Being Happy

Everyday our life puts us in situations when we are compelled to ask ourselves - ' How to be happy? ' . You can ask the experts for an answer . No wonder they come up with cliches like :-

' If you want happiness for an hour—take a nap.

 If you want happiness for a day—go fishing.

 If you want happiness for a month—get married.

 If you want happiness for a year—inherit a fortune.

 If you want happiness for a lifetime—help others. '

Helping others is fine . Heard this a 100 times ? Aren't there any other ways ? Sure , there are ! A few interesting methods proven to make one happy are :-

Writing notes of gratitude - Appreciate the people around you . Talk good about them behind their back . If possible , write letters to them . E-mailing is also an option .  You are never too busy to be in touch with an old friend .

Yawn - Believe it or not , yawning can help you chill out , stay focused and stay compassionate . It brings the mind to a heightened state of functioning . It stimulates the brain to generate empathy and social-awareness . It can help you be kind to others .

Have a job - Working under a boss will keep you grounded . You'll have to meet deadlines . There'll be pressure . If you can shine in those moments of distress , then you can prove your worth as a diamond .

Master a new skill - Learn a new skill . Do it with passion . It can be anything - Singing , dancing , cooking , blogging . Later on boast about it  :P 

Gossip - Gossiping has positive effects on men and women alike .  It elevates the levels of progesterone, a hormone that reduces stress and feels good . One year back when i got aware of this  , i was so happy that i dedicated a Facebook status update to the same .

Make a list of your accomplishments  - Whatever good you do in the day , write it down . It'll help you go through those happy moments time and again . You will relive the joviality . Do this on a daily basis .

Listen to upbeat music - Keep updating your i-pods with new songs . Even the most non-sensical lyrics can work  . Every song can work . Just that it shouldn't be  Himesh's 'Ice-cream'  . You might die .

Go shopping - Shop till you drop . Check out a million dresses & only then select the perfect outfit . Afterwards , you can rest . No , Wait ! You still have to buy matching  accessories  & shoes .

No 'Ole-Ola' or 'Waka-Waka' for India ?

' Put your flags up in the sky 

And wave them side to side 

Show the world where you're from 

Show the world we are one '

'Ole ole ole ola

Ole ole ole ola 

Ole ole ole ola' 

In case you are not aware , these are the lyrics of the official FIFA-2014 anthem . The spirit of the song as well as the game lies in being egalitarian  . The Football-fever has arrived in the form of FIFA-2014 extravaganza . The whole nation is spending nights watching the matches in Brazil . The sad part is we don't have our own team on the play-board . We are compelled to cheer for a third nation .

You might be surprised to know that the Indian Football team actually has a name - 'The Blue Tigers' . During it's peak time in 1950's , this team automatically advanced to play in the FIFA World Cup that too in Brazil but they couldn't go due to lack of funds , high cost of travel and other issues .

 No wonder a game like Cricket is so over-rated . It monopolizes talent , resources and attention nation-wide.The situation is self-defeating . In contrast ,States like Goa,West Bengal and Kerala  have been vying with each other to win the national competition , yet the tournament has not been able to produce good players  . From a population of 1.2 billion , we can't find 11 players worthy of international stature .

The Cricket frenzy leaves India perilously as been trade-marked as a one-sport nation . However recent successes at Wrestling , Shooting & Badminton  in the Olympics have provided some respite . 

Inspite of the growing interest in the game this year , the awareness regarding the game in India can be quite amusing . You might wanna check out the following video . 

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Fussing over a picture

I wake up with a dream in which i see my English teacher teaching us . Soon after she takes attendance . A girl gets up from her seat and asks for her number . After giggling , she agrees to give us all her number so that we can stay in touch with her . She takes out a pen and paper & starts noting down something . She asks each of us what our respective profile pictures are so that she doesn't have second thoughts accepting our requests  on Facebook . 

Everyone explains their dps . My best friend  folds her hands making a gesture of a flower with her hands indicating that her dp is of a flower . I find it amusing why children are so keen on adding an English teacher with an insanely long height  , specy eyes and lean frame to their Facebook profiles .

As i am busy contemplating my nonsensical thoughts , she turns towards me . It's my turn now . I fumble as i wake from my slumber and start murmuring something . 

She asks me to repeat . I don't want to have this kind of a silly discussion with her over a topic she is considering to be of paramount importance . 

Finally mustering courage , i begin talking . 

>Ma'm it's a picture of an actor and an actress  . You'll get to know . 

<Who are those actors ?

>No , ma'm actually it's just one actress . You'll get to know . 

<Who is that actress ?

As much as i want to avoid this silly conversation , it keeps growing . I could have ended this talk by lying about not having a profile . This wasn't an option as my friends don't like missing any chance of pulling my leg . So option one was ruled out .

I could have ended this by telling her the truth that my dp belongs to a girl who is standing with her face towards the sea . And that picture , for reasons unknown , is extremely close to my heart . I could have said this and snapped short the talk , exactly as i wanted , but i didn't .

