Tissue Paper

Absence of someone is felt a lot than their presence! Well suitable quote for tissue papersJ. When I saw tissue paper first time in my childhood, it was a miracle for me. It was able to absorb all the ink of my ink pen in a fraction of second! A soft paper and a technical word tissue (for me which meant something fleshy as I learned in biology!) made me hero when I demonstrated it across my entire friend circle!



Self image with TP :)

In my engineering days, a hotel is said to be good/big, if tissue papers are supplied.

After joining IT industry, it took me a lot of time to recognize that we are using the same TP! But usage and value of same tissue paper are too different. As a fresher to industry, I was shocked to see that most of bags/pockets of our colleagues are filled by tissue papers.  Many companies stopped supplying them considering the “Go Green” concept or what we understood as cost cutting. It’s difficult to imagine life without TP!

But due to “Go Go(Green)” concept, many are get used to not using them anymore! at least in office.

I retained the tissue paper I got in my first flight journey towards abroad for many days as I didn’t know when I will be in trouble!

These use-n-through handy hygiene papers have many applications in our life. Talking about better usage only to keep my blog clean J

Some applications I felt are 

• Best gift item for someone whose habit is weeping and worrying. Definitely they will appreciate your gift by using them.
• Very helpful tool to steal something from canteen or hotel! (Sugar, spoon or whatever you like).
• User friendly; easy to carry and easy to through anywhere.
• Hi-5 Status!

It’s the same tissue paper, I am using/seeing from past 10 years but my views are changing time to time.

Comments are welcome!  And may be your views could change my view towards these white faces which struggle to keep us plain (not white!).

-prati

It is easier to criticize…

Once upon a time there was a painter who had just completed his course under disciple hood of a great painter. This young artist decided to assess his skills. He decided to give his best strokes on the canvass. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery.
He wanted people's opinion about his caliber and painting skills.

He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below a board which read-"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake."

While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass was filled with Xs (crosses) and some people had even written their comments on the painting.

Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's place and burst into tears. Sobbing and crying he told his master about what happened and showed the pathetic state of his creation which was filled with crosses and correction remarks.

This young artist was breathing heavily and master heard him saying "I'm useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like dying"

Master smiled and suggested "My Son, I will prove that you are a great artist and have learnt a flawless painting." Young disciple couldn't believe it and said "I have lost faith in me and I don't think I am good enough. Don't make false hopes..

"Do as I say without questioning it. It WILL work." Master interrupted him.

 Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later early morning he presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that gracefully and smiled.

"Come with me." master said.

They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another board which read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it." Master and disciple walked back home.

They both visited the place same evening. Young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!

It is easier to criticize, but difficult to improve. If you want to help people improve their behavior it is worth investing your effort in learning how to help people change their behaviors, attitudes and skills. Also, always remember not to get carried away or judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and feel depressed. Take criticism in your stride; consider that which are genuine and implement those which you think is the best to improve you as a person!!

Unforgettable Chutaka Brahma!

ಅವರವರ ಮನದಂತೆ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯೂ ಬೇರೆ,
ಕವಿಯ ಕಣ್ಣಿಗೆ ಚಂದ್ರ ಹೆಂಡತಿಯ ಮೋರೆ,
ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಶಶಿ ಬಾಂದಳದ ಚೆಂಡು,
ವಿಜ್ಜ್ಞಾನಿಗಳಿಗೆಲ್ಲ ಬರಿ ಕಲ್ಲು ಗುಂಡು!!!
- ದಿನಕರ ದೇಸಾಯಿ

It happens

There was a farmer who collected horses; he only needed one more  breed to complete his collection. One day, he found out that his  neighbor had the particular horse breed he needed. So, he constantly  botheredhis neighbor until he sold it to him. A month later, the horse  became ill and he called the veterinarian, who said: Well, your horse  has a virus. He must take this medicine for three days. I'll come back  on the 3rd day and if he's not better, we're going to have to put  him down.
Nearby, the pig listened closely to their conversation.The  next day, they gave him the medicine and left.The pig approached the horse and said: Be strong, my friend. Get up or else they're going to  put you to sleep!
On the second day, they gave him the medicine and  left.The pig came back and said: Come on buddy, get up or else you're  going to die! Come on, I'll help you get up. Let's go! One, two,  three...
On the third day, they came to give him the medicine and the  vet said:Unfortunately, we're going to have to put him down  tomorrow. Otherwise, the virus might spread and infect the other  horses. After they left, the pig approached the horse and said: Listen  pal, it's now or never! Get up, come on! Have courage! Come on! Get up!  Getup! That's it, slowly! Great! Come on, one, two, three... Good,  good.
Now faster, come on.... Fantastic! Run, run more! Yes! Yay! Yes!
You did it, you're a champion!!! All of a sudden, the owner came back,  saw the horse running in the field and began shouting: It's a miracle!

