...In the movie Silk has a dance with Suryakanth (Nasseruddin Shah) her idol. She seduces him and gets into sexual relations with him. Suryakanth recommends her to all his producers thus getting a lot of work for Silk. Abraham once again approaches Silva Ganesh with a script to cast Suryakanth but Suryakanth suggestion of adding sex to make a commercially accepted film is not accepted by Abharam who leaves the film. in the mean while Silk becomes very popular and rich. Suryakanth’s brother Ramakanth (Tusshar Kapoor) tries to befriend Silk as he secretly love her. Silk is finally happy thinking that she has found someone who loves her as she is and not for who she is and she starts sending more and more time with him. A famous journalist Naila (Anju Mahendru) criticises Silk for two timing both the brothers. Suryakanth insults Silk at an award function and drops her from all his forthcoming films, Silk is now forced with small time producers on a shoe string payments. A much younger actress Shakeela becomes a threat for her so Silk intentionally trips Shakeela after a dance challenge which...
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...the Rings.’ – Hindustan Times ‘…Amish has mastered the art of gathering, interpreting and presenting India’s many myths, folklores and legends, and blending all of that into fast-paced thrillers that change your views about gods, cultures, histories, demons and heroes, forever.’ – Hi Blitz ‘Amish’s Shiva Trilogy has a refreshing storyline… The narration forces you to impatiently turn the page to know what secret is going to be revealed about the “Neelkanth” next.’ – The Telegraph ‘It’s a labour of love... Amish also humanizes his characters, something which most popular Indian writers fail miserably at.’ – Mint ‘Amish’s philosophy of tolerance, his understanding of mythology and his avowed admiration for Shiva are evident in his best-selling works.’ – Verve ‘Tripathi is part of an emerging band of authors who have taken up mythology and history in a big way, translating bare facts into delicious stories.’ – The New Indian Express ‘[Amish] has combined his love for history, philosophy and mythology into a racy fictional narrative which depicts Lord Shiva as a Tibetan tribal leader.’ – The Pioneer ‘Tripathi’s approach to storytelling is contemporary and...
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... Karma yoga appeals to those who have active temperaments. An example is given out of the book explaining that we are human machines made for action or work. Meaning, that our entire body, except for the reproductive apparatus merges together through action. The drive to work is mental not economical. We are by nature selfish beings, through Karma yoga we can step out of our spiritual ignorance through selfless actions. The goal of Karma yoga is for one to continually work towards acting in a selfless nature. Karma yoga is the action towards diminishing one’s self-centeredness or ego until no obstacle remains which in turn open our hearts to see the divinity in all things. Jnana yoga is the pathway of knowledge and wisdom through love. Jnana yoga appeals to those who are of philosophical and intellectual temperament. It is said to be the shortest path to divine realization and also the steepest (Smith 32)....
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...Lokmanya Tilak | Tilak is famous for his multi-faceted personality as a philosopher, a mathematician, promoter of Dharma and a legal expert. It is his principled and unrelenting personality that earned him the title of ‘Lokmanya’. The tough and fiery journalism of Lokmanya Tilak was instrumental in initiating the movement during pre-independence period for bringing about change in the mental setup of the people. * He was a traditionalist- both personally and ideologically. For him, throwing the Britishers out was the first priority. * He led a simple life, and offered himself- his body and soul, to the service of his country. Tilak had no property. His clothes were very simple. He dressed in a dhoti, a shirt, a shawl on the shoulder and a red 'Pagadi' (a Marathi cap) on his head. In many ways he was the architect of India’s Freedom Struggle. His ideas and efforts were carried on by equally worthy next generation of leaders Gandhi ji, Patel, Nehru and others. * Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born in Ratnagiri on July 23 1856, a year before the first war of Independence fought in 1857. Lokmanya was a title conferred on him by the public while the British called him the “father of Indian unrest”. He was an Indian nationalist, social reformer, teacher, journalist, editor, Sanskrit scholar, a great mathematician and freedom fighter who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. “Swaraj ha maza janmasidha adhikar aahe ani to mi milavinach”...
