Deep Mehta

Did you know that there is a system in our constitution, as per the 1969 act, in section " 49-O" that a person can go to the polling booth, confirm his identity, get his finger marked and convey the presiding election officer that he doesn't want to vote anyone! Yes such a feature is available, but obviously these leaders have never disclosed it. This is called "49-O". Why should you go and say " I VOTE NOBODY"... because, in a ward, if a candidate wins, say by 123 votes, and that particular ward has received "49-O" votes more than 123, then that polling will be cancelled and will have to be re-polled. Not only that, but the candidature of the contestants will be removed and they cannot contest the re-polling, since people had already expressed their decision on them. This would bring fear into parties and hence look for genuine candidates for their parties for election. This would change the way; of our whole political system.... it is see...

One Day I Decided to Quit One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my Spirituality... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. God, I said. Can you give me one good reason not to quit His answer surprised me... Look around, He said. Do you see the fern and the bamboo Yes, I replied. When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said. In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit. He said. Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to th...

Ten Commandments for Peace of Mind!!! 1. Do Not Interfere In Others' Business Unless Asked. Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others' affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, our direction. This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently the existence of God. God has created each one of us in a unique way. No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. All men or women act the way they do because God within them prompts them that way. There is God to look after everything. Why are you bothered? Mind your own business and you will keep Your peace. 2. Forgive And Forget. This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind. We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or harms us. We nurture grievances. This...

Ten Guidelines From God  1 QUIT WORRYING: Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Alternatively, do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?  2. PUT IT ON THE LIST: Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I cannot help you until you turn it over to Me. Moreover, although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of many things for you that you never even realize.  3. TRUST ME:  Once you have given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me.  Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.  Problem with finances? Put it on My list.  Prob...

18 Ways to Improve your Body Language     1. Don't cross your arms or legs – You have probably already heard you shouldn't cross your arms as it might make you seem defensive or guarded. This goes for your legs too. Keep your arms and legs open. 2. Have eye contact, but don't stare – If there are several people you are talking to, give them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening. Keeping too much eye-contact might creep people out. Giving no eye-contact might make you seem insecure. 3. Don't be afraid to take up some space – Taking up space by for example sitting or standing with your legs apart a bit signals self-confidence and that you are comfortable in your own skin. 4. Relax your shoulders – When you feel tense it's easily winds up as tension in your shoulders. They might move up and forward a bit. Try to relax. Try to loosen up by shaking the shoulders a bit and move them back slightly. 5. Nod when they are talking – n...

10 Steps for Maintaining a Positive Attitude in the Workplace Every workplace is different, and accordingly, each has unique challenges. Simple solutions do not apply to every business, especially if managers and employees are constrained by rigid labor agreements or ill-conceived business models. Nevertheless, the following time-tested principles should serve as a checklist designed to assist leader/managers in the never-ending challenge of maintaining a positive overall attitude in the workplace. 1. The leader/manager should, first and foremost, demonstrate a commitment to the organization through hard work and responsible behavior. "Nothing is so infectious as example."La Rochefoucauld "Example is the school of humankind, and they will learn at no other."Edmund Burke "Any team can be a miracle team, but you have to go out and work for your miracles."Pat Riley 2. The leader must be competent and worthy of leadership. "Leadership comes from compet...

The 7 C's of Happiness  The Most Trusted Way to Find a Home Job What are the critical ingredients for experiencing genuine happiness? Here are seven elements of life that I believe are essential to the attainment of human happiness. I call them the "7 C's in the pursuit of happiness." One is not more important than any of the others. Compassion  In order to evolve into a state of happiness, you must develop your in-born ability to care about life, to value life in all its forms, to engage in loving, kind actions, to cultivate an attitude of what Nobel laureate, Dr. Albert Schweitzer called "reverence for life," (including your own). Contentment  Inner calm. Peace of mind and heart does not mean acceptance of everything that happens. It does mean letting go of fear. When you live life fearlessly, you experience a kind of peace that permeates every cell of your body, every thought of your mind, every emotion of your heart, every element of your spirit. Connect...

The First Secret: The power of Love.Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think. Loving thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships. Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about ourselves and others. If we want to love someone, we need to consider their needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help recognize him or her when you meet. * The Second Secret: The power of Respect.You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them. The first person you need to respect is yourself. To begin to gain self-respect ask yourself,"What do I respect about myself? " To gain respect for others, even those you may dislike, ask yourself, "What do I respect about them?" * The Third Secret: The power of Giving.If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it! The more love you give, the more you will receive. To love is to give of yourself, freely and Unconditionally. Practice random acts of kindness. The sec...

  Holding your nerve in a bear market requires both sound knowledge and a cool head. If you can do so, you can both reduce losses and find profitable gems gathering dust. After all, it's worth remembering that that most revered of all investment prophets Warren Buffet eyes bear markets with a special gleam in his eye - for it's at such times that buying opportunities are available with handsome value in-built into their prices. Here are ten rules from a master trader to steer by in difficult times... Flick the switch You'll never make rational investment decisions if you're mesmerised by the gyrating prices on your screen. Steel yourself not to look at prices, read market reports or talk to stockbrokers during trading hours. Markets are not going to turn for the better just because you will them to. And, as prices have fallen so far, it matters little if you miss the first inch of their eventual recovery. Pound the streets You don't just need a sense of perspective;...

