For those who think of suicide as a way out, or those in depression, do I pen this little tale of mine:The fourteen-year old boy and sister standing by his side looked questioningly at their parents who were pu
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When asked what I brought back from my visit to England last month, all I can proudly say is, memories! one of which was visiting the famous wax museum of Madame Tussauds in London where I joined other visitors-
For hundreds of years, it was said that instead of keeping anger bottled up inside, it was important to let it out. We called it, blowing off your steam! However, recent studies challenge the common belief that
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It happened a few years ago, when my German Shepherd was alive and I heard the sound of my gate opening.I rushed out and stopped the young lad from Jio who had stepped in with his bundle of wire, Didnt you see
"Your bath water's getting cold!" shouted a cross voice from the other room, "and if you don't hurry, you'll fall sick bathing in cold water!" The old lady I was speaking to, turned to me apologetically, "that'
Todays the day of the career dad and mom! Both work, both sometimes earn equal salaries, and both spend long hours away from home.Why do you work such long hours? I ask.Bob, I want my kids to have a better life
..Three rail accidents, 21 dead in two months.. 31st July, Times of India. In a second- class compartment somewhere in India a grandmother looked out of a train window with fear in her eyes. Once upon a t
How can we talk of religion without its effects being seen in our lives? I address this to all of us who want just one religion for our country, because without spirituality there is no religion. But even as I
Many years ago, there was an interesting headline, it screamed, From Newspaper Boy to President, It was about the Late President Abdul Kalam who sold newspapers in his boyhood and rose to become President of In
We all carry wooden apples, and I wonder what your wooden apples are?Before you begin to wonder what Im talking about, read this lovely story.There once was a happy monkey wandering the jungle, eating delicious
Heres some interesting tips to all those who are intent on making a success of their careers Says Richard Moran: Business is made up of ambiguous victories and nebulous defeats. Claim them all as victories.Keep
Every part of Ireland was beautiful to me last week as we drove through the country, with its lush green farms, long winding, narrow country roads, and folklore that still lived in the minds of locals we met in-
Maybe its having the twins back home again, that reminded me of a conversation I had with them a couple of monsoons ago: Whats that? asked one of them pointing to a huge shell on the ground.Its a shell, with a
Have just seen the Falkirk Wheel today while driving through Scotland.When all the world wondered how to raise a boat or ship faster from one level to another, instead of using the very tedious locks process th
Grace was my dads youngest sisters name and maybe thats why he loved telling me or reminding me of the story of Grace Darling.Years ago, one cold winter evening, a storm bore down upon a little fishing village,
No, I'm not writing on Hemingway. Ive just borrowed his very famous title and using it for a few stray incidents I noticed while attending a seminar with seventeen speakers!Yes, seventeen speakers, each given f
Some of the richest people in the world are those who saw opportunity while others had not noticed anything. The others had eyes but couldnt see!A woman took her 14-year-old daughter to an oldies concert which
What kind of a leader are you? A weak one or a strong one?Weak leaders are blind to any current situation. They solve the wrong problems in the wrong way. Good leaders understand what is happening. They size up
We were driving in Ireland, when I saw a car with a learner sign and was told the driver had to be a learner for two years before he or she was issued a licence to drive. India, I found had one of the largest n
The last thing youd think while traveling abroad is to hear much about your country, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear this huge, strapping Irishman who was chatting with me at a pub, knowing much about Ind
