Hey there… I’ve been writing on a lot of parenting related articles lately. A brief snap is provided here and if you want to read more, pls follow the link.

Be careful  of your behavior in front of your child

You think that your child is innocent and is still has not developed to a stage yet where they are able to reason things. Well, think better as nowadays, kids are much more attentive and smarter than we used to be.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/673491/be_careful_of_your_behavior_in_front.html

Baby proof your home!

Well, if you have a baby, you would know what I am talking about. It takes only a second to find yourself in a new world once your baby arrives. And as start to feel accustomed and ready, you would realise that you are at it again. Your child grows at a phenomenal pace and you need to be a superwoman/man to be bale to keep you sane!… Here are some tips that could save you some time and energy!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/692637/babyproof_your_home.html

Breastfeeding Successfully

If you are a first time mom, you would need all the help you could get and if you are pass that stage, it doesn’t hurt to freshen that knowledge. Do read on on how to hold your baby while feeding and how you could breeze through the tiring process

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/685429/how_to_breastfeed_successfully_for.html

Breastfeeding made easy

We live in a world where anything and everything is automated. Well, then wy not get some gadgets to help you ease the frustrations of breastfeeding. Also, tips on dressing etc.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/684705/breastfeeding_made_easy.html

As I write more on parenting issues, will keep this post updated…. Do visit back from time to time…

Bulimia is a particular eating disorder where the victim indulges in excessive eating and purging. They indulge in foods that are fattening and high in calories; even if they are not hungry. This is followed by the feeling of guilt accompanied by attempting to remove the food from their body through methods such as vomiting.

Bulimia nervosa is different from anorexic nervosa in one aspect. Bulimics indulge in food while anorexic do the opposite. Bulimics and Anorexics mostly display similar symptoms.

In America itself, the number of bulimics would fall within the range of 2%-6%. Percentage wise, this may seem to be a small number. However, if you translate that to the actual amount, it can add up to quite a big number.

 Read more : http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/658591/bulimic_nervosa.html

Singapore zam zam restaurant pte ltd is entering its 100th yr in operation! How may eateries in Singapore can claim this proudly! Inaugurated in 1908, Singapore Zam Zam has been through a lot of changes and is now seeing its 3rd and 4th generation.

Read more about it here.

http://goasia.about.com/od/singapore/gr/zamzamspore.htm

http://eatbma.blogspot.com/2006/01/singapore-zam-zam-restaurant.html

http://www.the-inncrowd.com/littleindiawalk.htm

http://www.yebber.com/review/singapore-zam-zam-restaurant/

http://www.blurbme.com/find/place.php?leId=3832

http://wikitravel.org/en/Singapore/Bugis

http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/singapore_zam_zam_restaurant/

Great news for Cyclists in Singapore.

From the middle of this month, foldable cycles would be allowed on trains and buses . Yeah!!!!! And why not! If prams can be allowed, wheelchairs can be allowed, why not foldable cycles??? I have always wondered how it would feel like to get to workplace and elsewhere without having to walk in the scorching sun! And let me confess, I am not very good with buses and their routes and cabs are getting very very expensive with the revised rates as well as the ERP’s (elctronic road pricing) getting erected everywhere. 

Cycling is a healthy habit and if we can encourage more to take this up, it would be helpful to everyone. However, the success of this becoming a reality would depend on the infrastructure. Let me put it this way. It would depend on the behavior of the cyclists. Responsible vs Irresponsible. Considerate vs inconsiderate. Taking into account the delay this action is going to bring at the entrance and exit points, the accident rate, the complaints from fellow commuters etc.

Take it anyway, I believe the benifits would outweigh the costs.

One suggestion I could offer is to reserve one car / per train, to accommodate the cyclists. This would reduce the likelihood of accidents / space congestion. Also, it would provide for easy entrance and exit.

Well, the current situation is going to be a beta run. And if all goes well, we can see cyclists on board soon. I am very much looking forward to this.

 Read about this here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/333391/1/.html

I was browsing through the “Mind your body” insert in today’s Straits times when I came across this ad on Glaucoma.  It mentioned about the public talks and eye screening timings at various eye clinics islanwide, Singapore. Curious, as I wear glasses myself,  I did a little research on it.

Follow the link to a comprehensive feature on this disease. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/139/main.html.

And if you are residing in Singapore, don’t forget to attend should you be curious as well.

In this world, “Thank You,” “Please,” “Sorry” has all become non existent in families. When was the last time you said any one them to your close ones? And have you noticed how freely we tend to use these words in the outside world. Be it friends or colleagues. We are never shy from using a “Thank you” or “Please” to the circle outside family. Why is this?

