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Why this Kolaveri Kolaveri dude!!!

Why this kolaveri di!! Yes, the latest sensation on internet. Sung by Dhanush.. The actor son-in-law of the only Rajanikant.. No... Im not reviewing the song or its popularity. But I liked the line "Why this kolaveri   kolaveri di" and the style in which he sings it. Kolaveri as per the definitions on web, it is murderous rage. All of us have it within us. It is just that the intensity varies from person to person. And the form it comes out is also different. But once it comes out and settles in or time passes by.. most of us would be thinking atleast for once.. "Why was that kolaveri kolaveri". So the significance is to think in present "Why this kolaveri". Is it required? What is the use/impact? It is human to have kolaveri. Some expresses it in words. Others in actions…. And some people keeps it within, troubling themselves. None of these cases are good for us or others… so   it is a good question to ask ourselves when :- Something is boiling deep insid...

A Quit to Success

We know the real life school/college drop outs turned inventors/millionaires. Still, failing and quitting are two terms that are not appreciated. It is even bad if there are no convincing reasons. Quitting doesn't always means failing. Especially, when you know what you are going to do next and the attitude to support it by hard work and commitment. And when you redirect the momentum (in quitting) towards your new path, achievements are just milestones in your path. A recent phone conversation took me a little long down the memory lane. Though it is a bit long, the pictures are very clear and sharp in my mind. A college student taking   a decision to quit his course in the middle. Completing his school education as an average student, he had gone for higher studies with a niche specialization during those days. Somehow, he was not able to cope with new environment. One fine day, he took a decision to call it off. And I happened to be one of the first few to hear the news. During...

No Admirers? No problem.. Abusers would do.... - A case study

        People abused him and his art so much. Those who praised were all sarcastic. And for sure what ever I have seen looked below standards. Yet he is one of the most popular person. His work is watched by millions of people around the world. He is giving so many television interviews. He has the popularity of a celebrity. If he is to be believed he has received millions from google, for his youtube popularity.         Like his work this guy also looks to be dump while talking and acting. But I believe seeing is not believing. When everybody laughs at him..he would be laughing within himself. For sure, he has a strategy.           Most of us enjoys to relieve our frustrations/disappointment by laughing/criticizing/abusing somebody who tries to do something. He is milking the most out of this human psychology. He pretends to be dumb. He creates art form, that looks below average...

I or U? The take away from Steve Jobs

I don't use ipad/ipod/iphone I am no way related to Steve Jobs I never worked in apple I never used Mac... But still I am saddened by the news that Steve is no more I pray that his dear and near ones are able to cope with the loss Yes, "I" was intentional in all the above sentences. That is what he has stood for. And that was the success of his life. And that is what we all appreciate him for. I admire Steve for the passion he had, the beliefs(that saved him) that he stood firmly, the creative mind that he was, and the fight he had with life. It is to be noted that life was able to defeat him only once.. And that was on his last day on earth. The take away from Steve Jobs is that..Follow your dreams passionately. Never give up. And if you don't have a dream to follow.. start working on it... As Steve rightly told "Follow Your Heart, Don't Live Someone Else's Life" Remember, Apple has many failed products, that has big dreams and hard work...

Fighting corruption - 'Anna' way or your way?

I was in a discussion with an Anna follower. He is taking part actively in the "Anna's fight against corruption". When I told him that I disagree Anna's way of dictating terms to an elected government as it can be a dangerous practice. My friend was so angry that he had to pay a  bribe for getting his work done. When I asked him "Why did you pay the bribe when you hate corruption?" His answer was "I wanted to get my work done quickly" When a salaried person, earning an average salary, can pay bribe of few thousands, to get his work done quickly, does he have the right to blame a business man paying in millions to somebody at higher level? I am sure that many of us would still be paying bribes, along with shouting for Anna, to get our work done. I am totally against corruption. But unless we are going to be the change, nothing can happen irrespective of Lokpal or JanLokpal. Anna has created an environment to vent out the anger of thousands of educat...

The URINE-A Theory

Unless proved otherwise, I would be the owner of this theory. Copying content for reproduction requires written approval. Copying it to your life does not require approval but I cannot be held responsible for the consequences. I know you are bit curios about the URINE-A theory. The theory simply states that UR(your) Response Is Not Required - Always. We have been always taught from birth, to respond to everything and everybody around us. In fact it is the first thing that a parent checks out immediately after birth. And there after we gets pacified, intimidated, challenged, and bribed for responding to everything and everybody. Some people considers it is their responsibility to respond (positive or negative) to everything. They feel that their response can assure best result or make things better. But most of the time ends up creating or inviting trouble for themselves or others. The remedy for this is to learn the art of ignoring. By doing it for the right reasons you are do...

Soft Skills vs Being Soft

I have come across an interesting complaint by an experienced professional that By learning soft-skills we have become really soft and people are taking advantage. This was a realization that many of us have misunderstood soft-skills are about being soft. Is it really about talking/writing softly and going to a non-reaction mode? I do not think so I would say that soft-skill is to know how to say what and when to whom. If shouting is the only way out. Go for it, if you think that works and the results/consequences are worth the effort. But remember, the analysis of the pros and cons and the decision-making, within no time, is something that we have to achieve. And how do we know this? As usual, life is a place where we do it first and then learn. Try and try and put some analysis and be ready for next time. And the solution is not generic. It depends on what you are, your knowledge, your abilities, your experience and your emotions too. I would say the best way to enhance your soft...