Monsoon in Gokarna

Gokarna is a legendary town located in the district of Uttara Kannada in the state of Karnataka. It is popular destination for both tourists as well as for Hindu pilgrims. There are no doubts about the experience of Monsoon in Gokarna will kindle a different feeling in you once you are there.

History of Gokarna

Gokarna is a temple town that is located in the backwaters of Karnataka. The beauty of the place lies in its simplicity and serenity. The place derives its name from the Sanskrit phrase that when literally translated into English means “from the cow’s ear.” According to a legend Lord Shiva appeared from the ears of a cow on this very place and since then it was forenamed as Gokarna. In fact there are many more stories that you can lend an ear to once you are around the town.

Destination Gokarna

Gokarna is an ideal place for people planning a quiet trip. Now if you are planning a vacation to this tranquil town then you can be taking a bus, train, or a plane as well. The bus stand is the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and the whole town is situated around this stand. There are many trains that pass through this town and the nearest airport would be that of Goa. You are free to make a choice of your own in this case.

The right time

Well to be honest you can always make a stopover a beach. However monsoons can be described as the best time to visit the place. That is correct monsoon in Gokharna can give you quite a delight in its own ways. There are a few reasons why this could be a good time to holiday at Gokarna. The first would be that is considered to be an off season in this part of the world. This gives you a chance to win discounted accommodation which already sounds appealing to you. Secondly the string of beaches that Gokarna is surrounded with look their best during this time. The freshly washed leaves of the coconut trees look greener and woods smell like heaven. This gives you a fair idea as to what a monsoon in Gokharna may actually be like!

The beaches and temples

Gokarna is full of exotic beaches that make your stay worth. You can take a walk along the beaches that have interesting nomenclatures like Half-Moon Beach, Om Beach, Kudlee Beach which is the largest beach, and Paradise Beach. As far as the temples are concerned you can pay your respects to Lord Shiva mainly and his shrine at Mahabaleshwara Temple. Apart from this the Uma Maheshwari Temple, the Bhadrakali Temple and the Maha Ganapathy Temple are few more that can be visited in a day.

The cool winds whispering into ears and caressing your face is a feeling that you need to undergo. Monsoon in Gokharna can give you the pleasure of a lifetime, if you really want to make it affair to remember!  

The plight of Indian Customers

There is not much to discuss about the plight of Indian customers for sure. We Indians live in such a country where we are thankful to get services and products by paying our own money. Little do we know about big concepts like that of customer service, customer delight and customer satisfaction. We simply derive our delight as customers from the simple fact that we finally succeed in getting a product intact without much of a difficulty!

The plight of Indian customers is such that we have stand in long queues to clear our bills. We are not at all bothered as we are grateful to get our products in one piece that we pay from our own pocket. There is no one to provide any kind of customer service to us in the true sense. But yes I have served in a few well known BPO’s where I have catered to queries by foreigners with different issues. Be it for Lipitor or for their checking account, I have done it all. Not only this, but I made sure that I have followed the principles of customer delight and customer satisfaction with a dash of my effective communication skills.

Then how come the same business houses shrug off their shoulders when they come to the Indian subcontinent? Here I wouldn’t dare talk about our own indigenous honchos who have always failed to do anything meaningful in regards to customer service. Again coming back to their overseas counterparts, what can be said is that they have double faced policies. Yes of course, one for developed countries like US, UK, and Australia and another for developing countries like India! I fail to understand this business policy as well as our typical Indian mentality that is happy to get products without any real value added service with it. Such is the plight of Indian customers today!

What are the ingredients of a successful marriage?

Have you ever wondered about what are the ingredients of a successful marriage? Well if you have not till now, would it too much to ask you to think about it? I don’t’ think there is any harm in discussing that as nowadays we are so much engrossed with stories of broken marriages that we would like to hear some positive features that can make a marriage tick. A few of us may want to know the secret recipe that can make a marriage survive all the ills of time that tests our stability.

This article revolves around the possibilities of how can you make a marriage in a creative way. In fact there is nothing called a secret ingredient that can make a marriage work. The ingredient rests in your own hands which is more about situation handling and moving on with your better half. Here are a few ways by which you can make the difference according to me. It is not important that you have to agree with me, but in my short span of 2 years of conjugal life I have learnt these few things that are discussed as follows.

For that the first thing you need to do is to put in all your efforts to make your partner believe in the bond that you two have made. Yes marriage is a bond between to individuals that should be well understood and then invested in with care. In order to make your partner believe in this, you need to have faith in more than anyone else. Remember this is a subtle fact that cannot be expressed through words but by behavior.

We have been taught that the institution of marriage is a social contract between two people. Have you ever thought about this discourse from any other perspective? Okay the truth I have and I found a meaning that is completely different from what we think of it. This social contract to me indicates a connection that can be termed as friendship. Now you may agree with me as this simplification can add a brand new definition to the institution of marriage. To make things simple I would like mention here that companionship should be base of marriage. This can solve many a problem if two people can understand each other like friends.

