CC Issue No. 75-Nov 12

Consultants’ Corner Volume 5 | Number 75 | Nov 2012 | Page 1– 13

Do we still jog?

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Being authentic Page. 04

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Inside Being authentic The Oxford dictionary defines the word „authentic‟ as „known to be real and genuine‟. In the workplace, it refers to your genuine behavioural patterns and those of your colleagues. It is very easy to be authentic with near and dear ones without any fear..….…

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What’s up at NCRCL?

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Message from Dr. RSM

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Being authentic You, Me and God The Rules for Being Human Review Corner What’s up at NCRCL?

10 An Exclusive Talk 11 Parichay 12 Quiz Corner 12 Birthday Corner 13 Ha Ha Ha !!! see more..page 8-9

You, Me and God

Review Corner

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Sophisticated, to the points of his pointed toes.....

Book Review: Transforming dia…...

Indians to Transform Inread more..page 8

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Parichay An exclusive talk with Praveena K R see more..page 10

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Consultants’ Corner

Message from Dr. RSM

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Do we still jog?

Dr. R. S. Murali muralirs@ncrcl.com

The statement "the only thing permanent is change" needs to undergo a change right now. All of us know that unless we renew ourselves quite often we will become obsolete. The reason for this is that while the statement definitely reflects the idea that change is important, it does not seem to take into account the rate of the change.

The speed with which the changes are taking place today is unimaginable. It is stated that innovations indicate the rate of evolution.

“You need to travel faster than Inventions marking the innovations denote the evolution of man. For several centuries there were not many inventions (read innovations) and the time was the industry; you need to be really moving slowly with literally no changes in the quality of life of one ahead of others both in terms generation and the next. In the last century the world has changed faster than the last few thousand years. Currently one calendar year contributes of quality and quantity. If not innovations equivalent to several centuries, and the pace is increasing. you will still be jogging while All these indicate the speed with which we need to catch up. When I say „we‟, I mean the people who are supposed to do intellectual work (professionals). Let us look at some of the following:

others are running.”

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In the last one year, how many new concepts have we learnt?

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What are the areas in which we think we continue to be an expert?

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What are the new skill sets we have acquired to rollout our ideas?

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What are the ways in which we have changed the way we have been working?

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Has there been any changes in the time we have allotted for professional development vis-a-vis the time we have for our personal work?

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Have we thought about any new skill sets we need to acquire in order to enhance our professional success?

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Are we clear about how we will be using technology to enhance our service delivery?

These are some of the preliminary and basic questions we need to ask ourselves. If for most of the questions our answer is not in the affirmative, we need to look at ourselves. We have an issue, particularly because we are in the field of adding intellectual value to our clients. We need to travel faster than the industry, we need to be ahead of others both in terms of quality and quantity. If not we will still be jogging while others are running. Are we running or are we still jogging?

Obituary .

NCRCL mourns the death of Mr. N.C. Sampath, Partner, N.C. Rajagopal & Co., Erode Office who passed away on 29.10.2012. Our heartfelt condolences to his son Mr. Ravikrishnan, Director, NCRCL and his family.

Consultants’ Corner

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Being authentic Rekha Murali rekha@ncrcl.com (As published in „The Hindu—opportunities‟ dated October 17, 2012)

Being authentic defines living your life in an honest way, in tune with your values, beliefs and goals.

The Oxford dictionary defines the word „authentic‟ as „known to be real and genuine‟. In the workplace, it refers to your genuine behavioural patterns and those of your colleagues. It is very easy to be authentic with near and dear ones without any fear, but what happens at the workplace? With your boss or colleagues, you want to be accepted and liked and hence play a role to fit in.

Although you may feel accepted by the group, are you being true to your inner self?

You may feel confined and unreal. What happens when you listen to your inner calling and try to be genuine?

There may be some initial resistance from your co-workers or boss, who may have different perspectives, but a genuine person is always respected and accepted in the long run. To be authentic, you should not wear a mask and be artificial at the workplace.

