MAN OF THE MILLENNIUM

In August of the year 1953 was born a man, a man who would become the    'Man of Millennium' – Mr.P Kalyanasundaram.

 Prelude

      P Kalyanasundaram was born in Melakarivelamkulam of the Tirunelveli District,Tamil Nadu. He was taught the art of simplicity and the way of humility by his mother, as he had lost his father early at a young age. His mother was the one who implanted in him the qualities that he still possesses to this day. The boy transformed into a man when he made his first contribution to the Chief Minister Kamaraj during the Indo-China War. He gave away his gold chain in order to help the war fund. He engaged with the then Editor in Chief of 'Ananda Vikatan'Mr.Balasubramanian to speak about his contribution. Before he could speak anything Mr.Balasubramanian dismissed his contribution and denied to write anything about it, and said that he would only do so when he donates something from his own earnings. The man taking it as a challenge left quietly. He then swore to himself to lead a life for the welfare of the society. To this day he lives a bachelor and serves the society.

A Career of Social Service

      After his college life, he became a librarian in the Kumarkurupara Arts College at Srivaikuntam in Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu. He developed himself as a librarian for three long decades. He always wanted to achieve something in his chosen field and asks everyone else to do the same in their respective fields. He submitted a thesis during his PG and gained a distinction for it from the Madurai Kamaraj University. His immense contributions as a librarian were not only acknowledged by the country, but also throughout the World. The Union Government of India acclaimed him as 'Best Librarian in India'. Later on he was chosen as 'One among the top 10 Librarians in the World'. 

The 'Paalam' Foundation

      In 1990, he received his pension arrears and contributed it to the Collector's Fund. The Paalam came into existence, becoming a foundation that serves as a bridge that connects the donors and the beneficiaries. It accumulates the donations and administers them to the needy. It has contributed to a number of natural disaster relief funds throughout the country. Some of them were in Tamil Nadu, Orrisa, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Paalam provides assistance in fields of Education, Health Care, Legal Services, and in the rehabilitation of the helpless.

 

Epitome of Charity

      In his three decades as a librarian he had given away all his earnings, his pension and his ancestral property to charity. For his daily needs he did some random odd jobs to earn a meager Rs600 per month. He has even offered to donate his eyes and body to Tirunelveli Medical College. International Biographical Centre honoured him as 'One of the Noblest of the World'.

      The UNO awarded him as one of the Outstanding people of the 20th century. For his 45 years of service to mankind's welfare, he was honoured with the title 'Man of Millennium' by an American Organization. Rs30 crores was also given as a token of appreciation, which he donated as well to charity. Certainly he is an honourable man and an epitome of charity. He has been the greatest Good Samaritan and the best role model to a million hearts. 

In this life if we cannot do great things, we can do small things with great love

- Mother Teresa

Wake Up! It's Just A Dream!

          During sleep the involuntarily occurrence of successive emotions, ideas, images and sensations in the mind are know as Dreams. Dreams occur during a stage know as the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep. The absolute activity of the brain is high during this stage of sleep and is approximately equal to that of being awake. Sometimes dreams may also occur during other stages of sleep but these dreams are rather vivid or harder to remember.

 20 things you dint know about dreams:

• We forget 90% of the dream the moment we wake up.

• We don't see new faces in our dreams, we see only those that we already know; they are no strangers.

• Men have reported to have more instances of dreams with aggression than women do.

• Women dream longer and featuring more characters.

• Men dream as twice as more about other men than about women, whereas women dream about other men and women equally.

• Hormonal changes during pregnancy increases both the number of dreams and the ability to recall them.

• Children dream as much as adults do, but those who watched TV in black and white are more likely to dream in monochrome.

• One doesn't need to be asleep to dream.

• If you are snoring while sleeping, it is impossible to dream.

• Those disturbing or scary dreams called as nightmares, are nothing but your fears that translate into a dramatic context.

• Not only people with eyes, even the blind can dream.

• Even animals can dream.

• When we dream our body is paralyzed.

