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Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:25:41 -0700 Remembering Ashish Popli http://roshan.posterous.com/remembering-ashish-popli http://roshan.posterous.com/remembering-ashish-popli I was talking to a school time friend on phone today. It was after a few years so lot of things to share & catch-up with.
Job, marriage, who all got married, who's in line, who had kids, & all that.
Going through the names one by one at one point I asked "Where's Ashish Popli? What's he doing?".
Whatever I heared after that shook me badly, its been on my mind for the whole day. More so because I came to know of it so late.

Ashish was an officer in Indian Navy & was on duty on-board INS Sharabh when he went missing, 4 years ago.
"Missing?? From a Navy ship??" was my first reaction. At that moment I couldn't imagine the possibilities of such an incident.
Exact reason & circumstances are not known till now, she told me. "His body was never found & has been declared dead officially".
Probably the kind of accident he met with or the fact that he was my classmate or that I was unaware of all this for all these years, a chill went down my spine every time I thought of him. I couldn't help but write down all of my thoughts here.

Ashish was a very enthusiastic, smart, intelligent person. We were not very close friends but good friends nevertheless. I still remember him as the most outspoken, open-minded guy in class. One among the toppers.

May 18, 2005
During the call my friend mentioned that the incident had been in the news for some days at that time.
"Where the hell was I? How did I miss all this?" I thought.
At the first opportunity I searched for news articles on internet and found only 3 links:
- http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=130799
- http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050521/asp/nation/story_4767164.asp
- http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/16/stories/2005071610320400.htm

He was on night duty on May 17 when the incident happened. Ship mates realised he is missing next morning when he was neither seen for breakfast nor found in his cabin.
Naval and Coast Guard patrol vessels and aircraft are searching for a navy officer who is suspected to have fallen overboard off the coast of Visakhapatnam, says a May 20 report.

I was travelling to my home town that time. After completing my Post Graduate course from Pune I had 1 month to spend with my family before joining my first job. My niece was born 2 days before this incident, May 16.


A great soldier, a loved son & a dear friend was lost that day, serving his country.
My heart goes out to Ashish & his family.
May his soul be at peace, wherever he is.

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Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:52:34 -0700 Simple steps of Swine Flu prevention http://roshan.posterous.com/simple-steps-of-swine-flu-prevention http://roshan.posterous.com/simple-steps-of-swine-flu-prevention Some tips for prevention of Swine Flu from AIMS doctor

 Friends,

 Thanks to media hype about H1N1, several people who trust me have either
 approached or called me to advise. The hype in media about the utility of
 face masks and N95 respirators as a tool for general protection against
 H1N1 can't be deplored enough. Yesterday, a friend who listened wanted me
 to write down briefly what I advised so that he could tell others in
 similar words. Hence this short email to friends whom I have advised
 recently (and others whom I haven't yet). Please realize that this is not
 an official advice, especially the one about
 face masks or N95.

 Most N95 respirators are designed to filter 95% particulates of 0.3µ,
 while the size of H1N1 virus is about 0.1µ. Hence, dependence on N95 to
 protect against H1N1 is like protecting against rain with an umbrella made
 of mosquito net.

 Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation till
 the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks (its natural cycle). H1N1, like
 other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and
 proliferates (only) there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and
 mouth/ throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible
 not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact
 with H1N1 is not so much of a
 problem as proliferation is.

 While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1
 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and
 development of secondary infections, some very simple steps - not fully
 highlighted in most official communications - can be practiced (instead of
 focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

 1.  Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official
 communications).

 2.  "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any
 part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

 3.  Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't
 trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/
 nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple
 gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has
 the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on
 an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful
 preventative method.

 4.  Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with
 warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti
 (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard
 once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt
 water is very effective in bringing down viral
 population.

 5.  Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C
 (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C
 tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

 6.  Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has
 the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off
 proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot
 survive, proliferate or do any harm.


 All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households, and
 certainly much less painful than to wait in long queues outside public
 hospitals.


 Happy breathing!

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Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:23:34 -0700 Why Does Time Go Faster As We Get Older? http://roshan.posterous.com/why-does-time-go-faster-as-we-get-older-0 http://roshan.posterous.com/why-does-time-go-faster-as-we-get-older-0
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Very simple yet insightful explanation...with interesting examples!

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Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:22:56 -0700 Scrum in 5 minutes http://roshan.posterous.com/scrum-in-5-minutes http://roshan.posterous.com/scrum-in-5-minutes
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Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:54:18 -0700 Solution monitoring via SAP Solution Manager - overview http://roshan.posterous.com/solution-monitoring-via-sap-solution-manager http://roshan.posterous.com/solution-monitoring-via-sap-solution-manager
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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:54:00 -0700 Enlightenment in seven days http://roshan.posterous.com/enlightenment-in-seven-days http://roshan.posterous.com/enlightenment-in-seven-days
Buddha told his disciples: whoever makes an effort can attain enlightenment in seven days. If he can’t manage it, certainly he will attain it in seven months, or in seven years. The young man decided that he would attain it in one week, and he wanted to know what he should do: “concentration” was the reply.


The young man began to practice, but in ten minutes he was already distracted. Little by little, he began paying attention to everything that distracted him, and thought that he was not wasting time, but was getting used to himself.
One fine day he decided it was not necessary to arrive at his goal so fast, because the path was teaching him many things.
It was at that moment that he became an Enlightened one.

