Tuesday 17 September 2013

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My wife called, 'How long will you be poring over that newspaper? 
Will you come here and make your darling daughter eat her food?'
 
I tossed the paper away and rushed to the scene.
 
My only daughter Sindu looked frightened. 
Tears were welling up in her eyes. In front of her was a bowl filled to its brim with Curd Rice. 
Sindu is a nice child, quite intelligent for  her age. She has just turned eight.
 
She particularly detested Curd Rice. My mother and my wife are orthodox,
 
and believe firmly in the 'coolingeffects' of Curd Rice! I cleared my throat, 
and picked up the bowl. 'Sindu, darling, why don't you take
 
a few mouthful of this Curd Rice?Just for Dad's sake, dear. And, if you don't,
 
your Mom will shout at me'I could sense my wife's scowl behind my back. 
Sindu softened a bit, and  wiped her tears with the back of her hands.
 
'OK, Dad. I will eat - not  just a few mouthfuls, but the whole lotof this.
 
But, you should...' Sindu  hesitated.
 
'Dad, if I eat this entire curd Rice, will you give me whatever I ask for?'
 
 
 

 
'Oh sure, darling'. 


 
'Promise?'
 
'Promise'.


I covered the pink soft hand extended by my daughter with mine,
 
and clinched the deal. 'Ask Mom also to give a similar promise', 
my daughter insisted. My wife slapped her hand on Sindu's,
 
muttering 'Promise', without any emotion.
 

 
Now I became a bit anxious. 'Sindu dear,
 
you shouldn't insist on getting a computer or any such expensive items. 
Dad does not  havethat 

 

kind of money right now. OK?' 


'No, Dad. I do not want anything expensive'.

 
Slowly and painfully, she finished eating the whole quantity.
 
 I was silently angry with my wife and my mother fo
 
r forcing my child eat something that she detested.
 
After the ordeal was through, Sindu came to  me with her eyes wide with expectation. 
All our attention was on her. 
 
'Dad, I want to have my head shaved off, this Sunday!' was her demand.

 
'Atrocious!' shouted my wife, 'A girl child having her head  shaved off? 
Impossible!'

'Never in our family!' my mother rasped.
 
'She has been watching too much of television. 
Our culture is getting totally spoiled  with these TV programs!' 
 
 
  
'Sindu darling, why don't you ask for something else? 
We will be sad seeing you with a clean-shaven head.'
 
 
'No, Dad. I do  not want anything else', Sindu said with finality.
 
 
'Please, Sindu, why don't you try to understand our feelings?' I tried to plead with her.
 
 
'Dad, you saw how difficult it was for me to eat that Curd Rice'.  Sindu was in tears.
 
 
'And you promised to grant me whatever I ask for.
 
 Now, you are going back on your words.
 
Was it not you who told me the story of  King Harishchandra, 
and its moral that we should honor our promises no matter what?'
 
 
It was time for me to call the shots. 'Our promise must be kept.'
 
 
'Are you out your mind?' chorused my mother and wife.


 
'No.  If we go back on our promises, she will never learn to honor her own.

Sindu, your wish will be fulfilled.'


With her head clean-shaven, Sindu had a round-face, and her eyes looked big and beautiful.

On Monday morning, I dropped her at her school. 
It was a sight to watch my hairless Sindu walking  towards her classroom.
 
She turned around and waved.
 
 

 
I waved back with a smile.


Just then, a boy alighted from a car, and shouted, 'Sinduja, please wait for me!'
 
 
What struck me was the hairless head of that boy.  
 
'May be, that is the in-stuff', I thought. 
 
'Sir, your daughter Sinduja is  great indeed!' 
Without introducing herself, a lady got out of the car,
 
 and continued,' That boy who is walking along with your daughter is my son Harish.
 
 



 
He is suffering from... ... leukemia.' She paused to muffle her sobs.


 
'Harish could not attend the school for the whole of the last month.
 



He lost all his hair due to the side effects of the chemotherapy. 
He refused to come back to school fearing the unintentional but cruel 

 

teasing of the schoolmates.'

 
Sinduja visited him last week, and promised him that she will take care of the teasing issue. 


 
But, I never imagined she would sacrifice her lovely hair for the sake of my son!
 
 
Sir, you and your wife are blessed to have such a noble soul as your daughter.'
 
 
I stood transfixed.  And then, I wept. 
'My little Angel, you are teaching me how self-less real love  is!'
 
 

 
*The happiest people on this planet are not those who live on 
their own terms but are those who change their terms for the ones whom they love 

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OUR GOVERNMENT SHOULD MAKE RULES AGAINST WRITING IN CURRENCY. 