• Some people have abnormal REM sleeping that leads to movement or jumping out while dreaming.

• People suffering with personality disorders are unable to dream.

• We have the ability to change and control the dream in ourselves, it is known as lucid dreaming.

• On an average every person has about 1460 to 2190 dreams a year.

• One can have an average of 4 to 7 dreams for about 2 to 3 hours a single night.

• We nearly spend around 6 years of our lifetime just dreaming.

• And we end up sleeping around 1/3rd of our lives.

Feels like real Life doesn't it? It's just a Dream!!

OUR WOMEN! ARE THEY SAFE??

   Are women safe anymore? The question, that is to be answered. Some give reasons, some give excuses, some blame and some just watch.

           India is in the list of those countries with the highest percent of abuse against women per year. Certainly some thing that we should be ashamed of. In India, rape is one the most common crimes against women. Such cases in India have drastically increased between 1990 and 2013. There have been approximately 68,000 rape cases that were registered across the country during the years 2009-2011. Only 16,000 rapists were sentenced to prison, presenting a despondent picture of conviction such sexual offenders. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there were 24,206 rape cases that were registered in India in 2011 but only 5,724 were convicted for the same.

Some facts :

• 2010 - 22,172 rape cases were registered, only 5,632 people were convicted
• 2009 - 21,397 rape cases were registered, only 5,316 people were convicted
• 2009-11(Madhya Pradesh) – 9,539 rape cases were registered, only 2,986 people were convicted
• 2009-11(West Bengal) - 7,010 rape cases were registered, only 381 people were convicted
• 2009-11(Uttar Pradesh) – 5,364 rape cases were registered, only 3,816 people were convicted
• 2009-11(Assam) - 5,052 rape cases were registered, only 517 people were convicted
• 2009-11(Maharashtra) - 10,651 cases of molestation registered, only 595 people were convicted
• 2009-11(Kerala) - 9,232 cases of molestation registered, only 718 people were convicted
• 2009-11(NCRB Data) - 1,22,292 cases of molestation registered, only 27,408 people were convicted
• 2013-until June(Delhi) - 806 rape cases, now known as the Rape Capital of India.

"The poor rate of conviction is primarily due to prosecution's inability to gather enough evidence against the accused following inadequate police investigation" - Home Ministry official. 

 

Can you answer these questions?

To whom does a woman go to for help?

Where is the justice?

Is there anyone who is daring enough to protect and restore the safety of women?

 
          Every single woman must put in some effort and time from their daily lives in learning a certain set of self-defense classes. These classes not only provide safety, but also administer a level of confidence in a woman; that even she has a right to walk on the streets alone during night without any fear of men. There is nothing in this world that women can't do, then why be dependent on others for one's own safety?

Here are a few tips you can follow in protecting yourself:

1) Be prepared Mentally

Preparing oneself mentally for a violent attack is not different than preparing for any other emergency and denial may cost you your life. Try to force yourself to think about what you would do if someone were attempting to rape, kidnap or rob you. By being mentally prepared, you would be less likely to freeze by the fear and inability to defend yourself if the “unthinkable” were to happen.

2) Plan

Just having a weapon to defend oneself from any attack is not planning. Take a real self-defense class. Practice all the techniques regularly and use a mental imaginary plan for different scenarios. Contemplating such scenarios makes one physically and mentally strong.

3) Trust your instincts

Always trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, then something is probably wrong. By trusting your instincts, you will be able to learn the real difference between fear and worry. It is always better to be safe than to be sorry after falling victim to an attack.

4) Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Don’t be talking on your phone or listening to your iPod when you’re alone in a public place. Always be aware of what’s going on around you. If you think someone is following you, cross the street or step into a store. If that isn’t possible, look the person straight in the face and ask what time it is. By being unafraid, you show that you will stand up for yourself and fight back if attacked. 

5) Stop looking like a victim

Make yourself a harder target by controlling your accessibility, setting and circumstance. Stay in those areas where there is crowd. Walk with confidence and purpose. Don’t be distracted by looking through your purse or have your hands full of bags. Sometimes just looking like someone who is not to be messed with can deter a would-be attacker. 

