My Bets

Sara -my nephew - was studying for 10th (ICSE) and mentioned that he would score 80%+. We agreed that I would gift him a Laptop if he does score so. I also mentioned that if he scores more than 90%, I would gift him whatever he likes but if he scores less than 80%, then he would need to gift me a Laptop at some point in time. He took the bet.

The dude scored 93% but restricted his demand to a latest Dell XPS Laptop. I offered him a deal. It did not make sense to spend so much money on Laptop when he does not really need one at the moment. Suggested him to refresh his Old Desktop and put differential money in a Mutual Fund that would help him later for further studies. For a change, dude took with my advise. His Dad said he would take care of the Desktop upgrade so I just transferred the Laptop equivalent funds to his bank account for a MF investment. Happy to loose this Bet.

On a different note, since I travel long distance every day, I have a driver. He keeps bothering me after every few months for a Salary hike. While I accommodated two times, can't do this every time. I know he needs a radical change to manage his financial problems. So I have challenged him and asked to take a bet. I have bought him a Rapidex English Speaking Book and CD and asked him to learn English in next few months. I would be happy to assist him getting a Drivers job that can get him a substantial hike, with English speaking capability, especially at 5* Hotels or Rental Car agencies for Foreigners. He has ample time during the day and seems willing to learn. So let's hope this one too turns around with a pleasant surprise.

Gujarati Humor Show Performed By Shahbuddin Rathod - Haasya Ni Rangat - ...

Here is an excellent Humor Show by Shahbuddin Rathod.

Here, you can visit his website. 

Hamara CD & Zoomin

Came across two interesting sites. Hamara CD allows you to customize your CD and they have a vast collection of songs to select from. You can also listen to the songs and select. Price is bit on a higher side but I still see a value. I have not yet tried this out but seems very useful.

We have used Zoomin site earlier as well. Recently, we got a photo cover album made for our vacation in Shimla & Manali. They now have an excellent site with so many features and options for one to customize. The site has a bit funky look and I am amazed with the flexibility it gives one to select. Must have gone lot of efforts in backend infrastructure to support this as well as to get to this level. Yes, sure they can add lot more things and features in the time to come, though.

http://www.zoomin.com/
http://www.hamaracd.com/

Mukam karoti wachalam

Its been a long time that my dad asked us to visit a place for blinds and get them some food to eat. Finally, we recently visited the National Association for Blinds, Worli office. We arranged lunch for about 11 of them. My Wife promised them that we will visit regularly and let us know what we should get for you guys, next time please? The answer was, just come and talk to us. That's more important than anything else. 

We walked around the premises. They have a Computer Lab, Training Center and many other things. What I could see all around is lot of confidence in these differently able people. I wish sometime I could hire them at our workplace.

Mukam karoti wachalam,
Pangum langhyate girim
Yatkrupa tamaham vande,
Paramanad madhavam