In relation to this it needs to be stated that you can communicate with your partner freely like a friend that can bring a change without any doubts. Treat your partner like a friend and things will become easier. Nevertheless do not forget that you need to know your boundaries while doing so. This means respect your spouse like a friend but maintain a line of respect as he or she is your better.

Setting these restrictions symbolize that you are ready to give them the required space as well. This is very important which comes next to communication. Both these aspects can come to you naturally if and only if you think your cohort to be a friend more than a life partner. Along with this a dash of love more than they need and a sprinkle of sex more than they can take can a super ingredient for a successful marriage for sure.

….And they lived happily ever after

All fairy tales end with this phrase “….and they lived happily ever after” which gets into the head of a young girl and she also wants her prince charming who she thinks will sweep her off the feet and take her away. Away from the world and where they will make a world of their own to “live happily ever after”. Yes we all grew up like that trust me. I also wanted my prince charming to find his way to me and save me from anything…er…at least I could have enacted like a damsel in distress. Thinking of such things, reading a lot of Jane Austen (we have nothing to do with the Duchess of Cambridge as of now) and those romantic stories we grow up from being little girls to ladies. The transition is remarkable but one thing that remains unchanged in all of us is the hunt for that prince charming.

What we do not realize is that the world is no place for a fairytale. It is a practical world where we have to fight it out every day and earn our living. The journey from a daddy’s girl to playing a mother to your own little angel actually starts to delete these fantasies one by one from our memories. Nonetheless call it irony of fate or whatever you like by the time you realize that these are just wild imaginations of the mind, you start narrating these stories to your little who again starts to believe it. Is this just a vicious cycle that we all tend to fall in?

Well it could be explained in this way that these tales are just a way to stimulate a desire in you. This desire will help you to achieve new heights that you could not have anticipated. For example I still want to build a house of sweets like the witch in Hansel and Gretel did! That is to say this will build a hope that will help you learn and grow. This will get you going in life. I am not asking everyone to agree with me, but that is how I have interpreted it. This is because I have a habit of detecting positives out of the worst things in life. Am not saying this is a bad idea, but am only trying to see through this tradition of carrying tales.

I have another premise which is completely different than this. That would be something like this that since the stories of Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty end on this note of “living happily ever after,” I in particular would like to know what happened to them after their marriage. They were busy running their household, went to grocery shopping, supervised their house staffs and fought with their husbands for insignificant things. This is what I have deduced that once the prince charming becomes the husband, he no longer remains to be the same. A time comes when we find that life itself has lost its charm again because something has changed. This can be elucidated like this that the meaning of life changes as time passes. Our needs get altered with time and so does our taste. Hence once when the likes of Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty fell into the same pit, am sure their stories were no more as captivating as their enchanted fables.

So it would have been boring for the little girl too as she would not be interested in such a story. If she were told about the reality of life at that tender age, then there are high chances that she would surely develop some kind of phobia and lose interest in it. This can further be explained like this that a doctor prescribes you a certain dosage of medication regularly to recover from an illness. It is like a procedure that gives you an inner strength to fight off the ills and get well soon. Similarly we need to understand the complications of life slowly and steadily. An overdose of it can be dangerous at the wrong time for sure. This is probably why it is better to know real things when you have attained the age to handle them to live “happily ever after.”

Everyone thinks that I am scared

Everyone thinks that I am scared. Some think I am scared of lizards, some say I am scared of heights and yet some think that I am scared of ghosts. However no one knows what I am exactly scared of! I think fear is an element that has found its permanent abode in our minds in one or the other form. Everyone is scared, yes that is correct and it may differ from person to person. It could be the fear of losing a job, heartbreak or even death. So it is evident that people are scared of something or the other and I am no exception to the rule.

Coming back to what I am scared of, I would say I am scared of loneliness. Yes that is what I am scared of in reality. I always have been lonely ever since my childhood days. I remember playing all alone on my own and longing for a sibling who could be a companion to me. My parents introduced my sister me when I was 8. It was too late by then as I was so much used to my loneliness that I started taking rejoice in my solitude.

In relation to this solitary state of my mind, I must add that due to my father’s transferable nature of job, I had to change my schools almost every year. I have read in some 13 educational institutions by now, which has never given me the opportunity to stick to one particular set of friends. Anyways most of classmates had their own sets of friends and they seldom liked talking to a newcomer. I was looked at like a foreigner who looked, dressed and spoke like them, but could never become one of them. It happened that I never knew what friendship meant, until I met this girl at my university. We had a special bond for 6 long years. Unfortunately for this friendship gave in to misunderstandings that still remain unresolved.

