Good communication can actually save your marriage. A healthy relationship is a result of better understanding between partners, and a better communication helps in achieving this. Here are some tips for you to bond with your partner through better communication.
* Review your own actions before pouncing on your partners
* Be open to accept criticisms from your partner.
* A fight is not about winning but about helping each other.
* Listen to what your partner has to say. Listening solves half the problem
* Communication between partners has to be open, honest, non judgmental and overall patient.
* A good communication solves the problem; an unhealthy one can cause more.
Try and work towards a solution for your problems through communication rather than worsening the situation. It’s certainly not easy, and you alone can’t do it. It’s a team work. But if it works, it could work miracles.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
An Indian View of Slumdog millionaire
Being a patriot, what hit me first was the depiction of India. Probably the timing of the movie was wrong, especially when patriotism and the concept of oneness are gushing into every Indian’s blood after the 26/11 incident. With the downturn also hitting us badly, we Indians probably want more gratification that “India is safe, secured and is a heaven on the earth” kind of stuff rather than a gruesome portrayal like this. May be this is the reason.
Kushwant singh rightly said “Indians don’t laugh at themselves”. Yeah we don’t, and we certainly don’t laugh if others make fun of us. It’s not a service that “Slumdog Millionaire” has done to tell Indians who we are. Its business man! Business over an Indian mockery is surely not a relished one.
AR Rahman is definitely the best. But Slumdog Millionaire is certainly not his best. Indians have heard far better scores than Slumdog Millionaire. But it’s again undeniable that it required a Slumdog millionaire to get him to his most deserved place.
Technically the movie was brilliant. A good fairy tale, in a wrong Indian context.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
The clock ticks for the closure of Circuit City
It’s shocking but true. The bankruptcy court has set a Friday deadline for Circuit City to reach a deal with a buyer -- though an extension is possible. An auction determining Circuit City's fate was going on into the night Thursday at the offices of the company's New York law firm.
This is what the company has to say:
* Due to challenges to our business and the continued bleak economic environment, Circuit City is going out of business and the company’s assets will be liquidated to pay off creditors.
* The process was extremely difficult, and we were left with no other choice but to liquidate. Circuit City had a proud heritage of serving the public for 60 years, and we deeply regret the impact this decision will have on our associates, our customers and the communities where we have operated stores and other facilities.
* We had hoped to be able to emerge from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection as a stronger, more competitive company, and we made significant progress during the reorganization to improve our business. Unfortunately, the economic climate is so poor that we have no choice other than liquidation.
* Liquidation managers began arriving in our 567 stores across the U.S. over the weekend of January 17-18 and closing sales were started as early as Saturday, January 17. Closing sales will run as long as it takes to sell existing inventory but are expected to wrap up by the end of March. When the liquidation sales are completed, the stores will be closed.
* At the company’s corporate offices in Richmond, VA., a small staff will remain on duty during the completion of the liquidation process; most associates have been relieved of their duties.
* In some locations, a specific amount of notice regarding this change may be required by state or federal law. We informed all locations as soon as possible.
* In the meantime, you may contact the Associate Service Center at 800-288-6353.
For more information on Circuit city you can check out http://www.circuitcity.com/closed.html
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This is what the company has to say:
* Due to challenges to our business and the continued bleak economic environment, Circuit City is going out of business and the company’s assets will be liquidated to pay off creditors.
* The process was extremely difficult, and we were left with no other choice but to liquidate. Circuit City had a proud heritage of serving the public for 60 years, and we deeply regret the impact this decision will have on our associates, our customers and the communities where we have operated stores and other facilities.
* We had hoped to be able to emerge from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection as a stronger, more competitive company, and we made significant progress during the reorganization to improve our business. Unfortunately, the economic climate is so poor that we have no choice other than liquidation.
* Liquidation managers began arriving in our 567 stores across the U.S. over the weekend of January 17-18 and closing sales were started as early as Saturday, January 17. Closing sales will run as long as it takes to sell existing inventory but are expected to wrap up by the end of March. When the liquidation sales are completed, the stores will be closed.
* At the company’s corporate offices in Richmond, VA., a small staff will remain on duty during the completion of the liquidation process; most associates have been relieved of their duties.
* In some locations, a specific amount of notice regarding this change may be required by state or federal law. We informed all locations as soon as possible.
* In the meantime, you may contact the Associate Service Center at 800-288-6353.
For more information on Circuit city you can check out http://www.circuitcity.com/closed.html
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Satyam Stocks take a Dive
The worst hit after ‘The Satyam scandal’ exposure is the investors. Indian newspapers have reported that their stock index has fallen again, to the lowest in this month. Wipro, another Indian IT giant, has also lost 9.4% in the last 3 months.
