ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs
ALT+F4: Quit program
ALT+double click: Displays properties
ALT+underlined letter in menu: Opens the menu
ALT+F4: Closes the current window
ALT+DOWN ARROW: Opens a drop-down list box
ALT+TAB: Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window)
ALT+SPACE: Displays the main window's System menu (from the System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window)
ALT+- (ALT+hyphen): Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu (from the MDI child window's System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the child window)
ALT+F6: Switch between multiple windows in the same program (for example, when the Notepad Find dialog box is displayed, ALT+F6 switches between the Find dialog box and the main Notepad window)
SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently
SHIFT+Windows +M: Undo minimize all
SHIFT+right click: Displays a shortcut menu containing alternative commands
SHIFT+double click: Runs the alternate default command (the second item on the menu)
SHIFT: Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the automatic-run feature
SHIFT+click+Close button: For folders, close the current folder plus all parent folders
SHIFT+F10 Opens a shortcut menu for the selected item (this is the same as right-clicking an object)
CTRL+C: Copy
CTRL+X: Cut
CTRL+V: Paste
CTRL+Z: Undo
CTRL+B: Bold
CTRL+U: Underline
CTRL+I: Italic
CTRL+G: Opens the Go To Folder tool (in Windows 95 Windows Explorer only)
CTRL+A: Select all the items in the current window
CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu
CTRL+ESC: Opens the Start menu (use the ARROW keys to select an item)
CTRL+ESC or ESC: Selects the Start button (press TAB to select the taskbar, or press SHIFT+F10 for a context menu)
CTRL+TAB: Switch to the next child window of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) program
CTRL+F4: Closes the current Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window
CTRL+Windows +F: Find computer
CTRL+Windows +TAB: Moves focus from Start, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
F1: Starts Windows Help
F2: Rename object
F3: Find all files
F4: Selects the Go To A Different Folder box and moves down the entries in the box (if the toolbar is active in Windows Explorer)
F5: Refreshes the current window.
F6: Moves among panes in Windows Explorer
F10: Activates menu bar options
BACKSPACE: Switch to the parent folder
Windows : Start menu
Windows +R: Run dialog box
Windows +M: Minimize all
Windows +F1: Help
Windows +E: Windows Explorer
Windows +F: Find files or folders
Windows +D: Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop
Windows +TAB: Cycle through taskbar buttons
Windows +Break: System Properties dialog box
Windows +L: Log off Windows
Windows +P: Starts Print Manager
Windows +C: Opens Control Panel
Windows +V: Starts Clipboard
Windows +K: Opens Keyboard Properties dialog box
Windows +I: Opens Mouse Properties dialog box
Windows +A: Starts Accessibility Options (if installed)
Windows +SPACEBAR: Displays the list of Microsoft IntelliType shortcut keys
Windows +S: Toggles CAPS LOCK on and off
Wednesday 26 November 2008
Windows Run commands..
Here is the list of run commands for window operating system.
Press 'Windows button + R' to open run window.
Applications:
calc - Starts Calculator
excel - Starts Microsoft Excel
explorer - Starts Windows Explorer
firefox - Starts Firefox if installed
iexplore - Internet Explorer
mobsync - Starts Microsoft Synchronization Tool
msimn - Outlook Express
mspaint - Starts Microsoft Paint
notepad - Starts Notepad
outlook - Starts Microsoft Outlook
powerpnt - Starts Microsoft Powerpoint
wab - Starts Windows address book
winchat - Starts Microsoft Chat
winword - Starts Microsoft word
wordpad - Starts Wordpad
Control Panel:
appwiz.cpl - Starts Add or Remove Programmes
control - Starts the Control Panel
control desktop - Opens Display Properties
control folders - Opens Folder Options
control fonts - Opens Fonts
control mouse - Opens Mouse Settings
control netconnections - Opens Network Connections
control schedtasks - Opens Schedules Tasks
control userpasswords - Opens User Accounts
firewall.cpl - Starts Windows Firewall
mmsys.cpl - Starts Sound and Audio Device Properties
netsetup.cpl - Starts Network Setup Wizard
powercfg.cpl - Starts Power Options Properties
sysdm.cpl - Opens Systems Properties
wuaucpl.cpl - Starts Windows Updates
Administration:
ciadv.msc - Opens Indexing Service
compmgmt.msc - Opens Computer Management
devmgmt.msc - Opens Device Manager
diskmgmt.msc - Opens Disk Management
eventvwr.msc - Opens Event Viewer
fsmgmt.msc - Opens Shared Folder Management
gpedit.msc - Starts Group Policy Editor
ntmsmgr.msc - Opens Removable Storage Management
perfmon.msc - Opens Performance Monitor
secpol.msc - Opens Security Policies
services.msc - Opens Service management
Utilities:
chkdsk - Runs Check Disk (Ex: chkdsk C:)
clipbrd - Opens Clipboard Viewer
cmd - Starts a Command Prompt Window
diskpart - Runs Microsoft Disk Partitioning Tool
drwtsn32 - Runs Dr.Watson Debugger
dxdiag - Runs DirectX Diagnostic Tool
eudcedit - Starts Private Character Editor
fsquirt - Runs Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
logoff - Logs Off User from Windows
msconfig - Starts System Configuration Utility
mstsc - Starts Remote Desktop Connection
osk - Starts On Screen Keyboard
packager - Opens Packager
regedit - Starts Registry Editor
shutdown - Runs Windows Shutdown Command
taskmgr - Runs Task Manager
tourstart - Starts Windows Tour
Press 'Windows button + R' to open run window.
