MS Dhoni sends world cricket into tizzy by his shock Test retirement citing strain of playing all three formats of the game.. He made way for Virat Kohli to take charge.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Why I like #MeruCabs? Happy Christmas
A man dies and Yamaraj asks him if he wants to go to hell or heaven. When undecided Yamaraj says I will show you both and you decide. First he takes the man to heaven where everybody is leading a normal life as they did in earth. The man kept quite and he was taken to hell, where everyone was enjoying drinks, apsaras, joy rides, and everything unimaginable. So when asked what his choice would be the man jumped and said hell. So be it said Yamaraj and the man was send to hell. But when he reached there everything had changed. Some were chained, others were crying and screaming due to torture. When he asked what this is not what he was promised earlier, Yamaraj said that was just advertisement to attract you.
Does Neeraj Gupta book Meru Cabs when he has an important meeting or need to travel with his family during peak vacation season? He should, then he would know that the claim of Meru Cabs being a leading service provider is a myth or purely outdated statement. They talk about women safety, but when a cab service provider does not live up to a service promised how can we trust with our lives.
My wife was travelling alone from Bangalore and had to catch the morning train at 6:00 a.m. I booked MeruCabs a week in advance for today's travel for 5:00 a.m. They promised that the cab driver will be at my house ten minutes prior. He did not reach till 5:10 a.m. or pick calls and she panicked as it was peak season. It would be impossible to reschedule travel plans in the last minute. Against all hope she took an auto and reached the station. But when the driver did not reach at 5:25 a.m., I called customer care and they promised to send another cab in ten minutes which did not happen. After the third call, a driver called me at 5:48 a.m. and told me that he was in Domlur and can reach by ten minutes. When I asked him if it would be possible to reach the station by 6:10 a.m., he honestly told me that latest he could make is by 6:25 a.m.
After filling a complaint in the morning, imagine my surprise when I get a bill for Rs.1000 for a service I did not use. Meru Cabs, your service is par excellence.
Wishing your staff and management a very happy Christmas and New Year. Hope you continue to give such service next year also.
#WomenSafety
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Why pork is not a best choice as a food product?
1) A pig is a real garbage gut. It will eat anything including urine, excrement, dirt, decaying animal flesh, maggots, or decaying vegetables. They will even eat the cancerous growths off other pigs or animals.
2) The meat and fat of a pig absorbs toxins like a sponge. Their meat can be 30 times more toxic than beef or venison.
3) When eating beef or venison, it takes 8 to 9 hours to digest the meat so what little toxins are in the meat are slowly put into our system and can be filtered by the liver. But when pork is eaten, it takes only 4 hours to digest the meat. We thus get a much higher level of toxins within a shorter time.
4) Unlike other mammals, a pig does not sweat or perspire. Perspiration is a means by which toxins are removed from the body. Since a pig does not sweat, the toxins remain within its body and in the meat.
5) Pigs and swine are so poisonous that you can hardly kill them with strychnine or other poisons.
6) Farmers will often pen up pigs within a rattlesnake nest because the pigs will eat the snakes, and if bitten they will not be harmed by the venom.
7) When a pig is butchered, worms and insects take to its flesh sooner and faster than to other
animal’s flesh. In a few days the swine flesh is full of worms.
8) Swine and pigs have over a dozen parasites within them, such as tapeworms, flukes, worms, and trichinae. There is no safe temperature at which pork can be cooked to ensure that all these parasites, their cysts, and eggs will be killed.
9) Pig meat has twice as much fat as beef. A 3 oz T bone steak contains 8.5 grams of fat; a 3 oz pork chop contains 18 grams of fat. A 3 oz beef rib has 11.1 grams of fat; a 3 oz pork spare rib has 23.2 grams of fat.
10) Cows have a complex digestive system, having four stomachs. It thus takes over 24 hours to digest their vegetarian diet causing its food to be purified of toxins. In contrast, the swine’s one stomach takes only about 4 hours to digest its foul diet, turning its toxic food into flesh.
11) The swine carries about 30 diseases which can be easily passed to humans. This is why God commanded that we are not even to touch their carcass (Leviticus 11:8).
12) The trichinae worm of the swine is microscopically small, and once ingested can lodge itself in our intestines, muscles, spinal cord or the brain. This results in the disease trichinosis. The symptoms are sometimes lacking, but when present they are mistaken for other diseases, such as typhoid, arthritis, rheumatism, gastritis, MS, meningitis, gall bladder trouble, or acute alcoholism.
