Discovered Feelings!

Yes, it was my birthday on Sunday! My gang of gals @ work organized a surprise party on Friday in my office premises. I was so excited and felt so glad to be a part of such warm gang. The moment I entered the place, all of them attacked me with snow-sprays and chamki shooters. My hair and glasses were filled with snowy and jazzy crumbs. They ordered a yummy Badam-Pista cake and the amount of consumption was lesser than the facial application. Simply put 3/4th cake was smeared on my face :).







After helping me clean my face and hair, they un-wrapped the birthday gift. It was a collection of water color pencils, sketches and paints. My friends reminded and boosted me to act upon my long lost and lasting wish to sketch and paint my dreamy imaginations. Thanks Gals..you make the best of the friends!!

The All India Industrial Exhibition at Hyderabad is something that every Hyderabadi looks forward to and am no exception. This huge gathering attracts lakhs of people every year and is a platform for different vendors across country. This spectrum of different vendors can range from magic tricks to food to handicrafts to gadgets to what not! Simply put, exhibition is


· Lucknowi kurtas
· Rajastani chappals
· Yummy rasgullas
· Big Mirchi Bajjis
· The Rides ( giant wheel, rollercoaster)
· Sweet Sugar Candies
· Never ending popcorn stalls
· Kalamkari clothing
· Train ride
· Cross-cultural Crowd

Keep adding to this list…

Amala has been my favorite actress from my childhood. I grew up watching her movies and my love for her just blossomed with her every stint.

She happens to visit our campus to attend an Eco-Fest and this turned out to be my best chance to see her. Luckily, there was no much crowd and I could manage to introduce myself and shake hands with her. I felt so jubilant for having met my most adorable actress and person.

Clad in a simple cotton kurthi and jeans, she looks terrific. In my opinion, her simplicity is her beauty asset, which is unbeatable by any Miss India. Her handshake has been very warm with a heartfelt smile in her eyes! Below is her picture

Why am I crazy about her?

These parameters alone cannot define my liking for her! However, a small attempt to word my thoughts..

• Attitude – How many people from Film fraternity would think of serving the society after retiring from movies? Other than reforming as politicians or small screen actresses or being lost, there are hardly any visible stars. Amala is a trend setter and her seamless passion to save this globe in the possible ways has been outstanding.


• Loyalty – A very loyal wife. No more comments about this aspect


• Movie Experience – I noticed that she always chose offbeat roles with vital importance. Be it Pushpak or Nirnayam or Gharshana, she was the most sought after actress for the top-notch film directors in this country.


• Pretty Woman – She is very pretty indeed! I can still claim that she looks her best till date.


• Dressing Sense - How many of you have noticed Amala in any filmy celebration? She is always dressed in a cotton saree or chudidar and wearing that lovely smile which is very much Indian!

Few of her pics

In principle, physically challenged is defined as "Having a physical disability or impairment, especially one that limits mobility". However, this is limited to their mobility and not their creativity and the fantastic craftsmanship.

Have you ever met a physically challenged person? What was your heart's reaction? Am sure you must have felt blessed for the completeness of your body and the nagging about the hair fall, darkening complexion, pimples would seem worthless.

Being completely able individuals, I believe that we should be more philanthropic and supportive to the challenged. There are many ways to uplift them. Be it be helping them with daily chores or spending your weekends with them or donating money to the related NGOs. None of the above is feasible to me; hence I've decided to help them in my way. Read through and you'll realize how you can make difference to their lives.

Can you differentiate between the below images (A& B)?

You'll be amazed to learn that toy in A is created by a disabled artisan and B by some Archies or e-bay guy.

We spend more-than required money on the glassy-doored shops to buy these extremely attractive gifts. Can we take another path sometimes and visit some other laid back store that earns the bread for many disabled?. I'm talking about a small outlet called "MESH".

This shop is located at the heart of the city, near the city's famous hangouts - NTR gardens, Prasads, Eatstreet.

MESH stands for Maximizing Employment to Serve the Handicapped. This Delhi based NGO aims to empower disabled people to trade for rehabilitation. Through this organization, disabled people raise funds by making beautiful handicrafts that MESH sells. Isn't it wonderful to see that challenged are striving hard to earn their living despite of their God given pitfall?

It was heartening to see them mke their lives by coming up with brilliant handcrafts, that too at very reasonable prices.

MESH outlets are located at Delhi and Hyderabad. You can visit the Hyd store @
MESH , Shop 8, NTR Gardens. Hyderabad

More about these outlets @ http://www1.clikpic.com/MESH/

This shop is run by a youngster, who is facing his crippled destiny. But he seemed so confident and contended in life. When questioned, he says, "I m not begging, borrowing or stealing money, I'm living a financially independent life by creating such stuff. At the same time, I am helping my community (of disabled) to climb the economy ladder".

These words of wisdom are eye-openers for this self-centered crowd of the physically-able group, and that's us!

The difference that I'm making is, to create the awareness about such an organization and try to mediate with the CSR groups of corporates to enlarge the customer base.

Think about it guys and you too can elate some needy souls!

I've been thinking of creating a collage of my family, as we are geographically dispersed..hence a virtual pic would have to substitute the family pic.

In an attempt to boost the team spirit, I initiated this simple rapport building game called, “Secret Santa”.

You take a raffle of the names of the team members and pick up a name. Whosever name, you pick up will be your buddy and you become the Santa for that person.

Santa is iconic for someone who makes us feel special. Hence, as a Santa you are supposed to make your buddy really happy. This can go on for days and we’ve put a cap for a week.

My Santa prepared a creative Message Frame and inspired me with words! Take a look at it.

Below are the words:

A Sparkling note of Mirth
Cascades from Heaven to Earth
O weary heart be Gay
This is your day…..Today!

The game unwinds you very much. All you need to take out is 10 minutes of your time and send a message expressing something good about your buddy. Such exercises instill positivity in us towards the other person.

I tried to observe my colleagues’ socializing activities and Orkut topped their list. However, I also realized that extreme orkutting is a renowned pass-time for most of the youngsters!

Barack Obama needs no introduction. He is the star of this year and you can find loads of info about him on Google. Simple way to trace him is to switch on the TV and watch any news channel. At least one of them would be airing some special focus show on him.

I am not an ardent worshipper of world politics, but this guy has been intriguing. The possible reasons could be his ethics or principles. I am posting an anecdote about him which impressed me to the core. Source: Times of India

When the whole media was roaring about the Sarah Palin’s teenage daughter’s untimely pregnancy, Obama demonstrated his wisdom in a very pragmatic way. All he said was, “My Mom was 18 when she was carrying me”. He could have criticized to any extent, but he kept mum and slapped their indignity to publicize a sensitive issue.

This is the change we definitely need in our thought process not to demean someone’s life! Such a change will inculcate true human values and build a philanthropic universe.

How does that feel? At least, I was totally impressed with his reply. Please comment your views.