What Ever My Brother Likes

 A very rich man died leaving his property entirely at the hands of his brother as the executor of the will. He left the will stating that his son was too young to manage the property and added, “What ever my brother likes let him give that to my son”. The clever brother wanted to take 900 acres of land for himself and give just 100 acres to his brother’s son. ...

My Grandfather Told Me A Story

Few years before, it was the time of summer holidays. I decided to go to our village to see my grand father there. Living there in the village with my grandfather and other relatives were always a good utilization of holidays for me. A village life is lot more different from urban livings. The simplicity and peace of life in a village is the reason why rural tourism is becoming popular in India. ...

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Essence of Bhagwad Gita

Why are you unnecessarily worrying? Whom do you fear? Who can kill you? Soul is not born nor does it die. What has happened has happened for the best. What is happening is happening for the best. What will happen, will happen for the best. Do not brood over the past. Do not worry about the futu ...

About Life

“Past Is a Load, Future Is a Fraud, Present Is the Lord” Do you know what do the above lines mean? Simply, it says the value of time in our life. I.e. how we are serious about our present, how deeply we remember our past, how much we think about our future? Can you describe what life is? Life is just like a drama, which has a start and an end. When we watch a movie in a theater we see the castings. ...

Way to Success

“Take up an idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, and live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” -Swami Vivekanand ...

Joy & Sorrow

One night in ancient times, three horsemen were riding across a desert. As they crossed the dry bed of a river, out of the darkness a voice called ‘Halt’. They obeyed. The voice told them to come off the horse, pick up a handful of pebbles, put the pebbles in their pockets, sit on their horses and move. ...

Unconditional Love

A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after having fought with enemies. He called his parents on phone from army head office. Mom and dad, I am coming home, but I have got a favour to ask. I have a friend I would like to bring with me. “Sure” they replied, “we would love to meet him”. There is something you should know, the son continued; he was hurt badly in the fighting. He ...

Friend & Friendship

A true friend is: A push when you are stopped, A guide when you are searching, A song when you are glad, A word when you are lonely, A smile when you are sad ...

How Stock Market Works

A funny way to understand how stock market works…. read on to know Once upon a time in a village, a man appeared and announced to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for Rs 10. The villagers seeing that there were many monkeys around, went out to the forest and started catching them. The man bought thousands at Rs10 and as supply started to diminish, the villagers stopped their effort. He further ...

Dear Mother

 Dear Mother, No words I have to describe you, It’s a blessing for me that I have you, I know I am naughty, But I love you, Ever could I imagine my life without yo ...

Remember These Three

Aspire for those three: Faith, Peace and Purity of heart. Be ready for these three: Death, Sorrow and Downfall. Control these three: Temper, Desire and Tongue. Don’t hurry in: Marriage, Business and Travel. Don’t waste these three: Time, Money and Energy. Esteem these three: Religion, Justice and Humility. Fight for these three: Country, Honour, True friend. Hate these three: Injustice, Pride ...

Modern Meaning of Old Words

Etiquette: Learning to yawn with your mouth closed. Experience: A name given to our mistakes. Expert: One who knows more and more about less and less. Good-liar: One who makes truth invisible by the magic of his words. Greetings: An occasion when you wear a toothpaste smile. Husband: One who lays down the law to his wife and then accepts all her amendments. Ignorance: When you don’t know something ...

Rule Over Yourself

One day King Alexander was walking along a road in his territory. Accidentally he brushed against a very old man. Who are you? Alexander asked when the two came to halt. I am the king, old man answered. “A king?” echoed Alexander. Over what kingdom do you rule? “Over myself” was the proud reply. “I rule myself because I control myself. I am my own subject to command”. All of us can be kings in ...

International Rates of Tiger Body Parts

Tigers are being killed for their body parts. There are a huge demand for tiger body parts in China and other countries. Given below are some uses & values of tiger body parts in international market.  Skin :- Used for display and to treate mental illness. Skins are sold around 20 to 25 thousand dollars. Brain:- Used to treat lazyness and pimples. Brains are sold around $2000. Nose leather:- ...