Tips to boost your energy levels!(Source:The Times of India,May 9th,2011)

Almost everyday we observe people complaining about feeling tired. Most of these complains arise post lunch where people feel physically and emotionally zapped.

Unfortunately, leading a hectic life has become a natural part of life, thus, many people cannot afford to be tired. The challenge, therefore, is to maintain health and vitality, which can only be done by preserving the energy we have and be sure that it isn't squandered by situations and behaviours that will ultimately present a challenge to our functionality. Though we are conditioned to expect such vitality to decline with age, there is much you can do to slow that decline by preserving your vital energy reserves.

Ways to increase energy levels

Bananas and watermelon
These revive energy as fast as sugary sweets do. In fact, ripe bananas rate almost as high as table sugar on the energy-upping index. However, unlike sugar, fresh fruit gives you a stamina boost plus the nutritional benefits of fibre, vitamins and minerals. An added bonus is that there's no food quite as portable as a banana. Since watermelon can be a bit messy to eat at your desk, cut some into chunks the night before and stash in a plastic container. (Dates, mangoes, papaya and pineapple also rank high on the energy-revving scale.)

Carrots and potatoes
Just like sugary snacks and soft drinks, carrots and potatoes can up your blood sugar to an all-time high. Unlike junk food, they provide a host of important nutrients (such as vitamins A and C, folic acid and potassium) along with that energy blast. Keep a bag of baby carrots in your desk drawer and you'll be less likely to make an afternoon trip to the vending machine.

Cornflakes and shredded wheat
Even without adding sugar, wholesome cereals such as muesli, corn flakes, instant oatmeal, puffed rice top the list of breakfast foods that provide quick energy. This morning meal tends to be digested slowly, which means that blood sugar levels stay stable.

Water
If you're not drinking at least 10 to 15 cups of water a day, especially in warm weather or if you work out regularly, you're setting yourself up for dehydration. Don't wait until you feel thirsty because at that point, your body is already suffering. Make a habit of setting a full glass of water on your desk all day long. Drinking nimbu paani is a healthy way to replenish nutrients that are lost after a workout.

Managing your energy budget
When you take the time to consciously rest, relax, meditate and eat well, you are preserving what vital energy you already have and are also taking the opportunity to cultivate more. This is of paramount importance to your quality of life, level of immunity and your physical and mental stamina. It is recommended you meditate at least 20 to 25 minutes daily. Make sure that you sleep for at least seven hours everyday. Try and squeeze in a quick a 15 to 20 minute power nap during the day to help you fight fatigue and low energy. One should also try and stretch for 10 minutes twice a day. When we stretch, we're actually contracting and relaxing our muscles, thus preventing any kind of muscle stiffness. This practice will allow blood to flow freely throughout the body thus giving us energy in minutes. Gently stretch your toes, legs, arms, shoulders, and neck. Make sure you do not have any medical conditions that can cause fatigue. These include low thyroid function, low haemoglobin levels, and a range of other ailments, which can be determined by blood tests. Go for a complete body check- up at least once in two years.

Suggested By:-Deepshikha Agarwal, Dietician and Sports Nutritionist

Internet Usage Statistics of India-A 2010 Report

Internet is emerging at a rapid pace and it’s already been a part in the field of business, economy, entertainment, social groups all over the globe. The rise of Internet usage all over the world unlocked various new businesses, products, services. Internet is constantly changing the way consumers shop and businesses sell their products. Every business related to any niche knows the importance of Internet and creating a website to show their products to potential consumers.

But still in India – a country of billion people has lot to do in the area of Internet usage to catch up with the global pace. According to a report by Point Topic in 2009, Hongkong – a region with a population of only a million people has more broadband connections than India. But year of 2010 can be a silver line in dark clouds as far as the Internet in India is concerned.


In December 2008, the number of broadband subscribers was only 5.52 million that was far short of target set by broadband policy in 2008. Our neighboring countries including China, South Korea and Japan are far ahead of India. This is mainly due to high broadband rates and the quality in our country. The average rate of Broadband connection is very expensive when it is compared to China, Japan, Western Europe and USA. The main reason for such expensive rates in India are a fraction of wages in the US – the minimum wage in US is approximately Rs.327 per hour while in India, it is only Rs.10. One more reason is Indian ISP’s are paying much higher costs for high speed Internet links to connect to the Internet worldwide.

But, Internet usage figures are increasing nowadays, because pricing are lowering down in comparison to 2008 prices. Still, these are on higher side in comparison to other countries.

