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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-5867556764337557122014-03-01T20:57:00.000-08:002014-03-01T20:59:59.568-08:00Sweet Success Story of Mr.Avinash - Founder "Love for Choco" by Malavikka<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Mr.Avinash - Founder Love for Choco</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://malavikka.blogspot.in/">Malavikka Sridharan</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It is easy to take up a business. But it
demands some qualities to sustain in it. I’m a post graduate journalism student
confined to my areas of writing. I hardly knew about business until I happened
to interview </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red;">Avinash Vasanth</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">, the
owner of an online chocolate store </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.loveforchoco.com/lfc/">“Lovefor Choco”</a></span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Avinash</b> was an engineering graduate and an
enthusiastic entrepreneur. He was not from a family of business people. But
there was something that made him different from other engineers. He was not
interested in engineering. The idea of being a leader excited him more than
computers leading him into employment. He was willing to fail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Steps into Business:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He started the venture as a student, with
an idea to start a journal that featured the events of various colleges. Being
an amateur, he and his friends had planned to release just five books for
publication until he realized that it doesn’t work that way since publishers
order a minimum of 100 books and that each book would cost Rs.150 accounting to
an investment of Rs.15,000 per month. Since they were students, they did not
have that much of money to invest. Since his home town was Tirupur, a district
which is famous for cotton market, he thought to try out his hands on T-Shirt
business. With the minimum amount he had in hand, he and his friend bought
T-Shirts from there and tried to sell it in Chennai. With the help of his
friends, he was able to sell a considerable number in the beginning. But as
time passed, he realized that a market needed a bigger circle than just friends
and since the orders were in bulk, he could not sell the T-Shirts again to the
same set of people. Moreover, he had to concentrate on studies and could not
handle this business. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">By the end of his final year, he was
determined to do something worthwhile that would put him strongly into
business. He took a survey from his friends to know if people were in need of
anything that was not available in Chennai. A friend of his wanted some exotic
chocolates for her friends from Bangalore. Avinash did a research on chocolates
and found that it was an innovative idea to supply chocolates for special
occasions. This concept was popular in the West but new to India and hence the
idea was born for a serious business. But being fresh out of college, he had
only his pocket money to spare with which he could not afford to rent or buy a
shop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
gave him the idea to start an online store. But before that he needed to have
the necessary products for sale and he had to search for someone who could make
chocolates. He flipped through the newspapers, sought the help of his friends
and found out an article that had been featured in DC seven years ago about <b>Ms.Chitra</b>, who made quality chocolates.
He immediately approached her for help. Initially she was reluctant to accept
the offer and claimed that she was no more into that business. But Avinash
persuaded her assuring an order of at least 100kg of chocolates per month and
offered a trial for one month. She finally agreed to the trial although she was
doubtful about how flourishing the business would be. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Being an engineer
himself, with the help of his engineering friends, he designed his own website <b><u><a href="http://www.loveforchoco.com/lfc/">“Love for Choco”</a></u></b>. After one
month of marketing through friends and the website, he managed to get orders
for 60 kg of chocolates in the second month and this surprised Chitra which
made her make chocolates in full fledge for the company. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the marketing strategies that he
used was free home delivery, anywhere within Chennai. As soon as he introduced
this scheme, he got an order for Rs.160, outside Thiruvallur, which was 40 Km away
from his place. His petrol charges were Rs.300, which was higher than the cost
of the order. Still, he was willing to do it for the sake of establishing a
relationship with the new customer. Although it was a prescribed criteria
mentioned in the site that orders must be placed minimum 24 hours prior the
specified time, there were customers who gave a very short notice before their
specified time and Avinash obliged them also. Once, there was a corporate order
which required the delivery of chocolates in 15 cities. He was promised a 50%
payment in prior, but received only 25% of the prior payment. He neither
pressurized the financial crunch on his employees nor the customers but managed
to pay Chitra and give salary for his employees with his own money and
patiently waited for three months until he got the full payment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The next month, he met with an accident and
was advised by the doctor, to take complete rest for two months. But Avinash
did not budge to it, he spite the rains and his health and travelled every day
to deliver chocolates. He believed in giving his customers the personal touch
with a gesture of sweetness packed along with the chocolates. Even when he
issued free chocolates, people were reluctant to taste it for the fear of being
poisoned. He had to convince people to choose his brand through it’s design,
quality and service. His happiness laid in the delight of his customers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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since it was a rainy season, transportation was difficult, the coco powder
which was imported didn’t reach on time and he had to face a loss of Rs.50,000.
As a leader, he took the blame for the mismanagement and maintained the team
spirit by not letting down his colleagues with the blame game. He did a lot of
mistakes right from the start of his career and learnt from them. He even
announced free supply of chocolates if they were not delivered on time and in a
month did eight free deliveries since he could not make it on time. That
de-motivated his employees to deliver the goods lately and since then his
deliveries have been punctual. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">He knew that his relatives would discourage
him if he revealed about his venture and kept it to himself for a couple of
months. Even his parents knew about it only two months after the business
started. Since then they had been supportive to him in his endeavours. Couple
of years ago, he started with a capital of Rs.2,000 and now, he gets a turnover
of around Rs.3,00,000 per month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Other Ventures:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Having achieved this, he wanted to prove
himself worthy of his education as well and joined his friend in creating a
website that offers IT enabled services. He also partners in a business that
requires the supply of dental equipment for colleges and his profits have been
used for investment into the three businesses he does, the fact being that he
has decided not to take any profits for his personal use until the business
booms big time. He has the true spirit of entrepreneurship, he did not do it
just for the sake of money, and believed that money will seek him when he
sought his passion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Details of Love for Choco:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Website:
</b><a href="http://loveforchoco.com/lfc/">http://loveforchoco.com/lfc/</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Page: </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/loveforchoco">https://www.facebook.com/loveforchoco</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Number: </b>74015 10226 / 74015 10227<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://malavikka.blogspot.in/">MalavikkaSridharan</a></span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> is an engineering graduate, pursuing her
masters in communication. She is an eager writer whose passion lies in poetry,
fiction and non-fictional story writing. She has published her writings in
newspapers and books. Her style of non-fiction is mostly for children and
occasionally for adults. She is presently a intern at The Hindu Business Line. She
has interned at The New Indian Express and also explored the styles of writing
for a newspaper. Kindled by creative writing by having the privilege of a wonderful
library at school, her passion came from various authors like Wordsworth, Conan
Doyle and Anna Sewel. Since the emergence of facebook notes, she prefer it more
to blogging. You can spot her old works at <a href="http://malavikka.blogspot.com/">http://malavikka.blogspot.com//</a><!--[if !supportNestedAnchors]--><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>They have no one to look after them, my heart
weep! I put my hand in satchel for the tiffin</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Amaze to see life struggle is different at
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Author of this post <b><span style="color: blue;">"Simran Kaur"</span></b> is my youngest blogger friend. She is the class 11 student from Gorakhpur (East U.P.) and she blogs @ </span><a href="http://myfriendshipsimran.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://myfriendshipsimran.blogspot.com/</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com165tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-91869725509042985122013-08-15T20:18:00.001-07:002013-08-16T00:28:29.117-07:00The Perfect LANDMARK for Books – Success story of Ms. Hemu Ramiah – Founder of Landmark Book Stores<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="color: red;">Success story of Ms. Hemu Ramiah – Founder of Landmark Book Stores</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just compiled this document on Ms.Hemu Ramiah - Founder & Ex CEO of Landmark Book stores for my sister's assignment and I feel it would be better if I can share the same in my blog. Hope this post will be useful and motivate the budding entrepreneurs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Ms.Hemu Ramaiah,</span></b> the women entrepreneur of the Year 2003, the founder/ex CEO of the Landmark chain of book/leisure stores, known for well designed stores, wide range of international products and legendary customer services that which changed the way people shopping in India. Landmark has a track record of continuous growth in sales and profits over the year’s right from the beginning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Landmark was the first Retail organization in India to be awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2000 certification. Ms.Hemu Ramaiah also enforced the online presence for landmark book stores called <b><u><span style="color: blue;">www.landmarkonthenet.com</span></u></b> one of the biggest e-commerce sites for online shopping of music, movies, games, toys, gift cards and buying books in India.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Ms. Hemu Ramiah’s Earlier Days :</span></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Ms.Hemu Ramaiah,</span></b> at her younger days, as a daughter of an army man, get used to frequent change of residence, staying in towns and cities of India. Coming from a family not even remotely connected to business and not much crazy about books either, generally was growing up in a world where reading books was her pleasurable pastime and sometimes the only source of entertainment. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Her Basic Instinct:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Ms.Hemu Ramaiah</span></b> did follow her instinct by deciding early, that her life was going to revolve around the book industry. Ms.Hemu Ramaiah began studying literature. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She did a Bachelor of Arts at Stella Maris College in Chennai. Ms.Hemu Ramaiah got an assignment at the <b><span style="color: red;">Danai Chain of Hotel bookshops</span></b> in the Taj Coromandel hotel and went on to begin her career with books by joining the Taj Bookshop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Displaying great determination and foresight, pretty soon she had established nine hotel book retail shops and was ready to take the big leap. She planned to set up her own bookstore by the time she turned thirty and to preferably exit by the time she turned fifty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b> “At 20, I will start working… Studying is a waste of time. Before 30, I will start my own business. After that, I won’t take risks. Before 50, I will retire.” </b></i>thought of Ms.Hemu Ramaiah.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">History of Landmark:<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Landmark</span></b> founded by Ms.Hemu Ramaiah started operations in over 5,200 square feet of basement, rented out at four bucks per sq ft, has spawned stores all over the country and recently completed 25 years with a kind of success that lives up to its name Landmark. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a modest capital of Rs. 12 lakhs included a 6 lakhs from his brother, Ms.Hemu Ramaiah, set up the first book shop in <b>Nungambakkam</b>, Chennai in 1987. The location was the basement of an office building. No one would’ve thought this focus would end up in a Rs. 225 crore-turnover company when she turned 50 years old.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Vision – Envision: Large Scale Expansion of Landmark:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When <b><span style="color: red;">Ms.Hemu Ramiah</span></b> first opened shop in Chennai and told her staff that the books on display could be thumbed by potential customers for as long as they liked, the staff was aghast. They told her that the goods would be damaged and remain unsold. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ramaiah stuck to her belief that if someone loved a book enough to come in everyday to read it, he or she would buy it – or something else – at some point. Just having the customer choose to visit the store was half the battle won, she believed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In terms of variety of titles too, there was really not much for readers to look forward to until then. There were some legendary individual stores in the country where the proprietor viewed books as his or her mission but these stores were small and had no branches anywhere in any other city. Large format bookstores were an idea waiting to happen. Ms. Hemu Ramaiah says like an entrepreneurial seer, “A successful business always finds a gap to fill.” And that is how she came in and changed the monosyllabic tenor of book retailing into a multi layered, endlessly exciting symphonic, shopping experience.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Transforming the Act of Purchasing to the Act of Experiencing: <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From the onset, her aim was to create a bookstore which would change the way people perceived book shops in India. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>A bookshop without textbooks, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>A bookshop with open display, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>A bookshop where people could walk around, pick up a book, flip through it instead of coldly purchasing it from across a counter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In other words, Ms.Hemu Ramaiah converted the <b><i><span style="color: red;">act of purchasing a book into an experience</span></i></b>. And she went on to enhance this experience by adding on to the initial offering of only books, chocolates, stationery, toys and music.