Year 2013-Just Married

Past one year, I forget to update the blog. Because, I was in a state of extreme happiness. Because, some major changes took place in 2013- From just daughter I became daughter-in-law. Yes, I got married!!!

On 18 November 2013, I tied knots with Mr. S.D Choudhury, a best friend of mine. My dearest friend is now my loving husband. This is such a beautiful relation, where you find a caring husband in your friend; he who understands my feeling, tries to fulfill my dream, loves me in pain and comforts me round-the-clock.

With him, my life is changing its way, almost, everyday. Though, sometime, the changes go out of mind and heart. A new life has started to roll out...

Being Women- A Curse or Blessing

My writing today will go against my blog title 'Daily Life in Style' because...my daily life will not allow me to live in style; because, I'm afraid of my existence in this world; because, I'M A WOMAN.

The gang rape incident that took place in 16th December 2012 has left me in a state of shock. While surfing my Facebook account, I came across the brutal incident faced by Damini in the capital city. For a minute, my mind was totally blank. Several questions came into my mind, like why did this happen, what was  her fault, where were the people around, how could so many human do so much bad to a human.....

I don't know her, I have never seen her but I could feel her pain, the helpless situation that she has gone through. And, after a while, my soul said, God, please help her. May the criminals be hanged till death.

Like me, she might also have many dreams associated with her parents, her siblings, her boyfriend, her friends. But now, would she be able to withstand the storm that shattered her inside out? Will the people around take care of her, entire life? That day, she nor the entire world could have even sensed that the animals in the society were making their mood to stripe off the respect of a woman and bringing down the many dreams to death. Those animals are the outcome of 'No Justice or Low Justice' done till date for the many such rape cases in the country.

I'm yet to recover my mind from the Guwahati women molestation case where a teenage girl was molested by rowdy mob of 50; I'm yet to come out of the pain of Faisalabad girl whose face and body parts were burnt badly; I'm yet to wipe of my tears for Damini, that two new rape cases flashed before me today. Will my eyes remain to weep forever? Do I have to bear the pain of being disrespectful forever?

Who do I ask to bring me a life full of happiness; a face full of smile? Who do I ask, if my life as a woman a curse?

(Image Courtesy: northeasttoday.in)

June 24- My Best Friend Got Married

It’s been 12 years now that I know you dear and, it’s been 10 years that we’re best friends. You may have many people around, but I have only one and you know very well that it’s none other than you. I’m sorry dear; I could not be with you on your special day. I couldn’t sit beside you in the most important day of your life.

How do I show my regret for my absence in your wedding ceremony? I still remember those days when we used to make plans to be with each other in our special time. And, till the last few months back when you came to my home in Delhi, we did the same. Dear, we had wonderful moments to be cherished forever. Though, I was the first person among friends to know about your marriage date, I could not keep up with my words.

I failed to pass in this exam. I failed to proof myself as your best friend.

I’m missing you a lot my dear. I know, you must be looking very nice just like a dream angel in this world. Your hand must have glittering with colorful mehendi and you must be lightening the surrounding with your ever-beautiful smile. For sure, my Jiju is the luckiest man to find my best friend in his life.

Now, that I’m far away from you, I can only pray to my Good God that may you lead a happy married life, may all your dreams come true, may you be happy always.

I know, you will not forgive me and I think you should not forgive me for this. I’m ready to stand any kind of punishment, you’ll decide. Eagerly waiting to meet you this October…….

Loads of Hugs and Kisses.............

Yours’ truly disgusting friend

My Assam is at Faridabad Now

I feel so very happy, when I find the imprint of my homeland. This time, my Assam has come to meet me in Faridabad (Haryana). This beautiful state among the seven sisters of North-East India is known for its sprawling tea gardens, mighty Brahmaputra, handicrafts and unique culture.

Last week, I saw an electronic advertisement about Assam Tourism and was mesmerized to see the collage of my state’s beauty, my people and their colorful culture. And, now see, how lucky I’m to find my home miles away from my home. Well, I’m talking about the on-going Surajkund Mela 2012. The colorful extravaganza is highlighting the vibrant culture of Assam this time.

Like every year, the Surajkund Craft Fair is successfully attracted lakhs of tourists from various countries. But, I’ll feel the festive ground will receive more number of foot-steps so has to take back home some brilliant collection of ‘Assamese Meghala’, ‘Assam Tea Leaves’, Handicraft items etc. I have also heard that the mela ground will occupy stores for different varieties of rice & grains, commonly produced in Assam.

