Almost ever since I started the blog I am waiting to post this topic. I donno why and how.. but somehow it got delayed and it was fulfilled today....
I have already mentioned lot many times - my days in Chennai were pretty good and cherishable. We faced many situations in Chennai - good and bad - but we turned everything to be memorable by learning how to get on from bad incidents and enjoying the good incidents...
Now coming to the actual story - We have an Airtel Internet Connection at our home. We use it rarely and get a minimum bill of about 500-600 per month, not more than that. Suddenly one month we received bill of 1200/- .OOOOO.. How can we get 1200 bill????. After 2 days we got to know the reason for the bill... our intelligent sush darling watched 2 movies online - thinking, watching movie online will not cost anything, they will charge only if we download movie from net :D what a brilliant thought .... :) she is toooo intelligent in this way and we all started calling her "tingara buchi" for her silly deeds. :)
Days went on...everybody got busy with their project work - couldn't find time to check personal mails in home , no time to think much about house hold activities. rush up for office in the morning, come home late in the night , have something to eat and sleep.... During that time all of a sudden, we were shocked to see court notice sent by Bharati Airtel Broadband saying, We have to come to court on so and so date as we dint pay Airtel Net Bill which is around 18-20K. We were all terrified. haven't seen court notice till date... haven't been to court at all... what our parents will say after hearing this news... not hundred and one, but thousand and one odd things were rolling in each and every ones mind... Then only we remembered we got Airtel bill of about 3k 6k and 12k again consecutively even though we raised a compliant to them saying we cant get that much bill. It was sarvani who gave strength to everyone..she reminded that we raised complaint and we can go with that saying airtel dint take any action on our complaint and just sending wrong bills.
she talked to Mr. US- business analyst in our team,his uncle was a lawyer in chennai court. He told nothing to worry, gave his uncles number and details. We had discussions with lawyer uncle.. He asked us to get that complaint number-details when we come to court.
The Big Day was inn.We need to present ourselves in court. We all decided that sarvani, madhavi and myself will go to court on that day. the process may take half day - once its done we may go to ofc for second session..
We - three daring and dashing women entered the court premises. We were more exited to be in court than getting frightened.. We told ourselves, even this was a nice and variety experience for us :) We waited for long time for lawyer uncle to come and tell us the procedure and how to talk in front of the judge and other people over there. We are about to enter the court building and we have our own imaginations about the ambiance we would see inside court building. "A dignified and honorable Judge would be sitting on high Dias wearing black and red gown. In the center down all lawyers and junior lawyers will be seated in 2 rows. There will be 2 bones for the victims and other party people to stand ". But as we enter , it was a big hall which was partitioned into 3 rooms with a wooden cardboard. Each part has a big table where the judge will sit on one side and lawyers and we on the other side. Entire room has benches and chairs. (enthoooo oohinchukoni vachamu court ante ilaa untundaaaa :( cinema lo court ee baaguntundi). Another funny thing is - all the people in the room were there only because of this Airtel Internet Connection. I think this was side business for Airtel people :D. Every one are negotiating and confirming a figure which is acceptable both for Airtel Representative and the Customer. We three decided to give only 1200 - 2000 maximum not a rupee more than that(our bill was around 18-20k and we are planning to give just 2k .. he he .. how will they accept to that amount :D) .Its our turn... As we three ladies sat over there we got sympathy of all people..... oh poor little girls working here... :p. Airtel representative asked to pay minimum of 12k for which we bluntly said NOOOOO..... we already had compliant number, produce the log for the bill you sent then only we will pay, else take 2k and cancel the court case. he he as expected he dint accept, but our honorable Judge gave judgment saying, we have to pay only after airtel send a log for our bill, till then we need not pay the bill.. :) hurray We Won the trail :) eppatikaina nyayame geluthundi .. :) nijaayithigaa undevallade paicheyi... We came out with such cinematic mood... Lawyer uncle gave us a letter to send to airtel office as per the judgement. We sent the letter from the post office in Court premises. All this took just half a day...we can go to ofc.. but after all this who will have mood to go to ofc and work .. :D our sincere madhavi went to her ofc. sarvani and me as usual set our paths towards a movie.. only movie running was - Laaga Chunari Mein Daag ... offfoooo please excuse me , can't say anything about that movie.. It was soooo stupid movie I have ever seen... The court trail was more adventurous and enjoybale than the movie we saw....
