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 10:03 | 25/Aug/2008
Usain Bolt Speed
Found in one of the forums…Question:- Anyone know what Usain Bolt's speed was in km/h during the 100m final?Answer 1:- Well he ran it in what, 9.68 seconds? that's 10.3199 meters/second which translates to 23.084 miles/hour for the race, which is 37.15164 km / hrAnswer 2:-You would have to do a slow-motion analysis of a recording of the race, with ... more...
 18:01 | 22/Jun/2008
Bally:- A great place to work
Bally:- A great place to work???This is the motto of Bally. In every town hall meetings, CEO used to give so much of hype to these words. This time, he was facing lots of challenge from so many people. One girl named Archana, was openly challenging him. She was pointing out so many things against him. Anyways I would not have done something like th... more...
 23:20 | 4/Jun/2008
Indian Premier League
Indian Premier League                   Was it a blessing or a curse?The so much hyped Indian Premier League thus finished yesterday with Rajasthan Royals The Real Under dogs finished as the champions. What did India gain out of this tournament? If this was an India Pak match, at least we could have talked about SOME FORM OF PATRIOTISM ;-) But in t... more...
 10:26 | 19/Mar/2008
Marumakal land cheythu
Read only if u have enough time and can comfortably read Malayalam in English letters… My own story!! J Bangalore:- March 19 2008 :- 06:00 AMSwantham Lekhakan           Whitefield il vadakakku thamasikkukakayum, Swadesham Mooledathu ullathumaya Vasumathy Mani) Ammayude veettilekku randamathoru marumakal koodi ethiyirikkunnu.. Pularkale sumar 6 mani... more...
 17:49 | 7/Feb/2008
Chennai :- The Metro
The 6 days stay in Chennai, changed my whole perceptions about Chennai as a city. I had been here for quite some time, when I was doing my main project. Also my brother was settled here, so I was more or less a frequent visitor. Prior to this trip, I had the perception that Bangalore is much better than Chennai in terms of good living conditions. B... more...
 15:20 | 31/Jan/2008
I am going onsite :-)
Thus after almost six and a half months of stay in Bally Technologies, I am about to go for an onsite trip. Dont get surprised after knowing the following things.. Place of onsite :- ChennaiDuration of my stay :- 1 weekMode of Transportation :- KSRTC Volvo bus.The only good thing about the trip is that company is providing the food and accomodation... more...
 10:59 | 21/Jan/2008
Taare Zameen Par
Taare Zameen Par belongs to Master Darsheel Safary. The Eight year kid is amazing with his acting capabilities. He played the role of Ishaan Awasthi for whom it is difficult to make a high impact in studies, tests and the home work when compared to the kids in his age group. He is more into his world of paintings, animals etc.  He already failed in... more...
 16:52 | 31/Dec/2007
One more year is ending mmmmm
So 1 more year is about to finish. I am still confused as where to go. Not able to make a decision as need I continue in India or move out? Past year saw some tremendous changes in me. Exactly 6 months I was out of India and during that time I studied a lot. I did my best work of my career during that time. Enjoyed a lot with so many friends there.... more...
 22:01 | 28/Nov/2007
Oru Chempaneer poovu (A Red Rose)
Happend to hear the melodious song "Oru chembaneer pooviruthu" after such a long time. It touched me a lot. One guy in Amrita TV program sang this. Extremely great feeling. I happend to hear this song for the first time in 2003-2004, I was doing my final year B.Tech that time. This song tells something about an untold love by a guy to his beloved. ... more...
 08:12 | 28/Nov/2007
Malayalam channels reality shows!!
Its a truth that the full Malayalam channels are running behind some sort of reality shows. These kind of shows hit the TV industry this much with Asianet telecasting Idea Star Singer (ISS). People started viewing this to see the young talents singing some good songs and also the comments posted by Sarath(One of the gifted musicians in Malayalam, h... more...
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 varghese mathew | 19:36 | 13/Jun/2008
Friends: (23)  | City: Mangalore  | Interests: caroms,chess,kabb...
TASTE
ఫుడ్ అని పేరు వినగానే మనం అందరం అమ్మ   ఛేటీ వంట గుర్తుకి ; వస్...  more...
