” You Do not Need Money to be Rich…” Watch This Video clip …

While everyone you meet is fighting his own battle, some people stride ahead of others by winning their battle with integrity. Varun Pruthi spotted, or rather had a serendipitous encounter with the richest man in the world.

This video is special because I’ve always found Varun’s “God sent me for you” videos a bit cheesy; he could have just handed over the money & be with it. The God angle makes the videos difficult to digest. Thankfully, this visually-impaired samosa seller has better clarity on life than most others.

His words, “What I make with my efforts in enough for me.” shows his character & commitment to hard work.

He may not have the riches of the world, but he has a heart of gold.

SOURCE::: http://www.storypick.com and You Tube

Natarajan

படித்ததில் பிடித்தது….”மூன்றெழுத்து” …

நம்ம மொழி செம்மொழி.

#அம்மா மூன்றெழுத்து

#அப்பா மூன்றெழுத்து

#தம்பி மூன்றெழுத்து

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#மகள் மூன்றெழுத்து

#காதலி மூன்றெழுத்து

#மனைவி மூன்றெழுத்து

#தாத்தா மூன்றெழுத்து

#பாட்டி மூன்றெழுத்து

இவையனைத்தும் அடங்கிய

#உறவு மூன்றெழுத்து

உறவில் மேம்படும்

# பாசம் மூன்றெழுத்து

பாசத்தில் விளையும்

#அன்பு மூன்றெழுத்து

அன்பில் வழியும்

#காதல் மூன்றெழுத்து

காதலில் வரும்

#வெற்றி மூன்றெழுத்து

#தோல்வி யும் மூன்றெழுத்து

காதல் தரும் வலியால்வரும்

#வேதனை மூன்றெழுத்து வேதனையின் உச்சகட்டத்தால்வரும்

#சாதல் மூன்றெழுத்து

சாதலில் பறிபோகும்

#உயிர் மூன்றெழுத்து..

இது நான் எழுதிய

#கவிதை என்றால் மூன்றெழுத்து..

இது

#அருமை என்றால் அதுவும்

மூன்றெழுத்து

#மொக்கை என்றால் அதுவும்

மூன்றெழுத்தே..

#நட்பு என்ற மூன்றெழுத்தால்

இணைந்து இதைப்படித்த அனைவருக்கும் என்

#நன்றி ..

#நன்றி யும் மூன்றெழுத்தே …!

#மூன்று ம்

மூன்றெழுத்தே……..!!!

#இவை அத்துனையும் உள்ளடக்கிய தமிழ் உம்மூன்றெழுத்து…!!

SOURCE:::: unknown… Input from a friend of mine…

Natarajan

” Eat or Be Eaten …” How Some Creatures of Animal Kingdom Defy This Rule of Jungle !!!

Animals With Unusual Defense Mechanisms

The rule of the jungle is “eat, or be eaten”, but it fails to take into account the most extraordinary methods some animals employ to avoid being eaten. Some of these methods can be quite extreme or even disgusting, but they are all intriguing nonetheless.

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1. Slow Loris
Defense Mechanisms
These adorable-looking primates are very slow, making them easy prey for predators. As a response, these tiny creatures developed poison glands, located near the armpits. A threatened Loris will coat itself with the poison, as well as cover its teeth with it. The poison is very powerful and can send predators into anaphylactic shock.
2. The Dormouse
Defense Mechanisms
Dormice are tiny rodents that, similarly to geckos, can sacrifice part of their tail to escape predators. The skin of the dormouse’ tail is very loose, so if they’re caught by the tail, it can still escape. However, unlike the gecko – the dormouse can only do this once, as the skin doesn’t grow back, and the tail falls off.
3. African Crested Porcupines
Defense Mechanisms
Unlike their North American cousins, the African porcupines have much longer quills, capable of causing serious harm to predators. When threatened, these guys will run backward at an attacker, trying to impale them on the quills. If chased, they will abruptly stop, forcing the predator onto their spiky backs.
4. Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillars
Defense Mechanisms
If threatened, the elephant hawk caterpillars change their appearance to resemble a snake.
5. Pygmy Sperm Whales
Defense Mechanisms
These are some of the smallest species of whale, making them potentially easy prey. To escape danger, a threatened whale will release an anal “syrup” and stir it in the water to create a cloud of foul-smelling and tasting feces, which it then uses as cover.
6. Cuttlefish
Defense Mechanisms
Cuttlefish have some of the most effective camouflage abilities in nature. They can quickly change the color and even texture of their skin to resemble its environment.
7. Texas Horned Lizards
Defense Mechanisms
The spikes on its body are not the lizard’s primary defense mechanism – When attacked, these lizards pressure the sinus cavities in their eyes, forcing the blood vessels to burst. The lizard will then shoot a stream of blood at the attacker, from its eyes.
8. Motyxia Sequoiae
Defense Mechanisms
One may not notice these millipedes in daylight, but at night, they will use bioluminescence to warn predators away. If the light show doesn’t work, they secrete cyanide from pores along its body.
9. Skunks
Defense Mechanisms
With one of the most famous defense mechanisms in the world, skunks have quite a reputation. A threatened individual will spray a mix of sulfur and other chemicals at its attacker. The powerful mix wards off even bears and may cause temporary blindness.
10. Eurasian Roller Bird and Northern Fulmars 