Finally Our day ended with a detailed explanation of entire trail to our other roomies- chuckling and having fun.... :) Airtel never did sent the log for the bill. We never paid the bill amount they sent :)
katha kanchiki manam intiki :)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
100th Birth Anniversary
Its 100th Anniversary of Mother Theresa. We have a small English lesson during our schooling on Mother.. I wondered how a girl have so much determination to do according to her will at such small age.. I still remember she just have Rs.5/- when she left home with gr8 intention to serve the poor and needy. In our day to day life every one will come across people who need help, but we all think whether to do or not. She is the only person to take immediate action for the ppl who are in need without even thinking what to do or how to do.... On this very spl day of her 100th Birth Anniversary we just remember a few remarkable things done my our Mother -
Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910. She died on September 5, 1997. She was a Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India in 1950.She was renowned for her great compassion and works of charity. For over 45 years, she served the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying.She was also a Nobel peace prize winner. After her death, Pope John Paul II beatified her and gave her the title "Blessed Teresa of Calcutta."
By the 1970s, she was internationally famed as a humanitarian and advocate for the poor and helpless, due in part to a documentary and book Something Beautiful for God by Malcolm Muggeridge. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1980 for her humanitarian work. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity continued to expand, and at the time of her death it was operating 610 missions in 123 countries.
Missionaries Of Charity
On 10 September 1946, Teresa experienced what she later described as "the call within the call" while traveling to the Loreto convent in Darjeeling from Calcutta for her annual retreat. "I was to leave the convent and help the poor while living among them. It was an order. To fail would have been to break the faith." She began her missionary work with the poor in 1948, replacing her traditional Loreto habit with a simple white cotton sari decorated with a blue border, adopted Indian citizenship, and ventured out into the slums. Initially she started a school in Motijhil; soon she started tending to the needs of the destitute and starving. Her efforts quickly caught the attention of Indian officials, including the prime minister, who expressed his appreciation.
Hats Off to you Mother for your invaluable service to poor and needy... You have been inspiration to many people. Though physically you were not present in this world, we always feel your presence through unconditional service you offered ... We see you in all missionaries Run by you and which were started with your inspiration... We remember you for ever...
Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910. She died on September 5, 1997. She was a Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India in 1950.She was renowned for her great compassion and works of charity. For over 45 years, she served the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying.She was also a Nobel peace prize winner. After her death, Pope John Paul II beatified her and gave her the title "Blessed Teresa of Calcutta."
By the 1970s, she was internationally famed as a humanitarian and advocate for the poor and helpless, due in part to a documentary and book Something Beautiful for God by Malcolm Muggeridge. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1980 for her humanitarian work. Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity continued to expand, and at the time of her death it was operating 610 missions in 123 countries.
Missionaries Of Charity
On 10 September 1946, Teresa experienced what she later described as "the call within the call" while traveling to the Loreto convent in Darjeeling from Calcutta for her annual retreat. "I was to leave the convent and help the poor while living among them. It was an order. To fail would have been to break the faith." She began her missionary work with the poor in 1948, replacing her traditional Loreto habit with a simple white cotton sari decorated with a blue border, adopted Indian citizenship, and ventured out into the slums. Initially she started a school in Motijhil; soon she started tending to the needs of the destitute and starving. Her efforts quickly caught the attention of Indian officials, including the prime minister, who expressed his appreciation.
- In 1978, she inaugurated the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Home for the Sick & Dying Destitute) in Tayuman, Tondo, Manila.
- In 1986, the Home of Joy (Home for the Sick & Malnourished Children) was completed in Tayuman, Tondo.
- Similar centers of the Missionaries of Charity were also put up in the Archdioceses of Lingayen-Dagupan, Caceres, Cebu, Davao, Tuguegarao and Palo, and the dioceses of Antipolo, Iba, Kalibo, Bacolod, Calbayog, and Imus.
Hats Off to you Mother for your invaluable service to poor and needy... You have been inspiration to many people. Though physically you were not present in this world, we always feel your presence through unconditional service you offered ... We see you in all missionaries Run by you and which were started with your inspiration... We remember you for ever...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MOTHER
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Khudiram Bose…first Indian to throw bomb on Britishers
Got to post this on August 15 itself, but I missed it :(
Courtesy : indialegacy.com
Born On 3 Dec 1889, he was admitted to Hamilton school. As a boy, he was interested in reading detective novels & loved to play the flute.
On 16 Oct, 1905 , when Bengal was divided by Lord Curzon, it further infuriated the activists. Aurobindo Ghosh & Barin ghosh, along with Raja Subodh Malik together formed a secret revolutionary outfit called the Yugantar.
