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 12:32 | 12/Mar/2008
Hold My Hand....
Little girl and herfather were crossing a bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter, "Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don"t fall into the river." The little girl said, "No, Dad.. YOU hold my hand." "What"s the difference?" Asked the puzzled father. "There"s a big difference," replied the little girl.  "If I h... more...
 17:43 | 13/Feb/2008
History of Valentine's Day....
As early as the fourth century B.C., the Romans engaged in an annual young man"s rite to passage to the God Lupercus. The names of the teenage women were placed in a box and drawn at random by adolescent men; thus, a man was assigned a woman companion for the duration of the year, after which another lottery was staged. After eight hundred years of... more...
 13:06 | 27/Jan/2008
Earthships: Future-proof buildings
Half buried in the dry, red earth of New Mexico, are a series of buildings, unconventional in appearance and radical in design. They're Earthships -- sustainable, self-sufficient homes -- and the 50 or so that are scattered outside the New Mexico town of Taos constitute the Earthship world community. Earthships are the brainchild of Michael Reynold... more...
 13:12 | 12/Jan/2008
Secret behind the corn field
A reporter once asked a farmer to divulge the secret behind his corn, which won the state fair contest year after year. The farmer confessed it was all because he shared his seed with his neighbors."Why do you share your best seed corn with your neighbors when you're entering the same contest each year?" asked the reporter."Why sir," said the farme... more...
 18:13 | 31/Dec/2007
SPIRITUALITY vs. RELIGION
I found this posted on the net somewhere and felt it would be a great blog.    Spirituality says that God is within us, and that we do not need anyone else to make this particular divine connection for us.    Religion says that we are separated from God, and that we need to communicate with and worship this ascended entity in order to make the divi... more...
 14:47 | 31/Dec/2007
My First .....
First....What does it mean to you? Have you ever realised that some of the firsts make a huge impression on a person. First day @ school, first puff of cigarette, First Glass of beer , First kiss, First child ... etc. What is it about a first that burns into your memory like a picture? You can recall every word, movement, thought, everything that s... more...
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 Dheeraj bansal | 12:51 | 12/Mar/2008
Friends: (78)  | City: Chandigarh  | Interests: driving, playing ...
life
It is a Mystery,an unsolved history,sometimes, full of sorrow,        sometimes full of joyMaking you feel on top of the world,Like the stars or shining pearlsSometimes, shun you downLike a king's snatched crowns.Life forces you to think!It makes you fool just in an eye blink,It makes you to wonderIs your life worth living or its quist a blunder!wh...  more...
 Nousheen khan | 13:41 | 1/Mar/2008
Friends: (18)  | City: Bhopal  | Interests: Music,singin,danc...
Fex For PM
     Hi everyone, On the very first day of the Padyatra more than 300 people came together for support in Central Park, Connaught Place, Delhi. For those of you who who missed it here is a brief report along with pictures. http://www.bhopal.net/blog_act/archives/ 2008/02/delhi_asks_prim.html Please visit www.bhopal.net & for updates on the Padyatra ...  more...
 shan mugam | 15:26 | 11/Mar/2008
Friends: (43)  | City: Chennai  | Interests: Music,Reading boo...
Where is the India going
we should give the more important to other sports such as hockey,tennis . But in india everybody give the important to cricket.  if we give the important only to cricket, surely india does not go olympic.  more...
 sonu chandla | 16:03 | 28/May/2008
Friends: (275)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Music, Dance, rea...
Show the world what you can do
Talent Trove Inc. (www.talenttrove.com) is building the largest online talent community in the world, making it the preferred destination for people of all ages to showcase their diverse creative abilities.   We are looking for talented individuals of all kinds to join our community and get a shot at being discovered.  We provide the ideal platform...  more...
 Vibhuti | 10:50 | 11/Jun/2008
Friends: (450)  | City: Ahmedabad  | Interests: Living life fulle...
Mother Earth
Dear Friends,Reading many things on Global Warming on iLand so here is little contribution from my side…it’s simply and even we all can do it……….yes or no??Reduce your Carbon Footprints:22 ways to make a DifferenceAT HOME:1.          Use Energy Saving Light Bulbs2.          Take a re-usable bag when you go shopping.3.          Use public transport ...  more...
 manish shah | 12:46 | 2/Feb/2008
Friends: (5)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: I love to read th...
C N POTOS
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 Nikhat Fatima | 21:00 | 17/Jun/2008
Friends: (137)  | City: Hyderabad  | Interests: Reading, writing,...
Commuting Experiences VI
Paradise coffin Makers Another thing I never fail to observe during my commutation is the way my thoughts are suddenly drawn to death.If I am on the right side of the bus, I can see the Catholic cemetery.  But most of the times I am seated on the left.  And on the left side, just opposite to the cemetery in the same vicinity is a small shop with th...  more...
