5 Ways To Make Your Life Miserable

1. STRIVE TO BE PERFECT : Remind yourself at every occasion that you've got to get this perfectly right Mohammed or you will never be approved of/loved/included or respected. That sounds like a fun way of going about things.

2. COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS : By judging yourself and others, you'll either get to feel smug or crap (but how often will you really allow yourself to feel smug?)

3. MAKE HAPPINESS CONDITIONAL : Constantly tell yourself and others:'I'll be happy when.....I'mthinner/richer/more successful" etc. You're putting your happinesson hold and living in fantasy land.

4. TRY TO PROVE THAT YOU'RE SOMEONE : By pretending to be someone you're not what you actually are. A great strategy for constantly proving to yourself that you're not good enough as you are.

5. SPEND ALL YOUR TIME AND ENERGY TRYING TO MAKE SOMEONE ELSE HAPPY : Some of the time perhaps? But notice how much energy you spend focussing on other people's lives - mind your own business!

Indian Premier League

The player bids for the eight teams in the Indian Premier League took place in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Here's a look at the team-wise player list:

KOLKATA

Sourav Ganuguly: Icon Player

Ishant Sharma (IND): USD 950,000

Chris Gayle (WI): USD 800,000

Brendon McCullum (NZ): USD 700,000

David Hussey (AUS): USD 625,000

Shoaib Akhtar (PAK): USD 425,000

Misbah-Ul-Haq (PAK): Undisclosed Amount

Murali Kartik (IND): USD 425,000
Ricky Ponting (AUS): USD 400,000

Ajit Agarkar (IND): USD 350,000

Umar Gul (PAK): USD 150,000

Tatenda Taibu (ZIM): USD 125,000
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HYDERABAD:

Andrew Symonds (AUS): USD 1.35 mn

RP Singh (IND): USD 875,000

Rohit Sharma (IND): USD 750,000

Adam Gilchrist (AUS): USD 700,000

Shahid Afridi (PAK): USD 675,000

Herschelle Gibbs (SA): USD 575,000

VVS Laxman (IND): USD 375,000

Chaminda Vaas (SL): USD 200,000

Scott Styris (NZ): USD 175,000

Nuwan Zoysa (SL): USD 110,000

Chamara Silva (SL): USD 100,000
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BANGALORE

Rahul Dravid: Icon player

Jacques Kallis (SA): USD 900,000

Anil Kumble (IND) : USD 500,000

Cameron White (AUS): USD 500,000

Zaheer Khan (IND): USD 450,000

Mark Boucher (SA): USD 450,000

Nathan Bracken (AUS): USD 325,000

Dale Steyn (SA): USD 325,000

S Chanderpaul (WI): USD 200,000

Wasim Jaffer (IND): USD 150,000
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CHENNAI

