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We  We all are aware that 'Çhange is Constant'. But, at the same time, Change is difficult and gradual. Most of us will agree. I would like to share an experience. While I was helping my child search for color papers, I came across a bookmark. The site of the bookmark made me happy beyond the boundary. This shows my love for books. Immediately, with the bookmark in my hand, I rushed to my reading area. I had to use the bookmark without any delay. However, my excitement vanished in no time. Wonder why? Currently, I am reading an e-book. This is my first e-book. A habit makes change difficult but, persistent attempts will gradually bring about change. Therefore, to bring about substantial impact, the change should become a habit. Remember, change is difficult, gradual, and at the same time Constant. 

Today, 14 November brings back old sweet memories. As a child, each day was amazing and fun-filled. Some standard restrictions had taught me to adapt and enjoy my child-life. Then, children's day was just like any other day filled with enjoyment.  Unfortunately, those days didn't last forever. Fortunately, children's day brings back sweet memories of those days.  As I recall I must admit that I am more than happy to be born in the pre-mobile era. Where, elders were my mentor, lots of friends and TV series were limited to a few hours a week. Bryan Adams once said ' those were the best days of my life'. Indeed, they were. Those days were the best, they have molded me to who I am, today! I wish every child has a funfilled day, close to people, close to nature, innocent, tension-free, peer pressure free childhood - today and every day. Happy Children's Day!     Childhood related reads- D istorted Shawods:  https://imnmore.blogspot.com/2015/10/dist

Dear Discount, I am happy to see you more often these days. You are becoming active with every passing day.  Your scale ranges from 10 % to 70 %. You are so attractive that shoppers just can't take their eyes off you. Is it traction or false attraction? To tell you the truth, heavy discounts were never a part of my growing years, until, recently. The competition has become fierce. Online services have changed the demand and supply pattern with induced buying. The need for products and services are created using every possible means. Socially & psychologically we are forced into this vicious cycle of purchase. If products can be sold at a 50 % discount, someone is baring the 50 % cost of it. Or is someone making 50 % loss/less profit? The game of discounts is addictive. It has one goal - generate as many bills as possible. Discounts also remind me of Enrique Iglesias song... You can run, you can hide, but you can't escape my trap (love) Hoping to see you so

Radha Krishna Charcoal Sketch   My first attempt to use a charcoal and a canvas. Unsure of the results, almost involuntarily I picked the canvas and charcoal. In few mins, the sketch was ready. To my surprise, it was good.  Is it Radha Krishna or by fluke? I, an amateur completed the sketch in no time, effortlessly. Love was in the air.... in retrospect, I guess I became a Gopi/Radha/Meera for a while. Radhe Radhe! Krishna Krishna!  Love fills you with happiness.  I am in love with the sketch - RadhaKrishna!

Specific skills are required for certain jobs. Eye for detail is one of the many skills required in my profession. How effectively I apply eye for detail skill at work maybe a question but, the habit to check minor details has become a way of life for me. Yes, it is...I can point out minor differences or mistakes. This skill has helped me identify camouflage insects, objects and emotions. This skill has helped me get rid of mosquitoes too...sounds silly but it protects me and my dear ones... Which skill do you make good use of, other than killing mosquitoes?

A book is a gift you can open again and again - Garrison Keillor Reading books is giving wings to imagination and opening a door of abundance knowledge. Top three short read pre-teen books are: The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery Horrible History Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Happy Reading !

Being 'Cool' is so cool. Cool people are liked, admired and loved. I too want to be a cool dude just like the famous.... 😎 But, wait a minute. Were cool people born cool? Yes or may be not.  To be cool and continue to be cool is a matter of attitude. One doesn't need materialistic accessories, all you need is the right attitude! Cool?....Don't get fooled. 😵

Digital marketing in the 21st century has reached almost every individual on this planet - as a subject, audience or as a marketer. In the remotest part of the earth, in the primitive area, digital marketers have made the residents a subject of propagation. Directly or indirectly, knowingly or unknowingly they have become a part of digital ecosystem. Surprisingly, few days ago, a parrot from Madhya Pradesh, India was in news for his hobby of watching bird videos on the mobile phone. This proves that digital advancements have affected and benefitted the society at large. In this digital age, digital marketing is a must. As an individual or a large corporate house, an NGO or be it a Government body, digital marketing is essential and effective to bridge the gap between a supplier and a consumer. In this digital age, remember each one of us is a brand and each one of us is a digital marketer!

The Asian continent has two neighbouring countries, that have been creating news  for more than 70 years. India Vs Pakistan, LOC or Cricket, war or sport. Both the nations have been trying to prove their dominance over the other. Politics and Media have flourished in these two nations because their citizens take pride in being Vs. Media takes complete advantage of the viewers emotion to ignite strong reactions by airing silly commercials and amplifying unnecessary news. For politicians Vs is an undying agenda to be in news and gain votes.  Making haterade a reason to feel happy or proud is in itself is unacceptable. These forced emotions are wrongly influencing young minds.  It is important that we take sports sportingly. Let's not dump haterade, let's generate positivity. Let's learn to look beyond...India Vs Pakistan. 

I am suffering from a severe throat infection which has severely affected my vocal cords. Hence, I am unable to speak. Any attempt to speak is nothing more than blowing air which, may sound like a whisper or just, nothing. So, my parents and father-in-law (FIL) are informed that I can’t speak. An instruction was given that at home all calls at the door and phone should be answered by anyone but me. Challenge 1 I am in the living room seated next to the telephone, which rang. Unlike, otherwise I would have answered the phone but today I had a problem, I couldn’t speak. Three, four, five times the phone rang but FIL didn’t come to answer and I was unable to call him (remember I couldn’t speak). Fortunately, he arrived to answer the phone. To answer the phone or get someone to answer the phone, could be a challenge was a though out of my radar until today. Challenge 2 (FIL is on the phone talking) “ Yes, Mangesh has gone to office. Yes, she is home. Yes, but she can