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| THE POWER OF QUALITY TIME |
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| Quality Time with a parent is important for all children, and if our little ones are not getting enough, we may often find bad behavior to be their preferred mode of complaint. When they seem to be out of control for no apparent reason, we probably have to think about how much positive attention we’ve been paying them of late. Then, when we work out the mathematics of life honestly, we usually realise that we have to pay some more…! So let’s think of the many possible ways to handle the situation.
There’s nothing wrong with saying those three little words every day to our children, over and over again. Sometimes you can get our message through in a more sincere and meaningful way if we show rather than tell, or find fun and disarming ways to sneak our feelings in. We could start by spending a little time each day playing entirely at their direction. Cuddle up under a blanket and watch what they want to watch on TV and yell and clap with them. When the |
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FEATURE 2 |
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| Money Matters |
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| Ever wondered how each of your ten digits of your PAN represents? The first five characters are letters from the English alphabet, the next four characters are numbers and the last character is also a letter. Does these numbers and letters have any meaning? What do they stand for and how the combination is made unique for you? Well, they all have a meaning and they represent something about you.
The 10 characters of your PAN can be divided into five parts.
First three characters: The first three characters are alphabetic series between AAA to ZZZ. For instance, the beginning of your PAN could be BEP or APZ; the selection is random.
Fourth character: The fourth character of your PAN always represents your status. The fourth character for a majority of PAN holders is the letter “Pâ€, which stands for “personâ€. The other nine letters that can represent the fourth character are C, H, F, A, T, B, L, J, and G.
C stands for company. So if the PAN is in the name |
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| FEATURE 3 |
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| The Emotional Bank Account: Improving relations |
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| Once while browsing the internet, I came across the story of Dr Howard Kelly, a renowned American Gynaecologist of his time. One fine day during a walk, Dr Kelly got very thirsty. He stopped by a small farm house. A little girl opened the door and when he asked for some water, she brought him a glass of fresh milk! After spending some time there, he left. A few years later, that same little girl came to him for an operation. At the time of her release from the hospital, she received the bill on which it was written in bold, “Paid in full with one glass of milk.â€
This incident is an account of a previous year’s kindness that was repaid by a well-known distinguished physician.
Dr Stephen R Covey, the author of the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People†has coined an interesting metaphor known as- The Emotional Bank Account. Similar to the Financial Bank Accounts, all of us have an EB account that consists of a reserve of emotional units maintain |
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| VAASTU |
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| VAASTU AND ROOM ARRANGEMENTS |
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| Q1. I have a two bedroom apartment. Which is the best room to stay as the owner as per Vaastu.
Suresh Talukdar, Beltola,Guwahati
Ans. That will depend upon the position of the bedroom. The south sector is ruled by the Lord Yama and the earth element. Ancestor’s luck and wisdom are showered in the southwest area. So it is the nbest place for the owner. The west is also good. But rooms at northeast, east or north are not suitable as a bedroom for adults.
Q2. I have candle factory. It is in my home only and is placed in the northwest. Is it alright?
S K Agarwalla, Nagaon.
Ans The northwest is ruled by the air element or Lord Vayu. Northwest is a good area to stock finished goods because it ensures quicker movement of products. But candle is basically associated with the fire element and so you will do well to have it at southeast or south. The wax blocks, being heavy items, should be stored at southwest.
CERTAIN VAASTU GUIDELINES
1. The windows should be kept open during |
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| SIGN LINE |
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| Aries: (March 21 - April 20)
This phase brings mixed results. You are able to find a healthy balance between work and home. Relationships and partnerships benefit from expansive, warm energy, or successful new ones are entered into in this period. You are likely to benefit through marriage, business partnerships and negotiations. You need to negotiate with more care than before. Financial benefits could possibly come through partnerships. You may find yourself taking on the role of consultant or advisor. Good publicity may come your way. If your work takes you before the public, you can safely expect popularity.
Taurus: (April 21 - May 21)
You would have an excellent aptitude for understanding the fine arts; especially activities related to dance, music and singing. You are more productive with a responsible outlook. Although you have a desire to make contacts, you are now rather pre-occupied with learning or producing. You could feel an unusual pressure to structure your time and |
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| 7 things you should never say to your partner |
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| We often end up speaking the wrong things to our partners. Most of the complications in a relationship arise as a result of a slip of tongue or a statement you make in the right sense, but taken negatively by your partner. Here is a list of what not to speak to your partner to keep your relationship sailing smooth:
Rule 1: Don’t ever say, “My ex used to do that too!â€
Whether you’re complimenting your partner, or highlighting a less than favourable flaw, comparing your current partner to an ex is not, under any circumstances, a good idea. Telling your other half how a former flame used to give excellent foot massages, or even a catty comment about their awful dress sense, will not go down well with your lady/gentleman friend and is a recipe for disaster as your o |
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