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...Ganesha From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Vinayaka" redirects here. For other uses, see Vinayaka (disambiguation). "Ganapati" redirects here. For Hindu Vedic Deity and God of planet Jupiter, see Brihaspati. For other uses, see Ganesha (disambiguation). Ganesha Basohli miniature, circa 1730. National Museum, New Delhi, India.[1] Devanagari गणेश Affiliation Deva Mantra ॐ गणेशाय नमः (Oṃ Gaṇeśāya Namaḥ) Weapon Paraśu (Axe),[2] Pāśa (Lasso),[3] Aṅkuśa (Hook)[4] Consort Buddhi (wisdom), Riddhi (prosperity), Siddhi (attainment) or sometimes, none Mount Mouse Ganesha (Sanskrit: गणेश; IAST: Gaṇeśa; listen (help·info)), also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh, also known as Ganapati (Sanskrit: गणपति, IAST: gaṇapati), Vinayaka (Sanskrit: विनायक; IAST: Vināyaka), and Pillaiyar (Tamil: பிள்ளையார்), is one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in the Hindu pantheon.[5] His image is found throughout India and Nepal.[6] Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations.[7] Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists, and beyond India.[8] Although he is known by many other attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him particularly easy to identify.[9] Ganesha is widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles[10] and more generally as Lord of Beginnings and Lord of Obstacles (Vighnesha (Sanskrit: विघ्नेश; IAST: Vighneśa), Vighneshvara (Sanskrit: विघ्नेश्वर; IAST: Vighneśvara),[11] patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and...
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...Espousement is the institution whereby men and women are joined in a special kind of gregarious and licit dependence for the purport of founding and maintaining a family (Webster's Dictionary). When a couple gets espoused they make a vow in front of their dotted ones and their God to be together for the rest of their lives and abide by each other. In the Hindu religion, which is the third most sizably voluminous religion in the world, weddings are very sacred, therefore a wedding ceremony takes an abundance of time and effort and it is composed of different rituals and ceremonies. The Hindu espousement, "Lagan Vivah" is the connection of two human beings in a nuptial ceremony that takes place according to their religion. It's the connection of not only the man and woman being espoused, but additionally of two families that will have a very special relationship from that day forward. According to Hinduism, espousement is the joining together of a man and woman spiritually, mentally and physically. Hinduism is facilely the oldest major world religion that is still in utilization today. It has not only survived countless attacks but has supplemental thrived and has transmuted little to none in the last 2500-3000 years. “In Hinduism, salvation is achieved through a spiritual oneness of the soul, atman, with the ultimate authenticity of the macrocosm, Brahman. To achieve this goal, the soul must obtain moksha, or liberation from the samsara, the illimitable cycle of birth, death,...
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...1.Street Smart : * This story is about Prem Ganapathy, who started Dosa plaza without a degree. * The one thing he believes which accounts for the success of his business is relationships. * He expanded his branches and had franchisees in New Zealand and other countries 2. The Inventor : This story is about Kunwer Sachdev, who runs Su-Kam a 500 crore company in the field of power electronics..He realized there was a huge demand for inverters. He did a lot of R& D for offering a better product than that are existing.He was successful and he continued to offer a better products which was helpful for his expansion of his business in foreign markets. 3. To Sir with Love : This story is about Ganesh Ram, who started Veta- India’s largest trainer in the field of spoken English. Ganesh was good at teaching and had choosen that to be his career. Then he started spoken English courses. He slowly expanded his business to other states by advertisements and started franchisees. 4. What women want : * This story is about Sunita Ramnathkar , who launched ‘Fem’ fairness bleach. * She handled all the marketing part, gave demos to many people and then got their product on shelf. She even concentrated on advertisements to attract customers. * They slowly expanded to liquid hand wash and hair removal creams. They even followed a cash and carry method. Then they introduced ’Oxy’ a very superior bleach. 5. Food for Thought: * This story is about M Mahadevan...
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...ONE NIGHT @ THE CALL CENTER —CHETAN BHAGAT [Typeset by: Arun K Gupta] This is someway my story. A great fun, inspirational One! Before you begin this book, I have a small request. Right here, note down three things. Write down something that i) you fear, ii) makes you angry and iii) you don’t like about yourself. Be honest, and write something that is meaningful to you. Do not think too much about why I am asking you to do this. Just do it. One thing I fear: __________________________________ One thing that makes me angry: __________________________________ One thing I do not like about myself: __________________________________ Okay, now forget about this exercise and enjoy the story. Have you done it? If not, please do. It will enrich your experience of reading this book. If yes, thanks Sorry for doubting you. Please forget about the exercise, my doubting you and enjoy the story. _____________ The night train ride from Kanpur to Delhi was the most memorable journey of my life. For one, it gave me my second book. And two, it is not every day you sit in an empty compartment and a young, pretty girl walks in. Yes, you see it in the movies, you hear about it from friend’s friend but it never happens to you. When I was younger, I used to look at the reservation chart stuck outside my train bogie to check out all the female passengers near my seat (F-17 to F-25)is what I’d look for most). Yet, it never happened. In most cases I shard my compartment with talkative aunties,...