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Brand “Landmark”:</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: Indiaretailing.com</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Ms.Hemu Ramaiah</span></b> by late 1990s having tried the franchise model, as well as the joint venture in Calcutta, Landmark grown as a brand to reckon with and it was getting a lot of attention from the right quarters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 2001, Landmark was invited to operate a branch at <b><span style="color: red;">Spencer Plaza</span></b> in Chennai, the first mall in India. Soon word spread and in 2002 Landmark was operating from <b><span style="color: red;">Forum Mall</span></b> in Bangalore and what began as a book shop in a basement turned into an all-India phenomenon. The retail chain’s range has expanded beyond books and music to toys, gaming, technology products and even home stores.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Landmark as a Shopping Destination:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When she started out, there was no concept of book stores keeping publishing backlists. Nor was a book store a shopping destination for an entire family. <b><i>“No one knew anything about the book trade. Books were just commodities. No one invested passion in them,”</i></b> recalls Hemaiah. She changed all that. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: red;">“Landmark allowed families to come, spend time in various sections, browse and find whatever it was that they were looking for. The idea was not to give them what we had but to give what they wanted. Be it a movie, a stapler, a glue stick or something for the house. Whatever was new, we had it. It was a place they could spend time in without having to spend an arm or a leg,” </span></i>she said. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One hugely rewarding thing for her personally, was to <b><span style="color: red;">mentor women entrepreneurs whose unique products Landmark store stocked</span></b>. <i>“These women were running small units, sometimes from home and Landmark showcased their products on a big scale,”</i> recalls Ramaiah.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She also says<i> “If you approach any problem with a chip on your shoulder, you will find it tough to cope. Or you can see every issue as a plus-plus possibility. Running Landmark was not an easy thing in terms of logistics. The stock keeping was painstaking because the merchandising was so diverse. People with specific skill sets were needed to run the operations smoothly but we pulled it off.”</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sale of Landmark to Tata Group Company – Trent Limited:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In August of 2005, Ms.Hemu Ramaiah’s brother, Mr. Natraj Ramaiah, and one of the main promoters of the chain, sold his 76% stake in an all-cash deal for Rs 104 crore to the Tata group company -Trent Ltd. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the time Landmark was taken over in 2005, it had sales of <b><span style="color: red;">Rs 95 crore</span></b> and four large stores across Chennai and Bangalore, along with a joint venture with the Emami Group in Kolkata for a similar store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From two cities then, the chain has expanded to nine cities and covers 2,00,000 sq feet of retail space with revenues of Rs 196 crore. With the distinction of having made a profit in every year of its existence, Landmark was in an enviable position. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ms.Hemu Ramaiah held the balance 24% in Landmark and continued to be CEO till May 2008, however true to herself; Ms.Hemu Ramaiah stuck to her plan and decided move on, when she invited Tata group company, Trent Ltd. to takeover Landmark in 2008. When Trent bought out her entire stake for an undisclosed sum, she exited the company as well to establish a retail and design consultancy - <b><span style="color: red;">“Shop 4 Solutions”</span></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Hemu Ramiah’s Other Ventures :</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ms.Hemu Ramaiah also founded a distribution/import/publishing company called <b><span style="color: blue;">“Westland Books”</span></b> to establish the supply chain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>She also founded an innovative design & interior firm called <b><span style="color: blue;">“Ifrieze Design Solutions”</span>. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>With her 33 years of experience in retailing, She now managing her new consulting business <b><span style="color: blue;">“Shop 4 Solutions”</span></b> as a MD and</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>She is also a venture partner with TVS Capital funds, a private equity fund specializing in the retail consumer space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">1987 December:</span></b> Launched with a fully computerized customized billing and query system developed by IIT ians</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>1991:</b> </span>Introduced bar code, invested heavily on stock and warehousing and became the first store to work on Sundays</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>1994:</b> </span> Broke monopoly in alliance with Westland Books</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">1996:</span></b> Doubled carpet area, introduced open displays, music section and became the first store to have listening stations</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">1999: </span></b> Opened store in Kolkata, a joint venture</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">2001:</span></b> Set-up shop in Spencer Plaza, got ISO 9001 certification and started landmarkonthenet.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">2004:</span></b> Started the 45,000 sq.ft. flagship store in Forum, Bangalore</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">2005:</span></b> Trent, retail wing of Tatas, acquired a 76% stake in Landmark to set up stores in Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon and Baroda</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">2006:</span></b> Stores launched in Mumbai, Baroda, Gurgaon and Pune</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b><i><span style="color: red;">“The idea should be to outdo an idea. The next big idea has to be better than another ‘me too.’ Don’t copy. Innovate.”</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Money is not the only criteria to become a successful Entrepreneur. It require much more attributes than money like Determination, Foreseeing, Dedication etc and we could see all these attributes in Ms. Hemu Ramiah. This is not just a story of a successful woman entrepreneur, it should also serve as a seed which can produce more entrepreneurs in the days to come.</span><br />
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-86961176490606924472013-07-30T19:40:00.000-07:002013-07-30T19:41:58.472-07:00Off Topic : How to stop getting posts from a group in Facebook news feed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have seen many of us doesn't want the Facebook group's post to be seen in their news feed. What makes them wonder is, even after selecting the "Notifications - Off / Friend's posts", they still receives almost all posts in their news feed. Turning off notifications in group's settings will only stop the notifications about the group's post and not on the news feed. There is a way to solve it and it worked well for me. I feel its better to make a post and share it with you all. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Click on the drop down like button on top right of the Group's feed on your wall</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Click on "I don't want to see this"</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Click on "Hide all posts from ABC Group" </span><br />
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-58646688186729928052013-07-24T20:15:00.002-07:002013-07-24T22:31:54.369-07:00Add Blood Group to our Profile - A Request to facebook<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Add Blood Group to our Profile - </span></b></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>A Request to facebook : </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a constant endeavour that people scouts for a particular blood group and couldn't get it on time. Everyone is trying all the possibilities of having it. Be it a facebook wall post, SMS, posting it in groups etc., But the problem is not the unavailability of the blood, but the problem is in finding the person. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There may be the instance where we have a friend with the same blood group as we want, But since we don't know about his blood group and his inaccessibility to our Posts & messages, we couldn't get the right thing at the right time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It could be better if facebook can add another option titled "Blood Group" which can be visible to public & friends and they can contact us instantly during emergency. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In facebook, we have an option to edit our profile name and there we have an option called atlernate name. I thought that adding our blood group as alternate name or editing our profile name would help. But unfortunately, facebook doesn't allow the special characters & numbers to be used in these fields. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just felt that it would be better to have our blood group along with our profile name. Like for eg, my blood group is A1 +ve.. I would like to have my profile name as <b>"Deepak Raghuraman (A1+)". </b>It will make it easier for those who are in search of a particular blood. Also, adding it to the profile name will help those who are in need without even going through the entire profile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know, it is easier said than done. But this one would really help us and expecting all your view in this regard. Also, let me know if there any other option in facebook whereby we can update our blood group.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks for reading my post, share it and make a better tomorrow. </span></div>
Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-72047268711194200572013-07-15T18:58:00.001-07:002013-07-15T19:10:52.374-07:00Completing 1 year of Blogging. Thank you all !!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It has been a year since I started blogging. I can say it as the 1st Birthday to Get Inspired Blog. I started blogging on 14th July 2012 </span><br />
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I always like to read and know about the success stories of the entrepreneurs, which includes the Rags to Riches stories. I used to post these success stories as a wall post in my facebook profile. Later one of my friend suggested to use blog for posting these stories and it just gave birth to the Get Inspired Blog :)</span><br />
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Since then it has been a wonderful journey for me. Have made some 40 odd posts here which includes various genres like Success Stories, Social Awareness, Finance, Personal etc.,</span><br />
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This point is debatable. Of late, I came to know that the readership & followers were the driving force behind updating the blog on a frequent basis. My blog was a bit idle for several months. I used to update it very rarely. It is worth to mention here that, <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechennaibloggersclub">The Chennai Bloggers Club</a></span></b> - A group in Facebook plays a vital role in motivating and re-invented the blogging skills in me and it made me a active blogger. Have got few followers and many frequent readers. Especially the feedbacks and discussion about the posts has motivated me the high time. It has made me update the blog frequently and also made me to add a new blog <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.deepaknammaarea.blogspot.in/">NAMMA AREA</a></span></b>. I have got the contact of lot of good people in this one year because of this blogging. Got some good friends too.</span><br />
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I must thank you all for the constant motivation, I am sure you keep motivating me :) As I was happy to get the contacts of many good people, I was also a bit sad to lose few good people's contact. As I thank all my friends in this occasion, I should also say sorry to those whom I have made feel bad. An open apology and also a whole hearted thanks to you all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you have any feedbacks or suggestions, feel free to write to me at innovativedeepak87@gmail.com. </span><br />
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Let us make a wonderful tomorrow. </span><br />
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-19079313004176314812013-06-24T19:54:00.002-07:002013-06-25T18:48:39.661-07:00CBC Meet : 23rd June'13 - My first ever get-together<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was a wonderful evening on 23rd June'13 @ The Pizza Republic, Adambakkam. It was the meet of <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechennaibloggersclub/">The Chennai Bloggers Club </a></b>- A group in Facebook whereby we , the chennai bloggers interacts and discuss about our blogs among many other things which also includes social causes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I missed the earlier meets including the IndiBlogger meet. Personally, its my first-ever get together, not just in blogging arena. I have Never been with a group of friends, me restricted myself with a limited circle of friends who are almost like me, hesitant to come out and be part of social gatherings. I was waiting for the opportunity to come out of this circle and the CBC meet happened at the right time when I needed it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was in a dilemma whether to go or skip this, as I have never been with a group of people and don't even know how to behave socially. I must thank <b><a href="http://annasarp.wordpress.com/">Bragadeesh Prasanna</a> </b>for his motivation and he is the one who made up my mind and made me come there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finally I have made it to the pizza republice @ Adambakkam where I got a bunch of good friends and got to know about some wonderful personalities. <b>When people were recognised with the work they do , that supposed to be THE MOMENT</b>. The exact thing happened in the meet, we the bloggers recognised each other with their Blog names and not by their face or name. The moment we saw each other, it was not like we are unknown. We just started discussing as if we were known for years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A special thanks to<b><a href="http://www.susan-deborah.org/"> Susan</a>, <a href="http://jovemac.in/">Jothivel</a>,<a href="http://gitanjalinaidu.wordpress.com/"> Gitanjali</a> and </b>many other who are behind in organising this wonderful event. It is not an easy task to organise an event and its regular follow-ups. You people have done it.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have got some good bunch of friends. Glad to meet the<b> "lord of words</b><b>" <a href="http://sunderslate.blogspot.in/">Sunder Rajan</a>, <a href="http://anthakkaranam.blogspot.in/">Sundar Gopalakrishnan</a>, <a href="http://lunaticlab.wordpress.com/">Mahendran Thiru</a>, Bragadeesh Prasanna, <a href="http://ramthilakceo.blogspot.in/">Ram Thilak</a>, <a href="http://gokoulane.wordpress.com/">Gokoulane,</a> <a href="http://vinodvv.wordpress.com/">Vinod</a> among others. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with Ram Thilak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with Sunder, Mahendiran & Sundar</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It started with the brief intro. Some people inspired me with the way they speak. I thought of speaking many things but ended up very few lines because of my inherent limitation :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then comes the man of the moment <b><a href="http://www.teerthadanam.wordpress.com./">Mahesh Iyer</a>, </b>one of the visionaries of CBSA (Chennai Bloggers for Social Action). I must say that he is one of the inspiring speakers I have seen. He talked about various things on how the bloggers can take part in social causes. It was a wonderful discussion and I should mention that the members like <b><a href="http://www.kirtanya.com/">Kirtanya</a>, <a href="http://travel.bhushavali.com/">Bhushavalli</a>, <a href="http://www.woodooz.com/">Somu</a>, <a href="http://aravindkumar.com/">Aravind Kumar</a>, <a href="http://harishkumar84.wordpress.com/">Harish Kumar</a>, <a href="http://www.the4cast.com/">Karthick Kamalakkannan </a></b>have made some valid points and it resulted in having a good discussion which can make us into action.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harish Kumar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mahesh Iyer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bragadeesh Prasanna & Jothi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Somu Padmanaban</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Overall, it was a wonderful evening started with funny talks, Intro and ended up thinking something for the society. For me personally, It is one such which can bring about some positive change. So many things I noticed and so many people I got inspired with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If the day which makes you feel pleasured is a <b>happiest day</b> , then this is one such day. Looking forward to meet you all in some other occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thanks for being patient in reading this post :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Photo Courtesy : <b><a href="http://vinodvv.wordpress.com/">Vinod Velayudhan</a></b></span></div>
Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-29948755854864338282013-06-17T02:07:00.000-07:002013-06-17T02:07:55.077-07:00World Day to Combat Desertification - 17th June (Theme : Don't Let Our Future Dry Up - Water Conservation)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">World Day to Combat Desertification - 17th June </span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b> (Theme : Don't Let Our Future Dry Up)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am back with yet another awareness post . Today (17th June) is observed as the <b><span style="color: red;">"World Day to Combat Desertification"</span></b>. It is annually observed on June 17 to highlight the urgent need to curb the desertification process. It also aims to strengthen the visibility of the drylands issue in the global arena.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>History :</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drought. Source: stock.xchng</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 as the <b><span style="color: red;">World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought</span></b>. The assembly acknowledged that desertification and drought were global problems because they affected all regions of the world. The assembly also realized that joint action by the international community was needed to combat desertification and drought, particularly in Africa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">States were invited to devote the World Day to promote awareness of the need for international cooperation to combat desertification and the effects of drought, and on the implementation of the Convention to Combat Desertification. Since then, country parties to the <b><span style="color: red;">United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)</span></b>, non-governmental organizations and other interested stakeholders celebrate this particular day with outreach activities worldwide on June 17 each year.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Desert. Source: Stock.xchng</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: un.org</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every year , a theme will be pronounced by the UN, as such the theme for the current year (2013) is <span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">" Don’t Let Our Future Dry Up " </span> aims at promoting awareness about the water scarcity, Desertification & Drought.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: murphytx.org</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• 1/3 of household water is used to flush the toilet </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Bath 80 litres (16 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• 5 minute shower (not power shower) 35 litres (7 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Brushing teeth with tap running 6 litres/min (1.2 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Brushing teeth with tap off 1 litre (0.2 buckets)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Dripping tap 140 litres/week (28 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Washing machine 65 litres (13 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Dishwasher 20 litres (4 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Washing car with bucket 10 litres (2 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Hosepipe/sprinkler 540 litres/hour (108 buckets) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Figures based on bucket with 5 litres capacity</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Few tips on Saving the water :</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eventhough, the majority of planet earth is water, only 2.5% of it can be used as drinking water. It is just a smaller portion but worrying fact is that, of all this freshwater, the total usable supply for ecosystems and humans is less than 1 per cent. The below map published by the UN tells it all. If you can see, all the states of India comes under the categories of <span style="color: blue;">"<b>Physical Water Scarcity, Approaching physical water scarcity & Economic water scarcity"</b></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Map of Water Scarcity across the globe. Source: un.org</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hence, it is the need of the hour to atleast save the available water for the better tomorrow. Let me share few things / tips which can help us to save water right from our house hold level : </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shorten your showers to less than 10 minutes.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing your face. A running tap uses on average four litres per minute. Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 13 litres a day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leaky shower head? A dripping faucet can waste up to 7,600 liters of water a year. Check the plumbing in your house and repair the leaks as soon as possible</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Try to invest in low-flush toilets and shower heads . We can save thousands of gallons of water each year</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reduce your use of pesticides and fertilizers, and look for safer alternatives to control weeds and bugs. Lawn and garden pesticides and fertilizers can pollute the water</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Turnoff your sprinklers in your garden / lawn when it’s raining. On average, 50% - 70% of household water is used outdoors for watering lawns and gardens</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Avoid installing ornamental water features (such as fountains) unless they use re-circulated water</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Washing Machines can use 55 litres of hot water per cycle. If you wait till there’s a full load, you can save around 58 litres a week</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin or a partly filled sink - not under running water</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use Microwave, steam, or pressure cooker to cook vegetables. It will retain more flavor and use less water than traditional boiling</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The water we supply to our plants evaporates due to high temperature of air in day time. So, we should water plants in early morning or evening timings(when the air temperature is low) so that water supplied to the plants do not evaporate</span></li>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Conclusion :</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is not just a one day affair. Let it be a beginning for a better tomorrow. Let us save water from now on, so that we don't face any troubles in the future. Lets share and spread the awareness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">References : <i>http://www.timeanddate.com/, http://www.un.org/, http://www.dosomething.org/, http://www.wwf.org.uk/, http://www.devon.gov.uk/</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-42389507796573577842013-06-05T19:01:00.001-07:002013-06-05T19:11:39.946-07:00Inspiring Personalities - Mr. Krishnamurthy (Founder - Suswaad Sweets & Savouries, Chennai)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:: Inspiring Personalities - Mr. Krishnamurthy (Founder - Suswaad Sweets & Savouries, Chennai) ::</span></b><br />
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In line with the Sweet Success stories of <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://deepakgetinspired.blogspot.in/2012/07/inspiring-personality-mrchandramohan.html">Arun Ice Creams</a>,<a href="http://deepakgetinspired.blogspot.in/2012/07/14-th-july12-dates-p.html"> Lion Dates</a>, <a href="http://deepakgetinspired.blogspot.in/2012/07/inspiring-personality-mrnatarajan-kovai.html">Kovai Pazhamudhir Nilayam </a>& <a href="http://deepakgetinspired.blogspot.in/2013/03/inspiring-personalities-mrthirupathi.html">Adyar Ananda Bhavan</a></span>, </b>here comes the success story of <b><span style="color: blue;">Suswaad Sweets & Savouries.</span></b> It was founded by <b><span style="color: blue;">Mr. R.Krishnamurthy</span>.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Birth of Suswaad :</span></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red;">Venkatraman Street , T.Nagar</span></i></b> - Has been just another street till 1988. The year 1988 gave birth to this <b><span style="color: red;">SUSWAAD</span>, </b>founded by <b><span style="color: red;">Mr. R Krishnamurthy</span> </b>and it has became the landmark for this area since then.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A small house turned into a sweets shop. Started as a small venture which provides door to door supply of bhakshanams, moved on to a multi branch sweets shop.N</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ow it has many branches across Chennai and its quality is at its best. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I couldn't get much of the details about Mr.Krishnamurthy and the history of Suswaad. As always, The Hindu never miss out these people. And yeah, I have read an article in</span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">The Hindu</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> about Mr.Krishnamurthy and have went to their shop at Mandaveli once. Based on these I am posting few things here.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Secret of Success :</span></b><br />
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Suswaad</span></b> has been thriving on its commitment to quality. Says R. Krishnamurthy.</span><br />
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<i>"Our publicity is mainly through word-of-mouth. People who are contented with our products bring in customers and our clientele grows."</i></span><br />
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<i> "Some of the sweets and savouries are being made through a mechanised process as it is hard these days to find people who can make them manually. Therefore the shapes and sizes have been standardised. We also ensure that excess oil is removed through a process of de-oiling." </i></span><br />
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The ambience at the Suswaad was <b><span style="color: red;">purely divine</span></b>.Unlike other shops, the day starts with a prayer in Suswaad. The smell of bhakshanams will take back to our good old golden days. The mec</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hanised process removes the excess oil and keeps the taste intact. The taste is as good as the ones prepared at our home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The one thing should be shared is that Suswaad is <b><span style="color: red;">providing employment opportunities to the specially abled people</span></b>. Each branches of Suswaad has got a specially abled person. Its a good thing which every one should learn.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Product Coverage : </span></b><br />
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Just started with Bhakshanams, now they have expanded their wings which would include <i><b><span style="color: red;">Paruppu podi, Karuveppilai Podi, Vathalkuzhambu paste, Puli Kaichal, Tomato paste, Kanji Maavu, Pickles etc</span>.</b> </i>It doesn't end here, they also serve snacks like <b><span style="color: red;">Bajji , Vadai, Bondas etc</span></b>., Don't miss out their special <b><i><span style="color: red;">KOZHUKKATTAI.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">The Next Gen : </span></b></span><br />
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Mr. Krishnamurthy has died on February 2008. Since then, His son <b><span style="color: blue;">Mr.K Ramesh</span></b> is taking care of this business.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reference : The Hindu</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Conclusion :</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">SUSWAAD</span></b> - a brand with no promotions. No advertisement, no poster, no banner. But still the people's first choice is Suswaad, when it comes to Bhakshanams. Oil-Less machine made murukku - can any one think of it ? They did it. The manthra learnt from the success of Suswaad Sweets & Savouries is <b><i><span style="color: red;">"The quality and commitment can make us scale greater heights "</span></i></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to add one thing here. I have seen IndiBlogger & BlogAdda helps in promoting the brands by asking the fellow bloggers to write the review about the few big brands. Why don't we take up promoting these small businesses which will be beneficial for both the people ? I don't know about the practical difficulties involved in implementing it. Just a suggestion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meet you all in my next post.</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Till then,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inspire & Get Inspired :)</span></i></div>
Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-53062014675401578112013-06-03T20:01:00.001-07:002013-06-03T20:06:05.975-07:00Formalities when someone dies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:: Formalities when someone dies ::</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a tricky situation when some one dies. The only loss which can make everyone down and everyone to think about the other person. It is an emotional moment. It is very difficult to deal with the formalities when some one dies. Most importantly, there is no proper source / document which can help us to know about the formalities. The emotional connect and the sentiment has blocked us from doing so. Even the people who knows what to do will remain silent in these situations. I felt touched by the post made by Prasanna <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://annasarp.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/who-will-cry-when-you-die/">"Who will cry when you die"</a>. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This post inspired me to write about the formalities to be carried on when a person dies. I am just making this post out of my own experiences in the past and if any one find something incorrect and also want to add more points, feel free to let me know. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Formalities - Step by Step :</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Firstly, when a person dies at home, <b><span style="color: red;">make a call to the family doctor</span></b> to et it confirmed. For those who don't have any such family doctor, just contact the doctor who attended them. If it was a sudden death or house death, go to the nearest 24 hours hospital. There you will have doctors to help you out. If he died at the hospital itself, doctors will take care of it.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When the doctor arrives, he will do the routine check ups and confirm whether the person died or not. He should give a letter in his letterhead stating that the person has been died of ......... reason. This is <b>not</b> the death certificate , as many of us wrongly believe it as a death certificate. This is just the <b><span style="color: red;">death confirmation letter</span></b>.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then go to the nearest burial ground immediately after receiving the letter from the doctor and get the<span style="color: red;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">"House Death Form"</i></span> (In case of house death). Get that form and bring it to the <b><span style="color: red;">same doctor</span></b> who confirmed the death, get it filled and signed by the doctor along with his official seal.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once you got the House Death Form filled by the doctor, go to the same burial ground and <b><span style="color: red;">register for the time slot</span></b> for burying. Don't forget to take the photocopies of this house death form, as we are not allowed to enter the crematorium without this death form.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In case if you come across the neighbour who can't spend much, or even every one of us can use the service of 1913. The corporation of Chennai will be providing the Freezer Box , Mortuary Van at free of cost. <b><span style="color: red;">Dial 1913 </span></b> and book. The service is available all across Chennai, and not sure about the other areas. Also you can register it online by clicking here </span><a href="http://www.chennaicorporation.gov.in/onlinebooking/index.htm">http://www.chennaicorporation.gov.in/onlinebooking/index.htm</a>. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we all know, nothing comes entirely free, we need to pay some nominal amount to those drivers of mortuary vans & freezer box guys.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even for the burial ground, we need not pay anything. Once all the process got over, we should go to the officer at the burial ground to give the<b><span style="color: red;"> necessary details</span></b> which are necessary for obtaining the death certificate. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Within 15 days after registering with the burial ground, the <b><span style="color: red;">death certificate</span></b> will be available online in the following link.<br /><a href="http://www.chennaicorporation.gov.in/online-civic-services/deathCertificateBasicSearch.jsp">http://www.chennaicorporation.gov.in/online-civic-services/deathCertificateBasicSearch.jsp</a>. You can download it by filling the necessary details. The PDF which we download is the valid certificate and it doesn't require any manual signature by the officials. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>BN: </b>All the details I provided was pertaining to Chennai city. I believe some way or other, the same formalities prevails in other areas & cities.</i></span></div>
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-61936273607374501472013-05-31T05:17:00.002-07:002013-05-31T05:17:41.416-07:00CBC's Six-Word Memoir Tag Post - About My Life in Six Words<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:: Six-Word Memoir Tag Post ::</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This post is part of our <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechennaibloggersclub">Chennai Bloggers Club</a> (CBC)</b> , a closed group in Facebook. CBC is not just a group, it is much more than that. We have a serious discussions about our members' blogs, and also we do have fun with our members. Entertainment and Motivation flows from CBC to the core. We have members/Bloggers from all the field. If we have any doubt in any field, CBC will be our helping hand. I want to term CBC as <b><span style="color: red;">"Google / Wiki for Bloggers"</span>. </b>If you are a Blogger from Chennai and feels something missing in your blog, just head to our group and it will motivate you to write more. The Group not just ends with Blogging & Discussions. It goes further steps in Creating awareness campaigns, Social initiatives and much more activities. One such activity is this <span style="color: red;">"</span><b><span style="color: red;">Six-Word Memoir Tag"</span>, </b>Whereby we need to describe our life in just <b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">6 </span>Words</span>.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks to the Dancer cum Blogger, <b><span style="color: blue;">BHAVIA VELAYUTHAN</span> </b>for passing the baton to me. She blogs @ <b><a href="http://heyithinkthisway.wordpress.com/">I Think This Way</a>. </b>She is a versatile blogger, but special in writing fictions. Do visit her blog to know <b><span style="color: red;">How she thinks her way :)</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And here come my Six-Word Memoir.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And here now am passing the baton to the blogger who has got a good sense of humour. He is good at words, He is one such person who makes you smile with your own words. He does all permutations & combinations on your words and comes out with some humourous comment. The same way his blog too. His blog contains poems, short stories etc etc. To know who he is and what he writes, pay a visit to <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://sunderslate.blogspot.in/">Sunder's Slate</a>. </span></b></span><br />
<b><br /></b>Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-42129216557649446302013-05-23T05:46:00.001-07:002013-05-23T06:09:52.960-07:00Inspiring Personalities - Mr.Mahasay Dharmapal (Founder of MDH Masalas)<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><b>:: Inspiring Personalities - Mr.Mahasay Dharmapal (Founder of MDH Masalas) ::</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is going to be the yet another success story of the organisation in food industry. The Spicy Success story continues, as I had already wrote about the success stories of <a href="http://deepakgetinspired.blogspot.in/2012/07/inspiring-personality-mrduraisamy.html"><b>Shakthi Masala Duraisamy</b></a>, <a href="http://deepakgetinspired.blogspot.in/2013/03/inspiring-personalities-mradpadmasingh.html"><b>Aachi Masala AD Padmasingh Isaac</b></a> in my earlier posts. I just read about <span style="color: red;"><b>Mr.Mahasay Dharmapal</b></span>, the founder of <span style="color: red;"><b>MDH (Mahashian Di Hatti) Masalas</b></span>. As our fellow blogger <a href="http://jiljilramamani.blogspot.in/"><b>Deepa</b></a> says, "Keep it Silly Simple", here is the man who has done it and have seen huge success because of his simplicity and the quality of products he has given. He is the one who comes at the ad of MDH with a smiling face.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><b>Mahashay Dharmpal</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"> is truly one of the most inspiring personalities of our times. He is personality of many dimensions and achievement He is a true Karamyogi who always reluctant to come into the limelight. <span style="color: red;"><b>Mahashay Dharmpal </b></span>was born on 27th March, 1923 in Sialkot (Pakistan). His father Mahashay Chunnilal and mother Mata Chanan Devi were Philanthropic, religious minded and follower of Arya Samaj. In the year 1933, he <b>left school </b>before he could have completed 5th class. In 1937, he set up with the help of his father a small business of looking mirror and thereafter business and carpentry job, cloth merchant, hardware business & rice trading.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Somehow these petty businesses could not hold him for long and he joined hands with his father in his parental business i.e. Spices under the name of <span style="color: red;"><b>Mahashian Di Hatti</b> </span>popularly known as<span style="color: red;"><b> 'Deggi Mirch' </b></span>people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">After the partition of the country, he came to India and reached Delhi on 27th September 1947 . At that time his father has provided him with only <span style="color: red;"><b>Rs.1500/-</b> </span>.Out of this amount he purchased a Tonga (Horse-Drawn Carriage) for <span style="color: red;"><b>Rs.650/-</b></span> and ran it from New Delhi Railway Station to Qutab Road and Karol Bagh to Bara Hindu Rao at two Anna sawari for few days. He charged <span style="color: red;"><i>TWO ANNAs</i> </span>for a ride from Connaught Place to Karol Bagh and he couldn't run the family with this meager income. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><b>Birth of MDH ( Mahashian Di Hatti ):</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">With the money he earned from the Horse carriage, Mahasay bought small wooden khokha (Shop / Hatti) measuring 14ft. x 9
ft. at Ajmal Khan Road , Karol Bagh, New Delhi and started his family
business of Ground spices and raised the banners of <span style="color: red;"><b>Mahashian Di Hatti</b></span> of Sialkot <span style="color: red;"><b>" DEGGI MIRCH WALE ".</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Expansion of MDH :</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEYak0RftXX_ekh8WOVL4e98bSprL-EWnLUwmyx5hyphenhyphenaTW-nGRTQQe98B8a3fhPx7uDhxJL9BhNKoE3euJb7ZQBqA74D4Mm86fhwJ7Y1lza6wz3k679_cXZ4g08EDVh5QpylD9cnISoGK0/s1600/mdh_all+products.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEYak0RftXX_ekh8WOVL4e98bSprL-EWnLUwmyx5hyphenhyphenaTW-nGRTQQe98B8a3fhPx7uDhxJL9BhNKoE3euJb7ZQBqA74D4Mm86fhwJ7Y1lza6wz3k679_cXZ4g08EDVh5QpylD9cnISoGK0/s1600/mdh_all+products.jpg" height="200" width="148" /></a>With his vision and the honesty in business, Mahashay led the venture to the heights, which have inspired others to follow. Very few people know the success and the hard work of Mahashay behind the success of the super brand <span style="color: red;"><b>MDH</b></span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Mahashay does't have any secret formula behind his grand success. His commitment to humanity and community and his relentless activities shines in many sphere of life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Started with a small 10 beds eye hospital at Subhash Nagar, Arya Samaj in November 1975, thereafter in January 1984, a 20 beds hospital was established in JanakPuri, New Delhi in memory of his mother <span style="color: blue;"><b>Mata Chanan Devi</b></span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Now, this hospital is serving with 300 beds in about 5 acres land, this super specialty hospital with MRI, CT Scan, Heart Wing, Neuro Sciences, IVF etc.<b> <span style="color: red;">Mahashay</span> </b>himself visits the hospital regularly and actively participates in the management of the hospital. Like always today also poor peopl</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><b>Mahashay Dharmpal</b></span><span style="font-size: small;"> has also extended his blessing to the children by developing a school to impart quality education to the new generations. Today he is associated with innumerous educational institutions particularly</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Mahashay Chunnilal Saraswati Shishu Mandir,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Mata Leela Wati Kanya Vidhayala,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Mahashay Dharmpal Vidhya Mandir etc</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">He has made more than 20 schools himself for the benefits of the society and the poor people.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><b>CSR :</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Philosophy of <span style="color: red;"><b>Mahashay Dharampa</b></span>l is<i> "Give to the world the best you can, and the best will come back to you automatically"</i> has virtually been a proverbial come true by the fact that today, MDH is a name that stands synonymous not only for quality spices but also for its contributions towards the welfare of society and upliftment of the needy, by way of establishing Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Trust. MDH today stands as a name in every house hold, trusted & relished all over the world by millions.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><b>Conclusion :</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">In the era where the product and brand is being positioned because of the celebrities , It is worth to point out that MDH - as a brand and its products has gained its significance only because of its QUALITY and the simplicity of the man behind this MDH. It makes few of my favourite quotes true. "The Magic of Thinking Big" & "Every Problem comes with an equal opportunity". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>References : MDH Site, Rediff.com, The Indian Express, marketingboulevard.blogspot.in, Success Stories.com</i></span>Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-10451023897746321872013-04-17T05:19:00.000-07:002013-04-17T05:19:50.530-07:00Child Sexual Abuse Awareness<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">April month
is considered as <b><span style="color: red;">Child Sexual Abuse Awareness month</span></b>. It’s just my small part in
spreading this awareness. Again thanks to <b><span style="color: red;">The Chennai Bloggers Club (CBC)</span></b> for
the alert and I can proudly tell that this one is also a CBC inspired post.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">What is Child Sexual Abuse?</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Theoretically
Child sexual abuse may mean the dominant position of an adult that allows him
or her to force or coerce a child into sexual activity. But in reality, it is
much more than that. This is more common across the globe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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screen shot itself tells whether it is common or uncommon. It is the screen
shot of google news for “Child Sex Abuse” and it just one page of many pages,
most of the news updated in last 2 days. It proves that, child sex abuse is
increasing every day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Risk Factors:</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The family
and its environment are the determining forces behind a child’s sexual abuse. Few
of them are listed below:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Family structure</span></b> is the most important risk factor
in child sexual abuse. The risk is higher when children live with
step-parents or a single parent. Children living without either parent
(foster children) are 10 times more likely to be sexually abused than
children that live with both biological parents<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Gender</span></b> is also a major factor in sexual abuse.
Females are 5 times more likely to be abused than males<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Age</span></b> is a significant factor in sexual abuse. While
there is risk for children of all ages, children are most vulnerable to
abuse between the ages of 7 and 13<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Children who live in <b><span style="color: red;">rural areas</span></b> are almost 2
times more likely to be identified as victims of child sexual abuse<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Children who witness or are the victim of other
crimes are significantly more likely to be sexually abused<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In most of
the cases, it is evident that the abuse has been done by the people who are
known to the children. It is the duty of the parents to teach certain things to the kid. The disabled kids are more prone to sexual abuse than the others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The most important thing is to <b><span style="color: red;">believe your kid</span></b>
when they tell about the abuse. Most of the parents are ignoring those
words since its coming from the mouth of a kid.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Don't scare</span></b> your children in order to keep them
safe. Teaching them the difference between appropriate and inappropriate
touching will help them from the predators. As early as age 3, children
should understand that parts of their body are private and that it is not
okay for anyone to touch them. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Start talking to your children</span></b> by explaining how
certain parts of their body - those covered by a swimsuit are private. No
one should touch them there except for parents when they're being
cleaned—and the doctor, too, but only if Mom or Dad is there in the room.
