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About Me...
- Mihir
- I have gone to find myself, please keep me here if I get back before I return. Does it make sense to you?
Monday, July 6, 2015
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Thursday, July 2, 2015
School....
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Pin drop silence! !
Can you hear a pin drop?
What is the meaning of pin drop silence?
Following are some instances when silence could speak louder than voice.
Take 1:
Field Marshal Sam Bahadur Maneckshaw once started addressing a public meeting at Ahmedabad in English. The crowd started chanting, "Speak in Gujarati. We will hear you only if you speak in Gujarati." Field Marshal Sam Bahadur Maneckshaw stopped. Swept the audience with a hard stare and replied, "Friends, I have fought many a battle in my long career. I have learned Punjabi from men of the Sikh Regiment; Marathi from the Maratha Regiment; Tamil from the men of the Madras Sappers; Bengali from the men of the Bengal Sappers, Hindi from the Bihar Regiment; and even Nepali from the Gurkha Regiment. Unfortunately there was no soldier from Gujarat from whom I could have learned Gujarati.".............
You could have heard a pin drop
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Take 2:
JFK'S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early 60's when Charles DeGaule, the French President, decided to pull out of NATO.
DeGaule said he wanted all US military out of France as soon as possible.
Rusk responded, "does that include the 180,000 who are buried here ?"
DeGaule could not respond.
You could have heard a pin drop
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Take 3:
Robert Whiting, an elderly US gentleman of 83, arrived in Paris by plane.
At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry on.
"You have been to France before, Monsieur ?" , the Customs officer asked sarcastically.
Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.
"Then you should know enough to have your passport ready."
The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it."
"Impossible. Americans always have to show their passports on arrival in France !" , the Customs officer sneered.
The American senior gave the Frenchman a long, hard look.
Then he quietly explained ...
"Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach, at 4:40am, on D-Day in 1944, to help liberate your country, I couldn't find a single Frenchman to show a passport to.... "
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You could have heard a pin drop
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Soon after getting freedom from British rule in 1947, the de-facto prime minister of India, Jawahar Lal Nehru called a meeting of senior Army Officers to select the first General of the Indian army.
Nehru proposed, "I think we should appoint a British officer as a General of The Indian Army, as we don't have enough experience to lead the same."
Having learned under the British, only to serve and rarely to lead, all the civilians and men in uniform present nodded their heads in agreement.
However one senior officer, Nathu Singh Rathore, asked for permission to speak. Nehru was a bit taken aback by the independent streak of the officer, though, he asked him to speak freely.
Rathore said, "You see, sir, we don't have enough experience to lead a nation too, so shouldn't we appoint a British person as the first Prime Minister of India?"
You could hear a pin drop.
After a pregnant pause, Nehru asked Rathore, "Are you ready to be the first General of The Indian Army?"........ Rathore declined the offer saying "Sir, we have a very talented army officer, my senior, Lt. Gen. Cariappa, who is the most deserving among us."
This is how the brilliant Gen. Cariappa became the first General and Rathore the first ever Lt. General of the Indian Army.
(Many thanks to Lt. Gen Niranjan Malik PVSM (Retd) for this article.)
Thursday, March 12, 2015
50 most positive one liners
1. Have a firm handshake.
2. Look people in the eye.
3. Sing in the shower.
4. Own a great stereo system.
5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
6. Keep secrets.
7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
8. Always accept an outstretched hand.
9. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
10. Whistle.
11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
12. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
14. Lend only those books you never care to see again.
15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
16. When playing games with children, let them win.
17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
18. Be romantic.
19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
21. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for our convenience, not the caller's.
22. Be a good loser.
23. Be a good winner.
24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
27. Keep it simple.
28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
29. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
34. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
36. Begin each day with some of your favourite music.
37. Once in a while, take the scenic route.
38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
43. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
44. Become someone's hero.
45. Marry only for love.
46. Count your blessings.
47. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
48. Wave at the children on a school bus.
49. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
50. Don't expect life to be fair
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Parenting
35 Ways to Respect your children views and ways to know them in a better way. Must read
1. Put away your phone in their
presence.
2. Pay attention to what they
are saying.
3. Accept their opinions.
4. Engage in their
conversations.
5. Look at them with respect.
6. Always praise them.
7. Share good news with them.
8. Avoid sharing bad news with
them.