So how can one be authentic? Although it may seem unconventional and a little difficult to follow, being genuine is more rewarding than not being so. Authentic behaviour helps develop integrity, confidence and self-esteem. When you are sincere and genuine, you are able to recognise and face problems in an honest way making it easier to arrive at solutions. Since none can have a rigid personality, what is required is a flexible attitude that helps you seize each opportunity that life brings along to change and grow.

Focus on values: Focus on values that are important to you and cultivate them. This helps you set clear personal and professional goals. When there is clarity about values and goals, you normally tend to be on the right path taking the right decisions that help the team and the organisation.

Be honest: At the workplace, communicate clearly and with honesty to prevent any misunderstanding. You need to say exactly what you mean in a respectful and polite way, keeping in mind the feelings of the persons involved. Gaps and hints in communication are never a good substitute for honest feedback, comments or opinions.

Avoid being judgmental: Being open and accepting others and their opinions helps you have an open-mind, which in turn helps you avoid jumping to quick assumptions.

This leads to a “Authentic behaviour helps healthy, genuine develop integrity, confidence relationship with and self-esteem. When you are co-workers.

sincere and genuine, you are

Check yo u r able to recognise and face emotions: Being problems in an honest way authentic also means controlling making it easier to arrive at your emotions as solutions.” you need to respect and consider the needs of others. You cannot upset the apple-cart just because you are angry with someone.

Try to look from the other person‟s point of view and see if their perspective is different and beneficial.

Question yourself: To check your level of authenticity, here is a checklist which can be done only if you are honest with yourself.

Are you comfortable with the decisions you make at work?

Do you feel loved and respected in the work environment?

Are you giving your best to the job you are in?

Do you keep your promises?

Is your communication with your co-workers genuine?

Does your workplace make you happy?

Are you happy with your work?

If you have answered „yes‟ to most of these questions, then go ahead and enjoy your work and relationship with colleagues. Being authentic begins and ends with you. It also motivates and develops authenticity in others. So, be authentic and bring harmony into your life and into the lives of others too!

You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with.

- Wayne Dyer

Consultants’ Corner You, Me and God Namith O C namith@ncrcl.com Talk by Swami Chinmayananda

"Swamiji, I don't believe in God".

It was a young man, modern, tight pants, tobacco pipe stuck at waist, trim thin moustache. He spoke English with an Americanized drawl, and was evidently one of our university products, with higher education abroad.

Sophisticated, to the points of his pointed toes.

Swamiji beamed. "Excellent!" With a broad welcoming smile, nodding his head slowly, Swamiji continued: "That's fine. I like you. You are the man I have wanted to meet. I like your outspokenness. You are intelligent and you think independently. You have the courage to speak out your conviction, straight from the shoulder, as they say. Now come, WHAT KIND of GOD is it that you don't believe in?"

The young man, who had made his statement about his non-believing, with a little hesitation, probably at his own audacity at denying GOD before a God-man, was pleasantly surprised at Swamiji's cordial tone and benign smile, and, feeling encouraged, went on: "This God, who sits above the clouds, and judges men, and dispenses favours and punishments by remote-control, at his own sweet will, don't you think Swamiji, it is all hocus pocus?"

Swamiji laughed. "Shake hands, young man. I am entirely with you. Now, we are two, together. I too, don't believe in THAT KIND OF GOD. But........hmm, did you have breakfast before coming?"

"Yes, Swamiji."

"Well, what did you have for breakfast?"

"The usual things, porridge, toast, scrambled eggs, coffee...."

"Eggs. That's nice. Eggs! Now, where did the eggs come from Ram, that's your name isn't it?"

Ram, with his brows raised, feeling that Swamiji was leading upto something, said: " I don't exactly know, probably one of those new poultry farms near Poona".

Swamiji: "I don't mean that. How are eggs made? Do they grow in fields, or are they made in factories?"

"Simple. I think you are trying to pull my legs, but all the same I'll answer you. Hens, of course. Hens lay eggs, you know!" Ram said with an air of flippancy. Nodding his head, up and down, thoughtfully, Swamiji Continued: " I see, I see, so the eggs come from hens. Now where do the hens come from?"

