When it comes to internet presence, be yourself

Showing yourself up as a stumbling drunk are not recommended when it comes to internet profiles. However, it also isn't necessary to present yourself as a go-getter or someone who is as quiet as a mouse.

Instead, the objective should be "to emphasise your individuality," Birgit Kimmel of Klicksafe.de explained to the German Press Agency dpa. Of course, images can be cheeky or brash but they shouldn't be revealing, and it helps to ask friends when wondering which photos to put in your Facebook or Bebo profile. Another idea is to have a photo session with friends so that everyone has fresh images to choose from.

Kimmel also believes that one way to ensure you don't regret how you present yourself to the virtual world is to ask what you would think if you saw them again two years from now.

"It doesn't have to be the classic CV photo," says Kimmel, although she does admit that a potential new boss could cast an eye over your profile. On the other hand, if you are a person who happily wears sports jackets and a side parting, then a skater-look profile isn't exactly necessary in order to look cool, unless you count it among your hobbies.

Favourite pastime details also don't need to be altered in order to create an improved image. If you aren't the type of person who gets a thrill from the World of Warcraft computer game then you are probably better off admitting it from the start, says Kimmel.

Someone can happily write that they love to play World of Warcraft "because I am interested in adventure and fantasy stories" as when filling out an internet profile Kimmel points out that it's important to remember that it is all about "identity management."

"Who am I and what sort of image am I looking to present to world?" is the question a person has to ask themselves.

I'm starting with the man in the mirror....

I've been listening to MJ's songs in the office since news of his death broke. I've always loved his songs of hope and compassion and I wonder how he became the sad figure as portrayed in the media. I doubt there will be another pop icon as great as him in my lifetime. Thank you, Michael. You have left the world a better place with your wonderful music legacy.

Read an article by Chetan Bhagat

Mr Chetan delivered a speech at Symbiosis for the newly joined batch. The crux of his speech was "Let the Spark in yourself not die". According to him, there would always be things or rather factors that would lead us frustration, loneliness and depression in life. But according to him, we should not let the spark die. I really admire every little logic that he included in his speech.I admire the way his mind works in writing when he wants to put forward his thoughts.And believe me he does it beautifully. It is indeed evident from his writings and his fan following.But when I actually thought about "Keep the Spark going whatsoever", I had a question-Can we really keep the spark going?Is it possible to forget all pains and stay happy.It is practically not possible.May be we can divert our attention and pretend to be happy, but somewhere at the back of our mind the impact of the pain or trouble is intact. It comes forward but we intentionally keep putting it at the back of our mind again and again and again.It isnt easy to remain happy.And I suppose that is why we are all here on this planet as human beings, where the biggest challenge for anyone of us is to find happiness in whatever we have.That is the ultimate goal of every man whatsoever he is, rich or poor:To find happiness in whatever he has..

FOLLOW YOUR PASSION

Well...now this entry is a part of my experience....To begin with, I have recently learnt how to drive but I guess driving has been my passion even before I started driving..I used to find myself driving in my dreams..and driving very often..I actually thot I'd never need to join driving classes..coz I was such a pro when I used to drive in my dreams..The clutch, the gear, the brake..all controlled in a sync...But when I started driving..I had to face a lot of criticism..Moreover driving on the bangalore roads itself is a challenge and the minute you falter four mouths open and start barking in criticism...But well, inspite of all this..I decided I m gonna drive however it is...Coz if i take the criticism seriously I will lose my long nurtured passion...And I don't wanna give up on my passion...There were comments which came from my Mum and Sis first...My sis irritated me with the same line again and again "You drive it like a bullock cart"...I have a short temper...and I lose it fast..So I always fired back in retaliation..but never gave up on my passion...first time when i drove with my dad...I hit a 2 wheeler...It was a slow traffic...Tho I did such a thing for the first since i had started driving...but it was unfortunate that I faltered when my dad was with...Another set of comment....I just thot...wish people could see how fast I picked up(that to on the roads of bangalore, famous for the heavy traffic)...1 thing that i know is I have improved considerably from the first day I drove..And that gives me immense satisfaction..and my love to drive going...One should just follow his passion...Bcoz therez nothing that can make you happier than doing what you desire to do....