13) The pig is so poisonous and filthy, that nature had to prepare him a sewer line or canal running down each leg with an outlet in the bottom of the foot. Out of this hole oozes pus and filth his body cannot pass into its system fast enough. Some of this pus gets into the meat of the pig.
#BeAwareStayHealthy
2) The meat and fat of a pig absorbs toxins like a sponge. Their meat can be 30 times more toxic than beef or venison.
3) When eating beef or venison, it takes 8 to 9 hours to digest the meat so what little toxins are in the meat are slowly put into our system and can be filtered by the liver. But when pork is eaten, it takes only 4 hours to digest the meat. We thus get a much higher level of toxins within a shorter time.
4) Unlike other mammals, a pig does not sweat or perspire. Perspiration is a means by which toxins are removed from the body. Since a pig does not sweat, the toxins remain within its body and in the meat.
5) Pigs and swine are so poisonous that you can hardly kill them with strychnine or other poisons.
6) Farmers will often pen up pigs within a rattlesnake nest because the pigs will eat the snakes, and if bitten they will not be harmed by the venom.
7) When a pig is butchered, worms and insects take to its flesh sooner and faster than to other
animal’s flesh. In a few days the swine flesh is full of worms.
8) Swine and pigs have over a dozen parasites within them, such as tapeworms, flukes, worms, and trichinae. There is no safe temperature at which pork can be cooked to ensure that all these parasites, their cysts, and eggs will be killed.
9) Pig meat has twice as much fat as beef. A 3 oz T bone steak contains 8.5 grams of fat; a 3 oz pork chop contains 18 grams of fat. A 3 oz beef rib has 11.1 grams of fat; a 3 oz pork spare rib has 23.2 grams of fat.
10) Cows have a complex digestive system, having four stomachs. It thus takes over 24 hours to digest their vegetarian diet causing its food to be purified of toxins. In contrast, the swine’s one stomach takes only about 4 hours to digest its foul diet, turning its toxic food into flesh.
11) The swine carries about 30 diseases which can be easily passed to humans. This is why God commanded that we are not even to touch their carcass (Leviticus 11:8).
12) The trichinae worm of the swine is microscopically small, and once ingested can lodge itself in our intestines, muscles, spinal cord or the brain. This results in the disease trichinosis. The symptoms are sometimes lacking, but when present they are mistaken for other diseases, such as typhoid, arthritis, rheumatism, gastritis, MS, meningitis, gall bladder trouble, or acute alcoholism.
13) The pig is so poisonous and filthy, that nature had to prepare him a sewer line or canal running down each leg with an outlet in the bottom of the foot. Out of this hole oozes pus and filth his body cannot pass into its system fast enough. Some of this pus gets into the meat of the pig.
#BeAwareStayHealthy
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
A Letter To Pakistan From An Indian Parent - The Logical Indian
Dear Pakistan,
We weep with you.
We weep for the parents in Peshawar and the children who won't play today.
Pakistan, you need to save your children. You need to act. Today.
132 children have been killed in the horrific attack by the Taliban in Peshwar.
132 children, killed in the most barbaric and senseless manner thinkable. 132 young souls who represent the future of your country.
This is a terrible moment in history. Not just in Pakistan’s history, but in the history of humanity.
Nothing like this should ever be allowed to happen again. Not in Pakistan, not anywhere in the world.
The time has come for the Taliban to be destroyed once and for all – and Pakistan has to play the lead role in this battle, with help from any quarter that offers help.
Including India.
It is 67 years since our nations came into existence. For 67 years we have battled over Kashmir. We have fought full-fledged wars in 1947, 1965, 1971 and a smaller war, in Kargil, in 1999. The Kashmir issue is obviously not something that will disappear in a hurry.
In addition India has suffered the horrific terrorist attack by the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba in Mumbai on 26 November 2008. This issue is still outstanding as we wait for the perpetrators, who are in Pakistan, to be brought to justice. In addition, we have fought over the Siachen Glacier and over Sir Creek. These are outstanding issues as well.
Yet India needs to come to your help now – and Pakistan needs to accept that help – so that the scourge that killed 132 of your children yesterday is rendered powerless and impotent.
What happened in Peshawar yesterday was an extraordinary incident – and calls for an extraordinary response.
For you to be able to focus on the Taliban, you need to stop worrying about the eastern sector – the border with India. You have an army of around 600,000 men – and the time has come to deploy all of them against the Taliban. All of them.
We are your sworn enemies for 67 years but we know when to cease hostilities and let the enemy carry their wounded; we will not strike you when you are down.