Defense Mechanisms

Young, flightless chicks can vomit a foul-smelling liquid at attackers.
11. Bombardier Beetles
Defense Mechanisms

Potential predators of the bombardier beetle can be in for a painful surprise. Attacked beetles spray a mixture of enzymes, hydroquinone, and hydrogen peroxide. When the liquid encounters the air, it will catalyze and reach burning temperatures of nearly 100°c (212°f).
12. HairyFrogs
Defense Mechanisms

If attacked, the hairy frog will literally break the bones in its toes, forcing them through the skin to be used as claws. When the danger has passed, researchers believe that the bones retract back to place and begin healing.
13. Iberian Ribbed Newts
Defense Mechanisms

A threatened Iberian Newt will push its ribs through its chest, covering them in highly toxic poison and using them to fight the attacker back.
14. Stick Insects
Defense Mechanisms

When camouflage fails them, some stick insects can spray a liquid that is both foul-smelling as well as a powerful irritant.
15. Sea Cucumbers
Defense Mechanisms
Armed with two defense mechanisms, the sea cucumber can go both on offense and defense. When attacked, they can release a powerful and sticky toxin. Alternatively, a sea cucumber will contract its muscles, forcing part of its internal organs out, making it seem like it is already dead.
16. Octopoteuthis Deletron
Defense Mechanisms

Besides squirting ink, the Octopoteuthis deletron can also rip off one of its tentacles to allow it time to escape while the predator devours it.

17. Malaysian Exploding Ants
Defense Mechanisms

When predators attack these ants, they spray them with a corrosive venom that they store in specialized glands in their abdomen.
18. Opossum
Defense Mechanisms

The saying “playing possum” refers to the Opossum’s behavior when it is threatened – it will fall into a temporary comatose-state, making it seems like it is already dead. In addition, they can also spray a foul-smelling green liquid that can deter most predators.
19. Boxer Crabs
Defense Mechanisms

Boxer crabs carry small sea anemones in their pincers, making them look like tiny cheerleaders. Don’t let it fool you, the anemones are highly toxic.
20. Potato Beetle Larvae
Defense Mechanisms

The larvae of the potato beetle cover themselves with their own feces, which is both malodorous and toxic.
21. Hagfish
Defense Mechanisms

Hagfish have been around for nearly 300 million years. They survived thanks to their ability to expel a substance that, when mixed with water becomes sticky, clogging the gills of potential predators and effectively choking them.
22. Flying Fish
Defense Mechanisms
The flying fish has one of the most unique ways to avoid predators – it swims at high speeds (37mph) and then jumps out of the water, spreading its large fins and using them as gliders. A glide can be as long as 200 meters (656ft).
H/T: list25.com 

SOURCE:::: http://www.ba-bamail.com

Natarajan

” How to Sound Smart While Saying Absolutely Nothing … ” !!!

In a hilarious talk capping off a day of new ideas at TEDxNewYork, professional funny person Will Stephen shows foolproof presentation skills to make you sound brilliant — even if you are literally saying nothing. (Full disclosure: This talk is brought to you by two TED staffers, who have watched a LOT of TED Talks.)

Will Stephen has written for New York Magazine, The New Yorker, and CollegeHumor, where he also worked as a staff writer and editor. He is a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater.

This talk was given on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at TEDxNewYork. The theme was “Grand, Central.” For more information, visit http://tedxnewyork.com or follow http://twitter.com/tedxnewyork.

