chakde!

Looks a nice movie.I want it to be a hit. something different . Reminds me of Hip Hip Hurray.

Guru..r Bramha -2

In her creative writing class when she showed her assignment to the instructor, expecting something motivating she was insulted saying why in the first place did she choose that course?

Broken hearted and sad she had stopped writing for many years.When she started writing again the same write-up was appreciated and awarded too.She became a successful writer.(courtesy:chicken soup for the writers' soul)

2nd case.

She worked hard on her project and then the sigh of relief on its completion.Just after the submission she had planned to visit home and then join the new job in a new place.The enthu and happiness was apparent.Date is fixed for joining.Everything was going well as planned.Tickets booked.Then what cd be the reason for the long face and sad eyes?

"sir is not free Submission 'll take place later".

Most of the times students are careless, take things for granted etc but sometime they are humiliated for no fault of theirs.

My question is

1. Did you experience , seen any such case.

2. What can be done to make sure that the student sh not be harassed.And the dignity of the teacher is maintained.

God and I

I loved this piece of writing whenever I read it written on coffee mugs or
posters.Thanks to Google that now I know who has written it.



I dreamed I was walking along the beach with God, and across the sky
flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand. One belonging to God, and the other to me.

When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I look back at the
footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of
my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that
it happened at the very lowest and saddest time in my life. This
really bothered me and I questioned God about it.

God, You said that once I decided to follow You, You would walk
with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints.
I do not understand why, in times when I needed You most,
You should leave me alone.

Then GOD replied

My precious child,
I love you and would never, never leave you wondering during your
time of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of
footprints in the sand, it was then that I carried you.

(MARY STEVENSON is the copyrighted, proven author of this poem)

-vandy.

Job watch

Out of around hundred applications 25 candidates were called for the interview.
They fell into three catagories.

i) Who were ready to join at any cost.They even got the appointment letter next day.

ii) They were mediocre and and were ready to work with company's conditions."money is good..." types.They were politely told to wait till things get finalised.

iii) The best lot consisted of 2-3 candidates who faced the interview well with confidence,wanted to work on their own genuine conditions.They were told that they wd be informed witin a week.

Now my question is: a)
Do the employers shy away from the ppl who are very good,and outspoken ? A person who knows his work well will not take nonsense from his boss.

b)Should the candidate give the impression that he is desperate for the job or sh he give the impression that I'm good,if not here somewhere else.

Happy Teachers' Day

"Teaching is a profession that teaches all the other professions."




You can read this.
Thank a teacher.
-Vandy.

Of vacation

There were so many dream destinations in my list before my summer break began. Gomukh (source of river ganga,) was on the top of my list. But May be I was destined to go to Ansuya devi temple, (2000 mt altitude) The goddess Ansuya is believed to bless her devotees with children. I know few ppl who believe that they had lil ones only after praying here. One of them was with me with her cute lil 3 yr old. May Ansuya
Devi bless all those who are willing to hv lil ones.
Mandal is 2 hours ride from Chamoli ,(Uttranchal) from where we started our trek .
It took us less than 3 hrs to cover 5 km to reach the temple. Horses were available but I was too scared to ride one .

Our group had few Russian tourists, only the interpreter cd speak English .and others cd utter only few words when I mentioned Raj kapoor and Mera naam Joker.

After darshan we had our lunch . Were we tired? No! So we further walked one more km for a grand waterfall and a cave where Atri Rishi (Ansuya Devi’s husband) used to pray.

To reach very near to the waterfall one has to cross a narrow path and at one point one rock is blocking the way so one has to lie down and crawl. The passage is around 5 ft broad but a slip and u r down many feet into the water. I was scared but I did it.I’ve yet to get my pic which a friend had clicked from the other side of the waterfall ! quite a distance.

Came back to the temple and then five km trek back. Now I tried horse riding just to experience .Oh boy! Down hill it was scary and painful too.

