To Start, I feel glad in letting my readers know the fact that I'm into the field of Clinical research, a field I love the most. I was waiting for long to graduate and to start my job. Here it is now, been three months and I stand at the position of a Pharmaco Kinetic Investigator, where I deal with BABE (Bio Availability and Bio Equivalence) studies in human subjects which we conduct at our research lab.
In lieu to my pending poetry for the month, here it is "The B-A-B-E Poem"
He was a test sample drug,
While, She was a reference drug,
They met at the research lab
Placed next to each other on the dosing slab
Based on randomization schedule,
they were individually dosed to the healthful.
Despite all research ethics and blinding,
They were ready for serum binding
Just as their concentrations were at prime,
samples of blood were drawn at scheduled time
They braved the serum sample separation
to reach the bio analysis station
Their pharmaco kinetic parameters matched
so perfectly at every time point, that they overlapped.
Our Lives today have become a lot hectic, many people have lost the track of sunrise and sunset while they look to chase money and dreams on daily basis. Sadly, back home, many miss to take care of their health. Our sedentary life style has affected us in such a way that most of us today are a victim of life style diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes, along with each of these diseases comes risk of cardiac effects such as atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries due to fat deposition) , Coronary heart disease (or Ischemic heart disease) and even risk of heat attack,leaving behind a serious threat to our own life.
Earlier, I was a victim of being dragged into this sedentary lifestyle, my diet was untimely, and irregular. It had more carbohydrates and less proteins, my stress levels were high, my activities were limited and I noticed that my wieght kept increasing, which got me into depression of not being able to take care of my self. It was a long battle with my own self, till I finally found a solution to take care of my own self and ensure I have a good mental and physical workout every day.
I'm sure this problem is something that many people face today, and what we fail to see is that the problem is within us, we lag the motivation and dedication to take care of our own self. That driving force that is needed for us to stay healthy remains missing.
The mantra to most of these daily problems remains in staying active at work, eating better and healthy food, and being happy, away from tensions.
Staying active at work remains a major challenge with most of us being seated for hours together, right in front of the computer. I faced the same problem, and the solution to this was involving myself in enough ground work and moving up and down the stairs instead of using the lift. It was that inner motivation, that dragged me to do my own work, from running around to take print outs or scan documents, from moving down for a cup of coffee or gathering things for a presentation. I do my own work instead of calling on office boys for it. I even took this to the next level, that I stopped using the intercom and started going directly to the person I wanted to meet. This ensure that I stayed active and got me immediate solutions to my own needs. To wrap up my day, I use public transport (bus and train) to make my way back home, that involves enough walking and exercise.
Being happy is the most important mantra for a long life. Every one today has stress, I feel the stress as well on daily basis; but, I leave my tensions once I leave my office. As far as possible, I ensure that I don't reflect my tensions/ stress in any means. I move around joking with people, playing a few pranks and what not, that not only diverts myself from tension, but,keeps me happy throughout the day. Above all this remains the fact that I love my work, that makes me enjoy what I do and remain stress free .
Eating healthy and better is a major aspect in life's pyramid. I'm someone who lives to eat healthy, instead of being forced to eat to live healthy. I have started planning my meals with proper proportion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, that ensures good digestion and enough energy to last the day. Timely eating remains a little concern, but I mostly ensure that I eat my lunch within the provided time. I use the right quality and choice of oil in my food that makes it taste better and stays healthy for me.
Using the right choice of oil while cooking can also help us ensure that we stay active, eat better and stay happy. Saffola oils over the years have been promoting the need for a healthy oil for a healthy heart. Saffola oil does not only provide a good source of PUFA (poly unsaturated fatty acids, known to reduce risk of heart diseases) but, also has enough source of essential vitamins like Vitamin A,D,E and K, that keeps us healthy. Vitamin E of such oils is what has anti oxidant properties that ensures that stress doesn't hit our health.