 Animesh Raj | 19:01 | 25/Feb/2008
Friends: (159)  | City: Manipal  | Interests: Philately, numism...
Divided We Stand...
It takes only a faction of people to show us the kind of fractured society we live in. It takes only a group of rogues to let us realize how effete our police force is. It takes only a few common beings to let us know that we live in a country full of insensitive bigots who are not even ready for dialogue- violence is the only language they speak. ...  more...
 Moe M | 01:40 | 25/Jun/2008
Friends: (267)  | City: Third Rock  | Interests: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ -...
Life N Living
Relationships We were lovers, but now she is my biggest enema!We have hated each other for so long.I want to borrow the hatchet.My relationship with my ax girlfriend was so painful. 4) FOOD AND COOKINGDo you like this food?I made it from scratching!I never liked mushrooms,but now they are starting to grow in me.Do you like your coffee cremated?Are ...  more...
 Sami Ahmed | 13:29 | 2/Jun/2008
Friends: (325)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Writing, Reading ...
Buying Books
Today I will tell you my experiences with books. Being a voracious reader from childhood, I read whatever I get my hands on. When I was a child I used to borrow magazines and story books from friends and relatives. Or used to go to library where I could read all kind of magazines and novels. Thus my reading habit continued. But, ironically, I never...  more...
 meenakshi sh... | 17:47 | 30/Apr/2008
Friends: (245)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: reading, writing,...
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 Licensed Pirate | 07:09 | 27/Jun/2008
Friends: (336)  | City: kuala lumpur  | Interests: Blogging.surfing ...
How to Ripen Tomatoes
A beautiful woman loved growing tomatoes, but couldn't seem to get her tomatoes to turn red. One day, while taking a stroll, she came upon a gentleman neighbour who had the most beautiful garden full of huge red tomatoes. The woman asked the gentleman, "What do you do to get your tomatoes so red?" The gentleman responded, "Well, twice a day I stand...  more...
 Mithu | 08:43 | 29/Jul/2006
Friends: (91)  | City: Kannur  | Interests: Loving, keeping F...
I Love You !
When U Were Only 5 Yrs Old, I Said I Love U...U Asked Me: "What Is It?" When U Were 15 Yrs Old, I Said I Love U....U Blushed.. U Look Down And Smile.. When U Were 20 Yrs Old, I Said I Love U..U Put Ur Head On My Shoulder AndHold My Hand.. Afraid That I Might Dissapear.. When U Were 25 Yrs Old, I Said I Love U..U Prepare Breakfast And Serve It InFro...  more...
 sohamswami | 09:12 | 24/Jun/2008
Friends: (760)  | City: HIMALAYAS  | Interests: TO OPEN THE EYES ...
BANOMALI AND THE GOD
Banomali can be fearless. He really can be fearless,when he is drunk. As the alcohol flows inside,it washes away all the grief,sadness and fear. Banomali ponda, at his level has nothing to loose but he fears death and he fears humiliation. He can remember vividly how he lost his entire family-his son,daughters and his wife Kamala, in that devastati...  more...
 kamalesh | 07:42 | 12/Feb/2008
Friends: (347)  | City: Madurai  | Interests: chatting
online earnings only for indians
Dear friends,                    All of you listen me. easy way online earning business in india for indians only. my earning growth starts from January.Rs.140/=only is your investment it gives life long income.If you like visit:www.skamarajan.cash2all.com    more...
 monu g | 17:09 | 19/Jun/2008
Friends: (193)  | City: This Heavenly Planet  | Interests: To Live Life To I...
Performance Evaluations
On Evaluating Employee Performance (From a Manager to an Employee)I admit it. I have a love/hate attitude about performance evaluations. I love it when you do great work and I get to tell you, and perhaps reward you for your contributions. On the other hand, I hate it when you don’t do great work, and I not only have to tell you, but also deal with...  more...
 rakhee sinha | 21:02 | 3/Jan/2008
Friends: (65)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Reading,Net surfi...
A contradiction that I wish exists...
I read a very beautiful mail recently. It said, those who are always seen as the strongest, are in fact the weakest internally. Those who are always seen helping, caring and protecting others are the ones who need help,love,care and protection the most. And the ones who never show their feelings are the ones who feel it most deeply.And if the world...  more...
 nimisha bhat... | 13:50 | 13/Mar/2008
Friends: (156)  | City: Lucknow  | Interests: music,book readin...