TIGERS IN INDIA

Hey,All of us who glue to the idiot box regularly would have seen the advertisement by "SAVE OUR TIGERS". According to their statistics only 1411 tigers are remaining our country. The point here is, can we make a difference and Save Our Tigers from dying / being hunted.Visit http://www.saveourtigers.com/ and become a member today.I am no volunteer in spreading popularity of the organization, but I stand by their cause and here I am urging all to stand by their cause too.We cannot let such a majestic and powerful species of animals go extinct just because we do not make adequate efforts. Stand up for the cause and spread awareness."SAVE OUR TIGERS"!!

Marriages-made in HEAVEN?

The Indian culture, apart from being very old and respected world wide, has some of these very rigid thoughts and mindsets associated with marriages.Apart from the fact that marriages are made in heaven, Indians truly believe that marriages do not just apply to the GIRL-GUY compatibility, but also the GIRL's parents-GUY's parents compatibility. It isn't just about the guy loving the girl and vice versa but also the guy's family loving the girl's family and vice versa. Even though taking the best of the measures before marriage so as to find the best family (less importance to finding the best guy/girl) for the girl/guy, there are always post marriage issues related to families of the couple more often. I understand that every norm set by the society has a reason behind it for it to exist at all, but to think about it, this whole concept of giving more importance to family than the individual guy/girl is beyond my understanding.With all this exercise, sometimes the whole fancy idea of 'Marriages are made in heaven' practically loses its viability. Falling in love and marrying the love of your life and living happily ever after is confined only to the movies. Are marriages really made in heaven? This is not true in all respects. They made right here with two parties deciding whether they can satisfy each one's ego. I sound very biased, I know, because the number of couples indulging in love marriages is increasing every day. But the fact is that the Indian society has not accepted the concept of love marriages openly even until date. We will have to wait to see our country become open to LOVE MARRIAGES.

What are you in control of?

What are you concerned about? The economy, global warming, investment markets, the election? What can you control? Your appointments, your attitude, motivation, and helping the people you are talking to.Stephen Covey, in the first of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Be Proactive, writes about the Circle of Influence which sits inside the Circle of Concern. Basically, encouraging us to focus on what we can control. An example would be if you were concerned about world hunger. You can’t save the world, but by buying a goat for a family in Kenya, you can influence some change.I encourage you to focus on what you can control and not to get distracted by all the media “noise”. There is a lot of opportunity to help people protect & create financial security for their future. Ask key questions to find out what is important to the people you are talking to, then give them what they want.

I'm sorry

Often in times of conflict an apology is all that is needed to diffuse a situation.
An employee can apologise on behalf of a workplace, rather than apologising for something they have personally done. I remember doing this when I worked for the Railways & the person complaining consoled me by saying "It's OK, it's not your fault".
Likewise, it's possible to say sorry that a situation had occurred. Again, it's not taking personal responsibility but acknowledging the disappointment of an event. This is useful if each party blames the other. An apology can open the door to constructive dialogue.
Finally, if you are responsible - fess up & apologise - fix it - learn from it - and then move on positively!!

It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.- Bill Gates

I read this quote in Kirsty Dunphey's weekly newsletter today. There is some truth to reflecting on failures, however I have come to realise how important it is to reflect on successes.
Being able to replicate & build on success is the key to continued success.
Reflecting on why we are successful helps us do the right things more often. Whether it's winning a new client or a round of golf, learning what we did right is often more valuable than trying to fix what we might've got wrong.
The revised quote could be:
"Celebrate success, then learn from it & build on it to replicate the success!" - Praveen

The 3 i's of decision making..

