Shantham - October 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

Penning down my thoughts - October 2009

A competition was conducted for all the participants on Personal Mission Statement and the best two entries will be selected for awarding.

Sugarless Coffee - M. Hariharamahadevan

Much talked about the recent hype is the austerity drive of the the hypocritical politicos. As a bad advocate can spoil a good Case, these hypocrites are spoiling the very name austerity.

Disciple Hood

One was a thief. Once I got lost in the desert, and when I reached a village it was very late, everything was closed. But at last I found one man who was trying to make a hole in the wall of a house.

Personality Development Programme

Iam sure with the blessings of Lord Sathyavageeswarar and Goddess Gomathy Ambal and with all your wishes,more useful programmes will be conducted in future as well.

Negativitis

Does it seem strange that some people COMPLAIN they don’t have enough TIME to be happy, yet they find enough time to be sad?

Economics of Beauty Vs. Money

Guess there are lots of girls out there who have similar questions like yours. Please allow me to analyze your situation as a professional investor.

A CEO's Answer.. Interesting!

Some students said... they only wanted to chose what they think is a great career ahead. Some wanted to say... only if it is a good company they will join it because that is what will give them a better tomorrow.

You Have More Control Than You Think

Fortunately, about 20 years ago, I began to realize that I had it all wrong. Rather than being reactive, I decided to become proactive. I took control over my own attitude by reading and listening to positive input every day.

A Lesson in Dealing with Pain

The two of them were in a room when the devastating tsunami hit. They were thrown into the fierce waves; her boyfriend was swept away and died. Petra clung to a palm tree for 8 hours with a cracked pelvis before she was rescued.

Taking Command

Listen to positive audio programs several times each week, or while exercising. Make sure that you spend time with people who are positive and uplifting. You may need to make significant changes in your regular routine

45 Lessons Life Taught Me

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

நியாயமான ஒரு கேள்வி

இந்த மாதிரி அமெரிக்கால்-ல, இங்கிலாந்து-ல இருக்குற Bank, இல்ல எதாவது கம்பெனி, நான் செலவு செய்ய தயாரா இருக்கேன். எனக்கு இத செய்து கொடுங்க கேப்பாங்க. இவங்கள நாங்க Clientனு சொல்லுவோம்.

Working at Computer

Sit properly in a good chair designed for desk work. Your back should be straight, shoulders back, and the top of your monitor should be level with your eyes. If you have to look down or up, you need to adjust the height of your screen.

All illness is self created

Worry is just about the worst form of mental activity there is—next to hate, which is deeply self destructive. Worry is pointless. It is wasted mental energy.

Go Kiss the World – Subroto Bagchi

That was our early childhood lesson in governance – a lesson that corporate managers learn the hard way, some never do. The driver of the jeep was treated with respect due to any other member of my Father’s office.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's Speech in Hyderabad

The Hamas had struck. But the front page of the newspaper had the picture of a Jewish gentleman who in five years had transformed his desert into an orchid and a granary.

The Power of Words

One particularly interesting event occurred when I was eight. As a kid, I was always climbing trees, poles, and literally hanging around upside down from the rafters of our lake house.

Clear Thinking From Ripple to Cripple

What we don't realise is the 'ripple effect' can easily become the 'cripple effect'. Everything we think and do not only ripples out into the world, it also creates an impression and leaves a memory within on our own consciousness.

Discussion with God

God: Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.

Leadership: The Basis for Management

Leadership starts with a loyalty quadrant: loyalty to one's organization and its mission; loyalty to organizational superiors; loyalty to subordinates and loyalty to oneself.

Just Say I Love You

Loving a person without expecting anything in return. But in today’s world, how many people understand this. Probably none. We hurt people, who care for us. We ignore their love.

Think and thank

I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets and scraps from people all over the world..

Power of Money - By Adam Khoo

Recently, someone came up to me on a plane to KL and looked rather shocked. He asked, 'How come a millionaire like you is traveling economy?' My reply was, 'That's why I am a millionaire. ' He still looked pretty confused.

Hilarious Things On Resumes

My compensation package at my last job included a base salary of $64,500 with excellent benefits including flextime. I am looking for a position in which I can work a more flexible schedule.

Engineering Calculations - VERY Useful

This is an excellent list of web sites that provides handy calculations for almost all scientific and engineering disciplines.

Tirupati Balaji's new Crown

with an offering of a diamond-studded crown worth Rs 45 crore, he became the biggest donor to Lord Venkateswara at Tirupati since the Vijayanagara kings 400 years ago.

Healthy Diet Pyramid

Following the Pyramid will help you keep your intake of total fat and saturated fat low. A diet low in fat will reduce your chances of getting certain diseases and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Don't sleep too late - avoid liver damage

As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired

10 Extraordinary People

Kim was a guest student of physics at Hanyang University from the age of 3 until he was 6. At the age of 7 he was invited to America by NASA.

The Power of Faith

The child was so happy that they found room for her, and she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place to worship Jesus.

Two Wolves

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

Beautiful Auction

The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.

What do you deserve?

Ladies and gentlemen, never let go an opportunity like this. This cow here, gives 2 bucketfuls of milk everyday, morning and evening

Your Gift, Your Strengths!

angrily, she raised her voice to her husband and said, With all your money you give me a Bible? And stormed out of the house, leaving her husband.

The Turtles

A picnic without salt would be a disaster, they all agreed. After a lengthy discussion, the youngest turtle was chosen to retrieve the salt from home.

The Frogs

The first week, the farmer returned to the restaurant looking rather sheepish, with two scrawny little frogs. The restaurant owner said, 'Well... where are all the frogs?'

The Pretty Lady

The big monk looked surprised and said, 'I had put down the pretty lady at the river bank many hours ago, how come you are still carrying her along?'

Next Time You Think Life is Hard... Think Again!

Their firstborn son had been born without limbs! There were no warnings or time to prepare themselves for it... The doctors were shocked and had no answers at all!

Fighter- Vibhore Jain

Just as I boarded, we struck up a conversation. Initially we talked about his daily routine and crime in Noida. Then we started talking about education.