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Tuesday 31 July 2012

Keep performing no matter what they say.


When they say words that hurt and pull you down, don’t give into their dirty talks. Don’t lose courage and respect, rather be yourself. You’ve been a witness to your life and upbringing. Hold on to your values and stay firm on them. The more they try to distract you, get more focused and keep doing your duties. Don’t say big words; let your work speak for you. And whatever you do, perform with utmost perfection, so that you leave no stone unturned, giving them no excuses for accusing you.

Monday 30 July 2012

Life is an adventure.




Leading a plain life is no fun; in order to live it to the fullest you need to have new dreams, goals, aspirations and zeal each day. A worthy life has many challenges to encounter and a lot of lessons to learn, but that can happen only if you see each day as a blessing and every moment as an opportunity. A straight line of events make life boring but in order to experience adventure you need to figure out ways in the maze of life.

Friday 27 July 2012

Oh what a feisty week it was on our Facebook page. 'Kha-Peele-Tareef' Khana a week long 'Praise the Food' celebration that began on the 18th till the 26th of July.


We all love food and those who cook for us, do it with complete devotion. It isn't that easy to get everything from cleaning, chopping, sautéing, steaming/baking/cooking, to garnishing- absolutely perfect. And neither we take a second to comment on what's missing and what's not right. But, when it comes to praising, we often become stingy. Or probably that is one habit we've not inculcated. 


But, whether you say it or not, a few phrases let the person who cooked know that you simply loved it. So we came up with 6 such 'praise-phrases' that our food lovers speak out automatically with the very first bite/morsel of that delicious delicacy cooked well. 


So, all the awesome cooks, keep cooking great savouries.

And you food lovers, keep complimenting!



Thursday 26 July 2012

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Poem vs SONG


Ask them to recite a poem and they’ll hesitate, but when you ask them to sing their favourite song they won’t mind it rather would even shake a leg and move their booty too. Toddlers today love entertainment already and before song critics and reviewers rate them a hit, you can know it before hand from these cute little kids.

Humpty dumpty, johnny and spider poems take a back seat viz a viz latest bollywood item numbers. They are absolutely aware of the latest steps and music of “chinta ta chita chita, daaru desi, ante amalapuram, dhinka chika, dabang, character dheela, chamakchalo, shiela ki jawani, munni badnam hui,” etc.

Wonder how many engineers, doctors, professors, etc. will our country make, but it’s for sure that we have a lot of competition in film industry coming soon!

Tuesday 24 July 2012

Quit Arrogance…call it a movement if you want.


Some people take their arrogance to be a part of their hotness. Money, power and beauty might put you on top of the world but don’t let your common sense and humanity be suppressed under their weight. Start applying your brains. Make right use of what you’ve been gifted. Govern your actions with humility. 

Monday 23 July 2012

Online shopping- easy shopping!


This summer doesn’t seem to end. Stepping out in heat especially for groceries seems quite a task. Then why waste time and energy, when you can use it for some thing more productive. Visit us at MyGrahak.com and shop all your needs at one place.

And just incase it rains, you can sit in your balcony and enjoy some pakodas and tea while we home deliver your order. 

Saturday 21 July 2012

A song to hum...


Sometimes a song gets stuck in your head and you can’t stop humming it. It strikes a note with emotional strings and begins to govern rhythm in your acts. So whether you are drafting a report, cooking or travelling, you simply want to play that song along. It feels so real and it sounds so you, a song just made for you. Telling a saga of your sentiments and you keep playing it in a loop.

Music certainly has its way of healing. 


Friday 20 July 2012

Manage your work smartly; attempt what excites you first.


Making a task list everyday is a great tool of managing time, work and your energy. By having it in front of you, know exactly what is to be done, can calculate an estimate time per task, and can keep some buffer time for your breaks and distractions. A task list helps you set target for the day.

However, there are those for whom a task list does not work that well. They begin fretting that how on earth can so much be done during a day. Or they get so anxious that to avoid more the work of stress or more so the stress of looking at the list, knowing or unknowingly begin to whiling away more work hours in things that can put them at ease. Which makes it all the more tough for them to focus.

If you found yourself nodding at any of the above, then you must address this problem right away. Instead of fretting and avoiding, start taking your tasks one at a time. Not everybody is great at multitasking. So once you have your to do list, just pick one task that is high on priority or you feel you can manage easily. It’s exactly like attempting your exams; you choose the section that you know you are best at. This has 2 good reasons, one you end up attempting something you are good at and two once you are in a groove your confidence goes up a few notches, pumping up your capabilities to take up things that otherwise you felt were hard to attempt.

So buck up, focus, choose and attempt. Just believe in yourself that you can do it.

Thursday 19 July 2012

Watch out your temperament.


For every penny of money that you are earning, are you sure you are not putting your values and manners at stake. You might hold a senior position, but hope you are not forgetting to be humane.

Life today is so busy and challenging that none of us realize that all we are choosing to do or to be has a high opportunity cost. You eat out every day at the cost of your stomach (junk food you see isn’t that good for your daily diet). You lose temper every now and then at the cost of your health. You travel by your own vehicle at the cost of your fuel, car maintenance, driving stress and even at the cost of nature.