Applications:
calc - Starts Calculator
excel - Starts Microsoft Excel
explorer - Starts Windows Explorer
firefox - Starts Firefox if installed
iexplore - Internet Explorer
mobsync - Starts Microsoft Synchronization Tool
msimn - Outlook Express
mspaint - Starts Microsoft Paint
notepad - Starts Notepad
outlook - Starts Microsoft Outlook
powerpnt - Starts Microsoft Powerpoint
wab - Starts Windows address book
winchat - Starts Microsoft Chat
winword - Starts Microsoft word
wordpad - Starts Wordpad
Control Panel:
appwiz.cpl - Starts Add or Remove Programmes
control - Starts the Control Panel
control desktop - Opens Display Properties
control folders - Opens Folder Options
control fonts - Opens Fonts
control mouse - Opens Mouse Settings
control netconnections - Opens Network Connections
control schedtasks - Opens Schedules Tasks
control userpasswords - Opens User Accounts
firewall.cpl - Starts Windows Firewall
mmsys.cpl - Starts Sound and Audio Device Properties
netsetup.cpl - Starts Network Setup Wizard
powercfg.cpl - Starts Power Options Properties
sysdm.cpl - Opens Systems Properties
wuaucpl.cpl - Starts Windows Updates
Administration:
ciadv.msc - Opens Indexing Service
compmgmt.msc - Opens Computer Management
devmgmt.msc - Opens Device Manager
diskmgmt.msc - Opens Disk Management
eventvwr.msc - Opens Event Viewer
fsmgmt.msc - Opens Shared Folder Management
gpedit.msc - Starts Group Policy Editor
ntmsmgr.msc - Opens Removable Storage Management
perfmon.msc - Opens Performance Monitor
secpol.msc - Opens Security Policies
services.msc - Opens Service management
Utilities:
chkdsk - Runs Check Disk (Ex: chkdsk C:)
clipbrd - Opens Clipboard Viewer
cmd - Starts a Command Prompt Window
diskpart - Runs Microsoft Disk Partitioning Tool
drwtsn32 - Runs Dr.Watson Debugger
dxdiag - Runs DirectX Diagnostic Tool
eudcedit - Starts Private Character Editor
fsquirt - Runs Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
logoff - Logs Off User from Windows
msconfig - Starts System Configuration Utility
mstsc - Starts Remote Desktop Connection
osk - Starts On Screen Keyboard
packager - Opens Packager
regedit - Starts Registry Editor
shutdown - Runs Windows Shutdown Command
taskmgr - Runs Task Manager
tourstart - Starts Windows Tour
Tuesday 25 November 2008
beautiful lines
Time can make us forget some memories,
but there would be some memories which makes us forget the time
and those make the life woth while
what looks to be nothing,finally that becomes everything.......
and what is everything suddenly changes to nothing
thats called
"LIFE"
like a single drop of water which causes never ending ripples,
a single thought of good can createa pleasant day....
each of those single thoughts are important.....
but there would be some memories which makes us forget the time
and those make the life woth while
what looks to be nothing,finally that becomes everything.......
and what is everything suddenly changes to nothing
thats called
"LIFE"
like a single drop of water which causes never ending ripples,
a single thought of good can createa pleasant day....
each of those single thoughts are important.....
MOTHER
M-M Million things she gave me
O-O means only that she's growing old
T-T is for the tears she shed to save me
H-H is for heart of purest gold
E-E is for her eyes with love light shining
R-R means right n right she'll alwaz be
A WORD THAT MEANS A WORLD TO ME.......
O-O means only that she's growing old
T-T is for the tears she shed to save me
H-H is for heart of purest gold
E-E is for her eyes with love light shining
R-R means right n right she'll alwaz be
A WORD THAT MEANS A WORLD TO ME.......
Monday 24 November 2008
beautiful lines abt friendship
friendship is a single soul living in two bodies
--aristotle
true frndship comes when silence between two people is comfortable
--dave tyson gentry
the secret to friendship is being good listner
a simple friend thinks the frndship over when u have an argument
a real frnd knows that it's not a frndship until after yuo've had a fight
frndship is a horizon which expands when we approach it
--E.R.hazlip
frndship is the union of spirits,
a marriage of hearts,
and the bond thereof virtue
--william penn's
that frndship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end
--francis quareles
frndship improves happiness n abates misery by the doubling of our joy and dividing of our grief
--marcus tullius cicero
frndship often ends in love, but love in friendship never...
--charles caleb colten
true frndship is never serene
--marquisede sevigne
--aristotle
true frndship comes when silence between two people is comfortable
--dave tyson gentry
the secret to friendship is being good listner
a simple friend thinks the frndship over when u have an argument
a real frnd knows that it's not a frndship until after yuo've had a fight
frndship is a horizon which expands when we approach it
--E.R.hazlip
frndship is the union of spirits,
a marriage of hearts,
and the bond thereof virtue
--william penn's
that frndship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end
--francis quareles
frndship improves happiness n abates misery by the doubling of our joy and dividing of our grief
--marcus tullius cicero
frndship often ends in love, but love in friendship never...
--charles caleb colten
true frndship is never serene
--marquisede sevigne
great people said so.....
If u born poor, itz not ur mistake.... but if u die poor, itz ur mistake
--BILL GATES
In a day if u dont come across any problem-u can be sure that u are travelling in a wrong path
--SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
Three sentences for getting success:
1:know more tham others
2:work more than others
3:expect less than others
--WILLIAM SHAKESPHERE
If u win u need not explain....but if u loose u should not be there to explain
--ADOLPH HITLER
Dont compare ur self wid any one in this world...if u do so ur insulting ur self
--ALEN STRIKE
Winning doesnot alwaz mean first, winning means u have done better than before
--BONNY BLAIR
I will not say I failed 1000 times....I will say that I discovered there are 1000 ways that can cause failure
--THOMAS EDISION
Everyones think of changing the world....but no one thinks of changing himself
----LEO TOLSTOY
Beliving everybody is dangerous.....beliving nobody is very dangerous
-----ABRAHAM LINCOLN
If some one feels that they have never made a mistake in their life... then it means that they have never tried a new thing in their life
--EINSTEIN
Never break 4 things in ur life---trust,promise, relation and heart because when they break they dont make any noise but pains a lot
--------CHARLES
--BILL GATES
In a day if u dont come across any problem-u can be sure that u are travelling in a wrong path
--SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
Three sentences for getting success:
1:know more tham others
2:work more than others
3:expect less than others
--WILLIAM SHAKESPHERE
If u win u need not explain....but if u loose u should not be there to explain
--ADOLPH HITLER
Dont compare ur self wid any one in this world...if u do so ur insulting ur self
--ALEN STRIKE
Winning doesnot alwaz mean first, winning means u have done better than before
--BONNY BLAIR
I will not say I failed 1000 times....I will say that I discovered there are 1000 ways that can cause failure
--THOMAS EDISION
Everyones think of changing the world....but no one thinks of changing himself
----LEO TOLSTOY
Beliving everybody is dangerous.....beliving nobody is very dangerous
-----ABRAHAM LINCOLN
If some one feels that they have never made a mistake in their life... then it means that they have never tried a new thing in their life
--EINSTEIN
Never break 4 things in ur life---trust,promise, relation and heart because when they break they dont make any noise but pains a lot
--------CHARLES
10 amazing facts about mom's in nature
A long time to be pregnant!