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Ram, an intelligent man, could see the trap he was being led into. He started saying: "Of course from.....".

Then wide eyed, looked at Swamiji silently. Swamiji smiled: "So, eggs come from hens, hens come from eggs, which again come from other hens, and so on, ad-infinitum. Can you, Ram, say with any certainty, which was the first cause? Egg or hen? How and why?

Swamiji, now addressing all the “God is not just a person or devotees present, individual, sitting in a palace went on: "You see, above the clouds, dispensing God is not just a person or individ- favours. It stands to reason ual, sitting in a that every effect must have palace above the had a cause prior to it.” clouds, dispensing favours. It stands to reason that every effect must have had a cause prior to it. The watch that you are wearing did not make itself.

Your breakfast did not cook itself. There was a cause, in each case. The cause must have emerged from a previous cause. GOD is now the first cause. The sole cause. The UNCAUSED CAUSE. There was no cause before Him. He is the oldest, the most ancient, He was before TIME. The Sanaatanah, the Puraanah. This `Causation hunting' is the favourite pastime of the evolving human intellect -- trying to trace everything to its ultimate origin. That which is beyond the point at which the intellect gets stalled, is G-O-D. The intellect cannot come to a conclusion as to the ultimate cause as in the age - old example of the hen and the egg. `Thus far -- not farther' is the limitation of the capacity of the human intellect."

Ram was flushed with excitement. He was thrilled. In a faltering voice he asked " There does seem to be something in what you say, Swamiji. Am I to understand that THAT is God?" "That, which you now speak of as GOD, my boy, the muslim calls Allah; the christian refers to as "My father in Heaven"; the Parsee as Ahura Mazda. These are a few of the different ways in which HE or IT is referred to, but all are referring to the SAME SUPREME PRINCIPLE. The cause behind all causes. The source of all that was, now is, and ever will be. The Vedas refer to it as BRAHMAN, the Absolute, the infinite. THE TRUTH IS ONE. THE WISE SPEAK OF IT VARIOUSLY." “But, Swamiji, the description does not seem to be complete. Is that all that God is? How can one come to know Him?" -contd on next page

You give but little when you give off your possessions. It is when you give off yourself that you truly give.

- Kahlil Gibran

Consultants’ Corner "Now, you are really getting somewhere. I have not `described' God. He cannot be described. To define is Him is to defile Him. What I pointed out only constitutes one way, one manner, of approaching the Truth. It is just one aspect. Now, Your second question asks `How can one come to know Him?' `Know him!' He cannot be `known' as you know this table or this chair or your wife or your pipe. He is not an object of the intellect. He is the VERY SUBJECT. Have you heard of the great disciple of the Kenopanishad who approached the Master and enquired:"Revered Sir, What is IT, directed by which the mind cognizes objects, the eyes see, the ears hear and so on?' The master cryptically answered :"It is the eye of the eye; the ear of the ear, the mind of the mind'. In fact It is the VERY Subject that enables the eyes to see, the ear to hear etc.

It is not an object of the senses or the Mind or the Intellect. Hence, to answer your question, I have to tell you that you cannot make God an object of Knowledge.

An example will elucidate the idea. You are walking along a dark country road at night, occasionally illuminating your path with the aid of a battery torch; you want to know how the torch gives light; you unscrew the torch, you will not be able to see the battery cells, as the bulb will not emit light unless powered by the battery of cells. Similarly, the eyes, the ears, the mind and the intellect, all of which get their own power to function from the LIFE PRINCIPLE, cannot understand IT as an object. God is thus conceived of as the life principle, in every one."

The audience sat spell bound listening to Swamiji, exposition of a difficult vedantic truth in easy lucid style.

"Then Swamiji, you say that God or Truth is something abstract that cannot be seen or heard or touched -- or even thought of. Am I right?"

