JOKES

TAMIL JOKES:
*Whats the opposite of Go-palakrishnan? - Come-palakrishnan.
*What is the opposite of Subramaniam Swamy? - Subramaniam Didn't See Me.
*How do they start a road race in Tamil Nadu? - Ready...Steady...PO
*What do you call a really colourful Tamilian? - Rangamannar Rangarajan.
*How does a Tamilian introduce the tennis superstar Lendl? - ivan Lendl (Ivan 'he' in Tamil).
*What is the Tamil name for the tallest building in Japan ? - Nikkumo Nikkado (Will it or wont it stand?)
*What is the difference between Kunnankudi Vaidyanathan and Gandhi? One is a violanist, the other is a non-violanist!

MALAYALEE JOKES:
*What do you call an amazing Malayalee? - Pheno Menon.
*What do you call a dashing Malayalee? - Debo Nair.
*What do you call a Malayalee drunkard? - Kutty Sark.
*Why do they require 5 people for a Malayalee funeral? Four to carry the coffin and one person to carry the wo-in-one.
*Why did the Malayalee cross the road? To join the trade union on the other side.
MAHARASHTRIAN JOKES:
*What is a gay Maharashtrian called? - Deccan Queen
*What do you call a modern Maharashtrian? - Western Ghat (GE).
*Which Maharashtrians wrote the book 'Apartheid in South Africa?' - Dhaval Gore and Krishnakant Kale.
*What did Bruce Lee say to the Maharashtrian? - Tumhi Marathe, Aamhi Karate.

GUJJU JOKES:
*Why did the Gujjus think the man who acted as Gandhi in the film was a woman? Because his name was 'Ben'Kingsley.
*Why does the Gujju go to London? To see his Big Ben.
*Why does the Gujju take a 2-in-1 to the bathroom? Because his mom said that water came out of the tape (tap)
*Why did the visitor to the Gujju home run away when he was offered tea? Because the Gujju said he would serve snakes with it. (snacks)
*What is a Gujju picnic called? A snake in the grass
*Why did the Gujju wear a Tuxedo to his vasectomy? If he was going to be impotent, he wanted to look impotent *(important).
*Why did the American get scared of the Gujju? - Because he said 'Sue kare chhe.'
*What did the Gujju mean when he said, Maro dikro STATES ma gayon? - His son failed in statistics.
*Maro dikro Dubai gayo? - My son drowned.
*Why was the Gujju stacking up pennies on the day before exams? - He wanted to get cent-par-cent.
*Which programs do gujjus couples love to watch on tv ? - Be-watch (Baywatch, Be in gujju is 2)
*What do you call a knee less gujju ? - Nilesh (Pronounced Nee-Less)

BENGALI JOKES:
*An angry Bengali letter? Chitti-chitti Bong Bong
*A talkative Bengali? Bulbul Chatterjee
*An outlawed Bengali? Kanoon Banerjee
*An enlightened Bengali? Jyoti Basu
*A Bengali who works? A work of fiction
*A Bengali marriage? Bedding
*A Bengali voyeur? Keyhollo
*A mad Bengali? In Sen (insane)
*A dark Bengali who lives in a cave? Kalidas Guha
*A Bengali mobster? Robin Ganguli
*A perfumed Bengali? Chandan Dass
*A Bengali goldsmith? Shonar Bongla
*What s bigger than the state of Bengal? The Bay of Bengal

TAKE A BOW MASTER

GLORIOUS RECORDS OF SACHIN RAMESH TENDULKAR, PROUD SON OF INDIA

Courtesy : Rediff.com

• Playing for his school Sharadashram against St. Xavier's at the Azad Maidan in February, 1988, he was associated in the then world record unbroken stand of 664 runs with Vinod Kambli for the third-wicket. Both players remained unbeaten on 326 and 349 respectively.

• He scored a hundred (100*) for Mumbai against Gujarat at Mumbai in 1988-89 season on his first class debut, to then become the youngest to do so on debut in Indian first class cricket and the second youngest to score a hundred at the age of 15 years & 232 days.

