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The last weekly update ( bore ) for 2007 - Best Wishes for 2008 and Happy holidays I was going through the blog and was surprised and amazed at the number of issues-- With this , it would be the 51st issue of the year 2007-- Weeks have flown past so quickly -- I am thankful for your readership and comments -- they have put me back on track and kept me motivated enough to find things to share every week- I am very concisions of the fact what I like and like to share may not be like by all-- I would like to invite comments to improve in 2008- Do let me know if there are preferences-- I would like to stick to the content at this level and not make it too boring- Do pass on your comments Here are some trivia worth thinking about Are women better managers ? Do we see a few smiles and some frowns as you read ? More than 11 % of the world's companies are either managed or chaired by women. Some of India's corporate and media houses are headed by women. Studies say that multi tasking i

Quotable quotes This is a job that is so difficult and so political that the Indians are reluctant to appoint an Indian - Tony Greg Commentator on Gary Kirsten being appointed coach of the Indian Cricket team Journalists in Delhi are concentrating on issues related to AIIMS as I am from MBC ( Most backward class ) Dr Anbumani ramadoss Union health Minister I can write poems about Konkona. Directors say I am natural in front of the camera but nothing compared to her - Actor Madavan on his co star Konkona Sen Once you reach a certain age you are not allowed to be adventurous , you are not allowed to be sexy. I mean is there a rule ? Are you supposed to just die- Madonna Pop Diva who will be 50 next month Snippets Mumbai Will you marry me ? That is what young female medical students from across the country are asking the 39 year old health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss. Not that he is the most eligible bachelor around but because of his ministry's decision to increase the duration of

Quotes The delivery to Paul Collingwood was supposed to be a off break but it went straight on. So I guess I was lucky- Muttiah Muralidharan Srilankan off spinner on becoming the world leading wicket taker Marriage is a beautiful chapter in life… it is so blissful and wonderful… I strongly recommend it to everyone -- Aiswaraya Bacchan Iran was dangerous , is dangerous and will be dangerous- George Bush American President I have always beloved in the freedom pf expression and have respected difference of opinion and I will continue to do so-- pervez Mushraff Pakistan President Snippets West Bengal Disrespect to the national flag is always condemnable. More so when the culprit is a policeman. A constable on duty during the recent test match in Kolkota against Pakistan, slapped a spectator and threw the national flag that he was carrying. The cop did not realise his obnoxious acts were being caught on camera. Before things could turn ugly, the constable was suspended. Kerla Four former Ar

Quotes If I am honest about it. yes of course it was hugely important- Tony Blair Former British PM about the role his faith played during his tenure at 10, Downing street I want to get back to modelling. I miss the spotlight , the flash bulbs, pretty dresses, tons of make up and the thunderous applause- Gitanjali Nagpal former model who is returning to normal life after found begging on the streets of south delhi Is administration of justice not an essential feature of development ? KG Balakrishnan Chief Justice referring to inadequate funds allocated to the judiciary under the five year plan By the time my children will be in their 20's I will have to take a senior citizen ticket and sit in a wheel chair to go with them-Farah khan Filmmaker who is 42 and expecting the birth of her triplets Snippets Thought Kerala was just coconuts .. Well Malayali's are nuts abut something else-- mango-- Mango is a melange of voices they listen to: a wake up call which says-- Good Morning Ker