Thursday, December 25, 2008

Switch Method – Transpiring from A Bread Winner To A Bread Maker


Economic meltdown…no or low business…no job security…stress…carrying work home…Family life also not going steady…Pressure all over. Well!!! Almost all of us are experiencing this presently.

I am too…but now I have found a unique way of diverting my mind from work to family life. I call it the ‘Switch Method’.

Switch Method – You switch your identities completely and indulge into something totally different which takes your mind off from pressuring issues to something more relaxing and soothing.

It is something similar to what you do on a holiday, a picnic, a party or when you are along with some dear and near one.

As we are presently speaking on a topic related to family life and family values…I think the relevance of this should be attributed to the same.
I utilized the ‘Switch Method’ to my advantage. It is quoted that ‘The way to a man's heart is through his stomach’. I just bended the saying ‘The way to a family happiness is through their stomach’. I started to transform myself to be the Chef of the home at required times.
When ever I have a tough day at the office I practice the following:

As soon as I am out of my office ‘The Chef’ is transpired into me. I start thinking about the new dish that I need to make for my family today. Once decided on the cuisine for the night I then go out looking for the ingredients in case they are not available in the house. I check the same with my dear wife who equally supports me in this effort.

My mind by this time is totally off my work and I am concentrating on getting the best dish out for my family for that night. When I am cooking the dish every family member supports me and the joy on their faces is a memory immortal.

When they are eating the dish they do give their frank comments. The comments can be applauding or also can be ‘you can do better’. In any sense the comments are encouraging for me and give me a sense of complete satisfaction.

My transformation from A Bread Winner to a Bread Maker makes my family even happier. THIS I BELIEVE GETS OUT OUR TRUE FAMILY VALUES & HAPPINESS.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Terror Strikes –Terrorist V/s Our Attitude


Mumbai attacked…People are terrified…3 days of gruesome and bloody combat…Approximately 200 people are dead…India sacrifices some of its best soldiers…Political heads resign…People stage peace marches…Media has covered almost all events live…International pressure applied…Deadlines are given…And ???

Have we got a definite answer as to when and how we can end all this happening in future? Have we given a fitting reply to the terrorist that we will not let them lead us to the darkness? The answer is a shameful NO!!!

Everyone talks but there is no action. Indians have now indulged themselves into self pity. While we Indians are blaming the political systems, is it also not necessary to look into attitudes of us citizens as well?

Let us be true to ourselves how many of us really adhere to the law in its every term? We all jump signals whenever possible. As regards to our social attentiveness, how many times have we inquired with the super market authorities in our neighborhood as regards to their security measures? Our attitude is as long it is not happening to us why bother ourselves with such issues.

What does this all reflect? It reflects that the terrorist have the will and determination to strike wherever and whenever they want because they know that they can do it just because we Indians are far too busy in our own ego trips or more concerned about our life rather than thinking about the country on the whole.

I do not say that each one of us should not be concerned about his livelihood or self betterment but I urge that each one of us should be accountable to our social actions. If each one of us tries and observes simple laws and keeps an open eye, I am confident that such type of terror attacks can be dealt with forever.


I remember the words of the JFK - "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country"

So my fellow Indians...it is time

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Pune Property Prices - Rise v/s Fall


'Pune property prices are expected to further depreciate by so and so %'...'Pune property prices are going to fall further...' We all keep on reading, hearing and also gossiping around this topic almost everyday. The situation might be true in a sense considering the current market scenario but I personally feel that the issue has been blown up too much.

The rates are being corrected. However, the media reported dramatic fall cannot be expected. . Is there no one who is looking out for a good home? Is there no one who wants quality work? There are plenty of them. The pseudo information has stagnated the liquidity in real estate sector by creating a kind of fear in the minds of prospective buyers that the prices are going to crash drastically and that investing now in real estate will be a bad idea.

There are genuine buyers having finances ready to purchase good homes but unfortunately the gossips are preventing such people to go ahead. Yes, the Banks have reduced there lending elasticity but they are those which are MNC's having obvious large business interests in mind and were giving loans like charity just to create a strong foothold in banking industry.

Things are looking good now especially since RBI has now announced further cuts in their policies which will directly effect the interest rate depreciation. My sincere advise to all the prospective buyers is that do not play the wait and watch policy. It just might be the case where in your high expectation of prices coming down can turn into an anti climax where in the rates will shoot up again.

So take your decision today...This is the right time to go for Your DREAM HOME...