lets saute these brave souls!!!

War on mumbai

More than 48 hours on, the war on Mumbai is still in full flow. The situation has been developing minute by minute. Here's making sense of what's happened so far.
At 21:30 hrs IST on Wednesday night, terrorists entered the 22-storey Taj hotel and took hostages. Mumbai's Anti-Terrorist Squad reached the area and soon a gunbattle began, punctuated with explosions.
Within minutes of the first gun being fired, there was panic across Southern Bombay. Young, heavily armed terrorists were at various locations - from the CST Station to five star hotels to the very popular Leopold Cafe in Colaba. Eyewitness accounts being collated by intelligence agencies suggest that these terrorists made their way into the heart of city in boats.
At 02:00 hrs IST on Thirsday, a fire broke out in Taj hotel's central dome. In the continuing gunbattle, three terrorists were killed by 05:00 hrs IST on Thursday. Some guests were evacuated, but the war was far from over.
Apparently having landed by boat at the nearby Gateway of India, the terrorists split up. They first opened fire at the popular Cafe Leopold before moving to the Taj and Oberoi hotels. A group of terrorists entered the CST Station, fired and lobbed grenades into the crowded. Ten people died in the ensuing mayhem.
The terrorists then moved to the adjacent municipal headquarters and then to Cama hospital, where again they opened fire and lobbed grenades.
The terrorists managed to kill ATS Chief Hemant Karkare, who was supervising operations personally. Along with him were Additional Commissioner of Police, Ashok Kamte and senior police inspector Vijay Salaskar, a crack encounter specialist of the Mumbai Police, both of whom too died in the attack on Cama hospital.
The terrorists then hijacked a police vehicle and drove towards Metro junction, where again they fire into the crowds present there. This group of terrorists were later gunned down by a police team.
While police hunted for the terrorists, the Army, National Security Guard and Naval commandos tried to defuse the hostage situation in the Taj and Oberoi hotels - where some foreigners were being held - and Nariman House through the night.
The Armed Forces have had partial success at the Taj, but the stand off at the Oberoi hotel and Nariman House continues....

The finest archer

A Duke was hunting in the forest with his men-at-arms and servants when he came across a tree. Upon it, archery targets were painted and smack in the middle of each was an arrow."Who is this incredibly fine archer?" cried the duke. "I must find him!"After continuing through the forest for a few miles he came across a small boy carrying a bow and arrow. Eventually the boy admitted that it was he who shot the arrows plumb in the center of all the targets."You didn't just walk up to the targets and hammer the arrows into the middle, did you?" asked the duke worriedly."No my lord. I shot them from a hundred paces. I swear it by all that I hold holy.""That is truly astonishing, " said the duke. "I hereby admit you into my service."The boy thanked him profusely."But I must ask one favor in return," the duke continued. "You must tell me how you came to be such an outstanding shot.""Well," said the boy, "first I fire the arrow at the tree... ...and then I paint the target around it."

The finest archer

A Duke was hunting in the forest with his men-at-arms and servants when he came across a tree. Upon it, archery targets were painted and smack in the middle of each was an arrow."Who is this incredibly fine archer?" cried the duke. "I must find him!"After continuing through the forest for a few miles he came across a small boy carrying a bow and arrow. Eventually the boy admitted that it was he who shot the arrows plumb in the center of all the targets."You didn't just walk up to the targets and hammer the arrows into the middle, did you?" asked the duke worriedly."No my lord. I shot them from a hundred paces. I swear it by all that I hold holy.""That is truly astonishing, " said the duke. "I hereby admit you into my service."The boy thanked him profusely."But I must ask one favor in return," the duke continued. "You must tell me how you came to be such an outstanding shot.""Well," said the boy, "first I fire the arrow at the tree... ...and then I paint the target around it."

A football story......

It was on a lazy saturday,we (vahid,faisal,raji,fawas, akbar,kiran and vineesh) decieded to play football in ITI football stadium to recollect our old good child hood days and to keep our fittness as we were not doing any workout.

Its a long time since we played football, as everybody is very much engaged in their job.we were geting very less free time to spend together.We used to spend that time by simply playing carroms or watching TV soaps.Playing football was really a good option to utilise our free time on weekends, so everybody liked the idea.

So we guys decieded to bring boots for playing football from kerala as we were going to celebrate eid overthere.We found that it would be moer economical to bring boots from kerala.

So everybody purchased the boots and other accessories.

But unfortunately, we really forgot one thing.

Nobody had purchased a football!!!

So on a saturday evening, I and faisal started roaming to purchase a football,we checked it out in many outlets nearby our residence.We found many footballs, but didnt purchase because we were given strict instruction to purchase only branded football that shoul meet all FIFA standards by raji.

So we headed towards indiranagar,we searched around one hour for a football and asked many

shops.

Shopkeepers reacted like they were not heard about a football in their life.

Finally we were planning to return home,we simply decieded to check a shop on CMH road,

there alaas!!! we got a football that matches our requirement.