Khudiram was an active member of the Yugantar outfit in Medinipur. He came to be known in those parts for kidnapping a police officer & escaping after being arrested for disturbing a nationalist propaganda called Sonar Bangla. He also robbed mailbags to accumulate funds for the society’s operations.
In 1907, the British passed “The Black Law”. Under that law, thousands of patriots, publishers and activists were imprisoned. The atrocious judge Kingsford had passed the judgement.
Yugantar decided to kill Kingsford & Khudiram & Prafulla Chaki were chosen to execute him.
On 30 April, 1908, they saw a carriage approaching, thinking it was Kingsford they threw bombs & destroyed it. Alas it was Mrs. & Miss Kennedy and not Kingsford. A massive manhunt followed and while Khudiram was arrested on 1 May, 1908, Prafulla evaded arrest by shooting himself. When the judge announced Khudiram’s execution & asked what was his last wish.
Khudiram said he wished to teach other Indians how to make bombs, as he was the first Indian to throw the bomb.
Khudiram was hanged to death on 11 Aug, 1908. When the British officials saw him walking to the Gallows with a smile they asked him if he was not scared of death. The teenager showed the Geeta Book and said “Read this and you would also attain fearlessness”.
Courtesy : indialegacy.com
Born On 3 Dec 1889, he was admitted to Hamilton school. As a boy, he was interested in reading detective novels & loved to play the flute.
On 16 Oct, 1905 , when Bengal was divided by Lord Curzon, it further infuriated the activists. Aurobindo Ghosh & Barin ghosh, along with Raja Subodh Malik together formed a secret revolutionary outfit called the Yugantar.
Khudiram was an active member of the Yugantar outfit in Medinipur. He came to be known in those parts for kidnapping a police officer & escaping after being arrested for disturbing a nationalist propaganda called Sonar Bangla. He also robbed mailbags to accumulate funds for the society’s operations.
In 1907, the British passed “The Black Law”. Under that law, thousands of patriots, publishers and activists were imprisoned. The atrocious judge Kingsford had passed the judgement.
Yugantar decided to kill Kingsford & Khudiram & Prafulla Chaki were chosen to execute him.
On 30 April, 1908, they saw a carriage approaching, thinking it was Kingsford they threw bombs & destroyed it. Alas it was Mrs. & Miss Kennedy and not Kingsford. A massive manhunt followed and while Khudiram was arrested on 1 May, 1908, Prafulla evaded arrest by shooting himself. When the judge announced Khudiram’s execution & asked what was his last wish.
Khudiram said he wished to teach other Indians how to make bombs, as he was the first Indian to throw the bomb.
Khudiram was hanged to death on 11 Aug, 1908. When the British officials saw him walking to the Gallows with a smile they asked him if he was not scared of death. The teenager showed the Geeta Book and said “Read this and you would also attain fearlessness”.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Raksha Bandhan
Happy Rakhi to One and All. I remember my child hood on this day :) . It was the time when we don't know the actual significance of the day but we tie rakhi to our brothers to get some nice nice gifts from them.. :) - I even used to ask my brother to tie rakhi for me, but I will not give any gifts :D
But as I grew up I knw the Significance... I knew the tradition from where we got this festival.. here is a gist of what all I knew about this special Day...
Rakhi : The Thread Of Love
In the month of shravan, on the full moon day, like any other Indian festival RAKSHABANDHAN is celebrated with the same gist and warmth. This very day marks the promise of never ending love and affection between a brother and a sister.
Traditions And Customs
On Rakshabandhan every sister ties a thread on the wrist of her brother and prays for his long and prosperous life. The brother takes this as a pledge to protect his sister throughout his life.
This festival has its roots in the ancient times and even today it has not lost its charm. It has a very significant place in the hearts of Our Indians and parents make strong efforts to imbibe the values and emotions associated with this festival into their children. This relationship is no where so celebrated as in India.
The Meaning of Raksha Bandhan
The name 'Raksha Bandhan' suggests 'a bond of protection'. Relationships are the essence of any festivity and it holds true for any Indian festival. Each occasion brings the family together which calls for a celebration. Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of one such relation - that of a brother and a sister. Raksha Bandhan is a festival which celebrates the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. It is a day when siblings pray for each others' well being and wish for each others' happiness and goodwill.
I Wish All A Happy Raksha Bandhan !!!
"There's no other love like the love for a brother. There's no other love like the love from a brother"
But as I grew up I knw the Significance... I knew the tradition from where we got this festival.. here is a gist of what all I knew about this special Day...
In the month of shravan, on the full moon day, like any other Indian festival RAKSHABANDHAN is celebrated with the same gist and warmth. This very day marks the promise of never ending love and affection between a brother and a sister.