 RAGHUPAT | 22:18 | 16/Aug/2008
Friends: (144)  | City: Hyderabad  | Interests: "I dare to dream"...
where there is love
~ Where There Is Love ~Where there is lovethe heart is lightwhere there is lovethe day is brightWhere there is lovethere is laughteras that of childrenin the joy of being togetherWhere there is lovethere is a songto right things thathave gone wrongWhere there is lovethere always a smileto get you through a daywhich makes all things worthwhileWhere ...  more...
 Unni Thekkoot | 12:41 | 9/Aug/2008
Friends: (54)  | City: Cochin  | Interests: Observation, Book...
SLOGAN
SLOGAN In second half of 1960’s there were 3 constituent assembly elections conducted in the State of Kerala.  The out-come of these elections are not our matter. But the slogans are.  The very slogans overcome the decades and still haunting and giggling us. At that time, no groups / fronts were contesting, only parties.  One or more against each o...  more...
 venmonybimal... | 15:37 | 11/Aug/2008
Friends: (202)  | City: Chengannur  | Interests: writing,painting,...
SMILES TO REMEMBER
The first smile I remember is my mother’s, when I was two, too young,That was the day, all celebrated my second birthday, she was very happy,I remember her face, a happy mother’s face, with a smile of satisfaction, likeEvery mother’s smile, when she watches and feels happy of their kids. The second smile I remember is father’s smile when I called h...  more...
 varghese ouseph | 22:54 | 12/May/2008
Friends: (17)  | City: Bangalore  | Interests: Politics,business...
WHAT IS THERE TO SHARE
EVERYBODY SPEAKE ABOUT FRIENDSHIP.BUT WHAT IS IT IN NUTSHELL? A BOY TELLS THE GIRL THAT HE LOVES HER.BUT SHE DOES NOT REALISE THAT HE MEANS ONLY THE LUST FOR HER BODY?WHEN A GIRL PROMISES HER LOVE,WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAN HIS MONEY.SO WHAT WE MEAN BY THE WORD FRIENDSHIP ODR LOVE?  more...
 Lakshmi | 12:59 | 21/Jul/2008
Friends: (173)  | City: smewer between reality n imagination !!  | Interests: lost.. in a world...
sun signs n discipline
Sun Signs & discipline Find out who follow, bend and flout rules so you can set them accordingly. Aries: Arians believe we are not made for rules. Instead rules are made for you, for our comfort. So should a rule infringe on their comfort zone, they are ready to say two hoots to it. That’s not to say they flout the rules. They just don’t follow stu...  more...
 Jein Rajan | 18:34 | 17/Dec/2007
Friends: (273)  | City: Bangalore  | Interests: Music, photograph...
Destination Chithirapuram
If you are looking for a perfect vacation, or rather a rejuvenating vacation. Then the Kerala tour offers its Chithirapuram hill tour that is a perfect way to wash away all your fatigue and monotony. Only at a distance of 10 Kms from Munnar, this sleepy little hill town is a paradisiacal retreat that offers you the best of nature and its beauty. In...  more...
 sindhu menon | 16:23 | 18/Aug/2007
Friends: (76)  | City: nottingham  | Interests: loads of things
onam wishes
Dear All Heres wishing all of you 'A very Happy Onam'... I'm very much 'alive' and reading your blogs...... sindhu  more...
 pradeep kumar | 12:38 | 14/Dec/2007
Friends: (29)  | City: Chennai(Madras)  | Interests: current affairs, ...
Out of place advise
Yesterday as usual, I was enjoying the Idea Star Singer reality show on Asianet and the contestant Sannidhanandan (Sanni to the viewers and hosts of the programme) was, one thought more than at his best. But what happened after his rendering was a bolt from the blue.  Mr. Ganesh Kumar, former Minister and cine/teleserial actor, the Guest Panelist o...  more...
 Giftson SJ | 00:13 | 17/Jan/2008
Friends: (150)  | City: Tirunelveli (stationed: Lagos, NIGERIA)  | Interests: Being Naughty.......
Tamilnadu (MORAL) Police......
