Life over coffee

Hello and welcome back everyone! Your friend Prabhasini is back and today, I am going to discuss, rather share – a solution in the form of The OTS scheme enacted by bank for solving a tricky problem of NPA borrowers which had plagued the banking industry for quite some time, and an exciting way to earn some pocket money for students while doing some market research and collaboration and learning a lot in this process. Read on to know more… With Start-up India, increased foreign direct investment into the Indian economy, digital transformation, enhanced options to expand business beyond expected and known frontiers, advanced and liberal trade options and laws, ‘doing business’ is what flows in the lifeline of New-age India. And on the positive side of the story, business generates huge revenues, benefitting not just the entrepreneur or company, it benefits the entire society as well with a revolutionary vision, innovative lifestyles, employment opportunities, to name a few. And, t...

Hello and welcome back everyone. As you all that chosen articles sent in by you readers during the Christmas Carnival would be published during the entire course of January and February. And tomorrow is the most revered occasion in the Indian history - the Republic Day of India. And, being Indians we take pride celebrate this day, as this is the day, when our constitution - of Independent India, came into effect. The words - citizens of Democratic, Republic, Secular, Sovereign and Socialist - came to be our identity, and we defined our rights and privileges and gave our ' Indianity', a concrete meaning. So, on this occasion, I chose to publish a story - a memory sent in regarding Republic day celebration at school, and how it changed the perception and life of a person forever. Happy Republic Day - at school - Sushmita C Chaudhury I was pretty upset that day. Again, a day I would have spent sleeping till late, would be wasted. Oh! God, I would have to get ready f...

Hello and welcome back! This is the 4th in series and 3rd poem, chosen from the submissions of Christmas Carnival. Winter in Present times - by Gurupada Chakraborty The chilly wind Blows across the balcony And tic-tac It drizzles along. On my table beside the window I sit for studies; Giving out a large yawn. Who wishes to care for semester In this pleasant alluring winter. If only the fog ceased to be deadly- If Dilli would be pollution free, With a wind-cheater over my back for sure, I would have embraced the weather - oh! so lovely. I would have walked down the streets of Chandni-Chowk To gorge some yummy golgappas, And with sight as sharp as hawk Would have measured the quantities of masalas- Would have a bitter-sweet deal with chacha Iqbal or bhai Anil, Yet at the end-would have got away With an extra piece or 5 rupee less, so to say. Or, would have caught up with aunt Bhatnagar, And had a ladies time together. ...

Hello and welcome back. This is the 3rd in series and 2nd poem sent during the Christmas Carnival. The winter Night - Ruma Chakraborty Silent she sleeps after a tiresome day, With snores like whistles  making their way, out of her nose - into the black little room, shaking the bristles of the broom. It's the night of winter New moon.. She is disciplined and tough. Her ambience has turned her rough. So, now she speaks with a scruff  - strictly instructing everyone As the clock strikes One! Everyone - should be fast asleep. Or else face the uninvited guests, who would put your courage to test, in this dark wintry New moon night - wearing a black shroud and no light. Hence, for your safety's sake; follow the rule - early to bed and early you awake. And, for further precaution - drink less water at night- to avoid the toilet fright. After all, who would dare to pull your hair while you are under your blanket - dea...

Hello and welcome back! As you all know, that the poems, stories, articles, memories sent by you, during the Christmas Carnival, would be published throughout the winter months of January and February, this is the second in series, after New Year Resolution How Far I have to go ! - Minati Gupta How far do I have to go?  How many  hills do I have to climb? Oh! From which river flowing relentlessly, - do I get energy - to reach my destination. Mere asking is not enough. The bell is ringing from the distant temple. The disciples of Lord come and go. Shall I reach my destined land! How far do I have to go? From beginning to end, The rhythm of life - the picture of everyday life -  is, I run and run to get what I want. The stars of life are still bright, the flame of the earthen lamp - still alive So, with hope and fear - o' dear, I wonder -  How far do I have to go! We all applaud Mrs. Minati Gupta - who has a very str...

Hello and welcome back everyone! Your friend Prabhasini wishes you a very Happy New Year ahead. Well, you might be thinking why this New Year wish took so long - being on the 7th of January instead of 1st January. Well, do you know - yesterday the 6th of January was day of "Armenian Christmas" According to an article in the website peopleofar.com :    “Armenian Christmas,” as it is popularly called, is a culmination of celebrations of events related to Christ’s Incarnation. Theophany or Epiphany (or Astvadz-a-haytnootyoon in Armenian) means “revelation of God,” which is the central theme of the Christmas Season in the Armenian Church. During the “Armenian Christmas” season, the major events that are celebrated are the Nativity of Christ in Bethlehem and His Baptism in the River Jordan. The day of this major feast in the Armenian Church is January 6th. A ceremony called “Blessing of Water” is conducted in the Armenian Church to commemorate Christ’s Baptism. And...