They do not know the problems of poor people
I know the current situation of inflation does not make an effect on our representatives who are sitting in various houses and thinking that every thing is going on smoothly for public. For them people earning Rupees25 in villages and Rupees30 in cities are above poverty line and doing fine. Probably they are not aware that a city labor going for his work needs more than Rupees 30 to travel up and down for his work.
However, how would they know this, they have different scales to measure the problems for others than their own self. They would never now it because the people who decide the fate of common people are rising at too fast a rate. They have no feelings for common man because they do not want to understand the basic problems of people who have nothing to eat or a roof on their heads.
Inflation rate is back in double digit
Rates of every commodities have sky rocketed in last couple of months. Every thing including vegetables, milk, petrol, groceries and fruits are the main items, which have gone out of reach of common people. The budget of a commoner is beyond his control. Most of the families are facing the problem of meeting two ends due to rates of wheat, pulses, cooking oil, sugar, tea, rice, spices milk, curds, medicines and other commonly used items in a household. There is no way but to reduce the consumption and delete some of the items from the list of use however, that is not so simple.
They claim to give us subsidies on many products
Yes that is right, they provide us subsidy on products like petrol, LPG, kerosene and a few food products. However, there is an unanswered question, which no one seems to ask. Why do they have to provide the subsidy where the common mathematics would suggest that there was no reason to incur losses on present rates of consumer prices? The reality is that mismanagement makes the facts different. They are losing because they are not competent and spending more on management and processing than they actually should. They are making some unnecessary expenses, which is the main reason of higher cost of finished product in oil sector like other governmental sectors.
The fact is our increments in salaries are lesser than increase in prices
They talk of increment in the salaries for an employee, which is true upto, some extent only. The fact is they are finding ways to increase prices and bring more people in the list of ‘above poverty line’ list by implementing different new rules, which would enable government to reduce subsidies and increase prices. They were working according to growth rate at the rate of 9% but this in fact is not going up more than at the rate of 6%
A growth rate of 6% is not a good sign for common person and this country. The rates have gone up almost by 60 to 80% for different commodities but the salaries have gone up only by 10 to 15% in the period in question
Home loans and petrol prices are the main reason
In last couple of years, the rates of interest have gone up by 20-30% in general on home loans where as the petrol prices have gone by 30% making an impact on middle class in particular. Their budget has gone totally out of control. In fact, this remains one of the biggest dreams of a commoner today to own a home of his own. Let us see what an average Indian is missing –
1- More than a billion people in India have not seen an airplane from a close distance in their life.
2- Let us not talk about a house of their own - that is big deal.
3- Most of the people have not traveled in an AC compartment of a train.
4- Most of the people have not seen a big house of a posh area of a metro, leave apart entering into one.
5- I have my own doubts if most of the people have even traveled to capital of India.
6- Thousands of farmers in this country commit suicide every year in this country due to not getting enough money for their produce or their crop not giving them expected yield.
7- Most of the villages in many areas have gone out of the area to earn money to make their families survive. These villages have only old people or small children besides the women. The main reason of people going away is the scarcity of water, which is main source of cultivation.
8- Most of the middle class urban people have taken some or the other loans from various sources mostly from banks.
9- Cases of suicides are going up in urban areas also due to non-payment of loans as well.
Please do not compare us with China
They compare our growth rate with China but there is no comparison as such between the two countries in any practical sense. Look for yourself- the average income of a Chinese is about Rupees 25000 per annum where as we earn a mere Rupees 45000 at an average per annum, big difference of more than five times. Economy of china stands at $6000 billion where as India stands at one fourth of that at about $1,450 only. China is in profit of about $200 billion whereas India is in deficit of about $90 billion as far as exports are concerned.
People have started riding a bicycle
There is no other way to survive the frequent raise in petrol prices but to stop driving your four or two wheeler. I was regretting while I sold my car in February this year de to my personal reasons but today I am feeling too happy to have done it because the resale value of cars is going down rapidly. The best part of the story is that we shall be gaining from this petrol price-hike in shape of health that we shall obtain using a cycle in place of bikes and the most valuable foreign exchange saved due to reduction in consumption of petrol.
Qualities of a Leader
Nations across the world are in search. The search for an intangible. An intangible so precious it can shape futures of entire generations.