Now my question,What did u do during the summer break. U too must hv had one 

Mom's Diary-3

It was a rare site for me to see my son doing his HW at 10.30 pm,when I came back from my after dinner stroll.He was sleepy but cautious that his work should be neat.
I told him to go to sleep and finish it tomorrow morning.He declined my offer saying what if he cdn't do it in the morning?? This Ma'am is very strict."She even slapped me once!!"
We didn't know that someone else is overhearing this tale of humiliation till my daughter appeared saying,
"The same teacher taught me two yrs back but never hit me, he is very naughty!! But teachers don't beat gals and poor boys even get their ears twisted, and we can see its really painful"
My heart sank, the way it does when he comes home with a swollen thumb after a duel, from his 'Tae kwondo' class.
I have already started feeling nervous for him when I hear stories of ragging in the colleges.

Now my question is "'Is life more difficult for boys than for Gals??

In case u didn't read it before

Corporate Lesson:


Laloo Prasad Yadav talks to his son.
Laloo: I want you to marry a girl of my choice
Son : "I want to choose my own bride".
Laloo : "But the girl is Ambani's daughter."
Son : "Well, in that case...... Yes"
Next Laloo approaches Mukesh Ambani
Laloo : "I have a husband for your daughter."
Ambani : "But my daughter is too young to marry."
Laloo : "But this young man is a vice-president of the World Bank."
Ambani : "Ah, in that case.....Yes"
Finally Laloo goes to see the president of the World Bank.
Laloo : "I have a young man to be recommended as a vice-president."
President :"But I already have more vice-presidents than I need."
Laloo : "But this young man is Ambani's son-in-law."
President : "Ah, in that case.......Yes."
This is how business is done!!!

Nature is playing Holi

Happy Holi to u all.

Laugh Lines

On her 69th birthday,actor and singer Julia Andrews appeared at Manhattan's Radio city Music Hall for the bebefit of AARP. One of the songs she performed was "My Fav things" from the classic movie The sound of music but with new lyrics:-

Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
walkers and hardrails and new dental fittings,
bundles of magazines tied up with strings,
These are the few of my favourite things.

Cadillacs and cataracts and hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers,golf carts,and porches with swings,
These are.........

when the pipe leakes,
when the bones creaks,
when the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favourite things
And then I don't feel so sad.

Back pain,confused brains,and no fear of sinning,
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinning,
and we don't mention our short shrunken frames ,
When we remember our favourite things.
When the jounts ache,
When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad.

Courtsey: Harmony Magazine.

Nice pic.

Of living and Non-living Things

To explain “Living and Non-living Things” I made a collage for the 5 year olds I teach.
A simple concept but they felt enlightened when told how non-living things do not feel,grow and breathe as we do.
“After few years u all be tall and grown up but do u think this chair wd also grow tall like u all?” With mock seriousness I asked .
Noooooo ma’am. They laughed.
They answered enthusiastically the questions I asked based on the topic.
Just before winding up I asked casually:
“Which one do u like best? Living OR Non-Living Things?
Most of the children chose Non-living,thanks to the attractive pics of aeroplane , toys and eatables etc.
But when I said I like living things best, pointing at the cute cats, trees and humans, half of the class followed me.Rest of them were still for non-living things.
I asked a child,
“Sam ,I’ll give you two options:
1. Your best friend Sidhant will come to your house for a day .You can play and hv fun.
2. I’ll give u a nice ,a very nice toy to play with for the day. What wd u choose?
Sam rolled his big eyes behind his tiny specs and blurted…”I want sidhant!! And exchanged smiles with his dear fren.
After a pause he said.. “Ma’am I too like living things”

It is indeed a difficult question to answer even for an adult. Every sensible person wd answer “Living things.”
What do you say?
But then Non-living things don’t hurt your feelings unlike humans.Sigh!

Ganeshi.

At the age of 23 mom was expecting her third child. A pampered but submissive daughter of a loving  father, mom knew that she won't be able to look after three little ones properly. Granny didn't allow abortion saying she will take care of one of us. So after my sister's birth she took me alongwith her.
 I grew up in abundance of everything; love,toys, attention etc. A fanta whenever I wanted, which was only occasional for my siblings in the another city.