Elephants have the longest pregnancy in the animal kingdom at 22 months. The longest human pregnancy on record is 17 months, 11 days.
That was quick!
Possums have one of the shortest pregnancies at 16 days. The shortest human pregnancy to produce a healthy baby was 22 weeks, 6 days -- the baby was the length of a ballpoint pen.
Whoa, big family!
A female oyster produces 100 million young in her lifetime, the typical hen lays 19 dozen eggs a year, and it is possible for one female cat to be responsible for the birth of 20,736 kittens in four years. Michelle Druggar holds the record for largest human family, having given birth to 17 children.
Never grow up.
Chimpanzees have the longest childhoods (apart from humans), staying with their mothers for up to 7 years. These days human children have been taking longer and longer to leave home -- with more than 50% of adults under 24 still living with mom and dad. In 2006, the phenomenon was so big that it became the premise for a Hollywood movie called "Failure to Launch."
Got milk?
Whale Calves nurse for 7 to 8 months and are weaned when they reach 52 feet (16 m) in length. At that time they weigh about 23 tons (20,900 kg). During the nursing period, calves consume 100 gallons of the fat-rich mother's milk each day. By comparison, human babies consume a little over 3 cups of their mother's milk on a daily basis.
Male mommies.
Male seahorses can actually give birth to offspring. While this is normally impossible for human beings, Thomas Beatie, who had his gender legally changed from female to male, is currently the world's first pregnant man.
That's a lot of kids!
Tiger sharks can have anywhere from 10 to 80 young in one birth. The largest number of human children that have survived from one birth are the McCaughey septuplets (in birth order, Kenneth Robert, Alexis May, Natalie Sue, Kelsey Ann, Nathan Roy, Brandon James, Joel Steven), who were born in Des Moines, IA in 1997.
A very....close knit family.
All pet hamsters are descended from a single female wild golden hamster found with a litter of 12 young in Syria in 1930. Inbreeding in humans significantly increases the chances of genetic defects, and is widely shunned. However, marrying aunts, uncles and cousins is still very common among European royal families -- even the Queen of England and her husband Phillip are second cousins once removed.
More than one womb?
Kangaroos have two wombs. While rare, this does occur in humans -- and there have been cases of mothers with two wombs giving birth to triplets..
That's an, um, unique birthing position
Giraffes are born with the mother standing up, on the lookout for predators. That means a long drop of 5 to 7 feet to the ground -- long enough to break the baby's umbilical cord. Ancient drawings show human women giving birth standing up as well, and contemporary mothers interested in natural birth sometimes opt for this position (though there's always someone there to catch the baby!).
Elephants have the longest pregnancy in the animal kingdom at 22 months. The longest human pregnancy on record is 17 months, 11 days.
That was quick!
Possums have one of the shortest pregnancies at 16 days. The shortest human pregnancy to produce a healthy baby was 22 weeks, 6 days -- the baby was the length of a ballpoint pen.
Whoa, big family!
A female oyster produces 100 million young in her lifetime, the typical hen lays 19 dozen eggs a year, and it is possible for one female cat to be responsible for the birth of 20,736 kittens in four years. Michelle Druggar holds the record for largest human family, having given birth to 17 children.
Never grow up.
Chimpanzees have the longest childhoods (apart from humans), staying with their mothers for up to 7 years. These days human children have been taking longer and longer to leave home -- with more than 50% of adults under 24 still living with mom and dad. In 2006, the phenomenon was so big that it became the premise for a Hollywood movie called "Failure to Launch."
Got milk?
Whale Calves nurse for 7 to 8 months and are weaned when they reach 52 feet (16 m) in length. At that time they weigh about 23 tons (20,900 kg). During the nursing period, calves consume 100 gallons of the fat-rich mother's milk each day. By comparison, human babies consume a little over 3 cups of their mother's milk on a daily basis.
Male mommies.
Male seahorses can actually give birth to offspring. While this is normally impossible for human beings, Thomas Beatie, who had his gender legally changed from female to male, is currently the world's first pregnant man.
That's a lot of kids!
Tiger sharks can have anywhere from 10 to 80 young in one birth. The largest number of human children that have survived from one birth are the McCaughey septuplets (in birth order, Kenneth Robert, Alexis May, Natalie Sue, Kelsey Ann, Nathan Roy, Brandon James, Joel Steven), who were born in Des Moines, IA in 1997.
A very....close knit family.
All pet hamsters are descended from a single female wild golden hamster found with a litter of 12 young in Syria in 1930. Inbreeding in humans significantly increases the chances of genetic defects, and is widely shunned. However, marrying aunts, uncles and cousins is still very common among European royal families -- even the Queen of England and her husband Phillip are second cousins once removed.
More than one womb?
Kangaroos have two wombs. While rare, this does occur in humans -- and there have been cases of mothers with two wombs giving birth to triplets..