Me and my family have switched over to Saffola and we have seen a good change in our daily life along with the small steps (chhote kadam) we take at work, diet and fun we have at daily basis. I even happened to check my healthy life score on Saffolalife.com and it was indeed healthy, its your turn now to lead a healthy life. Switch over to a healthy oil and live a healthy life.
To begin, let me introduce you to Arun Jaykaran (AKA- AJ Karan). A consultant to the Hotel Industries AJ Karan has had a passion for writing from his early days in the hotel industry, its only now after retiring from a full time job in the hotel industry, that he decided to publish his work that he had treasured in him for long. This book "Sensual Attractions" is his debut novel and it has all that is needed to make it to the best sellers list.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Designed by the publication house, the cover of this book looks really looks good as it portrays a bit of lust in the eyes of the lady, which goes apt with the stories inside.
Published by Story Mirror publication house, this 189 pages book has 10 short stories that deal with suspense, passion and most importantly sensual attractions. The book costs around 225 rupees and is available at leading online stores and books stores around the country.
THE PLOT:
The book begins with a strict warning "For readers above the age of 18" and it stands applicable for all the 10 chapters in the book. The 10 chapters in the book are all well penned, with well defined characters that exist in the society around today. Dealing with love, lust, betrayal, revenge, politics, personal benefits, friendship, love triangles and other emotions, this book, with multiple chapters goes deep into the psychological insight of the minds of the characters and brings our the dark side of reality. Chapter 3 - "Corporate Espionage" was my personal favorite, the way author managed to keep the twist till the end and used the characters very well till the end. Other chapters/ short stories like "Emotional Conflict", "Love Jeopardy", "Friendship Pact"etc were equally well written and had enough strength to keep the reader glued till the climax (of the story).
I boarded my flight to her pleasing smile,
Unusual was something such sexy and in style.
She was gonna fly with me for miles,
And I could see her confidence as she walked past the aisles.
I enjoyed the coffee that came with her
And her scent that aroused me stronger.
She turned again, and gave me a smile,
That cured my mid air emptiness for a while.
Within no time, we had to land,
Everyone was ready to disband,
So was I. After a little whew,
I looked back, while her smile was still to continue.
- Sulaiman Sait
This poem is dedicated to one of the flight crew members (The air hostess specifically) who made my dull morning bright with her everlasting smile.
I've heard some people call them (Air hostess) plastic while some look at them with a wrong insight. They are someone who are doing a commendable job and to what I've seen many enjoy their role and commend their presence in the flight.
Salute to those women for making our journey comfortable.
My life had been in a terrible stress a few months back, the floods, the set of medical camps, personal life tensions, deadlines and stuff. My life came to a point where I was wondering whats the purpose of life and that's when I happened to get his copy of Songs of the Mist by Shashi. This book took me to a world of calmness which was what I was craving for. Shashi also happens to be a friend of mine, he's an Engineer by profession a writer by passion who is very well known for his Haiku's over the social media. Awarded as the best blogger under spiritual category, Shashi has always written posts which have a deep sense of connectivity. He's a regular visitor to the divine shrines and seeks peace out of it.
But, before I go deep into this review, let me tell you I had to temporarily forget the fact that the author was my friend so that I could read the book more comfortably and do justice to the book before I write a proper review.
ABOUT THE BOOK
This book is the first book of the "The Monk Key"series which has further chapters to come in its upcoming book. Speaking about this book one; The book has a wonderful appeal with the title written in bold. Designed by Notion press, the publication house, the cover design is very relevant to the story. The book has 197 pages which is priced around 299 rupees and is available on all leading e- commerce sites.
THE STORY PLOT:
The songs of the mist is based on the character of 5 different people/protagonists (Ayan, Ashutosh, Anishka, Calliope and Vasudha) who are from different walks of life that plan their way to visit a Tibetan monk up in the Himalays just to know about things they don't know about life and to gain spirituality and connect with life. What happens next ? Do they seek guidance to what life is ? Do they discover what they have been looking for ? Read Songs of the mist to know more and get connected to reality
We now live in a generation where every one wants to own a car and its more or less become a necessity than a luxury. Everyone who wants to own a car desires to have a car which has the perfect look and luxury features which he has always dreamed about. Datsun from Nissan understands this need and has come up with their new low budget car called Datsun Redi- Go.
