Thursday, November 26, 2009

5 minute management course

this is one note that i came across on facebook and it's hilarious..


Lesson 1:

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob , the next-door neighbor..

Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'

After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.

The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'

'It was Bob the next door neighbor,' she replies.

'Great,' the husband says , 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'


Moral of the story:

If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure..


Lesson 2:

A priest offered a Nun a lift.

She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.

The priest nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.



Lesson 3:

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.
They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
Puff! She's gone.

'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'
Puff! He's gone..

'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch'

Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.



Lesson 5

A turkey was chatting with a bull.

'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients..'

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch..

Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.


Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.


Lesson 6

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.

While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.

The dung was actually thawing him out!

He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy..
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.


Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.

(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your
friend.

(3 ) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!

THUS ENDS THE FIVE MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE

Friday, October 9, 2009

the Kite runner

  • If we come to sleep

We are His drowsy ones.

And if we come to wake We are in His hands.

If we come to weeping, We are His cloud full of raindrops.

And if we come to laughing, We are His lightning in that moment.

If we come to anger and battle, It is the reflection of His wrath.

And if we come to peace and pardon, It is the reflection of His love.

Who are we in this complicated world?

these few lines from the movie impressed me a lot..an awesome movie with a lot of self-thinking to do while watching it.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

In Praise of Laziness

In Praise of Laziness is quirky, funny, delightfully shocking, and playfully profound. I hope you enjoy viewing it.To view, please click here www.lazyway.net/movie.

For the maximum experience:

1. Watch until after the credits for a surprise ending.
2. Turn up the sound. The music specially composed for this video is superb.
3. If you have a fast computer, the icon in the lower right-hand corner (next to the speaker icon) expands the video to full screen.

Let me know how you like it.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Cassini's Division

a great Kolkata based original alternative rock band which fuses hip hop music with heavy rock music. this fusion of pop music with rock makes them more original and innovative. though all their songs seem to be good but my favorite are Story Of My Life and Popp'in It . For further info refer to this..http://www.cassinisdivision.com/band.html.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Hangover: a must watch

A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. This movie deserves praise for the comic timing and wholesome entertainment offered. i just managed to watch the cam rip somehow but waiting for the DVDRip to watch it again.

not worth the watch..

the other day a bunch of us made it to wave (east end mall) to watch the movie Transformers : Revenge of the fallen. it was again a futile attempt this summer to watch some terrific piece of work from hollywood . this summer witnessed the release of great budget movies like Harry potter and the half blood prince ,X-men:Wulverine,Transformers,Terminator Salvation, but all of them turned out to be average movies that lacked some ingredients to make them a totally engrossing affair. with the likes of Hangover and Public Enemies not making it to our multiplexes the only thing we are left to watch is these overhyped movies.

Monday, July 20, 2009

laziness defined...

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired. ~Jules Renard


I like the word "indolence." It makes my laziness seem classy. ~Bern Williams


All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness. ~Mark Kennedy


Efficiency is intelligent laziness. ~David Dunham


People who throw kisses are mighty hopelessly lazy. ~Bob Hope


Tomorrow is the only day in the year that appeals to a lazy man. ~Jimmy Lyons


It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance? ~Ronald Reagan


What is right is often forgotten by what is convenient. ~Bodie Thoene, Warsaw Requiem


Laziness will cause you pain. ~Slogan on T-shirt worn at the Vee Arnis Jitsu School of Self-Defense


There is no cure for laziness but a large family helps. ~Herbert Prochnov


Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy. ~Charlie McCarthy


We have produced a world of contented bodies and discontented minds. ~Adam Clayton Powell, Keep the Faith, Baby!, 1967


The time will come when winter will ask you what you were doing all summer. ~Henry Clay


That destructive siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided. ~Horace


How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young? ~Paul Sweeney


The present generation, wearied by its chimerical efforts, relapses into complete indolence. Its condition is that of a man who has only fallen asleep towards morning: first of all come great dreams, then a feeling of laziness, and finally a witty or clever excuse for remaining in bed. ~Søren Kierkegaard


It is easier to mend neglect than to quicken love. ~Saint Jerome


The modern sympathy with invalids is morbid. Illness of any kind is hardly a thing to encourage in others. ~Oscar Wilde


We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork. ~Milton Friedman

tunde and prakash kulfi...



