YOGA !!

You still not into it? Take a look at this.......

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/yoga.html

Here's how you can spice up your sex life!

You think you have read enough on this topic? Check this out......

http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2009/apr/28/heres-how-you-can-spice-up-your-sex-life.htm

Women who are cleaning up America's mess-Jeff Bailey, Forbes

Are the professional women in India reading this?

click to read.......

http://business.rediff.com/report/2009/apr/29/forbes-women-who-are-cleaning-up-americas-mess.htm

Bikini Jeans !!

Hey guys...you will soon see these in Goa & Mumbai.......

The difference between a resume, CV and bio-data

Read and put to use...........

People use the words Resume, C.V., and Bio-data interchangeably for the document highlighting skills, education, and experience that a candidate submits when applying for a job. On the surface level, all the three mean the same. However, there are intricate differences.

"Resume" is a French word meaning "summary", and true to the word meaning, signifies a summary of one's employment, education, and other skills, used in applying for a new position. A resume seldom exceeds one side of an A4 sheet, and at the most two sides. They do not list out all the education and qualifications, but only highlight specific skills customized to target the job profile in question.
A resume is usually broken into bullets and written in the third person to appear objective and formal. A good resume starts with a brief Summary of Qualifications, followed by Areas of Strength or Industry Expertise in keywords, followed by Professional Experience in reverse chronological order. Focus is on the most recent experiences, and prior experiences summarized. The content aims at providing the reader a balance of responsibilities and accomplishments for each position. After Work experience come Professional Affiliations, Computer Skills, and Education

"Curriculum vitae" is a Latin word meaning "course of life". Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) is therefore a regular or particular course of study pertaining to education and life. A C.V. is more detailed than a resume, usually 2 to 3 pages, but can run even longer as per the requirement. A C.V. generally lists out every skills, jobs, degrees, and professional affiliations the applicant has acquired, usually in chronological order. A C.V. displays general talent rather than specific skills for any specific positions.

Bio-Data, the short form for Biographical Data, is the old-fashioned terminology for Resume or C.V. The emphasis in a bio data is on personal particulars like date of birth, religion, sex, race, nationality, residence, martial status, and the like. Next comes a chronological listing of education and experience. The things normally found in a resume, that is specific skills for the job in question comes last, and are seldom included. Bio-data also includes applications made in specified formats as required by the company.

A resume is ideally suited when applying for middle and senior level positions, where experience and specific skills rather than education is important. A C.V., on the other hand is the preferred option for fresh graduates, people looking for a career change, and those applying for academic positions. The term bio-data is mostly used in India while applying to government jobs, or when applying for research grants and other situations where one has to submit descriptive essays.

Resumes present a summary of highlights and allow the prospective employer to scan through the document visually or electronically, to see if your skills match their available positions. A good resume can do that very effectively, while a C.V. cannot. A bio-data could still perform this role, especially if the format happens to be the one recommended by the employer.

Personal information such as age, sex, religion and others, and hobbies are never mentioned in a resume. Many people include such particulars in the C.V. However, this is neither required nor considered in the US market. A Bio-data, on the other hand always include such personal particulars.

Hobbies !!

Listed in few CVs --'Thinking', sleeping(lady candidate),

You may call these weird but each of these candidates had a detailed explanation as to why they listed these as their hobbies....