So we pledge to you that the border, the LOC will be untouched. Take your army, take your air force, take each and every armed and unarmed man you have to your northern border and wipe out the people who did this.
This should never happen again. Not to you, not to us. Not to any parent anywhere in the world.
Finish your job and we will stand by you. We can settle our differences later.
Because it could have been our children too.
- An Indian Parent
(This letter is written by Anant Rangaswami and was first published onScoopWhoop)
#Peshawar #PeshawarAttack
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Mother of all scams in India
| Year | Scam | Amount | ||
| 1948 | Jeep Scam | 80 lakhs | ||
| 1956 | BHU Funds | 50 lakhs | ||
| 1957 | Mundhra Scandal | 1.2 crores | ||
| 1960 | Teja Loans | 22 crores | ||
| 1976 | Kuo oil deal | 2.2 crores | ||
| 1987 | HDW Commissions | 20 crores | ||
| 1987 | Bofors | 65 crores | ||
| 1989 | ST Kitts Forgery | 45 crores | ||
| 1990 | Airbus Scandal | 2.5 crores per week | ||
| 1992 | Securities scam | 5,000 crores | ||
| 1992 | Indian bank ripoff | 300 crores | ||
| 1994 | Sugar import | 650 crores | ||
| 1995 | JMM bribes | 1.2 crores | ||
| 1996 | In a pickle | 10 lakhs | ||
| 1996 | Fodder scam | 950 crores | ||
| 1997 | CRB scam | 1,000 crores | ||
| 2001 | Stock market scam | 1,50,000 crores | ||
| 2003 | Stamp paper scam | 30,000 crores | ||
| 2005 | Scorpene submarine scam | 18,978 crores | ||
| 2008 | Alk Khan tax default | 50,000 crores | ||
| 2008 | Satyam | 10,000 crores | ||
| 2008 | 2 G Spectrum | 1,76,000 crores | ||
| 2009 | Rice export scam | 2,500 crores | ||
| 2009 | Orissa Mine | 7,000 crores | ||
| 2010 | CWG | 40,000 crores | ||
| 2011 | Andra Pradesh | 200 crores | ||
| 2012 | Karnataka Wakf | 20,000 crores | ||
| 2012 | Coal | 1,85,591 crores | ||
| 2012 | Illegal Money in Swiss | 71,00,000 crores |
From research done by Mrunal Mathura
Monday, December 8, 2014
Arianna Huffington introduces HuffPost India
Arianna Huffington, who founded the website "The Huffington Post" in 2005, launched the Indian edition along with TOI adding she wanted HuffPost India to 'tell the stories that matter most' to the country.
The Indian edition on Saturday led with a story headlined 'Uber and Out', about the US-based cab service being banned in New Delhi over the alleged rape of a female customer by a driver booked through the company.
Rape has no gender, caste, creed, region, or religion.
I recently watched a documentary film "The Invisible War", written and directed by Kirby Dick and produced by Amy Ziering and Tanner King Barklow about sexual assault in the United States military.
The film paints a startling picture of the extent of the problem today, a female soldier in combat zones is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. The Department of Defense estimates there were a staggering 22,800 violent sex crimes in the military in 2011. 20% of all active-duty female soldiers are sexually assaulted. Female soldiers aged 18 to 21 accounted for more than half of the victims.
And it isn’t just women; according to one study's estimate, one percent of men in the military— nearly 20,000 men were reportedly sexually assaulted in 2009. The Invisible War exposes the epidemic of sexual assault in the military.
But I could not find a mention of the film in "The Huffington Post".
Surprised at how the rest of world still sees India, even today.
http://www.huffingtonpost.in/arianna-huffington/namaste-introducing-huffpost-india_b_6278606.html
#AriannaHuffington #HuffPost #Uber #TheInvisibleWar
The Indian edition on Saturday led with a story headlined 'Uber and Out', about the US-based cab service being banned in New Delhi over the alleged rape of a female customer by a driver booked through the company.
Rape has no gender, caste, creed, region, or religion.
I recently watched a documentary film "The Invisible War", written and directed by Kirby Dick and produced by Amy Ziering and Tanner King Barklow about sexual assault in the United States military.
The film paints a startling picture of the extent of the problem today, a female soldier in combat zones is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. The Department of Defense estimates there were a staggering 22,800 violent sex crimes in the military in 2011. 20% of all active-duty female soldiers are sexually assaulted. Female soldiers aged 18 to 21 accounted for more than half of the victims.
And it isn’t just women; according to one study's estimate, one percent of men in the military— nearly 20,000 men were reportedly sexually assaulted in 2009. The Invisible War exposes the epidemic of sexual assault in the military.