Avoid telling like "some people are bad" kind of explanation.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Use real names for body parts</span></b>. Avoid calling your
child’s private parts made-up names. “It makes kids think that there is
something weird or shameful about their bodies, and they’ll be less likely
to tell you if someone touches them,” says <i><span style="color: red;">Sharon W. Doty, author of Keeping Them
Safe: Protecting Children from Sexual Predators and Evil in Our Midst:
Protecting Children from Sexual Predators</span></i><span style="color: red;">. </span>Nothing wrong in using the words like “penis,”
“testicles”, “vagina,” and “breasts” instead. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Advising your children not to talk to strangers is
good. But the truth is, most of the abuse is committed not by strangers
but by someone the <b><span style="color: red;">child knows well</span></b>. You have to worry more about with whom
your child spends time on daily basis<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Advice your children</span></b> not to keep anything as
secret if they have asked to do so by any adult. Because, this is one way
where the abusers gain advantage. They asks the <i>kid to keep it as secret, else their parents would go mad at them.</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Do NOT insist that <b><span style="color: red;">children hug or kiss</span></b> relatives
or friends. Let children express affection on their own terms</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">American Academy of
Paediatrics recommends the following age-oriented conversations with children :
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parts and how to say “no” to anyone who touches them in a way that makes them feel
uncomfortable. Give them direct answers to questions about sex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">13 to 18 years:</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Discuss issues such as rape, HIV,
other sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Why do offenders involve in Child
Sex Abuse ?</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">There are
many causes of child abuse however none of them can be treated as excuse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Some abusers have <b><span style="color: red;">mental problems</span></b> and see
themselves as kids too. They tend to have a strong desire for sexual
things with kids. This mental condition is called pedophilia. A person
suffering from that is a pedophile.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Most adults who sexually use or abuse children
were, <b><span style="color: red;">during their own childhoods, abused sexually - </span></b>physically, and/or
emotionally, as well as neglected physically and/or emotionally. In
reaction to those experiences of abuse, neglect, betrayal and
powerlessness, they may have attempted to find feelings of power and
control over others – including sexual power over children.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: red;">Drug and alcohol</span></b> abuse also seem to be a common
factor in child abuse cases. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Conclusion:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">As
discussed above, there can’t be any single reason for the offenders to involve
in child sex abuse. We can’t predict when our known and reliable person will
become an offender. Better to be safe than sorry. Try to follow the
Age-Oriented conversations as enunciated by the <b><span style="color: blue;">American Academy of Paediatrics</span>. </b>Let us make a better tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><b>Disclaimer:</b>
<i><span style="color: red;">All content in this blog is provided only for general information and awareness
based on the references cited at the bottom, and should not be treated as a
substitute for the medical / psychological advice of the professional.</span></i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">References:
<i>apa.org, cachouston.org, parenting.com,
virtus.org, voices.yahoo.com<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;">I take this opportunity thank you
all for the responses on my post about women’s day which talked about women’s
health. Based on the comments and the requests made by few people , I came to
know that there is not much awareness on the women’s health front. I must thank
</span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: red;">Dr. Sai Sriram</span><span style="color: blue;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in;">wholeheartedly for
coming forward with this excellent article. Here I am introducing <b><span style="color: red;">Dr. Sai
Sriram</span></b> as a Guest Author in my blog and now he is writing about the health
benefits of being women.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Women
are <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">predisposed</span> to
several medical conditions by virtue of the additional X chromosome, <span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">but there are certain benefits
as well</span>. Few of them are listed below :<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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have a greater number of circulating </span><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: white;">w</span>hite
blood cells</span></b> and tend to produce antibodies at a quicker rate. This makes <span style="color: red;"><b>recovery from infections relatively faster</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are a bunch of diseases that manifest themselves when there is no properly
functioning X chromosome. A genotypic male has just one X , hence, if something
is wrong with it, he is hit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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woman on the other hand, has the luxury of the <b><span style="color: red;">additional X chromosome</span></b>. She ‘carries’ the disease without
suffering from it, but transmits to her children. <b><span style="color: red;">Haemophilia</span></b> follows this criss-cross mode of transmission. It is
extremely rare for a women to be affected by this condition and the odds are
further reduced with non-consanguineous (outside the family) marriages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Another
disease with a similar pattern is <b><span style="color: red;">colour
blindness</span></b>. While billions of men have been accused of not recognizing
colours (we just recognize the colours from sporting teams’ kits), the ones
that are actually affected by color blindness are all men. </span></div>
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is known to protect women from certain <b><span style="color: red;">cardiac
illness by reducing the ‘bad cholesterol’</span></b>. This appears to be just one of
the several mechanisms that protect pre-menopausal women.</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Also,
since women tend to inexplicably link body image perception and self esteem,
they are relatively easy to convince to take up a <b><span style="color: red;">regular exercise regime.</span></b> They
burn those <b><span style="color: red;">extra calories</span></b> with more intent than men and reap the benefits.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">.</span></div>
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important aspect of women’s health is the <b><span style="color: red;">mental
aspect</span></b>. Women have higher rates of attempted suicides but paradoxically,
few of those attempts actually end with the woman dying. <br />
In other words, when a man decides to get himself killed, he sadly gets it done.
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Despite
the differences, many people realizes the importance of women only during their
pregnancy. Social and cultural stigmatization accounts for the unwillingness of
a woman unwell to come forward and seek help at the earliest possible. For all
we know, beyond the purview of medicine, a healthy happy woman is the most
vital component of a happy family, a nurturing childhood and most importantly,
for a brighter tomorrow. Let us make a better tomorrow. Lets share and spread the awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-52747344996250945972013-04-09T09:35:00.000-07:002013-04-09T09:37:41.795-07:00My Articleship Experience - The Best Phase of My Career<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;">As you all know, I am pursuing CA. And as a part of the course, I supposed to have 3.5 years of articleship in an audit firm. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;">I have completed my 3.5 years of articleship in a mid sized audit firm on December 2011. I have learnt as much as I can during the stay of 3.5. years there.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;"><span style="color: blue;">I commenced my articleship on May 2008 immediately after completing my B.Com., from </span><b><span style="color: red;">C.Kandaswamy Naidu College, Anna Nagar</span></b><span style="color: blue;">. I didn't enjoy much during my college days. I was just being a "Moodi" till my college days. The only thing I know when I was studying college was just studies. Nothing beyond. But I should be proud of my college, which imparted me of professional knowledge. The professors are not world-class, but they are the best ones who have shaped up my career. I am indebted to them till my last breath. </span></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;">I must say, this articleship was the very important phase in my career, since its my first exposure to the outside world. I joined this firm when I dont even know many areas in chennai and to be frank i must say am "0" when I joined here. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;">But my workplace and the people around there in office (Generally called Colleagues, But i can call them as FRIENDS) played a major role in changing myself. Mainly the attitude towards education and profession has been the greatest outcome of this 3.5 years. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;">I got the real good friends here like Tamil, Harini, Santhoshi (The Best one), Senthil, Ramesh among few others . We never gone for outing, but still we have fun in our workplace and enjoy the work. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;">For a profession like this , we need to be up to date and I got such a good guys here who will update me and me in turn share updates which I am aware of. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;">The memories of our Aayudha Pooja Celeberations in our office , get to-gether in a Hotel near Mount Road during October of 2010 , Saturday Review meetings, Tension in office during the Due Dates, etc etc can never be erased.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;">I really wonder how fastly this 3.5 years has passed. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;"><span style="color: blue;">Still i remember the day when I received the call from my boss (Principal Auditor) to join this firm for articles and you wonder what, the first thing i noticed in our office was a print out with a wonderful quote </span><b><span style="color: red;">"THERE IS NEVER A WRONG TIME TO DO A RIGHT THING"</span></b><span style="color: blue;">. May be that first impression has its impact on the positive change in my attitude. </span></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><br /><span style="color: blue;">The words can be erased, but the memories can't ! This memory will never be erased. </span><br /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; line-height: 19.5px;">"Miles to go before we sleep" :) </span></span>Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-14251249156567671602013-04-07T02:00:00.001-07:002013-04-07T02:01:22.923-07:00World Health Day - Theme: Hypertension (7th April)<br />
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2013 (Theme: Hypertension) – 7<sup>th</sup> April </span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today is
celebrated as World Health Day. On this special day, I just wanted to share few
points which can help us to create a <b><span style="color: red;">HEALTHY
TOMORROW</span>. </b>It is an initiative by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to
spread the awareness about health quotient. This post is just my small part in
spreading the awareness about the <b><span style="color: red;">Hypertension</span>,</b>
which has been chosen as the theme for this year. Read it and spread the
awareness if you find it useful. All the facts and contents are based on the
references cited at the end of my post.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Health Day is celebrated on 7th April to mark the anniversary of the founding
of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The theme
for 2013 is <b><span style="color: red;">Hypertension (High Blood
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also known as High blood pressure or raised blood pressure - increases the risk
of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. If left uncontrolled, high blood
pressure can also cause blindness, irregularities of the heartbeat and heart
failure. One in three
adults worldwide has high blood pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pressure is very common, especially in middle-aged and elderly people. Once it
has developed it tends to last for life. High blood pressure puts a strain on
the heart and circulatory system, which can ultimately cause damage to many
parts of the body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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level for blood pressure is below <b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red;">120/80</span></span></b><span style="color: red;">,</span> where <b><span style="color: red;">120</span></b> represents the <b><span style="color: red;">systolic
measurement (peak pressure in the arteries)</span></b> and <span style="color: red;"><b>80 represents the diastolic measurement (minimum pressure in the
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Blood
pressure between <b>120/80 and 139/89</b>
is called <b>prehypertension (to denote
increased risk of hypertension)</b>, and</span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blood
pressure of<b> 140/90 or above is
considered hypertension.</b></span></span></li>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Causes of Hypertension :</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Though the
exact causes of hypertension are usually unknown, there are several factors
that have been highly associated with the condition. These include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Smoking</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Obesity
or being overweight</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Diabetes</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Lack
of physical activity</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">High
levels of salt intake (sodium sensitivity)</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Insufficient
calcium, potassium, and magnesium consumption</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">·
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Vitamin
D deficiency</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">High
levels of alcohol consumption</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Stress</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Aging</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">·
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Medicines
such as birth control pills</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">·
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Genetics
and a family history of hypertension - In May 2011, scientists from the
University of Leicester, England, reported in the journal Hypertension that
some genes in the kidneys may contribute to hypertension.</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Chronic
kidney disease</span></span></li>
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</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Adrenal
and thyroid problems or tumors</span></span></li>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Who are more prone to Hypertension:</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">· Up
to the age of 45, more men have high blood pressure than women.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">More
women have hypertension by the time they reach 65.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> You
have a greater risk if a close family member has high blood pressure or if you
are diabetic</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">· </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">About
60% of people with diabetes have high blood pressure.</span></li>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Symptoms of Hypertension:</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is no
specific symptom for identifying hypertension. About 33% of people actually do
not know that they have high blood pressure, and this ignorance can last for
years. For this reason, it is advisable to undergo periodic blood pressure
screenings even when no symptoms are present.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However,
extremely high blood pressure may have some symptoms which include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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headaches<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or confusion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with vision<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pains<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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problems<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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heartbeat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the urine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Effects of Hypertension:</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: red;">Brain:</span></b> High blood pressure can cause tiny
blood vessels inside your brain to rupture. A bleeding vessel or clot inside
the brain can result in a stroke.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: red;">Eyes:</span></b> If a blood vessel inside the eye