“You are very much right. In fact, God is all this and much more. The Bhagawad Geeta says: `Weapons cleave It not; fire burns It not; water wets It not; wind dries It not. This self cannot be cut, nor burnt nor wetted nor dried.' It is not material; It is not matter, understand."

"Why did you `Self'?"

"The Supreme, Life Principle, is also the SELF in you, in me and in everybody. It is the innermost core of your personality. The popular misconception is that `man is a body, with a soul'. That it is not correct. The Truth is that `Man is THE SOUL, in a body'. He is eternal. The role of the body is likened to a worn out garment that is discarded by the wearer at his will."

Now, the other members of the audience who had been listening with awe and reverence took the opportunity to clear their doubts.

"Swamiji, if God cannot be seen or thought of, is an abstraction, is there any significance to idol worship?"

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"Of course there is a lot. When your dear son is in America, and you cannot see him whenever you want, do you or do you not get solace by looking at his photograph? You do know that the photo IS NOT YOUR SON, but only a piece of paper with various tones of grey, but it reminds you of your beloved boy and his great love for you. So also the idols in temples are to remind the devotees of the ideal, the Supreme. Since the human mind cannot conceive of a formless Supreme, God is conceived of in the form as represented by an idol. To the earnest devotee, the idol appears as a living embodiment of his Lord, and he goes into ecstasy at its sight. It is, however, necessary to remember that the idol is NOT God, but represents God." “Why is it, Swamiji, that as in Christianity or Islam, a particular day of the week is not earmarked in Hinduism for temple worship?"

At this question, Swamiji drew himself up, straightened and roared at the top of His voice; “HINDUISM IS NOT A PART TIME RELIGION." He then explained at length that aspiration to associate with divinity cannot be restricted to any particular time." Have you heard of the school boy who said that `the earth is round on Sundays and flat on other days'? So also, a man cannot be made to be divine on Sundays and devilish on all other days.

(Maybe, most of us are that way!)

So constant practice, frequent association with the good etc., are needed. The temple visits and worship should elevate the mind of the seeker and help him to keep his mind in a higher plane. He should also take other steps to continue the purification of the mind at all times of the day, at home, in the office, at the market place."

"What is a pure mind, Swamiji?"

"A pure mind is one which is calm, free from agitations.

Agitations are caused mainly by our likes and dislikes and desires. Desires spell disaster, fulfilled or frustrated.

Mahatma Gandhi was very fond of the `Sthitha Pragna' portion of the second chapter of the Bhagawad Geeta, in which the causes and consequences of desire are most graphically described. It is the ladder of fall: "When a man thinks of objects, attachments for them arise; from attachment, desire is born; from desire (unfulfilled) arises anger; from anger comes delusion; from delusion loss of memory, the destruction of discrimination; from destruction of discrimination he perishes." contd on next page

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

- Albert Einstein

Consultants’ Corner Swamiji added: “The Lord also points out then the three great entrances to hell are lust, anger and greed."

One in the audience asked: "I have read a good deal Swamiji, I also have convictions. Yet, to put these values in practice is my problem."

Swamiji "This was exactly Arjuna's problem. The Lord advised him, Recognise your real enemies. They are desire and anger, born of passionate nature, all devouring and sinful'. Knowing your enemies will enable you to destroy them. Knowing your weaknesses, you will make efforts to discard them. Once you locate a dead rat in your wardrobe, that was emitting foul odour, you will promptly pick it up by the tail and throw it as far away as possible."

"Our sastras have laid down a clear cut procedure. The three - fold practice consists of Sravana, Manana and Nidhidhyasana - Hearing is not in one-ear-out-the other, `It is attentive listening to discourses on our great scriptures (including reading them), contemplating on the ideas contained therein, and lastly meditation. Many people come and tell me that they have gone through the Geeta many times. I tell them `Let the Geeta go through you once at least. It will do you more good.' Not just hearing or reading but absorption of the great ideas contained therein, assimilating them, and living those values will alone produce a radiance in the life of an individual. Proper understanding and correct attitudes are important. For example, we often meet the allegation that Hinduism is an `out-of-the world religion' meant only for the recluse. The spirit of Hinduism is not understood by those who say this. Wealth is not taboo for the seeker, but the constant craving for wealth IS. Property is not prohibited, but one is enjoined to use it in the service of society.