As soon as we cleared the payment in counter, faisal started to play football in shop premises itself.People around us were staring at him.

Somehow i managed to take him on my bike,but he was in full spirit of palying football,

even at traffic signal he tried to put the ball on road and started to play it.

As soon as we reached home,everybody started to practice in our room itself.

Fawas was showing some dribbling actions,eventhough he failed in that,i could help him out.

We discussed lots of matters like we should reach the ground as early as possible then we can play for a long time and we will be really having a ball of time as we were having lots of innovatice tricks to be shown.

Raji told he can play as long as possible as he was playing football in infosys campus along with his team mates.So i thought he would play he woulbe having great stamina.

Anyway we all practiced in room till 1am and went to sleep.

Faisal had taken football along with him to his bed and he slept with football.

On the next day ,that was a sunday ,we got up at 5.30am and dressed in football dress and headed towards ITI ground.

We were so early so we could see nothing as it was completly covered with thick fog,

Even some stry dogs were staring at us by thinking "who the hell is"

As compared to our expectations, it was a big ground and everybody started to do some warm up actions and started to play football.

All were very eager to show some dribbling tricks and kick actions as we were watching premier league and champions league everyweekends.

All tried to imitate worlclass footballers and we were enjoying the game very much.

After half an hour ,one by one started to feel feebled as we were playing after a long gap.

When we see raji withdrew from ground, we all struggled to control our laugh as he claimed he could play maximum.

So one by one started to pull off from ground and laid on the outfield.

Everybody lost there there stamina and vigour to play further.

Anyway within one hour game finished and we returned to home.

On the next sunday sombody asked "will go for a football match?"

But the question in still unanswered.

After that we never touched the football.

It is there in the corner of our room as a silent witness for our unexpected football thirst.

confused????????

Hi paals!!

I got pic from one of my friend,that really confused me,,here it is,pls have a look!!

Computer Programmer

A man was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess." He bent over, picked up the frog, and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will tell everyone how smart and brave you are and how you are my hero." The man took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it, and returned it to his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will be your loving companion for an entire week." The man took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it, and returned it to his pocket. The frog then cried out, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a princess, I'll stay with you for a year and do ANYTHING you want." Again the man took the frog out, smiled at it, and put it back into his pocket. Finally, the frog asked, "What is the matter? I've told you I'm a beautiful princess, that I'll stay with you for a year and do anything you want. Why won't you kiss me?" The man said, "Look, I'm a computer programmer. I don't have time for a girlfriend, but a talking frog is cool."

A trip to pondicheri......

From Pondicherry's squared roads to pink beaches of Auroville, from Maduraï's palaces to Mamallapuram temples, from gleeming markets of Madras to spiced gardens and green plantations of Kodaikamal, Tamil Nadu offers thousand contrasty faces, thousand smiling gazes open out onto the mysterious Bay of Bengal. Less visited during spring months and the summer months than its neighbourg Kerala, Tamil Nadu has a taste of genuineness.
Yes,thats it!!!!!!!!!!
Thats the reason we chose Pondicheri as our destination of exploration........
The preciuos and indelible moments captured by arun's digi cam will tell you the remaining story...
It goes here ..........
Plz click on "Exploring Pondicheri on sidebar...."

Kerala...Gods own country.

Kerala is gods own county and an enchantingly beautiful piece of land.Its a tropical paradise sandwiched between the tall mountains and deep sea.The tall coconut trees dominates the landscape.

Kerala is a 560-km long narrow stretch of land. At the widest, Kerala is a mere 120-km from the sea to the mountains. Gracing one side of Kerala, are the lofty mountains and on the other side the land is washed by the Arabian Sea waters. The land is covered with dense tropical forest, fertile plains, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and an astounding 44 glimmering rivers. Kerala's exotic spices have lured foreigners to her coast from time immemorial.

The people of Kerala are warm and friendly and interaction with them is often a highlight of a holiday to Kerala.Kerala has a fascinating heritage of art and culture. kathakali, a rhythmic dance based on ancient epics and 'Kalarippayattu' the worlds oldest martial art are known all over the world. Kalarippayattu is said to be the origin of all other marital arts in this world. Tourist flock the shores of Kerala to learn these art. Some of the other forms are 'Koothu', 'Koodiyattam', 'Mohiniyattam', 'Ottamthullal' etc.

Kalarippayattu

Kathakali

Theyyam

Kerala stands as an example for religious harmony. All the temples, churches, Mosque stand shoulder to shoulder that sometimes one fails to distinguish between them. All the festivals like Christmas, Ramzan, Onam, Diwali is celebrated here same pomp and gaiety. Another interesting example of religious harmony is celebration of Pooram festival at Thrissur. Malayalees from all over the world irrespective of religious sentiment reach this district to watch this festival. This festival is known for the elephant march and fire-crackers.

Historically, as far back as the 3rd century BC, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Chinese and Babylonians had trade relation with Kerala. In the early 17th century, the Dutch, the French and the English too were lured by her wealth of ivory, teak and spices like like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper. Even today one can find the remains of these all around Kerala.