Dedicated to my friends in publishing

NOVEL IDEA
Making A Best-seller
Narendra Nair
A friend is going through post-partum distress. He published a novel, now he is anxious about its future. The first print run was 500 copies. According to the publisher, that was 450 copies too many. Twenty were distributed among friends and relatives, another 20 were “donated” to a big chain of book stores and some libraries. Ten suckers were cajoled into buying them. Getting it published had been a feat in itself. The first publisher sent it back without comment. Publisher No. 2 wrote back to say that he was full up till the year 2030; if, after that, the author still wished, he could send it to them again. Publisher No. 3 told him that times were hard and he had a bypass on his father-in-law coming up; if the author could put up the money for it, he would see what he could do. One after the other, they turned it down, some with haughty reserve refraining from commenting on his temerity in sending it to them and some unburdened by any such reserve. Some of the comments were so scathing that despite being fairly dark, he blushes when recalling them. Eventually, one publisher — naive, young, reckless and impecunious — agreed to bring out the thing on the condition that they halved the costs. If at all they sold anything, royalties would be no more than 5 per cent on each sale. Advertising would be a no-no but he promised energetic word-of-mouth and instructed his staff of three to plug the book to everyone they met. It was printed on recycled paper. My friend, an atheist, prays 10 hours a day now at temples, churches, synagogues and mosques. He has prayed at Tirupati (all he got was a lightning-flash of the idol from the aam-janata line) and at Guruvayoor. He has sent anonymous copies to Pramod Muthalik and Ashok Gehlot (his book cover has a couple holding hands), half a dozen Shiv Sainiks, an Archbishop, two orthodox Muslims and some television journalists, drawing their attention to this literary outrage that criticises Hindus, Muslims, Christians, all major political parties and television news. Nothing happened. He then printed 100 sheets on his computer with the message, “Ban ‘Pub-Crawl’” and put six exclamation marks after it. He placed them on seats in local trains one night and now sits with bated breath, surrounded by holy books awaiting denunciation and the call for a ban. Ah-ha!

Is there an Archie around you? Would love to have one !!

Get few T shirts done for all in the office..!!

Beating round the bush!!

We all agree? Please raise your hand. Just one hand not two...!!

Against the mumbai sky.....

Lovely pic !!!

Earn & share....!! You need a big heart....

Interesting piece.........

‘Wealth creation has a new meaning today’
Renu Mehta is one of UK’s youngest, high-powered philanthropreneurs redefining the face of philanthropy. She tells Nona Walia why we need to redefine the concept of giving:
How are young philanthropists changing the concept of giving? I feel young philanthropists are quite different in their approach to philanthropy. There are several super-rich, young billionaires who have reaped the benefits of capitalism but believe it can be applied in the service of charity. The ‘philanthropreneurs’ are driven to do good. This is a new movement, where people don’t leave cash-rich legacy after they turn a certain age, but start giving to society when they’re young in a creative way. They have a passion to bring about social change with their money, time and skills. This is the new face of philanthropy. Therefore, we’ve formed a club of global leaders, celebrity activists, influential entrepreneurs who want to come together collectively to make a difference. I’m closely working with Peter Archer of Sandwell, Prince Azim of Brunei, Timothy Bell, Annabel Goldsmith and The Earl of Iveagh. So, philanthrocapitalists have given a whole new meaning and purpose to wealth creation? Wealth creation has a new meaning these days. Everyone wants to be an ethical money-creator. It also builds on the brand value of companies. Modern-day CEOs just don’t want to come across as hard, money-making men. So, everyone wants creative solutions to making money yet helping out. Charity is often trigged by an emotion that we express through giving. Philanthropy is about channelising it strategically. New-age philanthropists are interacting at the highest level for social change; i do not like to call it socialising. For instance, we exchange ideas to stimulate a new culture of giving. I confess that the glamour attract people and gets the message across. Therefore, we’ve often had Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Milla Jovovich, Deepak Chopra, Michael Douglas for our causes. Is that why you chose to turn your social network into a network for doing good? I wanted to make generosity fashionable again. I work closely with James Mirrlees to give the super-rich a fiscal incentive to dramatically stimulate philanthropic giving. Essentially, the superrich are the most privileged, they can really bring about change. So, new philanthropists don’t just want to give their cash but want to be hands-on with their skills too? Modern-day philanthropy doesn’t end with signing a cheque. I’ve seen the new breed of philanthropists give their entrepreneurial spirit of how they want to make good investments where they are seeking the best social returns. There’s a new synergy. We want things to happen fast to create a better world. It’s about having a global responsibility. We need action-oriented philanthropists. Innovation and entrepreneurship will be needed now more than ever in bringing social change.

Mac vs PC.....do read this.....

we all fall prey........

http://business.rediff.com/report/2009/apr/20/mac-vs-pc-what-you-dont-get-for-dollar-699.htm

The Indian black economy!!

Unbelievable yet true.....!! click the link. Am sure you'll hate that you dont even have a single crore with you.....

http://election.rediff.com/inter/2009/apr/20/loksabhapolls-in-five-years-indians-stashed-rs-688000-cr-illegally.htm

It's corporate takeover!!

