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A Special Independence Day!

Yesterday I got an opportunity to witness the Independence Day celebrations and be a part of cultural activities at a school function.
As the flag was hoisted and the National Anthem was sung, I realized, it has been so many years since I attended any Flag hoisting ceremonies. A sense of pride set in as I sang the National Anthem looking at the fluttering National Flag .

Once I was out of school, it was as if the celebration of National Festivals was over. We used to hoist the Flag on the terrace of our house for couple of years after out from school. With great difficulty, few times I have even visited the Manek Shaw Parade ground in Bangalore to witness the Flag Hoisting and catch a glimpse of the parade. But yesterday was something different, something special. Proud to be an Indian!

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Diwali

With gleam of Diyas
And the Echo of the Chants
May Happiness & Contentment Fill your life
Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous Deepawali

Happy Rakshabandhan

Happy Rakshabandhan to my loving borthers Avi, Aru, Jnani, Raju & Indu

We Salute You Soldiers!

Spare a Thought.....

You stay up for 16 Hours. He stays up for days and days

You call up your office to say that you are not well & won't be coming to work.

Getting shot doesn't stop him from moving forward to complete his assignment.

You gossip about your friends in a gathering.

He knows, heart to heart, he may not meet some of his buddies again

You drive on hilly roads, enjoying the scenery.

He dominates the country side, even in the darkness, to keep you safe

You talk about climate change sitting in your AC room.

He wears his heavy gear in that hot climate

You go out to lunch in a restaurant.

He survives in a jungles on whatever he gets.

You care for your Gizmos. He cares for his weapon more than anything else

You take your wife out for shopping. He holds her letter to smell her perfume

You teach your baby to walk. He sees his baby grow up in pictures

You talk about collateral damage. He ensures that you are evacuated first, even thought he is also injured

You send your child to the best of schools. He builds school in remote areas

He assists in building roads to connect remote areas. His own village road washes away in floods

You are asked to do odd jobs by your parents- you don't. He does exactly what he is told,

even if it puts his life in danger

you sleep at home in peace. He is on guard at the border to ensure your peace.

You crawl into your soft bed comfortable, every night. His assignments usually starts when darkness falls.

You get accolades for standing second in class. For him there are no 'runners up' in war.

You remember him & God in war. Post war he is forgotten....

............HE IS YOUR SOLDIER

We salute You on this Independence Day!

Craft ideas for Christmas

Christmas is here. All are gearing up for the upcoming Christmas Party and busy in decorating Christmas trees and houses. I have brought a simple and easy craft idea this time.

Here i will show you how to make these jingle bells in few easy steps

All u need is a carton, red velvet( or ordinary ) sheet and satin( to make bow), glue, some fresh leaves, golden glitter or cello tape

Lets get started off. First cut out the carton in the shape of a bell like this.

Take the red velvet paper and cut two pieces in the same shape but bit bigger in size, which covers on the sides too(because the carton is bit thicker than the normal chart paper)

Stick it on both the sides. In order to detail, put golden glitter or golden cello tape if you have at the bottom of the bell. You can highlight the borders even.

Make a cute little bow with the red satin and paste it at the tip of the bell

You can even try the shape of three bells together in the same way

Make a small hole at the tip and thread it through a simple thread or satin to hang. Collect some fresh pine leaves or christmas tree leaves, bunch them and fix them

So the bells are ready!

Happy Christmas!

101 wedding gifts

......the First 50

51. Gift a guitar for a friend who always wanted to move the strings to his own tune

52. Get the sketch or a painting of the happy couple from a professional artist, frame it and gift it!

53. A wallet and Cuff link Set

54. Relaxing backyard Hammocks

55. You can present Gift vouchers to the couple so that they can buy the things of their choice.

56. You can even sponsor the wedding night at a swanky five star hotel

57. A pair of Silver Diyas.

58. If the honey moon is already planned, can sponsor a weekend getaway at some romantic place for the couple.

59. If your budget is low for some reason then take a few kitchen gadgets, serving spoons, or a few serving bowls, kitchen towels… Pack them and tie a pretty bow

60. Another idea which won’t make a big hole in your pocket- Send them tickets for a romantic movie in the town.

61. Magazine subscriptions are gifts that keep on giving. You might choose a home making magazine or a Sports Magazine or a magazine of their interests.