MS Dhoni (IND): USD 1.5 million

Jacob Oram (NZ): USD 675,000

Albie Morkel (SA): USD 675,000

Suresh Raina (IND): USD 650,000

M Muralitharan (SL): USD 600,000

Matthew Hayden (AUS): USD 375,000

Parthiv Patel (IND): USD 325,000

Michael Hussey (AUS): USD 250,000

Joginder Sharma (IND): USD 225,000

Makhaya Ntini (SA): USD 200,000

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DELHI

Virender Sehwag: Icon Player

Gautam Gambhir (IND): USD 750,000

Manoj Tiwary (IND): USD 675,000

Mohammadd Asif (PAK): USD 675,000

Daniel Vettori (NZ): USD 625,000

Dinesh Karthik (IND): USD 525,000

Shoaib Malik (PAK): USD 500,000

Glenn McGrath (AUS): USD 350,000

AB de Villiers (SA): USD 300,000

Tilekaratne Dilshan (SL): USD 250,000

Farveez Maharoof (SL): USD 225,000

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JAIPUR

Mohammad Kaif (IND): USD 675,000

Yusuf Pathan (IND): USD 475,000

Graeme Smith (SA): USD 475,000

Shane Warne (AUS): USD 450,000

Munaf Patel (IND): USD 275,000

Younus Khan (PAK): USD 225,000

Justin Langer (AUS): USD 200,000

Kamran Akmal (PAK): USD 150,000

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MOHALI

Yuvraj Singh: Icon Player

Irfan Pathan (IND): USD 925,000

Brett Lee (AUS): USD 900,000

K Sangakkara (SL): USD 700,000

S Sreesanth (IND): USD 625,000

M Jayawardene (SL): USD 475,000

Piyush Chawla (IND): USD 400,000

Ramnaresh Sarwan (WI): USD 225,000

Simon Katich (AUS): 225,000

Romesh Powar (IND): USD 170,000

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MUMBAI

Sachin Tendulkar (IND): Icon Player

S Jayasuriya (SL): USD 975,000

Harbhajan Singh (IND): USD 850,000

Robin Uthappa (IND): USD 800,000

Shaun Pollock (SA): USD 550,000

Lasith Malinga (SL): USD 350,000

Loots Bosman (SA): USD 175,000

Dilhara Fernando (SL): USD 150,000
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Flawed Epic !!!

' Aur agar aisa nahin hua anarkali, toh Salim tumhe marne nahin dega aur hum tumhe jeene nahin denge'.

This is the eternal dialogue of the eternal film Mughal-E-Azam.

As I was walking into the theatre to watch Jodha Akbar, I was expecting it to be of the same calibre of Mughal-E-Azam and by the time I was walking out of the theatre, I was thinking why the hell did i waste my time (3 hours and 30 minutes) and money over this flick as I could have gone bowling and ate at the Subway with the same amount of money and time that I put in to watch this movie.

Ok, first things first. Jodha Akbar is not a patch on the much superlative film Mughal-E-Azam.

It seems that the director only concentrated on the costumes and the sets of the movie and threw the script into the dustbin. The dialogues were spineless, the editing was loose (I was praying for the interval to come, but my prayers were answered only after 2 hours), there were many spoofs (How did Sujamal enter the premises of Akbar's court without being noticed and that too to meet the Malika-E-Hind). Even as I am writing this blog I am trying to remember atleast one dialogue from the film other than Jodhaa calling Akber as Shahenshahji.

The only saving grace of this dull and boring film were the performances of Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. Though neither of them looked convincing as Akbar and Jodhaa respectively, but they made a decent attempt to get into the skin of their characters.

Overall I would give Jodha Akbar 5/10. And of those 5 points, 3 are for Hrithik and 2 are for Aishwarya.

The final word:- NOT RECOMMENDED ( There are better ways to spend your three and a half hours)

Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain ?

SRK is back on Television but with a different style , yet the show still is a gameshow and will check the intellect of Indian audience . The show is titled “Kya aap Paanchvi Paas se Tez hain ? ” . As the name suggests it will have questions that will be asked to adults but their level would be that of a fifth grade student . And people will see that its not easy being a fifth grader . The show is an Indian Version of ” Are you smarter than a 5th grader ? “

Each game is played by a single contestant who earns money incrementally based on a payout ladder by answering simple trivia questions, with the game themed as a school quiz.

The contestant is presented and entered in textbook for the grade level of the particular question. Some questions are multiple choice or true/false; others require the contestant to answer without any options.

Each correct answer moves the contestant up a payout ladder with a final bonus fifth grade question moving the contestant up one more step to the top prize. At any point up to the final question, the contestant may quit the game after seeing the question. For the final question, the contestant must decide whether to quit after seeing only the subject; if they choose to see the question, they must answer it.

There are five “classmates” in the game of approximately fifth-grade age who also answer each question in secret by writing their answers. These answers are sometimes used to create tension when the classmates answers do not correlate with the contestant’s. Additionally, the contestant selects one of the classmates at the beginning of the game to help them during the game. Each classmate can only help for two questions, and then a new classmate must be selected.

The selected classmate provides the contestant with two “cheats”, each of which may only be used once. The contestant may choose to “peek” at the classmate’s paper, which allows them to see the classmate’s answer before they give their own (once the peek is used the contestant must answer the question); the contestant may “copy” the classmate, which automatically locks the classmate’s answer in as their own. In addition, the contestant has one “save” which comes into play after the contestant gives their first wrong answer. If the classmate has written the correct answer, they save the contestant; otherwise, the game ends and the contestant loses the game and wins nothing, unless they have correctly answered five questions, at which point they are guaranteed the fifth level of the payout ladder. The cheats are not available on the final question , additionally, once all three cheats are used, the chosen classmate returns to the group and no new classmate is selected. The classmates continue to write answers for the questions, however, to be used for tension.