I’m not gonna miss this 15-days event. Can you afford to miss it??

Bengali Marriage- Rituals unending

It is said that matrimonial affairs are predetermind by the Almighty in Heaven. Apart from the would-be couples, many things lie around and off-course, they are untouched by heavenly rules and regulations. We human beings are the creator of certain rituals, although most of them are dedicated to the God and Goddesses for the well-being of the newly wed couples. Get a snippet of what our ancestors have kept in store for us in the form of Bengali marriage:

• Bhaikyo Daan
• Mangalacharan
• Pano Khili
• Soroshmatrika Puja
• Rooposhi Borto
• Adhrisnaan
• Adhibhash
• Shaka-Shindur
• Shubho Vivah
• Baashi Biya @ Bride's house with Holi celebration
• Vidhai
• Putra-vadhu Agaman
• Kaal Ratri
• Baashi Biya @ Groom's house with Holi celebration
• Chaturtamangal
• Introducing bride with custom and tradition
• Phira Jatra
• Sweet Honeymoon
• A happy married life begins

I'm gonna write a breif about all the above mentioned rituals...Till then, stay tunned!

Recalling Rishikesh....

As always, the sweaty summer calls for a break. Last month, I and my colleagues made a trip to Rishikesh- a mesmerizing hill-station in Uttarakhand. The tour carried the theme of adventure and was solely arranged by our company itself. We started our journey on Friday night, around 10:30 pm and reached the destination early morning on Saturday.

Well, it was Shivpuri, a bit far way from the main town of Rishikesh. Unlike five star resort and luxury hotels, we enjoyed a stay at make-shift camps, build on the bank of river Ganges. The natural ambiance was full of adventure and was far away from the city cacophony.

Enthusiastic travel troupes missed no chance to ooze fun and adventure. The trekking began and we all dared to cover a distance of 4 kms. On the way, we encountered the place, we were actually looking for. Oh! The cascading spring was awesome and we couldn't stop ourselves from getting wet. For an hour, we took halt and then, resumed our expedition.

We were at the apex level of the Neer Parvat- a height from which you can feel like standing close to sky. A pool there, was an ideal place to take rest. For an hour, we engaged ourselves to splash silver-white spring fall.

It was around 3:30 pm, when we were back to our camping location. We had sumptuous lunch and took a nap in the tent. The afternoon time on the bank of river Ganges is awesome. The big block of stones on the river-line appeared like stool and each one of us took best position to throw pebbles in the river.

Well, a few of my colleagues tried volley ball in the sand scape and some took part in the adventure rope walk.

With dusk, fun took an indifferent angle. All 33 of us took chair in a circular manner and started to play 'Dumsheras'- a guessing game dedicated to Bollywood movies and Anktashri. Hymm....I must say, my colleagues possesses good acting skill and singing spirit. The day called off with lip-smacking snacks and dinner.

Day 2 was even more adventurous than Day 1. Guess What! On the very day, we enjoyed the hearting pounding river rafting. All the arrangements were made by Indo-Ganges Nature Camp. We were provided life-jackets and trained guide, who taught the river rafting technique very well. It was just more then anything else. Sailing down through the smooth flow of Ganges and facing the wild rapids is  all together different. We covered 16 kms and faced 6 rapids, of which, I remembered the first one only- 'roller coaster'.

With completion of the rafting adventure, our trip came to an end. I think, I and few of my colleagues are a bit freaky. The last adventure task was something extra-ordinary. In spite of moving safe towards the developed road ways, we took pleasure to crawl high in the slippery hill-side and reach the bus. Thank God! We balanced to climb high or would have met accident, for sure.

The overall trip to Rishikesh went great. Stay tunned, till I set to pen down about my next traveling experience to the world of adventure.

Difference Between CV & Resume

While most of us use the terms 'Curriculum Vitae' (CV) and 'Resume'
interchangeably, there is a difference between these two documents.
All over the world (including India) except the US, employers ask
potential employees for a CV while applying for a position. While both
documents are used in the job application process, There is a
difference in what the contents of each should be.

To understand this, let us look at the literal meaning of these two terms:

Curriculum Vitae: The course of life;

Resume: Summary

A close look at the meaning of these terms makes things clearer. While
a CV discusses the course of life of a person, his Resume is a brief
summary of his skills and achievements. The meaning of the words offer
the basic differences between the two:

While a CV is detailed, a Resume is to the point
A CV is longer than a Resume. Usually, a CV is two or more pages long
while a Resume is essentially one page long.

