Indian Achievers – Entrepreneurs

1.   Narayana Murthy
Awards:
ET Businessperson of the Year Award for the year 2000-2001
The Max Schmidheiny Business Award for the year 2001 

                                             “Patriotism means to stand by the country. 
                     It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official save exactly 
                                 to the degree in which he himself stands by the country.

count for the sacrifice!!

                                    They never fail who die in a great cause.

trust u....only!!!

jesus help me lord.........

Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Tho the night deepens and tempests are wild;
Still I can trust Him-- I know He will keep me,
He has redeemed me and I am His child.

Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
There I find comfort and there I am blest.

Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment!
There will I hide till life's trials are o'er;
Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me,
Resting in Jesus I'm safe evermore.
Under His wings, under His wings,
Who from His love can sever?
Under His wings, my soul shall abide,
Safely abide forever.

“Glimmer of Hope”

Shattered lives and shattered hearts
Shattered worlds torn apart
Tattered clothes and tattered dreams
Life blown asunder, so it seems

From the dark of night, all is lost
Devastation too high to count the cost
Yet amidst all the misery that abounds
A glimmer of hope can somehow be found

In an open heart and an outstretched hand
A compassionate smile helps us understand
We’re not alone in our desperate plight
Someone can help us win our fight

With a little faith and a little hope
We’ll find some peace and a way to cope
Thanks in part to someone who cared
Who was willing to give and willing to share

“A Bravery Pledge”

Some think bravery is living without fear
But that is not true
Bravery is living despite the fear
And doing what needs to be done
Even though you’re scared to death
Some can stand on the sidelines of life
And be content with what could have been but never was

MAA...............

Zindagi ki tapti dhoop mai ek thanda saya paya hai mai ne
Jab kholi aankh to apni maa ko muskorata howa paya hai mai ne

Jab bhi maa ka naam liya,
Os ka beshomaar pyar paya hai mai ne

Jab koi dard mehsoos howa, jab koi mushkil aayi
Apne pehlo mai apni maa ko paya hai mai ne

Jaagti rahi who raat bhar mere liye
Jaane kitni raatein, osay jagaya hai mai ne

Zindagi ke har moadh(mor) par, jab howi gumrah mai
Iski hidaayat par, pakarli seedhi raah mai ne

Jis ki dua se har moseebat loat jaye,
Aisa farishta paya hai mai ne

Meri har fiker ko janne wali,
Mere jazbaaton ko pehcanne wali,
Aisi hasti payi hai mai ne

Meri zindagi sirf meri maa hai,
Isi ke liye to,
Is zindagi ki shama jala rakkhi hai mai ne

साँझ ढले मैं आशाओं के दीप जलाया करता हूँ..

थाम उजाले का दामन
मन ने कुछ सपने देखे थे,
कुछ कलियों की सीपों में
कुछ मोती पुष्प सरीखे थे,
मन उड़ बैठा था पंछी सा
तोड़ समझ की हर बेड़ी,
आशाओं की मदिरा से
अमृत के प्याले फ़ीके थे,
उस छोर सभी जो देखे थे वह दृश्य बनाया करता हूँ
साँझ ढले मैं आशाओं के दीप जलाया करता हूँ.. 

Bright Star

Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art-- Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night And watching, with eternal lids apart, Like nature's patient, sleepless Eremite, The moving waters at their priestlike task Of pure ablution round earth's human shores, Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask Of snow upon the mountains and the moors-- No--yet still stedfast, still unchangeable, Pillow'd upon my fair love's ripening breast, To feel for ever its soft fall and swell, Awake for ever in a sweet unrest, Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath, And so live ever--or else swoon to death.

bRiGhT sTaRs...

^^^^^^ REAL BOLLYWOOD STARS----------^^^^^^

A tall and lanky boy from Allahabad,Amitabh Srivastav decided to try his luck in the city of dreams, Mumbai as an actor. After several tries, he got a film, Saat Hindustani and gave it his best shot. But the movie failed miserably. The next string of movies he appeared in bombed at the box office, but he didn’t lose hope. He was determined to make it work and soon he did. He took on the surname Bachchan and Amitabh never looked back thereafter

