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 11:30 | 17/Jan/2008
How to study while working full-time
If you've had to do it, you already know. If it's in your future, you'll find out the hard way.Simultaneously working a full-time job and going to school is a very difficult venture. It requires organisation, time-management and the ability to multi-task.This article, from lifehack.org, gives pointers on how to cope with the increased workload.Also... more...
 16:37 | 16/Jan/2008
Socialising -- Do's and Dont's
Office parties, weekend get togethers and so on. Whether or not you'd like to admit it, socialising will play an important role in your professional future. And moreover, socialising is a good way to unwind after work and school. So kick back, relax and give this piece a read. Source: lifehack.org more...
 15:24 | 16/Jan/2008
Low-fat, high-energy recipes and tips
It's often assumed that a low fat diet cannot provide the calories and nutrients necessary for an active lifestyle. On bbc.com, chef and author Silvana Franco sets out to discredit the myth and prove that low fat can still equal high energy!   more...
 15:13 | 10/Jan/2008
Lose weight, put pen to paper!
A new book by artist and author Julia Cameron argues that engaging in activities that draw on your creativity can help keep your weight in check. The book, "The Writing Diet: Write Yourself Right-Size", discusses how keeping a journal can help prevent overeating. Read on... more...
 14:10 | 8/Jan/2008
Want to be an offspin bowler?
Offspin bowlers, like India's own Harbajan Singh, can take wickets by the handful. Have you ever wanted to master this tricky delivery? Here's the chance. This article , from Wikihow, explains how to grip and bowl like a professional offspin bowler! more...
 15:59 | 7/Jan/2008
Still single? A few possible explanation...
So all your friends are hitched, and you, not so much. So what's the problem?Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe, just maybe, the problem is you?That's exactly what this article from The Sunday Times (UK) aims to do, put the onus of responsibility on you!Our favourite reason?You posed with your cat for your Facebook profile photoShare your... more...
 17:11 | 22/Oct/2007
Exercise! 31 motivational tips
From a common sense level, it only makes sense to exercise. But why aren't more of us doing it? Here's a list from zenhabits.net that aims to get you off the couch and in the gym. more...
 12:15 | 12/Oct/2007
Improve your IQ by 10 points!
Most people assume that your IQ is inflexible, but this isn't true. Your brain must be maintained and developed, just like the rest of your body.Here's something from ririanproject.comGet Smart: Boost your IQ by 10 pointsThere are 27 points, all widely varying and very interesting. Here's an example:23. Eat your meat A meal that’s overloaded with c... more...
 12:43 | 11/Oct/2007
Ten ways to improve your sleep!
From lifehacker.com, here's an informative read:Top 10 Ways to Sleep Smarter and Better The suggestions are varied and wacky, just the sort of stuff that will help you snap out of that insomnia-induced stupor!Here's a quote:7. Master the Power NapSlowly but surely, the benefits of the classic, 20-minute power nap are getting more recognition, with ... more...
 17:20 | 10/Oct/2007
Write a proper essay
If you plan on studying in the US, you better learn how to write an essay. Essays and other writing assignments often comprise up to 2/3rds your grade in a given course.The most difficult type of essay is the exam essay. There, you must write extempore without the use of notes and within a time limit.Here's an article from lifehack.org that profess... more...
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 Kiran Raivad... | 10:58 | 26/Dec/2007
Friends: (153)  | City: Calcutta  | Interests: journalism, liter...
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART...FOR THE HEART. (Posting it as it may be useful/kr)  A chat with Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for its employees . The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone. Qn: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart? Ans:1. Diet - Less ...  more...
 Ashok Kumar | 16:19 | 20/Aug/2007
Friends: (76)  | City: Bangalore  | Interests: Watching TV,Music
Very Witty
A wealthy man decided to go on a safari in Africa. He took his faithful pet Dachshund dog along for company. One day, the dachshund starts chasing butterflies and before long the dachshund discovers that he is lost. Wandering about, he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having lunch. The dachshund think...  more...
 Payal Mehra | 18:10 | 15/Nov/2007
Friends: (639)  | City: Baroda  | Interests: Reading, Bollywoo...
Yesterday Today & Tomorrow
There are two days in every week we should not worry about, two days that should be kept free from fear and apprehension.One is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.Yesterday has passed, forever beyond our control. All the money in theworld cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act wepe...  more...
 Provamoni Das | 12:33 | 6/Sep/2007
Friends: (27)  | City: Guwahati  | Interests: Books, crosswords...
THE PERFECT COUPLE
They made a perfect young couple – he – fair, tall, handsome;she – svelte, lissom, good looking. Together with their cute little daughter they made a prettypicture.  Lets call the couple Joel andNisha.Those who knew Joel, were happy for him for finding such anice girl for himself, ’coz they knew if anyone deserved happiness, it wasJoel.  In his you...  more...
 U C | 18:06 | 3/Sep/2007
Friends: (221)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: self-improvement,...
 "What a Wonderful World"-Louis Armstrong“ I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and youAnd I think to myself, what a wonderful worldI see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night And I think to myself, what a wonderful world”The soulful rendering of this song evokes vivid images of a vib...  more...
 DrHarmeet Singh | 12:21 | 13/Jan/2008
Friends: (1255)  | City: Birmingham  | Interests: Having a good laugh
Do you know the latest office jargon
1. Blamestorming: Sitting around in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed, and who was responsible.2. Body Nazis: Hard-core exercise and weight-lifting fanatics who look down on anyone who doesn't work out obsessively.3. Seagull Manager - A manager who flies in, makes a lot of noise, poops over everything and then leaves...  more...
 J G | 08:27 | 17/Jan/2008
Friends: (493)  | City: Noida  | Interests: Reading, Music, K...
COULD this be the diet of your dreams? The Hibernation Diet claims to make you lose weight as you sleep.--source Internet       so I am on hibernation.............................  more...
 Ramesh Singh | 12:13 | 1/Jan/2008
Friends: (180)  | City: Lucknow  | Interests: Writing, Music, M...
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
Welcome 2008..another year passed by and if you look back u recall the 1st of Jan'07, that too was a new year ...you made resolutions that u remembered till the very first month of year and as the time went by your commitment to your resolution weakened ... and then it vanished from your memory bank. yet another day has arrived to make resolutions ...  more...
 Uday Sodhi | 10:16 | 22/Nov/2007
Friends: (214)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Internet, Travel,...
Letter to Bill Gates
 Dear Mr. Bill Gatesa, This letter is from Banta Singh from Punjab. We have bought a computer forour home and we found problems, which I want to bring to your notice.1. After connecting to internet we planned to open e-mail account andwhenever we fill the form in Hotmail in the password column, only ******appears, but in the rest of the fields what...  more...
 Current Boll... | 19:48 | 20/Oct/2007
Friends: (422)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: blogging,making f...
Aaja Nachle Title Track EXCLUSIVE
Hey guys this is the exclusive song from the movie AAJA NACHLE This movie marks the comeback of great actress MADHURI DIXIT So this song is for all her fans desperately waiting for the release of her movie ENJOY !!!!    more...
 corporate.ne... | 13:28 | 10/Aug/2007
Friends: (119)  | City: Chandigarh  | Interests: to spread more an...
Max New York life Makes a debut in Jammu
Max New York life Makes a debut in JammuCreates Footprint By Opening its First General Office in the State of Jammu & KashmirJammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Friday, August 10, 2007 (Infomailers.Com)::MaxNew York Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies,commenced its operations in the state of Jammu & Kashmir by openingits first office i...  more...