Traditions And Customs
On Rakshabandhan every sister ties a thread on the wrist of her brother and prays for his long and prosperous life. The brother takes this as a pledge to protect his sister throughout his life.
This festival has its roots in the ancient times and even today it has not lost its charm. It has a very significant place in the hearts of Our Indians and parents make strong efforts to imbibe the values and emotions associated with this festival into their children. This relationship is no where so celebrated as in India.
The Meaning of Raksha Bandhan
The name 'Raksha Bandhan' suggests 'a bond of protection'. Relationships are the essence of any festivity and it holds true for any Indian festival. Each occasion brings the family together which calls for a celebration. Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of one such relation - that of a brother and a sister. Raksha Bandhan is a festival which celebrates the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. It is a day when siblings pray for each others' well being and wish for each others' happiness and goodwill.
I Wish All A Happy Raksha Bandhan !!!
"There's no other love like the love for a brother. There's no other love like the love from a brother"
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
SingaporeStay....
May 21 2009 - The day I stepped on Singapore Island with mixed feelings about staying in a totally new place.I left My Country , My parents and relatives, came all the way to Singapore to start a new life with my husband.
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| Me with my parents In Chennai Airport- just before flying to Singapore |
The first thing I noticed in Singapore is its weather... more or less similar to Chennai... Hot all the time and sudden rains irrespective of the season... gvmnt is providing shelters where ever its possible to protect their people from hot sun :) ppl here never leave house without umberella as they cant predict when it will rain.... You can see singapor's beauty when its raining... full greenery and pleasant..
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| Singapore In Rainy Weather |
First event I enjoyed in singapore - varalakshmi vratam :)
First sravanamasam after marriage - have to do all alone by myself ...ofcourse I dint do as such... My mom read all pooja vidhanam on cell and I just performed as per her instructions... Enjoyed doing pooja alone for the first time, woke up ealry in the morning at five and repared all dishes for the day and even on time to office after doing all these ...  |
| you can see mobile just below my hands :p |
Next comes very spl day - INDEPENDENCE DAY - AUG 15 2009. it was awsome experience for me to see flag hoisting at Indian Emassy in singapore... children from various Indian schools here in Singapore performed on the stage after flag hoisting.. I remebered my school days seeing all those childern singing and dancing on stage :)
During my schooling I was one among such children to sing patriotic songs and National Anthem for Independence Day and Republic Day ..But May be for the first time in my life.. I was not able to sing National Anthem :( tears filled my eyes on seeing our flag and listening to National Anthem ... An experience which I cant express in words....
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| Chaitu and Me with our Flag On Aug 15 2009 |
Singapore is not less to have Indian Temples... I heard there are almost 25-30 Indian Temples ... We have visited some of them.. They recently had shiridi sai baba temple also.. where in they perform bhajan every day as we do in India... why not the place where baba temple is located is LITTLE INDIA :). This place is famous for a big shopping center - MUSTAFA CENTER - You can get evrything there... house hold groceries.. decoration items.. tool kits.. electronics.. gold.. fruits .. vegetables .. what not.. Its an All In One Store by a Tamilian who settled in Singapore long back .. And also We have all Indian Restaurents in LITTLE INDIA where we can have our spicy Indian food:)
Malaysia is Sooo near to Singapore... We can be in Malayasia - JB (Johar Bahru) in Just 30 min from Woodlands in Singapore. We visited Malaysia almost 3 - 4 times ... sometimes with friends and some times we both ... We visited Malacca - Once famous for trading , JB - has worlds first Glass Temple, KL - famous for Batu caves and Murugan temple. Went to JB just for shopping :p
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| Malacca |
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| KL - Batu Caves Murugan temple |
We had most memorable celebrations too in Singapore - My Birthday and our First Anniversary ... My Birthday was made very Special by my husband with his lovable arrangements... Anniversary was too gud and cherishable in Bintan - Indonesia :)
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| Wall Decoration For My Birthday |
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| JetSkiing In Bintan :) |
We enjoyed many get to gethers with friends and celebrations at office...Roamed all around Singapore for local site seeing which includes - Merlion park , Sentosa, Bird Park, NightSafari,Orchard Road ..... etc..etc...
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| Get To Gether @ PasirRis Park |
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| Team Celebrations @ chaitu Ofc |
Apart from all these.... I have prepared lot many delecious dishes (first time try - but came Best) all by my own to impress chaitu ... :D I myself donno I could manage to cook sooo good :p here are some samples for you tooo....
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Veg.Manchurian:) |
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