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Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:17:12 -0800 In search of the perfect leader http://roshan.posterous.com/in-search-of-the-perfect-leade http://roshan.posterous.com/in-search-of-the-perfect-leade
Nice article on Leadership by Paulo Coelho:
 
A reader sends me a questionnaire in which he presents the profile of three world leaders who lived in the same period of history, and asks if it is possible to choose the best one using the following data:

Candidate A was associated with witchdoctors and often consulted astrologists. He had two mistresses. His wife was a Lesbian. He smoked a lot. He drank eight to ten martinis a day.

Candidate B never managed to hold down a job because of his arrogance. He slept the whole morning. He used opium at school, and was always considered a bad student. He drank a glass of brandy every morning.

Candidate C was decorated a hero. A vegetarian, he did not smoke. His discipline was exemplary. He occasionally drank a beer. He stayed with the same woman during his moments of glory and defeat.

And what was the answer?

A] Franklin Delano Roosevelt. B] Winston Churchill. C] Adolf Hitler.

So what then is leadership? The encyclopedia defines it as an individual’s capacity to motivate others to seek the same objective. The bookstores are full of texts on this theme, and the leaders are normally portrayed in brilliant colors, with enviable qualities and supreme ideals. The leader is to society as the “master” is to spirituality. This, however, is not absolutely true (in either case).

Our big problem, especially in a world that is growing more and more fundamentalist, is not allowing people in prominent positions to commit human mistakes. We are always in search of the perfect ruler. We are always looking for a pastor to guide and help us find our way. The truth is that the great revolutions and the progress made by humanity were brought about by people just like us – the only difference being that they had the courage to make a key decision at a crucial moment.

A long time ago, in my unconscious, I changed the word “leader” for the expression “warrior of light”. What is a warrior of light?

Warriors of light keep the spark in their eyes.

They are in the world, are part of other people’s lives, and began their journey without a rucksack and sandals. They are often cowards. They don’t always act right.

Warriors of light suffer over useless things, have some petty attitudes, and at times feel they are incapable of growing. They frequently believe they are unworthy of any blessing or miracle.

Warriors of light are not always sure what they are doing here. Often they stay up all night thinking that their lives have no meaning.

Every warrior of light has felt the fear of joining in battle. Every warrior of light has once lost faith in the future.

Every warrior of light has once trodden a path that was not his. Every warrior of light has once felt that he was not a warrior of light. Every warrior of light has once failed in his spiritual obligations.

That is what makes him a warrior of light; because he has been through all this and has not lost the hope of becoming better than he was.

That is why they are warriors of light. Because they make mistakes. Because they wonder. Because they look for a reason – and they will certainly find one.

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Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:22:30 -0800 What you Need To Be Thinking About Regarding Social Media and Layoffs http://roshan.posterous.com/what-you-need-to-be-thinking-a http://roshan.posterous.com/what-you-need-to-be-thinking-a
Check out this blog I found at web-strategist.com

- Hate Your Job? Suck It Up
- Got Laid Off? You’ve A Stigma to Overcome

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Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:43:29 -0800 Remember to put the Glass Down http://roshan.posterous.com/remember-to-put-the-glass-down http://roshan.posterous.com/remember-to-put-the-glass-down Read this small story, Might make a BIG change in YOU

  Professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it.  He held it up for all to see & asked the students
"How much do you think this glass weighs?"

  '50gms!' .... '100gms!' .....'125gms'  ...the students answered.                       

                      

  "I really don't know unless I weigh it," said the professor, "but, my question is:

  What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?"

  'Nothing' …..the students said.

  'Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?' the professor asked.

  'Your arm would begin to ache' said one of the student

  "You're right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?"

  "Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis & have to go to hospital for sure!"
….. ventured another student & all the students laughed

  "Very good.

  But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?"
asked the professor.

  'No'…. Was the answer.

  "Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?"

  The students were puzzled.

  "What should I do now to come out of pain?" asked professor again.

  "Put the glass down!" said one of the students

  "Exactly!" said the professor.

   Life's problems are something like this.
Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they seem OK.

  Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache.
Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.

  It's important to think of the challenges or problems in your life,
But EVEN MORE IMPORTANT is to 'PUT THEM DOWN' at the end of every day before You go to sleep.

  That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh &strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!

   
So, when you leave office today,
Remember friend to
' PUT THE GLASS DOWN! '

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:42:54 -0800 Google & Speed http://roshan.posterous.com/google-and-speed http://roshan.posterous.com/google-and-speed
Anybody who has used any of Google services will definitely notice 1 remarkable aspect: Speed
But I never thought Google can take things to such heights...or is it just some network issue?

I have been using Google SMS search for quite some time.
Every time I search for a word definition, the reply comes EARLIER than the SMS delivery notice!! 

Users in India, try for yourself. 
E.g. send an SMS ... define: clemency to 97733-00000 

This is not the case for other searches...atleast not for Horoscope, i tried.

I am not sure if its due to some network lag...but then, shudnt it be same in all cases?
Till such time that a more knowledgeable person demystifies it, i will just assume the above phenomenon as a clever handiwork of 1 of the Googlers out there.. :)

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