• He remains the only player to score century on debut in Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and Duleep Trophy. His scoring sequence were: 100 not out for Mumbai against Gujarat at Mumbai in 1988-89 in Ranji Trophy, 103 not out for Rest of India against Delhi at Delhi in 1989-90 in Irani Trophy and 159 for West Zone against East Zone at Guwahati in 1990-91 in Duleep Trophy.

• On his Test debut, Sachin Tendulkar was the third youngest debutant (16 years 205 days). Mushtaq Mohammad (15 years 124 days) and Aaqib Javed (16 years 189 days) debuted in Test matches at a younger age than Tendulkar.

• When Tendulkar scored his maiden century in 1990, he was the second youngest to score a century. Only Mushtaq Mohammad had scored a century at a younger age by 1990. Tendulkar's record was bettered by Mohammad Ashraful in 2001-02 season. The record for previous youngest Indian centurion was held by Kapil Dev.

• Tendulkar has played the most number of Test Matches (198) in Test cricket. 

• Payed his first 32 Tests on different grounds.

• Highest run scoring player in Test history with 15,837 runs.

• Tendulkar has the distinction of scoring the most runs at any position in Test cricket. In 273 innings, he has amassed 13408 runs at his favourite batting position (# 4) with the help of 44 centuries and 57 fifties.

• Highest number of Test centuries (51), overtaking Sunil Gavaskar's record (34) in December 2005 vs Sri Lanka in Delhi. 

• Tendulkar has scored centuries against all Test playing nations. He was the third batman to achieve the distinction after Steve Waugh and Gary Kirsten.

• Tendulkar has the distinction of scoring most fifty-plus innings (51 centuries and 67 fifties = 118) which remains the world record for any batsman. 

• Holds the record of aggregating most runs in AWAY Tests (8705). 

• Tendulkar's record of five centuries before he turned 20 is a current world record.

• His seven centuries in 2010 are the most by an Indian batsman in a calendar year.

• Is the first batsman to have aggregated 1,000 runs against SEVEN different countries in Test cricket.

• Holds the record of most runs in between two dismissals with 497 runs in 2003-04 season (spread across three Tests and five innings with the sequence of 241*, 60*,194* and 2).

• First Indian to score 300 runs in a Test without getting dismissed.

• His 1,562 runs in 2010 are the most scored by an Indian batsman in a calendar year.

• Only batsman to have scored at least TWO centuries against all other Test playing countries.

• Has completed his hundred with a six on SIX occasions in Test cricket -- a world record.

• Became the first player to surpass the 12,000, 13,000, 14,000 & 15,000 Test run marks.

• Tendulkar is the fastest to reach the following thousand-run marks in terms of innings: 10000 runs (195 innings- joint record holder with Brian Lara and Kumar Sangakkara), 12000 runs (247 innings - joint record holder with Ricky Ponting),13000 runs (266 innings),14000 runs (279 innings) and 15000 (300 innings).

• Holds with Rahul Dravid the world record for the most hundred partnerships (20) by a pair in Test cricket.

• Holds the unique record of having appeared in most WON (70) and most LOST (56) Tests for India.

• Is the only player to score Test centuries more than twenty years apart. Don Bradman's first and last three-figure scores came 19 years, 7 months apart.

• Has won 14 Man of the match awards  - most by an Indian.

• Has won 5 Man of the series awards -  most by an Indian (along with Virender Sehwag)

• Has played Test cricket with 593 players (teammates and opponents) – most for any player in Test cricket

• On his ODI debut, Sachin Tendulkar was the second youngest debutant at 16 years 238 days. Only Aaqib Javed had made his ODI debut at a younger age (16 years 127 days) than Sachin Tendulkar. 

• His 463 matches are the most by any player in ODI history.

• Between April 1990 and April 1998 Tendulkar played 185 consecutive matches - a World record.

• Tendulkar has played on 96 different grounds -- most by any player.

• First to play 400 innings in ODI matches.

• Most runs: 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83

• He is the leading run scorer in the ODI format of the game and the only player ever to cross the 14,000, 15,000, 16,000, 17,000 and 18,000 run marks.

• First player to reach 10,000-11,000-12,000-13,000-14,000-15,000-16,000-17,000 and 18,000 ODI runs.

