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

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!

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

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.

Thinking (+/-)

Regular rumors, latest updates and new faces are hot topics of evening pantry visit. Today I was sitting with our test team members. One of new joinee in test team said "My parents always taught me to be positive, think positive. But now here in testing I have to think negatively to find all bugs". For a second we all liked his statement. I felt too good to learn another fantastic dialog. Just couple of days after that I read an article in Vijaya Karanataka which was something like 

While the optimists invented the airplanes, the pessimists invented the parachutes!Negative thinking is also necessary to make anything fool proof.Positive thinkers leave some holes in their plans while negative thinkers seal them.

It was like an avalanche in my unused brain and i started thinking (positively or negatively?) that negative thinking is much more required.  My thoughts get stimulated with many examples. Like breaks in vehicles are meant for negative scenarios. We carry water bottles for a journey with a negative thought that we wont get water on this planet while travelling where as earth is the only planet to have water. 

Soon I started feeling like everything we have here are actually because of negative thoughts. We build house to keep safe from sunlight, rain and other natural events. We have a big telecommunication system to spread news to be safe and to know others are safe. And Job security- we work hard in a negative thought of loosing job. All medicines, hospitals, military, aerospace, science and even holy books mention about hell . . .. 

beep beep . . . 

I just received an SMS which interrupted my serious thoughts. 

Received on 29th August @ 6.30 PM.  

Your Salary has been credited to your Account . . . .

Next thing in my mind - which movie s running at INOX and Forum? Nothing else.

-PC

Fast-Food & Fast-Track

Fast Food - term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. 

Fast Track - is an informal English phrase meaning "the quickest and most direct route to achievement of a goal, as in competing for professional advancement. What happens when two "fast"s collide? Here goes the story.

It was another happy moment to visit my friend's marriage ceremony. After all the standard procedures of wishing, and smiling for photo we finally reached dining hall. With many variants South Indian dish was tempting. We were served with plain rice after Poori and Palav. I and my friend - Mukesh, who is from Bihar, were waiting for something to eat along with plain rice; we were in hurry to catch the next train. May be after couple of minutes, servant came towards us yelling "Sambaar-Rasam, Sambar-Rasam...  ". (Sambaar is a dish made of Lentils (daal) and other seasonal vegetables. Where as Rasam is a dish prepared by tomato, tamarind etc but without any Lentils (daal) ).

He was actually serving fast food. I just looked at him and made space in my plate; he served me. Mukesh is more choosy in everything as much as he can. He was confused with Sambaar|Rasam finally said Rasam. Servant was as quick that by the time Mukesh say as Rasam,  he served two plates next to Mukesh; servant was far away. Bad luck! 

Mukesh was not happy about this but couldn't say anything; just continued with eating other side dishes. I didn't say anything too.

Another servant came this time with same advertisement "Sambaar-Rasam, Sambar-Rasam...  ". Mukesh said "Sambaar". This time Mukesh was almost yelling! But still servant just continued to serve others in fast track, ignoring Mukesh's order(?).

I just couldn't control my laugh :) His face was like another shoe popstart! I requested servant in native language finally to manage situation. 

Servants were serving the fast food in fast track :) First servant was serving Sambaar first but questioned  like "Sambaar or Rasam?". Next servant came with Rasam and he asked same question too. Considering that first servant didn't serve Rasam, Mukesh asked for Sambaar second time!

Poor Cat!

A man hated his wife's cat and he decided to get rid of it. He drove 20 blocks away from home and dropped the cat there. The cat was already walking up the driveway when he approached his home.

The next day, he decided to drop the cat 40 blocks away but the same thing happened. He kept increasing the number of blocks but the cat kept coming home before him.At last he decided to drive a few miles away, turn right, then left, past the bridge, then right again and another right and so on until he reached what he thought was a perfect spot and dropped the cat there.

An hour later.... The man calls his wife at home and asked her, "Janu is the cat there?"

"Yes, why do you ask?" answered the wife.

Frustrated the man said," Put that damn cat on the phone, I am lost and I need directions to reach home!!!"




Moral: “ How much ever we dislike somebody, someday we will need their assistance. So never worry how many people dislike you... "
-PC