Happy Diwali

Diwali or Deepawali, which is also known as ‘The festival of lights’, is the Indian festival that brings a series of festivals with it. One after another we get a chance to celebrate five festivals together. The people of all age groups and classes with equal zeal and enthusiasm celebrate Diwali throughout India. They put on new apparels and participate in the various activities that are related to Diwali celebrations. Diwali falls on the day of ‘Amavasyaa’ usually in the month of October or November.


On this day people light tiny diyas to fill their homes with bright light and create lovely designs all around their home with colorful rangoli art. 

Diwali is not only a festival of celebrations such as lightings, crackers, social gatherings to exchange greetings and sharing sweets with your loved ones but it is also a festival that is filled with spiritualism and religious activities such as worship of Goddess Lakshmi, worship of Lord Ganesha, worship of Mother Kali, worship of Lord Chitragupta and worship of Govardhan Parvat.


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                                                  Anjali Gulati (India)

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Steve Jobs-'The Greatest CEO'

Steve Jobs, Founder and former CEO of Apple Inc, 56 yrs, passed away October 5, 2011 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 and is credited, along with Steve Wozniak, with marketing the world's first personal computer in addition to the popular iPod, iPhone and iPad.

"The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come," said Microsoft co-founder and long-time rival Bill Gates.
"For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor."



A college dropout, Jobs floated through India in search of spiritual guidance prior to founding Apple - a name he suggested to his friend and co-founder Steve Wozniak after a visit to a commune in Oregon he referred to as an "apple orchard."


With his passion for minimalist design and marketing genius, Jobs changed the course of personal computing during two stints at Apple and then brought a revolution to the mobile market.


The iconic iPod , the iPhone - dubbed the "Jesus phone" for its quasi-religious following - and the iPad are the creation of a man who was known for his near-obsessive control of the product development process.


"Most mere mortals cannot understand a person like Steve Jobs ," said bestselling author and venture capitalist 
Guy Kawasaki, a former Apple employee, in a recent interview. He considers Jobs "the greatest CEO in the history of man", adding that he just had "a different operating system.


"Steve was the best of the best. Like Mozart and Picasso, he may never be equalled," said Marc Andreessen, venture capitalist and co-founder of Netscape Communications..


Electronics friend Bill Fernandez introduced him to boy engineer Wozniak, and the two Steves began a friendship that eventually bred Apple Computer .


"Woz is a brilliant engineer, but he is not really an entrepreneur, and that's where Jobs came in," recently remembered Fernandez, who was the first employee at Apple.Communications.


*Microsoft's Gates had called Jobs was the most inspiring person in the tech industry and President Barack Obama held him up as the embodiment of the American Dream.


                         Courtesy- Reuters
            By Poornima Gupta and Peter Henderson

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Ahimsa

                       Gandhijis Views on Ahimsa

*Ahimsa is the highest ideal. It is meant for the brave, never for the cowardly.


*With Ahimsa we will be able to save the cow and also to win the friendship of the English.


*In Swaraj, based on ahimsa, people need not know their rights, but it is necessary for them to know their duties.


*Woman is the incarnation of ahimsa. (Ahimsa means infinite love. Which again means infinite capacity for suffering.)


*Ahimsa and Truth are as my two lungs. I cannot live without them.


*Ahimsa calls for the strength and courage to suffer without retaliation, to receive blows without returning any.


*Ahimsa is one of the world’s great principles which no power on earth can wipe out.
                           
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                                          Dr Girija Apte (India)

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Committment

   "Making a Committment is not about undertaking a new responsibility, it is about recognising one that we already have.
    Its a measure of our own respect for ourselves.It is the basis of Trust in a relationship"


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                                        Dr.Hitesh Bathija (India)

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Secrets Of Happy Marriage

In the day-to-day, my marriage was rock solid. Steve and I shared chores; we equally divided kid care. Sex when happened was explosive fun or we just slept in each others arms.


When Steve and I first met, it was love at first go. We had to be away for months due to our jobs, we lost touch but we knew in our hearts that we were meant to be together.we  misunderstood eachother and fought over trivials but the day we got married and started living together, we were inseparable.Steve is the most loving and adorable husband ever.(heard that Steve?)


Today we crossed 25 years of happy happy marriage. And here are our secrets


$ Improve yourself- (Do it for him)


$ Be considerate- (E.g., "Mess up, clean up" and "Sincerely say you're sorry.")


$ Do things à deux- ("Explore together your invisible wealth," "Read together"...and, just to drive home the point, Always be together.No wealth on earth can keep my Steve away from me”).


$ Wake him up with a smile and that goes for you men too.


$ It feels good to look good- An opportunity to get Steve to wear nice clothes for a change, and not his ragged favorites.


