<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="1.0"><channel><title>Diary of Amit Verma</title><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/</link><description>Diary of Amit Verma</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Happy Mother's Day 2008 to all.</title><description><![CDATA[<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The first Mother's Day, as we know it now days, was observed on <STRONG>May 10, 1908</STRONG>, in a church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The celebrations involved a church service in honor of <STRONG>Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis, mother of Anna Jarvis</STRONG>.<BR> <BR>Now, the <STRONG>second Sunday of May</STRONG> <STRONG>is celebrated as</STRONG> <STRONG>Mother's Day</STRONG>, thousands of people around the world celebrate Mother's Day by express their sentiments and emotions to their mother. This day has really a special importance in everybody life because this day is totally dedicated to our mothers and grandmothers - to their love and support, to their struggle, to their sacrifices and to their all affection to just make her child a better person in this world. </FONT></P><P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>People are making this <STRONG>auspicious Mother's day</STRONG> more memorable and meaningful through different gifts ideas including <STRONG>varieties of flowers</STRONG> with <STRONG>special gifts</STRONG> like apparels, sarees, jewelry, puja items, chocolates, gift hampers, sweets (Mithai) and other such gifts to show their affection towards their mother on this day.</FONT></P><P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Here on this occassion, Festive Xpressions offers you the best way to celebrate this <STRONG>Mother's Day 2008</STRONG> with various gifting ideas and special products made for <STRONG>Mother's Day celebration</STRONG>. You'll find a beautiful range of carefully selected, <STRONG><A href="http://www.festive-xpressions.com/mothers-day/gifts-for-mothers-day" target=_self>special gifts for this Mothers Day</A></STRONG> from <A href="http://www.festive-xpressions.com/" target=_self>Festive-Xpressions.com</A>.</FONT></P><P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Festive Xpressions provides online shopping convenience for non-resident Indians (NRI's) for all their gifting needs. <A href="http://www.festive-xpressions.com/" target=_self>Festive-Xpressions.com</A> was created to provide people throughout the globe a way to celebrate and express their love and affection for those far in distance but close at heart by providing a variety of quality gifts pertaining to Indian festivals and other special everyday occasions with excellent customer satisfaction.</FONT></P><P><BR><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>And never to forget to tell your mother that  <EM><STRONG>Mum, you are the best!</STRONG></EM> <BR><BR><STRONG>Happy Mother's Day To All.</STRONG></FONT></P><br><img src="http://ri.rediffiland.com/homepimages/home2/549/244633d03270ee02a15f1b6582cfc82f/homep/images/1209127357">]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:03:26 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/04/25/Happy-Mother-s-Day-2008-to-all.html</link></item><item><title>Girls Are Intelligent</title><description><![CDATA[<font><font face="Arial" size="2"><div style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" align="center"><b><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="6"><a rel="nofollow">Girls Are Intelligent</a></font></b></div><BR><div style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" align="center"><span><span><span></span></span></span> </div><BR><div style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span><span><span></span></span></span> </div><BR><div><span><span><span><font face="Lucida Handwriting, Cursive"><font color="#0000ff"><font size="2"><b style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">One day, a girl, 18yrs old, heared from her mother <BR>that if she will do <br>a <br>regular prayer for 4 yrs, a divine "Devi" will <BR>come to her dreams &amp; <br>give <br>her 3 boons. So she decided to do it. She <BR>completed 4 yrs <br>successfully, doing prayer regularly. <br><br>Now it was a <BR>day for "Devi" to come. So she slept earlier with <br>thoughts <br>in <br>her <BR>mind to ask. <br>And, really a "Devi" comes in her dreams. Now this is the <BR>dialogue <br>between <br>them. <br><br>Devi: O Girl, you prayed to me regularly <BR>within last 4 yrs, so I am <br>very <br>very happy with you. I will complete any <BR>of your 3 wishes. You can ask <br>anything you like, but there is one condition. <BR><br><br>Girl: Condition!, what is that? <br><br>Devi: You have a boy-friend? <BR><br><br>Girl: Yes. <br><br>Devi: When you were doing a prayer, he was waiting <BR>for