Misunderstanding is something I am truly scared of as it always has been an ominous contrivance of my life. Be it my father, a dear friend or even my boss at work all of them fail to understand what and why I say. They will shout out at me, hang up on me and leave me forever but will not try and see the reason through as for why I did something or in the very first place did I do that or not! Such is my fate and I am scared of this hideous monster that is like a true friend to me that I don’t want.

Another thing that I am scared of is someone breaking my trust. A lot have as they never thought of keeping it. I was naïve and did not see through their intention as I trust people easily. I believe that I will trust people as it is not my mistake of trusting the wrong kind, but it is them who are to be blamed for playing with others. People make mistakes and I have no complaints against those who have broken my trust and hurt me over and over.

I am scared of losing a loved one because I have lost many. I am scared of not being able to see them every day and miss them regularly. I cannot any more, I think I am tired and it would have been better to get rid of this fear. I know that I have to get over my fears and move on in life as it goes on and for the good of others I have to live it by making it worth.

How to get over a man each time a relationship failed?

Many of my friends ask me about how to get over a man each time a relationship failed? It is not the question of getting dumped or someone walking out on you, it is actually about hurting your self esteem. Well I am no relationship expert but yes I can come forward to help my friends and family. We all try that whenever there is a need for us to rise to the occasion we do it in our own humble ways. I am no exception to this rule.

In the very first place what I tell them is to take time and cleanse their system. That is to be on own as you are hurt and nothing interests you. Take your time to heal. However with the modern lifestyle and with women being upfront about their feelings and ambitions, more and more relationships break. It is a common scenario and there are no doubts about it that the time women started speaking their mind, they started to bear the grunt of broken relationships. If you say you do not want to have sex before marriage, then you are old fashioned and if do then you are a fallen woman. Talk about marriage with the same guy, quick is the response “heyi where did that come from? I thought we were just friends! ” Yeah friends have sex and then walk out on each other when you there is no room left for fun.

Now the question arises do you think such a man is worth your tears? Why do you want to miss him? Look back to your failed relations and you will get a weird answer. My friend Becky was dumped by her boyfriend of 5 years because she asked him to get a better job! Can you beat that? I told her where from the question comes of “how to get over this man?” He simple didn’t deserve her. Isn’t it evident?

Look you already have had a couple broken relationships. Hence chances are that you are a pro in handling such heartbreaks. I am just adding a few more tips as that is what I did whenever I had a break up. I would say go to a salon get a good hair cut or a makeover. Do something and pamper yourself. Get a new wardrobe and make it evident to him that you are not sad and you don’t miss him at all. Make him understand that fun’s really over honey for him not for you, so it’s time that I bid you farewell. So long pal.

Is it really true that one should not get married before 30?

I was going through a few articles as part of my daily research work when I came across this unusual topic. The topic was something very similar to my discussion right now- Is it really true that one should not get married before 30? The argument that was given in support of this is that at least you become matured by this age. In the 20’s people think that they are an object of desire for the whole world. Probably by 30’s that changes and people start thinking that they were wrong.

While these two facts are very true and have a strong point, I would like to add, that well maturity is something that comes with time. However different people grow differently as their distinctive experience teaches them. Some people learn fast and some are little slow. Nonetheless the argument tends to be right as maturity brings stability. This is another aspect that people in 20’s lack for sure. They think that they can keep hovering from one branch to another. They do not think of the consequences of this kind of a lifestyle.

There is no need to explain that this becomes tiring after a time and there comes a time when people do not like to perch on any branch. This is very true as people do not understand where it leads one to. Ultimately at the end of the day you see you are left out all alone in the middle of a busy world where your own people do not have time for you. Then how can you count on friends as they also have their own lives? It is very hard to deduce anything from here as it is the right thing to do, that is marry at a certain age when you think you are ready to comprise a lot out of love and take that responsibility!

Has the modern Father and Daughter relationship changed with time?

On the eve of Father’s Day, let us discuss something that can make fathers and daughters happy in a special way. Has the modern father and daughter relationship changed with time? This is a question that bothers a lot people these days as they blame the modern society and the changing role of women in it. Gone are the days when women were restricted to role of playing just a wife and a stay-at home-mom. The end of the World War II and the Great Depression that lulled the economic growth in between 20's and 30's started a trend of women coming out of their traditional home making task and take up real jobs. This is because the labor cost of women and children are always lower than that of a man. This was the same factor that caused the Industrial Revolution in Europe. So women started working and that has marked the beginning of what is called emancipation of women.

Have there been changes?

The relation between men and women has been changing ever since then. Be it a mother-son relation, husband-wife or even brother sister. Slowly and steadily the atmosphere in the home started becoming competitive. Women staring to take inspiration from their men, but the men of their houses began to feel insecured as women were replacing them at work.

In spite of all this chaos one relationship that remains undefered is that of a father-daughter. This is because daughters are always used to seeing their fathers work unlike a son who expects his mother to sit at home and take care of thing around. Fathers happen to be the pillar of strength that every daughter looks up to. A father in any household is supposed to be the tough shelter under who we all feel safe. In fact it has been observed that teenaged daughters will fight with their mothers more than their fathers. Fathers are supposed to be silent and more of listeners.

