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Can you really get over anything and move on?

It's really hard to say this but yes it's actually true. We live n a different world now. People move on much quickly then we think. They make decisions practically and we can be emotional fools to stay In the same place hoping and wishing for them to come back. That's definitely not happening. 

They meet new people find new happiness and new reasons to smile. We compromise, cause we cannot be like them. It's just not us. For us things are different. We smile at the world and hide all the tsunamis and hurricanes and nuclear bombs are bursting at the same time within us. We show up a brave face to the world but yes we have learned an important lesson in life, not to do the same mistake again. Generally it doesn't happen again coz the consequences already faced are such high we really dun wanna go through them again. We definitely don't. 

We are broken from inside but evolve so strongly that we can stand any calamity in the world. We are ready to face the world with a new face and new us. Small things don't seem to bother us anymore, they seems childish stuff and we aim for higher stakes and that's when you know.... You have grown up and out shined yourself. You have successfully passed another test of life and ready for the next level. 

By the time new level is uploaded we get little bit of sunshine in our lives to refresh and be prepared for more. This time stakes are higher... Be careful and play wisely. Don't fall even if you do get up and hit harder... Fight it out and be the winner you always wanted to see within you. 

Doing business in India not possible without corruption??

Companies in India are finding it difficult to do business in India because of the growing corruption. Many MNC's have fallen for bribery and violation of US FCPA acts in recent times.
All this maybe a co incidence but US Security and Exchange Commission  thinks otherwise. They plan to enforce an American Law called FCPA - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to keep a watch.
 The US SEC is now investigating over 100 companies including at least half a dozen cases where bribes were allegedly paid in India.
Many companies have the same thing to say about entering into India is that there is a huge pile of system to undergo to enter Indian market, for example there is a central labour law and every state has its own state laws.
Many top managements have been charged of bribery and had to be replaced from time and again. For an MNC if the top management has political background it was considered good few years back now it is treated as negative thing. Hence a background check is done before hiring up especially the top management.
In order to maintain a clear slate, KRAFT started in operations in India and had asked for a lot of reporting, it came in as a shock to the Indians !
Now many companies have left the operations in the hands of the Indians to deal with its laws and compliance their way. They feel setting up businesses in developed nations is much easier as compared to India. WHAT A SHAME!
MNCs may be red-faced today, but Indian businesses too need to learn from their follies. Armed with robust global compliance programmes, it could well be MNCs that emerge smelling like a rose in the years ahead even as wannabe Indian MNCs facing the brunt of bribery laws of developed nations earn the unenviable soubriquet of 'Ugly Indian'.

IKEA's new catalog transforms to furniture

I read an article in the morning and it sounds so awesome.. IKEA's upcoming catalog makes the furniture comes alive.
The real thing is you select the page the furniture u want select for your home. Place the catalog in the area where u want the furniture, and the app helps you to recreate the same in your house in the area in your house and helps u make decision of buying it.
I think this is a really cool and innovative thing anyone has done till now. Only thing to see is how much sales does it help IKEA to increase in the years to come.
IKEA has always been my favorite store for household purchases. The IKEA store in Dubai really amused me the first time I visited it. It really has interesting stuff which you can easily make space for in the house. Be it furniture or any other house decor stuff which you generally don't find anywhere else.
I am eagerly waiting for it to come to India soon and get hold of the items in India as well. 

Does MBA teach enterpreneurship?

This is a debate actually I feel.. it all depends on your instincts and your own will. Now a days lot of B- schools are providing programs and are encouraging business ideas from the students and also funding them. So incase if you have a good idea in your mind, a b- school might be able to help you. Premium B- Schools definitely encourage students to start their own firm and follow their passion and not run behind being hired by someone else.

I have personally seen lot of my classmates turning entrepreneurs and doing very well in their lives. I feel during these years when recession is a constant factor in our lives today, entrepreneurship is the rightful solution to cover up some of the unemployment phase.

Feeling AWESOME... after a long long time!!

The work keeps me going... after all my brain starts functioning in the right direction again ... honestly I am not a person who can stay limited to the household stuff. I need to work as well, be it small or big. I finally started on my own project and hopefully it will be out soon.. so details later.

I used to keep scratching my head all the time and think, "hey, I am not a person who can run out of idea!!??!!!", I used to feel really wasted.. now that I have one I feel so awesome and my energy levels are up too. :)

It's about the rush .....

I was watching Grey's Anatomy yesterday and the it was all about the large tumor that was called the "Beast of All Tumors".. loved the way Derek planned and took the tumor out successfully, which many surgeons declined to operate on. It was labelled inoperable tumor.