That's an, um, unique birthing position
Giraffes are born with the mother standing up, on the lookout for predators. That means a long drop of 5 to 7 feet to the ground -- long enough to break the baby's umbilical cord. Ancient drawings show human women giving birth standing up as well, and contemporary mothers interested in natural birth sometimes opt for this position (though there's always someone there to catch the baby!).
STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers.
This includes age, weight, and height
.Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them
.2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
3. Keep learning:Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.
Never let the brain get idle.
'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
4. Enjoy the simple things
5. Laugh often, long and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who mak es you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with him or her!
6. The tears happen:Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself.
LIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love:Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health:If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity
This includes age, weight, and height
.Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them
.2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
3. Keep learning:Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.
Never let the brain get idle.
'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
4. Enjoy the simple things
5. Laugh often, long and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who mak es you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with him or her!
6. The tears happen:Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself.
LIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love:Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health:If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity
proud to be INDIAN
Here are the few gifts given by India to the world......
ARYABHATTA:
Born in 476 CE in Kusumpur ( Bihar ), Aryabhatt's intellectual brilliance remapped the boundaries of mathematics and astronomy. In 499 CE, at the age of 23, he wrote a text on astronomy and an unparallel treatise on mathematics called 'Aryabhatiyam.' He formulated the process of calculating the motion of planets and the time of eclipses. Aryabhatt was the first to proclaim that the earth is round, it rotates on its axis, orbits the sun and is suspended in space - 1000 years before Copernicus published his heliocentric theory. He is also acknowledged for calculating p (Pi) to four decimal places: 3.1416 and the sine table in trigonometry. Centuries later, in 825 CE, the Arab mathematician, Mohammed Ibna Musa credited the value of Pi to the Indians, 'This value has been given by the Hindus.' And above all, his most spectacular contribution was the concept of zero without which modern computer technology would have been non-existent. Aryabhatt was a colossus in the field of mathematics.
BHASKARACHARYA -II:
Genius in algebra
Born in the obscure village of Vijjadit (Jalgaon) in Maharastra, Bhaskaracharya's work in Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry catapulted him to fame and immortality. His renowned mathematical works called 'Lilavati' and 'Bijaganita' are considered to be unparalled and a memorial to his profound intelligence. Its translation in several languages of the world bear testimony to its eminence. In his treatise ' Siddhant Shiromani ' he writes on planetary positions, eclipses, cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment. In the ' Surya Siddhant ' he makes a note on the force of gravity: 'Objects fall on earth due to a force of attraction by the earth. Therefore, the earth, planets, constellations, moon, and sun are held in orbit due to this attraction.' Bhaskaracharya was the first to discover gravity, 500 years before Sir Isaac Newton . He was the champion among mathematicians of ancient and medieval India . His works fired the imagination of Persian and European scholars, who through research on his works earned fame and popularity.
ACHARYA KANAD:
Founder of atomic theory
As the founder of ' Vaisheshik Darshan '- one of six principal philosophies of India - Acharya Kanad was a genius in philosophy. He is believed to have been born in Prabhas Kshetra near Dwarika in Gujarat . He was the pioneer expounder of realism, law of causation and the atomic theory. He has classified all the objects of creation into nine elements, namely: earth, water, light, wind, ether, time, space, mind and soul. He says, 'Every object of creation is made of atoms which in turn connect with each other to form molecules.' His statement ushered in the Atomic Theory for the first time ever in the world, nearly 2500 years before John Dalton . Kanad has also described the dimension and motion of atoms and their chemical reactions with each other. The eminent historian, T.N. Colebrook , has said, 'Compared to the scientists of Europe , Kanad and other Indian scientists were the global masters of this field.'
NAGARJUNA:
Wizard of medical science
he was an extraordinary wizard of science born in the nondescript village of Baluka in Madhya Pradesh . His dedicated research for twelve years produced maiden discoveries and inventions in the faculties of chemistry and metallurgy. Textual masterpieces like ' Ras Ratnakar ,' 'Rashrudaya' and 'Rasendramangal' are his renowned contributions to the science of chemistry. Where the medieval alchemists of England failed, Nagarjuna had discovered the alchemy of transmuting base metals into gold. As the author of medical books like 'Arogyamanjari' and 'Yogasar,' he also made significant contributions to the field of curative medicine. Because of his profound scholarliness and versatile knowledge, he was appointed as Chancellor of the famous University of Nalanda . Nagarjuna's milestone discoveries impress and astonish the scientists of today...
ACHARYA CHARAK:
Father of medicine
Acharya Charak has been crowned as the Father of Medicine. His renowned work, the ' Charak
Samhita ', is considered as an encyclopedia of Ayurveda. His principles, diagoneses, and cures retain their potency and truth even after a couple of millennia. When the science of anatomy was confused with different theories in Europe , Acharya Charak revealed through his innate genius and enquiries the facts on human anatomy, embryology, pharmacology, blood circulation and diseases like diabetes, tuberculosis, heart disease, etc. In the ' Charak Samhita ' he has described the medicinal qualities and functions of 100,000 herbal plants. He has emphasized the influence of diet and activity on mind and body. He has proved the correlation of spirituality and physical health contributed greatly to diagnostic and curative sciences. He has also prescribed and ethical charter for medical practitioners two centuries prior to the Hippocratic oath. Through his genius and intuition, Acharya Charak made landmark contributions to Ayurvedal. He forever remains etched in the annals of history as one of the greatest and noblest of rishi-scientists.
ACHARYA SUSHRUT:
Father of plastic surgery
A genius who has been glowingly recognized in the annals of medical science. Born to sage Vishwamitra, Acharya Sudhrut details the first ever surgery procedures in ' Sushrut Samhita ,' a unique encyclopedia of surgery... He is venerated as the father of plastic surgery and the science of anesthesia. When surgery was in its infancy in Europe , Sushrut was performing Rhinoplasty (restoration of a damaged nose) and other challenging operations.. In the ' Sushrut Samhita ,' he prescribes treatment for twelve types of fractures and six types of dislocations. His details on human embryology are simply amazing. Sushrut used 125 types of surgical instruments including scalpels, lancets, needles, Cathers and rectal speculums; mostly designed from the jaws of animals and birds. He has also described a number of stitching methods; the use of horse's hair as thread and fibers of bark. In the ' Sushrut Samhita ,' and fibers of bark. In the ' Sushrut Samhita ,' he details 300 types of operations. The ancient Indians were the pioneers in amputation, caesarian and cranial surgeries. Acharya Sushrut was a giant in the arena of medical science.