Helloo...my beloved Ilandmates, I think so far 2008 is going gr8 for all of you......but not for many...like this poor starlet "Shriya".The beginning of 2008 has carried along the controversy of "Moral Policing" one witnessed in the past....and the poor female-celebrities being a soft target.The only new thing about the current controversy is...its...  more...
 Sami Ahmed | 09:04 | 22/Jul/2008
Friends: (608)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Writing, Reading ...
When They Got Married
When they got married, both of them brought in their dreams into their marriage.After the engagement and before the marriage, which is naughtily called as probation period by some people, Sujit, during one of those meetings at restaurents, had asked his fiancee, “How do you want me to be after our marriage? Do I have to change myself in any manner?...  more...
 Shalini Nara... | 11:52 | 24/Aug/2008
Friends: (273)  | City: Singapore  | Interests: Books, environmen...
Madh about you
I was drawn into iLand whilst in search of my maternal grandfather's roots. Being a 3rd generation Malaysian Indian and wanting to know so much about the man that I love most, I googled his name "Raru Kunjan". The search results were countless and then I stumbled upon a blog with the name "Raru" mentioned in it. With excitement, I wrote to the blog...  more...
 datanentrygo | 07:49 | 19/Mar/2008
Friends: (322)  | City: Ranchi  | Interests: computerjobs
Jobs of editorial proofreading.
Jobs of editorial proofreading. Editorial proofreaders they can also recommend changes in word choice or inappropriate punctuation. Jobs of editorial proofreading. http://jobcenter.webs.com/pr.htm  more...
 sijil | 15:55 | 3/Aug/2008
Friends: (128)  | City: calicut  | Interests: friendship,cricke...
friendship
Distenc never seperate any relation ,Time never built any relation,If feelings are true from heart ,then friends are always .......HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY !!!! Sijil  more...
 priyanka kur... | 20:19 | 21/Oct/2007
Friends: (56)  | City: mumbai  | Interests: Music, Writing ar...
Love your Life!!
Life is such a big question mark for everyone....We learn a lot from our past experiences about relationships, people and each day we learn new things in life....I always use to think what makes a life meaningful....Is it by being rich?? ...or is it by having lots of friends??...Richness and luxuries ofcourse can make life easy and enjoyable....but...  more...
 nitha Mohan | 19:21 | 31/Jul/2008
Friends: (178)  | City: Trissur  | Interests: Reading.Music,wri...
My Hopes
My Hopes The life was secular but,There were hopes you presented,I believed in them than the dreamsFor a day when you will be back. I let the parrot out from the cage,Since I realized what freedom means,Still it circled around me,Assuring I am not alone. Why you left with out a word?Question still remain unanswered.Consciousness compelled forget it...  more...
 Suresh Praja... | 12:39 | 30/May/2008
Friends: (270)  | City: Ahmedabad  | Interests: Having a Discus...
Welcome to Civilisation
Hello , family. Recently i have started on more book, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL by Tony Martin. I have found a very interesting page in this book. I would like to share it with you. Author has taken it from somewhere which is mentioned at the end.   The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways , bu...  more...
 Kiran Raivad... | 10:58 | 26/Dec/2007
Friends: (182)  | 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...
 B Chatterjee | 18:54 | 10/Mar/2007
Friends: (68)  | City: Gurgaon  | Interests: Movies, cricket,r...
Object of desire
Muscled, grey with steel green eye,Crouching behind the showcase glass,Heart a-flutterI circle the quarry,Gazing at this touch of class.She is armed to the teeth.'Touch me not!' I hear her say.'I got wi fi & bluetooth,motion eye cameraand a multi function docking bay!''I got assets, check'em out!'she tells me with a hiss.1 GB RAM,2 GHz duo processo...  more...
 Devi | 20:29 | 13/Aug/2008
Friends: (238)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: bus yu he
The Last Letter
His Last Letter to his parents Moments before the final assault Capt. Vijyant Thapar (Robin) left this letter at the war front base, to be handed over to his family. AND AFTER THAT HE CAME BACK HOME WITH TRI COLOR DRAPED aye mere vatan ke logon zara aankh mein bhar lo paani jo shaheed hue hain unki zara yaad karo qurbaani  more...
