India is a land of festivals where you will see at least one major festival each month. Deepavali (or Diwali) which literally means “rows of lamps” is one of the four main festivals of India. Throughout the world all Hindus celebrate Deepavali or Diwali with great pomp and enthusiasm.
The celebration of Diwali lasts six days, [...]
Deepavali – the Festival of Lights
On October - 18 - 2009
The Meaning of Namaste
On October - 16 - 2009
Indians greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows whilst saying the word namaste. This greeting is for all – people younger than us, of our own age, those older than friends, even strangers and us.
There are five forms of formal traditional greeting [...]
Secrets of success in 8 words, 3 minutes
On September - 13 - 2009
Richard St. John tells us the Secret of success in just 8 words!!! This is actually a 2-hour presentation cut down to 3 minutes. Very powerful presentation. Kudos to tedsters :)
There is another good video availablea at Mr Richard’s site http://www.richardstjohn.com/download/Richardstjohn_at_TED.zip
Happy Success :D
The Chicken and The Eagle Story
On August - 9 - 2009
This is a story about chickens and one very confused eagle. As you read it, think about life from the eagle’s perspective. Can you relate??? [ Please do see this video before reading ]
One day, a naturalist who was passing by a chicken farm was struck with curiosity. He noticed an eagle, the king of all [...]
Walls Fences Windows and Gates
On November - 15 - 2008
In a world without Walls and Fences, what is the need for Windows and Gates?
Thought(s) for the day
On July - 31 - 2008
When we wake up in the morning, we have two simple choices….
Go back to sleep and dream, or wake up and chase those dreams.
Choice is yours…..!
Time is like a river….
You can not touch the same water twice,
because the flow that has passed, will never pass again.
Enjoy every moment of your life….!
How [...]
Sir Winston Churchill
On January - 25 - 2008
Reading a few inspirational thoughts rejuvenates me when I am mentally depressed or stressed out.
Churchill, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer (1874-1965)
Great people leave behind him great thoughts for the common people. Churchill was a great British statesman, public speaker and wartime leader, who saw his country through its most threatening days [...]
The love of a friend
On December - 29 - 2007
The love of a friend islike no other.
This kind of love is notthe kind that smothers.
It teaches us that we needto give more than get.
And that friendship is notsomething to forget.
The love of friendship willgrow with time.
And will continuethroughout your prime.
The love of friendship isunselfish and kind.
It is truly a treasure tofind. [...]