A unique fusion of compact cross over and urban hatch back this urban cross car is loaded with an 800cc engine,with triple petrol cylinders for combustion, with a maximum power of 54 PS and mileage of 25.17 kmpl. The car sports a low ground clearance of 185 mm like any other hatchback car. Priced between 2.5 and 3.5 lakhs, this car is definitely a clear stand out among other cars in this range.
This car has impressed me with its very first look, and now has cemented a stand out place in my mind wanting to own it. This ultimate Urban Cross Datsun Redi- Go has got me define my very own 3 reasons from its wonderful features about why I'd wanna have my hands on this car's steering and drive my way through Chennai city.
To begin, let me introduce you to Ganga Bharani. She been a wonderful friend of mine, a co blogger, a passionate writer and a short film maker besides working in an IT company trying to meet her hectic schedules. This is her Third book after A minute to deathandJust You, Me and A Secret (click on the book titles to read the review).
But, before I go deep into this review, let me tell you I had to temporarily forget the fact that the author was my friend so that I could read the book more comfortably and do justice to the book before I write a proper review.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Designed by the publication house, the cover of this book looks really looks good as it portrays the essence of the story with a coffee cup and a couple holding their hand in romance. The book is 151 paged with 21 chapters that promises to keep you gripped till the end. The book costs 175 rupees and is published by Story Mirror publication house.
THE STORY PLOT:
The story revolves around the two protagonists (Avanthika and Gautham) along with the author ( a character in the book) who narrates the story. The story starts with Avanthika falling in love with Gautham at first site in her 5th grade and as the story progresses, Avantika develops feelings for Gautham and with time Gautham feels the same for her. With every grade they pass they become close to each other. They used studies as a reason to get close to each other and spend time building their puppy romance. But, then comes a time when Gautham moves to a different school after his 10th grade and these two lose contact only to get back to meeting each other later in life. What happens next ? Does the love prevail ? Does Gautam marry Avanthika ? Does Avanthika get to see the dream husband she desired for?. Read A sip of Love and A sip of coffee to find out....
What comes to our mind when we think about an IT company.? Computers all around and people working in their cubicles for hours, coding complex computer programmes, trying to finish deadlines under stern conditions and learning to deal with stress and depression ?
Well, that's the kind of impression I had in my mind, when I was told I was visiting an IT company to blog about them.
The moment I stepped insideRamco SystemsIT office in Chennai, it completely shattered my imagine of a IT company which was in my mind. Their perspective of being an IT company with all benefits makes me regret having taken a medicine course instead of IT.
Well, Before I go deep into my post and share my experience as to how I won the best/ most innovative tweet award, let me give you a brief intro about Ramco Systems.
Ramco Systems is a leading software solutions and service provider extending their reach from smaller solutions to big aviation firms, defense and power sectors which they are linked with. With their global presence and recognition Ramco Systems are a major player in the IT sector competing head to head with the giants in the field.
Now, Back to narrating my experience,
My invitation to attend the Bloggers meet came a couple of days before the meet and I immediately confirmed my presence for the same with Digital Influencerteam. The morning of Friday was a tough day at the hospital and just past noon I was totally prepared for the bloggers meet. I reached there early to click a few pics and share a few words with fellow bloggers.
Everyone gets excited when there is a mega shopping event happening in the city. This time around it is one of the biggest electronics mega sale that's happening at the Viveks Warehouse in Chennai.
Viveks, for years has been one of the trusted brand of electronics retailers in the city and has decided to take give their loyal customers a new and much bigger shopping experience. This time, they decided to open up their warehouse and let the customers walk in for the mega sale happening between 25th and 27th march- the three big days of the mega long holiday weekend.