6) Know Your Strengths & His Weakness

Your elbow is the strongest point in your body, don't be afraid to use it. If you are grounded, use your legs to kick free from your attacker. There a certain weak points where you can concentrate while defending yourself: eyes, throat, groin and knees. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch your attacker under the arm, in between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh hard as you can. You can pull the muscle away from the bone in these areas LITERALLY!

The vulnerability of a woman is in her own hands. Why not defend it?

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TOP 10 HIGHEST PAID ACTORS IN INDIA

  Hi there, i am here again with another top 10 list. This time i give you top 10 highest paid actors in Indian film industry.

1) Rajnikanth - Rs 50 crores+ : I give you the man who needs no introduction, Mr. Rajinikanth. He is not only the highest paid actor in India, but also the second highest paid actor in Asia after Jakie Chan. The man who is known for his simplicity and modesty earns the most and unlike others brand endorsements is not his style, because the name Rajinikanth in itself stands for a brand. The man offered a whopping Rs 240 crores deal with Hansraj Saxena, in return the Superstar will have to give his dates for 30 days for a film Saxena has in mind.

2) Salman Khan – Rs 50 crores : The bad boy of Bollywood. The undisputed champion of the Bollywood box office. With his blockbusters like Dabangg sequels, Bodyguard, Ek tha tiger and many more crossing Rs 200 crores gross mark. This actor has won the hearts of many and has ensured all the producers that every single movie of his will do a business of over Rs 100 crores. The most charitable actor holding the brand name “Being Human“, is just another side of Salman Khan. He is known as the one of the most popular khans in the Indian Film Industry. Recently he signed a movie of Subhash Ghai of 100 crores.

3) Aamir Khan – Rs 45 - 50 crores : The perfectionist khan. The tag given to him it's not just a name, but it stands for his passion and dedication for his work. Be it the film industry or the TV industry he has his own way of capturing people's attention and gives the public the perfect output. He conquered the young hearts of this country with his TV show 'Satymev Jayate' and with his films like Lagaan, Mangal Pandey, Rang De Basanti. '3 idiots' was one such film that had a world wide gross of Rs 385cr and the highest Indian film grosser of all time. For all the endorsements the perfectionist charges Rs 4 crores per ad.

4) Shah Rukh Khan – Rs 38 – 45 crores : The King of Bollywood. Yes,i know it is shocking to see the "Baadshah" at 4th position, but he is the one khan who is offered more films than any other actor in a year. In spite of his age he still remains the King of Romance. He has his own production company 'Red Chilli's Entertainment'. He is known for not just being an actor but also for a great business man. He mostly enjoys his endorsements more than anyone else as he earns Rs 238 crores from them.

5) Akshay Kumar – Rs 30 crores : After the Khans its time for the Khiladi of Bollywood. Akshay Kumar is famous for his 'Khiladi Series' and also for his stunts. He is the only Indian actor who has risked his life and performed stunts that would take the heart of the audience. He is the only versatile actor who has shown success in all fields of acting : Action, Drama, Romance, Comedy.

6) Kamal Hassan – Rs 25 crores : At number six is our very own Universal Hero Padma Shri. Kamal Hassan. Known for his finest and most versatile roles, he has earned the Padma Bhushan Award for his excellent contribution to the Indian film industry. His fan base not only exists in south but also extends to north. 'Raj Kamal Films' is his own production house. He is the second highest paid Tamil actor in Tamil cinema after Rajinikanth.

7) Hrithik Roshan – Rs 22- 25 crores : The most Sexiest Man in Bollywood. He is not only known for his talent in acting, he also known as the best dancer of the Bollywood film industry. He has wooed his female audience with his Greek God looks and the younger audience with his flexible dance moves. He is known as the super hero of the Hindi film industry since the 'Krissh sequels'.