There came the generation gap as a monster. Over-disciplined life out there robbed the little childhood pleasures. But God loved me  I guess and was there in GANESHI, our servant. He was my guardian angel, friend and sometimes mother. He was in his late twenties but stll called me didi.

He used to drop and fetch me from school in his cycle.On the way he allowed me to stop and touch a puppy or a calf, answered patiently all my lil queries and fears. Consoled me that God would not punish me for breaking that bird's egg because it had happened accidentally. He even bought me chooran, the black sour powder I loved to lick, which was a strict NO in granny's rulebook. He even helped in my drawing HW which was a great relief.He was there with me when I missed mom and dad.

No matter how much my grandparents cared for me, they could never understand how much I wanted to go and watch Ramlila but Ganeshi didn't stay at night so he couldn't fulfil my this wish.

Ganeshi must have grown old now, enjoying his pension, grandpa arranged for him, but he mustn't be knowing that his little-didi thinks of him...everyday! And tries to handle her own children the way he handled her once.

I'm a squirrel or a Godfather??

None....this is just for fun. :-)

What Classic Movie Are You?
personality tests by similarminds.com

Vandy.

Me.. squirrel ?

You Are A: Squirrel!

Squirrels are quick and cheerful animals who spend their time scurrying, scavenging, and playing. As a squirrel, you are often seen jumping happily from branch to branch up in the treetops. Squirrels are foragers searching for nuts and seeds, and they are social animals often seen chasing and playing with other squirrels.

You were almost a: Parakeet or a Frog
You are least like a: Turtle or a GroundhogDiscover What Cute Animal You Are!

Take care.
Vandy.

Rhyme and Reason

Mother and Father


We are always loved by our mother and Father.
They are near us not very farther.
We are the buds and they are the flowers.
They know very much and hv lot of power.

They help us so they are good as gold,
But they sometimes get angry and sometimes bold.
They help us to colour and help us to draw,
and stop us to eat the food which is raw.

They cook food for us and even play.
When I grow big I will help them everyday.

-Ayush

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As we were talking abt 'bag checking after school'. I sometimes get poems written on crumpled papers.This is one of them.

Of compassion and class 3 A

“You didn’t eat ur tiffin today ” I asked my son,back home from school while checking his bag. He blurted out:
"Most of us cdn’t eat.You know…Garvit hurt his leg so badly during the games period.Actually his team had won the football match. Jumping and laughing, he fell down near the staircase. He was bleeding.We cd even see his bone and flesh. He was crying, Mummy….Mummy. And then one by one all the children ,boys and gals, started crying.Not very loudly though.
But what shocked me was, Anubhav was laughing and saying Garvit wd stay in hospital for few days and then….(something very nasty).We all gave him a good thrashing .Sab ne mara . Then he sat quietly”.

May this feeling of compassion and the collective effort to keep the anti-social elements in check, stay with them forever .This is what our society needs most today.

PS: No malice towards Anubhav on my part.He is a sweet, naughty and chubby child.

Ma'am's Diary

That was their last day in my class, after that they would graduate to class1.

So we decided to have fun. After the outdoor games we were back to the classroom. Sitting in a low chair, brought me to their level, in terms of having fun, I mean. After a story I asked them to sing any song they knew. The moment I said it could be a film song, everyone

wanted to sing.

A little girl sang: 'Har ghari badal rahi hai dhoop zindagi'….It was pin drop silence in the class of 20 children who were 5 yr olds.

She really sang well. The complete song. Applause. Every one had appreciating words and gestures for her which she truly deserved.

Then a boy sang the title song of 'Dhoom' with the background music. Which was hilarious and all of us had a good laugh.

In the meantime the bell rang. They said their prayer, shouted ‘bye Ma’am’ and flew away to Class 1.

Ek kahaani

She, a struggling writer.
He, a struggling singer.

They met through internet (IM).Shared their joys and woes. Consoled and encouraged each other.

