Freebies....Election...Shame..!!

The great Indian election bazaar has started in Tamil Nadu. Indian media are agog with Arabian Night stories of fantastic offers to the voters during the forthcoming state assembly on April 13. Moreover, this is the first time, I am going to cast my vote.Let us have a look of freebies provided by DMK and AIADMK.

Seeking to woo the voters, ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu  said it would distribute free mixies or grinders to women, free laptops to SC/ST students and free rice of 35kg to BPL families if voted back to power. After the DMK announced a string of freebies in its election manifesto, the archrival AIADMK came out with its own edition of the soap opera.The AIADMK is not lagging behind. In fact, the AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalitha tried to beat her bête noire Karunanidhi at his own game by jumping several steps ahead. In a nutshell, both have copied each other.

Here's a sample: While the DMK had promised 35 kg of free rice every month for below-poverty line families, AIADMK has promised 20 kg of free rice for all ration-card holders. If DMK wants to give women free mixies and grinders, its rival has added fans to the list. The ruling party has promised laptops to students in their first year of college. Jayalalitha is promising them one even as early as their eleventh standard.

Both the Dravidian parties are simply fooling the people. I also feel that they are reducing the people to beggars. It clearly indicates that they are not confident to win votes by their acts and deeds.

I received a message yesterday " Karunanidhi to the people of Tamil Nadu, before world cup Cricket match : People dont have to worry if India loses the world cup, we will "Freely" distribute the world cup to each house in Tamil Nadu." This proves that they have misjudged the minds of the people.

What a great tyaga dharma that could not even be foreseen by Lord Buddha!!!!

These freebies are really a big shame to a democratic country. Freebies , undoubtedly, make people idle and it halts nation's development. Yesterday, I happened to see Karunanidhi's election campaign in Salem in television. He was asking the voters  "whether they wanted a government which provides 3 eggs or a government which doesn't provide eggs."   What a shame...!!! It is crystal clear from his statement that politicians have thought that they could easily fool people.

These politicians are undoubtedly barriers for nation's progress. People should understand that where the money comes from and how the expenses are compensated after the leaders get elected to power.

Fan or washing machine...DMK or ADMK...:)

Exam Results..:)

And finally the results of last semester were out after a long wait on Wednesday. The last 2 weeks had been damn crazy as there were always some rumours about the announcement of results. It was actually scheduled for release on March 6. Exam times are the most dreadful moments for students, which may turn out to be nightmares or blessings. There is not a single student soul on earth that does not fear the terror of exams. They are always in paranoia that the examiner will not let them pass or that they will fail somehow or the other.And I am no exception to it...:)

Though, there is always a mountain of fear and anxiety in my heart, there is always only a tinge of it on my face and in my attitude. People comment on me that I take exams lightly, yet I am able to get brilliant results. The key is to stand rock solid in front of these Frankenstein monsters. One should have the faith in oneself and belief in their capabilities, though some nervousness is bound to creep up. 

Though, I have much confidence on myself, the day when the results were out, my body was full of goose-pimples, and my heart was pounding hard.  The hands of the clock went tick tick tick, like a time bomb. The most dreadful part was the results were announced when I was in college. This time, I saw my results in college with all my friends surrounded...Eventually, the webpage opened up and the results popped up. I had got a percentage of 86. I was so glad and delighted that I had no control over me. It was such a new feeling.

Exams and results are a part of life and as professional development is never ending, so are the exams. Many people succeed while others have to wait for next time. Therefore, one must never forget that after every hurdle, there is another one waiting to get over you. Results will come out as they ought to, however, only wehave the power to turn the tables.

Women and Nutrition

Women of today have succeeded in almost every fields. They have stormed into boardrooms to managing corporates. Eating well is one of the best ways women can take care of herself. Always remember healthy eating is not about staying "thin" and working out like there's no tomorrow. It starts right from home. It doesn't need to include foods that don't form a part of our regular cuisine or be starving on liquids with the idea to flush out toxins. I find some of my friends having little amount of  food in the name of diet. They are actually starving themselves . Most people stick with wrong ways.

Following are some tips to plan your diet :

 1.Plan ahead for quick and easy meals

 2.  Always ensure that your fridge is always filled with colourful fruits. The more different colours, the variety of nutrients you are filling up. Make snacking on fruits as a habit.

3. Add calcium in your diet

4. Intake of iron. Ensure that foods rich in iron are a part of your diet  which includes plenty of greens, dates.

Always plan your diet that suits your lifestyle. Try not to think of certain foods as off limits as it can lead to food cravings and binge eating. Foods rich in sugar and salt should be as occasional indulges rather than making it a part of diet.  Always bear in mind that diet is not starving yourself but keeping yourself healthy.

Part - 1 completed..:)

By God's grace, everything went on smooth during the engagement of my elder sister. Engagement is one of the most significant psychological transitions in a woman's life. Inside the newly engaged woman often lie fear, anxiety and sadness. A bride-to-be must face and confront these important internal details. 

The flowers, the dress, the caterer, the guest list...and so on. I was all the while taking photos and it started form home. I was assigned this duty of taking snaps as I cover every nook and corner. It is rightly said that building a house is equivalent to performing a marriage. As of now, only part 1 is completed, yet to go for part-2..:)

So, it's Women's Day again. My post and my interview has got featured in blogjunta.com as part of women's day. Feel much elated and I feel this as my first step towards success...yet to achieve a lot..:)

here goes the link: sanjeetha veni

Kudos to Women

Our women have a great part to play in the progress of our country, as the mental and physical contact of women  with life is much more lasting and comprehensive than that of men. For nothing was it said, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”. In the apron string of women is hidden the revolutionary energy, which can establish paradise on this earth – Dr Rajendra Prasad.