 Madhavan PK | 17:15 | 11/Aug/2008
Friends: (409)  | Interests: Books, crossword,...
Counting Sheep
I count sleep, the ability to hit the bed and doze off for upwards of seven hours as one of my foremost blessings. And I can do this on a train or bus, in a new or old environment, head facing east or west. May be I counted my blessings too soon.  There is nothing more blissful than a dreamless sleep. You are fresh next morning ready to tilt your a...  more...
 Joseph Antony | 02:09 | 24/Aug/2008
Friends: (528)  | City: Kottayam,Changanacherry  | Interests: reading,movies, f...
" Olympic Logos over the years "
(Courtesy:arsenal)  more...
 sanjeev snehi | 01:07 | 31/Oct/2007
Friends: (1051)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: theatre, journali...
‘Eating the Earth’!
 Eating meat, dairy and eggs threatens our planet.You use much less land and water if you eat crops directly. Animals use most of the protein they eat to live, not 'grow' meat. So eating meat adds to water shortages, forest clearing, soil damage, use of oil-based pesticides - and climate change. "By 2050 the world's livestock will be consuming as m...  more...
 silversulfur | 18:50 | 21/Feb/2008
Friends: (228)  | City: SULFUR LAND  | Interests: BLOGING,SINGING,E...
A CUP OF MY LOVE
    A Cup of My Love When you're sad And feeling down, Don't you cry Or even frown. I'm here for you Now and forever. I'll care for you always And leave you never. So when you're lonely, Know it's you I'm thinking of. And if I could, I'd send to you A huge cup of my love!  more...
 Amitabh Dasg... | 18:52 | 13/Aug/2008
Friends: (366)  | City: Kolkata  | Interests: Reading books,Spe...
Sentiments Related With Wedding Annivers...
Wedding in itself is a very special aspect of human life. It's a life time relationship that everyone wishes to have at least once in one's life. Marriage is an institution in itself that allows two people of opposite sexes together under one roof and within same four walls. This relationship is authorized by the law of the state, the society and o...  more...
 Rajesh Kumar | 11:35 | 13/Jun/2008
Friends: (181)  | City: Chennai  | Interests: browsing,jocks,re...
The Power Of Your Mind
The Power Of Your Mind Your Mind is an Incredible Power! You have abilities  and powers that you"re not even aware of. You were born with these powers but you have never learned  how to master them. Instead you go through life trying different things and hoping for the best - but never  really gettin...  more...
 ice candy | 23:31 | 8/Aug/2008
Friends: (131)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Observing
Laugh it out
Q. Why can't Sardars make ice cubes?A. They always forget the recipe.Two Sardars walk into a bar, each orders a drink. They go and sit down and start toasting and cheering, "51 days! 51 Days!!" About five minutes later, another Sardar walks in, orders a drink, and joins the other two in the cheering.Finally, another Sardar walks in with what looks ...  more...
 Prabod kumar | 14:20 | 31/Jul/2008
Friends: (63)  | City: Baroda  | Interests: reading, sleeping...
WORK , GUILT AND ME
It is another busy day. Leaving my wife at 730 am, to spend the next twelve hours alone in the flat, far away from home, in Malaysia.I was feeling very bad about not being able to spend time for her. To take some time out. Bunk work, go traipsing across the hills and dales of beautiful Malaysia, to savour the multiple wares of food from all over th...  more...
 febin joy | 08:19 | 25/Aug/2008
Friends: (465)  | City: Cochin  | Interests: Music, Drawing, P...
Shells
Hi.... Here is an experiment with a home made soft box...... hope u guys will like it :) Love.... febz  more...
 PGR NAIR | 12:46 | 4/Jul/2008
Friends: (178)  | City: Cochin  | Interests: Literature, Cinem...
HALF A DAY
Half a Day: Naguib MahfouzIntroductionEvery now and then one encounters a story that leaves an indelible impression long after it is read. I read this short short story written by Naguib Mahfouz shortly after his winning the Nobel Prize for literature. I was enamoured by its rich and ornate style, its narrative technique, universal theme and dramat...  more...
 hari coffeeshop | 20:25 | 23/Feb/2008
Friends: (116)  | City: Cochin  | Interests: you.