What remains unchanged?

The father and daughter relationship undergo a lot of changes with the growing of up the daughter. Well in many ways it is the father who is also growing with the daughter. That is because the father is also a human who is learning with the advent of time. Since he is matured and a grownup learns faster than his “little princess” while she takes her time to understand that she is learning.
The subtlety of the relationship remains to be the same. Fathers need to handle their carefully even if she becomes the CEO of a company. On the other hand daughters need to show the same respect irrespective of what she is today. She may married, mothered her own children or may have succeeded in her professional life, but the foundation of the relationship should be the same. In simple words this foundation is all about respecting each other in a relationship.

Modern father-daughter relationship

The modern father-daughter relationship has not changed from all this for sure. Of course there are some elements of changes like many daughters nowadays leave their houses and go over to a new place to study or pursue their careers. This again has a sociological reason behind it. This would be that of joint families being substituted by nuclear families. The father-daughter relationship gets the chance to breathe on its own. In general women have become career oriented for be it out of need to support their families or simply to earn that extra. So daughters are following either along their mothers’ lines or simply this trend. Nevertheless they never lose focus on this amazing relationship that has been bestowed on them by God.

Is it critical?

Yes modern lifestyle has become complicated with lack of time and busy lifestyles. Yet the complexities have not penetrated a father-daughter relationship. In a broader way another socio-economical observation reveals that even if daughters stay away from their families, most good and dutiful daughters would keep in touch with her folks. The complications of modern cannot encroach on these relations.

If truth be told then we have to face this harsh reality that no relation can suffer because of a hectic schedule. If you really love someone then it is not possible that you will not have the time for them. Not having sufficient time can be a lame excuse that you can only use as a weapon at work and not with your loved ones. For those who do that here is a question for them- why are working hard? What will you do with all the wealth and fame without anyone to turn for sharing all the success with? Is that what you want? You can look for the answers in themselves. Remember that questions are answers in them!

In the end it can be mentioned that modern father and daughter relationship still continues to be the same age old customary one even in the backdrop of space technology. This particular relation probably is meant never to change. This is because of a special bond that resides between the father and a daughter. A father may not have undergone labor pains or bore a child in his womb for nine months like a mother, but his contribution in raising the child and the sacrifices that he makes are no less than that of a mother. He is a parent who acts to be tough from outside as he knows that he is the man of the house and he cannot break. All this makes them to a different level and once the daughter starts comprehending this she stops cribbing like a child and prefers to become more of a “Daddy’s Girl” over a “Daddy’s Little Princess” for the rest of her life. Here is wishing all father and daughters a very happy Father’s Day.

P.S. - One of online editorials has turned it down saying the topic is irrelevant! Do you all think so? Please send me a message.

Names of some Virtual CEOs who make $1million annually

CEO or chief executive officer is the leader of an organization who is the supreme commander of the whole business. A CEO is in-charge of the operations as well as the management. With the advent of the internet, a new breed of CEOs has emerged who prefer to be called the Virtual CEOs. An amazing fact about this variety of CEOs is that they are a mix of young and the old. In fact the young ones are as young as a bunch of 20 something year olds and the old ones 60 or more. This variation has helped the virtual world to flourish in a unique way and develop on its own. Today its advanced strategies have almost made it compulsory for all kinds of business houses be it small or large to have an online presence to market their products and services. Here are the names of some Virtual CEOs who make $1million annually and continue to excel in their fields.

Virtual is a word that defines their work in a positive way. One such name is that of Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs. If Newton changed the motion of the world with one apple, then Mr. Jobs made the word Apple famous more than the book Genesis. These are people who encouraged coining the word Virtual CEO. In 1984 he presented the Macintosh to the world. This Reed College dropout has been able to make it to the list of millionaire Virtual CEOs because all another reason that of an estimated wealth of $5.1 billion!

Like any successful man he also had his share of disturbances in his life. Be it a paternity suit, loss of position due to a power struggle or ailing health as he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. Nevertheless this courageous man did not take anything lying down. He fought and every time came back with more energy. He is surely an icon to look forward to.

The next in line is the co-founder of Google Lawrence "Larry" Page. This 38 year old is a model to many youngsters. He has given us the search engine that knows it all. These days, companies and individuals would anything to get the top ranking of this engine. His riches calculate approximately to US$19.8 billion. As of 2011 he is the 11th richest man in the U.S.

Much like Bill Gates he has an inclination for philanthropic work. Google has an association with Tesla Roadster which is wing of Tesla Motors that looks into hybrid electric car production.

Tim Armstrong is the CEO as well as Chairman of AOL, Inc. This alumnus of Connecticut College has double majors under his belt - one is in Sociology and the other in Economics. This young Virtual CEO has made quite a few changes in the organization in his own ways.