KK_82: Lets meet tonight At ‘Ritz ‘ ( Where he worked as a singer.)

Ria_86: hmm.. ok

“My lovely sister pl impersonate me tonight.” She begged.
On the other side K also agrees his handsome friend to meet Ria as K.

Fear of rejection?

Ria’s bubbly sis and K’s fren enjoyed on the dance floor.
Ria and K talked abt music, books and poetry.

At night on chat they cdn’t resist and revealed their true identities.
It was an emotional moment for both of them. Was it love?

Morning they meet . Hug each other.
In the background is a huge poster of the film..HDDCS.


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Watched this story on TV. All the four actors acted well.Now the question is
Would you like to meet ur Net buddy, in person?

Numerology for you.( Timepass)

IF you were born on the :
>1st, 10th, 19th, 28th of any month you are number 1.
>2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th of any month then you are number 2.
>3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th of any month then you are number 3.
>4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st of any month then you are Number 4.
>5th, 14th, 23rd of any month then you are number 5.
>6th, 15th, 24th of any month then you are number 6.
>7th, 16th, 25th of any month then you are number 7.
>8th, 17th, 26th of any month then you are number 8.
>9th, 18th, 27th of any month then you are number 9.
>
>Number 1
>You are smart, a straight talker, funny, stubborn, hardworking, honest,
jealous on a competitive basis, kind hearted, temperamental, friendly,
and popular. You always want to be on the top and most likely to be
independent.
>You are most likely to fall in love at a young age, but will marry once
you
>mature! You are l ikely to have problems with people who have opposite
views
>and you are most likely to take revenge over your enemies in a long time
basis. You are a spender, but you will have a good profession in the
future.
>If you are guy you will be very popular. You can go anywhere from the
local
>shop to the heart of the parliament because you are positive and talented
in
>numerous areas. But in your life you will always have some people who
will work hard to bring you & your name down. Because of your
intelligence,
some
>might hate you. You are a pioneer, independent & original your best match
is
>4,6,8 while a good match would be with 3,5,7


>
>Number 2
>No matter what, every one will love you because you are ruled by the
Moon. You day dream a lot, you have a very low-self esteem, you need to
have a back up for every move in your life, you are very unpredictable.
You tend
to
>change according to time and circumstances, selfish, have a very strong
sen se of musical and artistic talent and powerful verbal communication.
You
>can be sweet as an angel and can be ruthless when double-crossed. Some
might
>say you have a sixth sense. You will become a poet, writer, an artist or
a businessperson. You are not strong in love, so your relationship will
be
in
>disarray until you settle down. If you are a girl, you will be
responsible for your family. If you are a man, you tend to get involve in
fights & arguments in the family. You will sacrifice your life for your
family. You are gentle, intuitive with a broad vision. You make a
well-balanced
person.
>Your best match is 2, 7,5, and 9 no other people can put up with you!!!


>
>Number 3
>You are hardhearted and selfish most of the time. You always tend to have
lots of problems within your family in the early stages but you will be
able
>to cope with everything. You seem to have your way in everything. And
from birth you would always have to work hard to achieve anything you
want. You always make a point to set examples on others, especially the
younger
ones.
>Generally you are not a cool person. It's not easy dealing with you. A
tough
>player you are! But once you are comfortable with someone, it will be a
lasting friendship. You always earn respect from others. Your Ilk seems
to have lots of worries and problems but they won't be for long. You will
have
>brilliant kids! You love money a bit too much so temptation will push you
to
>try endlessly. You will look after your family and help friends, so you
will
>spend a life time just being generous and kind (except for men born on
the 21st). You love your freedom, creative and ambitious, a person who
brings beauty, hope & joy to this world!!! Your best match 6 and 9. Good
match 1, 3, and 5