But the most you sacrifice amongst all is your temperament and good manners.

Lives today have no patience and no respect for other beings. There is no sense of empathy left and everybody on the road is frustrated. People today are so packed with irritation and anger that they burst out with foul words much easily than 2 words of courtesy, gratitude or affection.

So there’s a need to watch out. What you are choosing and at what cost? Is it worth the value that you are sacrificing? Are you or were you the person that you act these days? Is it stress or you have changed for bad? Watch out your thoughts and words. People around are human beings and everyone is facing some crisis.

Learn to be human, before you begin to act like a brainless bully.

Wednesday 18 July 2012

KHA-PEELE-TAREEF KHANA - A Week Long Celebration!


MyGrahak celebrates the goodness of great food with 'Praise the Food' Week. Join us on Facebook and win a chance to grab exciting prizes through contests announced during the week long celebration!

Don't miss your chance to delight yourself daily with a creative depiction of words that you use to praise a yummy dish.

Just click the picture above and land on our exciting page!

Tuesday 17 July 2012

The Joy of Gifting


Wrapped and tied with a ribbon, receiving a gift is always a pleasure. The sight of it excites you and makes you feel thought of and loved.


But as we grow older this token of gratitude, appreciation and expression of love seems to die down. Not that we abandon gifting, but we don’t do it that often. We miss occasions, delay or sometimes think of it as a liability or formality. Nowadays if you notice, even in the family gifting is done out of compulsion and not out of joy to make the other person feel special.

Yes it is expensive to buy anything these days and people also expect much. But we can always manage a token of affection, a little something for those whom we love and admire. When buying a gift, think of their interests, choice and buy something of use. And you’ll experience joy and immense satisfaction.

The joy of gifting or receiving a gift, both should be done humbly. Psychologists say that gifting is a surprisingly complex and important part of human behaviour and interaction. It strengthens bonds and helps in sending out positive vibes. You don’t need an occasion to do so, just when yu want to make someone’s day and there’s a lot that you wish to convey, go ahead and say it with a gift. It could be a book if they love to read, a pen stand for their desk, an accessory, perfume, etc., if you’d explore options are many.

So go ahead and begin spreading the joy of gifting.


Monday 16 July 2012

Kick-start your day


Kick-start your day, you must to shed off the grip of laziness. Some do it with their cup of hot coffee and tea; some open their eyes to newspaper only. Yoga and exercise works for health mongers and a few get up to the music’s beat. Know what gives you the ignition to rise and get your engines roaring. Make your mornings brighter with a peppy embrace from your end too.  Forget what happened in the past and be grateful for today. Get up and get going, it is time to kick start your day.


Wishing all a happy week with an awesome Monday!

Friday 13 July 2012

Basics of Greatness


Logical sense backed by continuous effort, makes the most arduous task workable. And when you are driven by passion, results automatically achieve heights unmatched; flagging greatness.

Think it over!

Thursday 12 July 2012

Hanuman of Indian Showbizz on his Heavenly Abode…

Legends are people who prove their brilliance in every move they make. They master perfection in their forte, which is passion driven. They are proud of whom they are and do everything in their individual style, becoming a brand name in themselves.

And one such legend who left us on his heavenly abode was, Shri Dara Singh. A wrestler turned actor who has won many laurels in wrestling championships, both at national and international levels. In his career as a wrestler, Dara Singh ji has fought around 500 professional fights, all undefeated.

It is hard to find words for this Rustam-e-Hind, watching whom all we kids would jump off the floor, raising our fists up high in the air, would shout out loud with all our might-“Jai Shri Raaaaam”. Anyone who grew up watching Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana would know and feel for his loss.

His tough appearance on the outside had a soft heart inside, which was reflected in the characters he played. And the people who’ve known him have drawn immense inspiration from him, both in real and reel life.

While we move on, life has taken away another star from earth and placed it in the sky. You shall be remembered always. Jai Shri Ram!



Wednesday 11 July 2012

And we’re back with a Monsoon Splash!


Yes we’ve been away for a while, but now we are back with rains of respite.

So how have you been enjoying the monsoon lately???

Oh yes, you have work, you are in your office attire, your whites will catch stain and what about those branded pair of shoes that costed you couple of grand. And yes, an umbrella too is a style statement, that’s the reason you shopped it the moment you spotted it online. If you don’t show it off now, then when will you?

You see that’s the downside of growing up. We make all elderly excuses of behaving maturely. Which is completely fine, but doesn’t it make you feel tied and bounded?

If there’s a bleak yes, deep down inside trying to make itself audible, acknowledge it. And when it rains on the weekends, get drenched. Feel the raindrops on your skin. Let them pat you on your back and soothe you with its caresses. Let the water drip from your hair, head, nose, elbows, fingers and clothes. Splash some water with your foot. Pull out those waste papers and float a few boats. Do all that makes you happy when it rains. Praise the skies and embrace the love that they send you from far above.
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