The intangible that remains the key to greatness. That intangible is the elusive, electric quality of LEADERSHIP.
As John Quincy Adams once said "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
Where do slums crop up? In leaderless cities.
Where does child delinquency begin? In leaderless families
Which armys lose battles? Poorly led ones!
Men make history, and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still.
Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.
That leaders are born and not made, is nothing but a popular misconception. Leadership can be taught and it can be mastered
So what would be the qualities a leader must possess to distinguish him from the others. Responsibility is, afterall a fair price of greatness
Let us list the characterstics that seem to be fundamental here:
Confidence:
If a leader does not believe in himself, No one else will. The leader needs to be sure of himself and of his actions
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence. The leaders job is to spread his confidence to his team and build their morale. At every stage, there must be a steady build-up of assurance, a conviction of competence based on training and the gradual accumulation of skill and experience.
Energy:
The leaders energy must come from within. He must be willing to do everything he asks of his followers and more. He must be able to work harder, concentrate more and go the extra mile.
Timing:
This is the combination of alertness, imagination and foresight.
Clarity:
A leader must be able to reason logically. Leadership is the quality to translate vision into reality.
Leader must weigh his alternatives, make decisions and then convey his thoughts lucidly.
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet
Tenacity
Courage is the capacity to hang on for five minutes longer.The leader must not only have this quality but also infuse it in others.
The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men, the conviction and the will to carry on.
Magnetism:
It is the quality that draws men to the leader, makes them trust him, leaves them not only willing but eager to work and sacrifice themselves for him.
Magnetism is not restricted to men of good will. Hitler had it, with tragic coonsequences for the world. But when it is found in a person of fine character, it's appeal becomes irresistible.
No questions, no arguments, nohesistancy: a Leader has spoken and nothing else is required.
Concern:
The three "C's"of leadership are Consideration,Caring,and Courtesy.Be polite to everyone.
Men will never follow someone unless they feel that he really cares about them and their problems.
Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.
Indeed, concern for others is a sign of imagination and vision, two key ingredients of a good leader.
Morality:
A strict code of ethics, a strong sense of personal morality- these are qualities a leader must have at the core of his being.
This is why military schools and colleges put so much stress on duty and honour, love of God and country.
They know that without a firm moral base a man is too unsure of himself to become a leader.
To lead in the 21st century-to take soldiers, sailors, and airmen into battle, you will be required to have both character and competence.
Faith:
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Above and beyond all, a leader must believe in his people as well as the goal towards which he is driving them.
A leader is a dealer in hope.
The integral differences between a Boss and a Leader:
The boss drives people; the leader coaches them.
The boss depends on authority; the leader on good will.
The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.
The boss says "I"; The leader says "WE".
The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown.
The boss says, "GO"; the leader says "LET'S GO!"
Let no one think that being a leader is easy. Often it is lonely and difficult business. As Neitzsche said , "Life always gets harder towards the summit - The cold increses, the responsibility increases."
But reward are enormous for those who strike out for the summit, who will take the risks, dare the unknown.
Marriage relations and values
No one tells newly married couples about the ways they would need to keep their relations live and going forever, successfully and forever. The marriage is like a newly grounded plant that needs water of love, fertilizer of respect and sincere affection to make the plant greener and produce lovely flowers and tasty fruits. There is so much of effort required from both husband and wife to keep the relation grow successfully forever.
I am sure every one knows about the funny jokes people share about wives targeted for loving their husbands for the sake of money and their earnings, people find it funny, but that is not true. No wife loves her husband for the sake of money only but every wife wants her husband to earn enough to make her house hold doing well and respectfully. What is wrong in that if she worries about this particular problem? After all this is duty of a wife to run the household in a decent manner. Probably some wives find it a reason to go out and find a job because they are not earning enough money despite known as bread earners
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The old saying says interference makes it difficult
That is true in today’s married life, the interference of families of the wife or husband make problems a shade darker. There are many families especially, in initial stages of marriage who are suffering due to this small problem, which takes an ugly shape if not taken proper care of the same. The interference of either side only intensifies the small situations beyond repair in some cases.