>
>Number 4
>You are very stubborn, very hard working but unlucky in important matters
in
>life, very cool and helpful. You might repel people away from you, you
may cause nuisance to others if you area man, as you gifted are with
>understanding other people's problems. If you are a girl, you excel in
your
>studies and arts. If you are a guy you spend most of your time with girl
friends and you tend to have too much fun with your mates & girls. Your
friends will spend your time & money and get on with their life and you
will
>be left empty handed. So be careful! You love to spend. Your positive
side is that you are always around to help family and friends. You always
fall
in
>love with those younger than you. You often live with disappointments but
you will take good care of your family. You need to be careful of people
who
>will take advantage of your kind heart. And beware of your relationships
too. You are radical, patient, persistent, and a hit old-fashioned; you
live
>with foundation & order. Your best match 1, 8. Good match 5, 6, and 7
>
>

Number 5
>You are very popular and you can get things done only by talking. Even to
your enemies! You are business-minded and like to do things
spontaneously. You will be famous if you get involved in any business.
Your friends and families will always ask for your help, and you are the
one actually with the money to help your friends. You will have more than
one relationship, but when you settle down you tend to be selfish. You
tend to go for other relationships - even if you are married at times
because of your
popularity.
>You tend to get along easily with anyone because the numbers is a middle
number. You love freedom and changes. You learn your life through your
personal experiences. Your best match 1, 2, Good match 6, 8.
>


Number 6
>Ooopppss.. you were born to enjoy! You don't care about others. I mean
you always wanted to have a lifetime of enjoyment. You will excel in
either education or business management! You are talented, kind (but with
only people who you think are n ice), and popular. All good things come
easily
to
>you. Your mind and body is just made perfect for love. You are loveable
by any number. But if you are a number 6 men, you will be involved in
more
than
>a few relationships until you get married. If you are a girl, most of you
will get married/engaged early. You are a caring person towards your
family
>and friends. You are a person of compassion, comfort & fairness, domestic
responsibility, good judgment, and after all you can heal this world's
wounds to make peace for everyone because you have the great power and
caring talent to take the world of love one step further.. Your best
match 7, 6, and 9. Good match 4,


>Number 7
>You are realistic, confident, happy, and talented in education, music,
art,
>singing, and most importantly in acting. You also have a bad temper! You
value your family status a lot; you will be in the top rank when you
reach
a
>certain age. If you are a guy you are popular with girls. Most of the
number
>7s face lots of problems with their married life. Only a few are happy.
You
>have everything in your life but with worries throughout your lifetime.
You
>need to get ready looking for a partner rather than waiting. If you
don't, then you might end-up being single. You are born to contribute to
everyone's
>joy. Your best match is 2. Good matches are 1,4
>


Number 8
>You have a very strong personality and people will find it hard to
understand you. You are more likely to suffer in your younger years. You
might be also the one responsible to look out for your family. You often
suffer all the way through life. You will learn life in a very practical
way. You are the one who will fight for justice and may even die in the
war
>too. You are normally very reserved with a handful of friends and most of
the time, live life alone and always prepared to help others. However,
once
>you settle down, (which is often late), then your had lucks will
disappear.
>You will face unexpected problems such as encountering poisonous animals,
and accidents. You are highly- disciplined, persistence, and courageous,
and
>it is your strength that will take you to success. You are a great part of
a
>family team. You are a fighter! Your Best match 1. 4, and 8. Good match 5
>
>

Number 9
>You guys are the most incompatible people in the world. You are so
strong, physically and mentally. You often have big-aims. You will work
hard and will think it's still hard to get there, even if you already
have gotten there! Normally you suffer in the early age from family
problems and generally you will have to fight in life. You are respected
by others. You were however very naughty in your childhood, and often got
beaten up by
your
>parents and had been involved in fights and you seemed to have suffered
lots
>of injuries. But when you grow older you become calm and will fall into
the
>quiet and dignified macho type. Love is not an easy matter for you. You
are
>however good in engineering or banking jobs because people always trust
you.
>Your family life is very good, but you will always worry over your
children.
>Your finer qualities are that you are humanitarian, patient, very wise &
compassionate. You are born to achieve targets and serve every one
equally without any prejudice. You are a role model for everyone. Your
best match
3,
>5,6, and 9. Good match 2
>