Shantham - June 2009

Tamil-English bilingual webmagazine dedicated to education of the masses through E-books, articles, worldwide informations, Slideshows, Presentations on various subjects, photographs and images, moral and objective oriented stories and Lectures including audio and video

Editorial

We have helped the needy students for pursuing their higher education (to the tune of Rs 35000) this month

Sugarless Coffee

The sugarless coffee mentioned here is not only a drink. It is a metaphor. We do so many unwanted, undesired and sometimes unscrupulous things.

About air conditioned Car

Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON the air-conditioning immediately.

The Wisdom of Anthony de Mello

his most popular book, Awareness (paperback). It is a magnificent book, filled with keen insights

Square Watermelon

If the supermarkets wanted a square watermelon, they asked themselves, How can we provide one? It wasn't long before they invented the square watermelon.

The trainee and the Boss

The voice from the other side responded: You fool; you've dialled the wrong extension! Do you know who you're talking to?

Our Life History

'Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span.'

What is a WC? Any idea?

In the days when you couldn't count on a public toilet facility, an English woman was planning a trip to India

Story with caffeine

The health predictors are leaning more towards recommending, even encouraging coffee and tea consumption, as they are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols

Positive energy

In the temple, the Sanctum sanctorum is completely enclosed on three sides. The effect of all energies is very high in here. The lamp that is lit radiates the heat and light energy

God and Barber

Why do you say that? asked the customer. Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist.

Personality Traits

These persons are more inclined towards classical arts, simple are very cool. If you loose faith with them, then these persons will never look back at you.

The Power of Positive Talk

My older cousin, Tammy, was also in the same tree. She was hanging on the first big limb, about ten feet below me.

How God Changes Your Brain!

According to him, when people engage in prayer, it is the frontal lobes that take the lead, since they govern focus and concentration. Enough prayer and meditation bring permanent change in the brain.

Innovative Rickshaw Driver

The photographer spoke to tat person and found him so much interesting and creative. he was telling some new stuff.

Engineering vs Management

'Well, answered the balloonist, 'everything you told me is technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I'm still lost.

A Car Accident… then came Success

During their discussion his wife encouraged him to open a second account so they could continue to put away the same amount of money that we were saving every week for the car repair.

Email Etiquette: Think Before You Type

It's quick, easy and paperless. But it can be painful to receive emails, if the sender doesn't follow some basic rules of netiquette

Pray not for thee

Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God. Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer

sudden death of healthy people

In a study published in Nature Genetics, Aravinda Chakravarti of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and fellow scientists say that in such cases, the heartbeat becomes very irregular

So unbelievable!

Grab a calculator. (you won't be able to do this one in your head) Key in the first six digits of your mobile number ....

Morale-Killing CEO

I have been asked by the head of our small company to counsel my boss, who is the company CEO, about his tendency for insulting employees and making racist comments in e-mail messages.

How to stop cough

Try this and pass it on. ANYTHING is better than antibiotics. Even babies could benefit from this and the parents wouldn't worry about the safety of their child.

importance of breakfast

Technically, having a meal in the morning a few hours after waking up makes you a healthier person. An inverse relationship has been established between breakfast eating and body mass index

spiritual exp

Exceptional indeed are the people who are fully developed as spiritual persons and live their lives on the spiritual plane on a 24-hour basis

Transformational quotes

Take time to love and be loved - it is the nourishment of the soul

WHY I AM A HINDU

CA An American girl was sitting on the right side, near window seat. It indeed was a long journey - it would take nearly seven hours

1000 English Proverbs

A broken friendship may be soldered, but will never be sound. A burden of one's own choice is not felt.

A successful interview

Prior to the interview make sure you understand the key elements of the job. Develop a simple outline that covers general job duties

Exam Advice

Develop a game plan. Get your calendar out and determine which weeks you will be studying which sections. Plot this on Excel, Outlook or a similar schedule-making program.

Fifteen myths about memory

I do not think today's student has too much to complain. My three-and-a-half-year-old grandson is already at home with a computer. As Samuel Johnson once remarked, an educated person is one who know where the information is.

FOR YOUR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

If a statue of a person in the park on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle

Interview Questions

You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night, it's raining heavily, when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for a bus: An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. An old friend who once saved your life. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about

Interview Questions

Tell me about how you perceive your strengths. Your weaknesses. (In what areas do you think you could do better?) How do you evaluate yourself?

Interviews Preparation

Address terms of confidentiality. Note any terms of confidentiality. (Be careful here. Rarely can you absolutely promise anything. Courts may get access to information, in certain circumstances.) Explain who will get access to their answers and how their answers will be analyzed

sharpen your axe

Highly motivated by the words of his boss, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but he only could bring 10 trees down. The third day he tried even harder, but he was only able to bring down 7 trees.

First Love

My wife came in with a piece of cake in her hand. We waited for you till 9. But it was getting late and your parents pushed to carry on and finish, she said handing over that cake to me

life lessons to be learnt

Hearing the donkey bray, the thief ran away, the master woke up and started beating the donkey for braying in the middle of the night for no reason.

Millionaire or Janitor

To this the manager replies, You must understand that to a company like ours that means that you virtually do not exist. Without an e-mail address you can hardly expect to be employed by a high tech firm. Good day.

A touching Story

I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy the doll l , my dear..'' The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.

The Doctor and the Mechanic

“So doctor, look at this. I also open hearts, take valves out, grind ‘em, put in new parts, and when I finish this will work as a new one.

How to tackle ATM Thiefs

WHEN A THIEF FORCES YOU TO TAKE MONEY FROM THE ATM, DO NOT ARGUE OR RESIST, YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW WHAT HE OR SHE MIGHT DO TO YOU. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IS ........

New initiative of Govt of India

The govt. wants people to use this tool to highlight the problems they faced while dealing with Government officials or departments like .......

Feedback on Chelation treatment

The treatment consist of infusion of a chemical EDTA intravenously and alternatively infusion Ozone there by clearing blockages

chelation- treatment for hea

In the mean time we were discussing this issue with our relatives and friends, we got this new information from one of our family friends.

Railway Enquiry

IRCTC is proud to announce the launch of their latest initiative in Customer Satisfaction..

Where to go for Blood

Forward this to all your friends whom you care .... as the minute you spare to share this information can save somebody's life with rare Blood Group! If you couldn't be a Donor be a Communicator.

HOAX EMAIL TRACKING - VERY USEFUL INFO

IT ALMOST ALWAYS HAS AN E-MAIL TRACKER PROGRAM ATTACHED THAT TRACKS THE COOKIES AND E -MAILS OF THOSE FOLKS YOU FORWARD TO

SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to radiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home, unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far.

Free Interview Questions

Load Testing Interview Questions, Test Automation Interview Questions, Testing - General Interview Questions, Winrunner Interview Questions

EMBRIO - One-Wheeled Motorcycle!

The EMBRIO Advanced Concept is a one-wheeled recreational and commuting vehicle, designed by the Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products

Achieving Success In Life

Many people only dream about what they would love to have. When it comes to committing to a specific target and plan, they don't even bother.

teach the value of money to children

Talk openly about money. Parent makes a mistake when they keep information from their children. The only way children learn what is a good deal and what is too expensive is by the experience of what their family earns and what items cost.

The top 60 soft skills at work

Blame it on his soft skills Or rather the lack of them. These include communication, listening, negotiation, etiquette, language skills etc. Hence, he could not compete with his fellow students.

Memory Skills

• Exaggeration - Cigar and Phone • Substitution. Picturing one instead of another - Tree and Watch