• 15,310 of his runs have come while opening the innings with the aid of 45 centuries and 75 fifties in 340 innings- most by an opener.

• Was the first batsman to score a double century in ODIs (200* against South Africa at Gwalior on Feb 24,2010).

• Is the only player to have made three scores of 175 or more.

• Is the only player with five scores of 150 or more.

• Holds the record for scoring 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year on most occasions. He has done it seven times - 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2007

• Scored over 1,000 ODI runs against all major teams.

• Is the first batsman to score over 3,000 runs against an opponent (3,077 runs against Australia).Since then he has also done this against Sri Lanka (3,113 runs).

• His 49 centuries are easily the most by any batsman in ODIs. Ricky Ponting is distant second with 30.

• His nine centuries against Australia are the most by any player against a particular country. He occupies the second place too, with eight centuries against Sri Lanka.

• Is the only Indian to score a century on ODI captaincy debut (110 v Sri Lanka at Colombo RPS on 28-08-1996).

• Most Fifties: 96

• Highest number of 50+ scores in ODI's - 145 (49 Centuries and 96 Fifties).

• First player to have scored over 100 innings of 50+ runs.

• Most Man of the Match awards: 62

• Most Man of the Series awards: 15 

• Most ODI runs in a calendar year: 1,894 ODI runs in 1998.

• Most Centuries in a calendar year: 9 ODI centuries in 1998.

• Tendulkar with Sourav Ganguly holds the world record for the maximum number of runs scored by the opening partnership. They put together 6,609 runs in 136 matches that include 21 century partnerships and 23 fifty run partnerships. The 21 century partnerships for the opening pair is also a world record.

• Tendulkar and Dravid hold the world record for the highest partnership in ODIs when they scored 331 runs for the second wicket against New Zealand in 1999-00 at the Hyderabad.

• Tendulkar was the first Indian player to score a century and capture four wickets in the same ODI (v Australia at Dhaka on October 28, 1998).

• Had the longest career span (22 years 92 days) for any player in ODIs.

• Played ODIs with 866 players (team mates and opponents) -- most for any player in ODI history.

• Tendulkar was dismissed on 99 on three occasions in ODIs -- most such occasions for any batsman.

• Only the second player (after Javed Miandad) to appear in SIX World Cups -- from 1992 to 2011.

• Most runs (2,278) in World Cup history including 6 centuries & 15 fifties with a best score of 152 against Namibia in 2003 world cup.

• 673 runs in 2003 Cricket World Cup, highest by any player in a single World Cup.

• Player of the Tournament in ICC Cricket World Cup 2003

• Only batsman in cricket annals to score over 100 centuries in international cricket.

• First batsman in history to score over 50 centuries in international cricket.
  
  
• Most overall runs in international cricket, (ODIs + Tests + Twenty20s), with 34,273 runs overall.

• Holds the record of getting out the maximum number of times on 90s in international matches. He has been dismissed 27 times (17 in ODIs and 10 in Tests) on scores of 90-99. On one occasion in ODIs he remained unbeaten on 96. The 18 nineties in ODIs is an ODI record too.

• Holds the record of aggregating most runs against a particular opponent in all forms of International Cricket (Tests, ODIs and Twenty20s). Tendulkar has aggregated 6,707 runs against Australia in all international cricket with 20 centuries and 31 fifties at an average of 49.68

• Tendulkar's 20 centuries against Australia are the maximum by any batsman in all forms of international cricket against a particular country, surpassing Don Bradman who had made 19 Test centuries against England.

• Has also hit most number of sixes (264) in international cricket for India.

Times of India article : Must read.

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5 Steps to Improve Your Mood Instantly

Many situations and people tend to hurt us, annoy us and be a complete mood spoiler. In such circumstances it is important to do
Something you like and lighten up your mood. Below are a few steps to help you do so:

1. Listening to Music

One of the most instant stress relieving techniques could be listening to your favorite music . Music not only calms you down but also acts as an instant mood changer. It can entertain you and divert the mind from the thought that is bothering you.