8) Surya – Rs 23 crores : The son of the yesteryears actor Sivakumar, is one of the most popular actors in the Tamil film industry. His versatility in acting was proved with films like Varanam Ayiram and Pithamagan. He has shown great talent and success in fields of acting like : Action, Drama, Romance.

9) Vijay – Rs 18 crores : Ilaya Thalapahy Vijay is one of the most popular actor in Tamil cinema who has one of the largest fan base in Tamil Nadu. He is more popular among youth for his dancing and fighting skills. In spite of not doing many endorsements, the very few endorsements he does results in great success of the market value of the product. His most recent blockbuster 'Thupakki' broke all the records of the Tamil film industry. It was the second highest grosser of all time for a South Indian film after Rajinikanth's 'Endhiran'.

10) Ajith – Rs 18 crores : Thala Ajith is the most anticipated hero of the Tamil film industry. His recent success in films 'Mangatha' and 'Billa 2' have brought him back into the big leagues. He is equally paid as Vijay. Known for his fetish for cars, made him race in the F2 racing championships. His fetish for racing had already lead him to a terrible career stopping accident. But after years of recovery he came back into the film industry and conquered a million hearts with his films.

6 ESSENTIAL FOODS

Celery: This water-loaded vegetable has a reputation for being all crunch and no nutrition. But ditch that mindset because it contains stealth nutrients that can help in healing.

How to eat it: Try this low-carbohydrate, protein packed recipe for a perfect snack any time of the day. Take a bowl, mix a 125 gm of low-sodium tuna (rinsed and drained), 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup of finely chopped apple, 2 tablespoons of fat-free mayonnaise, and some fresh ground pepper. Then spoon the mixture into celery stalks. Makes 2 servings.

Seaweed: Seaweeds are basically of four classes namely: green, brown, red, and blue-green. They are all packed with plenty of healthy nutrients. 

How to eat it: In sushi, of course. You can also buy sheets of dried seaweed at groceries. Use a coffee grinder to grind the sheets into a powder. Then use the powder as a healthy salt substitute which is in turn great for seasoning salads and soups.

Hemp Seeds: These seeds are not for smoking!! They provide many medicinal benefits.

 

How to eat them: Toss 2 tablespoons of the seeds into your oatmeal or stir-fry. Or add them to your post workout shake for an extra dose of muscle-building protein.

Scallops: Perhaps these mollusks are considered guilty by association, since they often appear in decadent restaurant meals that are overloaded with calories.

 

How to eat them: The fastest and easiest way to prepare this seafood is to sear the scallops. Sear the scallops until the bottoms are caramelized for about 2 minutes, and then flip them to sear for another 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size and thickness. Now they are ready to eat. Place them on a bed of brown rice and enjoy!!

Dark Meat: Yes, dark meat has more fat than white meat, but have you ever considered what is the actual difference? The extra fat in dark turkey or chicken meat raises your levels of cholecystokinin (CCK), a hormone that makes you feel fuller, longer.

 

How to eat it: Just enjoy, but be conscious of your total portion sizes. Limit yourself to 225 gm or less at any one sitting, which provides up to 423 calories. Eat that with a big serving of vegetables, and you’ll have a flavorful fat-loss meal. 

Lentils: Its no surprise that these hearty legumes are very much essential for you. Boiled lentils have about 16 grams of belly-filling fiber in every cup. Cooked lentils also contain 27 % more VITAMINS per cup than cooked spinach does.

 

How to eat it: Use lentils as a bed for chicken, fish, or beef, they make a great substitute for rice or pasta. Pour 4 cups of chicken stock into a large pot. Add 1 cup of red or brown lentils and a half cup each of onion and carrot chunks, along with 3 teaspoons of minced garlic. Bring everything to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the lentils until they’re tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the lentils from the heat, add a splash of red-wine vinegar, and serve.

10 MOST GENEROUS CELEBS IN THE WORLD

$ Here is a list of a few celebs you could be inspired from, not only for their hard work but also for their heart work $ 

Actress Jami Gertz and her husband Antony Ressler — $10,569,002=Rs.635,725,470

Donated to the Ressler Gertz Foundation. Grants from the foundation include $1.7 million to the LA County Museum of Art, $400k to Cedar Sinai Medical Center.