 Why do we take family for granted? Is it because there is a definite relationship? Say it or not, our spouse and kids will be there anyways. Is it because they mean less to us? Is it because we just can’t be bothered? Is it because it is their duty to do whatever they do for us? Is it because we think they do not need the recognition?

Say a word of thanks to your wife when she serves you dinner. You may not mean it but that gesture itself would mean a lot to your spouse.

Say a word of apology to your kids if you shout at them. You may not mean this but it would make a great difference for your child.

Please make yourself a promise; to always treasure your family. 

 Wahi… with lots of love and Thanks

Just have a look at this opinion poll on cricket over hockey conducted by one of the leading papers in India. http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2008/02/21/4894330.aspx

I’m not sure if this question should be asked in the first place. Still, something to ponder about. From the reactions of many, it is evident that hockey is here to stay and remain as the national sport.

What does it mean to be a national sport? I tried in vain searching for a universal definition for “National sport.” I guess it could be phrased as “A sport of special historical significance, given importance by the national government.”

As such, I do not see any historically significant event, apart from its glorious wins in the mid 2oth century where India dominated the sport with its 8 consecutive wins at Olympics¹. Well, it is significant enough. Please do update me if you are more aware of how Hockey came to be the national sport of India.

A definition I found from Wikipedia is as follows: “a national sport is a sport or game that is considered to be a popularly intrinsic part of the culture or is the most popular sport of a country or nation.”

From what I have read, hockey², just like cricket³, was brought to India by the British. Indians grasped the game, and in time, mastered it. The situation is similar with cricket. Gauging from the craze for cricket amongst the lot in India, why was this sport not considered to be made the national sport?

I am runing out of time at the moment. More to come, elaborating and viewing different angles of the same. Have a good read.

1. http://www.tourindia.com/insignia/sport.htm

2. http://sports.indiapress.org/hockey.php

3. http://sports.indiapress.org/cricket.php

It can be quite a boring affair when your child is asleep, your mother is praying, your sis is trying out new recipes and your dad is out at work while better half is abroad. In such situations, where I have none to talk to, I normally turn to my “silent” companion, “Television.”

However, today, that would have to wait. I need to at least browse through the copy of “India Today – Women,” which I took from my flight lst Jan. The cover is still intact. Well, I can be lazy, meaning, very very lazy (cheeky smile ).

Cover story was about Mrs Archana Tyagi Sharma. What an interesting read. After Kiran Bedi,            this is one other police woman who caught my attention. Great track record and what is most heartwarming is the attitude of this lady. Reminded me of the Vijayashanti movies of the past .

You can read the same issue, online version here: http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&issueid=39&id=3382&§ionid=20&secid=18

It got me so interested that I came online instantly to do a little lookup on Mumbai Police. To my mazement, I found 2 stories, which are quite disturbing actually.

Jodha Akbar controversy was one side where there was a small explosion in one of the cinema hall screening it on the release date and how prompt the police were to come into action. You can read more on it here: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Blast_in_theatre_showing_Jodhaa/articleshow/2799242.cms .  While, on the same page was a link to another story “Goons hang Jhansi youth in public.” http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Goons_hang_Jhansi_youth_in_public/articleshow/2803121.cms .

Just look at the situations and the reactions of the police. I am utterly ashamed and deeply saddened that my initial pride has turned into somewhat a fantasy. Prompt actions were taken in the former situation compared to the latter! It could be the different modus operandi of the diff states. Still! Indian police force need to have some sort of “ekta.”  

One blacksheep spoils the name of the rest in the herd; however, in this case, I’d say there is still some hope of finding the light in the deep dark tunnel. Despite 90% (my own census ) of the police community being corrupt (strictly my opinion), officers like Tyagi still exist. It’s better to have an attitiude than follow the crowd!

Note: Pic of Kiran Bedi taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiran_Bedi

The wait is finally over. 

The first international youth Olympics will be hosted in Singapore!.  One more feather to her cap I would say. Recently, the trend is such that Singapore is out and about to get her hands on everything! And she slready has her hands full; She announced the Casino project, first Formula One night race and now the first International Youth Olympics.

This opportunity has come at the right time. Singapore saw the first sports school open in 2004 where it aimed to nurture students who had the passion for sports with curriculum. This would provide the morale boost for the students as well the nation as a whole to see what its calibre is.

Read more at :

http://www.snoc.org.sg/

http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSL216258920080221

http://www.sportsschool.edu.sg/

I am eagerly waiting to participate in all the happenings and Proud of you Singapore. All the way!