Sunday 19th.apr, 09, TOI featured this article.....

Just picked these few words....."The Indian economy, it is said, grows at night, because the government is sleeping then'

We all agreee, I guess??

Online crash course on salad making.....

Lovely.......the variety of salads available these days is amazing.......but nothing better than making your own salad with all the wild incredients you can think of.....And if the company is good....its more yummy!!! You bet

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2009/apr/14slid1-five-crunchy-summer-salad-recipes.htm

Is Manidra Bedi getting hotter by day?

Cricket can change you and your sex appeal......Mandira am I right?

Lucky Siddhu Paji.....

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/apr/16slide1-mandira-bedi-on-extraa-innings.htm

Rohit Sharma-COO Digital Entertainment.....what a sucess story

Hey guys......what are we doing? Think, Think.........

http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2009/apr/16/hire-smart-people-even-if-they-are-smarter-than-you.htm

"I wanted to earn money and lead a stylish life" says Shweta Bhardwaj

Yaar who does not want a sytlish life? Chill see this site......feel happy

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/apr/16sd1-shweta-bhardwaj-on-films-and-modelling.htm

My married friends will definitely agree ...!!

"Man who sinks into a woman's arms, soon finds arms in the woman's sink"

Sorry guys cant do much now.......Others please take clue.....

pasted on the wall !!!

Hey....do they look like pasted on the wall?

My friends from Macmillan.

Was fun having them home for lunch on a sunday.....

Hey guys......print this and paste on your board.....

Handling a bad boss is always a challenge.....U bet.......
View this site for more.....I am sure you will want to practice if you have a bl__dy boss.....and if you are the boss then.....u know what your team is expecting out of you....cheers..

http://www.rediff.com/money/2009/apr/09how-to-handle-a-bad-boss-8-tips.htm

Stomach this.....

Fact: Your stomach gets a new lining every third day !!
No wonder my stomach shines every third day......well if every cloud has a silver lining.....so does the stomach....every third day!!!!

I would love to know where all these IAS guys are....My idea team would love to have one of these specimens

Q.How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
A. Concrete floors are very hard to crack! (UPSC Topper)

Q.If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would ittake four men to build it?
A. No time at all it is already built. (UPSC 23 Rank Opted for IFS)

Q.If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and fourapples and three oranges in the other hand, what would you have?
A. Very large hands.(Good one) (UPSC 11 Rank Opted for IPS)

Q. How can you lift an elephant with one hand?
A.. It is not a problem, since you will never find! an elephant withone hand. (UPSC Rank 14 Opted for IES)

Q. How can a man go eight days without sleep?
A. No Probs , He sleeps at night. (UPSC IAS Rank 98)

Q. If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become?
A.. It will Wet or Sink as simple as that. (UPSC IAS Rank 2)

Q. What looks like half apple ?
A : The other half. (UPSC - IAS Topper )

Q.. What can you never eat for breakfast ?
A : Dinner.

Q. What happened when wheel was invented ?
A : It caused a revolution..

Q. Bay of Bengal is in which state?
A : Liquid (UPSC 33Rank )

Interviewer said "I shall either ask you ten easy questions or one really difficult question.Think well before you make up your mind!" The boy thought for a while and said, "my choice is one really difficult question..""Well, good luck to you, you have made your own choice! Now tell me this."What comes first, Day or Night?"The boy was jolted in! to reality as his admission depends on the correctness of his answer, but he thought for a while and said, "It's the DAY sir!"
"How" the interviewer asked,"Sorry sir, you promised me that you will not ask me a SECOND difficult question!"He was selected for IIM!"

one on team work.....though I would not do it this way...

history with some science in it....

You can show this to your kids......
D history teacher was on leave, so d science teacher ws asked 2 prepar d.exam papr.
Q-1, as designed-Describe Ashoka wit a diagram n label his parts.....

this one for all who are looking for alternate career....as photographer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SobPmoAMeH0

Few know I was into commercial photography. Money was good but the technology and these pretty ladies were missing......May be after my BPI tenure.....I will get back to photography.....I have to take care of my eyes from now on....ah ha.....

Time Management.......

I picked this from youtube.......worth taking a look......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfwczBOsDP4

The dimension funda in this is quite interesting.....you may have to view this few times.....to understand.....