When making decisions it's important to:
1. Get good quality information
2. Interpret the information using various perspectives
3. Implement the decision with benchmarks in place to measure progress & success

Brand Leadership

Currently I am going through leadership qualities & was interested to see the similarities between great leaders & great brands....
Great leaders have a strong sense of purpose, to achieve progress towards an aspirational goal.
The great brands that resonate strongly with me also have a strong sense of purpose, combined with client centricity. They seem to suggest that they are here to make our lives better.
I would be interested to develop this thinking further....

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Brief history of Thangli temple

Sri Chennakeshavaswamy and Sri Yoga Narasimhaswamy Temple at Thangali, Kadur Tq., Chickamagalore, Karnataka State, INDIA.

Historical Background:

As per archeological research and data collected from ancient monuments found in the neighbouring locations, the existence of this temple dates back to 15^th century. The village Thangali at that time, was predominently inhabited by culturally learned people called AVADHANIS and the Sri Keshavaswamy temple is believed to have been built by the Chieftains (PALEGARS) of those days. Also in existence, but ill-maintained, is one Eswaraswamy temple.

About 300 years ago, Lord Yoga Narasimha swamy idol was installed in the premises of Sri Chennakeshavaswamy temple. The rich agriculturists of the village maintained the temple and every one in the village, irrespective of caste and creed, participated in the temple activities.

Later, Thangali Seshaiengar allotted some lands to augment the revenue of the temple. Seshaiengar, Narasimha Iyengar, Birur Shamanna and Kasturirangiengar actively participated in the temple activities and sustained its maintenance.

About 60 years ago, Sowcar, Krishnaswamy Iyengar, took over the management and renovated the temple by providing good ventilation and electrification of the premises. After his demise, a SEVA SAMITHI (Trust) was formed by his sons and the family members of Late Sri Kasturirangiengar.

At present the temple is being managed by the Trust partly depending on the financial support of Thangali Seshaiengar Charities and partly by the liberal contributions made by the devotees.

Accommodation for the Arcakar and a Guest room with all facilities are the latest additions to the temple. To tide over the drinking water problem, a bore well is provided thanks to the overwhelming financial support extended by the devotees.

A beautiful garden in the front to add to the aesthetics and more Guest rooms for the devotees are contemplated in the coming years.

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Some information from Karnataka State Gezetteer.

Tangali (T. Kadur; P.1,196; A.659), 5 km south-east of Kadur town, appears to have been an ancient agrahara town of Hoysala times. It is said that once Pandavas stayed in this village and hence it was called Tangali (A place of rest). It has Ishwara temple and Keshava temple which are of granite structure. The first stands to the north-east of the village and is of about 1200 A.D. The temple consists of garbhagriha, a vestibule and a navaranga with a door way and a porch to the south. Above the garbhagriha a tower rises in the form of a stepped pyramid with a partly dilapidated stone projection over the vestibule. The outer walls of the temple are of plain slabs set on edges. The pillars of the porch are cylindrical. There are Hoysala figures of Nandhi and Saraswathi in the temple. The Keshava temple has two shrines, one of Keshava and the other of Yoga Narasimha. It is stated that the image of Yoga Narasimha, which is of the Vijayanagara period was brought from somewhere and installed here some 200 years back. But the image of Keshava is set to have existed earlier. It appears to be of the Hoysala period though its smile and pitted face are similar to the images of Palegar period. The image wears yagnopavitha. At a distance of about 3 km to the east of Tangali, is a group of rocky boulders called by villagers as Hulikal, meaning Tiger stone. On the north western face of one of the boulders several panels of sculptures are carved in two rows. The upper row consists of five nude standing figures of Jaina saints and the lower one has eight figures of seated saints. The standing figures are carved below arches which are of Indo-sarcenic character. Below the eight larger figures in the lower row names of saints are inscribed in Kannada characters, which appear to be of about 15 to 16 century A.D. Between these rows there is also a middle panel with smaller figures of four saints whose names are not mentioned.