A CV can contain some information about other facets of your life such
as hobbies and extracurricular activities. A Resume strictly contains
information relevant to the job.

A CV is usually used in USA only for academia and when you are
required to apply for a government grant. Potential employers usually
ask for a Resume there.

This means that while your CV when applying to two different jobs
could be same, your Resume has to be different, highlighting different
achievements in different cases.

So, what term should you use? While most times you will be asked for a
CV all over the world, you have to be cautious if you are in the USA.
In the USA, employers expect you to abide by the rules when they ask
you for your Resume.




Courtesy: Swasti Bhushan Deb

Love At First Sight

Attraction or Infatuation! Love at first sight happens, at least once in every body's life. Many of us has experienced this strange feeling, sometime, when we are even unknown of what exactly does it mean.

Like me, you might have click on the situation way back in high school. Someone breeze by you,   without even glancing back, yet you feel the world appear to be so beautiful. Eros strikes your heart and you feel the aura so romantic. Well, it sounds filmy and sometimes you can hear the virtual stammering of guitars or some romantic songs.

Famous poet John Keats is said to have enjoyed this superb feeling. It was in the autumn of the year 1818, when he was smitten at the first sight of his fiancée, Fancy Brawne.

Oh! its all about Love for which some dare to give up life. For those who feel the same, don't wait for the right time to come. Just wait for the right person to come. What if the 'Valentine's Day', the 'Romantic Rose Day' are gone. Listen to what your heart says and get going!

Come live with me and be my love,
And we will all the pleasures prove
That valleys, groves, hills, and fields,
Woods or steepy mountain yields.

And we will sit upon the rocks,
Seeing the shepherds feed their flocks,
By shallow rivers to whose falls
Melodious birds sing madrigals.

And I will make thee beds of roses
And a thousand fragrant posies,
A cap of flowers, and a kirtle
Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle;

A gown made of the finest wool
Which from our pretty lambs we pull;
Fair lined slippers for the cold,
With buckles of th purest gold;

A belt of straw and ivy buds,
With coral clasps and amber studs:
And if these pleasures may thee move,
Come live with me and be my love.

The shepherds' swains shall dance and sing
For thy delight each May morning:
If these delights thy mind may move,
Then live with me and be my love.

                             Christopher Marlowe

Rangoli Designs- Aren't they Creative!

Check out some attractive rangoli designs created by the masterminds working with IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Great Holi...Superb Rangoli

Ever since my childhood, I have pen down my artistic skill in paper. But, this Holi, I tried my hand in floor. Touch wood! me and my team members had created a sober and superb rangoli.

Being a Bengali lass from Hindu traditional family, my paint was confined to making the footprints of Goddess Lakshmi and, that to with the thick paste of rice powder. Thanks to the management team of the company, I'm working with. They helped develop the hidden talent in me and my partners, too.

* This post is dedicated to my team members- Jolly, Nisha & Neha.

Youngistan to Judge Teachers Today

The recent Bollywood flick- “ 3 IDIOTS” has touched the core of my heart. All at once, an idea knock the grey cells and my soul asked me as- How about grading Teachers? I started to surf websites with similar idea and guess what! I came across “myfaveteacher.com". It's just the one I thought.

Interestingly, the site has been signed up with more than 80 colleges all over India. I found endless reviews of teachers, that have been posted by students from Delhi College of Arts, St. Stephen's, Kirori Mal College, Delhi College of Engineering etc.

Thanks to the founder of the website, Mr. Rajat Agarwal, who gave students the chance to rate their teachers. During my educational career, my Gurus enjoyed a lot to grade me and I was left with no options to describe the likes and dislikes about my professors. Friends, you are provided with some path to highlight your opinions.

'Saari Umar Humko Teachers Ne judge Kiya
Is Pal To Hume Unko Judge Karne Do, Karne Do...

Lets Take Some Sunshine
Lets Take Some Rays
Lets Take Out Our Fears
And Judge Our Teachers...

Valentine's Day Celebartion with Friends

Canadian people celebrate the lovely day among friends and relatives to receive attention and emotional love from all their kith and kin. The concept in Finland is celebrated as a friendship day.