His remuneration from AOL is $1.4 million per annum as of 2011. He has a guesstimate capital of $800 million. This 45 year old started his career as a publisher of a newspaper and shifted to IT only to achieve success.

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is probably the youngest Virtual CEO on this list. This 1984 born young Turk is truly a representative of Generation Y. He is the CEO, President and co-founder of the social networking site called Facebook. This Harvard College dropout’s exploits count up to $13.5 billion since 2011.

He also has a knack for community service and has donated some hefty amount to Diaspora which is an open source server. Then he has contributed to schools and together with the likes of Warren Buffett and Bill Gates has formed a project called “Giving Pledge.” These three have made a promise to donate half of their funds for charity whenever they can.

The name of American entrepreneur Bob (Robert) Parsons has to be pointed out while discussing about Virtual CEOs. He has an accounting degree from University of Baltimore. This 60 year old is the CEO, owner and founder of The Go Daddy Group, Inc. He is a living star for those who think 60 is the correct age to retire. This man makes has built an empire worth $4.8 million approximately.

Let us shift our focus a little to women power. Talking about women ruling the virtual world as CEOs the name of Carol Ann Bartz is the first to occur. She is the current CEO of Yahoo! Inc. and so far the one and only woman to have found a place on this list. A graduate from University of Wisconsin–Madison had worked as a cocktail waitress at one point of time.

Today she is the proud CEO of one of the most famous search engines named Yahoo. This 62 year old has courted many disparities in her life. She has put up a fight against breast and handled blogger Michael Arrington in a dignified way. She gets a handsome of $19 million from Yahoo and gets a bonus up to $4 million.

Steven Anthony "Steve" Ballmer is a name that definitely cannot escape this discussion. He is the reigning CEO of Microsoft today and is one of the billionaires of the world. Need we say more about him? An alumnus of Harvard University was the 30th employee of the company. Not to mention the cut throat competition that ruled in the firm between him and Bill Gates. Nonetheless he is supposed to be making $1,276,627 from Microsoft itself!

Today his predictable assets stand at $14.5 billion. He is a self made man as he is famous as himself and not as a relative or a founder of any organization. This pirate of the Silicon Valley is a hero for many.

No discussion can be complete without talking about the man who started it all. William Henry “Bill” Gates III is a man who revolutionized the world of computers with his Microsoft. He is recognized as the whiz kid, who dropped out of Harvard University in 1975. What started as Altair BASIC resulted into Microsoft and the man has been working continuously ever since then. This is why his name has appeared several times in the list of the wealthiest people of the world.

This CEO of Microsoft stepped down in the year 2000 and worked in a self created new position as that of a chief software architect. In 2006 he decided to work as a part time employee at Microsoft as he wanted to devote his time to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This organization is keenly interested in serving the community to help it become better. It was on 27th June 2008 that saw the last of Bill Gates as a full time employee.

Besides computers and community service he has also written and co-authored many books. Many still believe that the controversies regarding Mr. Gates’ business practices have made him take this decision who still happens to be a major stake holder of Microsoft. Apart from all that he still remains to be an inspiration for many.

In conclusion it has to be mentioned that the more you know about these people, the more you will be in awe of them. These are people who are and will be motivation for generations to come. What we can learn from them is their sheer determination, patience and resilience to fight back every time they failed. The above mentioned list contains the names of such Virtual CEOs who make $1million annually and keep contributing with a mark of distinction.

Do you really know what men yearn for while in a relationship….Think again….

Do you really know what men yearn for while in a relationship? If you think yes then think again. You may assume that you know about the needs of a man you are in a relationship with. You do everything and then that relationship does not work out and as usual you blame the guy. Is it fair? Do you actually know why has this happened? Well the truth is honestly if you did, then you would not have drifted away. So chances are that you don’t.

This is something that I am sharing once again from personal experience. The first thing that makes any relationship work is to start it on a positive note. In other words you should get into a relationship thinking that it will work. Do not leave any scopes for it to slip away. Yes but that does not mean that you should suffocate your man with too much of love. This is something that they don’t like. For instance you may find it sweet and nice to call him after every half an hour, however it may not be something that he may like. Hence what you can deduce from this is that you should give them space to breathe. Fine call and talk to him expressing how much you love him but not too often.

Men prefer women who can maintain their dignity. Of course your respect is in your own hands. You may call him but he may not respond. You surely would not like this to happen, am I not right? When such a time comes then you know that the relationship is heading towards the rock bottom. Most importantly behave your age, show maturity and be responsible. Acting like a child cannot hearts for sure. This means you need to be careful about your behavior in a comprehensive way.

I have observed this that men fall for smarter women. My husband used to tell me that whenever he spoke to me, he found positive signs in me. He found me informative and said that he used to learn something every time we communicated. Not that we used to share any kind of intellectual discussion, but I remember of not talking ill of anyone. That is our conversation was free of nagging, complaining or backbiting. In addition to this I never used to bore him with girl talk. That I usually restrict to my gang of girls which should not reach him.