$ Write love notes-You have to, have to, have to express your love regularly.(women remember this, you have to keep reminding the guys since they have a bad memory)


$ Give the gift of eye contact- Look in each others eyes.guys take note of this.girls express best with their eyes.


$ Try not to interrupt- Let each other speak without interrupting (and women,plz don’t speak forever)


$ Generous compliments lighten the heart-Steve loved my hair and I loved it when he said so.


$ Celebrate more- We lavished gifts on each other,  Steve and I together decorated our place on our own birthdays and accomplishments. Making a big deal of little things could add excitement to our lives.


"Life is Beautiful but not without him".


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                                          Linda Godfrey (Boston)

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Heart Disease, No-1 Killer Of Women

 

    When you hear the term “heart disease,” what is your first reaction? Like many women, you may think, “That’s a man’s disease” or “Not my problem.” But here is The Heart Truth: Heart disease is the number one killer of women . Most women don’t know this. But it is vital that you know it—and know what it means for you.

     Worldwide 8.6 million women die of heart disease each year, accounting for a third of all deaths in women. With all the risk factors common to men additionally use of Oral Contraceptive pills is there in women. So women should be educated about everything they need to know about their heart.


     According to statistics, the mortality rate among women suffering from cardiovascular diseases is also higher than that of men across the world, including India. The main reason behind the increased mortality rate in women is the changes in lifestyle in metropolitan cities. In big cities women are working late shifts and more and more women are taking help of smoking and drinking to deal with the stress of personal and professional life.


Risk Factors :


1) Non Modifiable : Age , Family history and sex.


2) Modifiable :
High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Obesity , smoking, Alcohol, Unhealthy Diet, Stress and depression, Sedentary lifestyle.
Following are the Risk Factors That Play a Bigger Role in Women.
These factors affect both men and women, but doctors are finding that they may have a bigger impact on women:


a) Diabetes. This in particular is a more potent risk factor for women. Women who have diabetes have a four to five times more elevated risk for heart disease.


b) Birth Control Pills : Studies show that women who use high-dose birth control pills are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke because blood clots are more likely to form in the blood vessels. Much of this information comes from studies of birth control pills containing higher doses of hormones than those commonly used today. Still, the risks of using low-dose pills are not fully known. Therefore, if you are now taking any kind of birth control pill or are considering using one, keep these guidelines in mind: Don’t mix smoking and “the pill.” If you smoke cigarettes, make a serious effort to quit. If you cannot quit, choose a different form of birth control.
SYMPTOMS
Unusual fatigue, Sleep disturbance , shortness of breath ,Indigestion , anxiety.


    You and Your Doctor: A Heart Healthy Partnership


"ASK AND YOU GET!" Tell your doctor you want to keep your heart healthy and would like help in achieving that goal. Ask questions about your chances of developing heart disease and how you can lower your risk.
A wholistic approach combining Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy , Naturopathy, Yoga , and Lifestyle modifications can save your heart.


If you eat a nutritious diet, engage in regular physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, and stop smoking, you will improve your heart health. No matter what heart disease risk factors you have—or how many—you will greatly benefit from taking action in these four areas. If you already have heart disease, you can lessen its severity by following this plan.


True, you may need to take other steps to prevent or control heart disease. For example, if you have diabetes, you also will need to keep your blood sugar levels under control. But following a heart healthy eating plan, controlling your weight ,and engaging in more physical activity will help you keep your blood sugar at healthy levels. These steps will also help reduce your chances of developing high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol.
So all the women , lets respond with one voice to the health crises of womens heart disease by creating awareness amongst ourselves.
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              Dr Rohinee A Motwani

                      Consultant Cardiac Rehabilitation (India)

                        (email   drrohinee@gmail.com)

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Love

" Its easy to live without a Million Dollars, but its miserable to live without someone you Love.
If you see love in the eyes of your Beloved for you , then you are the Richest person i know"

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                                     Miss Maria Collins (New York)

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Personality Development Courses

                                          
               British School Of Personality Development
                                       (www.richpersonality.com)

British School of Personality Development is a dynamic personality development and lifestyle academy established in 2006 to help you "Raise Yourself To Riches And Happiness". H*A*P*D has a long history of providing success to goal setting enterpreneurs from all walks of life of all ages and genders and from all income and education levels.

An Attractive personality gives you a winning edge over others to achieve a better job, more promotions and a good looking life partner.

At British School, we believe in making people Prosperous in true sense i.e Helping them achieve a Healthy body, Peaceful and Happy mind, Stressfree life and Financial soundness.