Therefore, this is wise to make your own decisions if you are not dependent on your families. This problem may not affect much to the couples who live in combined families as they take decisions according to their families. This is in most cases the common problem of couples who are staying separately and any one of them goes for too many unnecessary suggestions coming from his or her family. The other partner may consider this as undue interference.
Most couples want to succeed in their married life
Yes, that is true no couple wants their marriage goes wrong and they spend a horrible life unless there are some unavoidable reasons behind them. Initially couples do not feel it but once the married life begins to take a shape and new members (children) added in the family, couples know their responsibilities on better terms and they find it more comfortable to discharge their duties towards their families. Please let me add that a healthy sexy life of the couple adds spice to their married life as well. That is one important aspect of a successful married couple. Many marriages get broken on this very point these days.
Happy days are not the test of a marriage
That is true, no one ever feels bad unless some problems take place in life. These problems are in fact the real tests of married couples. Finding successful solutions for these problems bring them closer. The money may not have the direct relation with the problems but money is one big point that creates most of the problems. Therefore, this is advisable to have enough money to spend for our daily needs and saving enough for the future. That may lead to a successful married life, as financial security is one big satisfaction. The couple feels safe, secured and more relaxed.
Newly married couples need a little breathing space of their own
That is true, in this modern age when almost every one is educated and is having his or her own circle of friends before marriage. They need some time to spend with them as they used to do before. Therefore, the understanding in between husband and wife and other members if they are in a combined family would certainly let the space for breathing developed and relations would stay healthy. That is need of the day.
Having a little bit of fight is not bad
Yes, you read me right, if couples never had a fight in between them even for a smaller matter, they would never know the actual taste of love. As they say a little sore only lets, you know the taste of sweet. That is true in case of love as well. Both partners are equally responsible for keeping their married life going happily, this is possible although that the ratio of contribution toward the cause may vary slightly.
Never be cruel to each other
That is about the worst thing that can happen to a married couple. This is nothing uncommon any where in the world however this is one of the worst things acceptable in a marriage. When a light oral fight is fine, being violent is not at all acceptable from any one of the couple. There is no justification of this act, both must act as responsible people and should take decisions in their self-interest in a healthy way.
Unfortunately, more than 35% women are victims of this social unwanted behavior of domestic violence in our country. Women allover the world including developed countries are victims because they are weaker physically but some men too are on the receiving end. Men and women should know that they are married and made for each other; therefore, they must take decisions collectively. That would bring them closer and make their relations better.
These are small things but important
Do you ever remember the moments you shared immediately after your marriage while you were away for your honeymoon? Does it give you some different feelings to remember about the long drive you two had in evenings while you were just married? I am sure you still remember them and feel so very delighted and refreshed. Just share them whenever you feel a little low, the memories would help bring your life back to track.
Go through you marriage album and see how happy you two were at the time of your marriage. Try the VCD of your marriage that will recreate the scenes in your mind and you would feel afresh allover again. Never let the bad situations take control of yourself, however bad may those be. Life is not bed of rose only. You shall have to go through some of the bad experiences as well. Face them resolutely. I wish you all a very happy married life.
We are facing shortage of an open space for trees and plants
Growing population is one of the major causes of shortened spaces to live. Most of us have been forced to stay in smaller houses with not much room for plants and trees. The city life has not much space for front and back yards for most of us. Therefore, the only way to have some greenery around is to convert our balconies and terraces in to small gardens.
The best way is to bring some greenery home
The best way to fulfill your desire of a beautiful garden is to convert your balcony in to a complete mini garden. This is not a difficult job if you use some imagination and have some first hand knowledge of plants and their protection. Please be careful in selection of plants according to the climate they require as every plant or flower does not develop in every condition. So, if you are not well aware of plants, which you are interested to grow in your garden there, are experts who may guide you in your local nurseries.
You must plan according to space available
Space in a balcony may also be big or small therefore selection of plants depends based on space available. Hanging plant pots, especially the designer pots available today in various sizes would be the right choice for you. You can use hanging pots as well to save more space and have some more plants to go a little more green and colorful. This is better to use portable furniture in your balcony to utilize the spaceavailable.
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Now the plants you may have
This is very complicated when it comes to choice of plants in your balcony. Most plants being so delicate need a constant watch and maintenance. Every person has his or her own choice as far as choice is concerned. I may recommend some of the plants but this is only a suggestion as you may differ with me entirely and may have your own preferences.