SOME THING MEANING FUL
If you're mad with someone and nobody's there to fix the situation... You fix it. Maybe today, that person still wants to be your friend. And if u doesn't, tomorrow can be too late.                                            If you're in love with somebody, but that person doesn't know... tell her/him. Maybe today, that person is also in love with ...  more...
 vanna ici | 21:52 | 23/Apr/2008
Friends: (163)  | City: Hyderabad  | Interests: Reading, chatting...
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
SUMMER HOLIDAYSHot summer is here again,It jogs memories of college days,when, classes sound boring,Exams tensions left us mourning.Final glance and chat with friends,Canteen place were full of trends.Skipping classes for more fun with mates,Gone all fret and professors threats.Gossiping n gulping colourful ice candy,Samosas, green mango & tamarind...  more...
 RAGHU IYER | 01:16 | 21/Jun/2008
Friends: (108)  | City: Ahmedabad  | Interests: Time
DLIHC ESUBA
      WHO DO YOU TRUST MORE IN LIFE? DON'T TRUST ANYONE!! CAN YOU TRUST YOURSELF? Picture source: http://www.upstate.edu/gch/services/care /gifs/sweetgirl.jpg  more...
 A J | 07:30 | 19/Jun/2008
Friends: (276)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Chopping off the ...
And I banged my head…
10 times! I say I wanted to bang it a 100 times more after watching Dasavataram! Phew… what a movie. What a damn bloody movie (grrr... splutter mutter) It seems like Kamal Hassan was in a mood to experiment with different roles, try out different make-ups and see how he looked like, much like a little baby girl trying out mumma’s make up. Kamal tri...  more...
 Divyani | 08:00 | 11/Jun/2008
Friends: (223)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: bus yu he
Sarkar Raj And 3:10 to Yuma
Sarkar Raj And 3:10 to Yuma: One of my co-worker, who also has become a dear friend and brother, rushed to me on Friday afternoon and said “Sarkar Raj has got rave reviews….lets go Di…lets book the tickets online lest we reach theatre and the show is sold out”.  He was so excited and jumbing up and down that it kinda rubbed off on me as well.  So w...  more...
 sarika bhanot | 10:49 | 22/May/2008
Friends: (148)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Keep Changing
joke
स्पेनिश नौसेना के एक युध्दपोत ; का कप्तान एक दिन डेक पर टहल रह&#...  more...
 Saurin Parikh | 14:59 | 2/May/2008
Friends: (128)  | City: Ahmedabad  | Interests: Sunrise & Sunset ...
Tashan Ve
It was a good thing that Tashan didn’t release in multiplexes. A hell of a lot of money was saved with cinema goers not having to fork out 150 bucks per ticket.Single-screen theatres were expected to do good business thanks to the movie not releasing in multiplexes, but with lacklustre reviews coming in from all corners, no one really went to a sin...  more...
 Ravi Kumar | 12:11 | 7/Mar/2007
Friends: (45)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Music, DJing, Cri...
Just Because............
Just because no one has been fortunate enough to realize what a gold mine you are, doesn't mean you shine any less. Just because no one has been smart enough to figure out that you can't be topped, doesn't stop you from being the best. Just because no one has come along to share your life, doesn't mean that day isn't coming. Just because no one has...  more...
 Sandhya Suri | 21:47 | 21/Jan/2008
Friends: (658)  | City: Jaipur  | Interests: Life
Smirk
Wandering…The dark alleys of the mind’s deepest corridorsResounding… Crying…Grasping the folds of the silken shawl of memoriesSearching… Seeking…Truths too bitter to tell, too smattered with the bloodSpreading… Covering…Hiding the realities, the ignorant bliss of a heartless mindSalvaging… Begging…For redemption from the knowledge that defies the s...  more...
 Namrata Sriv... | 11:44 | 22/Jun/2008
Friends: (267)  | City: Kanpur  | Interests: interested in alm...
Sab random ha re!
The convincing ability of human beings is mindblowing. We convince ourselves for just everything. Anything, which does not please us, but is necessary for us to do; and we very smartly convince ourselves to follow what brain says. I feel sorry for my heart, I take it so forgranted.Lucky are those, who are in love with themselves. I too love myself,...  more...
 Lissome Lady | 23:10 | 17/Jun/2008
Friends: (272)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Life, people, lit...
ARRESTING THE LAW
 Crime and law are partners bound by vigorous handcuffs. They are two sides of the same coin – opposites, linked so inextricably, that the boundaries seem to blur and like Orwell’s pig and man one cannot tell which is which.  Nowhere is this seamless blending more true than in India where the seats of administration and thereby law are densely occu...  more...
 Sanjib Karmee | 17:45 | 5/Jan/2008
Friends: (14)  | City: Aachen,Germany  | Interests: Politics
Who are Bharat Ratnas????......Bollywood...