VARAHAMIHAR:
Eminent astrologer n astronomer
renowned astrologer and astronomer who was honored with a special decoration and status as one of the nine gems in the court of King Vikramaditya in Avanti ( Ujjain ). Varahamihir's book 'panchsiddhant' holds a prominent place in the realm of astronomy. He notes that the moon and planets are lustrous not because of their own light but due to sunlight. In the ' Bruhad Samhita ' and ' Bruhad Jatak ,' he has revealed his discoveries in the domains of geography, constellation, science, botany and animal science. In his treatise on botanical science, Varamihir presents cures for various diseases afflicting plants and trees. The rishi-scientist survives through his unique contributions to the science of astrology and astronomy.
ACHARYA PATHANJALI:
Father of yoga
The Science of Yoga is one of several unique contributions of India to the world. It seeks to discover and realize the ultimate Reality through yogic practices. Acharya Patanjali , the founder, hailed from the district of Gonda (Ganara) in Uttar Pradesh . He prescribed the control of prana (life breath) as the means to control the body, mind and soul. This subsequently rewards one with good health and inner happiness. Acharya Patanjali 's 84 yogic postures effectively enhance the efficiency of the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and endocrine systems and many other organs of the body. Yoga has eight limbs where Acharya Patanjali shows the attainment of the ultimate bliss of God in samadhi through the disciplines of: yam, niyam, asan, pranayam, pratyahar, dhyan and dharna. The Science of Yoga has gained popularity because of its scientific approach and benefits. Yoga also holds the honored place as one of six philosophies in the Indian philosophical system. Acharya Patanjali will forever be remembered and revered as a pioneer in the science of self-discipline, happiness and self-realization.
ACHARYA BHARADWAJ:
Pioneer of aviation technology
Acharya Bharadwaj had a hermitage in the holy city of Prayag and was an ordent apostle of Ayurveda and mechanical sciences. He authored the ' Yantra Sarvasva ' which includes astonishing and outstanding discoveries in aviation science, space science and flying machines. He has described three categories of flying machines: 1.) One that flies on earth from one place to another. 2.) One that travels from one planet to another. 3.) And One that travels from one universe to another. His designs and descriptions have impressed and amazed aviation engineers of today. His brilliance in aviation technology is further reflected through techniques described by him: 1...) Profound Secret: The technique to make a flying machine invisible through the application of sunlight and wind force. 2.) Living Secret: The technique to make an invisible space machine visible through the application of electrical force. 3.) Secret of Eavesdropping: The technique to listen to a conversation in another plane. 4.) Visual Secrets: The technique to see what's happening inside another plane. Through his innovative and brilliant discoveries, Acharya Bharadwaj has been recognized as the pioneer of aviation technology.
ACHARYA KAPIL:
Father of cosmology
Celebrated as the founder of Sankhya philosophy, Acharya Kapil is believed to have been born in 3000 BCE to the illustrious sage Kardam and Devhuti. He gifted the world with the Sankhya School of Thought. His pioneering work threw light on the nature and principles of the ultimate Soul (Purusha), primal matter (Prakruti) and creation. His concept of transformation of energy and profound commentaries on atma, non-atma and the subtle elements of the cosmos places him in an elite class of master achievers - incomparable to the discoveries of other cosmologists. On his assertion that Prakruti, with the inspiration of Purusha, is the mother of cosmic creation and all energies, he contributed a new chapter in the science of cosmology. Because of his extrasensory observations and revelations on the secrets of creation, he is recognized and saluted as the Father of Cosmology.
ARYABHATTA:
Born in 476 CE in Kusumpur ( Bihar ), Aryabhatt's intellectual brilliance remapped the boundaries of mathematics and astronomy. In 499 CE, at the age of 23, he wrote a text on astronomy and an unparallel treatise on mathematics called 'Aryabhatiyam.' He formulated the process of calculating the motion of planets and the time of eclipses. Aryabhatt was the first to proclaim that the earth is round, it rotates on its axis, orbits the sun and is suspended in space - 1000 years before Copernicus published his heliocentric theory. He is also acknowledged for calculating p (Pi) to four decimal places: 3.1416 and the sine table in trigonometry. Centuries later, in 825 CE, the Arab mathematician, Mohammed Ibna Musa credited the value of Pi to the Indians, 'This value has been given by the Hindus.' And above all, his most spectacular contribution was the concept of zero without which modern computer technology would have been non-existent. Aryabhatt was a colossus in the field of mathematics.
BHASKARACHARYA -II:
Genius in algebra
Born in the obscure village of Vijjadit (Jalgaon) in Maharastra, Bhaskaracharya's work in Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry catapulted him to fame and immortality. His renowned mathematical works called 'Lilavati' and 'Bijaganita' are considered to be unparalled and a memorial to his profound intelligence. Its translation in several languages of the world bear testimony to its eminence. In his treatise ' Siddhant Shiromani ' he writes on planetary positions, eclipses, cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment. In the ' Surya Siddhant ' he makes a note on the force of gravity: 'Objects fall on earth due to a force of attraction by the earth. Therefore, the earth, planets, constellations, moon, and sun are held in orbit due to this attraction.' Bhaskaracharya was the first to discover gravity, 500 years before Sir Isaac Newton . He was the champion among mathematicians of ancient and medieval India . His works fired the imagination of Persian and European scholars, who through research on his works earned fame and popularity.