Here are some of the suggestions:
1- Jade plants and button cactus are supposed to be the best choice for hanging pots in a balcony. Money plant is another plant that looks good and needs little care and the best part is it can grow upwards and downwards without any problem.
2- You can have beautifully designed stands made of wrought iron, which can contain many pots of different sizes. These stands certainly increase the beauty of your balcony with their artistic designs.
3- Here you can use your own creative abilities to convert some of the old crockery in to beautiful plants by painting and decorating them as per your own choice. Just imagine your old bowls, idly cooker, ceramic jars, small metallic boxes, backing pots and wooden pots used as beautiful pots for your lovely plants. Be careful that the pots you are going to use should be smaller to give your garden a sophisticated look.
4- Yes, this is possible to use a few vegetables also in your balcony garden if you have some spare space. I have seen tomatoes, beans, chilly, mint and coriander in many balconies. That gives you a satisfaction of having your own kitchen garden in your own house. Apart from these, you can have Aloe Vera, Tulsi (basil), ginger, garlic and onions as well. These plants are good for your health along with the much-needed greenery.
5- You can have wooden pillars or artistic boards fixed in your balcony to let vines like bougainvillea and money plant climb easily and beautifully. How about having a small fountain in a corner of the balcony, that would give it a grand look.
6- Bottles and baskets are good alternate for indoor plants along with hanging pots, which are easy to maintain and shift from one place to other easily.
7- Finally, the lighting is the integral part of beauty and decoration of any place especially mini balcony garden therefore this s advisable to use colored and artistic lights in your balcony. I would suggest using lantern typed terracotta lamps. You can also use bamboo sticks to give your garden a more greenhouse like effect.
Please note that this is very easy to go out and purchase plants of your choice to decorate your balcony and terrace you can even get it done with the help of experts. However maintaining it is the main problem, which you shall have to do to keep it look beautiful, forever which is not possible without your taking a proper interest to do that. I wish you all the best for having a nice and wonderful balcony garden in your own small but lovely house.
We enjoy the life with true friends
There is no alternative of true friends. They not only stand with us in every situation but they provide us their best support as well, without any thing in return. Our true friends are not demanding but supportive. Yes, I am happy that we can choose our friends unlike the relatives. I am so proud to have some real good friends who would come to support me at two in the night without asking a question. Yes, I am proud to have friends with whom I can share some of my secrets. We are open to each other in every situation and never ask a question.
Let me describe the friendship from a new angle. A friend is some one who can fight with me without having a real reason and would carry it on unless the problem is resolved forever. This may look the end of the road to onlookers but that is not so. The doors of hearts are always open and entry always allowed to real friends, come what may. Let me share a secret with you some of my friends would continue fighting with me until the reason of fight is clear. Moreover, once the reason is clear, the fight too is over.
I know women are better friends because they seldom fight and they have better ability to keep secrets compared to men. Men may look fighting with their friends but that is never permanent. They may go to have a cup of tea or go for a movie immediately after a fight. Please keep in mind that I am discussing about our true friends only. These stories of true friendships are long and can keep on going forever but to cut the long story short, the true friends are like uncut diamonds that are forever.
Why is friendship so important?
We need them at every point of life and more so while we feel disappointed with some of the problems that we face and no one but only our true friends come forward to solve them. There are certain problems, which we can discuss with our friends only. Friends can solve some of the problems in a better way compared to relatives.
Friends keep your stresses away
There are times when we cannot share some of our problems with our closest of relative including husband or wives but we can easily share them with friends. They definitely come forward to find a better solution in most of the cases. They are always with us in every problem without ever mentioning the trouble they took sorting them out. They are never demanding. They never expected any thing in return; they never expected any gifts for the help they rendered so selflessly. They never expected us to show them our gratitude for whatever they did for us. The real friends do their job and forget it immediately.
There are a few tips:
1- Never forget their birthday, marriage anniversaries.
2- Keep in contact, however busy you are.
3- Throw a party once in a while
4- Try to attend parties your friends have organized. In case you cannot attend a party let, them know your reason and acknowledge it.
5- Never forget to share the problems of your friends as they did for you.
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