Yusuf Khan shot to fame only after he changed his name to Dilip Kumar and delivered movies like Devdaas, Naya Daur and Mughal-e-Azam, that have re-defined Indian cinema. Haribhai Jarivala rechristened Sanjeev Kumar and became famous for his phenomenal acting in Khilona, Trishul and Angur. Devdutt Pishorimal Anand nee Dev Anand couldn’t have become a romantic icon with a Godly name like Devdutt? Hamid Ali Khan changed his name to become the famous villain Ajit. Our own Jitendra was actually Ravi Kapoor before donning the white shoes of filmdom. Johnny Lever’s real name is Badruddin Qazi. While working at Hindustan Lever, he participated in a function where his stand-up and mimicry became an instant hit and the union leader there, christened him ‘Johnny Lever’.Ashok Kumar was actually Kumud Ganguly. The diva of yesteryearsMadhubala was Mumtaz Begum. Shammi Kapoor, the naughty romantic star was born Shamsher Kapoor.

There happen to be a number of reasons behind a name change. Most of the stars happen to change their name just because their real names are not-so-cool or catchy. Others go by numerology and phonetics. Many change their names just for the heck of it.

PROUD LETTER FROM A ARMY MAN!!!! hatts off to him!!

"YAAD KARO KURBANI......."

 

A SALUTE TO 
  

OF KARGIL WAR 

KARGIL'S FIRST HERO 

Lt. Saurabh Kalia 
 

His UNIFORM as a MEMORY 

 

Capt.Vikram Batra
Param Vir Chakra(Posthumous) 
 

Grenedier. Yogendra Singh
Param Vir Chakra 
 

RFN .Sanjay Kumar
(Param Vir Chakra) 
 

Major Padmapani Acharya,
Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
Of the 2nd Battalion of The RAJPUTANA RIFLES 

Lieutenant Balwan Singh,
Maha Vir Chakra
Of the 18th Battalion of GRENADIERS Regiment 
 

Major M Saravanan,
VirChakra,
1 Bihar 

 
Lieutenant Kanad Bhattacharya,
Sena Medal (Posthumous)( 22 YEARS ) 
 
Captain Saju Cherian,
Sena Medal
307 Medium Regiment 
 

Lieutenant Keishing Clifford Nangrum,
Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
Of the 12th Battalion of JAMMU AND KASHMIR Light Infantry 

Captain R Jerry Prem Raj,
Vir Chakra (Posthumous),
158 Medium Regiment 
 

Major Sonam Wangchuk,
Maha Vir Chakra
Of the LADAKH Scouts 

when the injuries heal.....you know its time to get them again.

filling what is empty, emptying what is full....

A Love Poem for Entrepreneurs

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Tease me. Lure me. Consume me.

Driven breathless into your arms. Why can’t I stop thinking of you.

To awaken at night and feel you wrapped around me.

Warm breath pouring across me. Tingling. Aroused.

Please. I beg of you. I love you. But let me sleep.

And yet, at daybreak. You linger.

What joy. Oy.

Everlasting.

Irresistible.

Maniacal. In your grip.

I cannot stop thinking about you.

My head fills. Spinning. Whirling. Relentless.

Heart rapt. Singing. Breaking. Opening. Closing.

Shattering. Exalting. Always back for more.

Sorrow. Bliss. We dance. We play.

Why do I keep returning?

What demon spirit possesses me?

That I allow my soul to be so possessed by you.

So much you’ve given. So much you’ve taken.

Yet still. I yearn. And return.

To call you once more by your name.

Entrepreneurship.

CHAKK DE...INDIA...

(1975 & 1979 - West Indies)

Memories take us 36 years back

On the international arena the World Cup had its very first crack

The WIndies were flawless and seemed to be on the right track

For the first two editions no team had an answer to their pace attack!

(1983 - India)

The third edition saw the men from Caribbean getting very close

But had to face an opposition who was right up on its toes

Defending a meagre 183, Amarnath struck some crucial blows

Bringing them down to earth, on the perfect occasion, the Kapil's devils rose.

The home of cricket witnessed a pretty exciting match

But the moments of the tournament were Kapil's 175 and 20 yard running catch!

(1987 - Australia)

The fourth edition saw the games having 50 overs per side

The calculations changed and new techniques had to be applied

Leading from the front 'Border' was Australia's perfect guide

Boon and McDermott took forward the encroaching Aussie tide!

This edition was historic, for Asia a new foundation was laid

Chetan Sharma's hat-trick meant that Asian talent was suitably displayed!

(1992 - Pakistan)

Fifth edition saw grounds brightly lit and colourful clothing all around

Opening spin bowler and pinch hitter were the two terms first time found

Men in green were on a rampage, with their bowling knowledge extremely profound

The Sultans of Swing (Imran-Wasim) finally made sure, new champions, Pakistanis were crowned!