ACHARYA KANAD:
Founder of atomic theory
As the founder of ' Vaisheshik Darshan '- one of six principal philosophies of India - Acharya Kanad was a genius in philosophy. He is believed to have been born in Prabhas Kshetra near Dwarika in Gujarat . He was the pioneer expounder of realism, law of causation and the atomic theory. He has classified all the objects of creation into nine elements, namely: earth, water, light, wind, ether, time, space, mind and soul. He says, 'Every object of creation is made of atoms which in turn connect with each other to form molecules.' His statement ushered in the Atomic Theory for the first time ever in the world, nearly 2500 years before John Dalton . Kanad has also described the dimension and motion of atoms and their chemical reactions with each other. The eminent historian, T.N. Colebrook , has said, 'Compared to the scientists of Europe , Kanad and other Indian scientists were the global masters of this field.'
NAGARJUNA:
Wizard of medical science
he was an extraordinary wizard of science born in the nondescript village of Baluka in Madhya Pradesh . His dedicated research for twelve years produced maiden discoveries and inventions in the faculties of chemistry and metallurgy. Textual masterpieces like ' Ras Ratnakar ,' 'Rashrudaya' and 'Rasendramangal' are his renowned contributions to the science of chemistry. Where the medieval alchemists of England failed, Nagarjuna had discovered the alchemy of transmuting base metals into gold. As the author of medical books like 'Arogyamanjari' and 'Yogasar,' he also made significant contributions to the field of curative medicine. Because of his profound scholarliness and versatile knowledge, he was appointed as Chancellor of the famous University of Nalanda . Nagarjuna's milestone discoveries impress and astonish the scientists of today...
ACHARYA CHARAK:
Father of medicine
Acharya Charak has been crowned as the Father of Medicine. His renowned work, the ' Charak
Samhita ', is considered as an encyclopedia of Ayurveda. His principles, diagoneses, and cures retain their potency and truth even after a couple of millennia. When the science of anatomy was confused with different theories in Europe , Acharya Charak revealed through his innate genius and enquiries the facts on human anatomy, embryology, pharmacology, blood circulation and diseases like diabetes, tuberculosis, heart disease, etc. In the ' Charak Samhita ' he has described the medicinal qualities and functions of 100,000 herbal plants. He has emphasized the influence of diet and activity on mind and body. He has proved the correlation of spirituality and physical health contributed greatly to diagnostic and curative sciences. He has also prescribed and ethical charter for medical practitioners two centuries prior to the Hippocratic oath. Through his genius and intuition, Acharya Charak made landmark contributions to Ayurvedal. He forever remains etched in the annals of history as one of the greatest and noblest of rishi-scientists.
ACHARYA SUSHRUT:
Father of plastic surgery
A genius who has been glowingly recognized in the annals of medical science. Born to sage Vishwamitra, Acharya Sudhrut details the first ever surgery procedures in ' Sushrut Samhita ,' a unique encyclopedia of surgery... He is venerated as the father of plastic surgery and the science of anesthesia. When surgery was in its infancy in Europe , Sushrut was performing Rhinoplasty (restoration of a damaged nose) and other challenging operations.. In the ' Sushrut Samhita ,' he prescribes treatment for twelve types of fractures and six types of dislocations. His details on human embryology are simply amazing. Sushrut used 125 types of surgical instruments including scalpels, lancets, needles, Cathers and rectal speculums; mostly designed from the jaws of animals and birds. He has also described a number of stitching methods; the use of horse's hair as thread and fibers of bark. In the ' Sushrut Samhita ,' and fibers of bark. In the ' Sushrut Samhita ,' he details 300 types of operations. The ancient Indians were the pioneers in amputation, caesarian and cranial surgeries. Acharya Sushrut was a giant in the arena of medical science.
VARAHAMIHAR:
Eminent astrologer n astronomer
renowned astrologer and astronomer who was honored with a special decoration and status as one of the nine gems in the court of King Vikramaditya in Avanti ( Ujjain ). Varahamihir's book 'panchsiddhant' holds a prominent place in the realm of astronomy. He notes that the moon and planets are lustrous not because of their own light but due to sunlight. In the ' Bruhad Samhita ' and ' Bruhad Jatak ,' he has revealed his discoveries in the domains of geography, constellation, science, botany and animal science. In his treatise on botanical science, Varamihir presents cures for various diseases afflicting plants and trees. The rishi-scientist survives through his unique contributions to the science of astrology and astronomy.
ACHARYA PATHANJALI:
Father of yoga
The Science of Yoga is one of several unique contributions of India to the world. It seeks to discover and realize the ultimate Reality through yogic practices. Acharya Patanjali , the founder, hailed from the district of Gonda (Ganara) in Uttar Pradesh . He prescribed the control of prana (life breath) as the means to control the body, mind and soul. This subsequently rewards one with good health and inner happiness. Acharya Patanjali 's 84 yogic postures effectively enhance the efficiency of the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and endocrine systems and many other organs of the body. Yoga has eight limbs where Acharya Patanjali shows the attainment of the ultimate bliss of God in samadhi through the disciplines of: yam, niyam, asan, pranayam, pratyahar, dhyan and dharna. The Science of Yoga has gained popularity because of its scientific approach and benefits. Yoga also holds the honored place as one of six philosophies in the Indian philosophical system. Acharya Patanjali will forever be remembered and revered as a pioneer in the science of self-discipline, happiness and self-realization.
ACHARYA BHARADWAJ:
Pioneer of aviation technology
Acharya Bharadwaj had a hermitage in the holy city of Prayag and was an ordent apostle of Ayurveda and mechanical sciences. He authored the ' Yantra Sarvasva ' which includes astonishing and outstanding discoveries in aviation science, space science and flying machines. He has described three categories of flying machines: 1.) One that flies on earth from one place to another. 2.) One that travels from one planet to another. 3.) And One that travels from one universe to another. His designs and descriptions have impressed and amazed aviation engineers of today. His brilliance in aviation technology is further reflected through techniques described by him: 1...) Profound Secret: The technique to make a flying machine invisible through the application of sunlight and wind force. 2.) Living Secret: The technique to make an invisible space machine visible through the application of electrical force. 3.) Secret of Eavesdropping: The technique to listen to a conversation in another plane. 4.) Visual Secrets: The technique to see what's happening inside another plane. Through his innovative and brilliant discoveries, Acharya Bharadwaj has been recognized as the pioneer of aviation technology.