2. Cup of Coffee/Tea

There are times you do not wish to sit at home when you’ve had a terrible fight with a friend/parents. You should immediately step out for a cup of coffee or tea at your favorite hang out spot. Redirecting your mind to lighter issues can brighten up your mood.

3. Chat with your best friend

The moment you are frustrated and your mood is spoilt, pick up the phone or run to your best friend and vent out your anger or sorrow. This technique will not only make your heart feel lighter but will also improve your  mood  quickly. Friends prove to be your best companions when in need.

4. Chocolate

Grab a bar of your preferred chocolate to ease you off the stress and make you feel like a child all over again. Scientifically chocolate, especially dark chocolate is known to reduce the level of  stress  hormones in the body resulting into improvement of your mood immediately.

5. Bond with Nature

Taking a stroll down the park or on the beach can instantly freshen your mind. Breathing fresh oxygen and bonding with elements of nature can prove to be absolutely relaxing for the mind and body. Fresh flowers, birds, green grass, the sea can be perfect companions to make a dull day lively.

Deriving joy out of small things in life can help in reviving your mood instantaneously and easing you off all the stress. Doing something that you totally love and diverting your mind from the pressure point can prove to be a perfect medicine to peace and happiness.


Courtesy: SHRI K.U.BABY through Email.

"Helping Hands are Better than Praying Lips"

1. If you see children begging anywhere in INDIA, please contact: "RED SOCIETY" at 9940217816. They will help the children for their studies.

2. Where you can search for any BLOOD GROUP, you will get thousand's of donor address.www.friendstosupport.org

3. Engineering Students can  register in www.campuscouncil.com to attend Off Campus for 40 Companies.

4. Free Education and Free hostel for Handicapped/Physically Challenged children. Contact:- 9842062501 & 9894067506.

5.  If anyone met with fire accident or people born with problems in their ear, nose and mouth can get free PLASTIC SURGERY done by Kodaikanal   PASAM Hospital . From 23rd March to 4th April by German Doctors. Everything is free. Contact : 045420-240668,245732 

6. If you find any important documents like Driving license, Ration card, Passport, Bank Pass Book, etc., missed by someone, simply put them into any near by Post Boxes. They will automatically reach the owner and Fine will be collected from them.

7.    By the next 10 months, our earth will become 4 degrees hotter than what it is now. Our Himalayan glaciers are melting at rapid rate. So let all of us lend our hands to fight GLOBAL WARMING.

·         Plant more Trees.

·         Don't waste Water & Electricity.

·         Don't use or burn Plastics

8.  It costs 38 Trillion dollars to create OXYGEN for 6 months for all Human beings on earth. "TREES DO IT FOR FREE" "Respect them and Save them"

9. Special phone number for Eye bank and Eye donation: 04428281919 and 04428271616 (Sankara Nethralaya Eye Bank). For More information
about how to donate eyes plz visit these sites. http://ruraleye.org/

10. Heart Surgery free of cost for children (0-10 yr) Sri Valli Baba Institute Banglore. 10. Contact : 9916737471

11. Medicine for Blood Cancer!!!! 'Imitinef Mercilet' is a medicine which cures blood cancer. Its available free of cost at "Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai". Create Awareness. It might help someone.

Cancer Institute  in Adyar, Chennai
Address: East Canal Bank Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar Chennai -600020
Landmark: Near Michael School
Phone:  044-24910754  044-24910754 ,  044-24911526  044-24911526, 044-22350241  044-22350241

12. Please CHECK WASTAGE OF FOOD. If you have a function/party at your home in India and food gets wasted, don't hesitate to call 1098 (only in  India ) - Its not a Joke. This is the number of Child helpline. They will come and collect the food. Please circulate this message which can help feed many children.

AND LETS TRY TO HELP INDIA BE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN
Please Save Our Mother Nature for "OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS"

Tax Concession on Education Loan

Tax Concession on Education Loan  Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides for a deduction to an assessee (being an individual), out of his income chargeable to tax, on account of any amount paid by him in the previous year by way of interest on loan taken by him from any financial institution or any approved charitable institution for the purpose of pursing his higher education or for the purpose of higher education of his relative.