Upon leaving the game either by quitting, or answering incorrectly, the contestant must profess to the camera, “I am not smarter than a fifth grader.”

Courtesy:- Wikipedia

HYDERABAD- The Fastest Developing City Of India

Hyderabad, the fifth largest metropolis of India, is the state capital of Andhra Pradesh. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance.

Attached to the city is its twin, Secunderbad. The Husain Sagar, an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562 A.D, separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderbad. Covering an area of 260 km², Hyderabad has a poppulation of approximately 4 million. Urdu, Telegu and Hindi are the local languages of the indigenous population.

Hyderabad has been the meeting place of many different cultures and traditions and is known to be the city where the distinct cultural and linguistic traditions of North India and South India meet. Hyderabad also has a very good transport system. It is well connected to the outer world through its airways and railways. The public transport in Hyderabad comprises of local trains, 3-seater and 7-seater auto-rickshaws, buses and also private taxis for sightseeing.

Hyderabad is one of the most developed cities in the country and is the emerging IT and biotech hub of India. It is known as the city of pearls and lakes. The pearl market is situated near Charminar.

Ornaments made with Rice Pearls can be bought from Char Kaman or General Bazaar Market. It is famous for its traditional markets such as Laad Bazaar, Sultan Bazaar and so on. It is also a source of attraction for tourists from all parts of the world.

Hyderabad is famous for its Char Minar, Falaknuma Palace, Salar Jung Museum, Makkah Masjid, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Husain Sagar, Sanghi Temple, Snow World and Ramoji Film City.

Area : 260 sq. KmsMain

Languages : Telugu, Urdu, English and Hindi

Population : 5.2 million

Location : Hyderabad city mainly comprises the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The city is located in the west central part of Andhra Pradesh and is surrounded by Ranga Reddy district. The city is situated at a distance of 562 kms from Bangalore, 140 kms from Warangal and 276 kms from Vijaywada.

Climate : Hyderabad has hot steppe type climate. Summers (April- June) are hot and dry. The maximum temperature reaches around 41ºC. Winters (November-February) in Hyderabad are pleasant and less chilly than north Indian regions. Winter days are warm and sunny, while nights are relatively colder. Night temperature during winters rarely drops below 10ºC. South-west monsoon comes to the city in June and remains till September.

Best Time to Visit : The best time to visit the city is from October to March.

Hyderabad The City of Nizams: Hyderabad, the fifth largest metropolis of India, is the capital of the South India state, Andhra Pradesh. The city is perched on the top of the Deccan Plateau, 1776 ft., above sea level, spreading over an area of 260 sq. Kms. Consisting of the twin towns of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the city is popular worldwide as the former seat of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The city was founded in 1590 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the fourth of the Qutab Shahi kings, on the banks of Musi river. Hyderabad has been the meeting point of various cultures and traditions, which can be seen in its cosmopolitan population. The city is 400 years old now, but it still preserves its rich history, culture and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. In Hyderabad, architectural marvels like magnificent forts, majestic palaces, ancient mosques and temples, present an interesting blend of the Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. Hyderabad is the also called the 'Pearl City' because of its major dealing in pearls and precious stones.

A Trip To Araku( A hill station near Vishakapatnam) With My Friends. Only Pictures

These were the Times to cherish for a LIFETIME..........

Mothers- The Epitome Of Unconditional Love

Why are you crying, a young boy asked his Mom?
"Because I'm a woman," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said.
His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will, but that's O.K.".......

Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does Mom seem to cry for no reason?".

"All women cry for no reason," was all his Dad could say......

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to God and when God got back to him, he asked "God, why do women cry so easily?"
GOD answered...... "When I made woman, I decided she had to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet, made her arms gentle enough to give comfort...

I gave her the inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times will come even from her own children. I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going and take care of her family and friends, even when everyone else gives up, through sickness and fatigue without complaining....

I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances. Even when her child has hurt her badly....

She has the very special power to make a child's boo-boo feel better and to quell a teenager's anxieties and fears....

I gave her strength to care for her husband, despite faults and I fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart....

I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly....

For all of this hard work, I also gave her a tear to shed. It is hers to use whenever needed and ! it is her only weakness....

When you see her cry, tell her how much you love her, and all she does for everyone, and even though she may still cry, you will have made her heart feel good.

She is special!

Each day is a mountain that must be climbed; with courage each step gets easier.

Love your Mother Always
and keep her Smiling