(1996 - Sri Lanka)

Hosting the Sixth event, for Asia the moment was special and big

But it was the Lankans who had the last laugh via little Kalu and Jayasuriya's Blitzkrieg!

Lankans were on the go and were the best team by far

But Moment of the tournament was Amir Sohail's bowled and Jadeja's assault on Waqar!

(1999 - Australia)

1987 champions once again had the trophy in their bag

The end of semi-finals saw one team walk out with famous 'chokers' tag!

Batsmen were bamboozled with Warne's super vicious turn

But the moment of the tournament was "a perfect tribute to the father from his beloved little son"! (Sachin 140* vs Kenya!)

(2003 - Australia)

Fighting like champions the Indians brought home some pride

Just about missed out during their crucial final ride

Ponting's men made sure they played their aggressive little tricks

Ganguly's Army rose to the occasion and put everyone in a fix!

But the moment of the tournament was "man of the series, Sachin's third-man six!"

(2007 - Australia)

The ninth edition was truly dominated by the Aussie team

Ponting's men showed their class, Gilly's dominance was extreme

McGrath's accuracy made sure the opposition ran out of its steam

29 World Cup matches unbeaten, a record they set was exceptionally supreme!

(2011 - INDIA)- no wrds to say......

http://youtu.be/OwHDy2I_ccs

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.

1. Who is Anna Hazare?

An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War

2. What's so special about him?

He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra

3. So what?
This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, biofuel and wind mills.

In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in India. It has become a model for self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village.

4. Ok,...?

This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.

5. Really, what is he fighting for?

He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in India.

6. How that can be possible?

He is advocating for a Bil, The Lok Pal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), beurocrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.

8. It's an entirely new thing right..?

In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit thier theft (corruption).

7. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?

The first thing he is asking for is: the government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed.

Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the LOK PAL BILL. 50% goverment participation and 50% public participation. Because you cant trust the government entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.

8. Fine, What will happen when this bill is passed?

A LokPal will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of India. In each and every state, Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged party to trial in case of corruptions within 1 year. Within 2 years, the guilty will be punished. Not like, Bofors scam or Bhopal Gas Tragedy case, that has been going for last 25 years without any result.

9. Is he alone? Whoelse is there in the fight with Anna Hazare?

Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more.

Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan is supporting his cause.

10. Ok, got it. What can I do?

At least we can spread the message. How?

Putting status message, links, video, changing profile pics.

At least we can support Anna Hazare and the cause for uprooting corruption from India.

At least we can hope that his Hunger Strike does not go in vain.

At least we can pray for his good health.

Yakin pe yakin dilate hain dost,
raah chalte ko bewkøøf banate hain dost,
sharbat bol k daru pilate hain dost,
par kuch b kahe sale bahut yaad ate hain dost.

ARE WE REALLY PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN..........OR A MYTH...???

The daughter of an Indian maharajah seated on a panther she shot, sometime during 1920s.   

 

 

A British man gets a pedicure from an Indian servant. 



  

The Grand Trunk Road , built by Sher Shah Suri, was the main trade route from Calcutta to Kabul .


A group of Dancing or notch girls began performing with their elaborate costumes and jewelry. 


 

A rare view of the President's palace and the Parliament building in New Delhi . 


 

Women gather at a party in Mumbai ( Bombay ) in 1910. 


 

A group from Vaishnava, a sect founded by a Hindu mystic. His followers are called Gosvami-maharajahs 


 

An aerial view of Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi , built between 1650 and 1658. 


 

The Imperial Airways 'Hanno' Hadley Page passenger airplane carries the England to India air mail, stopping in Sharjah to refuel. 


 

See what the India was at 1835....... 

Now coming to the point..this letter clearly states that Indian culture is far more greater compared to the western culture. But today, WE are the ones who want to follow western culture, WE are the ones who would prefer to talk in English, thinking hindi is "middle class", WE are the ones who want to settle abroad, and WE are the ones who think that the british and american accent is "cool".

Even though the British have left our country more than half a century ago, we are STILL their slaves..slaves of the British culture, of the British education, of almost EVERYTHING!

This is an extract fro Dr Abdul Kalam's speech, our ex-president..please take time to read it..

