The Splash of Wisdom

W e begin this New Year with dampened enthusiasm and dented optimism. Our happiness is diluted and our peace is threatened by the financial illness that has infected our families, organizations and nations. Everyone is desperate to find a remedy that will cure their financial illness and help them recover their financial health. They expect the financial experts to provide them with remedies, forgetting the fact that it is these experts who created this financial mess. Every new year, I adopt a couple of old maxims as my beacons to guide my future. This self-prescribed therapy has ensured that with each passing year, I grow wiser and not older. This year, I invite you to tap into the financial wisdom of our elders along with me, and become financially wiser. Hard work: All hard work bring a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Laziness: A sleeping lobster is carried away by the water current. Earnings: Never depend on a single source of income. [ At least make your Investmen...

A few years ago, Prime Minister Mori was given some basic English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets president Bill Clinton... The instructor told Mori Prime Minister, when you shake hand with President Clinton, please say 'how r u'. Then Mr. Clinton should say, 'I am fine, and you?' Now, you should say 'me too'. Afterwards we, translators, will do the work for you.' It looks quite simple, but the truth is... When Mori met Clinton , he mistakenly said 'Who r u?' (instead of 'How r u?'. ) Mr. Clinton was a bit shocked but still managed to react with humour: 'Well, I'm Hillary's husband, ha-ha...' Then Mori replied 'me too, ha-ha.. .'. Then there was a long silence in the meeting room … .. Moral o...

A priest offered a lift to a Nun. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said, “Father, remember Psalm 129?” The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again. The nun once again said, “Father, remember Psalm 129?” The priest apologized “Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.” Arriving at the convent, the nun went on her way. On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, “Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.” Moral : - If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

T he idea of getting married to a near stranger amidst flashy celebrations is too atrocious to a foreigner. To them, it is nothing more than a forced alliance that hardly leaves any space for personal freedom. It is often the target of satire amongst the more liberated and individualistic counterparts. However, ironically, Indian marriages are highly successful. It’s more often than not a lifetime affair complete with the blessings and involvement of families. However, with sweeping gobalization, cross cultural influences and greater yearning for personal freedom, a huge number of youngsters have started calling the shots. This trend is fast catching up, with increasing numbers deciding to take marriage vows on their own. Nevertheless, the consent of parents still matters!!  Young people in countries where arranged marriages are commonplace are told from an early age that their spouse will be chosen for them. To deny an arranged marriage is seen as a sign of disrespect toward the...

The best ways to say "I love you" to your spouse are usually in simple, everyday, seemingly unimportant ways. Leo Buscaglia, who wrote and taught about love, said: "Words and deeds that say 'You enrich my life' go on forever." Here are some suggestions on how to say “I love you” so that your love for one another goes on forever.           o Make sure you say "I Love You" at least once each day to your spouse           o Write unexpected love notes.           o Give your mate an unexpected hug, a surprisingly romantic kiss, or a teasing tickle often.           o Be spontaneous and surprising with winking at each other, whisking your spouse away for an unexpected weekend alone, star-gazing together, taking a walk in the rain with one another.           o Share memorie...

In the world of romance, one single rule applies to men:  Make the woman happy. Do something she likes, and you get points.  Do something she dislikes and points are subtracted.  You don't get any points for doing something she expects.  Sorry, that's the way the game is played.  Here is a guide to the point system: SIMPLE DUTIES   You make the bed (+1)  You make the bed, but forget the decorative pillow (0)  You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets (-1)  You go out to buy her what she wants (+5) In the rain (+8) But return with Beer (-5) You check out a suspicious noise at night (0)  You check out a suspicious noise, and it is nothing (0)  You check out a suspicious noise and it is something (+5)  You pummel it with iron rod (+10)  It's her pet (-10) SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS  You stay by her side the entire party (0)  You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with a college buddy (-2)  Named R...

1. At the movies: When you meet acquaintances/friends… Stupid Question: Hey, what are you doing here? Answer: Don't u know, I sell tickets in black over here… 2. In the bus: A heavy lady wearing pointed high-heeled shoes steps on your feet… Stupid Question:- Sorry, did that hurt? Answer:-No, not at all, I'm on local anesthesia…..why don't you try again. 3. At a funeral: One of the teary-eyed people asks… Stupid Question: Why, why him, of all people. Answer: Why? Would it rather have been you? 4. At a restaurant: When you ask the waiter Stupid Question: Is the "Butter Paneer Masala" good?? Answer: No, it's terrible and made of adulterated cement. We occasionally also spit in it. 5. At a family get-together: When some distant aunt meets you after years Stupid Question: Munna, Chickoo, you've become so big. Answer: Well you haven't particularly shrunk yourself. 6. When a friend announces her wedding, and you ask… Stupid Question: Is the guy you're ma...