ruptures from hypertension, it can cause blurred vision and even blindness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: red;">Kidneys:</span></b> If blood vessels inside the kidneys
become too narrow, these organs can lose their ability to filter waste products
out of your blood. This can lead to kidney failure, which may require dialysis
or a kidney transplant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[endif]--><b><span style="color: red;">Heart:</span></b> The heart is a muscle that requires
oxygenated blood. If it doesn't get enough oxygen to function properly or blood
flow to the heart is blocked, this can cause angina or a heart attack. Over
time, the pressure of having to work harder can weaken your heart — a condition
called congestive heart failure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Prevention of Hypertension :</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">High blood
pressure is both preventable and treatable. The risk of developing high blood
pressure can be reduced by:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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salt intake<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a balanced diet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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harmful use of alcohol<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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regular physical activity<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a healthy body weight and<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tobacco use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Conclusion:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since there
is no specific symptom for the Hypertension, we need to be extremely cautious. Hypertension
is often a life-long condition. It is important to take your medications and
continue to monitor your blood pressure. If you keep it under control, you can
reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure. Lifestyle
modification plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of
Hypertension. Lack of awareness also leads to increase in the incidence of
Hypertension. Lets share and spread the awareness and make a healthy tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>Disclaimer:</b>
All content in this blog is provided only for general information and awareness
based on the references cited at the bottom, and should not be treated as a
substitute for the medical advice of the health care professional.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>References:</b>
<i>who.int, patienthealthinternational.com,
medicalnewstoday.com, webmd.com, everydayhealth.com</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Yet another Inspiring Story - Vegetable vendor's daughter </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Maya Devipujak</span></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"> got selected and participated in special winter olympics which was held at South Korea.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Her family might be struggling to make ends meet, but that did not stop </span><b><span style="color: blue;">Maya Devipujak</span></b><span style="color: #333333;"> from following her dream of wielding the hockey stick on ice despite being bracketed among those with with Mild Intelligence Quotient.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Maya is the only girl from Gujarat in the Indian Floor Hockey team which has participated in World Winter Games (Special Olympics) held on Pyeong Chang,South Korea, from January 29 to February 5, 2013.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Hailing from the economically backward Devipujak community, the 19-year-old is the first person from her community to scale such heights, her mother Kamu Devipujak, a vegetable vendor, says proudly.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><i><span style="color: red;">"I have not even gone to Ahmedabad...It is forthe first time that someone from our community is flying in an aeroplane. I am veryhappy...she has brought our community a good name,"</span></i><span style="color: #333333;"> Kamu told PTI.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Maya's father suffers from a mental disorder and is unable to go to work and earn for the family, Kamu said, adding they live in a slum near Mehsana railway station, 77km from here. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Maya was enrolled in a special school for mentally-challenged children run by Khodiyar Education Trust (KET), the trust's project co-coordinator, Vishnu Chaudhary, said.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">After completing Class VII, she helped her mother in running the home for one year. That's when KET enrolled her again and started giving her vocational training in making handicrafts.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">However, what caught the eye of sports teachers at KET was her performance in the district and state tournaments organised by them, Chaudhary said, adding, she had pace and her control over the puck (ball) was good.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">She was then selected for the national camps and from then on, she has not looked back. The teenager attended national camps in Delhi, Shimla, Chandigarh and Bilaspur before being shortlisted for the national side.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">However, there arose a small hurdle -- to get a passport.</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">The joy of being selected for the Indian Floor Hockey team soon gave way to disappointment when her application was rejected as she didn't have a permanent residential address.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Belonging to a below poverty line (BPL) family, she lived in a slum built on Government land and did not have an electricity bill, Chaudhary said.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Other mandatory residential documentary proofs were also not there and that's when J R Mothaliya, Superintendent of Police, Mehsana, intervened and issued a bonafide certificate so that Maya could get the travel document and fulfil her dream of participating in the Games.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Mothaliya said "without a permanent address,it was difficult for the family to get a passportfor the girl. So, I issued a bonafide so that the girl could fulfil her dreams of participating in the Special Olympics."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Source : <i>NDTV</i></span></span></div>
Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-58365212140596000972013-04-01T03:54:00.002-07:002013-04-01T19:12:41.249-07:00Fools' Day - Why April 1 ?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Happy Fool's Day buddies !!!!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">This supposed to be a funny day, but before playing pranks and making others fool , we must know the history behind this day !!!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="color: blue;">History:</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">April Fools' Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="color: blue;">New Year's Day Moves</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Ancient cultures, including those of the Romans and Hindus, celebrated New Year's Day on or around April 1. It closely follows the vernal equinox (March 20th or March 21st.) In medieval times, much of Europe celebrated March 25, the Feast of Annunciation, as the beginning of the new year.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new calendar (the Gregorian Calendar) to replace the old Julian Calendar. The new calendar called for New Year's Day to be celebrated Jan. 1. That year, France adopted the reformed calendar and shifted New Year's day to Jan. 1. According to a popular explanation, many people either refused to accept the new date, or did not learn about it, and continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1. Other people began to make fun of these traditionalists, sending them on "fool's errands" or trying to trick them into believing something false. Eventually, the practice spread throughout Europe.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Problems With This Explanation</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">There are at least two difficulties with this explanation. The first is that it doesn't fully account for the spread of April Fools' Day to other European countries. The Gregorian calendar was not adopted by England until 1752, for example, but April Fools' Day was already well established there by that point. The second is that we have no direct historical evidence for this explanation, only conjecture, and that conjecture appears to have been made more recently.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Constantine and Kugel</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Another explanation of the origins of April Fools' Day was provided by Joseph Boskin, a professor of history at Boston University. He explained that the practice began during the reign of Constantine, when a group of court jesters and fools told the Roman emperor that they could do a better job of running the empire. Constantine, amused, allowed a jester named Kugel to be king for one day. Kugel passed an edict calling for absurdity on that day, and the custom became an annual event.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">"In a way," explained Prof. Boskin, "it was a very serious day. In those times fools were really wise men. It was the role of jesters to put things in perspective with humor."</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">This explanation was brought to the public's attention in an Associated Press article printed by many newspapers in 1983. There was only one catch: Boskin made the whole thing up. It took a couple of weeks for the AP to realize that they'd been victims of an April Fools' joke themselves.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;">Spring Fever</span></span></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">It is worth noting that many different cultures have had days of foolishness around the start of April, give or take a couple of weeks. The Romans had a festival named Hilaria on March 25, rejoicing in the resurrection of Attis. The Hindu calendar has Holi, and the Jewish calendar has Purim. Perhaps there's something about the time of year, with its turn from winter to spring, that lends itself to lighthearted celebrations.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Observances Around the World</span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">April Fools' Day is observed throughout the Western world. Practices include sending someone on a "fool's errand," looking for things that don't exist; playing pranks; and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">The French call April 1 Poisson d'Avril, or "April Fish." French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying "Poisson d'Avril" when the prank is discovered.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">Source: </span></span><a href="http://www.infoplease.com/">http://www.infoplease.com</a> </div>
Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-14426041091620098982013-03-27T19:57:00.001-07:002013-03-27T19:57:55.540-07:00Public Provident Fund (PPF) - Better Investment Option<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">March 31 is around the corner, and most of us are in confusion
as to whether to make additional investment or not. If so, where we need to
invest and amount of investment etc.,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my personal opinion, March 31 is just another date
in the calendar, which marks the end of financial year. Never get troubled by
this date with Investment planning. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The real purpose of investment is to get
the better returns at the end of the maturity period. Tax saving is just one
added advantage. Now a days, most of the people think of investing only for tax
saving purpose. It should not be. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the context of Investment, I would prefer and rather
refer <b><span style="color: red;">Public Provident Fund (PPF)</span> </b>as
the best investment option provided the investment is for a long term. It also
got tax savings attached to it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">What
is PPF : </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PPF is
basically a investment tool which can also be used as Tax Saving tool and
also be used as a tool for retirement benefits for those <span style="color: red;"><b>who don’t have the facility of pension</b>.</span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The investment
term (Period) would be 15 Years.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Loan facility
is also available for the PPF account holders after the maturity of 3
years from the date of investment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The entire
amount (Along with the interest) can be withdrawn only at the end of 15
years. However, partial withdrawals also permitted, subject to certain
ceiling limits. Partial withdrawal is permitted from the 7<sup>th</sup>
Year onwards with the following conditions :<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">We should make partial withdrawal only once
a year<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">Such Withdrawals should not exceed<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">50% of balance in our PPF account at the
end of 4<sup>th</sup> Year (or)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">50% of balance in our PPF account at the
end of immediately preceeding year. (Eg. If we are in April 2013, immediate preceeding year would
be 2012-13) whichever is lower.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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maturity (ie.15 years), we have the option to withdraw the same along with
interest or extend it to few more years for any years in block of 5 years.(ie.
We can extend to another 5 years / 10 years / 15 years etc).<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Who
can open PPF Account :</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Any individual
can open PPF account<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Person can
have only one PPF account in his name<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Account can be
opened by either of the parents for a minor child.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Grandparent
cannot open a PPF account on behalf of a minor child. However , in case of
death of both the parents, Grandparents can act as a guardian of the minor
and open an account.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Suitability
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The investment in Public Provident Fund is suitable for
all class of the people. According to me this scheme is best suited for <b><span style="color: red;">Younger Generation and people who don’t
have pension facility. Following are the reasons to justify my view point :</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Younger
generation in the age group of 20 to 30 is best suited for this PPF
investment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reason being,
this is a long term investment for 15 years. If we are in the age group of
around 25 and we just started earning, PPF would be the best option. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If we think on
long term, the roads ahead will have loads of financial burdens. According
to me, the major expenditure in the next 15 to 20 years of life would be
for the education of our children.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The cost of
education is mounting high year after year. We are totally uncertain where
would it reach after 20 years, when we have children who is ready to
pursue <b><span style="color: red;">Higher Education.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Better to be
safe than sorry. Instead of searching for loans at that time for the
higher studies of your children, it would be better to make a small amount
of investment every year in PPF and which would turn out to be a lumpsum
after the maturity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">How
to open PPF account :</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We can open
PPF account with State Bank of India and its subsidiaries.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We can also
open PPF account in few post offices.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">For the list
of SBI and its subsidiaries authorized to operate PPF account in Chennai, </span><a href="http://www.tnsmallsavings.com/contact/sbi-br.pdf">Click here</a></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">We can
download the PPF account opening form by <a href="http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pdfForms/PPFActOpening.pdf">clicking here</a></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">How
to operate :</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The PPF
account can be operated as simply as our savings bank account.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once we submit
our account opening form, we will be given a pass book, which is exactly
like our savings bank pass book.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The minimum amount
to be invested in PPF account for a year is Rs.500.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The maximum
amount that can be invested in PPF account for a year is Rs.1,00,000<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Deposits can
be made in a maximum of 12 installments a year.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Interest is
flexible and will change every year. For the year 2013-14 , the interest
is charged at 8.7% per annum. For the previous year 2012-13, it has been
charged at 8.8% per annum.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The interest
credited to our account annually on 31<sup>st</sup> March of every year
and interest is compounded annually.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We can operate
this PPF account like a savings bank account. There is no restriction on
minimum monthly payments as we do in case of insurance. We can pay
whenever we have excess money in our hand. And there is no fixed amount.