"YOU say that our government is inefficient. YOU say that our laws are too old. YOU say that the municipality does not pick up the garbage. YOU say that the phones don't work, the railways are a joke, the airline is the worst in the world, mails never reach their destination. YOU say that our country has been fed to the dogs and is the absolute pits. YOU say, say and say.

What do YOU do about it? Take a person on his way to Singapore. Give him a name - YOURS. Give him a face - YOURS. YOU walk out of the airport and you are at your International best. In Singapore you don't throw cigarette butts on the roads or eat in the stores. YOU are as proud of their Underground Links as they are. You pay $5 (approx. Rs. 60) to drive through Orchard Road (equivalent of Mahim Causeway or Pedder Road) between 5 PM and 8 PM.

YOU comeback to the parking lot to punch your parking ticket if you have over stayed in a restaurant or a shopping mall irrespective of your status identity. In Singapore you don't say anything, DO YOU? YOU wouldn't dare to eat in public during Ramadan, in Dubai. YOU would not dare to go out without your head covered in Jeddah. YOU would not dare to buy an employee of the telephone exchange in London at 10 pounds (Rs. 650) a month to, "see to it that my STD and ISD calls are billed to someone else." YOU would not dare to speed beyond 55 mph (88 kph) in Washington and then tell the traffic cop, "Jaanta hai sala main kaun hoon (Do you know who I am?). I am so and so's son. Take your two bucks and get lost." YOU wouldn't chuck an empty coconut shell anywhere other than the garbage pail on the beaches in Australia and New Zealand. Why don't YOU spit Paan on the streets of Tokyo? Why don't YOU use examination jockeys or buy fake certificates in Boston? We are still talking of the same YOU. YOU who can respect and conform to a foreign system in other countries but cannot in your own. You who will throw papers and cigarettes on the road the moment you touch Indian ground. If you can be an involved and appreciative citizen in an alien country why cannot you be the same here in India. Once in an interview, the famous Ex-municipal commissioner of Bombay Mr.Tinaikar had a point to make. "Rich people's dogs are walked on the streets to leave their affluent droppings all over the place," he said. "And then the same people turn around to criticize and blame the authorities for inefficiency and dirty pavements. What do they expect the officers to do? Go down with a broom every time their dog feels the pressure in his bowels? In America every dog owner has to clean up after his pet has done the job. Same in Japan. Will the Indian citizen do that here?" He's right. We go to the polls to choose a government and after that forfeit all responsibility. We sit back wanting to be pampered and expect the government to do everything for us whilst our contribution is totally negative. We expect the government to clean up but we are not going to stop chucking garbage all over the place nor are we going to stop to pick a up a stray piece of paper and throw it in the bin. We expect the railways to provide clean bathrooms but we are not going to learn the proper use of bathrooms. We want Indian Airlines and Air India to provide the best of food and toiletries but we are not going to stop pilfering at the least opportunity. This applies even to the staff who is known not to pass on the service to the public. When it comes to burning social issues like those related to women, dowry, girl child and others, we make loud drawing room protestations and continue to do the reverse at home. Our excuse? "It's the whole system which has to change, how will it matter if I alone forego my sons' rights to a dowry." So who's going to change the system? What does a system consist of? Very conveniently for us it consists of our neighbors, other households, other cities, other communities and the government. But definitely not me and YOU. When it comes to us actually making a positive contribution to the system we lock ourselves along with our families into a safe cocoon and look into the distance at countries far away and wait for a Mr. Clean to come along & work miracles for us with a majestic sweep of his hand. Or we leave the country and run away. Like lazy cowards hounded by our fears we run to America to bask in their glory and praise their system. When New York becomes insecure we run to England. When England experiences unemployment, we take the next flight out to the Gulf. When the Gulf is war struck, we demand to be rescued and brought home by the Indian government. Everybody is out to abuse and rape the country. Nobody thinks of feeding the system. Our conscience is mortgaged to money."
This is not just another mail to "awaken the patriot within us". Most of u will just read it, and say "sach yaar, apni country kitni SAHI hai, aur uska kya haal ho gaya hai!"
But NOBODY will implement what is there in the mail..u will STILL want to live on pizza n burger ...u will STILL want to wear Lee, Wrangler, Gucci and other brands..u will STILL want to settle abroad!

Its high time that we wake up and start respecting our culture, our education, our NATION!

JAI HIND!

frendzz...value to be treasured!!!

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that
person..
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need
you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with
guidance and support,
To aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an
end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire
fulfilled, their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. 



Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has
come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh..
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional
foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson,
love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other
relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.