One good move by India government is to allow a new board of directors to take over the company. What damage the corporate fraud has done, can be marginally saved when the new set of leaders taking over the company.
The board needs to immediately take actions that will safeguard jobs of over 50,000 Satyam employees, placed worldwide. It is in the hands of the three technocrats from technology, finance and law sectors, who have taken over as the new Satyam leaders, to probe and provide a fitting solution to this unsettling issue.
Satyam leaders have clearly misused their power and have deviated from the so-called ethical values they patronized so long. While investments have certainly plunged, it goes beyond doubt that the average life pattern of every Satyam employee has changed overnight.
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One good move by India government is to allow a new board of directors to take over the company. What damage the corporate fraud has done, can be marginally saved when the new set of leaders taking over the company.
The board needs to immediately take actions that will safeguard jobs of over 50,000 Satyam employees, placed worldwide. It is in the hands of the three technocrats from technology, finance and law sectors, who have taken over as the new Satyam leaders, to probe and provide a fitting solution to this unsettling issue.
Satyam leaders have clearly misused their power and have deviated from the so-called ethical values they patronized so long. While investments have certainly plunged, it goes beyond doubt that the average life pattern of every Satyam employee has changed overnight.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
January 1st is not the New Year for all
The New Year celebration is a major celebration worldwide. But did you know that New Year is celebrated on January 1st in only those countries that are governed by the Gregorian calendar. Check these:
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, can fall anytime between 21 January and 21 February. It occurs every year on the new moon of the first lunar month, about four to eight weeks before spring. It’s the most important Chinese celebration of the year.
New Year is celebrated in various parts of South India as ‘Ugadi” between March-April, based on the Lunisolar Calendar. It’s celebrated as “Gudi Padwa” in the state of Maharastra, India.
The Nepali New Year is celebrated in spring, on the first day of the lunar month Baisakh. In the Gregorian calendar, it usually falls between 12th and 15th of April.
These are just a few examples, and the list is endless, however all over the world people have accepted January 1st as the “English New Year”
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The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, can fall anytime between 21 January and 21 February. It occurs every year on the new moon of the first lunar month, about four to eight weeks before spring. It’s the most important Chinese celebration of the year.
New Year is celebrated in various parts of South India as ‘Ugadi” between March-April, based on the Lunisolar Calendar. It’s celebrated as “Gudi Padwa” in the state of Maharastra, India.
The Nepali New Year is celebrated in spring, on the first day of the lunar month Baisakh. In the Gregorian calendar, it usually falls between 12th and 15th of April.
These are just a few examples, and the list is endless, however all over the world people have accepted January 1st as the “English New Year”
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year Resolutions for Keeps!
Break or not; but it’s good to make New Year resolutions . Another year has just gone by and to begin the new one, we need to spice it up with some new wish lists.
I won’t snack; I won’t eat creamy food; I’ll avoid sweets and the list keeps adding on with the passing of ever year. But how many of us dare to keep up with it for the entire year. It’s hard to keep up promises, especially, if it’s a self-made one and it holds true for any diet resolution made during the start of the year.
But look at it from this perspective – How long can you deny yourself the luxury to look trim and fit. As diseases are spreading like wild fire, we need to be mature enough to realize the need to make a personal choice with food habits. Habits die hard; so make your health resolution a habit. Make a healthy New Year resolution; stick to it at all times and notice how people admire you every time you decide to stick to your priorities.
Hit the gym or go to your dietitian or even your mom for a realistic diet plan that can bring you close to your target levels by the end of the year. Look at the sunny side of it – you’ll be the one who’ll be guilt free at the close of 2009 and be bold enough to take new and long-standing resolutions for the coming year too!
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I won’t snack; I won’t eat creamy food; I’ll avoid sweets and the list keeps adding on with the passing of ever year. But how many of us dare to keep up with it for the entire year. It’s hard to keep up promises, especially, if it’s a self-made one and it holds true for any diet resolution made during the start of the year.
But look at it from this perspective – How long can you deny yourself the luxury to look trim and fit. As diseases are spreading like wild fire, we need to be mature enough to realize the need to make a personal choice with food habits. Habits die hard; so make your health resolution a habit. Make a healthy New Year resolution; stick to it at all times and notice how people admire you every time you decide to stick to your priorities.
Hit the gym or go to your dietitian or even your mom for a realistic diet plan that can bring you close to your target levels by the end of the year. Look at the sunny side of it – you’ll be the one who’ll be guilt free at the close of 2009 and be bold enough to take new and long-standing resolutions for the coming year too!
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