you, so he also <br>sacrificed same as you. Moreover, he didnt know anything <BR>about boon <br>and <br>all, so he is also eligible for the boons. So whatever <BR>you will ask, <br>he <br>will get 10 times more than that of you. If you are <BR>agreed, then <br>proceed <br>for the 1st boon. <br><br>Girl: (After <br>thinking <BR>for some time .. ): Yes, I am ready. <br><br>Girl: 1st, Make me 10 times richer <BR>than the richest person in the <br>world. <br><br>Devi: But your boy-friend will <BR>be 10 times richer than you. <br>Girl: It's OK. <br><br>Devi: Be as you wish! <BR><br><br>Girl: 2nd, Make me 10 times more beautiful than the most beautiful <BR><br>girl <br>in <br>the world. <br>Devi: But your boy-friend will be 10 times <BR>handsome than the most <br>handsome <br>boy in the world. <br><br>Girl: It's OK. <BR><br><br>Devi: Be as you wish. <br><br>Devi: Now the last boon remains. <br>Girl: <BR>O Devi, please give me a MILD HEART-ATTACK. <br>Devi: What? Are you sure! <BR><br><br>Girl: Yes. Very sure! <br><br>Devi: Be as you wish. <br><br>Think <BR>friends, <br>what happened to her boy-friend, he got a severe heart-attack &amp; <BR>died <br>at <br>once, while the girl remained alive. Thus, the girl became the <BR><br>world's <br>most <br><br>beautiful girl and the richest one, too. <BR><br><br>Moral of the <br>story: So intelligent the girls are! Girls are really <BR>more <br>intelligent <br>than <br><br>we believe about them to be. So be careful <BR>boys! <br><br>Now, girls please stop reading .... boys continue till the end <BR><br>------------ --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- <BR><br>------------ --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- <BR><br>------------ --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- <BR><br>------------ --------- --------- ------------ <br>HEY GUYS, dont worry, <BR>actually what done is something different than <br>what <br>you all think! <BR><br><br>Actually, the girl's boy-friend got a heart-attack, 10 TIMES MILDER <BR><br>than <br>that of the girl. So the boy-friend lived longer than the girl, <BR>being <br>world's richest and the most handsome boy. <br><br>Moral of the story: <BR>Dear boys, the girls are not really that much <br>intelligent than what we <BR>believe them to be. So dont worry if you <br>think <br>that you have <BR>girl-friend, intelligent than you. <br>Hey....I told u girls not to <BR>read....... </b><span><font face="Arial"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> <br><br>Contributed by - <br>Amit Verma<br></span></font></span></font></font></font></span></span></span></div></font></font><BR><BR>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:10:46 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/04/03/Girls-Are-Intelligent-1.html</link></item><item><title>Valentine's Day Ideas</title><description><![CDATA[<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" id="body"><p>Valentine's Day is around the corner already.<BR>February 14 happens to be the D-day to express your love to that<BR>special someone in your life. Named after Christian martyrs named<BR>Valentine, over the years this day has come to be associated with the<BR>very idea of romantic love.</p><p>So say it flowers, say it with cards,<BR>say it with chocolates but more importantly say it with love and rest<BR>assured you'd get the person you'd like to be with for the rest of your<BR>life.</p><p><b>How about some general pointers to woo that special someone, you game? ... So let's go.</b></p><p><b>Bouquets</b>:<BR>They say when you want to speak your heart out, say it with flowers.<BR>Fresh, friendly, passionate and with a feel good factor that nobody can<BR>deny; choose a bouquet that speaks out to you, we're sure your loved<BR>one would get to hear it<b>.</b></p><p><b>Chocolates</b>: Sweet and<BR>sinful, chocolates bring about a sense of nostalgia and can melt even<BR>the stoic-est of beings. Amalgamate it with your love and watch the<BR>magic unfold.</p><p><b>Cards</b>: Nobody can beat the<BR>effectiveness of a handwritten card. The very effort you put in to jot<BR>those few lines for your loved one makes up for all those moments you<BR>screwed up your relationship. But then again, not all of us are<BR>literary geniuses now...are we? So unless you have access to the<BR>Napoleon-Josephine love letter saga, how bout hopping over to the next<BR>card-store, and get your valentine a card that touches you the most.</p><p><b>Fragrances/Perfumes: </b>Now this is tricky. Two things that you need to keep in mind while gifting your loved one a perfume are:</p><p>a)<BR>Don't go cheap. You certainly don't want to pass a message to your<BR>valentine that well. He/she stinks and a deodorant would be enough to<BR>help the cause.</p><p>b)The fragrance should complement your partner's attitude. Remember it's a gift.