My horse is cured. This deserves a party. Let's kill the pig!

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It happens!

Campus Care Program

News to share with BDTians. Two days workshop will be organized in UBDTCE, Davangere for pre-final and final year students. You may refer the below link for more details.

https://sites.google.com/site/campuscareubdtce/

Hats off to Shridhar Hegde and Guruprasad Hegde for creating website in less than a day :)

Tom, Dick and Harry

Who are Tom, Dick and Harry?

It was when I joined BC(Brahma Chaitanya) Hostel, I heard this word for the first time in my life - TDH. Known for glorious cultrure, BC Hostel was always on top. For every known thing there was an unknown word defined in hostel dictionary. There was no ragging in hostel, only introduction. BC Beer (butter milk) was a cool drink which can cause hangover to anyone. Prefects are the richest people directly proportional to X; Ringing phone @ mess hall always reminds the (fe)melodious voice of seniors so called friends :)

OK, back to TDH, an exciting game with two participants. Player1  will pick a chit to find a personality name of any kind(a famous personality like Sania Mirza, Anna Hazare etc). Player2 will not be knowing anything about this personality. They sit like 36, back facing each other. Player1 can only say Yes, No or Pass and Player2 can ask n number of questions to crack the personality known by Player1 and it has to be in limited time!

One example Conversion for Sachin Tendulkar could be like this:

                 P2: Politics?

                 P1: No

                 P2: Sports?

                 P1: Yes

                 P2: Ball Game?

                 P1: Yes?

                 P2: Cricket?

                 P1: Yes (off course with more excitement!)

                 P2: Indian?

                 P1: Yes, Yes

                 P2: Kapil Dev?

                 P1: NoOO (Longest No I guess! tapping his head for participants madness)

                 P2: Sachin

                 P1: Yes. Thats it.

Thats it and it took about less than 15 seconds.

Its more exciting and needs more knowledge. But most important learning by this game than anything else is being TDH. TDH is defined in wikipedia as "The phrase "Tom, Dick and Harry" is a placeholder for multiple unspecified people." TDH in my view could mean that nothing, no one or ZERO. When the game starts P2 is just another TDH and he could become Hero if he can understand the unknown partner's thought, have knowledge, take decisions for next step and learn quickly what is right. At the end of timeline, together a team can be winner of TDH to become Hero from Zero or just another TDH-just another no one.

There is one bollywood film with this title but  I didnt see it.

I am nothing, when I joined hostel, I was just another no one. another TDH. BC Hostel tought me everything. In fact I also invented words like database and HNM (Censored meanings!) for the dictionary of BC Hostel.

Most of us, who joined hostel in first year were afraid to participate but it was mandatory to participate. It took us very less to know the game and be part of it. We were excited mostly because of reactions and interactions our seniors showed towards game. These are the people who inspired us! And these were the same people who took our introduction($*@&) as well. Hats off to all seniors! We are proud to be what we are today because of you!

TDH is a game of life. When you enter into life you are no one. With all patience you have,learnability and most importantly decision taking capacity can make you winner of TDH, an identity to you, your name and your family.

Getting degree is not just about gaining marks. Marks are the most important factor to get a job. But What makes the job easier is what you learnt when you were earning degree. You will be another TDH or winner of TDH based on your learnability, decision making skills and off course knowledge. Luckiest part is, its never too late; You can change everything that went wrong till now!

Just be ready to second round of TDH!*

*Game is more interesting when partners have good UI(Understanding and Interaction).

-prati

Request from your Friend

My Dear Friend,

As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday.

But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear. When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were too busy.

At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all your activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.

I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me, which is why you didn't bow your Head. You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay. There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.

You went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you didn't talk to me.

Bedtime I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well. I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.

Well, you are getting up once again. Once again I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you will give me some time. Have a nice day!

Your friend,

GOD

Free Brand New Day - for everyone, on every day

 

The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades.

So to feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever. The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste.

To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish.

The frozen fish brought a lower price. So fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks. After a little thrashing around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive. Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Because the fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste.

The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish. So how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem? How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan ? If you were consulting the fish industry, what would you recommend?

How Japanese Fish Stay Fresh:

To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged.

 

Have you realized that some of us are also living in a pond but most of the time tired & dull, so we need a Shark in our life to keep us awake and moving?