Another fact that you need to know about men and their relationships is that they look for that motherly love and care they are used to. The moment they find even something similar to that, they would not let go of it. That is they want women who can provide them emotional security in the very first place. The second aspect in this context would be that of total commitment that they want from you like their mothers are to them. This is a truth that can help you strengthen your relationship.

In conclusion it can be said that you need to know where to draw the line. In relation to this you need to know where and how to stop him prudently. You know what I mean obviously. Remember one thing that a man can make bungalows, mansions, condos, apartments but it is a woman who makes it a home for them. You have the power to do so with your patience, courage and sensitivity. Go ahead and make that difference in someone’s life as it will be worth it.

This is for my “Bapi” that is what I call my Dad

Well my father, who I prefer calling “Bapi” which happens to be the Bengali for “Dad” is the only man I had in my life till I got married. So this Father’s Day, I find it my privilege to scribble down a couple of words in appreciation of him. This post is a tribute to him for being “him” on this special day.

He had been a constant source of inspiration for both me and kid sister. However I know him for a longer time than she does. Moreover my relationship with my Bapi is completely different than my sister’s. This is quite obvious as I am the elder one and a separate individual than her. So the relationship is bound to differ.

When I was a kid I hardly used to see him around because of his work. He had joined a new company that he served for 28 long years. I watched him work hard, wear simple clothes, take a bus to his office instead of a car (not that he could not, but he would not as he thought that would be unnecessary luxury) and live life in an unpretentious way. There is another reason for this as he comes from a not-so-rich family where he was taught to be humble. Success has never gone to his head and he still has his feet firmly in the ground.

He is the youngest among four siblings and has always managed to rise to the occasion. Anytime anyone needed his help he was always there. I have seen him play the roles of a dutiful son, courteous brother, caring husband and an excellent father to us. At times I still imagine how can someone be playing all these characters so perfectly?

His technique of parenting and raising me in particular has been unique. He loves me dearly, but he would not express that openly lest I get spoilt. Now that I have grown up and he is retired, he still thinks me to be his little princess who may tread the wrong way with too much of pampering. It is actually fun watching him do that. At this point, that I understand all of this, he still pretends to scold and guide me through life. He has never let me fall as I knew, I always have his support. It is gives me great pleasure to introduce my Bapi to all of you. That’s his photograph right before his retirement in January this year. Bapi I love you and wish you a very “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY” through Soumi’s World.

How to marry the right person?

How to marry the right person? This is like a puzzle that a few of us have been able to solve. This may sound to be a difficult question to handle, but trust me it’s not. All you need is a little understanding and patience to wade through to reach the person who is made for only you. Of course you need to value this special one and promise never to take that person for granted.

In most of the cases I have seen that people do not exactly know why they are in a relationship! That is why many a time these relations do not work out and you feel emotionally exhausted. Then you shrug it off as one of those worn out clothes that you do not wear, yet keep them safely in your cupboard. My question is why to stack up a pile of clutter. Break free and first of all try to realize what do you want? Analyze yourself as this is an important analytical observation that you need to make slowly and steadily. Probably it comes with time and maturity in some of us.

What I would say is that you are your best judge. So am sure you know where to stop. If you really don’t then you can when you have a proper balance between your mind and heart. This can be further explained like this that if your heart is full of love for someone and you see things falling in the right place, then it’s time to go to the next level.

Okay let me elucidate this point with a live example. I was in love with this whacky guy, who no woman would have married for sure. That’s because all of them believed in judging a book by its cover. However I won’t say that I have special powers, but all I can say is “yes I did look beyond the cover” and the result much to everyone’s surprise, voila he is a different person. In fact I keep telling him that “you were a pathetic boyfriend, but you are the best husband that any woman can get” and believe me I am not exaggerating at all. The secret, no let me tell you all the truth and solve his mystery at the same time, as he always asks me even after 2 years of marriage that what did I find so great in him that actually made me marry him? I found love in his eyes and was able to read the respect for me on his mind!

For all those who consider going back to their ex boyfriends

No, no this not one of those well researched articles that will provide you bullet points. In fact I wanted to dedicate my blog to women and women oriented discussions mainly. Let me see how much I would be able to do that amidst my busy schedule. As for this particular topic which reads “For all those who consider going back to their ex boyfriends” am going to share my own success story here. It may help all you girls in taking that call.

Well I have had this off and on relationship with this guy who happened to be my boyfriend for a year. We met sometime when I was in my second year at the university as our mothers happen to be childhood friends. I was in pursuing my masters when he proposed me. This is to give all an idea about how close our social circle was.

