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It’s a boy…!

It’s a boy! So nothing to worry!…. This is the common perception when a child is born. Even I felt somewhat similarly before my son was born. I thought the worries, fear and anxiety for daughters is more compared to sons. But once my little boy was born, I gradually realized the fears and worries of being a parent of a boy. The issues are different but the responsibilities are almost equal. Being a woman, I well knew the issues, dangers related to girls and women. But as my son is growing I find myself worrying about his circle of friends, his internet activities, his behavior patterns and so on. Whether boy or a girl, the efforts involved...

By Anita Chanda On 10 March 2010 Continue Reading ... Comments (3)

Spiritualist Swamijis

On 05 March 2010 by TheBigThinkg - 4 Comments -

Spiritualism is often used as a garb. But it is not the fault of people who use it as a garb. Spiritualism in reality is a garb. For a Swamiji selling spiritualism there are many tools. Hindu mythology, Vedas, Upanishads, mantras, poojas, tantras,...

Post Marriage…

On 05 March 2010 by Anita Chanda - 5 Comments -

Arranged or Love marriage, post marriage, marriage is just marriage! Way back in 1969, a British friend of my father once lamented- “I wish my children would realize the importance of parents’ guidance in selecting a mate. The Indian arranged marriage...

Strange World of Women

On 22 February 2010 by Anita Chanda - 10 Comments -

The Shiney Ahuja rape case left me wondering about not only the psychology of an educated man and an economically backward maid, but what struck me more was the constant public denial of the wife. I was thinking of the immense hurt she must have felt,...

Life Beyond…..

On 08 February 2010 by Anita Chanda - 5 Comments -

A good job and a happy family! This is what we all aspire from life and are blissfully happy and satisfied on achieving this. But life for every one is not the same. Times and fortune change. When unexpected misfortunes happen we question – Why me?...

Some Serious suggestions To God

On 30 January 2010 by Anita Chanda - 11 Comments -

“God is in his heaven we know, But all’s not right with the world!” – Quoted with due apologies to poet Robert Browning Lord, it’s a long time now. The world now needs certain changes and revisions. There are certain issues which humans...

Fighting Depression

On 29 January 2010 by Anita Chanda - 2 Comments -

Depression comes in silently, without much visible warnings. It should be curtailed as soon as one realizes it approaching, because otherwise depression is like a deep swamp which can suck one fatally. You have to fight it out before it sucks you in. Most...

We Shall Overcome….

On 17 January 2010 by Anita Chanda - 3 Comments -

Fear Hats off to Anuradha and Sabrina who overcame all fears and bravely fought against the mighty, for their friend (Ruchika) and sister (Jessica). Social relations have lost their warmth and people live just for themselves. In such a scenario, Anuradha...

Career Calling..?

On 14 January 2010 by TheBigThinkg - 8 Comments -

This is the time of year, I realized, career counselling sessions are being conducted for school students entering Secondary school for selecting a stream (Maths, Science, Commerce) in Senior Secondary. Most of these are conducted by organizations,...

Can we transplant an old banyan tree?

On 08 January 2010 by Anita Chanda - 2 Comments -

Its again one of those life’s dilemmas where I find myself helpless….., a whom to turn to situation! It’s a dilemma many people have faced and will face. We fly out of our parents’ nest happy and proud with a new career and dreams of an independent...

TV, News, Media – The Change we like to see

On 31 December 2009 by Pavani - 3 Comments -

There are hundreds of issues in today’s world “bothering” people and “bettering” people, why is it only some get to the screen? Why is it that only some get the attention of popular channels, which air them during their prime time? Is it only...

Biggest Brands Ever!!!

On 24 December 2009 by Pradipta Dasgupta - One Comment -

Many times it happens in life that you look at things that you know in a new and different way. A similar thing happened, although it would be unfair to say that I looked at it differently. It was a case when someone facilitated me in taking a different...

Global warming – India’s role and responsibility!!

On 23 December 2009 by Pradipta Dasgupta - 4 Comments -

It would be a cliche to say that climate control and global warming are the buzzwords in today’s awakening world! And the recently held summit at Copenhagen meant these were all over the newspapers. The Copenhagen summit was looked at with lot...

Aren’t Women Humans?

On 23 December 2009 by Anita Chanda - 5 Comments -

F irst, justice came 19 years later, in the Ruchika case. Second, what is the punishment for molesting and leading a young bright girl to commit suicide at the tender age of 18? A mere six months jail. Isn’t this too much now? Every Indian should...

Faith in different forms,some gold, some bold….

On 13 December 2009 by Padmini Chennapragada - 2 Comments -

History rolls out pages, Scriptures speak volumes, A delight to the eye’s view, A relief to the hearts blue, An architectural marvel is it? No, a paradise on earth it is.. If I had to write about Punjab and the punjabis, I will sum it all up...

Michael Jackson – A legend

On 06 December 2009 by iBlogger - One Comment -

Michael Jackson is not a legend but a living legend. The great pop star who’s also addressed as King of Pop, created a cult in the world of pop music, and this is where he outsmarts all others belonging to his genre. The talent and professionalism...

As the tea tumbled down the grave…

On 27 November 2009 by iBlogger - -

Green gravestones! Yes, bright green enamel paint clung on to the stone below with such stickiness, that my eyes grew sore. A random tree trunk curved its way amidst Coke-ad wrapped tables. Munching crumbly cheese chutney sandwiches (which were green,...

Cool Clocks!!

On 05 October 2009 by Pradipta Dasgupta - One Comment -

Yesterday while surfing some technical websites, I came across one site which mentioned about some really cool clocks. Among the ones I came across, I really liked the five I am about to mention here. They are cool ideas and are useful too. So lets...

The three dimensions of Navaratri..

On 21 September 2009 by TheBigThinkg - -

There are three dimensions to the celebration of Navaratri. They are Cosmic, Mythological and Practical. Mythological Dimension Everyone would be aware of different reasons for celebration of the ten day festival season that happens in this country....

NASHTA JATAKAM: Lost Horoscopy

On 19 September 2009 by Ashok K Sharma - 3 Comments -

Birth Time Rectification Report For Free Recently I got an email advertisement titled ‘Birth Time Rectification Report’ announcing that for Rs. 2100 ($45 approx) I may obtain my exact time of birth. The advertisement claimed this offer...