During the whole episode it was about dedication the thrill and excitement about your work and how you face new challenges everyday and you go through them. Everything that we do in real life we all have different stories behind it...  for me writing this is because I love expressing my thoughts in writing more than talking them out.

It was very inspiring to see how he got through it operating on it for almost a day. If you have the dedication to do something in your life and its right then automatically you will have followers. You do not have to run behind them. They will come behind you. Derek was supported by all this staff and everytime he failed he was picked up and was supported so that he could work on the tumor.

One thing is true, if something bothers you... Sleep on it and talk about it again later or next day. 

 

Work and Home

Its becoming little hectic for me to manage home and work at the same time although its work from home and its fun coz I dont have to use maths its just about creativity. The more creative you are the more fun the job will be.

Online marketing job can be tedious at the same time fun. With the social media coming in picture marketing yourself is easy and difficult. Now I understand that your new business idea can be great but at the same time getting through in the eyes of other people is equally difficult coz not everyone thinks like you.

I am kind of enjoying my life right now as a write, working lady and a housewife. It actually forces me to get up early in the morning in order to meet my agenda for the day. I am learning something new everyday and I hope to be doing so for the rest of my life.

Astro Food

As the saying goes no love is no love sincerer than the love of food. I found this article when I was sorting my old papers and going through my food recipe collection. It had some interesting insights on food and its relation with astrology.

                                                   ARIES
Idea of romantic dinner: Dinner while watching a car racing rally or a go carting match.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Oysters
Health food for this zodiac: Beetroot, radishes, grapes,tomatos, beans, brown rice,lentils,walnuts,olives,lettuce,cauliflower, cucumber,spinach,brocoli, brussels, sprouts, veal,swordfish, bananas,figs and pumpkin.
Special tip: An Arian should eat sufficient proteins and drink lots of
water.


TAURUS
Idea of romantic dinner:  A cooked by order by a personally known chef in cozy, dim light, warm and aromatic restautant with instrumental music in the background.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Chocolates
Health food for this zodiac: Asparagus, beets, cauliflower,spinach, cucumber, fresh fruits and green salads.
Special tip: This sign must make an effort to eat light food and drink lots of water.


CANCER

Idea of romantic dinner:  They would simply adore a cozy dinner in the confines of their home, cooked by their loved ones.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: A celebration drink.
Health food for this zodiac: Egg yolks, yogurt and calcium rich food.
Special tip: Starches, sugar and salt should b avoided.

GEMINI
Idea of romantic dinner: A book reading or a poetry session with a group of friends and family.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Pears
Health food for this zodiac: Asparagus, green beans, carrots, spinach,  oranges, peaches, lemons, pineapple, almonds, grape juice, apples, cauliflower and lettuce.
Special tip: Deep breathing and chewing food properly will greatly help those belonging to this sign.

AQUARIUS
Idea of romantic dinner: Latest movie and dinner at a restaurant.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Oranges
Health food for this zodiac: Spinach, radishes, ocean fish, tuna, clams, peaches, pears, lettuce, corn,lemon and oranges. Broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes,strawberries, pineapple, dates, figs, yogurt and natural cheese.
Special tip: Love to relax and avoid eating junk food.




LEO
Idea of romantic dinner: Love to be invited or a grand dinner in one of the most expensive restaurants in town
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Caviar
Health food for this zodiac: Whole wheat and ryne products, almonds, apples, figs. Food tht aids circulation of blood and making proteins.
Special tip: Low cholesterol food and food rich in iron are recommended.

VIRGO
Idea of romantic dinner: An outing with friends dedicated for a charity or a cause.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Papaya
Health food for this zodiac: Green leafy vegetables, grain breads, whole wheat, bananas, lemons apple, cabbage. Easy to digest food like yogurt, corn bread, eggs, brown rice, eggs and cottage cheese.
Special tip: Should try and eat fresh and unprocessed food.




LIBRA
Idea of romantic dinner: Formal dinner at the most chic and stylish restaurant.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Chocolates
Health food for this zodiac: Strawberries, apples, raisins, almonds, tomatoes, wheat, brown rice and oatmeal. Funtion well with high protein diet, salads.
Special tip: Drink lots of water.

SCORPIO
Idea of romantic dinner: Surprise dinner at an exotic place.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Roasted Nuts
Health food for this zodiac: Food rich in calcium sulphate in their diet like asparagus, cauliflower, radishes, prunes, onions, parsnips, tomatoes, figs. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Special tip: Do not add any ingredient that will add excitement to the already volatile emotions.