What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear the word "LUCKNOW" ? the response of any Indian would be "Nawabs" and "Kababs". The famous and old Tunde Kababs is a "Kabab Shop" in Aminabad,Lucknow. Its a pilgrimage for food lovers.Lucknow is proud of its Kebabs. The Kakori Kebabs, Galawat ke Kebabs, Shami Kebabs, Boti Kebabs, Patili-ke-Kebabs, Ghutwa Kebabs and Seekh Kebabs are some of the others among the known varieties.The famous Tunda Kebab is so named because it was a specialty of an one-armed chef .The uniqueness of this kebab is the masala (home made spices)which is a zealously guarded family secret and prepared by women in the family. It is said to incorporate 160 spices.
well after savouring the taste of the kebabs who would like to miss on the kulfi that is served just opposite the tundey kababi shop. believe me both these cuisines serve as a perfect combo for a hungry stomach.

i love this place...












i'm certain that you might have fallen in love with this place after seeing the beauty of this place..

Gomti river



the pictures are always misleading...

Lucknow Residency

Lucknow Residency Ruins by Saad.Akhtar.
In the Indian Mutiny of 1857, the garrison based at the Residency in Lucknow was besieged by rebel forces. Today the ruins of the Residency, and the picturesque Shaheed Smarak offer reminiscences of Lucknow's role in the Mutiny.

Rumi Darwaza

Rumi Darwaza by Shubh M Singh.
The Rumi Darwaza of Lucknow is one of the most impressive architectural structures in India. It was constructed in the year 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula. The Rumi Darwaza is an example of the fine architectural style of Awadh. The Rumi Darwaza of Lucknow is also known by the name of Turkish Gateway since it is supposed to be identical in design to a similar gateway in ancient Constantinople. The Rumi Darwaza goes upto a staggering height of 60 feet. The uppermost part of Rumi Darwaza comprises of an octagonal Chatri (Umbrella) carved beautifully that can be accessed by a staircase. The word "Rumi" is derived from the modern day Rome that used to be Istanbul, the capital city of Eastern Roman Empire. The Rumi Darwaza is one of the finest gateways that has been built in Lucknow and is highly inspired by a similar gateway in Istanbul.

On top of the Rumi Darwaza was kept a huge lantern that would light up the structure at night making it look absolutely fabulous. Little jets of water would rush out of the sides of the arch from beautifully carved flower buds thus making it look like a gateway to Paradise. The beautifully carved flowers and designs speak volumes about the unique architectural style and eye for detail.

Clock Tower or Ghanta Ghar of Lucknow


It is located very near to the Rumi Darwaza, also called Hussainabad Clock Tower. Built in 1881 by the Britisher and designed by Roskell Payne. This 67 m-high clock tower on the river Gomti, is the tallest clock tower in India. The 221-foot tall structure was erected by Nawab Nasir-ud-din Haider to mark the arrival of Sir George Couper, 1st Lieutenant Governor of United Province of Avadh in the year 1887 at a cost of Rs. 1.75 lakhs. The tower has European style artwork. The parts of the clock is built of pure gunmetal and the pendulum hangs 14 feet. The dial of this clock is shaped like a 12-petalled flower and has bells around it.

pictures of Bada Imambara








Bada Imambara

The Bada Imambara by Akash-just back from Kuchesar (where is that!).
The building was built in a famine relief program in 1784 by Nabab Asaf-ud-Daulla. (In Lucknow)
The Great Imambara or the Bada Imambara has a central hall, one of the largest vaulted galleries in the world, beneath which many underground passages are present. Any pillars or any other supports do not support the main hall, which is over 50 feet in height. The roof has been put together with interlocking bricks without using a beam or a girder. Hence, it is viewed as a unique achievement of architecture.
There are eight surrounding chambers built to different roof heights, permitting the space above these to be reconstructed as a three-dimensional labyrinth with passages interconnecting with each other through 489 identical doorways. This part of the building, known as is a popular attraction, and often the whole complex may be referred to as the bhulbhulayah. It is possibly the only existing maze in India and came about unintenionally to support the weight of the building, constructed on marshy land.
There is also a blocked (tunnel)passageway which, according to legends, leads through a mile-long underground passage to a location near the Gomti river. Other passages are rumoured to lead to Faizabad (the former seat of power of the Nawabs), Allahabad and even to Delhi. They exist but have been sealed after a period of long disuse as well as fears over the disappearance of people who had purportedly gone missing, while exploring.

Monday, May 18, 2009

linkin park great divide.............

http://rapidshare.com/files/232212201/Linkin_Park_-_New_Divide.mp3.................dwnload the instrumental version from here

Saturday, February 21, 2009

why so hurried ?

what's the hurry for....is it something that is going to leave u behind the others or is it just that what the other's are doing makes u hurry...everything in this world seems to be relative ....from relative evaluation to relative growth. if it is the "others" that make u hurry then this is certainly not the right reason to hurry up things. so, do hurry up things if it really matters to your life not that of others.