What is Recession?

This story is about a man who once upon a time was selling Hotdogs by the roadside. He was illiterate, so he never  read newspapers. He was hard of hearing, so he never listened to the radio. His eyes were weak, so he never  watched television. But enthusiastically, he sold lots of hotdogs.

He was smart enough to offer some attractive schemes to increase his sales. His sales and profit went up. He ordered more a more raw material and buns and sold more. He recruited more supporting staff to serve more customers. He started offering home deliveries. Eventually he got himself a bigger and better stove. As his business was growing, the son, who had recently graduated from college, joined his father.

Then something strange happened….

The son asked, "Dad, aren't you aware of the great recession that is coming our way?" The father replied, "No, but tell me about it." The son said, "The international situation is terrible. The domestic situation is even worse. We should be prepared for the coming bad times."

The man thought that since his son had been to college, read the papers, listened to the radio and watched TV. He ought to know and his advice should not be taken lightly. So the next day onwards, the father cut down the his raw material order and buns, took down the colourful signboard, removed all the special schemes he was offering to the customers and was no longer as enthusiastic. He reduced his staff strength by giving layoffs. Very soon, fewer and fewer people bothered to stop at his Hotdog stand. And his sales started coming down rapidly and so did the profit. The father said to his son, "Son, you were right". "We are in the middle of a recession and crisis. I am glad you warned me ahead of time."

Moral of the Story:

It's all in your MIND! And we actually FUEL this recession much more than we think. 

21 ways to be happy

Life may feel miserable but, in many ways, we have never had it so good. So cast off those blues with our guide to instant joy.

1 BOOST YOUR SELF ESTEEM

Identify what you are good at and do it. Self-esteem is linked to happiness and surveys show the feeling of success is a common source of joy.

2 AVOID INFO OVERLOAD

A study found that people who multi-task are likelier to have high blood pressure. So instead of talking on the phone while picking up the kids’ toys, sit down and focus on the conversation.

3 WASH YOUR HAIR

A century ago, women washed their hair once a month using borax or egg yolks. Enjoy modern haircare products and wash your tresses every day. Clean hair makes you feel good.

4 MAKE TIME FOR FRIENDS

People with a circle of supportive friends are likelier to have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol level and stress hormone levels than those with two or fewer close friends.

5 TAKE PART

Feel what you think doesn’t matter? It does. Have your say by voting.

6 COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Focus on what you’ve got, not what you’re missing. A study found that people who took the time to count their blessing once a week boosted their mood and improved their health and energy levels. And it relieved pain and fatigue, too.

7 GET RID OF THAT NIGGLING TASK

Visit the doctor, answer a difficult email or buy something you need. Crossing an irritating item off your to-do list will give you a rush of energy.

8 PAMPER A POOCH

Walking and stroking pets can relieve stress, lower blood pressure and heart rates. One study showed pets are better than spouses at relieving stress.

9ENJOY YOUR JOB

In 1908,a typical working day was 14 hours with few breaks. There was no employment regulation and no minimum wage. Still hate your job?

10 GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Few of us get enough sleep and that makes us grumpy. Getting into bet by 8 pm one night with a book – and turning the light out an hour later – can do more for your mood than any amount of therapy.

11 SING IN THE SHOWER

Music activities parts of the brain that produce happiness, the same parts activated by sex and food. So in the morning tune the radio to your favorite station and sing along.

12 VISIT A QUIET PLACE

Museums, parks, libraries and places of work ship provide islands of peace in a frantic world. Find a quiet place near your home and make it your secret hideaway.

13 STOP WORRYING ABOUT YOUR AGE

Celebrate all your birthdays. Remember when you were 10 how 21 seemed ancient? Enjoy your age, because you won’t be this young again.

14 IGNORE THE STOCK MARKET

Chinese researchers have found a direct link between the daily performance of the stock market and the mental health of those who follow it. If you don’t have money invested, ignore it. If you do, remember time heals financial wounds. Give your investments time – and give yourself a break.

15 HAVE A GOOD CRY

Bottling up emotions can lead to a build-up of suppressed anxiety and anger. Let your emotion come out when you’re upset and have a good cry.

16 LIGHT AN OIL BURNER

Getting a good nose-full of lavender aids deep relaxation. Find a scent that soothes you and burn it when you’re relaxing or put a few drops of essential oil into your bath.

17 SAY “I LOVE YOU”

Tell those close to you that you love them. A little praise never hurts.

18 GIVE YOURSELF SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO

It may be just a walk in the park or reading a book. Build these treats into your daily life.

19 VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT

Helping others less fortunate that yourself puts your own problems into perspective.

20 CHANGE YOUR THINKING

People who survive a terminal illness, accident or witness a tragedy have a different perspective on life. Many say that they no longer leave anything until later. They travel now, learn a new skill now, and contact an old friend the same day the thought pops into their head. Follow their lead – try living for today and not tomorrow.

21 WATCH IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

This classic 1946 film stars James Stewart as George bailey who, facing financial troubles, is about to commit suicide when he meets his guardian angel Clarence. It guarantees a smile.

Deadly terror attack angers the nation
India is hurt and wounded
thousands take to the streets

enough is enough

this cannot go on

India must act

politicians must be held accountable

But now the anger is gone
the movement is lost
its back to business

can the youth change India?
can a self obsessed generation be inspired?
can the youth drive change?

source : India Today conclave 2009

Few things about big personnel

Pranab Mukherjee

He never carries money. Once on a train as Home minister, he sent back a tea vendor because he had no cash to pay for it.

Manmohan Sing

The only prime minister who watched the Republic day parade on television. (Big Loss)

Narendra  Modi

Bagged the nano project for Gujarat and allotted land to the Tatas in just 3 days.(Smart Move)

LALU PRASAD YADAV

*a body massage with mustard oil.(cant do without)

*During campaigns, he eats boiled potatoes with green chillies.

Congress

The congress chief usually has an amar-akbar-anthony team of advisers. For Rajiv Gandhi, it was Arun Sing-Ahmed Patel-Oscar Fernandes. Currently it’s Pranab Mukherjee-Ahmed Patel-A. K.  Anthony.

Lakshmi N. Mittal

The Emperor of Steel(Controls 10% of Global Production of Steel) has signed some of his biggest deals with ordinary ballpoint pens.

Source: “India Today”