SAGITTARIUS
Idea of romantic dinner: Elaborate dinner at an up-market rececourse restaurant or a pinic by the river.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Grapes
Health food for this zodiac:  Fruits and vegetables, raw salads, figs, prunes, strawberries, pears, apples, oats.
Foods do not agree are fats, gravies, cream, butter, candy and chocolate.
Special tip: Avoid erratic diet.

CAPRICORN
Idea of romantic dinner: Old word charm place with old shops stops in 17th century.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Asparagus
Health food for this zodiac: Lemons, raisins, dairy foods. Foods rich in calcium phosphate.
Special tip: Include exercises in their routine and avoid worrying.

PISCES
Idea of romantic dinner: Dinner on a boat watching moonlight on a cruise or floating amidst the sea.
Aphrodisiac for this sign: Fresh Figs
Health food for this zodiac: Food rich in iron like broccoli, figs, nuts egg yolks, onions, oysters, spinach, lemons and oranges.High protein intake with less fats.
Special tip: Susceptible to ill effects of drinks will age a native of this sign quicker than any zodiac. 

Communication?? Yes its important !

Yes, I agree takes a lot of guts to talk to someone about how you feel for them and how would you like to see things in a different way. Be sure you express it in the right way. Only if we speak can our opinions will be taken into account.

if you want to communicate effectively, defend what you say. Once you have said something you can never go backward; you must back it up. Pick up the words that will express exactly what you are thinking of. Do not beat around the bush and keep the other person solving the puzzle for you. Do not expect the person to be as good as to read your mind all the time.

Communication is not always about talking, one must also be a good listener. If you do not listen and understand what the other person is saying then all goes down the drain. Understanding plays a very important part here. This is how a trust and a bond is built in a relationship and a balance is maintained.

If you are having serious communication issues, write down your feelings in forms of letters and cards and send it across to the person. In this way you have communicated your feelings also and plus you ended up doing something nice for your loved one. Do not make this a daily habit as it will not be appreciated all the time.

Power of Media

Unknowingly or knowingly the power of media has taken new heights in our lives. A minute ago something happens in some other part of the world, we instantly know about it either as email alert of if we have the app of any news application.

Facebook is such a strong media in today's times that even if we dont happen to watch the news channel we get to know from facebook. How?? Status message of friends and close people. People have to put up their views on facebook whether it is required or not. Sometimes I feel people have started to do a few things just so that they can show off on facebook like buying a new dress or visiting a nice place for the weekend. The pictures have to be there on facebook.

It is impossible to get off completely from the virtual world if you wish to discontinue yourself from it and keep your life private. I dont see that happening anytime soon.

Google has made people's minds so depended on itself that if Google dosent have an answer to something we wish to know, only then people start thinking. I do not know if it is good or bad but definately media and internet has changed our lives.

It has become impossible to survive without a proper internet connection these days. Everything has an application now which is easily downloadable from any OS. Mostly..!

There is so much information flow around us all the time that people keep reading and keep themselves upto date with all the happenings in and around them. It is a good thing and yes it has helped people in lot many ways.

As long as media keeps it true and unbiased it is so useful that it is unbeatable with anything.
This reminds me India has won Cannes Lions Festival for Outdoor Media for The Times of India campaign, feels very proud for our advertisers and the creative minds that have gone into making this happen. I hope we win more and more in other categories as well.

Media has the power to built and destroy the reputation of an individual, organization or itself. It is time when media has to take a stand and decide which way it has to make its future.

Uniting India with Branding

We get to see a lot of brands making advertisements having South Indian characters in them. Be it Mahindra, Finolex or Idea ads where is father says to a group of kids playing holi not to put colours on him since he is a South India, but he ends up playing with them.

It is a nice and fresh way to get advertising new ways to get connected with different cultures in India. There was a time where Gujratis were famous and the same culture was shown in all the serials from Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi to Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.

Eventually, Marwaris started taking over with the huge Rajasthani Mahals and the food in films like Paheli.

Since Punjabis were ruling the brands for a long time it is nice to see some change and the risk the advertisers are taking but trying to potray different cultures of India.

South Indians are ruling right now since most of our Bollywood movies are remake of South Indian movies and they happen to do really well at our Box Office also. Now is the time to wait and watch if our Bollywood stars playing South Indian characters will woe the audience or not. Ra.One did not make much of an impression now is the time to see if Chennai Express can change that.