On the evening of 25th I was invited to prepare myself for one of a kind experience to come my way on the morning of 26th where I'd be having to experience the Viveks Warehouse sale and walk the talk with the CEO of the company.
Morning of 26th, I was pretty excited as I made my way to their facility (though, I was the last the reach) , I was welcomed whole heartedly and was introduced to the CEO Mr B.A Srinivasa, who gave a wonderful insight into how the market functions. He explains how his team works, how they manage getting customer their satisfied all the time. How they manage home deliveries within 24 hours, how they procure their products and how they keep the stocks going. Customer satisfaction remains the top most priority as and what it reflected from the words of the CEO, who reflected words of wisdom in every word he spoke
We were next asked to tour the facility with the CEO who showed us how the products were placed and how they meant to satisfy the needs of customers who come with different budgets.
The walk also gave us a chance to see the pricing of different products around the 39,000 sq feet facility. I had a wonderful time live tweeting the whole walk as well.
In today's world, having a recent smart phone, with the best looks doesn't just speak for itself, its the accessories that your phone wears that makes it speak. Be it the phone covers or a phone case, a hanging stylus or a pouch, the accessories highlight your coolest hand buddy any day. Some use covers on their phone to take it to a next level, like wanting to show what somethings means to them, be it an image or a message close to their heart. For, Eg, you can spot a Chelsea logo on my phone cover, which I use it as a medium to shout out the ardent Chelsea football club fan I am.
Finding the right cover sometimes is very difficult, you either get something which you are forced to buy or end up buying something that doesn't really suite your phone or your personality, but just for the sake of having a cover, you end up buying it. Well, don't you worry, there is a solution to this. Casenation.in lets you select phone covers from a wide variety of designs available. Be it clear plastic, wood, metal or metal these guys have it all for you. You also get to customize your own case/cover which will very well be taken care by their design team to be executed it to perfection for your phone. The best part, all the cases/covers which are made are inspected by hand, and you get a signature of the designer/ quality assurance person only after the case/cover is made to sit on a phone model similar to to your phone. What more, you get free delivery on all your orders.
Casenationdoesn't just stop with providing phone cases for your phone,tab or macbook's they also provide other solutions and accessories such a wireless chargers and stylish looking power banks which will complement the look of your phone when used along side.
Our Mouth is one of the most important part of the body, also serving as our main source of entry for food and nutrients. The most important thing which gives shape to our mouth and helps perform its physiological function are the teeth. But, how often do we care about our teeth which helps us chew food? How often do we care for our teeth that makes our smile look beautiful ? How often do we visit a dentist ? How often do we bother to take care of our gums? Most of us don't do it regularly and leave it aside for we have other better works to do.. and, that's when we get hit by tooth pain or sensitivity and run to a dentist.
At the dentist, the sound of the drills and the view of a guy in mask with scary eyes staring at you, trying to pull away your tooth is what used to be common, but gone are those days. Now with recent advancement in dentistry there are multiple options for proper tooth care. Apollo White Dental Clinic is one of those places where you'd find a comforting feeling as you undergo your dental procedure.
Apollo, as we know is a global brand when it comes to health care and with their dental services under the name "Apollo White Dental" they provide all dental solutions under one roof. Also, Apollo White Dental Clinics happens to be one of a kind dental care brand with 7 star dental spas, studios and express centers which provide top class dental care from top dentists who are an expertise in their field. Certified by the Indian Health Organisation, by aetna, these clinics offer everything from premium services to Avant grade cosmetic surgery at an effective cost without burning a hole in your pocket. Located at all major cities of the country, Apollo White Dental clinic has enough skilled dentists employed to give you the best possible dental care on par with global standards.
Our daily lifestyles have got us so occupied that we have overlooked the fact that some of our muscles need some stretching as well. Located just outside the city limits of Chennai and a kilometer away from the Crocodile Bank (Center for Herpatology) is the this theme park called WILD TRIBE RANCH, that might be a perfect solution to relax one self with fun and give your muscle fibers some work to do
Started earlier in 2009 at Ponneri this Theme park was quite a hit and now they have moved the the happening South, in the ECR (East Coast Road) with a bigger location and much improved activities. As a part of Chennai Blogger's Club I happened to get an invitation (my ticket) to be at this joyous jamboree along with my fellow bloggers and make most of the chance of going wild.