The vedantic concept of renunciation has nothing to do with have or have-not, in a physical sense; it means the attitude of non-attachment. The classical example of our ancient lore is that of Emperor Janaka, living in the luxury of a palace, but still considered such a great saint and sage that great aspirants went to him for guidance.

If you ask me `how to start', my answer is `Just start'.

When? Now~ Today is the best day. A better day will not come.

The greatest master who lived and worked for the cause of religion in India, Adi Sankara, has laid down the prescription: "Bhagawad Geeta and Vishnu Sahasranama are to be chanted; always the form of the Lord of Lakshmi is to be meditated upon. The mind is to be led towards the company of the good. Wealth is to be shared with the needy.

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Now, many people wait for retirement to take to religion.

They will never take to it, because they will have new problems in the way.

"There goes the lunch time bell. All of you please have prasad at the annakshetra before you go."

Hari om! Hari Om!! Hari Om!!!

The Rules for Being Human Quotes of Philosopher-Lecturer Shri.J. Krishnamurthi (Popularly known as JK & Jiddu).

You will receive a body You may like it or hate it, but it will be yours for the entire period for this time around.

You will learn lessons You are enrolled in a full time informal school called life.

Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or think them irrelevant and stupid.

There are no mistakes only lessons Growth is a process of trial & error and experimentation.

The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately "works".

A lesson is repeated until learned A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can then go on to the next lesson (in that series). You are going through many lesson "series" at the same time.

Learning lessons does not end There is no part of life that does not contain lessons. If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.

"There" is no better than "here" When you're "there" has become a "here", you will simply obtain another "there" that will, again, look better than "here".

Others are merely mirrors of you You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.

What you make of your life is up to you You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.

Your answers lie within The answers to life's questions lie inside of you. All you need to do is. look, listen, and trust.

THE CHALLENGE IS TO KEEP IN MIND ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Lasting change happens when people see for themselves that a different way of life is more fulfilling than their present one.

- Eknath Easwaran

Consultants’ Corner Review Corner Book Review: Transforming Indians to Transform India Book Publisher: Chinmaya Udghosh Year of Release: 2012 Karthik M V karthikmv@ncrcl.com

FIX THE INDIAN AND INDIA IS FIXED - this is the motto with which Chinmaya Mission has launched this book. The book says if each Indian is transformed then the whole nation, INDIA is transformed. The main focus of the book is the individual. According to the authors, for transformation “for transformation to happen in to happen in the he the individual, he needs to individual, needs to improve improve in 7 wellness aspects, in 7 wellness viz., Patriotic Transformation, aspects, viz., P h y s i c a l T r a n s f o r m a t i o n , Patriotic TransforEmotional Transf ormati on, mation, Physical Intellectual Transformation, Transformation, Emotional TransC u l t u r a l T r a n s f o r m a t i o n , formation, IntelSpiritual Transformation and lectual Transfordeveloping an Universal Outlook” mation, Cultural Transformation, Spiritual Transformation and developing an Universal Outlook. If these are improved then he can lead a life which is more meaningful and contributory to the society.

The book starts off with messages from the President and the Prime Minister of India. The foreword has been co-written by Swami Swatmananda and Swami Chidrupananda who are the Directors of the All India Chinmaya Yuva Kendra.

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The book was launched as part of the birth centenary celebrations of Swami Chinmayananda, founder of Chinmaya Mission.

The best part of this book is that all the seven aspects of transformation which seem quite redundant are brought out beautifully in the form of stories. The stories are highly realistic and this increases the effectiveness of the message put across.