LIKE OTHER COUNTRY THAT CURRENCY SHOULD NOT BE VALID ANY MORE IN PUBLIC DEALING. 
 


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Fw: [www.keralites.net] Extremism has no place in Islam !!!

 


Christians have also caused lot of destruction in the past and that
continues even now in the form of USA . But there is a serious rethinking
now in America (see the restraint in case of Syria). When countries or
individuals face weakening financial resources or feel less motivated by
their religious affinities, violence and urge to dominate others will
decrease. Muslims financial resources will decrease when more oil and gas
production starts in countries other than OPEC. Perhaps the world on the
whole would be a better place if we decide to create heaven on earth by
living peacefully with our fellow human beings who are around us rather
than take less interest in the imaginary concepts of God and Heaven

Regards,
Allen Peter
----- Forwarded by allen peter ceaser agm.qa&r/Goashipyard on 09/18/2013
09:40 AM -----

From: Karan Thiyag <b365k@live.com>
To: Keralites@yahoogroups.com
Date: 09/17/2013 11:01 PM
Subject: RE: [www.keralites.net] Extremism has no place in Islam !!!
Sent by: Keralites@yahoogroups.com






Dear Od...Eenji,



In the whole world, at present and in the past, it been proved that muslim
countries have more violence & coup for power.

All the Holy books are created by men to guide the society in right path.
The violence created by she-ya or sunny Muslims are for money and power to
control. In- Iraq/Afghanistan/Pakistan/most of the muslim dominated African
countries 99% innocent people are being killed in the name of religion.

Why..... Now-a days muslims don't read their holy book?

Karan

From: odeenj@yahoo.com
To: Keralites@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 23:17:33 -0700
Subject: [www.keralites.net] Extremism has no place in Islam !!!



Extremism has no place in Islam


A subject that becomes the talk of the town in the month of September is
the peril of extremism and terrorism in the world. Sometimes, this debate
goes one step further and people start talking about extremism and
radicalisation in Islam. Is there any extremism in Islam?


There is no room for extremism in Islam whatsoever. Islam categorically and
unreservedly and in the strongest terms condemns extremism of any form, of
any kind and for any purpose. The Holy Prophet Muhammad advised Muslims to
be moderate and said: "In every matter, moderation is best. A person should
take the path of moderation in his activities."


It is true that Islam has had to face some extremist elements in one form
or another throughout its history. But extremism itself has no place
whatsoever in the religion of Islam. If Islam is so strict against
extremism then why is it associated with terrorism?


The fourth Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Community says: "Islam is as closely
related to terrorism as light is to darkness or life is to death or peace
is to war. They do come into contact with each other, of course, but from
directions diametrically opposed. They are found grappling with each other
but never walking hand in hand happily together.


"However, one cannot deny that on many occasions some Muslims are found
involved in terrorist activities either on behalf of a group or on behalf
of a country with a predominately Muslim population."


One should bear in mind that the involvement of some Muslim individuals or
groups in extremist activities does not justify labelling Islam as
promoting terrorism and extremism. Terrorists and extremists can have any
religious background.


What we should focus on is whether a religion itself has to do anything
with extremism or sponsors militancy. Does Islam condone terrorism for any
reason?


The Holy Quran promotes the establishment of peace, champions the sanctity
of human life and condemns disorder in the land. It states:

"Whosoever killed a person – it shall be as if he had killed all mankind;
and who so gave life to one, it shall be as if he had given life to all
mankind" (5:33).


"Whenever they kindle a fire for war, Allah extinguishes it. And they
strive to create disorder in the earth and Allah loves not those who create
disorder" (5:65).


"There should be no compulsion in religion" (2:257).


"And Allah calls to the abode of peace."


These few references will prove that Islam as a religion does not tolerate
violence and aggression. The involvement of some Muslims, individuals or
groups in terrorist attacks has nothing to do with Islam because that is
their personal agenda.

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[www.keralites.net] Microsoft Excel 2007 keyboard shortcuts

 

CTRL+1 Displays the Format Cells dialog box.
CTRL+2 Applies or removes bold formatting.
CTRL+3 Applies or removes italic formatting.
CTRL 4 Applies or removes underlining in Microsoft Excel.
CTRL+5 Applies or removes strike
 
