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Festival of Dasara in india - winning history over enemy

2008-08-31T00:54:00.000-07:00

In most of the northern India (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Hariyana etc…) and some parts of Maharashtra Dasara is celebrated more in honor of Rama. During these 10 days many plays & dramas based on the epic of Ramayana are performed. These are called Ramlila.

In Bengal, Dasara is celebrated as Durga Puja. Idols of the goddess Durga are worshipped for nine days, and on the tenth day immersed in a river or pond. In Bengal, Assam & Orissa, Durga is also worshipped as Kali Mata as a symbol of Shakti (Power).

In Mysore - Karanataka, decorated elephants lead a colorful procession through the streets of the city.

In some regions all the three principal goddesses - Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are worshipped during this festival, each for 3 days of the Navaratri.

In Gujrath, Rajasthan and most of Maharashtra during the Navaratri days the ladies & gents play a typical dance called Raas Garba every night.

In USA there are many social & community groups celebrate Durga Pooja.

Husbands For Sale

2008-02-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

A store that sells husbands, where a woman may go to choose a husband, has just opened. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights. There is, however, a catch. You may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building! So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband.

On the first floor the sign on the door reads:

Floor 1 - These men have jobs and love the Lord.

The second floor sign reads:

Floor 2 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, and love kids.

The third floor sign reads:

Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, and are extremely good looking.

"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going. She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads:

Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead good looking and help with the housework.

"Oh, mercy me" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!" Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads:

Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love the Lord, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.

She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads:

Floor 6 - You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please.

Jokes About Wives

2008-02-04T08:14:00.000-08:00

An ideal wife is one who remains faithful to you but tries to be just as charming as if she weren't.

My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.

A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong.

The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.

He was happily married - but his wife wasn't.

I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.

I've been in love with the same woman for 49 years. If my wife every finds out, she'll kill me!

Wife stands infront of her mirror and said to her husband: "I am fat, old and no longer pretty. I am wrinkled and my breasts hang... Give me a compliment" when he replied: "Your eyesight is still excellent though!"

My wife and I have the secret to making a marriage last. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, a little wine, good food..... She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.

Once you’ve married, be strict but just with your wife, don’t allow her to forget herself, and when a misunderstanding arises, say: "Don’t forget that I made you happy."

You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to.

A man placed an ad in the classifieds: "Wife wanted." The next day he received a hundred letters. They all said the same: "You can have mine."

No man was ever shot by his wife while doing the dishes.

A wife was helping her husband to set-up his Computer. The husband was in a cheeky mood so when the computer asked him to enter his password, he made it obvious to his wife that he was typing in the word "penis" as password. His wife fell over from laughter when the computer replied: "Password rejected - not long enough".

First Guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!" Second Guy "You're lucky, mine's still alive.

Fight For Kisses

2008-02-04T08:07:00.001-08:00

Fight For Kisses //// www.ffk-wilkinson.com
Uploaded by killafather

The AIDS red ribbon

2008-02-04T08:04:00.001-08:00

The red ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around World AIDS Day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment.

The red ribbon started as a "grass roots" effort; as a result there is no one official AIDS ribbon manufacturer, and many people make their own. It's easily done - just use some ordinary red ribbon and a safety pin!

The true love story behind success of orkut...

2008-02-04T08:03:00.000-08:00

A Real Story....

A guy lost his girlfriend in a train accident.... but the gal's name nowhere appeared in the dead list. This guy grew up n became IT technical architect in his late 20?s, achievement in itself!!.

He hired developers from the whole globe and plan to make a software where he could search for his gf through the web..

Things went as planned...n he found her, after losing millions of dollars and 3 long years!!

It was time to shut down the search operation, when the CEO of Google had a word with this guy n took over this application,

This Software made a whopping 1 billion dollars profit in its first year, which we today know as

ORKUT .

The guy's name is ORKUT BUYUKKOTEN. Yes its named after him only. Today he is paid a hefty sum by Google for the things we do like scrapping. He is expected to b the richest person by 2009.

ORKUT BUYUKKOTEN today has 13 assistants to monitor his scrapbook & 8 to monitor his friends-list. He gets around 20,000 friend-requests a day & about 85,000 scraps!!!

