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My father-An Unsung Hero This story is about my father  “Shyamsundar Pandit Deshpande”  who was an ordinary man with extraordinary deeds. I don’t know how many of my friends would co-relate with this story but what I felt while writing my father’s story was something unexplainable. Going down memory lane, recalling old days spent with my father gave a true satisfaction.  A few days back I spoke to my mother over the phone. The date was on 27th Jan and like every year, we reminisced about my father’s last day in our house. It happened to be the day when he had dinner from my mother’s hands for the last time. On the 28th I got a call from my mother; he was kept on a ventilator. For the next two days, he was critical and on 30th Jan he left us. His age was 76. In those two days, amidst the hustle-bustle of the hospital, I could not even realize that he was leaving us. Over these years, I have started missing him more. In the past four years, not a single day has passed without thinkin

  I have listed some rare songs which are not so popular yet melodious. 1)     Meri jaan mujhe jaan na kaho This wonderful song is from the epic movie “Anubhav”. The film is directed by Basu Bhattacharya. Geeta Dutt’s earthy voice did total justice with this beautiful song penned down by Gulzar. Beautiful cinematography presenting Tanuja at her best! The deep expression in Sanjeev kumar’s eyes and innocence of Tanuja with rain drops falling in the background is a treat to watch.  The more you listen to this song the more you get hooked to Geeta Dutt’s voice. Hats off to the music director, Kanu Roy for composing such a mesmerizing musical piece.  With very few instruments in the background, the song presents its own class. https://youtu.be/F6FkVPOMtvM 2)     Jalate hai jiske liye This magical melody from the movie “Sujata” is the most emotive song I have ever heard. This exceptional song is composed by SD Burman and sung by velvety voiced, Talat Mehmood. I am a big fan of Talat Me

10 Simple ways to make your life stress free Stress is major concern in everyone’s life. Stress causes other health problems like heart diseases, depression, cholesterol, thyroid etc. If you make small changes in your daily routine and gain control over your stress, you can live peacefully and attain your goals more easily. Here are few tips on how to reduce stress in life: Get up early: If you get up before 6 am, you can use this quality time for important activities like planning the day ahead, meditation and exercise. If you are a student you can study during morning hours as there will be no disturbance during early morning. Stay Organized: Keep your house always clean. Make it a habit to keep everything in proper place so that you do not miss something important. Lot of time is wasted to search for missing items. If you organize things well, you can utilize this time for other useful activities like cooking something special, doing something creative of your choice.

1)       When you meet your old friend co incidently  2)       When you are walking and it rains suddenly 3)       When you get to eat full bar of a chocolate  4)       When you are driving and your favorite song is played on radio 5)       When you are cleaning your house and you find money in some old purse 6)       When you get extra 5 min sleep after the alarm rings 7)       When you wear warm clothes immediately after ironing 8)       When you get a cup of hot coffee in bed 9)       When you come home tired and your food is already cooked 10)    When you get into your daughter’s dress easily 11)    When you get things cheap after bargain

1)       Avoid exposure to sun, use umbrella or scarf in case of emergency. Do not wash your face immediately after coming home. It can cause skin burn. 2)       Stay well hydrated especially while going out in the sun. Drink water, fresh juice, buttermilk or lime water in summer. 3)       Avoid eating oily, spicy food from the restaurants. If you are fond of fried items cook them at home. 4)       Eat cucumber, beet root and fresh fruits to keep your stomach clean. 5)       Make use of homemade face packs in place of beauty products available in the market. Natural face products are chemical free and fresh and use of these products will not cause any allergy to your skin. 6)        Wash your face with water frequently. But make sure that you are using clean and personal towel to wipe your face. Keep your towel separate and wash it daily if possible. 7)       Take head bath at least 3 times in a week. You can wash your hair daily if you are not prone to cold and

Get up early every morning without fail and go for a walk. You can do yoga or any other form of exercise for atleast 45 min. Have a good breakfast. It can be egg, fruits, paratha ect. Dont skip breakfast as it leads to overeating during lunch. Bread, biscuits, cakes, donuts and other bakery products are high in calories. Avoid eating bakery products on daily basis. Eat pizza , burger, noodles once in 2 or 3 months. It is good to reduce the amount of intake if you can't stop eating the junk food. Eat sufficient amount of water in a day which will help in digestion. Make less use of oil in your food. Do not sleep in the afternoon. If you have a habit of sleeping after lunch you can take a power nap of just 15 min. Have your lunch and dinner on time. Always prefer to eat home made food and snacks. Do not get depressed if you are not losing weight fast. Work consistently and think positive

Here are few tips on how to stay happy always Always think positive no matter what the situation is. Exercise daily at least for half an hour. Cultivate some hobby which can give you pleasure when you feel lonely. Visit new places and enjoy the experiences rather than collecting materialistic things. Have a sound sleep of at least 8 hours at night. Help others in some or the other way.  Don’t compare yourself with others. Be satisfied with what you have in life Learn something new to engage your mind Read motivational books of great people Listen to your favorite music