62. Towels can be an incredibly useful and inexpensive wedding gift. And, they fill up a big box, making your gift look a little splashier;)

63. A portrait, print, painting, or sculpture by an artist

64. Delightful colored Teapots can make the couple remember you every morning!

65. Digital Camcorder

66. Your friends can contribute to gift him the latest Mobile he was dreaming of.

67. Choose a stylish electric toaster.

68. Hand held GPS System

69. Attractive quilts, bed cover, cushions make nice combination as a gift.

70. Artistically carved Jewelry box would serve as a great gift to the new bride.

71. Electric Kettle.

72. Mountaineering Sunglasses

73. You can gift a Tupperware set for food storage, a must for the kitchen

74. A Sports watch, your friend will cherish always

75. Digital Diary can be a perfect gift from your team to your co worker

76. A stylish thermometer would be a good choice for a doctor friend

77. A gold or silver coin would serve as a gift and a future investment for them

78. A tool box

79. In the Camping gear you can include a camping stove.

80. A travel Bag

81. Gift vouchers from leading beauty salons make a perfect gift

82. Silver idols for prosperity will be an auspicious gift

83. Man Vs Wild DVD set

84. Some unusual wall clocks like these

85. A classic leather belt

86. A set of classic Ties for the handsome groom

87. The latest released best seller on stands which your friend was eyeing on

88. DVD set of James Bond movies

89. Antique framed mirror for the beautiful bride

90. A recorder

91. A water cooler for their newly set home

92. Silver Sindhoor box

93. A boxful of Chocolates

94. A cute laughing Buddha statue is a perfect gift

95. Rug sack for a Trekking enthusiast

96. Gift them Passes for the Musical/Ghazal concert in the town for any weekend

97. A Karaoke set for your musically inclined friend

98. Exercise ball is another perfect gift for a fitness freak

99. A Michael Jackson Collection is a good one for a die hard MJ fan

100. Bonsai would serve as a beautiful gift and indoor plant

101. There is nothing relaxing than a bean bag to throw oneself at the end of the day

101 gift ideas for wedding

Your best friend is getting married and you want to gift him the best wishes and happiness in a unique way. The usual traditional and clichéd gifts are a passe' now. People are thinking out of the box to find innovative gifts to make the couple feel special on their special day.

Here is a list of 101 wedding gift ideas, listed in two parts

1. Sapling of a plant for a friend who has a green finger

2. A set of DVDs of top 10 hit movies

3. A collection of Audio CDs of his favorite singer/films

4. Sponsor their honeymoon trip

5. Personalized mug set/bags like this

6. Coffee Maker for a coffeeholic friend

7. Gift a membership for Aerobics for the couple

8. Get their Wedding Invitation in a beautiful frame and gift it

9. A handmade quilt with some of their photos on it

10. Personalized wedding album made especially for the couple

11. You can take up the complete responsibility of designing their wedding invitations (prior gift)

12. Gift some spending money tucked inside the guidebook of the place where they are honey mooning(if it does not look good giving the money directly)

13. Underwater Cameras are perfect for the extremely adventurous scuba divers

14. Perfumes have ruled the roost as perfect wedding gifts for the couple.

15. Creatively made Family Tree picture frame

16. Intricately carved Name Plate of the couple is apt for their new nest.

17. A Chess Set for a friend who loves the game

18. Yoga mats are a perfect gift for the couple who like to stay fit

19. Relaxing Spa packages for the two, they will remember you forever for this unique gift

20. A Sports freak friend would really appreciate for a trekking gear as gift

21. Wish the newlywed Couple with a basketful of beautiful Fresh Flowers and let them know how much you care.

22. A large piece of painting to adorn the walls of their new house

23. Gift silver, Gold, platinum or Diamond jewelry and express your warmth in the most elegant way

24. You can also choose Designer jewelry for the lovely bride.

25. Choose a Designer outfit to complement her beauty and grace.

26. Pair of Love Birds for bird lovers

27. A cute Birdhouse if they already have birds.

28. Pair of stylish sunglasses

29. For a friend who loves reading books, gifting him/her a collection of his/her favorite author is a very good idea

30. MP3 player

31. Latest digital cameras for a gadget buff

32 Home Appliances can never be left out. A mixer/grinder can be of utility.

33. Get the gift personalized, check to see http://aweddinggiftidea.com/

34. Exquisite art work or handicrafts to decorate their love nest

35. Antique piece of Furniture6. Create a visitor’s entry of all those friends who attended the marriage on a plate with a special marker and create a visitor palette like this…