Some other Cool Facts abt this guy:

* He gets $12 from Google when every person registers to this website.
* He also gets $10 when you add somebody as a friend.
* He gets $8 when your friend's friend adds you as a friend & gets $6 if anybody adds you as friend in the resulting chain.
* He gets $5 when you scrap somebody & $4 when somebody scraps you.
* He also gets $200 for each photograph you upload on Orkut.
* He gets $2.5 when you add your friend in the crush-list or in the hot-list.
* He gets $2 when you become somebody's fan.
* He gets $1.5 when somebody else becomes your fan.
* He even gets $1 every time you logout of Orkut.
* He gets $0.5 every time you just change your profile-photograph.
* He also gets $0.5 every time you read your friend's scrap-book & $0.5 every time you view your friend's friend-list.

"Moral of the story?"
LOST U R GIRLFRIEND? U CAN MAKE BILLIONS!!!!

Romantic countries in the world...

2008-02-04T08:02:00.001-08:00

These are some of the romantic countries in the world

H.O.L.L.A.N.D. - Hope Our Love Lasts And Never Dies.

I.T.A.L.Y. - I Trust And Love You.

L.I.B.Y.A. - Love Is Beautiful; You Also.

F.R.A.N.C.E. - Friendships Remain And Never Can End.

C.H.I.N.A. - Come Here.. I Need Affection.

B.U.R.M.A. - Between Us, Remember Me Always.

N.E.P.A.L. - Never Ever Part As Lovers.

I.N.D.I.A. - I Nearly Died In Adoration.

K.E.N.Y.A. - Keep Everything Nice, Yet Arousing.

C.A.N.A.D.A. - Cute And Naughty Action that Developed into Attraction.

K.O.R.E.A. - Keep Optimistic Regardless of Every Adversity.

E.G.Y.P.T. - Everything's Great, You Pretty Thing!

M.A.N.I.L.A. - May All Nights Inspire Love Always.

T.H.A.I.L.A.N.D - Totally Happy. Always In Love And Never Dull.

Real Facts that prove you are in LOVE

2008-02-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

When you are together with that special someone, you pretend to ignore that person.

But when that special someone is not around, you might look around to find them.

At that moment, you are in love.

Although there is someone else who always makes you laugh,

your eyes and attention might go only to that special Someone

Then, you are in love.

Although that special someone was supposed to have called you long back,

to let you know of their safe arrival, your phone is quiet.

You are desperately waiting for the call!

At that moment, you are in love.

If you are much more excited for one short e-mail from

that special someone than other many long e-mails,

you are in love.

When you find yourself as one who cannot erase all the

emails or SMS messages in your phone because of one message from that special someone,

you are in love.

When you get a couple of free movie tickets, you would

not hesitate to think of that special someone.

Then, you are in love.

You keep telling yourself, "that special someone is just a friend",

but you realize that you can not avoid that person's special attraction.

At that moment, you are in love.

While reading this, if someone appears in your mind,

then u are in love with that person...

Everything Happens For A Reason . . .which u always do not know

2008-01-30T21:36:00.000-08:00

Sometimes people come into our life and you know right away that they were meant to be there to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be but you lock eyes with them, you know that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.

And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would never realize your potential, strength, will power or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test limits of your soul.

Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet affect your life. The successes and downfalls that you experience can create whom you are, and the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart.

If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you to love and open your heart and eyes to little things. Make every day count. Appreciate everything that you possibly can, for you may never experience it again.

Talk to people whom you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high. Hold you head up because you have every right to.

Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you. Create you own life and then go out and live it.

Share this with anyone whom you believe has made a difference in your life . . . !