Valentine's Day in Japan

Japanese follow a very sweet tradition, where women gift chocolates to her valentine and make him feel special.

Chinese Celebrate Valentines Day

 

With the onset of spring season, everybody awaits for a special day, the 14th February. This day, we express feelings of love to our dear ones and share moments of joy with them. Lover-birds in China glance at the twinkling star, Vega and wish for their dream partners. The day gets its recognition with various names like, ‘The Night of Sevens’, ‘Seven Sister’s Festival’ or the ‘Daughter’s Festival’.
 

Chinese New Year 2010 Celebrate Valentine's Day

What's so special on this Chinese New Year 2010?? Wow! The new moon will announce the power of the Tiger in the aura of Valentine's celebration.

Chinese New Year falls according to the track of new moon. Chinese calendar which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems has marked 14^th February with the animal sign- TIGER. The date coincides with the 'FESTIVAL OF LOVE'- Valentine's Day.

Unlike past years, Chinese love-birds will go on following the custom on the Valentine day and as well participating in the New Year parties. New Moon will witness the joy of revelers, while twinkling star- Vega, will bless 'single to get mingle'.

For sure, gift shops will make business double the expectation. Interestingly, the color of love- red is also preferred as the lucky color in Chinese New Year parties. Souvenirs with this color will run short of collection. Its high time to have one for your dear one's.

This 2010, Turn Your Home To Heaven

Take your interior space, pour some ideas, stir with fun and make hot.


When it comes to making a dream home, work worth more than words. Life has turned so frenzied that we hardly care of turning our hazy home into a comfy heaven. But then it’s not a big deal now; we can easily try this art in a short span and yet in our small cottage.
Let’s fine-tune some ideas to décor our domicile and spray different themes for each rooms. Besides light colour scheme or wall paper we can affix some soft and hard, rough and shiny accessories; creating a chilly environment.

Lights:
Light is the chief of all decoration and nothing looks gorgeous without its presence. We can add texture at our home by mounting Wall lamps of vibrant colours for each room. We can also shed a little light by using the elegant Pasadena’s Chandelier.
Candle stand
The spectacular light dazzling on our dining table, not only makes us feel warm but also supplements sweet fragrance into the area within us. We can enjoy the beautiful glow, by using mirror as a tray and placing the superb Marilla’s crystal on it.


Mirror
A mirror reflects our image and it does same for our home. It’s amazing to mount the bejewelled ‘Swarovski mirrored wall shelf’ opposite a window such that it echoes the lovely outdoor setting and airy space.
Frame
Nothing else can capture our passion except the elegant touch of ‘endlove’frame, when placed, at the focal point of the bedroom.

Clock
Timepieces are timeless and have been used as a decorative item since 1650’s.Its various profiles define the vicinity it occupies. Sherwood’s crystal Salamander goes along way in a reading room and counts every second tick by.

Bollywood Couples in Advertisement

Real life couples from Bollywood seems busy with brand endorsement. From Ajay-Kajol to Ash-Abhishek, love line is promoting the product market line.

Take a fragrance-full shower with 'LUX' and let your clothes go three rounds in 'WHIRLPOOL'.




"Sone Se Bhi Salona Lage.........Whirlpool, Whirlpoooool"

Bollywood Marriage Party

This November, 2009, Bollywood throws wed lock ceremony one after another. After 'shilpa-Raj Vivah' actress Isha Koppikar tied the knot with restaurateur Timmy Narang....

Whoz next to welcome a new life with bidding goodbye to the year 2009.

Big Boss House in Romance

Big Boss House, these days, is getting romanticized with the silent conversation of actress Claudia Ciesla and model Pravesh Rana.Great going!...Mind Game with the 'tarka' of Love...

Chennai cheers up International Fashion Week

The metropolitan Chennai in Tamil Nadu will blow fire this December. About 30 fashion shows are coming up and no less then 60 fashion models will walk the ramp. Far away from 10 foreign countries, sexy figures and cool physiques will don themselves in 1500 chic outfits.

The International Fashion Week will be held at the luxury complex of Hotel Le Royal Meridien. The event will cater to the collections of Neeta Lulla, Sidney Sladen, Pria Kataria Puri, Aslam Khan, Rahul and Gunjan et al. Sources confirmed that other then esteemed fashion designers, newbie designers will showcase their creativity.

Chennai Fashion Week will be taking place from 14^th to 20^th December.

So, friends fashion festival is about to begin. Get set with your best attire....