ACHARYA KAPIL:
Father of cosmology
Celebrated as the founder of Sankhya philosophy, Acharya Kapil is believed to have been born in 3000 BCE to the illustrious sage Kardam and Devhuti. He gifted the world with the Sankhya School of Thought. His pioneering work threw light on the nature and principles of the ultimate Soul (Purusha), primal matter (Prakruti) and creation. His concept of transformation of energy and profound commentaries on atma, non-atma and the subtle elements of the cosmos places him in an elite class of master achievers - incomparable to the discoveries of other cosmologists. On his assertion that Prakruti, with the inspiration of Purusha, is the mother of cosmic creation and all energies, he contributed a new chapter in the science of cosmology. Because of his extrasensory observations and revelations on the secrets of creation, he is recognized and saluted as the Father of Cosmology.
some beautiful lines
Never ignore a person who luvz u,cares u, misses u bcoz
one day u may wake up from ur sleep and realize tat u've lost the moon while
counting starz
2:Never ask 4 smile- Just giv it
Never expect luv frm otherz-Just luv them
Never say I cant live widout U-Just say I live for U
3:Liking Uis ma nature,
Missing U is ma disappointment....
Fightinh wid U is ma tympass
Forgetting U is never in ma lyftymz.....
4:Never try alone to take weightz of tearz tat com out of ur heart
n fall through ur eyez,alwaz remember a frnd is here to share.....!!!
5:Hundread words doesnt giv pain, but a true frnd's silence
makes more tears in heart......
6:I hide my tears wen I say ur name, but the pain in ma heart is still the same...
altho
I smile n seem carefree, there's no one who misses u more than me.....
7:Measures by miles, u r far frm me.....
Measures by thoughts, u r closer to me.....
Measure by closed eyes, u r wid me....
Measured by heart, u r in me!!!!!!
8:A wonderful saying
"Trying to forget someone u love is like
Trying to remember someone u've never met!!!"
one day u may wake up from ur sleep and realize tat u've lost the moon while
counting starz
2:Never ask 4 smile- Just giv it
Never expect luv frm otherz-Just luv them
Never say I cant live widout U-Just say I live for U
3:Liking Uis ma nature,
Missing U is ma disappointment....
Fightinh wid U is ma tympass
Forgetting U is never in ma lyftymz.....
4:Never try alone to take weightz of tearz tat com out of ur heart
n fall through ur eyez,alwaz remember a frnd is here to share.....!!!
5:Hundread words doesnt giv pain, but a true frnd's silence
makes more tears in heart......
6:I hide my tears wen I say ur name, but the pain in ma heart is still the same...
altho
I smile n seem carefree, there's no one who misses u more than me.....
7:Measures by miles, u r far frm me.....
Measures by thoughts, u r closer to me.....
Measure by closed eyes, u r wid me....
Measured by heart, u r in me!!!!!!
8:A wonderful saying
"Trying to forget someone u love is like
Trying to remember someone u've never met!!!"
2009's holidays
In 2009 most of the holidays r falling on friday n monday
Holiday list 2009 - Bangalore & Hyderabad & Chennai
S.No Date Day Occasion
1 14-Jan-09 Wednesday Makara Shankranthi
2 26-Jan-09 Monday Republic Day
3 27-Mar-09 Friday Ugadi
4 01-May-09 Friday May Day
5 14-Aug-09 Friday Janamashtami
6 21-Sep-09 Monday Ramzan
7 28-Sep-09 Monday Vijaya Dashami
8 02-Oct-09 Friday Gandhi Jayanthi
9 19-Oct-09 Monday Naraka Chaturdashi/ Deepavali
10 25-Dec-09 Friday Christmas
Holiday list 2009 - Bangalore & Hyderabad & Chennai
S.No Date Day Occasion
1 14-Jan-09 Wednesday Makara Shankranthi
2 26-Jan-09 Monday Republic Day
3 27-Mar-09 Friday Ugadi
4 01-May-09 Friday May Day
5 14-Aug-09 Friday Janamashtami
6 21-Sep-09 Monday Ramzan
7 28-Sep-09 Monday Vijaya Dashami
8 02-Oct-09 Friday Gandhi Jayanthi
9 19-Oct-09 Monday Naraka Chaturdashi/ Deepavali
10 25-Dec-09 Friday Christmas
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A SIMPLE MISCONCEPTION FOR MOST OF THE MEN
How to Make a Woman Happy
It's not difficult to make a woman happy. A man only needs to be:
1. a friend 2. a companion 3. a lover 4. a brother 5. a father 6. a master 7. a chef 8. an electrician 9. a carpenter 10. a plumber 11. a mechanic 12. a decorator 13. a stylist 14. a phsiotherapist 15. a gynaecologist 16. a psychologist 17. a pest exterminator 18. a psychiatrist 19. a healer 20. a good listener 21. an organizer 22. a good father 23. very clean 24.. sympathetic 25. athletic 26. warm 27. attentive 28. gallant 29. intelligent 30. funny 31. creative 32. tender 33. strong 34. understanding 35. tolerant 36. prudent 37. ambitious 38. capable 39. courageous 40. determined 41. true 42. dependable 43. passionate 44. compassionate
WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. give her compliments regularly 46. love shopping 47. be honest 48. be very rich 49. not stress her out 50. not look at other girls
AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself 52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself 53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget: * birthdays * anniversaries * arrangements she makes
LOVE WEALTH N SUCCESS
A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat." "Is the man of the house home?", they asked. "No", she replied. "He's out." "Then we cannot come in", they replied. In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. "Go tell them I am home and invite them in!" The woman went out and invited the men in" "We do not go into a House together," they replied. "Why is that?" she asked. One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home." The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How nice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!" His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?" Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!" "Let us heed our daughter-in-law's advice," said the husband to his wife. "Go out and invite Love to be our guest." The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest." Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?" The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!!!"