50 Most Romantic things to do with your Girlfriend / Boyfriend . . .

2008-01-30T21:33:00.001-08:00

1. Watch the sunset together.
2. Whisper to each other.
3. Cook for each other.
4. Walk in the rain.
5. Hold hands.
6. Buy gifts for each other.
7. Roses.
8. Find out their favorite cologne/perfume and wear it every time you're together.
9. Go for a long walk down the beach at midnight.
10. Write poetry for each other.
11. Hugs are the universal medicine.
12. Say I love you, only when you mean it and make sure they know you mean it.
13. Give random gifts of flowers/candy/poetry etc.
14. Tell her that she's the only girl you ever want. Don't lie.
15. Spend every second possible together.
16. Look into each other's eyes.
17. Very lightly push up her chin, look into her eyes, tell her you love her, and kiss her lightly.
18. When in public, only flirt with each other.
19. Put love notes in their pockets when they aren't looking.
20. Buy her a ring.
21. Sing to each other.
22. Always hold her around her hips/sides.
23. Take her to dinner and do the dinner for two deal.
24. Spaghetti? (Ever see Lady and the Tramp?)
25. Hold her hand, stare into her eyes, kiss her hand and then put it over our heart.
26. Dance together.
27. Let your girl fall asleep with her head in your lap. (It looks real cute)
28. Do cute things like write I love you in a note so that they have to look in a mirror to read it.
29. Make excuses to call them every 5 minutes.
30. Even if you are really busy doing something, go out of your way to call and say I love you.
31. Call from your vacation spot to tell them you were thinking about them.
32. Remember your dreams and tell her about them.
33. Always tell her how pretty she looks.
34. Tell each other your most sacred secrets/fears.
35. Be Prince Charming to her parents. (Brownie Points)
36. Brush her hair out of her face for her.
37. Hang out with his/her friends. (more brownie points)
38. Go to Temple/church/pray/worship together.
39. Take her to see a romantic movie and remember the parts she liked.
40. Learn from each other and don't make the same mistake twice.
41. Describe the joy you feel just to be with him/her.
42. Make sacrifices for each other.
43. Really love each other, or don't stay together.
44. Let there never be a second during any given day that you aren't; thinking about them, and make sure they know it.
45. Love yourself before you love anyone else.
46. Learn to say sweet things in foreign languages.
47. Dedicate songs to them on the radio.
48. Fall asleep on the phone with each other.
49. Stand up for them when someone talks trash.
50. Never forget the kiss goodnight. And always remember to say, "Sweet dream . . ."

Republic Day (26 January) Speech : Indian National Festival

2008-01-24T23:07:00.000-08:00

26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for and sacrificed their lives for the Independence of their country. So, the 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and has been recognized and celebrated as the Republic Day of India, ever since.

Today, the Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi where the celebrations start with the Presidential to the nation. The beginning of the occasion is always a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defense of sovereignty of their country. Then, the President comes forward to award the medals of bravery to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field and also the civilians, who have distinguished themselves by their different acts of valour in different situations.

To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, from the Rajghat, along the Vijaypath. The different regiments of the army, the Navy and the Air force march past in all their finery and official decorations even the horses of the cavalry are attractively caparisoned to suit the occasion. The crème of N.C.C cadets, selected from all over the country consider it an honour to participate in this event, as do the school children from various schools in the capital. They spend many days preparing for the event and no expense is spared to see that every detail is taken care of, from their practice for the drills, the essential props and their uniforms.

The parade is followed by a pageant of spectacular displays from the different states of the country. These moving exhibits depict scenes of activities of people in those states and the music and songs of that particular state accompany each display. Each display brings out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the whole show lends a festive air to the occasion. The parade and the ensuing pageantry is telecast by the National Television and is watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country.

The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together even in her essential diversity. Every part of the country is represented in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India.

Republic Day – 58 years of struggle

2008-01-24T22:50:00.000-08:00

26 January 1950, India became the biggest democratic country in the world. The implementation of constitution had begun from that day, giving hopes and dreams for a better and prosperous future to then 46 million people.

After 58 years, we have our duty to introspect ourselves on various aspects as a Super Power in heir. From politics to poverty, economy to education, rags to riches. The answers may not be unanimous. But, our tears, toil & triumph as an individual and as a nation is always kindled and cherished!!!
God Bless!!!

59th Republic Day of India

2008-01-24T22:47:00.000-08:00

Today is the Republic Day of India. This day, 58 years ago, Constitution of the Country came into force thereby defining it as a Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary form of Government, through the Preamble. The Indian Constitution, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly after considerable discussions represented the framework of the Government of the Country.