Devils Ramp
With over a dozen activities, the kid within me was wanting to give it a whirl with almost all the functioning activities that were launched. The first activity shown to us was the Devils Ramp. This is for those who fear heights. Harnessed with a safety jacket and helmet you are let to walk over multiple obstacles at different levels to challenge the fear within.
Up next on the activity list was the Bungee run, when you gotta extort all the energy stored in your reserves to run against a bungee that tries to pull you back everytime you make a forward move. (Must strictly say, this is not for people with Angina :P)
Gyroscope is another fun activity where you are made to sit amidst rotating loops that move you around the gravitational force to balance it out. Its that 'hurl a whorl' moment when you realize you are against the gravitational force. Though this ride gives you quite a few upside down moments, there can be nothing as such when it comes to a roller coaster ride.
The gyroscope
So what guys if Jallikattu is banned, there is this one activity "Bullie the Bull" which could give you a handling the bull feeling and can make you go dizzy. Though the bull operator was being good to me without giving me all of those jerks, it still made my world spin around the moment I was kicked from the bull. The best part of going wild over this was the fact that I managed to last for 46 seconds on the bull.
Woman, the world alone is enough to produce an image in your mind of either your mother, your sister or your wife, someone who can be depended upon for a lot of things. Today if I am here its cause of a woman (my mother), If I'm able to communicate flawlessly, its cause of my teachers (women mostly), If I'm professionally capable its again cause of some women who have been alongside me during the most important part of my life. I owe a lot to all those women/ladies who have trusted in my and helped me stay confident in every thing I've done in life. This poem "A woman's worth" is dedicated to all those women who have made me the person I am today....
She's the one, who took pains to give me life,
The choice to one day be my wife,
She's be my sister, my best friend,
Someone I'd always be grateful till the end.
Desipte being occupied, busy in her routine,
She silently protects, behind the scene
She laughs, she comforts, hiding behind her pain,
something her heart has always learnt to restrain.
She always gulps down her pride,
Putting her feelings aside,
She always has a solution to your problem,
certified with a quality emblem.
She's the one who'd always always care,
Neither does she need any appreciation or fare.
She has a magical presence, that can wipe away your tear,
like magical prop disappearing from thin air.
She resists every time something is said nasty,
For, she knows to maintains her dignity
She understands she can do what cannot be done by a man,
And, that's why she's called a Woman (Super Woman).
Football has been my interest for long and as every one knows I'm a big time Chelsea fan. There is some special madness about this game which keeps me addicted to it despite my busy schedules. The main reason why I enjoy football more than any sport is because of its unpredictability. This season of the Barclays Premier League has gone to the heights of unpredictability. In this blog post. I'll discuss about the 5 most talking points of the current season.
The well known German Manager Jurgen Kloop happened to replace Brenden Rogers for the managerial position at Anfield earlier this season after having left Dortmund. His presence on the sidelines has helped the youth develop and play according to his style of high paced counter attacking football. Despite all those tactics he's still finding it difficult to repair the damage done to the team in the early half of the season as they find itself in the mid-table. Jurgen Kloop would definately eye for an Europa cup position by this season end.
This season of Premier League is high on barbiturates. Noting can be said about the teams which could make it to the European cup as well as the teams which could be relegated. The points tables are so closely differentiated that a win or loss can turn the table for any team. Seeing the form right now, it is expected that Leicester and Arsenal might qualify for the Champions league, the other two positions are left to be battled by Manchester City, Tottenham, Manchester United and Southampton. While only a few points behind, lagging are Liverpool and Westham United. I guess this will go till the end where the teams to play in the European cups will be finalized
Hello Readers, Its been a wonderful journey thus far as I complete 5 years of blogging. Also incidentally this is my 150th blogpost. On this occasion, I would love to write on the same genre with which I started writing 5 years back - Romance.