Let’s see some interesting Statistics about Internet usage and penetration in India (2010):

◦1,173,108,018 (1.1 billion) population and 88,000,000(88 million) active Internet users in 2010
◦Total of 6.9% penetration rate (6.9 persons using Internet out of 100)
◦India has 10.52 million broadband users (till Oct.2010), constituting 6.0% of the population.
Diving dip in to these 88 million user base, we can get very important information and insight in to the penetration, usage, age/gender diversities and habits. Let’s find out.

Statistics about Internet usage considering Age Group and Gender :

◦2/3rd households have ‘multiple’ users in them
◦97% are regular users and 79% use daily
◦70% of people who know computer have used Internet
◦19-40 years age group constitutes nearly 85% among Internet users
◦85% of Internet users are male
◦11% of working women, 6% non-working women and 2% housewives use Internet which is not a very good sign
◦46% of net users are graduate, 26% are post-graduate
Statistics about Internet usage considering cities :

◦Mumbai has most number of Internet users nearly 3.24 million
◦Delhi holds the second place with 2.66 million
◦Top ten cities having most number of Internet users are Mumbai, Delhi, Banglore, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Surat and Nagpur.
◦These 10 cities has 37% of the total numbers of Internet users in India.
Statistics about Internet usage considering browsing habits :

◦94% of total users use Internet for Email purposes
◦72% of total users use Internet for download music (73%) followed by Chatting (56%)
◦Other major purposes for using Internet are job searching (56%), social networking sites(54%) and finding information on search engine (52%)
◦13,188,580 Facebook users on August 31/10, 1.1% penetration rate of total Internet users
◦Cyber cafes account for maximum Internet usage with over 37% of all users accessing Internet through cyber cafes
Major concerns about Internet usages in India :

◦Only 6.9% people use Internet in India which is on very lower side.
◦Most of the users are male, female users need to be increase
◦Low number of broadband connections
◦Internet popularity in urban areas is very less
This is the overall condition of Internet usage in India. I cant’ deny the fact that Internet popularity is increasing but still it’s very low because of high Internet charges, low broadband penetration and speed. The major reason behind there are India use foreign satellites that increases the end user cost.

If we want to have cyber revolution in our country, government has to use own network and satellites to strengthen the Internet infrastructure , then only the cost goes lower. If cost reduces the penetration will increase automatically. If you remember mobile was luxury when it was first come in India, it was viable to common man only when mobile usage charges become cheaper. So, we have to hope that Internet usage charges become cheaper and Internet become common for common man.

Census Posts(http://censusindia.gov.in/)

Population of India has grown by about 17.64% between 2001 and 2011



The population of India is almost equal to the combined population of USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan put together (about 1214.3 million)



India’s population in 1901 was about 238.4 million, which has increased by more than four times in 110 years to reach a population of 1,210 million in 2011.

Foods that help sleep better(Source:The Times of India,8th May 2011)

The meal you choose tonight could mean the difference between counting sheep and getting some serious shut-eye. So order the salmon.

There are certain nutrients in salmon, as well as in beans, yogurt, and spinach that help you sleep better.

Salmon
The healthy fats in this fish (namely docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA for short) may boost levels of the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin.

Beans
Beans and other legumes provide a nice sampling of B vitamins, including B6, B12, and folic acid, all of which help the body regulate sleep cycles and produce relaxing serotonin. In fact, studies have shown that boosting B vitamins may help people with insomnia.

Low-fat yogurt
Yogurt is a good source of calcium and magnesium – two important sleep-supporting minerals that together help you fall asleep faster and ratchet up your deep-sleep time. And skimping on both may lead to muscle cramps, higher stress levels, and worse sleep.

Spinach
Dark leafy greens are a great source of iron – a nutrient that may help protect against the sleep robber known as restless legs syndrome.

The Dale Carnegie Principles

Principles For Enhancing Relationships



1.Don’t Criticize, Condemn, Or Complain.
Criticizing another person not only damages that person’s reputation, but puts a dent in our own.


2.Give Honest, Sincere Appreciation.
Appreciation builds our image faster than any other practice. After all, the success of every job demands cooperation and effort from others. People contribute to our success as much as we contribute to theirs.


3.Arouse In The Other Person An Eager Want.
As business professionals, we are constantly selling our ideas. But people consent to help for their own reasons, not ours. If we make it clear how our ideas will benefit them, there is no limit to the cooperation we could receive.


