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I'm passionate about

Passionate about reading books. Books open a whole new world of experience as well as knowledge. The moment I start a book, i live in that world. That gives me vivid grasp on the plot of the book.

People don't know that I'm good at

Writing. in the best of moods, my flow of writing and the vocabulary I use is above par. I haven't got much opportunities to show case my writing skills.

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• A reply on Conversation: What helps us to go up in life? (Flatttery+Nominal work) or (Hard work + No flattery)

  Feb 22 2013: Exactly. So what do you suggest? Being a hard worker just isn't enough??

• A reply on Conversation: What helps us to go up in life? (Flatttery+Nominal work) or (Hard work + No flattery)

  Feb 22 2013: I totally agree. But do you think, just doing the thing we love is enough? Satisfaction is guaranteed. But we do need an imagined ladder of success to become something in life. Success means money and recognition for our work. And money means something in this world. We cant go out just armed with fulfillment and purpose.

• A reply on Conversation: What helps us to go up in life? (Flatttery+Nominal work) or (Hard work + No flattery)

  Feb 22 2013: Linda,
  When i mentioned going up in life, i meant climbing the ladder of success. NOt the literal stairs or an elevator.

• A reply on Conversation: What helps us to go up in life? (Flatttery+Nominal work) or (Hard work + No flattery)

  Feb 22 2013: Apparently so. Scenarios, essentially, remain the same, exclusive of boundaries.

• A reply on Conversation: Is there any way to prevent religious debates from turning into a big fight?

  Feb 11 2013: That , ofcourse , is another way to look at it!! May be a the leader's decisons are wrong or maybe people believe strongly in something. But take the case of Berlin wall. It has nothing to do with religion. But the wall which separated east & west germany was a mark of the cold war. It was a subject of great controversy. Many people lost their lives. But when there was a change in leadership, the wall was immediately put down unifying Germany. A leader has the power to cause disagreement, but also can rewrite history. It all depends on the people choosing the representatives. I strongly believe a good leader can unify religions with tact rather than the masses doing it on their own.

• A reply on Conversation: Is there any way to prevent religious debates from turning into a big fight?

  Feb 10 2013: Farokh,
  Of course people can think for themselves. But that leads to 100 different thoughts from 100 different persons. We need that one man/woman to unify us in thought as well as purpose and lead us in the right path. If all the people get to express their opinions, it would be total chaos. A good leader can find Order even in the midst of chaos and root for the cause - Unity among religions.
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  A comment on Conversation: Is there any way to prevent religious debates from turning into a big fight?

  Feb 8 2013: The main reason religious debates go wild is because the people involved talk about the various differences and problems between the religions. They fail to notice that the basic underlying principle of peace which is common to all religions ,be it Hinduism,Christianity or Islam .
  Also they tend to get emotional. Emotions tend to muffle one's rational thinking and they just express their views at the spur of the moment. This leads to the heated discussions and fights.
  The only solution is for the lpeople to choose their leaders wisely. Those people who are willing to put their heads together with other leaders and work out an amicable solution. When people calm down their emotions and have a conversation with a cool head, they ll realise that they all have something in common. Thsi will reduce fights a lot!!

• A comment on Conversation: Should social media be taught in school?

  Feb 6 2013: Social media should ofcourse be taught in school. In this electronic age, the media plays a big role in disseminating information. They are also a magnet for all those hoaxers and cheaters who revel in deceiving others. Children should be taught the nuances of the media and how to tread the ground carefully, else they be pulled into the dirty side of it.
  Its very easy to be misled in the media circus. People using facebook are lulled into a fake sense of security and they share personal info on it. This is where a basic edu on social media works out where they are helped identify the fakes. Social media itself has distinct advantages . If used properly, its a treasure trove for knowledge. Also its a great way to socialise with friends and also make new ones. Social media is one of the biggest changes thats happened to mankind and if used properly, will be a joy to use.

• A comment on Conversation: What are some of the movies that have changed your life? Perhaps movies that have changed your perception of reality?

  Feb 3 2013: Kamal Hassan's Vishwaroopam- An Indian Movie. The release of this movie has been forestalled in certain parts because it dealt with some apparently sensitive issues . It raised protests from various religious groups. But all the movie did was portray them in a poignant manner. This movie has created a maelstrom in India. It brings into sharp focus the reality that even now in this modern age, certain topics are considered taboo to discuss and also showcases how politicians and other groups use the opportunity to twist a hapless film maker for their 5 minutes of fame.
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  A comment on Conversation: If you could warn your past self about anything only using two words, what would you say?

  Feb 3 2013: Brace yourselves