</p><p>Keep these pointers in mind, and chances are you'd be wearing the fragrance the next morning along with your valentine.</p><p>Well<BR>they say love doesn't cost a thing, and probably they're right too. But<BR>think about it, do you take your partner for granted? Am guessing no<BR>right, Then doesn't he/she deserve the very best on this day. Express<BR>you love for him/her, let 'em knows that they matter and rest assured<BR>this affection would come back to you ten folds.</p></div><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you want to gift someday very special, Check some of <a id="link_78" target="_"new"" href="http://www.festive-xpressions.com/valentine-gifts-for-him">Valentine's Day Gifts for him</a> and <a id="link_79" target="_"new"" href="http://www.festive-xpressions.com/valentine-gifts-for-her">Gifts for her</a></p><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Have a wonderful Valentine's Day, 2008 - <a style="font-weight: bold;" id="link_80" target="_"new"" href="http://www.festive-xpressions.com">Festive-Xpressions.com</a></p><BR><BR><br><img src="http://ri.rediffiland.com/homepimages/home2/549/244633d03270ee02a15f1b6582cfc82f/homep/images/1202361037">]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:39:47 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/02/07/Valentine-s-Day-Ideas.html</link></item><item><title>Neuro SEO Services, SEO in India</title><description><![CDATA[<BR><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you have any website ?</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you want to be in Top Search engine listings for your targeted keywords?</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then, here is the solution.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Search engine optimization (SEO) means a simple and affordable way to get your website in top  rankings of major search engines like Google, Yahoo, Altavista, Askjeeves and MSN etc.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But it depends on your targeted market / online product and keywords and also your website should have that quality which can rank / index properly in search engines.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Neuro SEO Services</span> will love to make it for you.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For more information about SEO services, Just logon to </span><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.neuroseoservices.com/" target="_self">Neuro SEO Services</a><BR><br><img src="http://ri.rediffiland.com/homepimages/home2/549/244633d03270ee02a15f1b6582cfc82f/homep/images/1200746524">]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:55:23 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/01/19/Neuro-SEO-Services-SEO-in-India.html</link></item><item><title>Movies</title><description><![CDATA[&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;Life is busy now, and in this busy schedule, everybody needs some entertainment. Movies have always played an important role in entertaining people. A film or a movie can make us feel fantasy, fiction, comedy and many other things related to real life.&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;<BR>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;<BR>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;Going to a theatre to watch a movie is a big challenge and standing in a queue to find or book tickets is even a bigger chase. But now we have many alternatives to going to the movie hall like movie rentals and online movie store where &lt;STRONG&gt;we can buy/rent a movie VCD, DVD or CD&lt;/STRONG&gt; right from the comfort of our home or office.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;<BR>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;There are many benefits to avail movie services online  &lt;BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;<BR>&lt;UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc&gt;<BR>&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;First of all, there would be &lt;STRONG&gt;no standings in long queues&lt;/STRONG&gt;, hassles and enquiries. Just Sign up and get the movie in DVDs and/or VCDs format.&lt;BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;<BR>&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;Secondly, with an online movie store, you can enjoy a &lt;STRONG&gt;bigger selection &amp;amp; categorization&lt;/STRONG&gt; to check any movie to watch. You can watch movies you wish to and would not be bound to watch the movie that the theatre has to offer.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;<BR>&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;You can check the &lt;STRONG&gt;reviews about the movies&lt;/STRONG&gt; and can go for a best movie to watch which is really a great feature.