Basically in our lives Sharks are new challenges to keep us active and taste better..... The more intelligent, persistent and competent you are, the more you enjoy a challenge.

If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are steadily conquering those challenges, you are Conqueror.. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You have fun. You are alive!

No one can go back and make a brand new start. But anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.*

 

* But whatever you do, never forget the past. Memories are always sweeeet. They are steps for mysterious future.

गब्बर सिंह का चरित्र चित्रण

1. सादा जीवन, उच्च विचार: उसके जीने का ढंग बड़ा सरल था. पुराने और मैले कपड़े, बढ़ीहुई दाढ़ी, महीनों से जंग खाते दांत और पहाड़ों पर खानाबदोश जीवन. जैसे मध्यकालीन भारतका फकीर हो. जीवन में अपने लक्ष्य की ओर इतना समर्पित कि ऐशो-आराम और विलासिता केलिए एक पल की भी फुर्सत नहीं. और विचारों में उत्कृष्टता के क्या कहने! 'जो डर गया, सो मर गया'जैसे संवादों से उसने जीवन की क्षणभंगुरता पर प्रकाश डाला था.
२. दयालु प्रवृत्ति: ठाकुर ने उसे अपने हाथों से पकड़ा था. इसलिए उसने ठाकुर के सिर्फ हाथोंको सज़ा दी. अगर वो चाहता तो गर्दन भी काट सकता था. पर उसके ममतापूर्ण और करुणामयह्रदय ने उसे ऐसा करने से रोक दिया.

3. नृत्य-संगीत का शौकीन: 'महबूबा ओये महबूबा' गीत के समय उसके कलाकार ह्रदय कापरिचय मिलता है. अन्य डाकुओं की तरह उसका ह्रदय शुष्क नहीं था. वह जीवन में नृत्य-संगीतएवंकला के महत्त्व को समझता था. बसन्ती को पकड़ने के बाद उसके मन का नृत्यप्रेमी फिर से जागउठा था. उसने बसन्ती के अन्दर छुपी नर्तकी को एक पल में पहचान लिया था. गौरतलब यह किकला के प्रति अपने प्रेम को अभिव्यक्त करने का वह कोई अवसर नहीं छोड़ता था.

4. अनुशासनप्रिय नायक: जब कालिया और उसके दोस्त अपने प्रोजेक्ट से नाकाम होकरलौटे तो उसने कतई ढीलाई नहीं बरती. अनुशासन के प्रति अपने अगाध समर्पण को दर्शाते हुए उसनेउन्हें तुरंत सज़ा दी.

5. हास्य-रस का प्रेमी: उसमें गज़ब का सेन्स ऑफ ह्यूमर था. कालिया और उसके दो दोस्तोंको मारने से पहले उसने उन तीनों को खूब हंसाया था. ताकि वो हंसते-हंसते दुनिया को अलविदाकह सकें. वह आधुनिक यु का 'लाफिंग बुद्धा' था.

6. नारी के प्रति सम्मान: बसन्ती जैसी सुन्दर नारी का अपहरण करने के बाद उसने उससेएक नृत्य का निवेदन किया. आज-कल का खलनायक होता तो शायद कुछ और करता.


7. भिक्षुक जीवन: उसने हिन्दू धर्म और महात्मा बुद्ध द्वारा दिखाए गए भिक्षुक जीवन केरास्ते को अपनाया था. रामपुर और अन्य गाँवों से उसे जो भी सूखा-कच्चा अनाज मिलता था, वोउसी से अपनी गुजर-बसर करता था. सोना, चांदी, बिरयानी या चिकन मलाई टिक्का की उसने कभी इच्छा ज़ाहिर नहीं की.

8. सामाजिक कार्य: डकैती के पेशे के अलावा वो छोटे बच्चों को सुलाने का भी काम करता था. सैकड़ों माताएं उसका नाम लेती थीं ताकि बच्चे बिना कलह किए सो जाएं. सरकार ने उसपर 50,000 रुपयों का इनाम घोषित कर रखा था. उस युग में 'कौन बनेगा करोड़पति' ना होने के बावजूद लोगों को रातों-रात अमीर बनाने का गब्बर का यह सच्चा प्रयास था.

9. महानायकों का निर्माता: अगर गब्बर नहीं होता तो जय और व1रू जैसे लुच्चे-लफंगे छोटी-मोटी चोरियां करते हुए स्वर्ग सिधार जाते. पर यह गब्बर के व्यक्तित्व का प्रताप था कि उन लफंगों में भी महानायक बनने की क्षमता जागी.