4.Become Genuinely Interested In Other People.
Regardless of the physical or financial assets a company may have, it’s the people who make it successful. They are an organization’s key asset, and getting to know them should be as high a priority as learning the technical aspects of your job. The key is to be genuine. Don’t get a reputation for only being interested when you want something. Getting to know others should always be mutually beneficial.


5.Smile.
Whether we’re pleasant to be around depends less on the situation than on our behavior. Rapport in business is fueled by seemingly minor considerations, such as a friendly, accessible demeanor and a welcoming smile.


6.Remember That A Person’s Name Is To That Person, The Sweetest And Most Important Sound In Any Language.
Using a person’s name is crucial, especially when meeting those we don’t see very often. Respect and acceptance stem from simple acts, such as remembering a person’s name and using it whenever appropriate.


7.Be A Good Listener. Encourage Others To Talk About Themselves.
A business runs on information, so what better way to learn what’s going on than following this principle? We must listen with everything we’ve got. How we listen says volumes about how we think. Be focused, engaged, and sincere.


8.Talk In Terms Of The Other Person’s Interests.
Truth be told, we spend most of our time thinking about ourselves. Why not create a strong business relationship by putting away our own concerns and talking about what others are interested in for a while?


9.Make The Other Person Feel Important — And Do It Sincerely.
In our dealings with others, building them up shows we appreciate their contribution. The bond that results can help us withstand the pressures of our own day-to-day struggles.

Hindi Quotes....

* वही सबसे तेज चलता है, जो अकेला चलता है।
* प्रत्येक अच्छा कार्य पहले असम्भव नजर आता है।
* ऊद्यम ही सफलता की कुंजी है।
* एकाग्रता से ही विजय मिलती है।
* कीर्ति वीरोचित कार्यो की सुगन्ध है।
* भाग्य साहसी का साथ देता है।
* सफलता अत्यधिक परिश्रम चाहती है।
* विवेक बहादुरी का उत्तम अंश है।
* कार्य उद्यम से सिद्ध होते है, मनोरथो से नही।
* संकल्प ही मनुष्य का बल है।
* प्रचंड वायु मे भी पहाड विचलित नही होते।
* कर्म करने मे ही अधिकार है, फल मे नही।
* मेहनत, हिम्मत और लगन से कल्पना साकार होती है।
* अपने शक्तियो पर भरोसा करने वाला कभी असफल नही होता।


* मुस्कान प्रेम की भाषा है।
* सच्चा प्रेम दुर्लभ है, सच्ची मित्रता और भी दुर्लभ है।
* अहंकार छोडे बिना सच्चा प्रेम नही किया जा सकता।
* प्रसन्नता स्वास्थ्य देती है, विषाद रोग देते है।
* प्रसन्न करने का उपाय है, स्वयं प्रसन्न रहना।
* अधिकार जताने से अधिकार सिद्ध नही होता।
* एक गुण समस्त दोषो को ढक लेता है।
* दूसरो से प्रेम करना अपने आप से प्रेम करना है।


* समय महान चिकित्सक है।
* समय किसी की प्रतीक्षा नही करता।
* हर दिन वर्ष का सर्वोत्तम दिन है।
* एक झूठ छिपाने के लिये दस झूठ बोलने पडते है।
* प्रकृति के सब काम धीरे-धीरे होते है।


* बिना गुरु के ज्ञान नही होता।
* आपकी बुद्धि ही आपका गुरु है।
* जिग्यासा के बिना ज्ञान नही होता।
* बिना अनुभव के कोरा शाब्दिक ज्ञान अंधा है।
* अल्प ज्ञान खतरनाक होता है।
* कर्म सरल है, विचार कठिन।
* उपदेश देना सरल है, उपाय बताना कठिन।


* धन अपना पराया नही देखता।
* जैसा अन्न, वैसा मन।
* अहिंसा सर्वोत्तम धर्म है।
* बहुमत की आवाज न्याय का द्योतक नही है।
* अन्याय मे सहयोग देना, अन्याय के ही समान है।
* विश्वास से आश्चर्य-जनक प्रोत्साहन मिलता है।

Some Interesting Facts.....!

1. Mosquito repellents don't repel. They hide you. The spray blocks the mosquito's sensors so they don't know you're there.

2. Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.

3. The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute for blood plasma.

4. No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.

5. Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.

6. You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.

7. Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty years of age or older.

8. The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

9. The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.

10. A Boeing 747s wingspan is longer than the Wright brother's first flight.

11. American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating 1 olive from each salad served in first-class.

12. Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

13. Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning.

14. The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.

15. Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin.