Nobody likes invasion of privacy especially by teachers . Yet , i have to lie to make matters even and declare in a faint voice that there is a picture of Selena Gomez with her friend in the dp . I add that they are both dressed in black . The color is coherent 

with my cover which lovingly says 'Just smile black' . 

Ma'm smiles and i wake up to my brother's voice asking me to get up for my Maggi is ready with Paranthas . 

I smile back to myself . 

Anatomy of North Indian Summers

North India is blistering with heat with temperatures touching 46 degrees . The Meteorological Department says that there is no respite  from heat for the next few days also .

 Everyone is preferring to stay indoors with the Air Conditioners on for 24*7 . Resultantly , cities like Delhi etc are suffering from major power outages . The frequent power cuts and restricted water supply in such harsh weather have aggravated the problem . 

Due to the intense & unbearable heat , markets are wearing a deserted look . The traffic levels have come down drastically . The only people doing brisk business seem to be the lemonade , juice and ice-cream stalls . People are thronging these shops in desperate attempts to beat the heat  .

 Girls and guys clad in scarfs and gloves , having no alternative but to venture out can be easily spotted carrying umbrellas  . This heat is likely to continue till June 12 as reported by the news channels . 

Writer’s advice – It is preferable to stay inside in this lurching weather . Stepping outside ,  not to be done unless absolutely necessary .

Metro for my town too

Mumbai has got it's brand new Metro Train . Big cities like Bangalore,Delhi,Kolkata already have it . My city wants it too .

 Growing population has caused a shift from the private modes of conveyance to the public modes . We are tired of travelling by the cars , scooters and bikes . The most hated CTU buses don't arrive at time , are too crowdy and don't have good seating facilities. 


I went to Delhi and just to experience the much talked - about Metro , i went for a ride . It's speedy and air - conditioned - a perfect travel vehicle . No doubt the traffic levels have gone down manifolds in Delhi.


The Metro Chandigarh project talks are still in the pipeline . The Metro fever has caught up in smaller cities thanks to the success of the Delhi Metro . It might take around 5-10 more years to be installed here .


 Still , the residents are eager to be benefited by it's fruits . And the one waiting the most for it is me .

Opinions....Any?

People call me submissive,docile and naive.Well,even if they don't call me such ,then also i know for sure that all of it is the blatant truth.At times, i see my friends and people have discussions on the general affairs.I sit there blank feeling left out because i haven't decided the 'FOR' and 'AGAINST' of the motion.

WHY SO?

Well !!

Ummmm..

Do i have an answer?

No ! 

Hey wait ! Maybe yes . Maybe not.

Maybe i don't care whatsoever.

This is my attitude on such issues.That makes me less-informed.I loose a lot because of my inability to be an active part of such talks.Also,because of such mannerisms i find it very hard to form an opinion.Laziness and inertia help you attain such unacceptable behavior.When you are not mentally-emotionally involved in a discussion,you arrive at views through mature deliberation.We,being humans are fallible in judgments.So,we must try to form fresh and self opinions.

It's extremely dangerous to not have any opinion at all.This way,others can control your mind.Never let others take over your thinking.They may be entitled to their opinions,but you are the master of your domain.

Opinions help us grow closer to ourselves.We get to know who we really are-Good,bad or ugly?Shy and introvert people generally find it hard to express their opinions in front of people who they feel might disagree.While the assertive and extroverts display their opinions and at times deliberately force their thoughts on others.

In such situations too,you should try not to get influenced and stay true to your mind.Nobody should be able to tame you .So,even if your parents want you to vote for the conventional BJP or Congress this time again,research about the same and arrive at a conclusion.Go ahead and then make a decision.

Your opinions do matter after-all.

Let me know if you found it worth reading or motivating.Love hearing from you.

Good morning world :)

Hey folks . Ssp ? Long time ;)

When i get up in the morn or the afternoon :P , i am this messed up person who doesn't want to be talked to . And then when i am asked to reply to some talk or a discussion , i get irritated and don't respond at all . Felt familiar ? Yes , i know this , in all probability , has the potential of proving out to be true . 

We , as kind souls , in our purest frame of mind tend to think good about others . Feel like blessing them . Everybody around . We wish them well . Say 'God bless you' but can't say the same openly . I know it can become cheesy and not required . 

But definitely , there comes a point in time in your life when all you want to do is see the green trees ,count them and bless people .

Your inability to do so can make things worse for you . Let's figure this out together . I really don't know how much sense i am going to make but can't you tell yourselves to wish everyone you see a plain yet 'cheerful' <Good Morning> . 

It's not just a sweet gesture but also the easiest way you can give  blessings to someone . 

I had a very recent encounter with a crazy bunch of happy people saying 'GMs' loud and proper . Trust me the whole environment looked so positive .

I know i might not have the courage and guts to wish anybody that but yes if you do , then you must .

Now that it's 10:05 in the night . 'Gooood morniiiiinnng'