Musician Herb Alpert –$9,104,829=Rs.547,655,464

To the Herb Alpert Foundation, which focuses on the arts, compassion, and well being.

Actor Mel Gibson — $6,853,020=Rs.412,209,153

 To the A.P. Reilly Foundation, which he started to support Holy Family Church.

 Director, Producer and Writer George Lucas— $4,250,000=Rs.255,637,500 

To Lucas Film Foundation then granted to The George Lucas Educational Foundation with a mission to inspire and empower young people to become responsible citizens, compassionate leaders, and to live their dream.

 

Writer Nora Roberts — $3,000,000=Rs.180,450,000

To the Nora Roberts Foundation, which support literacy. Additional areas of focus are: children’s programs, arts organizations, and humanitarian efforts, with local organizations being its priority.

 

NFL Player Ndamukong Suh— $2,600,000=Rs.156,390,000

$2 million to the Nebraska University athletic department and another $600,000 to the University of Nebraska-lincoln College of Engineering to endow a scholarship. It is the largest single gift ever from a former football player.

 

MLB Player Lance Berkman and his wife Cara — $2,412,245=Rs.145,096,536

To The Lord’s Fund, a foundation they established. Grants include $400k to Josiah Venture, a Christian youth movement in Eastern Europe, and $113k to Children’s Cup, a Christian organization focusing on “forgotten children” in Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and efforts are also underway in Vietnam and the Philippines.. Most of their giving is to Christian-based organizations.

 

Actress Meryl Streep and her husband Donald Gummer — $2,000,000=Rs.120,300,000

To Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts, a foundation they established. Grants include $100k each to Oxfam America and Partners in Health; $1,225,000 to Vassar College. Total grant making for the year was more than $2.1 million.

 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld — $1,766,000=Rs.106,224,900

To the Seinfeld Family Foundation that supports education, children’s services, health associations, and Jewish organizations; funding also for the arts.

 

Actress Barbra Streisand — $1,555,500=Rs.93,563,325

To the Barbra Streisand Foundation. Grants are distributed to a variety of charities and causes including the Barbra Streisand Women’s Cardiovascular Research and Education Program at Cedars Sinai, City Year, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, respectively.

 $ According to Wikipedia's information here is a graphical representation of the most generous countries in the world $

THE DAY “BUTTER CHICKEN” STOOD ME STILL

            I still remember the day when i had my first butter chicken. It was at a dinner party hosted by a couple of relatives, reason for which i am still yet to discover. That night was the one of the best nights of my life.

            I was merely 11years old back then. My day started out with the daily schedule of going to school and coming back home after the classes, and then going for tuitions in the evening. I was this kid who hated chicken, dint even like eggs only for the reason that they came out of a chicken. Except the fact that i loved sea food, i was still mostly a veggie.

            Now coming back to that unforgettable night, I was sitting there in one corner of the table and was trying to avoid the most hated bird of my life. After the entrees it was time for the main course. The main course was served on my plate. I couldn't recognize the dish. For once it looked like fish served with some very spicy curry. I wouldn't lie even if i wanted to, it appeared incredibly fresh with very bright vivid colours. I took a couple of parathas and started devouring this fascinating dish. After half a dozen of parathas i asked my mom what this dish was; and she replied to my shock that it was “Butter Chicken”.

                 It jolted me to an extent that i literally choked a good piece of chicken. I was gasping for air and my mom pulled me by my stomach from behind to release me of my agony. She said it was because of the butter that was blended with the chicken that helped me release my choking easily.

             In spite of the dish nearly killing me that evening, to this day “Butter Chicken” has become my favourite dish. Today after a decade wherever i go, whichever restaurant i choose, i order butter chicken. People ask me, knowing the fact that it nearly killed me and also that chicken never being my first choice, what had changed my heart so drastically. To them i answer - “YES!! It was the chicken that sickened me at first; but then the butter in it made me a nutter about Butter Chicken”.