&lt;BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;<BR>&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Cost-effectiveness&lt;/STRONG&gt; - With small amount online subscriptions, we can have a fair deal to watch a good number of movies which is surely cheaper than the market price. You can purchase new DVDs as well as used DVDs with the movie selection of your choice.&lt;BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;<BR>&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;At many times, online movie stores will offer you &lt;STRONG&gt;periodic movie offers&lt;/STRONG&gt; and special announcements which can be very beneficial.&lt;BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;<BR>&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;What's your friend's favorite movie? Now you gift him on his/her birthday or on special occasions. There is nothing better than a big smile on your dearest friend's face. Some of famous online movie stores and online DVD shops are also giving this service.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"&gt;You can create your own movie DVDs and VCDs collection now. Let your imagination go and build the movie collection of your dreams with the &lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.moviemart.in/buy-movies.html" target=_self&gt;MovieMart.in, India's first online dvd rental service and biggest online movies store&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;. Movies are available in Vcd and DVD format so that, you get the best quality for great home entertainment.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;<BR>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;Catch the new Bollywood and &lt;?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /&gt;&lt;st1:place w:st="on"&gt;&lt;st1:City w:st="on"&gt;Hollywood&lt;/st1:City&gt;&lt;/st1:place&gt; releases on DVDs. Selection starts from hindi movies in action, adventure, comedy, romance, drama, 007 bond english movies to regional movies. Also get the online PC games and popular TV series.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Contributed by&lt;BR&gt;&lt;A href="http://seostrategist.blogspot.com/" target=_self&gt;Amit - SEO India&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:01:05 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/10/18/Movies.html</link></item><item><title>T20 WORLD CUP IS OURS</title><description><![CDATA[<BR><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><font size="6"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">India won T-20 World Cup.</span></font><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></font><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">India ended a 24-year wait for a World Cup triumph by capturing the</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> inaugural Twenty20 title on Monday </span></font><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">24-Sept, 2007</span></font> under the captainship of Mahender Singh Dhoni </span><font style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2">after a final against Pakistan </font><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">befitting their intense rivalry.</span></font><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><font size="2"></font><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">"We just went crazy," star fast bowler Irfan Pathan said. "Unlike other Indian teams this team celebrates in style."</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">Skipper Dhoni was keen to temper celebrations. "Just live in the present, keep your feet on the ground, enjoy your success but don"t get carried away," he told his teammates.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">The surprise win by India, who were widely criticised at home earlier this year after being knocked out of<br>the 50-overs World Cup tournament at the first stage, prompted the government and others to rain gifts on the players.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">The private Sahara India trading group gifted each player a new house.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">The Board of Cricket Control in India promised huge rewards for the players and support staff.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">Among the bigger prizes was a Porsche car for Yuvraj Singh, who hit six sixes in one over.</font></p><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;">"It was a brilliant team effort and along with the players, the entire nation is celebrating. Dhoni led the team to a fabulous victory and I can say that Indian cricket is in safe hands,"</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sachin Tendulkar said</span>.