This day is a national holiday in India and celebrated with pride. One of the many events around this day is the Republic Day Parade. As a child, I used to enjoy a live telecast of this parade on television followed by in-person enjoying the prowess of Indian Armed Forces as the parade used to end near our house on Red Fort of Delhi.

Check a webcast of 2007 parade here, deja vu.

Wishing all fellow readers a happy republic day.

chief guest at Indias 59 Republic Day "Sarkozy"

2008-01-24T22:44:00.000-08:00

France is a member of the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG.)France assumes the European Union (EU) presidency in the second half of 2008.

The chiefs of the French Army and Navy recently visited India. France Chief of Army Staff Gen. Bruno Cuche visited India from November 26 to 30 at the invitation, Chief of Army Staff Gen. Deepak Kapoor. French Chief of Navy Staff Admiral Alain Oudot de Dainville visited India from December 8 to 12 at the invitation, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sureesh Mehta.

France is a member of the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG.)France assumes the European Union (EU) presidency in the second half of 2008. France,will host the EU-India Summit in the second half of 2008. French Foreign Minister, Bernard Kouchner is expected in New Delhi later this week.He will discuss bilateral, regional and international issues with Minister of External Affairs, Pranab Mukherjee.Kouchner"s maiden visit to India as the minister of foreign and European affairs in French President Nicolas Sarkozy"s government.

French companies defence and military cooperation along with civilian nuclear cooperation have been eyeing India’s nuclear energy market of $100 Billion.The $600-million Eurocopter deal scrapped, the French, protest against the decision, are now making an effort in New Delhi to renegotiate before President Nicolas Sarkozy visit.

Kouchner"s visit will firm up the agenda of Sarkozy"s visit to India in January 2008.Sarkozy will be the chief guest at India"s Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

Best Wishes of Republic Day 2008 in india

2008-01-24T22:41:00.000-08:00

26th January 1950, it was the day when India registered its name as a democratic republic on the map of world. The day when we, the people of India, acquired a new identity as the citizens of this Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic of India.

If You Love Someone . . .then must read this...

2008-01-22T22:09:00.000-08:00

If you love some one because you think that he or she is really gorgeous ... then it's not love..
it's - Infatuation . . .

If you love some one because you think that you shouldn't leave him because others think that you shouldn't ... then it's not love..
it's - Compromise . . .

If you love some one because you think that you cannot live with out his touch .... then it's not love ..
it's - Lust . . .

If you love some one because you have been kissed by him ... then it's not love..
it's - Inferiority Complex . . .

If you love some one because you cannot leave him thinking that it would hurt his feelings .. then it's not love ..
it's - Charity . . .

If you love some one because you share every thing with him ... then it's not love..
it's - Friendship . . .

but if you feel the pain of the other person more than him even when he is stable
and you cry for him ..
that's - LOVE . . .

if you get attracted to other people but stay with him without any regrets..
that's - LOVE . . .

If you let him go knowing that he has to go but he doesn't want to..
that's - LOVE . . .

Right time to express LOVE

2008-01-22T22:08:00.001-08:00

Life is journey of millennia, which knows no destination, except mystery. There's awesome silence soaring deep down until one fine day some of us realize that we are getting attracted to some beautiful stranger. And all our saved up wishes starts coming out. Our eyes looks brighter in the presence of that beautiful stranger.

We have decided that we want to spend the rest of our life with them and not knowing whether they would be spending it with us or not.

So every one of us are not lucky every time. But we should appreciate the feelings of the other person even we cant reciprocate to them in the similar manner.

"Gravity is not responsible of people to fall in love.. it just happens" and when it does happen don't wait for the right time to express.. because right time is when your heart beats faster.. If you love someone don't wait for tomorrow.. or for the other person to make the move..
agreed "tomorrow never dies".. but also remember.. "tomorrow never comes . . . " (Trust me, don't be late . . .)

Eight Gifts that Do Not Cost A Cent . . .

2008-01-22T22:06:00.000-08:00

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING . . .
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION . . .
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER . . .
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE . . .
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT . . .
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR . . .
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE . . .
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION . . .
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us . . .