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...CULTURE OF INDIA Independence Day = 15th Aug 1947 In India, Republic Day honors the date on which the Constitution of India came into force–on 26 January 1950–replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. Incredible India is the name of an international marketing campaign by the Government of India to promote tourism in India in 2002 to a global audience. Tourism is a major industry in India and the Ministry of Tourism launched a campaign to promote Incredible India as a tourist destination in 2002 Indian Flag – Facts • The saffron colour = denotes courage and sacrifice. • White colour = denotes truth, peace and purity. • Green colour = symbolizes prosperity, vibrance and life. • The Ashok Chakra (wheel) represents the righteousness, progress and perpetuity. The 24 spokes of the wheel represents the 24 hours of a day. • Indian flag was adopted on 22nd July 1947 • Nickname for Indian flag is Tiranga (Tricolor) Introduction • The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300 Before Common Era; mature period 2600–1900 BCE) in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. • The Indus Valley is one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, along with its contemporaries, Mesopotamia (site of several ancient civilizations; part of what is now known as Iraq) and Ancient Egypt • "Ek sur" (One Tune) (languages of India), or Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" as it is better known, is an Indian song and accompanying...
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...Indian culture The culture of India is among the world's oldest, reaching back about 5,000 years. Many sources describe it as "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara" — the first and the supreme culture in the world. India is a very diverse country, and different regions have their own distinct cultures. Language, religion, food and the arts are just some of the various aspects of Indian culture. Here is a brief overview of the culture of India. Language India has 28 states and seven territories, and each has at least one official language. While the national languages are Hindi and English, there are about 22 official languages and nearly 400 living languages spoken in various parts of the country. Most of the languages of India belong to two families, Aryan and Dravidian. Religion India is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism. A huge majority — 84 percent — of the population identifies as Hindu. There are many variations of Hinduism, and four predominant sects — Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakteya and Smarta. About 13 percent of Indians are Muslim, making it one of the largest Islamic nations in the world. Christians and Sikhs make up a small percentage of the population, and there are even fewer Buddhists and Jains. Food Indian cuisine boasts Arab, Turkish and European influences. It is known for its large assortment of dishes and its liberal use of herbs and spices. Cooking styles vary from region to region. Wheat, Basmati rice and pulses with chana...
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...VISITATION REPORT: HINDUISM Hinduism Religion is a term that many people worldwide use to identify themselves. It is a set of conducts resulted from a belief system about the ultimate power. It is generally expressed as prayers, rituals, or other practices, often centered upon specific supernatural and moral claims about reality (the cosmos, and human nature) which may yield a set of religious laws. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience. Despite many differences between religions, there are also many similarities that outline the general nature of a religion. For instance, every religion emphasizes on the need to do good and to serve the society wholeheartedly, and not for any selfish motive. In order to understand a religion apart from one’s own, one needs to visit the religious institute or the centre of prayer for the religion. In order to explore more about Hinduism, I visited a Hindu temple called “Ram Temple”. Upon entering the temple, I was required to take off footwear and place it on the shoe racks available. There were also coat racks available in the room to put our coats away. Once I took my shoes off I walked through a long hallway where I saw many different colourful pictures and paintings of the temples and the Hindu deities. [pic] The Murtis I saw upon entering the temple Then I entered the main praying hall which consisted...
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...changed in urban areas, and in the present day, youngsters have a better say in choosing their life partner. Families search for eligible partners for their children through word of mouth or marriage priests primarily. However with the internet revolution in online matrimonial sites are also becoming quite a hit. Arranged marriages are strictly intra-religion and intra-caste. Compatibility of the couple is assessed on the basis of horoscopes, and if good, then an alliance is sought for. In urban areas, the couple goes a step further to interact and see if their interests and natures match. If the alliance is agreeable to both parties, they proceed to plan for the engagement ceremony and the wedding. Though arranged marriages are still the norm, love marriages are becoming a common occurrence these days, predominantly in urban areas. Months before the wedding an engagement ceremony, known as Mangni, is held. The two families meet to perform rituals to make the engagement official. A muhurat (auspicious date & time) for the wedding is decided based on horoscopes. The couple is then blessed by elders of both families, and is given gifts including jewelry and clothing by their new family. In certain traditions,...