 

SOURCE:::: You Tube and wwwba-bamail.com

Natarajan

Message For the Day…” Understand the Power of Creator…God…”

The cosmos is a magnificent wonder, a source of continuous amazement. It will impress anyone, whoever you are, as a supreme marvel. When an object has to be made, we know it needs someone with skill, intelligence, and power to make it. Without a maker, it is just impossible. Therefore, how could these visible objects — the sun, moon, stars, and constellations— move and behave as they do without a Supreme Creative Designer? Can they exist and function with any ordinary power? No. After observing the creation with such mighty capabilities, intelligent people can easily infer how immeasurable the power of the Maker must be. Not just that, look at the uniqueness and variety in creation! No one thing is the same as another; no one person resembles another. This can only be the sport (leela) of the phenomenon with limitless glory – God! No lesser power could be the source. From the mystery inherent in creation, understand the Creator.

Sathya Sai Baba

” A Jumbo Jet Made A Tricky Landing on a Short and Narrow Runway …” Why ?

The aircraft which is known as ‘The City of Canberra’ was cheered and applauded by a crowd of thousands as it made a tricky landing on the short and narrow runway.

FUN FRIDAY: Qantas Lands Jumbo Jet in Small Regional Airport

A Qantas jumbo jet has made history by landing at a regional airport in New South Wales to become the first 747-400 in the world to go on display.

The aircraft which is known as ‘The City of Canberra’ was cheered and applauded by a crowd of thousands as it made a tricky landing on the short and narrow runway.

Illawarra Airport’s runway, which is only 1,800 metres, is less than half the length of Sydney Airport’s runways and at just 30 metres wide, the aircraft’s wingspan of 64 metres caused the two engines to hang over the runway’s edge on landing.

The aircraft was retired to Wollongong after 25 years of service, where it will become a prized addition to the aviation museum based at Illawara Regional Airport.

Qantas’ final 747 flight departed Sydney Airport last weekend, and flew at just 4,000 feet and at a much slower speed for its 15 minute journey to Wollongong.

The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society who will be looking after the jumbo jet has Australia’s biggest collection of historical aircraft including a plane known as ‘Connie’, a Lockheed Super Constellation originally built for the US Air Force.

“It’s a bit sentimental but it’s going to a great home down here and we know it’s going to be looked after by the society volunteers,” Captain Greg Matthews said.

The City of Canberra is the oldest aircraft in the Qantas fleet and holds the record for the longest ever non-stop commercial flight for its trip from London to Sydney in 1989.

In total, the plane has flow 85 million kilometres, which is equivalent to 110 return trips to the moon. Its last commercial flight was in January this year between Johannesburg and Sydney.

SOURCE::::: Poppy Marello in http://www.routesonline.com

Natarajan

” Take a Brisk Walk For 30 Minutes PerDay…EveryDay… Why ? …Read Furher…”

The Health Benefits of Brisk Walking

It’s bizarre to think this, but these days people just don’t walk enough, or even stand, for that matter. It’s easy to let ourselves move from comfortable seat to comfortable seat, from bed to sofa. But the act of walking isn’t just a chore, it’s something our bodies are meant to do. When we do walk, the body benefits in many great ways. You won’t believe how much better it is to go on regular walks.

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SOURCE::::www.ba-bamail.com

Natarajan

Message For the Day….” How to Understand the Value of Spiritual Endeavor…” ?

 Sathya Sai Baba

In this material world, one cannot appreciate the value of spiritual endeavor without experience in spiritual life and its purity. It may be said that one can undertake spiritual endeavor only after appreciating its value, but this is like saying that one should get into water only after learning to swim. Swimming can be learned only by getting into water with a float attached to the body. In the same way, with some float attached to the mind, plunge without fear into spiritual discipline. Then, you will yourself understand the value of spiritual endeavor. The nature and conditions of the spiritual path are known only to those who have journeyed along the road. They know that the path of truth and discrimination (Sathya and Viveka) leads to God (Paramatma). Those who have not trodden that path and those who are not aware of its existence cannot explain it to themselves or to others.

Joke of the Day… ” You Will Meet a Beautiful Young Girl …” !!!

A Depressed Frog Visits a Fortune Teller !!!!

Hoping for good news he goes to meet with a fortune teller.

The fortune teller closes her eyes, makes some strange sounds, and finally says, “You will meet a beautiful young girl that will want to know everything about you”

The frog gets excited and says, “Wow! When will I meet her? At a party?”

“No,” replied the fortune teller, “in her biology class.”