Dance from the feminine The title of this piece is borrowed from a brochure on a dance school I chanced upon, which promised an innovative method to dance and rediscover one’s own body dynamics through dancing.I don’t know how well the programme has been received among Malayalees who would rather claim their five seconds of fame in the limelight, p...  more...
 greengrass | 19:21 | 24/Aug/2008
Friends: (548)  | City: Bangalore  | Interests: Swimming, Dance, ...
Who is that ? - hahahah
From www.manakkudiyan.com :  Ramu Perumal: hahahahahah Again … it is our great Deva Gowda ji! Hahahah.Paraman:  He is great, he slip into the sleep just between the bell gap ( mani adikkara gap la!). It is Devagowda –okay. Did u see the other person who is trying to awaken Gowda – he looks like Ila.Ganesan of BJP. ( Devuda .. Devudaaa.. Thoongum De...  more...
 DENSON JOSEPH | 15:08 | 16/Jul/2008
Friends: (730)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Fitness
Winds of change in Delhi
I am sure that you are aware of the consistent efforts of JAGO PARTY to oppose the devilish divisive Reservation policy. As a part of its main & top most agenda of “removing Reservation” and to gather support from the masses we have decided to contest the fast approaching Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections due to be held this year. JAGO party shall be co...  more...
 ASIM SAH | 23:29 | 8/Jan/2008
Friends: (21)  | City: Singapore  | Interests: everything that's...
Buckled or Buckonered...
was really stuck  wrote nothing but have to writeSo am coming out of self imposed hiatusAM Writing... Few thoughts ... all mineProfound for me, may be(infact am damned sure) profane for many So my ramblings begin_________________________________I wish u can see the sheer determination on my face...try as i hard as i can  but its difficult to curb t...  more...
 Elisabeth | 06:44 | 25/Aug/2008
Friends: (492)  | City: Amsterdam  | Interests: art,painting,huma...
OLYMPIC GAMES
Joyous end to Beijing"s Olympic debut     Heavenly drums, silver bell dancers, light wheels and flying men took center stage to greet guests at the National Stadium Sunday for the closing celebration of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. MY HERO OF THE GAMESThe man who has become the Olympic 10km open water champion once suffered from leukaemia. Maart...  more...
 Kainaat Crea... | 07:22 | 23/Aug/2008
Friends: (1403)  | City: Birmingham  | Interests: Having a good laugh
Attitude
Harvard and Stanford Universities have reported that 85% the reason a person gets a job and gets ahead in that job is due to attitude; and only 15% is because of technical or specific skills. Interesting, isn’t it?  How much money you spent on your education? And how much you spent on building your positive attitude? That hurts.Now here is an int...  more...
 saurabh upad... | 01:12 | 21/Mar/2008
Friends: (443)  | City: dream land  | Interests: photography,sport...
        Hi. It's Holi-week and people are already in the mood to celebrate. Unfortunately, there are some who like to enjoy at the cost of others. There are experienced incidents where dirty-water (from gutters) balloons or acid balloons are thrown. This is specially done at passengers in buses or trains or at bikers as one cannot catch the culpri...  more...
 chitra priya... | 14:11 | 11/Jul/2008
Friends: (453)  | City: ernakulam  | Interests: YOU CAME FROM NO ...
In that sunny day
IN THAT SUNNY DAY As yesterday was a sunny day I planned to go for a shopping. I decided to go by a bus. Traveling alone is the one thing I hate but the fact that some one always cannot accompany us through out my life, made to go....Traffic block was a really a big problem. The sound of horn really made me annoyed .even though I like sunny days du...  more...
 Mission Drea... | 12:46 | 24/Jul/2008
Friends: (302)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: http://openmedia....
Private Banks ki naak mein nakel
A Letter to Reserve Bank of IndiaDear Sir / Ma'am, This is to request your kind attention towards my complaint no. 2801 lodged with The Banking Ombudsman during the financial year 2006-07, against ICICI Bank. The complaint was closed neither with a resolution nor a consent from me. But I have not closed the complaint. I had been regularly following...  more...
 prasanna duvvi | 00:41 | 25/Aug/2007
Friends: (28)  | City: Beaumont, Texas  | Interests: research in fluid...