ALL IN A BADAMI - Sindhi Tattler

The just concluded BHRAMA KUMARI 4 days program was indeed a super success. Credit should go the organizers and among them were Arjan and Meenu Melwani of Hong Kong, Girish and Neelu Wadhwani of London and Beena Gurnamal Bharwarney of Hong Kong, and all those who helped out.

ST would be running a list of upcoming Sindhi Diwali program worldwide. Give us your program details. It is to be listed free of charge.

Those holding OCI cards should be careful travelling to India. Make sure you carry the passport where the original first stamp of approval was placed.

Heard that many Sindhis in Hong Kong have decided not to invite BANKERS AND WEALTH MANAGERS to their social and fun parties. Well, it is just matter of time they will be invited back. The property market is moving up in Hong Kong.

It is high time that a book should be published by a group of International Sindhis outlining traditions in regards to Wedding and Death rules and regulations. I use the word R and R because this is the easiest way to describe what I mean in a way people would understand. Weddings traditions are not uniform and so are death ways. Every family, sector or Maharaj have their own way of doing things. Though it may not be possible to have a single rule or regulation, since there are variations, atleast some guidelines should be followed.

As an example, in a certain ASEAN country, the opinions are divided by the Maharaj present in the country: which goes first in the crematory: the head or the feet of the deceased.

INTERESTING

In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have 'the rule of thumb'

Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden'...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.

Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear well.

Coca-Cola was originally green.

It is impossible to lick your elbow.

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.

The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.

Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs -Alexander, the Great Diamonds - Julius Caesar

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987, 654,321

If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle.
If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle.
If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.

Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession

Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter 'A'?
A. One thousand

Q. What do bullet-proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All were invented by women.

Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil? A. Honey
At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!

A female reader from London, send me these interesting facts.

In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on.
Hence the phrase...... ... 'Good night, sleep tight.'

It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.

In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them 'Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down.'
It's where we get the phrase 'mind your P's and Q's'

Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. 'Wet your whistle' is the phrase inspired by this practice.

At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!

Now....Don't delete this just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it.
I cdnuolt blveiee that I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd what I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in what oredr the ltteers in a word are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is that the first and last ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can still raed it wouthit a porbelm. This is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the word as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?

Sindhi Dimag.

Airlines have to be ready for many passengers getting away with “smart sindhi dimag” schemes.
One solid example. Book an internet ticket, but do not pay online. Print out the temporary paper with full flight details. Present it the check in counter and chances are you might fly away. Has anyone tried this?
SINDHI way of doing Business
Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House in D.C. One from Bangladesh, another from India and the third, from China. They go to a White House office to examine the fence.
The Bangladesh contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well", he says, "I figure the job will run about $900. ($400 for materials, $400 for my team and $100 profit for me)".
The Chinese contractor also does some measuring and figuring, and then says, "I can do this job for $700. ($300 for materials, $300 for my team and $100 profit for me)".
The SINDHI contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."
The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?"
The Indian contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from China to fix the fence. "Done!" reply the government official.

THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK: [from a Pune Friend]
Last night my wife and I were sitting in the living room, talking about life...
In-between, we talked about the idea of living or dying.

I said to her: 'Dear, never let me live in a vegetative state, totally dependent on machines and liquids from a bottle. If you see me in that state I want you to disconnect all the contraptions that are keeping me alive, I'd much rather die'.

Then my wife got up from the sofa with this real look of admiration towards me...........,
and proceeded to disconnect the TV, the Cable, the Dish, the DVD, the Computer, the Cell Phone, the iPod, and the Xbox, and then went to the fridge and threw away all my beer!! *.... I ALMOST DIED!!!
If more than one MOUSE is MICE then more than one SPOUSE is SPICE!

Quotes Thought you might like these.... Have a blessed day!
A FRIEND'S ANGER IS BETTER THAN AN ENEMY'S SMILE

OPINIONS ARE LIKE WATCHES... EVERYONE'S WATCH SHOWS DIFFERENT TIME FROM OTHERS. BUT EVERYONE BELIEVES THAT THEIR TIME IS CORRECT

IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS, IT IS BETWEEN YOU AND GOD; IT WAS NEVER BETWEEN YOU AND THEM ANYWAYS.

To be happy is in your hands. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

A BIRD SITTING ON THE BRANCH OF TREE ISN'T AFRAID OF BRANCH BREAKING BECAUSE THE BIRD TRUSTS NOT THE BRANCHES, BUT its OWN WINGS.
A friend is one who instead of a gem, or even a flower, casts the gift of a lovely *Thoughts* into the heart of a friend.

My brother Ram, based in Melbourne, send me this article. Hope you would like it. He is in the party decoration business, and if you do need to order, call him up.
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."

So while we have it, its best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage.....And old cars... And children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.

Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

Life is important, like people we know who are special. And so, we keep them close!

I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way... Now it's your turn to send this to all those people who are "keepers" in your life, including the person who sent it, if you feel that way. Suppose one morning you never wake up, do all your friends know you love them?

I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.

Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. And just in case I'm gone tomorrow.

I LOVE YA!!! Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised...
Ram M Haathiramani Party and You 140 Queen Street Melbourne,Victoria 3000 Australia
Business 03 96025995 Mobile 0447009999 Email : rhint@hotmail.com
website : partyandyou.com.au

My friend, my cousin and my brother ASHOK HATHIRAMANI has sent me these thoughts.
1. Forgive others and yourself:
Life is too short to hold on to regrets, grudges or disappointments. Free yourself by forgiving others and yourself and letting go of any negative energy.
2. Practice gratitude and appreciation:
Focus on everything good in your life and you will feel grateful. Also, appreciate the wonderful people around you.
3. Live each day as though it were your last: In that way, you will be living in a state of purpose with non-attachment to people or things and in one of love.
4. Meditate or pray: You open up a direct link between yourself and spirituality when you meditate or pray. You come closer to your creator energy and experience peace, clarity and joy. You will reach a balanced state
between your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual realms.
5. Suspend judgment: Judgment energy is dense, dark and heavy. Let go of judging and criticizing others and yourself. Everyone is on a different path and some appear to be farther ahead on theirs than others. No path is better or worse than another. Learn to accept.
6. View every experience as a gift: f you look back at occurrences in your life, you can easily see how even the worst situations ended up teaching you valuable lessons. This resulted in putting you in the perfect place for your continuing development.
7. Stay consciously aware of all your thoughts and feelings: It is easy to fall into bad patterns of complaining and feeling like a victim of society and your life. When you catch yourself in the negative zone, switch to one of gratitude and positive thinking.
8. Treat your physical body as your temple: Your body is the only vehicle you've been given for this ride called life. The better you care for your body by eating a healthy, balanced diet, by following a regular exercise routine and by giving your body the rest it requires, the more you will feel increased vitality.
9. View the world through the eyes of a child: Children are happy observing and feeling the wonder and beauty in every single thing. They can't get enough. Look at everything and each human being as a child would and you'll be in a constant position of surprise and enlightenment.
10. Give lots of love from your heart: It's all about love. Love is the highest vibration. Allow yourself to receive love unconditionally from others. And, offer love from your heart in the same way to others and yourself and you will attain the highest state of awareness and bliss possible.