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We named our daughter
Last Updated (Sunday, 13 September 2009 22:52) Written by Johnlee Wednesday, 11 June 2008 20:04
Today we named our newborn daughter as 'Karen John'. She was born on 4th May. She was born pre-term and 25 days before the EDD. Today she has completed 28 days and we have gone through so many baby names website and consulted many family members about a good name.
Frauds at Bangalore Petrol Pumps
Last Updated (Sunday, 23 November 2008 19:38) Written by Johnlee Wednesday, 11 June 2008 20:01
Operators at various petrol pumps in Bangalore (may be in other cities too), are cheating customers by breaking up the delivery of petrol in two steps, and distracting them in between the steps. Most of us are conditioned to check only when the meter first starts running, and when it finally ends. If the petrol is given to us in two batches, some of us either miss (or are distracted) at the point when the meter needs to be reset to start the next batch. Operators take this opportunity to make money on our expense.
I became a father.
Last Updated (Sunday, 13 September 2009 22:52) Written by Johnlee Sunday, 04 May 2008 00:00
Saumya gave birth to a baby girl on 04-May-2008. Both mother and child are fine. You can see her first pics in my Photo Gallery.
Donkeys Milk
Last Updated (Sunday, 23 November 2008 19:17) Written by Johnlee Monday, 21 April 2008 00:00
For instance, at a hospital in Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu, an 80-year-old grandmother was seen feeding a newborn some liquid she had brought with her. "This is donkey's milk. You will grow up and have a great voice," she declared triumphantly later, reports Pushpa Narayan. She explained how everyone in the family had a loud voice because of the donkey milk they were given immediately after they were born.
Posters displayed by the hospital authorities advising nursing mothers on exclusive breastfeeding of infants made no sense to her. She said: "It's a bit salty, but does immense good. It's a remedy for cough, liver complaints and exhaustion."
Pushed the Train
Last Updated (Sunday, 23 November 2008 19:22) Written by Johnlee Saturday, 07 July 2007 11:54
An Indian train driver came up with an original idea when the train he was driving broke down unexpectedly. Rather than face the prospect of scores of frustrated passengers launching a chorus of complaints, the driver instead asked them to get out and push. Many chose to get out of their seats and do just that, officials say.
It took them more than half an hour to move the electric train 12ft (4m) so that it touched live overhead wires and was able to resume its journey.
Momentum
Snake in Dowry
Last Updated (Sunday, 23 November 2008 19:22) Written by Johnlee Saturday, 07 July 2007 11:54
The snake charmers' community in Chhattisgarh's Korba District observes an ancient bizarre ritual of making the bride carry nine different species of snakes as dowry.Refusal to do so ends up in a marriage not being solemnized.
Underwear out of Indian Flag
Last Updated (Sunday, 23 November 2008 19:18) Written by Johnlee Monday, 12 April 2004 11:54
Dhulipada Dutta was arrested for giving the flag that he had in his possession to a tailor to stitch the undergarment, SP (Nadia) H.K. Kushumakar said. He was produced before a court which sent him to jail for 14 days.
As the tailor was on the job, owners of nearby shops were outraged when they came to know about the incident. The hullabaloo attracted a student, Sabyasachi Mistry, who was passing by, the SP said. Shocked, Mistry took away the half-finished garment to his home. "I could not tolerate the insult to the national flag," he told. Mistry handed over the garment to police who later arrested the ex-teacher.