Indeed this award can be conferred to a sportsman or a film star, but we need to access theother side of his/her image; what they have done for the people of India, apart from entertainment. Do they have opened hospitals and educational-institutions for poor and shirtless of millions of Indians or they are helping the street-children of India to be...  more...
 DENSON JOSEPH | 22:39 | 27/May/2008
Friends: (720)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Fitness
AARUSHI MURDER CASE
Assuming Dr Talwar is innocent,I am just forced to think about the trauma which this broken hearted father might be going through.Here is a dead soul,who has just lost his dear daugther, his pain had not even subsided that he was arrested, accused & stigmatised as the "killer father", and to cap it all;is now currently being tormented, tortured & t...  more...
 Navita | 11:55 | 3/Jun/2008
Friends: (320)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: I keep traveling ...
Gambling in Macau,Hong Kong Part IV
One can get a serviceable manicure, pedicure and massage in any town. For true Hong Kong style pampering and pummeling reflexology is the word. Reflexogy booths abound but the best and largest outfits are Happy Foot, just by the Mid Levels Escalator that carries intense – faced locals up and down the vertiginous streets. When I entered I thought it...  more...
 sandeep koul | 10:27 | 23/Jun/2008
Friends: (290)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Photography,Trave...
Amarnath yatra
Amarnath yatraAmarnath is yet another name of lord Shiva. I had the pleasure of going to Amarnath twice. You can go to Amarnathji via The beautiful town of pehalgoan(pehalgam).This route will take you around 2-3 days to reach Amarnathji depending on your pace. This particular route have some of the best vistas one can see and enjoy. The typical rou...  more...
 Dipankar Maj... | 17:08 | 14/May/2008
Friends: (9)  | City: Kolkata  | Interests: Computer, Music ,...
Nice Quotes..
"If we get involved in fears about the future, we shall miss the chances that the present offers us.""It is essential to know that to be a happy person, a happy family, a happy society, it is very crucial to have a good heart, that is very crucial. World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just the absence of violence but the manifest...  more...
 Anulekha Muk... | 09:21 | 31/May/2008
Friends: (165)  | City: Kolkata  | Interests: reading,painting,...
Hi
I can only thank all of you for being so patient and kind with all the glitches that went with my post. The painting is nothing earth shattering, it's only the words that are so inspiring which prompted me to write the post. And Di, you are so right...both of them need a eyebrow job very urgently...LOL. Thank you all once again.  more...
 vijayakumar ... | 15:21 | 1/Sep/2006
Friends: (7)  | Interests: Reading, watching...
No person deserves your tears, who deserves them will never make you cry  more...
 Reshma Thakkar | 18:43 | 28/May/2008
Friends: (2268)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Enjoying life as ...
Scribbled Rubbish
  Today is gone Tomorrow comes Past gone...Future arrives No end to start No start to end Life continues Saddling on the reins of life Till one reaches where can you tell Confused Wavered But still galloping To an unknown place called destiny....    more...
 tincy | 16:46 | 1/Apr/2008
Friends: (122)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: I am SW-Eng. & in...
Vaginal inflammation
 Symptoms     Irritation and itching of the genital area Inflammation (irritation, redness, and swelling) of the labia majora, labia minora, or perineal area Vaginal discharge Foul vaginal odor Discomfort or burning when urinating Exams and Tests     Prevention     Use of a condom during sexual intercourse can prevent most sexually transmitted vagi...  more...
 Binndu k | 12:08 | 27/Jun/2008
Friends: (416)  | City: Bangalore  | Interests: Soch ko Badlo, Si...
Love is...
But some emotions don't make a lot of noise. It's hard to hear pride. Caring is real faint - like a heartbeat. And pure love - why, some days it's so quiet, you don't even know it's there.  To love is find pleasure in the happiness of the person loved.  The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love.  There are more people who wish to be loved than...  more...
 Stylish Gal | 01:10 | 12/Sep/2007
Friends: (247)  | Interests: Masti, awaragardi...
Flame Part 3
Do you rememberWhen we first met... in that cold december  I shivered in my blue Cashmere pulloverYes! The one with exact shade of my eyesn how we instantly felt those strong vibes Do you rememberThe way we waited to catch a glimpseTime stood still, the world in an eclipseAnd when we met our eyes were lockedchoking with emotions the mind was blocke...  more...
 Kiran Raivad... | 10:58 | 26/Dec/2007
Friends: (179)  | City: Calcutta  | Interests: journalism, liter...
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART...FOR THE HEART. (Posting it as it may be useful/kr)  A chat with Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for its employees . The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone. Qn: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart? Ans:1. Diet - Less ...  more...
 vira | 10:28 | 26/Jun/2008
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