With Valentine's day round the corner, I decided to go forward with a poetic love letter to a girl who's been my twitter crush for long. Here is the the poetry in my own poetic style...
Dated: Forever,
To my dear twitter crush....,
Ever since I first followed you,
I had fallen in love with you.
Your timeless tweets, got my mind blown
screaming to walk into my soul that dwelt lone.
With every reply, you hypnotize me,
Like a slave to your mentions, whatsoever they might be
While you hold the pendulum in your hand
I await to be taken into a lovely dreamland.
Your wittiness, your sarcasm,
out fills my lungs with an aroma like balsam.
Your smartness, your kindness
has made me live with an overdose of your madness.
Now, I have sheathed you inside my heart
that beats to the tune of Mozart
As we follow each other, lets unite our twitter handles,
sharing between us some love filled virtual cuddles.
A new, day a new beginning, the clouds, the horizon get over the long lasting charcoal black, dark night which diminishes down to start the day fresh with the sun, spreading its golden rays of warmth and freshness to awaken mankind.
Mornings are one of the toughest part of the day, the toughest part being the challenge of starting the day with a right mind set. A right mindset is usually set when the first ray of sunlight strikes against the skin. Not only for the UV rays and the benefit, but for an active beginning.
A good morning is when a plant awakens to want of the warmth of the sun, waiting for it to be watered. The birds chirp their way out of their nests in search of food. Morning, when the golden yellow crops are ready to be harvested, when Indian Egret bird wait on one foot for the fishes to come upshore, so that they can fetch them up with their beaks, when fishermen return back from the sea, when young and the old set their foot for a morning walk.
That's the time when you can start your day afresh with a golden morning by being out there and watering the plants, by leaving some food for the birds, witness the farmers harvest their crops, see the fishermen return, spot an egret bird catch a fish and by setting the right foot forward seeking peace amidst nature. I'm sure everyone would be fascinated by the above lines and would love to see this be a part of their life, but might face challenges at various levels. Do not worry, here is my mantra for you to turn your good morning into a gold morning.
Mantra 1. Sleep properly
A proper sleep, would help reduce tiredness and will help you wake up with a fresh mindset and most importantly, peace of mind. Its important to see to that there is a proper bed with enough bedding and mattress to let you sleep in a comfortable position for the night. so when you wake up, there ain't any body pain.
Mantra 2. Plan your next day in advance and say no to procrastination
Its always good to plan your day in advance a night before, so that when you wake up you don't really have to spend some extra minutes in the shower with a lousy mindset planning what to do. Also by saying no to procrastination, it would help reduce the stress you are going through
Mantra 3. Don't Snooze your alarm
Getting to snooze your alarm is considered to be one of the dullest way to get any day going, be it a sunday or a weekday, look to respond to the call of your alarm. Do the necessary things before deciding the pace for the day.
Mantra 4.Saying no to bed tea/coffee
Bed tea/coffee is one of the laziest ways to start one's morning. Many treat coffee as a morning drug to see their day going. Sadly, it does make them more lazy to move around a cozy bed without having to go to the kitchen.
Mantra 5. Proper Oral Care (Most important Mantra)
The first thing one does in the monring, is starting the day with a proper oral care, poor brushing habits or improper oral care can spoil your mood right away. Use the best quality oral care products like Colgate, which is recommended by dentists globally for a complete oral care.
Speaking about Colgate, their revolutionary new toothbrush, Colgate 360 Charcoal gold toothbrush is a unique toothbrush which can not only clean your teeth But has micro fine charcoal present along the spiral bristles will help clean and remove stains and help prevent plaque and fight germs.The toothbrush can also be used as a cheek and a tongue cleaner for overall oral care
Not every one wakes up with a golden spoon in their mouth, but you can start your Gold morning with Colgate 360 charcoal gold toothbrush- the golden standard of mouth cleaning.
