Archive for 2012

Book Review: Shantaram

Posted: June 2, 2012 by bb in Being Myself
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  If you like to read novels written by Indian authors or stories based in India then this book is a perfect fit. Written by an Australian born writer Gregory David Roberts, Shantaram is an autobiography of a former mafia don who spent his time in hiding in Mumbai. This book is likely to be [...]

Never Stop!!!

Posted: June 1, 2012 by sagarika in Being Myself, Inspirations
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There is a time when time stops we all know that time never stops so what actually has stopped its- us. When do we stop moving its when we stop taking actions in our life for the performance we are doing. Yes it is true when we go downhill and stop there and donot go [...]

The Young Entrepreneurs

Posted: May 29, 2012 by Readers Cafe in People

The rise of the young entrepreneur is evidence in this economic climate that job seekers have had to re-evaluate their approach to finding a job. In light of recent technological advances, changing work patterns, the evolving landscape of industry and social mobility, jobs are no longer for life (for the long term for that matter).  [...]

Book Review: The Last Lecture

Posted: May 19, 2012 by bb in Bookie

Randy Pausch was a professor in Carnegie Mellon University. It’s common on college campuses for professors to give their last lecture to students and colleagues. Professors are asked: If they were to die, what wisdom would they give to the world if they knew it was their last chance. In Randy’s case he did not [...]

Life Changing Tips By Rumi

Posted: May 16, 2012 by sagarika in Being Myself
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1. Challenge Fear-“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.” 2. Be Bold-“Do not be satisfied with the stories that come before you. Unfold your own myth.” 3. Have Gratitude -“Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.” 4. Take [...]

Brahmagyan

Posted: May 15, 2012 by sagarika in Inspirations
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Until we are able to get over avarice and envy we cannot apprehend the true form of ‘Brahmagyan’.  So long as one is engrossed in riches, children and material longings one finds oneself in the whirlwind of sea of dilluson, attachment, avarice and is surrounded by crocodiles in the form of ego and envy. The one [...]

Teaching of Ishopnishad

Posted: May 15, 2012 by sagarika in Inspirations
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The main contribution of ishopnishad is related to the principles of conduct of human life. It is a matter of delight that the principles of this ‘upnishad’ are founded on the spiritual values, which are dealt with great details. The beginning of the Upnishad commence with the spiritual principle that everything that exists is permeated [...]

The Average Indian Male: Book Review

Posted: May 11, 2012 by bb in Bookie

The Average Indian Male written by television anchor, stand-up comedian and theater actor Cyrus Broacha decodes the average Indian men. The funny man makes no bones in calling himself as an average Indian male as well. The book is nothing but pile of letters. The book starts with a witty letter by a foreigner who [...]

Going Beyond

Posted: May 6, 2012 by bb in Inspirations

Sourced* Episode 15   Life is not a competition. Each one is on their own journey, live according to your choices, capacity, values and principles. The output of our actions is in proportion to our inputs. Inputs could be circumstances, health, resources, and value systems. Our output is not dependent on the output of others. [...]

INSPIRATION

Posted: May 3, 2012 by sagarika in Inspirations

How do we understand that this thought is inspiration. It is the word or sentence which is inspiring us to do something good which mind thinks is right for us. Inspiration as the dictionary definition goes by arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity that is to create, motivate with all the effects [...]

Online Retail Shopping is the latest form of shopping in India. Still at a nascent stage it is in vogue among youngsters who are earning handsome disposable income. I too have joined the bandwagon I started to shop online just a year back. My first buy was on www.fashionnyou.com. I bought a top from Aadro [...]

Bindas Sisters

Posted: May 1, 2012 by bb in Talkies
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Bindas Sisters

Gorgeous sisters Shruti and Akshara are quiet natural with the camera…I love the hair colour – Vibrant & Bindas!

A Day at the Parathawala Gali

Posted: April 30, 2012 by sagarika in Foodie Bay
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Chandi Chowk as we all know is famous for their old, new and always famous for its fabrics, jewellery and antiques, its also famous for the ‘parathas’. Visiting Parathawali Gali was like visiting the shrine for the ‘foodies’! Always heard about but could never find ample time to visit it. So finally visited it. It [...]

  I like to munch something in between my hectic work. My mind gets exhausted and I feel the urge to munch something. Crunchy eatables reduces stress for me. At the same time I need to check my weight. I need to cut down 9 kgs. So one day I decided to buy pack of [...]

After a long hiatus today I went to my spiritual class. I sat for the lecture. I felt light. I also picked up a book from the centre. It’s by my favourite dadi – Dadi Janki. I like her lectures a lot. I make sure I read her lectures online. The book is called 365 [...]

If your wondering where can you indulge in some soulful sea food in Mumbai, then Soul Fry @ Palinaka, Bandra is one stop for you. Soul Fry comes from the name fish fry and it serves home style food. The restaurant is predominantly Goan style and has a cottage like look. It also has a [...]

Going Beyond

Posted: April 27, 2012 by bb in Inspirations

*Sourced Episode 5 To change any habit we take care of 4 aspects. Gyan – Knowledge, Yog – Meditation, Dharna -Inculcation of qualities and Seva – Sharing. Meditation means to check your emotional blockages, see the thoughts behind it and then replace those thoughts with the truth. For eg. No one loves me is the [...]

Things I Miss

Posted: April 25, 2012 by bb in Being Myself
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Low waist denim jeans High Heels Mojris Wandering on the streets Solo travelling Sitting on the floor Walking bare feet Running Gym Dance Swimming – I wanted to learn Driving my dad’s car – I wanted to learn Short pants Skirts – I had plans to wear it in future Dresses – When I see [...]

Mehendi On My Hands

Posted: April 25, 2012 by bb in Being Myself
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Last Sunday I attended my friend’s sister’s Mehendi ceremony. I got mehendi on my hands as well. So did my mommmy! Check it out!