through.
CTRL+6 Alternates between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders for objects.
CTRL+8 Displays or hides the outline symbols.
CTRL+9 Hides the selected rows.
CTRL 0 Hides the selected columns in Microsoft Excel.
CTRL+A Selects the entire worksheet. If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+A selects the current region. Pressing CTRL+A a second time selects the current region and its summary rows. Pressing CTRL+A a third time selects the entire worksheet. When the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a formula, displays the Function Arguments dialog box. CTRL+SHFT+A inserts the argument names and parentheses when the insertion point is to the right of a function name in a formula.
CTRL+B Applies or removes bold formatting.
CTRL+C Copies the selected cells. CTRL+C followed by another CTRL+C displays the Clipboard.
CTRL+D Uses the Fill Down command to copy the contents and format of the topmost cell of a selected range into the cells below.
CTRL+F Displays the Find and Replace dialog box, with the Find tab selected. SHFT+F5 also displays this tab, while SHFT+F4 repeats the last Find action. CTRL+SHFT+F opens the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected.
CTRL+G Displays the Go To dialog box. F5 also displays this dialog box.
CTRL+H Displays the Find and Replace dialog box, with the Replace tab selected.
CTRL I Applies or removes italic formatting in Microsoft Excel.
CTRL+K Displays the Insert Hyperlink dialog box for new hyperlinks or the Edit Hyperlink dialog box for selected existing hyperlinks.
CTRL+N Creates a new, blank workbook.
CTRL O Displays the Open dialog box to open or find a file. CTRL SHFT O selects all cells that contain comments in Microsoft Excel.
CTRL+P Displays the Print dialog box. CTRL+SHFT+P opens the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected.
CTRL+R Uses the Fill Right command to copy the contents and format of the leftmost cell of a selected range into the cells to the right.
CTRL+S Saves the active file with its current file name, location, and file format.
CTRL T Displays the Create Table dialog box in Microsoft Excel.
CTRL+U Applies or removes underlining. CTRL+SHFT+U switches between expanding and collapsing of the formula bar.
CTRL+V Inserts the contents of the Clipboard at the insertion point and replaces any selection. Available only after you have cut or copied an object, text, or cell contents.
CTRL+W Closes the selected workbook window.
CTRL+X Cuts the selected cells.
CTRL Y Repeats the last command or action, if possible in Microsoft Excel.
CTRL+Z Uses the Undo command to reverse the last command or to delete the last entry that you typed. CTRL+SHFT+Z uses the Undo or Redo command to reverse or restore the last automatic correction when AutoCorrect Smart Tags are displayed.
Function keys

Microsoft Excel 2007

F1 Displays the Microsoft Office Excel Help task pane. CTRL+F1 displays or hides the Ribbon, a component of the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface. ALT+F1 creates a chart of the data in the current range. ALT+SHFT+F1 inserts a new worksheet.
F2 Edits the active cell and positions the insertion point at the end of the cell contents. It also moves the insertion point into the Formula Bar when editing in a cell is turned off. SHFT+F2 adds or edits a cell comment. CTRL+F2 displays the Print Preview window.
F3 Displays the Paste Name dialog box. SHFT+F3 displays the Insert Function dialog box.
F4 Repeats the last command or action, if possible. CTRL+F4 closes the selected workbook window.
F5 Displays the Go To dialog box. CTRL F5 restores the window size of the selected workbook window in Microsoft Excel.
F6 Switches between the worksheet, Ribbon, task pane, and Zoom controls. In a worksheet that has been split (View menu, Manage This Window, Freeze Panes, Split Window command), F6 includes the split panes when switching between panes and the Ribbon area. SHFT+F6 switches between the worksheet, Zoom controls, task pane, and Ribbon. CTRL+F6 switches to the next workbook window when more than one workbook window is open.
F7 Displays the Spelling dialog box to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range. CTRL+F7 performs the Move command on the workbook window when it is not maximized. Use the arrow keys to move the window, and when finished press ENTER, or ESC to cancel.
F8 Turns extend mode on or off. In extend mode, Extended Selection appears in the status line, and the arrow keys extend the selection. SHFT+F8 enables you to add a nonadjacent cell or range to a selection of cells by using the arrow keys. CTRL+F8 performs the Size command (on the Control menu for the workbook window) when a workbook is not maximized. ALT+F8 displays the Macro dialog box to create, run, edit, or delete a macro.
F9 Calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks. SHFT F9 calculates the active worksheet in Microsoft Excel. CTRL ALT F9 calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation. CTRL ALT SHFT F9 rechecks dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated. CTRL F9 minimizes a workbook window to an icon.
F10 Turns key tips on or off. SHFT F10 displays the shortcut menu for a selected item in Microsoft Excel. ALT SHFT F10 displays the menu or message for a smart tag. If more than one smart tag is present, it switches to the next smart tag and displays its menu or message. CTRL F10 maximizes or restores the selected workbook window.
F11 Creates a chart of the data in the current range. SHFT+F11 inserts a new worksheet. ALT+F11 opens the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor, in which you can create a macro by using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
F12 Displays the Save As dialog box.
 


 

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