But I could not find a mention of the film in "The Huffington Post".
Surprised at how the rest of world still sees India, even today.
http://www.huffingtonpost.in/arianna-huffington/namaste-introducing-huffpost-india_b_6278606.html
#AriannaHuffington #HuffPost #Uber #TheInvisibleWar
Sunday, December 7, 2014
100 Simple Heath Tips
#BeAwareStayHealthy
1. Walk for 30 minutes daily.
2. Eat a piece of fruit daily.
3. Eat whole foods instead of processed foods whenever possible.
4. Reject foods and drinks made of artificial colors or sweetener.
5. Start each lunch/dinner with salad.
6. Give your partner a hug every day before work.
7. Take a deep belly breath for three to five minutes twice a day.
8. Smell the scent of lavender to relax and sleep well.
9. Eat a handful of walnuts before bed.
10. Drink plenty of water.
11. Get 10-15 minutes of sunlight and fresh air daily.
12. Jog.
13. Run in place.
14. Have a greater variety of food. Variety means no excess of anything and more nutrients. Eat three different foods at every meal.
15. Eat slowly.
16. Have snacks between meals.
17. Watch comedy and add humor to your life.
18. Never skip breakfast.
19. Try to have seven hours of sleep at night.
20. Have a fixed bed time, preferably at 10:00 pm.
21. Increase your fiber intake.
22. Eat foods with bright rich colors.
23. Join a Yoga class.
24. Surround yourself with loving and supportive people.
25. Know that healthy food tastes great later.
26. Drink green tea twice a day.
27. Exercise till you sweat once a week.
28. Save a one year’s worth of living expenses to eliminate the money stress.
29. Have as much sex as possible … At least twice a week.
30. Do pull-ups and push-ups for 30 minutes twice a week.
31. Eat a handful of nuts 30 minutes before a meal.
32. Step on a treadmill.
33. Learn to cook and gain control of what goes into your meals … and save money!
34. Take a Vitamin D rich supplement.
35. Chew food thoroughly.
36. Avoid cold drinks with meals.
37. Take ginger.
38. Cut down sugar.
39. Don’t over-eat!
40. Don’t eat 3 hours before going to bed.
41. Fast.
42. Sit in silence for 10 minutes each day.
43. Play games.
44. Read good books.
45. Pray.
46. Meditate.
47. Don’t compare yourself to others.
48. Do work that you are passionate about.
49. Quit a job you hate.
50. Keep in touch with your family.
51. Do something good to one person everyday.
52. Don’t drink coffee twice a day.
53. When you feel tired, REST.
54. If you’re stressed, don’t try to manage it. Instead, take time off and relax.
55. Laugh out loud.
56. Quit smoking by smoking one less cigarette every week.
57. Walk in nature barefoot.
58. Spend time with friends.
59. Start a gratitude journal. Record one thing you’re grateful for everyday.
60. Ride a bike for fun or cycle to work a few times a week.
61. Read 8 Weeks To Optimum Health by Dr. Weil.
62. Wash hands with soap.
63. Avoid passive smoking.
64. Ask for help when you need it.
65. Eat calcium-rich foods like milk, cheese and green leafy vegetables.
66. Don’t sit for a prolonged time. Stand up and stretch.
67. Wash your eyes and face regularly.
68. Sing.
69. Dance.
70. Swim regularly in open air.
71. Take the stairs. No elevators. No escalators.
72. Remain faithful to one sexual partner to avoid AIDS.
73. Travel more often.
74. Wear high quality comfortable shoes.
75. Eat until you’re 80% full.
76. Cook meals with curry powder.
77. Take a 15-30 minutes nap.
78. Eat dark chocolate.
79. Eat wild salmon at least once a week (Omega-3 rich).
80. Forgive someone.
81. Call an old friend.
82. Eat oranges.
83. Sometimes, you need to say no for the sake of your health.
84. Take care of your teeth. Floss and brush your teeth twice a day at least.
85. Take honey to build up your immunity system.
86. Don’t sleep right after having a meal.
87. Don’t sleep when you’re emotionally upset.
88. Begin a garden.
89. Build your self confidence.
90. Don’t over-spend your money.
91. Volunteer in a good cause.
92. Do some strength training twice a week.
93. Eat one or two fish meals per week.
94. Find your passion and purpose in life.
95. Consider massage.
96. Don’t solve your emotional problems by eating more.
97. A garlic a day!
98. Cut back on salt.
99. Avoid negative people.
100. Herbs, herbs, herbs.
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