If you some Rs.2,000 excess in your hand, well we can deposit the same in our PPF account anytime.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please be
cautious that, the Account may gets discontinued if we didn’t make any
deposit for whole the year.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Tax
Benefits :</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Investment in
PPF account is eligible for the tax deduction under section 80C. The
maximum permissible deduction under section 80C is Rs.1,00,000.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The amount
which we receive after the maturity of 15 years is Tax-Free. This is the
one best advantage from tax point of view in PPF investment. All other
investments are taxable on the withdrawal after the maturity.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li>
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:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PPF is the a better investment option with high yield
after its maturity. As said already, Tax
Benefits are just an added advantage to this PPF investment. Don’t wait. Let we
start investing from now on and safeguard our future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reference : </span><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Money
control, rediff, taxguru, simple tax india, chartered club,maxutils.<span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></div>
Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-43454625700321859592013-03-14T11:33:00.001-07:002013-03-14T11:33:46.193-07:00Chennai No Honking Day – 16th March 2013 (Initiative by Chennai City Traffic Police)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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No Honking Day – 16<sup>th</sup> March 2013 <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(Initiative
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lets not press the horn
one day ! It’s a good initiative by Chennai City Traffic Police and I feel its
worth sharing it in my blog . I request all the readers of this post not to
press horn (Atleast, try not to press on unnecessary situations) on <b>16<sup>th</sup> March 2013</b> which is being observed as <b>Chennai No Honking Day</b>
by Chennai City Traffic Police (CCTP). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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No Honking day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">Quickly
list five things Chennai’s famous for. We wager it sounds something like this.
Masala Dosa with filter coffee. December music season. Marina beach. Discerning
cricket fans. Mylapore mami tales alongside endearing madras bashai. Now
imagine not hearing the sizzle of the dosa batter hitting a hot pan, the sound
of coffee poured tall into your tumbler, or being unable to appreciate
mellifluous music , sound of waves crashing onto shore, cricket commentary or
your auto driver’s take on life. Don’t worry, if present condition is any
indication, you won’t have to imagine very long.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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is agreed world over that safe sound levels are below 90db. On an average day,
the noise level on Chennai roads is 130db. Some high traffic places like Guindy
and T Nagar, register highs up to 142 db. That is comparable to being exposed
to loud gunshots over and over again and again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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exposure to noise levels above 125db can cause ear damage leading to partial or
total hearing loss. That’s not all. Continuous exposure to high noise levels
has several harmful effects which include increased stress, fatigue,
irritation, anger, depression and overall a lower quality of life. No wonder
road rage is what it is in the city.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">It
is more harmful than you think. It is more prevalent than you realize. The
highest contributor to noise levels is vehicular traffic and honking followed
by loud speakers, machinery, people talking especially when on their mobiles,
sirens, alarms and office equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">It
is more harmful than you think. It is more prevalent than you realize .we
should think of ways to reduce noise pollution, not only for our well being but
also for others. Noise pollution may not result in death, but it definitely can
hamper your health and quality of life. Hence, protect yourself from noise
pollution to escape from the long-term health problems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">Children
who lived in noisy areas were found to have less concentration and decreased reading
ability. Also, adults who worked in noisy environments found it difficult to solve
problems and had shorter attention spans.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">Join
us in a pledge to reduce noise in the city and show your support by not honking
one day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">Chennai,
No Honking Day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">It’s
Saturday, March 16, 2013.</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-67755190003289980062013-03-13T02:07:00.000-07:002013-03-13T02:31:23.792-07:00The Liebster Blog Award<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Liebster Blog Award</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am recognized <b>with
The Liebster Blog Award</b> by two of my friends and many thanks to them. I Am
proud to share their names with you all . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Govindaswamy</span></b> blogs at <a href="http://blogofkaushik.blogspot.in/">http://blogofkaushik.blogspot.in</a></span></li>
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Venkataraman</span></b> blogs at <a href="http://latentinquest.blogspot.in/">http://latentinquest.blogspot.in</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thanks to you both for this award and both these
Kaushik and Lakshmi’s Blog were too good and worth giving a read. Am sure they
both have got too many Liebster Blog Awards and congratz to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">First
and foremost, what is this Liebster Blog Award ?</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This is no real award. There are no judges, no special
rules. No website with an official team to congratulate you and hold your hand.
It's mostly what you want it to be. If you receive the award, you can 1) accept
it and 2) pass it along. It's that easy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This Award is given to the bloggers who have a
readership of less than 200 people, in order to motivate them and help them
cherish their talent as a writer/ blogger.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Award :<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">#1 Each person must post 11 things about themselves. (Honesty
is the best policy) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">#5 Go to their page and tell them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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: 11 Things about me </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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hesitation. Challenges shows door for opportunity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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match even if India needs 10 runs in last ball.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.5. I want to have my own way of leading the life.
Don’t want to follow the footsteps of others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.6. I Want to serve for the society by creating
awareness campaigns of lesser known things and to work for its implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.7. I love what I do. I always love my job, even if it
is hectic and pressure, I enjoy being busy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people that Social networking sites are useless. Want to let the people aware
of the best use of social networking
sites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.10. I am the one who believes in telling “Make a good
day” Instead of “Have a good day”. Since god has given 24 hours, It is up to us
to make it good or bad. Start telling “Make a good day”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.11. Last but not least,I want to make my parents proud
to have me as their son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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: Answers for the questions asked by Kaushik & Lakshmi : </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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1 : Answers to Kaushik’s Questions :</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Given a chance, what would you transform into?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Who inspired you to start blogging?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">That’s a small story. I have been posting about the
inspiring personalities in my FB wall post. One of my friend name “Harun Raaj
Guptha” has suggested me to start making blogposts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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What was your first post about?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My first post was about the Inspirational Story of
Mr.Chandramohan – Founder of Arun Ice Cream (Hatsun Group).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Which season do you like and why?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Winter Season and a early morning travel in winter
season. I like it just because of its short stay </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Verdana; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Which is the naughtiest prank you have ever done? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During my childhood days, It was in my Hindi tuition.
Just to take a revenge on the other studious guy there, I just scribbled some
things in his test paper and made him getting scolding from the teacher.. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Have you understood the purpose of life?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The most difficult question and my answer would be
Partly yes .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7.
At which moment of your life, you could feel yourself flying over the clouds?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nothing makes me feel like that. Just wanted to be
normal. Because if I am expecting for some things like that, the failure in
that part might halt me from taking the further steps. If I suppose to tell one
moment, it would be the moment when my parents tell “I am proud of you my son”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Can you mention the most stupid tweet you have ever tweeted?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Some years back, made a new year wish a day earlier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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WHY? (Give any answer that strikes your mind)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Over enthusiasm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Am I crazy?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I think Yes !</span></span></div>
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What is the significance of the number 11 in this award? :D<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I don’t think there is any significance. Just to puzzle
us </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Verdana; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Euthanasia is illegal in India. Do you support it?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">No. I never support it. Especially, involuntary
Euthanasia by the doctors should not be encouraged at all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2.
East, West, North and South are the directions which have been named so by man
for convenience; If given a chance to change what will you change it to?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I want it to be changed, but don’t know what can I
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Will social media interactions replace personal contact in the future?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I think Yes. It opens the door for virtual friendship
and people values virtual friendship more than the real friendship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(any one) who would it be?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Obviously it is Rashmi Bansal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Why do you blog?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To be frank, am blogging just for my pleasure and it
gives a peace of mind when I am down with something. Also want to motivate
others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Is sarcasm healthy?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It depends on how the other person takes it. For me, it
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Does the dress one wears, music they listen to, people they hangout with etc
etc, define what their character is?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Of course yeah. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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What is the most beautiful place on earth?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All the places with natural surroundings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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What will your super-power be, if you were in a position to acquire just one
super power?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If there any power which can purifies a person’s
thinking and his behavior, I will opt for that super-power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Which is the best place to be in Chennai and at what time, season is it?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Harbour – During Yacht racing. If you are a member of
RMYC yacht club, just take part of this racing. It would be a life time experience.
Thankfully I got opportunity to take part in it once.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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What do you think Chennai is best for?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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# 3 : 11 People whom I am awarding Liebster Blog Award : </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1.</span><a href="http://balaiyengarwrites.blogspot.in/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Bala Iyengar</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3.<a href="http://sahisridhar.blogspot.in/">Sahithya Sridhar</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4.<a href="http://passionofasoul.blogspot.co.uk/">Sivaranjini Balasubramaniam</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">5.<a href="http://viddev.wordpress.com/">Vid Dev</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7.<a href="http://www.vada-poche.blogspot.in/">Clement Williams</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Personalities : Mr.A.D.Padmasingh Isaac – Founder of Aachi Group of Companies
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Am back with my regular
blog post and this time am going to share about another inspiring personality
and a Humble man - <b>Mr.A.D.Padmasingh
Isaac</b>. Many of us could recognize his name and correlate with his brand.
His story will be SPICY. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now you have got a clue
and yeah he is founder of Aachi Masala and its group companies. Before I start
posting about his history and growth, I
must thank <b>Murali sir</b> (Muraliistening Blogspot) for allowing me to take the
content from his interview along with some other articles in newspapers cited
at the end. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mr. A.D.Padmasingh Isaac
was born in Nazareth Town in Tirunelveli District. After obtaining his Degree
in Business Administration he joined Godrej Soaps Marketing wing. During his
decade of association with Godrej, he not only learnt but also understood the
aspects of marketing consumer Products fully. Today he has over thirty years of
experience in marketing of consumer products. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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of Aachi :<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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in him to do something to reach quality consumer goods to the needy made him to
start his own in a small way in the year 1989 to manufacture Liquid Blue in
small packs valued at Re.1/-. This humble beginning paved the way for the Aachi group to
diversify to masala, Oil etc., and to reach greater heights and this year the
group is expected to cross Rs 200 crores of turnover. Aachi brand was
established and registered in the year 1998. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of operations the journey has not been comfortable always. However Mr. Isaac
strongly believes beside his hard work it is also the Almighty who is constantly
encouraging, guiding and instilling confidence in him to continue the good work
which keeps him going. He believes in the saying "when the going is tough
the tough gets going". He always acknowledges the blessings of the
Almighty and is always grateful to him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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product in the market at the initial stage itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Addressing a meet
conducted by the Tuticorin chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry , he
said that only when brand image of any product appealed to the consumers, it
could trigger sales, leading to more revenue</span><span style="background-color: black; border: 1pt none black; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 0pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> and profit margin. Small scale industries
would not survive in the market, if foreign direct investments were allowed in
that sector. Hence, to withstand in a competitive market, branding was all the
more essential. To promote a brand, catchy advertisements must be created, he
said and added that about six percent of annual turnover from his company was
spent on advertisements in the initial stages. But now, advertisement spending
had been reduced to two percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In another Interview on
Vijay TV, he emphazised on the Importance of Networks. He told that Branding and Proper reliable Networking
ensures the success of an entity at all levels and that makes the Aachi a
successful brand across the globe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Today "Aachi"
has become a household name. Simply because the product range is so wide and
backed up by quality products that no household can afford to miss Aachi products from their
kitchen shelf. The upper most reason for the success of the group can be
attributed to meeting the demand of consumer in every walk of life by pricing
the product competitively and in various size packs which can be afforded by
common man. In other words Aachi can be termed as Pioneers in bringing Masala,
Pickle, etc. in One Rupee packet which is well within the reach of every
household. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Beyond Boundary :<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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only succeeded in making Aachi a household name within the country but also
made the product familiar in Indian household abroad. Aachi is efficiently
backed up by M/s Nazareth Foods (P) Ltd.,an ISO 9000 Certified company in the
manufacturing activities and Aachi Masala Foods (P) Ltd., in the marketing
wings of the company which takes care of distribution of these products. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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comprises of Masalas, Pickles, Thokku,
Ready to Eat and Ready to Cook Product, Asafoetida, Appalam, Edible Oil, Ghee,
Nutritious Food products, Atta, Rava, Vermicelli. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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supported in his work by his wife Mrs.Thelma who heads Nazareth Foods (P) Ltd.