**Syllabus to be covered in Winning Edge Techniques of Personality Development**

1.	Mauna Understanding yourself using Silence. Understanding what you really want.
2.	The Secret Learning the power of Secret and learning how you can achieve everything you desire.
3.	Public Speaking Learning Tips of High Impact Public Speaking. Demostration and Practise of Public Speaking in an audience.
4.	Lectures on Building Motivation and a Positive Attitude for growing Self Confidence and believing in oneself.
5.	Confidence Building Group Discussions Drama and Acting. How to walk. How to sit. How to speak and when to speak. Dining Ettiquettes- How to eat comfortably using fork and knife. Grooming into an Attractive Personality.
6.	Stress Management Lectures on how to remain at peace even in difficult moments. Learning Pranayam learning Yoga and Meditation
7.	Spoken English   Speaking English fluently adds to your confidence and gives you an edge over others in this competetive world where on ly the best is recognised and praised.
8.	Lectures on Balanced Diet, Importance of Physical Fitness, Skin and Hair Care
9.	Dressing sense and Positive Body Language.
10.	Time Management Course Details 1) Mon-Wed-Fri   For 5 weeks, 2hrs a day 2)Sat-Sun    For 8 weeks, 2hrs a day Contact - 09822784893 (www.richpersonality.com)                              sent to us by,                             Dr.Hitesh Bathija (India)

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Miracles Begin Here

LORD KRISHNA

"Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare,

Hare Ram Hare Ram, Ram Ram Hare Hare".

Chanting of this Mahamantra regularly, fills your heart with immense peace and joy. you will begin to see light when all seemed dark. your wishes come true out of the blue.

sent to us by

Dr.Mohini Sathe (India)

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I used to have a comfort zone

where I knew I wouldn't fail.

The same four walls and busywork

were really more like jail.

I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,

But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.

I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.

I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such.

I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,

But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.

I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.

I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.

I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,

I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.

If you're in a comfort zone,

afraid to venture out,

Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.

A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.

Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!

sent to us by

George Babcock ( New York)

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Ganpati Bappa

    Lord Ganesha the son of lord Shiva and Parvati is widely worshipped as the God of Wisdom, Prosperity and Good Fortune....


   Ganesha Chaturthi , also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Lord Ganesha.The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).

A   Lord Ganesha - the Hindu deity represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. For this reason, Hindus worship Ganesha first before beginning any religious, spiritual or worldly activity.

  Wishing you all Happiness, Health and Prosperity beyond measure.

                     "Ganpati Bappa Morya"

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                                                  Dr Arti Deshpande (India)

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"History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heart breaking obstacles before they triumphed.


They won because they refused to be discouraged by their defeats.


Eventually it is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves".

Sir Edmund Hillary

(The first mountaineer along with Tenzing Norgay to scale Mount Everest)

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                                            Mr Robert Moore (America)

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Wake Up. Its About Your Love

Diana was our General Manager whose husband died suddenly of a heart attack. About a week after his death, she shared some of her insight with us


With a gentle look of reflection on her face, she paused and said, " I would like to share with all of you a thought that is unrelated to work, but which I feel is very important.
     
 As she spoke, tears in her eyes became visible to all of us..With efforts she was holding them back. She said "A day  would come when you have your loved one in your life.Then all you have to do is love him and hold on to him.Because one day when he is not there with you to hold your hand and care for you.That day you would want to go back and tell him again and again that you love him and that you cannot live without him..But it would be too late then.
        "None of us knows when this fantastic experience will end. It can be taken away at any moment. Perhaps this is God's way of telling us that we must make the most of every single day."


Her eyes began to water as she went on, "So I would like you all to make me a promise..Value your love more than anything else.Or someday he may just not be there".


Everybody was completely quiet. That day we learnt the most valuable lesson of our life..But for a few of us it was too late.Wake up if it is still not too late for you.


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                                            Mrs Sarah Poulin (Canada)

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"Laugh so hard that even sorrow smiles at you.

Live life so well that even death loves to see you live.

Fight so hard that even fate accepts defeat".

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

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Dr.Radha Sen

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Victory

"Once an athlete decides to win in his mind, it is at that moment he truly wins..The act merely follows"...

   Jesse Owens

(3 individual Gold medals in 1936 Berlin Olympics and was awarded the highest honour in America 'The Presidential Medal Of Freedom')

sent to us by

Miss Sandra Jones (U.S.A)

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Smile with me

With a lot of stress due to recession, our good bosses also have to change with changing times..

When you are new

Boss-Be good, you will be fine.

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 Few weeks later

Boss-You must work hard ok!

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After a Quarter

Boss-You must work harder ok!!

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Close to year end

Boss-Can't you hear me.why arent you working?

sent to us by

Martine Berling (France)

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