Today Kerala is the most advanced state in India wiht the highest literacy rate and the lowest birth rate. Almost a quarter of the land area is covered by forest, with more than over 3500 plant species, most of them growing in the Western Ghats. Kerala's forest's abundant and diverse habitat support a variety of wildlife population. Cultivation varies from Paddy fields and coconut palms over the plains, while up in the hills, there are plantations of areca nut, cardamom, rubber, pepper, tea and coffee.Keralites (the people of Kerala) are know for their harmony and temperaments among themselves. They always welcome outsiders with open hands and heart. Hospitality is a part of Kerala culture and are the best host one can see in this world.

Tech fun....

When I was working with an IT firm, I used to assist my clients on phone to solve their IT related issues.One day When I was sitting in office, I got a call from a elderly lady, who had purchased a PC through us.
I felt she is very embarrassed because of some issues and I knew that she is not much computer literated.
So I asked "May I please know what is the issue you are having?"
Then she told "Icant see my desktop icons and even the desktop aslo"
From her narration of the situation, i got a hint that she might have open some other applications and kept on desktop by mistake.That is the reason she is not seeing her desktop.
So I planned to assist her by giving some simple tips.
Assuming that some applications are open, I asked"Could you pls close all the windows?"
She said "ok" and suddenly I heard a banging sound of the reciver on the table.
Iam excited because I was not hearing anything and I tried to invite her attention by saying "hello...hello" many times.
After sometime she took the phone and said "hi.. hello".
I asked "what happend?where did you go?"
She said "I had gone to close all the windows of my house according to your instruction"
I was in great dilemma whether should I laugh or cry.
Anyway I was speechless....

Life...........

One of my friend sent this msg,so i would like to share with u....
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I was walking around in a store. I saw a Cashier hand this little boy his money back saying "I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll."Then the little boy turned to the old woman Next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have Enough money?''The old lady replied: ''You know that you Don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''Then she asked him to stay there for 5 Minutes while she went to look around. She left Quickly.The little boy was still holding the doll in His hand.Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him Who he wished to give this doll to."It's the doll that my sister loved most and Wanted so much for this Christmas. She was so sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her." I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus will Bring it to her after all, and not to worry.But he replied to me sadly. "No, Santa Claus Can't bring it to her where she is now.I have to Give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to My sister when she goes there."His eyes were so sad while saying this. "My Sister has gone to be with God.Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I Thought that she could take the doll with her to Give it to my sister.''My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said: "I Told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her To wait until I come back from the mall."Then he showed me a very nice photo of him Where he was laughing. He then told me "I want mommy To take my picture with her so she won't forget me.""I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have To leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be With my little sister."Then he looked again at the doll with sad Eyes, very quietly. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to The boy. "What if we checked again, just in case you Do have enough money?''"Ok" he said "I hope that I have enough."I Added some of my money to his without him seeing and We started to count it. There was enough for the Doll and even some spare money.The little boy said: "Thank you God for Giving me enough money!" Then he looked at me and added "I asked Yesterday before I slept for God to make sure I have Enough money to buy this doll so that mommy can give It to my sister. He heard me!''"I also wanted to have enough money to buy a White rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the Doll and a white rose.''"My mommy loves white roses."A few minutes later, the old lady came again And I left with my basket. I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy Out of my mind.Then I remembered a local newspaper article 2 days ago, which mentioned of a drunk man in a truck, who hit A car, where there was one young lady and a little girl.The little girl died right away, and the Mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the Life-assisting machine, because the young lady wouldNot be able to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?Two days after this encounter with the Little boy, I read in the newspaper that the young Lady had passed away. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch Of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people To see and make last wishes before burial. She was there, in her coffin, holding a Beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of The little boy and the doll placed over her chest.I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that My life had been hanged forever. The love that this Little boy had for his mother and his sister is Still, to this day, hard to imagine.And in a Fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all This away from him.

Thought of the Day........

A wise man who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day he met another traveler who was hungry, and the man opened his bag to share his food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the man to give it to him.He did so without hesitation.

The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime.

But, a few days later, he came back to return the stone to the man. "I've been thinking," he said. "I know how valuable this stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me this stone."

"Sometimes it's not the wealth you have but what's inside you that others need."

friendzzz.................

True friendship isn't seen with the eyes,
its felt with the heart,
when there is trust,
understanding,
secrets,
loyalty, and sharing . . .

Friendship is a feeling ,
very rarely found in life,
but when it is found ,
it has profound impact one's well-being,
strength and character.

A true friendship does not need elaborate gifts

love........

My life.....

Hi,its first time iam creating a blog coz i jst wnted to be a part of this blogosphere.Actaully, through this blog,i would like to share my whole life that includes my experiences abt life,and the world i am seeing throug my angle of vision and definetly my friends and their life.so u can expect all this from in next postings. So now bye............gotta some work.