as its Managing Director and takes complete care of manufacturing of masalas which is the flagship
product of the company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Elder son Ashwin Pandian is in the First Year of his MBA course and the younger
son Abishek Abraham is specializing in Food Technology. These two are being
trained the hard way to learn the operations and become familiar with the
organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are looked after by well experienced and qualified personnel under the able
Leadership and guidance of Mr.Isaac. Mr.Isaac strongly feels "An empowered
organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and
opportunity to personally succeed in a way that leads to collective
organizational success." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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becoming one of the players in the global market in the years to come. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of place to mention that Mr.Isaac is not only an entrepreneur and a business
man but also understands his responsibility towards the society. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mr. A.D. Padmasingh Isaac,
conscious of his social responsibilities, has been providing quality education
at affordable cost to children as the Trustee of ICI Matriculation School, Anna
Nagar and Kolathur. His vi</span><span style="background-color: black; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 1pt none black; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 0pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> sion is to start many such schools providing quality education
to all, particularly to the under privileged sections of the society.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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challenged, destitute and economically backward people. People here works with
high self esteem and pride of ownership for being entrusted with the work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people work in packaging and preservation division. Physically challenged
people work in counting and related division. Mr.Padmasingh Isaac ensures that
the people who are from economically backwards
Section of the society are given job security, uniforms, lunch and transport
besides salary on par with others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Successful entrepreneurs
are the ones that are persistent, motivated, independent and hardworking. They
have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and set out to form a plan,
followed by an action in order to reach their goals. Mr.A.D.Padmasingh Isaac is
truly a successful entrepreneur.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Source : <i>Muralilistening.blogspot, The Hindu, The
Businessline, Aachi group website .</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-3495934034228950682013-03-06T18:57:00.000-08:002013-03-06T18:57:10.650-08:00Sequential Post on We Men Celebrating Women’s Day – Osteoporosis Disease (For Chennai Bloggers Club)<br />
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Bloggers Club)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">is
the next disease which am going to share with you all as a part of We Men
Celebrating Women’s Day .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is Osteoporosis : <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Osteoporosis, which means “porous bones,” is a
condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, leading to fractures.
Osteoporosis usually progresses painlessly until a fracture occurs, usually in
the hip, spine or wrist. The condition can cause pain, difficulty breathing, a
loss of independence and even death when complications occur from some
fractures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Women are more prone to Osteoporosis than Men : <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Estrogen, a hormone in women that protects bones,
decreases sharply when women reach menopause, which can cause bone loss. This
is why the chance of developing osteoporosis increases as women reach
menopause.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Studies have been revealing that, In the five – seven
years following menopause, a woman can lose up to 20% of her bone density.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Osteoporosis in Asian – African Women :<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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older are estimated to have osteoporosis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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older are estimated to have low bone density, which means their bones are
getting weaker but they don’t yet have osteoporosis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">About 90 percent of Asian American adults are lactose
intolerant, which can make it difficult to get enough calcium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Osteoporosis is usually preventable. Females need to
take steps to protect the health of their bones while they are still children
and throughout their teenage and young adult years, since peak bone mass is
usually obtained by age 30 or before. Building strong bones at a young age
lessens the effect of the natural bone loss that occurs after menopause.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be aware that Osteoporosis can be prevented. Hence if you come across any of
the symptoms as mentioned above, be extremely careful and consult the doctor in
this regard. Osteoporosis can be prevented if we diagnose the fractures and
other symptoms early. Earlier the Better. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Celebrating Women’s Day. Thanks to Chennai Bloggers Club for their support and
their initiative which made me to search and research on these diseases which
should be brought to notice of the women. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Guys, if you come across any such symptoms of
Auto-Immune disease (Which I posted yesterday) and Osteoporosis in your mom,
sister, spouse, friends etc please make them aware . For all the diseases, the
manthra will be “<b>earlier the better” </b>.
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Let this post be an Eye – Opener and make a better
tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Happy Women’s Day, Chant the Slogan <b>“Healthy Tomorrow”.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have named few diseases in my earlier post “<b>We Men Celebrating Women’s Day”</b>, and As
many bloggers and readers felt it would be good if I can post the details about
the diseases. So here I am sharing the details of the diseases mentioned in my
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complex network of special cells and organs that defends the body from germs
and other foreign invaders. At the core of the immune system is the ability to
tell the difference between self and nonself: what's you and what's foreign. A
flaw can make the body unable to tell the difference between self and nonself.
When this happens, the body makes autoantibodies (AW-toh-AN-teye-bah-deez) that
attack normal cells by mistake. At the same time special cells called regulatory
T cells fail to do their job of keeping the immune system in line. The result
is a misguided attack on your own body. This causes the damage we know as
autoimmune disease. The body parts that are affected depend on the type of
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of childbearing age</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> — More women than men have autoimmune
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with a family history</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> — Some autoimmune diseases run in families,
such as lupus and multiple sclerosis. It is also common for different types of
autoimmune diseases to affect different members of a single family. Inheriting
certain genes can make it more likely to get an autoimmune disease. But a
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or make them worse. Sunlight, chemicals called solvents, and viral and
bacterial infections are linked to many autoimmune diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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ethnic backgrounds — Some autoimmune diseases are more common or more severely
affect certain groups of people more than others. For instance, type 1 diabetes
is more common in white people. Lupus is most severe for African-American and
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Myasthenia gravis<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Rheumatoid arthritis<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hashimoto's thyroiditis : </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A
disease that causes the thyroid to not make enough thyroid hormone.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fatigue<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weakness<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weight gain<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sensitivity to cold<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Muscle aches and stiff joints<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Facial swelling<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">7<b>.</b><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Constipation<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Graves' disease (Overactive thyroid) : </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A
disease that causes the thyroid to make too much thyroid hormone.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Symptoms
:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Insomnia<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Irritability<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weight loss<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Heat sensitivity<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sweating<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fine brittle hair<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Muscle weakness<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Light menstrual periods<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Bulging eyes<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">10.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Shaky
hands<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">11.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sometimes
there are no symptoms<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Multiple sclerosis (MS) : </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A
disease in which the immune system attacks the protective coating around the
nerves. The damage affects the brain and spinal cord.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
</div>
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:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weakness and trouble with coordination,
balance, speaking, and walking<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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hands, and feet<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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of each attack vary<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Myasthenia gravis : </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A
disease in which the immune system attacks the nerves and muscles throughout
the body.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Symptoms
:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Double vision, trouble keeping a steady gaze,
and drooping eyelids<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</div>
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choking<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</div>
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</div>
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</div>
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</div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">7<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">Trouble talking</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) : </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A
disease that can damage the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, and other
parts of the body. Also called SLE or lupus.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fever<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weight loss<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hair loss<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Mouth sores<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fatigue<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">"Butterfly" rash across the nose and
cheeks<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Rashes on other parts of the body<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Painful or swollen joints and muscle pain<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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pain<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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dizziness, seizure, memory problems, or change in behavior</span></span></div>
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disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints throughout
the body.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Painful, stiff, swollen, and deformed joints<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Fatigue<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weight loss<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Eye inflammation<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lumps of tissue under the skin, often the
elbows<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Precautions
for all the above diseases : <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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and the early attention of symptoms may allow earlier diagnosis and </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I managed to get only the above mentioned details from the
references cited at the end. And it is
advisable to be aware of the disease and its symptoms ,since there is no proper
precautions for certain diseases. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don’t get scary on seeing these details, these diseases are
a rare phenomenon and just want you all to be aware of these kind of diseases
which targets women . <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will post about the details of “<b>Osteoporosis” </b>disease tomorrow. Lets celebrate this Women’s day
with the Slogan “<b>HEALTHY TOMORROW”.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks all and stay tuned for tomorrow’s post.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Source</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> : <i>womenshealth(dot)gov, NCBI site,
Healthocrates(dot)com</i></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Deepak Raghuramanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165087663671247108noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952599970697580230.post-68140744373431991372013-03-04T19:04:00.005-08:002013-03-04T19:11:36.574-08:00We Men Celebrating Women’s Day – Post dedicated to Women, For an initiative by Chennai Bloggers Club (For Women's Day 2013)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We
Men Celebrating Women’s Day – Post dedicated to Women, For an initiative by
Chennai Bloggers Club.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Gone are the days where women were CONSIDERED as the weaker
section of the society. They are CONSIDERED as weaker, but they are not so.
Many people in the present generation have realized the truth that there should be no
gender discrimination and both men and women were on par. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">But the Incidents like the one happened in Delhi, have
raised question on the women safety. But my envision for the women in Chennai
would be “<b>HQ – Health Quotient</b>”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Based on the Medical records and Real life incidents, it is
evident that Women are more prone to diseases when compared with Men.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It is said that, certain diseases like Auto
Immune Diseases, the risk even starts even from their child bearing days. Auto
Immune Diseases are among the leading causes of death and disability in girls
and women in the age 65 or younger. Some of the Auto Immune diseases (Don’t get
scared by seeing new names, will post the reason for quoting these terms at the
end of my post) : </span></span></div>
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thyroiditis.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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(MS) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Systemic lupus
erythematosus (lupus)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rheumatoid
arthritis<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another Disease which affects women more than men is “<b>OSTEOPOROSIS”</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are many such diseases which affects women. Many reasons have been
cited for this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The reason why I am posting about these diseases is not to
scare you all, but to emphasize one thing. The main reason for all these
diseases according to me, is the lack of AWARENESS. When we people know about
AIDS, CANCER etc as deadly disease, why don’t we create awareness for these
diseases too which targets women ?? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All these are my own view points based on the reference
cited at the end, and may not be correct in some aspect. Anyways, make a slogan
for this Women’s day as “<b>Healthy
Tomorrow</b>”…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Most Important Woman in Life : <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQbifDfl34LdzDQOeofPdzcBMdRbZ5VVfr1teyT3gAkVOfq859E7zOeUz6cRBXYtRRcRU24-FZjVd4QKzcys71zcezmlHs5p3Xt-XqYKw9ouhvaALC5ZJvZ5WB35YTY4s5_0LdONTl9gD/s1600/woman-figure-symbol-hi.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQbifDfl34LdzDQOeofPdzcBMdRbZ5VVfr1teyT3gAkVOfq859E7zOeUz6cRBXYtRRcRU24-FZjVd4QKzcys71zcezmlHs5p3Xt-XqYKw9ouhvaALC5ZJvZ5WB35YTY4s5_0LdONTl9gD/s200/woman-figure-symbol-hi.png" width="101" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Right from my Grandma, mom, sister, friends , well wishers –
all are important for me. Its difficult to figure out one. But if I have to
choose one, I ll choose my Grandma.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Have learnt a lot from my Grandma right from Politeness,
Gratitude, Optimism, Punctuality, Decision-Making etc etc… The Values which we
inherited from them is the most valuable possession one can get . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Happy
Women’s day !<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i></i></span><br />
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<i><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">References : Everydayhealth(Dot)Com, infographicsshowcase(dot)com,
abestosnews(dot)com</span></i></i></div>
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