16. The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.

17. Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.

18. Marilyn Monroe had six toes. (rumor)

19. All US Presidents have worn glasses. Some just didn't like being seen wearing them in public.

20. Walt Disney was afraid of mice.

21. Pearls melt in vinegar.

22. Thirty-five percent of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married.

23. The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.

24. It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.

25. A duck's quack doesn't echo and no one knows why.

26. The reason firehouses have circular stairways is from the days when the engines were pulled by horses. The horses were stabled on the ground floor and figured out how to walk up straight staircases.

27. Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first US president whose name contains all the letters from the word 'criminal.' The second was William Jefferson Clinton.

28. Turtles can breathe through their butts.

29. Butterflies taste with their feet.

30. In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all of the world's nuclear weapons combined.

31. On average, 100 people choke to death on ball-point pens every year.

32. On average people fear spiders more than they do death.

33. Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived immigrants.

34. Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.

35. Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.

36. Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

37. It's physically impossible for you to lick your elbow.

38. The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.

39. A snail can sleep for three years.

40. No word in the English language rhymes with 'MONTH.'

41. Average life span of a major league baseball: 7 pitches.

42. Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

43. The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

44. All polar bears are left handed.

45. In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.

46. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

47. TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

48. 'Go', is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.

49. If Barbie were life-size, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand seven feet, two inches tall. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

50. A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

51. The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

Frank Bettger’s Thirteen Secrets To Success In Sales

Frank Bettger’s Thirteen Secrets To Success In Sales are as follows:-

#1 – Enthusiasm
If you don’t FEEL enthusiastic, ACT enthusiastic. Soon, you’ll BE enthusiastic. Double your enthusiasm and you’ll probably double your income.

#2 – Order (self-organization)
Set aside time to plan how you will spend your time. Think about what’s most important. Then do those things first.

#3 – Think in terms of others’ interests
Find out what your prospect wants. Show him or her how to get it.

#4 – Questions
Questions get you further than comments. Let your prospect talk while you discover his or her wants.

#5 – Key issue
Find the prospect’s basic need or main interest. Then focus solely on it! Ask “why” and “in addition to that” to discover the key issue.

#6 – Silence (listen)
Good listening works magic in selling. Listen intently intentionally!

#7 – Sincerity (deserve confidence)
If you don’t believe in what you’re selling, neither will your prospect. Give your prospect the service you would want.

#8 – Knowledge of my business
Keep your mind young by continuing to learn about your business.

#9 – Appreciation and praise
Show people you believe in them and expect great things. Don’t go overboard – just give them your honest appraisal.

#10 – Smile (happiness)
Smile your best smile at everyone you see. Think about all the things you have to be thankful for … and smile. The world will smile with you.

#11 – Remember names and faces
Take a mental photograph of the person’s name. Repeat it immediately in the conversation and then silently to yourself. Associate his or her name and profession.

#12 – Service and prospecting
Take care of them and they will take care of you. Follow-up on all leads immediately.
Set up for your next contact on this contact.

#13 – Closing the sale (action)
Proceed through the sales process – Attention, Interest, Desire, Close. Conclude your presentation with the magical question, “How do you like it?” Welcome objections. Don’t be afraid to ask for the money.

Robert Kiyosaki Quotes

A game is like a mirror that allows you to look at yourself.
Robert Kiyosaki

A lot of people are afraid to tell the truth, to say no. That's where toughness comes into play. Toughness is not being a bully. It's having backbone.
Robert Kiyosaki

Academic qualifications are important and so is financial education. They're both important and schools are forgetting one of them.
Robert Kiyosaki

Face your fears and doubts, and new worlds will open to you.
Robert Kiyosaki

I have a problem with too much money. I can't reinvest it fast enough, and because I reinvest it, more money comes in. Yes, the rich do get richer.
Robert Kiyosaki

I still consider myself a little, fat kid from Hawaii.
Robert Kiyosaki

If you want to go somewhere, it is best to find someone who has already been there.
Robert Kiyosaki

Inside of every problem lies an opportunity.
Robert Kiyosaki

Money is kind of a base subject. Like water, food, air and housing, it affects everything yet for some reason the world of academics thinks it's a subject below their social standing.
Robert Kiyosaki

The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.
Robert Kiyosaki

We go to school to learn to work hard for money. I write books and create products that teach people how to have money work hard for them.
Robert Kiyosaki

When people are lame, they love to blame.
Robert Kiyosaki

You have to be smart. The easy days are over.
Robert Kiyosaki