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Many thanks & Congratulations to Dhoni and Team<br><br><font style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" size="1">Contributed by Amit Verma<br>Search engine optimizer, India</font></span><font style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" size="1"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></font></font><BR><br><img src="http://ri.rediffiland.com/homepimages/home2/549/244633d03270ee02a15f1b6582cfc82f/homep/images/1190788871">]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:59:15 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/09/26/T20-WORLD-CUP-IS.html</link></item><item><title>Why people buy gold</title><description><![CDATA[<font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">Why people buy gold</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Despite recent hiccups, gold remains an important and popular investment for many reasons:<br></span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* In many countries gold continues to be an integral part of social and religious customs, besides      being the basic form of saving. This continues to be exceptionally true in India, which is the world's largest consumer of gold. Shakespeare called it 'the saint-seducing gold'.<br></span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Superstition about the healing powers of gold persists. Ayurvedic medicine in India recommends gold powder and pills for many ailments.<br></span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Gold is indestructible. It does not tarnish and is also not corroded by acid - except by a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids.<br></span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Gold has aesthetic appeal. Its beauty recommends above all other metals for ornament making.<br></span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Finally, gold is scam-free. So far, there have been no Mundra-type or Mehta-type scams in gold.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thus, the lure of this yellow metal continues.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the other hand, it is interesting to note that apart from its aesthetic appeal gold has no intrinsic value. You cannot eat it, drink it, or even smell it. This aspect of gold compelled Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motors, to conclude that 'gold is the most useless thing in the world'.</span></font>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:57:58 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/08/17/Why-people-buy.html</link></item><item><title>Check Your Age</title><description><![CDATA[<DIV class=smallfont><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>Check this !!! Its really works......</STRONG></FONT></DIV><DIV class=smallfont><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV><DIV class=smallfont><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG>1.</STRONG> First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat. <BR>(more than once but less than 10)<BR><BR><STRONG>2</STRONG>. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)<BR><BR><STRONG>3.</STRONG> Add 5<BR><BR><STRONG>4</STRONG>. Multiply it by 50 <BR><BR><STRONG>5.</STRONG> If you have already had your birthday this year add 1757 .... <BR>    If you haven't, add 1756. <BR><BR><STRONG>6</STRONG>. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born. <BR><BR><BR><STRONG>You should have a three digit number</STRONG> <BR><BR><BR>The first digit of this was your original number <BR>(I.e., how! Many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week.)<BR><BR>The next two numbers are <BR><BR><STRONG>YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)<BR></STRONG><BR>THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2007) IT WILL EVER WORK. </FONT></DIV><DIV class=smallfont><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"></FONT> </DIV><DIV class=smallfont><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">So Enjoy!!!</FONT></DIV><P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><FONT color=#ff6666 size=1>Contributed by -<BR>amit verma, search engine optimizer</FONT></P></FONT>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:47:17 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/07/31/Check-Your.html</link></item><item><title>Why do we read Geeta, even if we can't understand a Sanskrit</title><description><![CDATA[<FONT color=#990000><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><STRONG>This is beautiful story - if inspired please forward, else keep it can't say when it might inspire you! <BR><BR></STRONG></FONT></FONT><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#990000 size=2><STRONG>An old Farmer lived on a farm in the mountains with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his  Bhagavat Geeta. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could. <BR><BR>One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the Bhagawat Geeta just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget  as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Bhagawat Geeta do?" <BR><BR>The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied,  "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of  water."  <BR><BR>The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to  the river with the basket  to try again. <BR><BR>This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was  impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead. The old man said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again. <BR><BR>At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak  out before he got back to the house. <BR><BR>The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. Out of breath, he   said, "See Grandpa, it's useless!" > <BR><BR><SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","\n"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at\nthe basket."\u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\nThe boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the  basket\nwas different. It had been transformed from a dirty old  coal\nbasket and was now clean, inside and out. \u003cbr\>\n\u003cbr\>\n"Son, that&#39;s what happens when you read the Bhagavat Geeta. You might\nnot   understand or remember everything, but when you read it,\nyou will be  changed, inside and out. That is the work of Krishna\nin our lives." \u003cbr\>\n\u003c/font\>\n\u003cdiv align\u003d\"center\"\>\n\u003cp\>\u003cfont size\u003d\"4\" color\u003d\"#009900\"\>"Celebrate Life. Care for others and\nshare whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. Broaden your\nvision, for the whole world  belongs to you."  - Sri\nSri Ravi Shankar \u003c/font\>\n\u003cp\>\n\u003cbr\>\u003cimg src\u003d\"?attid\u003d0.1&disp\u003demb&view\u003datt&th\u003d113c9fd2d6be7f4a\"\>\u003cimg src\u003d\"?attid\u003d0.2&disp\u003demb&view\u003datt&th\u003d113c9fd2d6be7f4a\"\>\u003cimg src\u003d\"?attid\u003d0.3&disp\u003demb&view\u003datt&th\u003d113c9fd2d6be7f4a\"\>\u003cimg src\u003d\"?attid\u003d0.4&disp\u003demb&view\u003datt&th\u003d113c9fd2d6be7f4a\"\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/p\>\u003c/div\>\u003c/td\>\u003c/tr\>\u003c/table\>\n\u003cbr\>",0]);D(["ce"]);//--></SCRIPT>"So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."<BR><BR>The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the  basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old  coal basket and was now clean, inside and out. <BR><BR>"Son, that's what happens when you read the Bhagavat Geeta. You might not   understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be  changed, inside and out. That is the work of Krishna in our lives." <BR></STRONG></FONT><P align=left><FONT color=#990000 size=4><STRONG><FONT size=2><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">"Celebrate Life. Care for others and share whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. Broaden your vision, for the whole world  belongs to you."  - </FONT><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.</FONT></FONT><BR><BR></STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=1>contributed by -<BR>amit verma, seo india</FONT></FONT></P>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:13:12 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/07/19/Why-do-we-read-Geeta-even-if-we-can-t-understand.html</link></item><item><title>Us waqt ko Salaam</title><description><![CDATA[<FONT face=Arial size=2><EM><STRONG>Koshish Kar Ke Dekh Le, Dariya Saare Nadiya Saari<BR>Dil Ki Lagi Nahin Bujhti, Bujhti Hai Har Chingaari</STRONG><BR><BR>Solah Baras Ki Baali Umar Ko Salaam<BR>Pyaar Teri Pehli Nazar Ko Salaam-2<BR>Duniya Mein Sabse Pehle, Jisne Ye Dil Diya<BR>Duniya Ke Sab Se Pehle, Dilbar Ko Salaam<BR>Dil Se Nikalne Waale, Raste Ka Shukriya<BR>Dil Tak Pahunchne Waali, Dagar Ko Salaam<BR>Pyaar Teri Pehli Nazar Ko Salaam...<BR><BR>Jismen Jawaan Hokar, Badnaam Hum Hue<BR>Us Shahar, Us Gali, Us Ghar Ko Salaam<BR>Jisne Humein Milaya, Jisne Humein Juda Kiya<BR>Us Waqt, Us Ghadi, Us Pahar Ko Salaam<BR>Pyaar Teri Pehli Nazar Ko Salaam...<BR><BR>Milte Rahein Yahan Hum, Ye Hai Yahan Likha<BR>Us Likhaawat Ki Zer-O-Zabar Ko Salaam<BR>Saahil Ke Reit Pe Jo Lehra Utha Ye Dil<BR>Saagar Mein Uthne Waali Har Lehar Ko Salaam<BR><BR>Yun Mast Gehri-Gehri Aankhon Ki Jheel Mein<BR>Jisne Humein Duboya, Us Bhanwar Ko Salaam<BR>Ghoonghat Ko Chod Ke Jo, Sar Se Sarak Gayi<BR>Aisi Nigodi Waali Chunar Ko Salaam<BR><BR>Ulfat Ke Dushmanon Ne, Koshish Hazaar Ki<BR>Phir Bhi Nahin Jhuki Jo, Us Nazar Ko Salaam<BR>Pyaar Teri Pehli Nazar Ko Salaam...</EM></FONT><BR><BR><FONT color=#808080 size=1>contributed by - <BR>amit verma, SEO India</FONT>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:29:53 +0530</pubDate><link>http://amitverma.rediffiland.com/blogs/2007/07/04/Us-waqt-ko.html</link></item></channel></rss>