Cute Grumpy Doggie

A friend gave me the photo of this puppy. Cuteeeeee.

The friend told me that I look like this puppy and that both of us present the same outlook on the world.

Qualities Of Remarkable People

This is a nice article on the qualities of remarkable employees.

We Indians React Fast

Few days back couple of ministers in the state of Karnataka were caught watching porn on their mobiles while supposedly at work. The Karnataka government has imposed a ban, or so I understand, on cameras.

This is fast reaction after recognizing a problem. I would have loved it. But once ministers stop watching porn, do we assume they would do their duty? We expect our ministers to only not watch porn?

And if they do watch porn but are otherwise good ministers, should we still crackdown? What the heck has watching porn at work got to do with being a minister? Watching porn is a rather silly thing to do. Not a serious offence. And the government is treating it like a first degree crime.

Damn, when do we wake up and mete out appropriate treatment for a crime or misdemeanor? 

Bohra Women Stop Cooking

I read this article about Bohra women in Rajkot who have stopped cooking. They instead get food delivered from the central kitchen. This of course doesn't come free.

The idea was apparently mooted by the Bora community religious leader and it found favor with half of the Bohra families.

The women freed of cooking chore now apparently have time for other activities. The question that comes to my mind is: do the families get more money now than they used to earlier? Does the wife earn money and contribute to the family finances?

The surprising thing is that the article focuses more on the community kitchen (which is just a simple catering service) than on the money that the wives are making and contributing to their family. I wonder what I am missing.

The Three Important Questions In An Interview

This is a lovely article on the three important questions in an interview.

Narayana Hrudaya Hospitals And Redbus.in

Narayana Hrudaya Hospital and Red Bus are in the world's 50 most innovative companies. Interesting how two companies from south India have transformed business in their respective fields.

Articles On Divorce And Marriage

These is an interesting link on divorce and marriage.

http://m.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/02/the-death-and-life-of-marriage-in-america/252640/

Interesting Judgment On Property Rights

I came across this judgment today about property rights and that children who have become adults do not have a right to stay with the parents.

I still wonder what caused the father to file a case against his daughter preventing her from entering his flat without his permission.

Interesting Trend in Restaurants

I read this article. Home made meals are on the menu in 5 star hotels.

Kissable

A friend showed me this picture. I feel like kissing her non stop.

What Is Love?

I was discussing love with a friend and then I happened to come across this post. I am impressed. If you love something, you can't get enough of it. If you want variety, you are in love with the concept of variety and not with one of the items in a buffet.

Additional reading: http://calmisc.blogspot.com/2011/09/a-romantic-quote.html

Women Park Better

This article disproves the myths on gender differences when it comes to parking.

Kashmir Snow And Train

This and this have pictures of train and snow in Kashmir. The 2nd link has other beautiful pictures of Indian trains.

Lawyer Story From Louisiana To France To God

This is a lovely letter sent by a lawyer.

Understanding Indians

Here is a nice article about understanding us Indians. And another one.

Mentally Unbalanced

This is a test to see if you are mentally unbalanced.

Iranian Actress Banned in Iran

This article is about an Iranian actress has been banned in Iran for having posed for objectionable pictures. 

Ukrainian Women Protest Against India's Tightened Visa Rules

This article is about Ukrainian women who protested in the Indian embassy in Kiev which has tightened visa rules for young Ukrainian women, perhaps believing that these women engage in prostitution in India.

Hmm, this is almost like US H1 visa rules being tightened. Blonde and cute is fine, but we don't want higher unemployment of local prostitutes, do we?

The Indian government has continued on its strict initiatives. Read on.

Inspiring Women Across the Ages

This is a nice collection of inspiring women in the world.

Solid Shiva Statue In Rijksmuseum

This story is about a large solid Shiva statue dating back to Chola period, now in a museum in Holland.