World of Smiles :)

I have always read and heard about air pollution in Delhi. Finally, when I experienced it, I’ve to admit it’s nothing like they describe in news. It’s much worse. Sometimes too terrible. Initially firecrackers was to blame for think blanket of smog in Delhi. However this year crackers were banned. Authorities now realized that it’s not just because of crackers. The real culprit turned out to be burning of Hay in neighboring states (Haryana, Punjab and UP). For days, smog was clearly visible even during daytime. Holidays were announced for Schools and colleges. People were advised to stay indoors and not to do any physical work (Yoga, meditation, exercise, jogging and Outdoor games). Almost every other person was seen wearing mask while outdoors.  Drastic steps were taken to improve air quality. Construction work was stopped, heavy vehicles were restricted from entering Delhi and lastly burning of any kind of waste was strictly monitored. There was also discussion on implementin

Readers who read my blogs have an impression of me being virtuous man. It’s not entirely true. As a person, I am selfish and care about myself more than any. I don’t think there is anything wrong in it and I won’t shy away from admitting it. Humans are inherently selfish. Abraham Lincoln once said every human put his self-interest into consideration in whatever he does. I couldn’t agree more! Indeed, he is right. When I do something for someone, I expect those around me to reciprocate or at least appreciate. Just for appreciation, I do benevolent things, which I will not do otherwise. In my previous blog, I’m mentioned about trip to Goa ( http://21stcenturyindianthinking2.blogspot.in/2017/05/smile-in-train.html ). Here is one such incidence from Goa, where I did something complete out of self-interest, but outcome turned out to be different.          As you all know I’ve a track record of being late (mentioned it in one of the earlier blog http://21stcenturyindianthinking

Who doesn’t like to travel, most of us dreamt of roaming around the world. Most will have a list of their own. I too have a list, bucket list to be precise, I want to visit these places put a tick mark on the list, fill the bucket with the list and kick the bucket. For now, my bucket list  is quite simple. The World is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. I want to read as many pages as possible and my first chapter will be on Discovery of India. Therefore, I’ve confined my list mostly within India so that it will be easily achievable. The idea of creating bucket list knocked my head from “Ek Villian” movie. However, the places that made into my bucket list are not just inspired from movies, but also from books, history and religion. Do you’ve a bucket list of your own? If not, do make one. It gives more meaning to your life. Most people keep their bucket list secret. But I’m sharing my bucket list in hope of companionship. Here are the Top Ten 1.     Taj Ma

Humans can help each other in a way other animals can’t, that’s what makes us human.Yet, humans are most ungrateful and unsatisfied creatures. Humans are by nature greedy. It’s this greed that harms us the most.   Have you ever wondered why are we not satisfied with what we have? Lean ones are unhappy, fat ones are unhappy, pretty ones are unhappy, handsome ones are also unhappy. That makes it a lot many unhappy individuals. They are unhappy mainly because they compare themselves with others. The moment they stop comparing, will be their happiest moment.            That’s not it, even if you stop comparing, people around you will not stop. Hey, look at that fatty over there! How does he even walk with such huge body or OMG! Look at that fellow! He will definitely be blown away with wind. I belong to the latter category. Have you ever experienced any such comments?  I’ve got many such comments. To tackle such situation you need to be mature. If your able to make fun of yoursel

Peace of mind is very important for every individual. Don’t worry I’m not gonna talk of peace of mind that Sadhu’s and Rishi’s try to achieve by fasting and meditation. I was only talking of maintaining tranquility. How to you make peace with yourself? Frankly speaking, I don’t know of it yet. However, I do know how to keep peace of mind for short period. What’s the secret recipe for peace and tranquility? Here is a little secret! There is no universally accepted recipe. It varies as every person is unique and their interest varies too. What’s best for you? Only you can decide that. Always find time for the things that make you happy  Here is what most people do: A. Travel – Seeing places calms you mind. Remember, job will fill your pocket and adventure will fill your soul  B. Eating Outside – Food is best way to calm your mind. Food tastes better when you eat with ones you love. So spent some time with family. Go out for a picnic. C. Talk or Listen – All you

India is famous for three things all over the world. It’s Spicy cuisine, Cultural and ethnic diversity, and Bollywood. Bollywood is in our DNA by default. Every person in India is influenced by cinema one or the other way. Javed Aktar once said, “At some stage in life every Indian must have dreamt of working in Cinema”. I absolutely agree with this. Do you? We love  ❤️  our Cinema. Be it Romcom movies of the North or action packed movies of the South. Soulful music of the East or exquisite dance of the West. We just love cinema because they sell to us our dreams and fantasy’s.             Bollywood and Trains have this intimate connection. I was travelling from South India all the way to north India in train. As I boarded Sampark Kranti Express, which is as fast as Rajdani Express. All sorts of memories of Bollywood movies in connection to train start flashing in my mind in a loop.  It all began with memory of Chaiyya Chaiyya song, followed by scene of DDLJ especi