Under the earlier provisions, the deduction was available only for pursuing full time studies for any graduate or post-graduate course in engineering, medicine, management or for post-graduate course in applied sciences or pure sciences including mathematics and statistics. The provisions of the aforesaid section 80E were amended vide the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2009 by substitution clause ( c ) of sub-section (3) so as to extend its scope to cover all fields of studies (including vocational studies) pursued after passing the Senior Secondary Examination or its equivalent from any school, board or university recognized by the Central Government or State Government or local authority or by any other authority authorized by the Central Government or State Government or local authority to do so.

P.S. This information was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Shri S.S. Palanimanickam in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on 28-3-2011.

Courtesy : Shri Rahul Ratunawar (via: Face book. Thanks Rahul)

Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY.


1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not
show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few
billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in
their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to
detect the   cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.


2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's
lifetime.


3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be
destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple
nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental,
food and   lifestyle factors.


5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and
including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6.. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and
also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow,
gastro-intestinal   tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver,
kidneys, heart, lungs   etc.


7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages
healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce
tumor size.. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not
result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from Chemotherapy and
radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person
can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and
become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells
to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by
not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.


WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:


a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one
important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet,
Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful.


A better natural substitute would be Manuka, honey or molasses but only
in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in
colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the
gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and
substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is
acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or
pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites,
which are all harmful, especially to people with Cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds,
nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment.
About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices
provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels
within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To
obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable
juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2
or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40
degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea
is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to
drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy
metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.


12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive
enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines becomes putrified
and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from
or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of
cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer
cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence,
Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own
killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E
are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal
method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and
positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger,
unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic
environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax
and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising
daily and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular
level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells. 

Short Story : Dark Night Devil

Dark Night Devil

 

I cursed the day.  Today is one of the worst days in my life, I thought. Every thing I am doing today lead me into trouble.  To start with, I had a terrible fight with my wife in the morning.  Reason...  who knows... as usual.  I thought I should have controlled my tongue.  I did not take breakfast, not even a glass of water.. That hurt me a lot later. 

I went to office.. I was late as usual.. I knew Manager was fuming, I could see the smoke coming out of his cabin..ha.. ha..  What to do ?   He waved his hand signaling me to come inside his cabin.

“Don’t worry Raj... late is our birth right,” commented Rizwani, smiling at me.

I entered the Cabin.. only to find out his smiling face..

“Good Morning Sir..”

“Bad Morning dear.. you are fired.. collect your cheque.. and get lost..”

Even a Earthquake followed by Tsunami would not have given me this  Jerk....

But I was a short tempered man.  I may starve and die but I will not tolerate this. I had my self belief, I knew I can get a brand new job. Hell with this one... especially with this idiot..

“Thanks,” I said, banged the door and went out of the office like a vampire amid stares behind my back.

*****

When I got up from the shadow of a tree in the Park, it was evening 6.00 PM.  The four large I had taken in the afternoon was disappeared.  My head was aching.  I wondered what     next ?.. I hate to go home either..

My mobile rang.  I saw the number, it was a new one.  Wondering who the hell it would be.. I said “hello”  I could scarcely recognize my voice.. it was rough..

“…….”

“WWWWhat…?”

“……..”

“I am on my way.. I will reach there by midnight”

*****

 My village was a remote one.  After 9.00 PM, no one can reach my Village.  But I had to go at any cost. The bus dropped me at 10.00 PM in a nearby city.  I thought I might get a transport... a jeep... at least a bullock cart.. No way.. I cursed the Politicians who always promised us light, road, transport, water etc., once in five years from when I was five years old. 

I can’t wait till morning, hence, I decided to walk.  The thought of walking 10 long Kilometers to reach my home gave me a shiver.  I cursed myself for not getting a drink.. Crap.. I started walking. 

Since I knew the place very well, I had no problem.  After around 5 Kilometers, I looked at my watch.. It said.. 11.45 PM.  I knew the other three Kilometers will be a difficult one.. where I had to cross even a Graveyard.  The thought of Crossing a Graveyard at midnight gave me a feeling of chill crawl up my spine.