 India is famous as a great country of many cultures, traditions and geographical characteristics. However at the same time, India is also known by the sobriquet 'male chauvinistic nation. The male chauvinistic nation tends to forget that India is referred to as "Bharat Mata". But, Women of today are not women of yesterday-they are not just mothers and housewives but executives, Prime Ministers and Presidents of nations. They have now made their presence felt in every sphere of life.

Woman is the magnificent creation of god, a multi faceted personality with the power of benevolence, adjustability, integrity and tolerance. She is companion of man, gifted with equal mental faculty, a protector and provider, the embodiment of love and affection. The role given to women in a society is a measuring rod and true index of its civilisation and cultural attainment. Gandhiji gave a clarion call for women's  participation in the freedom movement. 

In the modern age, we find the role of women in every field. Women have demolished the myth that certain fields were only for men. Women have the power to involve themselves whole heartedly in whatever field they work. When we come across the results of competitive examinations ,we  note that women capture most of the merit seats. They are also aware of the fast changing social milieu and they are making sustained efforts to scale the leaders of social progress by dint of their zeal and dynamism. They are contributing extensively towards the social transformation and building of the nation. 

                                    “A woman’s voice is a cure and her touch a balm”. 

The journey for even the empowered women is not easy at all. Women have to face many unseen hurdles. The more the women scale the ladder of hierarchy, the more severe their problems become. It is often seen that their male counterparts at the top intentionally make things complicated for them. Still, they move through all these hurdles.

Women are less selfish and more dedicated to duty and have much patience than men by nature. Mere legislation cannot emancipate the lot of our women. This needs a radical change in our mental make up and our social structure. For this, we shall have to foster a social emancipating spirit in our everyday life. The conservative male chauvinistic attitude shall have to give way to liberalism. 

                                                    “Woman is god’s best creation”

Undoubtedly, a woman is the perennial source of inspiration for man in the odyssey of life. Women of today are no longer inanimate objects. At this juncture, I am reminded of an adage of Lord byron “There is a tide in the affairs of women God knows nowhere!” Women have occupied a pivotal position today and have achieved eminence in varied fields. 

                                                  “Men have sight, women insight.”

Despite hurdles like male chauvinism and indifference towards them, women have proved their worth as teachers, administrators, officers, entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, nurses, and computer scientists and almost in all the spheres of activity contributing to social transformation and nation building.Women, by the dint of their devotion and dedication are heading towards advancement. They must be provided with ardent invigoration and their spirits must be kept high to delete the term "impossible" from their lexicon. Let us expect many more spirited women who will make the nation proud in times to come.

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Nostalgia...!!

The last week had been damn crazy with test after test everyday. To completely rejuvenate myself, I opted to see my childhood photos. I bounced upon lots of interesting things while seeing those. And here are some of those:

1. The greeting cards given to me by my friends when I was in my fifth grade. It was actually for my birthday and as my birthday falls in april (school vacation ), I always miss celebrating it in my school. Luckily, in my fifth grade, we had school till the end of March. My friends made that day so special for me and it was for the first time, I received lots of gifts. I still cherish those memories. Not to forget the birthday in my eighth grade where my friends made it to my home.

2. The comments written about me by my classmates in a piece of paper. I  still value it like a treasure.

3. Pictures are priceless treasures.  When people lose everything in a house fire, that is the one thing that is irreplaceable to them. I show a lots of interest in taking photos and even a lot more interest in keeping them in order from childhood till date. I believe that they enable us to freeze-frame moments in life and enjoy them later .It really bought a smile when I had a look at the pictures.

4. The photocopy of my 12th answer sheet.

5. Diary written when i was in my eighth. I always emphasise on diary writing. It shows one's own reflection. No doubt, we remember all the big things, but what about the little special things..!! It takes a minute to write, but a lifetime to cherish. 

   I firmly believe we need to live in the moment, but cherishing our memories is rather important too. And that's how my blog happened.

Marriages Made in Heaven...!!

Today morning I realised that its been ages since I wrote down what I felt. Got sunk with works in the college. Finally, the marriage date of my sister is fixed and this made me to write a blog on marriage.

We hear many people saying that Marriages are made in heaven. But these days, they are very much made on earth. And arranging marriages is not a heavenly experience either. Down south, parents take the responsibility of finding life parters for their children. Believe me, it is not as easy.

First, parents have to be tech-savvy to search the matrimony sites and find the ideal partner whom they think will suit their child astrologically, physically, academically, financially and even geographically.!! Another major hurdle is the age factor.

Hold on..!! The parents cannot do much at this juncture and can only be a connecting link. Girl seeing ceremony is a taboo. How can you expect the modern, educated, financially independent girl to become  an exhibit...?? So, they decide on an idyllic spot to meet. If they  like each other, then the compatibility test begins; to know whether their partner suits them emotionally, habitually, intellectually and so forth. The question of today's gen is "How can we marry a total stranger?" and hence the compatibility test .Next is the Dowry. Many boys have changed now; they are concerned about relationships rather than materialistic things.  It jeopardises the marriage. Even websites like www.idontwantdowry.com are devoted to the noble cause.

Today's Gen  are perfect, normal, modern children who know what they want and they are looking for that "made for each other" match. They are aware of not falling into pitfalls.