124 Ways Sugar Ruins Your Health By Nancy Appleton As much as we try to deny it, we all feel in our bones that sugar is harmful to us. Why else would we try to restrict our and our children’s intake of it to only a few sweets at a time? We know it instinctively, but perhaps we need to know more… Dr Nancy Appleton has laid it out for us with this exhaustive and well referenced article. Sugar can suppress the immune system. Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in the body. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children. Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides. Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases). Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function, the more sugar you eat the more elasticity and function you loose. Sugar reduces high density lipoproteins. Sugar leads to chromium deficiency. Sugar leads to cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, and rectum. Sugar can...

Believe it or not, it's true. One would be forgiven for being sceptical because for the ongoing year (FY 2008-09), the total income exempt from income tax in the hands of a male individual is only Rs 150,000 and that for a woman taxpayer only Rs 180,000 (for senior resident Indian citizens above the age of 65 years, the tax exemption is higher at Rs 225,000 but for our purpose, we shall consider a family where all the members are below the 65 years of age.). So how, then, can an income of Rs 13.10 lakh be completely exempt from tax? You can achieve this by following one of the five golden rules of tax planning, namely, by spreading your income among your family members. This golden rule makes creative use of the classic power concept of divide and rule. The simple strategy is that each family member must have his or her independent source of income so as to legally become an independent taxpayer under the provisions of the Income Tax Law. When the entire income of a family belongs ...

'Just' do it Ever imagined a space with just positive vibes? If each one of us just keeps a genuine approach, how does it feel to your senses while just reading this? Just imagine. Whoosh! There go our troubles. Wave out! And what makes me talk about just being genuine is that while I try keeping one, I don’t even see a ‘g’ of the word around... sigh! It’s an erratic dilemma. The reason to our maximum fracas, the least being not having any hitch to reason out, is we ourselves. Okay, agreed that I’m no 3 r d space species trying to surmount the prevailing ill traits but why don’t we humans act just humans and not overact? Try shuffling at times in some character’s shoes to get the feel of how life treats him. I find myself quite blessed whatsoever and so will you. For instance, here’s something to read about how life gives us a spanking out of surprise for the airs we tend to keep while sticking to grounds. On my way to work one fine morning, I reached the station good...

EIGHT LIES OF A MOTHER This story begins when I was a child: I was born poor. Often we hadn't enough to eat. Whenever we had some food, Mother often gave me her portion of rice. While she was transferring her rice into my bowl, she would say 'Eat this rice, son! I'm not hungry.' This was Mother's First Lie. As I grew, Mother gave up her spare time to fish in a river near our house; she hoped that from the fish she caught, she could give me a little bit more nutritious food for my growth. Once she had caught just two fish, she would make fish soup. While I was eating the soup, mother would sit beside me and eat what was still left on the bone of the fish I had eaten; My heart was touched when I saw it. Once I gave the other fish to her on my chopstick but she immediately refused it and said, 'Eat this fish, son! I don't really like fish.' This was Mother's Second Lie. Then, in order to fund my education, Mother went to a Match Factory to bring home so...

SYDNEY, Australia - Sydney's iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge went dark Saturday night as the world's first major city turned off its lights for this year's Earth Hour, a global campaign to raise awareness of climate change. A lightning show was the brightest part of Sydney's skyline during Earth Hour, which began at 8 p.m. when the lights were turned off at the city's landmarks. Most businesses and homes were already dark as Sydney residents embraced their second annual Earth Hour with candlelight dinners, beach bonfires and even a green-powered outdoor movie. "This provides an extraordinary symbol and an indication that we can be part of the solution" to global warming, Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett told Sky News television, standing across the harbor from the dark silhouette of the Opera House. Garrett said government offices and national monuments around the country participated in Earth Hour. "We're not only talking the t...

Want a lean, sexy body? magine Arnold Schwarzenegger with skinny legs, Sylvester Stallone with spaghetti arms or Angelina Jolie with a flabby backside.Would it help if I told you these body beautiful stars began with a dream like yours and the desire to make it happen? This only means that owning an attention-drawing body is within your power too! Let this guide be your first step on the path of better health. The added benefit? It will give you that lean and sexy body you've always wanted! Before you start, consider these points:1. Get a physician's approval if you have a past injury or an impairment.2. Set realistic goals for yourself and stay focused on them. A routine will always be more successful if it has some direction.3. Give yourself at least three months before making any judgements about your progress. Sculpting your body takes time. So let's not be impatient.4. Everyone is always looking for a secret to good health and that hot body. That secret can be summed u...

Ways to Manage Your Time12 Top Time Savers1. Reserve an hour each day. Close your door, turn off the phone and concentrate on priorities. It's amazing what you can accomplish in one uninterrupted hour.2. Write it down. Making a master list of everything you need to do will de-clutter your mind and reduce your stress level. Each day, move a few of these items to your daily to-do list.3. Keep a running list of errands to do. Group them together by location and do everything at once.4. Delegate! Taking the time to teach someone else to complete a task for you will ultimately free up your time for more important things. For one week, analyze each thing you must do and ask yourself, Am I the person who must do this or should I find someone else to do it.5. Develop forms. Is there a sales letter that you write every week? Make a master on the computer. Think about things you do daily and ask yourself if there is a way to standardize them.6. Make a list of things you can d...