I broke off with him because he did not have time; neither for me nor for the relationship. Nonetheless he kept on coming back to me even we were seeing different people. I found this very weird yet tried my best to avoid and cut him off but he would find his into my life. I still don’t know how? He is a navigating officer by profession and was always out of town. This probably used to steer him away from me.

Then came a time when started asking me out all of a sudden and I kept avoiding him to my best efforts. Then I started analyzing about what went wrong with us in the past. Then I came to the conclusion that it was our immaturity to handle a relationship back in those days when we were so much focused on our careers. At that point of time the sheer thought of getting hitched and settling down made both of us jittery which resulted into a broken relationship.

When we realized our mistakes he came back and apologized for his past misdemeanors. I chose to forgive him. Of course it was solely my decision to say “yes” or “no” as he left it to me and I realized it was love for him that made me think about him so much. Be it a positive or a negative thought it was clear that I was thinking about him all the time and that was out of the love for sure. Today we are happily married to each other and he is a completely transformed man! Yes we did it and that’s him today flaunting the wedding band in the picture above.

What Makes a Good Writer?

Good writing is not only about writing grammatically correct sentences. Writing is a blend of two very different things in the right proportion. These two things can be named as logic and art. Hence a good writer has to strike a balance between rationality and aesthetics. This means a good writer cannot run the risk of creating an imbalance between the two entities.

Another way of explaining a good writer would to judge them based on the area of work they choose. In this case a first-rate writer would think about the target audience. Along with this there are many other parameters that need to be considered while writing. In fact such restriction depends on the genre of writing. For instance novel writing, short story writing, content writing for SEO’s or even an academic writing demands for diverse techniques of inscription. In short a good writer will always compose captivating scripts.

Office Interior Design Ideas

Office interior design ideas are nothing new for people who know about it. That is to say professionals called interior designers know how to design any space provided to them let alone an office. However if you want to add a little extra to your office all by yourself then you need to have some knowledge about it.

To start with if you are thinking of redoing your office in the very first place you need to be sure about it. Once you are sure and want a brand new look for your office then you can begin with the reception. Remember that this is the place that is a host to your business. This area should be properly lighted to give clarity to your office. Keep this area clutter free with an organized seating arrangement. This is that part of your office which should seem to be warm both to your customers as well as to your clients.

Likewise your office should also have a conference room. This area is used for client meetings and video conferences. So it has to be well planned and everything should be in order at this place. Be it the projector or the stationery everything should be handy and clearly visible. You may put up a chandelier to accentuate the room additionally. All this will only make the entire office look impressive which can get you more business in reality!

In conclusion it can be said that office interior design ideas are actually some basic concepts that you ought to have. You cannot think of putting up a microwave in the reception! Hence it can be said that there are things that you need to know about and interior designing ideas about decorating your office are one of them.

Edward Norton the environmentalist

This is a fact that Edward Norton is an environmentalist surely believes in solar energy. He hails from a family of environmentalists which makes him an environment enthusiast naturally. It all started with his grandfather who founded Enterprise Foundation which Norton says is the “largest nonprofit developer of affordable housing in the country.” His father and two of his siblings are all diligently working to conserve energy for a long time. His father is the director of Yunnan Great Rivers Nature Conservancy project in China. His siblings are also associated with similar projects in the U.S.

Besides all this his contribution to the society is huge. Ever since a tender age he had been involved with conserving energy and projects related to it. For this he believes in solar power and its judicial use. That is how he came up with the idea of BP Solar Neighbors™ Program. This program focuses on producing electricity which is pollution free especially for low income group households in California. It has a very interesting and unique way of working. For every celebrity joining the BP Solar Neighbors™ Program a solar system or photovoltaic (PV) are gifted to low income groups. Celebrities like Salma Hayek, Brad Pitt, Danny DeVito, Daryl Hannah, Alicia Silverstone Will Ferrell, Pierce Brosnan, Owen Wilson and Tom Hanks are a few who have joined the brigade.

Not only this, he is very much into hybrid cars. He makes sure when he is traveling that he books a car from only those rental services which have hybrid cars readily available. He says “I don't actually own a car.” He believes in the art of recycling as well. The only thing he reluctantly uses is the flight service. He is a frequent flyer and does not know how to put an end to that. On a lighter note he says “I haven't figured out how to tackle that one yet.”

Tips for Traveling While You Are Pregnant

Many women have to travel when they are pregnant and here are some useful tips for traveling while you are pregnant. It is needless to mention that no one likes to travel during pregnancy but such is life. It could be that meeting or a much awaited commitment that may be need of the hour.

In fact I was ecstatic when the doctor’s office called on me confirming I was pregnant. But little did I know that I would be traveling in that condition too! I had no other choice and had to give in to the situation. Here is what I did; the first thing that I did was to consult my doctor and seek his valuable advice.
Then after he gave me the green signal I sorted out my medications in the first place. I kept them handy in my hand bag and set out for my traveling experience. Once I boarded the flight I made sure that I sit close to the washroom just for emergency. The truth is I never got a seat close by to the lavatory but thankfully exchanged it with a gentleman for my convenience.