SOURCE:::: http://www.joke a day.com

Natarajan

Unanswered Questions and Equally Startling Historical Wonders…

India has always been a land of great achievements, people, fables, anecdotes and what not. It goes without saying that it is indeed very difficult to understand and define India in one go. Other than the beauty, culture, rich history, diversity in nature so on and so forth, we have some mindboggling things that made scientist from the west and around the globe question their understanding.

Numerous things in India, including the ones that are mentioned below stand unanswered and beyond doubt startling for the world. Here they are;

1. Karna’s Kavach

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Karna the child of Surya ( Sun god) was born with a shield that protected him from weapons and atrocities of the war. It might be similar to the organic shield like exoskeleton found in tortoise, still extremely solid. Not at all like fake exoskeleton used by people, Karna’s Kavach was mixed with his body. He later gave it to Indra, the father of Arjuna, who was threatened by Karna’s skill, perseverance and strength.

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2. Hand Carved Sundials (clock ) at Konark Temple

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This temple is dedicated to the Sun god Surya, and no wonder that it embodies an accurate clock, which dates back to 1250 A.D. The whole sanctuary is a flawlessly adorned chariot mounted on 24 wheels (for day clocks and night clocks), each around 10 feet in measurement and drawn by 7 strong stallions. The 7 steeds speak to the times of the week and the 12 sets of wheels speak to the 12 months of the year.

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3. Shiva Lingam at Amarnath Cave

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Arranged in a thin canyon at the elevation of 3,888 meters, the sacred Amarnath cave bears the world renown stalagmite of ice. The well known Amarnath Ice Linga is framed by dropping water through the mountain hole, which grows up vertically to form that Linga. People say that on the Shravan day, Lord Shiva described Amar Katha — the mysteries of the universe — to Goddess Parvati.

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4. Fine architecture of Kailasa Temple Ellora Caves

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As a world heritage site, Ellora caves invite plethora of visitors every year, in search of historical anecdotes, however, what lies ahead of that idea is the magnificent design, architecture, structure and individuality of the caves. The entire temple has been carved out of a huge mountain, a technique so unique and hard to accept from that period. It remains one of its kinds in the entire world. Looks like a well contemplated result of a very advanced civilization.

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5. Ancient Indian Rope Trick

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Even though, the world claims that nobody has seen the classic version, but what people are talking about is a much simpler version of the trick, which many believe as the amalgamation of numerous tricks at once. This rope trick showcases an erect rope that is sturdy enough to bear the weight of a human.

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6. Gyanganj- The Land of Immortals

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In numerous mythologies, mountains are common homes to celestial and godlike creatures. Accordingly, its no shock that the world’s mightiest mountain extend, the Himalayas, is liable to obscure whisperings of secretive creatures hidden away in the remote and inaccessible valleys of the Himalayan mountains. It is said to be an antiquated Indian and Tibetan story of a city-kingdom of complex and everlasting creatures. It is said that Gyanganj is shrewdly covered or actually existing in a totally distinctive plane of reality.

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7. Ancient acoustic devices of Golconda Fort

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Clap your fingers and you might be heard a division away. The basic thing anybody entering the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad does is a clap. As soon as you enter through the main entryway into the great patio, you’d clap because the fine architecture allows it to be heard at the other corner of the fort. Furthermore, this clap can be heard high up the slope outside the King’s chamber. When you finish your trek up there, you’d be able to hear other’s clapping on the other end.

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8. Vacillating relationship or Ayurveda and Modern Science

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When everything is said and done, we shall see the dwindling bond between the two. Even years of accuracy, perfection, validity and results kept the alliance weakly. Why hasn’t the amazing show of research into Ayurveda brought any explanation for modern medications? Why are these medications unique to cutting edge drug? It is safe to say that it is that Ayurveda takes a shot at confidence alone? Provided that this is true, what is one to make of the a great many “exploratory” studies contending for Ayurvedic medications?

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9. Existence of Adam’s Bridge (Rama Setu)

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With a considerable amount of heated debate, people in agreement and the one’s against it; the bridge is 30 kilometers (19 miles) in length and differentiates the Gulf of Mannar (southwest) from the Palk Strait (upper east). The scaffold was initially specified in the old Indian Sanskrit epic Ramayana of Valmiki. It shaped piece of an area connects that joined Sri Lanka to the landmass of Asia amid the last ice age. Hindu devotees hold it as the bridge that Lord Rama and his armed force of gorillas and monkeys assembled to achieve evil spirit ruler Ravana’s Lanka.

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Amazed, aren’t you?

SOURCE:::: http://www.storypick.com

Natarajan