Monthly Archives: October 2011

FOCUS

Posted on October 31, 2011 by padmum

In science, mathematics or computing: Focus (cognitive process), selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things Focus (computing), a term used to describe which of a number of GUI elements currently accepts keyboard input Focus (optics), … Continue reading →

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New Dresses for Deepavali/Diwali

Posted on October 26, 2011 by padmum

It is Deepavali or Diwali depending on where you come from in India! It is a time for family and friends to call, email and visit and it is a time for good food, sweets and savouries, pattasu or crackers … Continue reading →

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CROTCHETY

Posted on October 24, 2011 by padmum

I have had my crotchety moments. Especially this past weekend when I , having introduced the topic, have fallen behind Friday schedule. You see I was on a marathon—writing over 7000 words—10 articles about my state Tamil Nadu for a … Continue reading →

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ZEN STORY–The Last Poem of Hoshin

Posted on October 16, 2011 by padmum

My Facebook friend lost his friend to Cancer and none of his 6 children were near him. So he has been thinking about families, who will be with us when we die and who our pall bearers will be. I … Continue reading →

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SELF-OBSESSION or “See how amazing I am”

Posted on October 14, 2011 by padmum

I wonder why ANU chose this topic!! Blogging and Facebook have been identified as expressions of self-obsession! Having said that at some stage all of us do exhibit notions of self-obsession. It has been defined as “the act of being constantly preoccupied … Continue reading →

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We Are In A Grand Illusion: How Easily Can We See The Truth?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by padmum

We Are In A Grand Illusion: How Easily Can We See The Truth? October 12, 2011 We see the world from our limited perceptual framework. Despite an overwhelming evolution of the human mind, it is severely restricted by what it … Continue reading →

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CAP IT

Posted on October 12, 2011 by padmum

Hats and caps have western origins. The hat has always been part of official dressing and more associated with the upper class. Removing the hat was a sign of respect or even deference to a higher authority. The cap has … Continue reading →

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CHOICES

Posted on October 8, 2011 by padmum

Crossroads–A STORY WITH THREE POSSIBLE ENDINGS —dedicated to Grannymar “Goodnight Chitra. See you tomorrow morning.” Chitra lifted her tired eyes. Her secretary Sue was leaving. It must be six o’clock already. “Goodnight Sue. Have a nice evening.” “Is it going … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness

Posted on October 8, 2011 by padmum

In India, we have just celebrated the ‘Joy of Giving’ week. This initiative has slowly taken off in the past few years. Giving and kindness go together. I would go as far as to say that unless there is kindness … Continue reading →

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NINE and NAVARATRI

Posted on October 5, 2011 by padmum

Numbers are an important part of the beliefs of Hinduism. Both numbers eight and nine are extremely significant. Both play an integral part of the festival called Navaratri, meaning “nine nights” also called Dussera or the ten days. Although there … Continue reading →

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