I made sure that I remain relaxed and focused primarily on my work other than anything. The reason behind this is that it was my baby which was my priority and I was nervous to travel. So I kept my cool and avoided getting stressed. I tried to divert my mind of any ill thoughts. This helped me a lot while traveling. I also recalled one of my friend’s advice to sit comfortably as she also had the experience of traveling while pregnant. That is why I tried to make room for me wherever I sat.
In reality pregnant women can travel provided they keep safety on their mind. My mother travel 1600 kilometers when she was seven months pregnant by a car owing to my father’s transfer! My sister was born healthy and without any complications normally. She just kept the safety belt on and she cruised through the road at ease. So it is possible to travel while you are pregnant.

Female Workforce: Dispensable Workforce?

Is the female workforce a dispensable workforce or not can be better explained in this discussion. To start with it can be said that the female workforce has become quite dependable in any industry. This proves the whole concept about female workforce which was prevalent in yester years completely wrong. Today women are present in all fields and have demonstrated to be successful by all means.
It has been observed in the past that female workforce has given an impetus to the economy of any country. It was only after the World War II that women started coming out of their shell and joined workforces. Soon the world started to look at them in a way beyond a homemaker. The fairer sex actually helped nations out of the Great Depression as well. Soon their contribution started to be looked as an important part of the society.

Now it looks like as if the female workforce has become an imminent part of any industry. The argument should be based on the fact whether they are better than men or not. It should be considered that if they join forces the world will evolve into a developed planet that no one can destroy ever for sure.

These days most of the sectors have become dependent on the female workforce to some extent. Some of these sectors believe in equality of the genders for which there are laws safeguarding their interests as well. The only cloud that surrounds this area is regarding the pay scale. Many believe that there are companies that do not believe in equal for all. However this is not the case as this is a just a misconception. It is time that men and women work in harmony and make the world a better place from all aspects.

Best restaurants in Hague

Although Amsterdam is the capital of Holland, yet The Hague is the administrative bench of the Dutch government. Besides, this city is located in the South of Holland and is also home to Queen Beatrix. It is a remnant of the age old Dutch culture. There is no need to explain this that The Hague is a major tourist destination spot. Being a tourist in this part of the world can give you plenty of options to visit. For example if you are a shopaholic, then you can definitely try your luck at the Noordeinde which has a string of fashion boutiques. Looking for something cheaper then you can opt for La Hague which has a collection of street fashion. Apart from this if you are foodie then it is obvious that you may be looking for best restaurants in Hague. In this light do tastes the Haagsche kakker which is a a tea loaf that is generously stuffed with raisin. So here is a guide that can help in the best possible ways.

Traditional Dutch cuisine is frugal in nature. That does not mean that Dutch food is bland but yes even they know that they were not at all best known for culinary skills. Their food used to be very simple without much of a spice. Their cooking changed with time and by getting to mix with other cultures of the world. It is believed that Dutch cuisine draws its inspiration from mostly French cuisine. In addition to this, another such influence is that of Indonesian food and to this day some of the renowned hotels in The Hague still bear the bits and pieces of the Indonesian influence. This is because Indonesia was liberated in the year 1945 and this city specially has vestiges of the Dutch-Indies gastronomy.

Even today you may find some quality Indonesian restaurants which are counted among the best restaurants in Hague. The Hague’s city center is brimming with eateries like Garoeda, Istana and Poentjak. In fact some of these restaurants have cozy seating arrangements and can make you feel special. Some outside the city center to be named are Tampat Senang, Keraton Damai and Sarinah. These bistros have it all right from beautiful décor to friendly staff. The food is not that expensive which is very much in the budget of $20 to $50.

Talking about exotic Asian cuisines, India cannot lag far behind. Yes there are quite a number of Indian restaurants that serve the famous Indian curry. There is no need to explain this that these Indian dishes are custom made for the Dutch taste buds. Nevertheless many tourists prefer tasting Indian food once they reach The Hague. Indian curry house is still rated among the best restaurants in Hague. On an average the range of meals start from $22 and goes as high as $60 at this joint.
The most famous of all is called the Basaal which when translated in English roughly means ‘basic’ is very popular with restaurant goers. It mainly serves simple food which is a combination of Dutch and Belgian food preparations. Approximately the cost of food starts at $30 and is located in Dunne Bierkade. You can find it easily marked in online maps for your convenience. For reservations you need to contact them as they are the best to help you in this regards.

On the whole it has to be mentioned that the best restaurants in Hague are multi cuisine restaurants. Another reason why these restaurants are so much praised by almost everyone who has been there is for the fact that these are well connected by transportation. Be it by car, bus or trams the city of The Hague has good inter connectivity which is quite impressive and useful as well. So these restaurants are a way to treat yourself to glory while in Holland for sure.

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