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...Puraan http://www.oocities.org/reldictionary/tidbits/doyouknow/2-quotes.htm Home | Names | Dictionary | Locations | Tidbits Tidbits-Do You Know 2 - Quotes From Puraan Back In Sat Yug, Tretaa Yug and Dwaapar Yug, country, village and family are also the partners of sins and Punya done by an individual; but in Kali Yug, only the doer has to enjoy and suffer for his Punya and sins. [2Padm Puraan, p 770] The secret of Bhaagvat Dharm is known only to 12 people - Brahmaa Jee, Devarshi Naarad, Bhagavaan Shankar, Sanat Kumaar, Kapil Dev, Swaayambhuv Manu, Prahlaad, Janak Jee, Bheeshm Pitaamaha, Raajaa Bali, Shukdev Jee, and I (Dharm Raaj). [5Bhaagvat, 6/1] Whosoever does not win Kaam (lust and desires), Krodh (anger), Lobh (greed), Moh (intense love), Mad (pride) and Matsar (intense pride) - these six enemies, he has to do many Karm in spite of his unwillingness to do any Karm." [5Bhaagvat 6/1] Adharm is of five types - Vi-Dharm, Par-Dharm, Aabhaas, Upmaa, and Chhal. Whatever action is done with Dharm and wisdom, but still hinders his own Dharm is called Vi-Dharm. When somebody else tells the Dharm to somebody else is called Par-Dharm. Paakhand is called Updharm or Upmaa. Misinterpretation of Shaastra is called Chhal (deception). When a human being accepts an action of another Aashram with his own will that is called "Aabhaag". Thus everybody should do his actions according to his own Varn and Aashram and nature. [5Bhaagvat 7/8] Upanishad say - "This body is like a chariot, Indriyaan...
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...HISTORY OF THE GIANT LANTERN The parol of star lantern is perhaps the paramount Filipino Christmas symbol – colorful, crafted with love and aglow with the spirit of the season. The Christmas lantern or Parul Sampernandu in Kapampangan can never be distanced from the town which created it, the City of San Fernando. It is what San Fernando is known for. And it is what has made the city famous all over the country and even around the world. The word parol derives from the Spanish farol, meaning lantern or light. Filipinos place much significance on the symbolism of light, the star regarded as a fount of light and a sign of hope in the predominantly Christian country in Asia. Such a creation however, did not come without the untiring efforts of the Fernandinos, and more so, their ingenuity and innovation. And it is because of the Parul Sampernandu that San Fernando has earned for itself the title of “Christmas Capital of the Philippines.” The San Fernando lantern industry progressed from the Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando. The festival, which is held every December, finds its root in Bacolor where a much simpler activity was held. “Ligligan Parul” (Lantern Competition) was said to have started in San Fernando in the year 1904. But some say that the “Ligligan Parul” did not happen immediately after the transfer and in fact began in 1908. This forerunner of the present day Giant Lantern Festival was in a religious activity which we know today...
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...getting up at the crack of dawn, getting the house cleaned up, having the breakfast of 'Aloo Parathas' ready in time before the children's school-bus honks its horn, laying down the dress her 'government servant' husband will put on after his bath, and doing her daily one-hour Puja. She fasts every Monday for the welfare of her family, looks at the 'freely mixing' and 'sexually liberal' youngsters with deep disdain and cannot understand the modem young woman' s 19reed' for money, jewellery, and jobs. Her one abiding interest outside the household is the Ganesh Mandir that she has visited every Wednesday, ever since she got married. She lacks higher education and hence has little appreciation for the arts, the literature, and the sciences. Her ample spare time is spent watching the TV, which is her prime source of entertainment and information. Shobha, the Troubled Homebody Shobha married young to the first person she fell in love with, Prakash. Four children came quickly before she was quite ready to raise a family. Now, she is unhappy. She is having trouble in making ends meet on her husband's salary who is employed as clerk in a private business and is often required to work up to late hours. She is frustrated, as her desire for an idyllic life has turned sour. She could not get education beyond high school and hence there are hardly any job opportunities for her. Her husband also keeps on complaining of the long hours of backbreaking work he has to put in. He consumes country-made...
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