Monthly Archives: March 2012

EFFECTIVENESS IN GOING GREEN

Posted on March 29, 2012 by padmum

I really was flummoxed about bringing something effective to this bouncer of a topic. (A bouncer in cricket terms is  is a type of ball delivery, usually bowled by a fast bowler. It is pitched short so that it bounces … Continue reading →

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The Complex Indian Art of Saying No and Addressing People

Posted on March 24, 2012 by padmum

Welcome to the Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium where Akanksha, Anu, Ashok, Conrad, Delirious, Gaelikaa,  Grannymar, Magpie11,  Nema, Noor, Ordinary Joe, Paul, Maria the Silver Fox, Rummuser , Will Knott, and I write on the same topic. Please do visit the linked blogs … Continue reading →

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P Orr and Sons

Posted on March 23, 2012 by padmum

P Orr and Sons has been in the news in Chennai for thev past fortnight or so. They have a heritage building on the arterial road of the city where metro rail work is underway. The heritage building has been … Continue reading →

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Hobbies

Posted on March 17, 2012 by padmum

Hobbies have always been a secondary activity, a spare-time recreational pursuit. They were practiced for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Activities like collecting, creative and artistic pursuits, making things and sports lead to acquiring skill, knowledge, and experience. … Continue reading →

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GETTING LOST

Posted on March 15, 2012 by padmum

Welcome to the Friday Loose Bloggers Consortium where Akanksha, Anu, Ashok, Conrad, Delirious, Gaelikaa,  Grannymar, Magpie11,  Nema, Noor, Ordinary Joe, Paul, Maria the Silver Fox, Rummuser , Will Knott, and I write on the same topic. Please do visit the linked blogs … Continue reading →

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Women’s day

Posted on March 8, 2012 by padmum

International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed on March 8 every year. The IWD is celebrated as the first day of the spring season. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. … Continue reading →

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From Internet: God and the Tea Shop

Posted on March 3, 2012 by padmum

A tale reflecting the character & high values of the brave men guarding the nation… THE TEA SHOP…….. They were on their way to the post where they would be deployed for next three months. The batch being relieved, was … Continue reading →

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OUT OF BOOK SOLUTIONS

Posted on March 3, 2012 by padmum

Many people, in this era of the IPads, Tablets and Kindles, love the feel of paper and print in their hands. There are also those who experience withdrawal symptoms if they do not have a book to read. In fact … Continue reading →

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Fishes of the sea….

Posted on March 2, 2012 by padmum

Magpie and the fishes of the sea….Well! A bird had to talk about fish……sadly I am a vegetarian and even in the days that I used to eat non-vegetarian food, many many decades ago, I never liked fish. I am … Continue reading →

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URBAN SHOTS: CROSSWORDS

Posted on March 2, 2012 by padmum

The recurring character in most of the stories in this anthology is the train. If you have had anything to do with Mumbai, then you will be familiar with the recurring metaphor of this city—the suburban trains and the teeming, … Continue reading →

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