9. Speak well of their friends
and loved ones to them.
10. Keep in remembrance the
good things they did.
11. If they repeat a story, listen
like it's the first time they
tell it.
12. Don't bring up painful
memories from the past.
13. Avoid side conversations in
their presence.
14. Sit respectfully around
them.
15. Don't belittle/criticize their
opinions and thoughts.
16. Avoid cutting them off when they speak.
17. Respect their age.
18. Avoid hitting/disciplining
their grandchildren around
them.
19. Accept their advice and
direction.
20. Give them the power of
leadership when they are
present.
21. Avoid raising your voice at
them.
22. Avoid walking in front or
ahead of them.
23. Avoid eating before them.
24. Avoid glaring at them.
25. Fill them with ur
appreciation even when
they don't think they
deserve it.
26. Avoid putting your feet up in front of them or sitting with your back to them.
27. Don't speak ill of them to
the point where others
speak ill of them too.
28. Keep them in prayers
always possible.
29. Avoid seeming bored or
tired of them in their
presence.
30. Avoid laughing at their
faults/mistakes.
31. Do a task before they ask
you to.
32. Continuously visit them.
33. Choose your words carefully when speaking with them.
34. Call them by names they
like.
35. Make them your priority
above anything.
Children's are parents treasure and their most precious gift on this land. They must have seen the world lesser than you but they see it in a different way which you need to appreciate. Listen to them and try giving them as much time as you can. These moments are more precious than anything in this world
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Hindu rituals and Science
People are advised to worship Neem and Banyan tree in the morning. Inhaling the air near these trees, is good for health.
If you are trying to look ways for stress management, there can't be anything other than Hindu Yoga aasan Pranayama (inhaling and exhaling air slowly using one of the nostrils).
Hindu temples are built scientifically. The place where an idol is placed in the temple is called 'Moolasthanam'. This 'Moolasthanam' is where earth's magnetic waves are found to be maximum, thus benefitting the worshipper.
Every Hindu household has a Tulsi plant. Tulsi or Basil leaves when consumed, keeps our immune system strong to help prevent the H1N1 disease.
The rhythm of Vedic mantras, an ancient Hindu practice, when pronounced and heard are believed to cure so many disorders of the body like blood pressure.
Hindus keep the holy ash in their forehead after taking a bath, this removes excess water from your head.
Women keep kumkum bindi on their forehead that protects from being hypnotised.
Eating with hands might be looked down upon in the west but it connects the body, mind and soul, when it comes to food.
Hindu customs requires one to eat on a leaf plate. This is the most eco-friendly way as it does not require any chemical soap to clean it and it can be discarded without harming the environment.banana; palash leaves
Piercing of baby's ears is actually part of acupuncture treatment. The point where the ear is pierced helps in curing Asthma.
Sprinkling turmeric mixed water around the house before prayers and after. Its known that turmeric has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities.
The old practice of pasting cow dung on walls and outside their house prevents various diseases/viruses as this cow dung is anti-biotic and rich in minerals.
गोमूत्र
Hindus consider drinking cow urine to cure various illnesses. Apparently, it does balance bile, mucous and airs and a remover of heart diseases and effect of poison.
The age-old punishment of doing sit-ups while holding the ears actually makes the mind sharper and is helpful for those with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning difficulties and behavioural problems.
Lighting 'diyas' or oil or ghee lamps in temples and house fills the surroundings with positivity and recharges your senses.
Janeu, or the string on a Brahmin's body, is also a part of Acupressure 'Janeu' and keeps the wearer safe from several diseases.
Decorating the main door with 'Toran'- a string of mangoes leaves;neem leaves;ashoka leaves actually purifies the atmosphere.
Touching your elder's feet keeps your backbone in good shape.
Cremation or burning the dead, is one of the cleanest form of disposing off the dead body.
Chanting the mantra 'Om' leads to significant reduction in heart rate which leads to a deep form of relaxation with increased alertness.
Hanuman Chalisa, according to NASA, has the exact calculation of the distance between Sun and the Earth.
The 'Shankh Dhwani' creates the sound waves by which many harmful germs, insects are destroyed. The mosquito breeding is also affected by Shankh blowing and decreases the spread of malaria.



