Thursday 6 November 2008
TEAM WORK
Once upon a time a tortoise and a hare had an argument about who was faster .
They decided to settle the argument with a race. They agreed on a route and started off the race. The hare shot ahead and ran briskly for some time. Then seeing that he was far ahead of the tortoise, he thought he'd sit under a tree for some time and relax before continuing the race. He sat under the tree and soon fell asleep.
The tortoise plodding on overtook him and soon finished the race, emerging as the undisputed champ.
The hare woke up and realized that he'd lost the race. The moral- "Slow and steady wins the race. This is the version of the story that we've all grown up with."
THE STORY DOESN'T END HERE
there are few more interesting things.....it continues as follows......
The hare was disappointed at losing the race and he did some soul-searching. He realized that he'd lost the race only because he had been overconfident, careless and lax. If he had not taken things for granted, there's no way the tortoise could have beaten him. So he challenged the tortoise to another race. The tortoise agreed. This time, the hare went all out and ran without stopping from start to finish. He won by several miles. The moral - " Fast and consistent will always beat the slow and steady. It's good to be slow and steady; but it's better to be fast and reliable."
THE STORY DOESN'T END HERE
The tortoise did some thinking this time, and realized that there's no way it can beat the hare in a race the way it was currently formatted.
It thought for a while, and then challenged the hare to another race, but on a slightly different route. The hare agreed. They started off. In keeping with his self-made commitment to be consistently fast, the hare took off and ran at top speed until he came to a broad river. The finishing line was a couple of kilometres on the other side of the river.
The hare sat there wondering what to do. In the meantime the tortoise trundled along, got into the river, swam to the opposite bank, continued walking and finished the race.
The moral - "First identify your core competency and then change the playing field to suit your core competency."
THE STORY STILL HASN'T ENDED
The hare and the tortoise, by this time, had become pretty good friends and they did some thinking together.
Both realized that the last race could have been run much better So they decided to do the last race again, but to run as a team this time.
They started off, and this time the hare carried the tortoise till the riverbank. There, the tortoise took over and swam across with the hare on his back. On the opposite bank, the hare again carried the tortoise and they reached the finishing line together. They both felt a greater sense of satisfaction than they'd felt earlier. The moral - "It's good to be individually brilliant and to have strong core competencies; but unless you're able to work in a team and harness each other's core competencies, you'll always perform below par because there will always be situations at which you'll do poorly and someone else does well.
Teamwork is mainly about situational leadership, letting the person with the relevant core competency for a situation take leadership. Note that neither the hare nor the tortoise gave up after failures. The hare decided to work harder and put in more effort after his failure. The tortoise changed his strategy because he was already working as hard as he could." In life, when faced with failure, sometimes it is appropriate to work harder and put in more effort.
Sometimes it is appropriate to change strategy and try something different.
And sometimes it is appropriate to do both.
The hare and the tortoise also learnt another vital lesson. When we stop competing against a rival and instead start competing against the situation, we perform far better.
They decided to settle the argument with a race. They agreed on a route and started off the race. The hare shot ahead and ran briskly for some time. Then seeing that he was far ahead of the tortoise, he thought he'd sit under a tree for some time and relax before continuing the race. He sat under the tree and soon fell asleep.
The tortoise plodding on overtook him and soon finished the race, emerging as the undisputed champ.
The hare woke up and realized that he'd lost the race. The moral- "Slow and steady wins the race. This is the version of the story that we've all grown up with."
THE STORY DOESN'T END HERE
there are few more interesting things.....it continues as follows......
The hare was disappointed at losing the race and he did some soul-searching. He realized that he'd lost the race only because he had been overconfident, careless and lax. If he had not taken things for granted, there's no way the tortoise could have beaten him. So he challenged the tortoise to another race. The tortoise agreed. This time, the hare went all out and ran without stopping from start to finish. He won by several miles. The moral - " Fast and consistent will always beat the slow and steady. It's good to be slow and steady; but it's better to be fast and reliable."
THE STORY DOESN'T END HERE
The tortoise did some thinking this time, and realized that there's no way it can beat the hare in a race the way it was currently formatted.
It thought for a while, and then challenged the hare to another race, but on a slightly different route. The hare agreed. They started off. In keeping with his self-made commitment to be consistently fast, the hare took off and ran at top speed until he came to a broad river. The finishing line was a couple of kilometres on the other side of the river.
The hare sat there wondering what to do. In the meantime the tortoise trundled along, got into the river, swam to the opposite bank, continued walking and finished the race.
The moral - "First identify your core competency and then change the playing field to suit your core competency."
THE STORY STILL HASN'T ENDED
The hare and the tortoise, by this time, had become pretty good friends and they did some thinking together.
Both realized that the last race could have been run much better So they decided to do the last race again, but to run as a team this time.
They started off, and this time the hare carried the tortoise till the riverbank. There, the tortoise took over and swam across with the hare on his back. On the opposite bank, the hare again carried the tortoise and they reached the finishing line together. They both felt a greater sense of satisfaction than they'd felt earlier. The moral - "It's good to be individually brilliant and to have strong core competencies; but unless you're able to work in a team and harness each other's core competencies, you'll always perform below par because there will always be situations at which you'll do poorly and someone else does well.
Teamwork is mainly about situational leadership, letting the person with the relevant core competency for a situation take leadership. Note that neither the hare nor the tortoise gave up after failures. The hare decided to work harder and put in more effort after his failure. The tortoise changed his strategy because he was already working as hard as he could." In life, when faced with failure, sometimes it is appropriate to work harder and put in more effort.
Sometimes it is appropriate to change strategy and try something different.
And sometimes it is appropriate to do both.
The hare and the tortoise also learnt another vital lesson. When we stop competing against a rival and instead start competing against the situation, we perform far better.
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