The story kicks off with an exhibition organised at the Andheri Sports Complex where a character THE ONE who is destined to transform India would be arriving. Later as the chapter progresses the suspense is revealed subtly and the core idea of the book takes charge from there. The book is very similar to a novel in presentation but much more effective and educative than the usual novels. The arrangement of chapters and the usage of language are deliberated upon carefully. Also a word of praise to the authors for their innovative idea of inserting quotes, snippets and one liners. Reading these alone adds value to the reader. The only drawback of the book is that it would take time for the reader to absorb some concepts explained in the book save otherwise this book is definitely much more than a onetime read. But the intention of the authors in writing it is much bigger, they want the book to not only be read and enjoyed alone but it should make the reader think, act and TRANSFORM himself.

For more details on the book and the process of Transformation please visit: http://transformingindians.org

What’s up at NCRCL?

Bhavana got engaged to Vinodh on 28th October 2012. Hearty Congratulations to Bhavana & Vinodh!

Pradeep Rajendra Kumar and K S Satya Narayana left NCRCL this month for better prospects.

We wish them all the very best in all their endeavours !!

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

- Helen Keller

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What’s up at NCRCL?

NCRCL along with KIPA conducted a Training Needs Assessment workshop for Taluk Panchayat officials on the project Strengthening of Financial Management of Taluk Panchayats in Karnataka on 17th October 2012 at Vikasa Soudha, Bangalore

Ayudha Pooja celebrations at NCRCL Bangalore and Chennai on 22nd October 2012

Caught s'napping'!

"Our very own cameraman, C S Suresh caught these kittens in a cosy pose on the wheel of a motorbike. C S Suresh is a good photographer and his eye for rare poses is evident here. He has been officially designated with this task for all events at NCRCL! Great work, CSS! "

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An Exclusive Talk with Praveena K R

Praveena K R M.Com, ACA, CISA Working as Consultant Born on 04th May Email: praveena@ncrcl.com Mob No: +91 99724 15764

CC. The meaning of your name.

Praveena: Google says 'Skilled Person' ;)

CC. What do you most hate in a person?

Praveena: Arrogance, Lack of humanity

CC. Nickname.

Praveena: None

CC. Team work vs Individual work – your comments.

Praveena: I prefer team work for our sort of work.

Intelligently bringing together the inputs of numerous professionals helps to improve quality of work.

CC. Your dream job.

Praveena: Am not after Designations.... just want to work with like minded professionals on awesome projects and earn a decent pay!

CC Your first impression of NCRCL. Praveena: Rare workplace where people have the freedom to be ORIGINAL! CC. What personal/emotional characteristic of yours do you want to change?

Praveena: I would like to control my temper and do more physical exercise!

CC. Money or job satisfaction?

Praveena: Both are essential, but job satisfaction is priority.

CC. Your Stress buster.

Praveena: Reading, music, my son!

CC. Do you have a small circle of close friends, rather than a large number of friends?

Praveena: Yes, I have a small circle of close friends.

CC. What do you most like about a person?

Praveena: Honesty, Sincerity

CC. Do you make efforts to get others to laugh and smile?

Praveena: Think I do, though its upto you to say if it works! :D CC. Your heart rules your head or your head rules your heart?

Praveena: Bit of both, depends on the situation.

CC. What kind of special talent do you have?

Praveena: Carnatic Music, Handwork CC. What are your hobbies?

Praveena: Fiction reading, Music

Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a songbird will come.

- Chinese proverb

Parichay

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Quiz Corner 1. With which „social‟ entrepreneur would you associate Purti group of companies ?

2. Who owns the fashion line “Bal Bachche”

The right answer was given by

3. With whom has Starbucks entered into a JV in India?

N.C. Ravikrishnan, Bhavana R, Krithiga Priyadharsini R and Suresh S Meti

4. With which celebrity would you asscoiate the Skylight Group of Companies ?

5. Which retail chain started as a butter manufacturer in Ooty in 1905

by Muthuswami Mudaliar ?

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Answer To last month’s Knowledge Snippet question: Who invented the safety pin?

Answer: Walter Hunt

Birthday Corner!

Ha Ha Ha !!!

Subba Rao - 25th Nov

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