*****

When I neared the Graveyard, it was midnight 12 O clock.  Faint smoke of a burnt body gave me a sweat.  I had a look around.  No one could be seen.  The place looked dark & deserted.  Even during the day no one dare to cross the place alone.  That too in the night, even a ghost would not dare to be there alone.  I thought of running.  But I tried to stay calm.  I started a brisk walk.  The abnormal sound of my own feet increased my sweat.  I heard the howling sound of a dog somewhere.  Now I was scared. Scarred enough to run..   I ran fast so as to cross the graveyard as soon as possible.  Suddenly, I heard a hissing sound behind my back for the first time as if some one following me right behind my ear.  My entire body felt a shiver.  I came to a grinding halt and slowly I looked behind. 

No one was there… I did not want to stand there anymore. I started running again.  I heard the hissing sound again and again at my back.  I ran faster… the sound followed me… I turned again and saw what the hell was that… I saw a white smoke… a pure white smoke…  I cried loud… but no sound came… I fell down like an uprooted tree… and f..a..i..n..t..e..d.

*****

Narsi.. That is how he was called.  Narasimhan, a local politician.  He was on his way to town in his bike.  Suddenly he spotted a person lying near a well which was covered with bushes hiding the deep water. He looked around.  That place was deserted. He came closer to the well.  Stopped the vehicle  and had a look at the person lying near the well.   He was shocked to find Raj on that pose.  He did not expect that Raj who was working in a multinational company in city to lie near the well that too in this condition.   He went near him.  He placed his hands near his nose.  There was breath.  He was happy to see that Raj was alive.  He tried to wake him up.

“Raj.. wake up.. what happened ?!..”

Raj opened his eyes and saw Narsi..  there was anger in his eyes.  Narsi did not expect this. 

 He asked Raj again. “What happened Raj ?!..  Why you are sleeping here ?!..”

Raj was on his feet now.  He had an unfriendly look at Narsi.. 

“Narsi.. Did you think I will not come back.  I have trusted you. You should not have done this to us.  You do not deserve to be here.  Come to our world.”

Narsi.. could not understand a word in it.

“What are you talking about ?!..”

Raj smiled cruelly and without answering his query, he pushed him very hard into the well. 

Totally unexpected this Narsi fell inside the well which was covered in bush.   He never came back later.

Raj was looking into the well. Feeling satisfied came near the Bike and pushed it into the Well and walked away.

*****

When I regained consciousness, I was still lying near the Graveyard.  I looked at my watch.  It was  10.00 AM.  The place still looked deserted.  The day light gave me courage.  Last night horror came into my mind.  What a horrible experience.  I was unconscious for the past 10 Hrs.  My god.  I got to my feet and reached my home.  I was very happy to see my mother who was seriously ill yesterday sat in the arm chair. I went near her and on seeing me she hugged with great love.  The hug gave me a much needed comfort.  I could not control my tears and kissed my mother.

*****

Next day local news paper read. 

Mystery killings  

Nov. 12.  Narasimhan a local politician was found dead in the Deadly Well along with his Motor Cycle.  It is not known whether he was killed or Committed Suicide. The readers may recall that  last week the bodies of Ragini & Rajesh, the local love birds were found killed in the same well in mutilated condition.  Postmortem report later revealed that Rajesh was manhandled and Ragini was raped. Inspector Vijay told reporters that he felt that there was connection between the two incidents and investigating the case.

*****

After attending the funeral of one of my old friend.. Narsi.. a local politician.. who was killed or committed suicide.. I came back to my city after two days.  My wife was very happy to see me back after two days.  She hugged me and said “Sorry Honey.. I will never fight with you”.  I kissed her on her forehead and said “That’s all right sweet heart”.

The end.

How to improve life (by Randy Pausch)

Personality:
1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
3. Don't over do; keep your limits
4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does
5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
6. Dream more while you are awake
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more
14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:
15. Call your family often
16. Each day give something good to others
17. Forgive everyone for everything
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day
20. What other people think of you is none of your business
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything
24. Do the right things
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
27. The best is yet to come
28. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful

29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy.