Monday 21 October 2013

Haiku Heights prompt - 305 Grey

GREY



Observe Grey
Its Black and white
Made for Each other



Opposite Things Attract each other, a rule of NATURE


Routine of Nature since Generations

White to Grey,
Clouds travels around the World,
Sustains all forms of Life.


 

Monday 14 October 2013

Express 365: clouds

Express 365: clouds: Clouds clouds clouds gives us shadow and rains drains our pains   admiring the clouds gazing them, fills imagination with dif...

Sunday 13 October 2013

Goa: Influx of Russians will compensate for lack of European tourists - eTurboNews.com

Goa: Influx of Russians will compensate for lack of European tourists - eTurboNews.com

Unplanned dev may kill tourism: CAG - Times Of India

Unplanned dev may kill tourism: CAG - Times Of India

The West is not finding Goa attractive anymore: Francisco Braganca - The Times of India

The West is not finding Goa attractive anymore: Francisco Braganca - The Times of India

41 Karnataka beaches to be developed on Goa model - Times Of India

41 Karnataka beaches to be developed on Goa model - Times Of India

South Goa Beaches List | North Goa Beaches List

South Goa Beaches List | North Goa Beaches List

Manohar Parrikar: Night patrolling on Goa beaches soon - Times Of India

Manohar Parrikar: Night patrolling on Goa beaches soon - Times Of India

Goa Shipyard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Goa Shipyard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sightseeing And Excursions - BestGoaDeals.com

Sightseeing And Excursions - BestGoaDeals.com

Best Goa Deals offers Lowest Rates in Goa Hotels and Goa Beach Resorts in India - www.BestGoaDeals.com

Best Goa Deals offers Lowest Rates in Goa Hotels and Goa Beach Resorts in India - www.BestGoaDeals.com

A Visitors' Guide - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

A Visitors' Guide - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

Places to Visit - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

Places to Visit - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

Haiku Heights 304 - Clouds

Clouds

Clouds are white
sun rays makes it red and orange
every view is new


Cloudy day - night
Changes mood to Dance and Romance
taking away the heat of summer


Clouds roar and thunder
draws our attention about changing weather
Cools our  soul with its Tears



 
 
 



Calendar of Events and Festivals - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

Calendar of Events and Festivals - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

Goan Cuisine, Goan Food - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

Goan Cuisine, Goan Food - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages

Best Goa Deals offers Lowest Rates in Goa Hotels and Goa Beach Resorts in India - www.BestGoaDeals.com

Best Goa Deals offers Lowest Rates in Goa Hotels and Goa Beach Resorts in India - www.BestGoaDeals.com

best goa hotels this season 2013

5 Star Hotels in Goa

    Clarion The Beach Resort Benaulim Goa
    Hotel Holiday Inn
    Cidade de Goa Beach Resort
    Hotel Mayfair Hideaway Spa Resort Goa
    Neo Majestic Hotel Calangute Goa

4 Star Hotels in Goa

    Club Mahindra Varca Goa Beach Hotel
    Coconut Grove Resort Betalbatim Goa
    Country Inn & Suites Candolim Goa
    La Gulls Court Vagator
    Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Goa

3 Star Hotels in Goa

    Paradise Village Beach Resort Calangute
    Hotel Amigo Plaza Colva
    Laguna Anjuna
    Alor Grande Holiday Resort Candolim
    Angels Resort 3 Star Goa Hotel

2 Star Hotels in Goa

    All Seasons Beach Classic Hotel
    Osborne Resort Calangute Baga Goa
    Mello Rosa Resort Baga Goa
    Baia Do Sol Calangute Beach Goa
    Castle House Calangute Goa

Goa Hotels by Location

    Silken Sands Resort
    Casa De Goa Resort Calangute Goa
    Hotel Linda Calangute 2 Star Goa Hotel
    Palmarinha Resort Calangute Goa
    Carmo Lobo Beach Apartment Candolim Goa

Goa Hotels in Downtown

    Mello Rosa Resort Baga Goa
    Hotel Solmar Exotica Panjim Goa
    Hotel Nanutel Margao Goa
    Hotel Manoshanti Panaji
    Little Siolim Villa Boutique

Goa Hotels on Beach

    Micasa Beach Resort
    Sea View Resort Patnem Beach
    Bambolim Beach Resort Goa
    The Kenilworth Beach Resort
    Athi Resorts Bogmalo

Goa Hotels near Beach

    Dolphin Bay Resort Baga Goa
    Baywatch Resort Sernabatim Beach Goa
    Colonia Santa Maria Resort Baga Goa
    Atlanta Beach Resort Calangute
    Mello Rosa Resort Baga Goa

Goa Hotel Packages

    Varca Palms Beach Resort
    Goa Beach House
    Paradise Inn Panjim
    Angels Resort 3 Star Goa Hotel
    Hotel Dona Terezinha

Goa Honeymoon Packages

    Frangipani Siolim Villa
    Hotel Taj Holiday Village
    Hotel Gautam North Goa
    Nova Suvit Downtown Hotel
    Little Siolim Villa Boutique

Resorts in Goa

    Micasa Beach Resort
    Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa
    Club Mahindra Varca Goa Beach Hotel
    Shri Krishna Royal Villa
    Silken Sands Resort

Hotels in Central Goa

    Hotel Solmar Exotica Panjim Goa
    Hotel Fidalgo Panaji
    Bambolim Beach Resort Goa
    Hotel Manoshanti Panaji
    Hotel Sun Inn Ponda Goa

Tips for Buying and Selling

Tips for Buying and Selling

Restaurant Business Opportunities

Restaurant Business Opportunities

Service Business Ideas

Service Business Ideas

Internet Business Ideas - Online Business Opportunities

Internet Business Ideas - Online Business Opportunities

Welcome to Lamifabs

Welcome to Lamifabs

Restaurant Business Opportunities

Restaurant Business Opportunities

Home Based Business Opportunity

Home Based Business Opportunity

Starting a Pub Brew Business – Opening a Beer Pub Bar

Starting a Pub Brew Business – Opening a Beer Pub Bar

Monday 30 September 2013

crooked

prompt 303
Day 30 of the September Heights
CROOKED

SUNSHINE, BREEZE, SEASIDE,
Crooked waves of the sea
BEHOLDER OF THE EYES.


Crooked Intentions
Reflected in Actions
Needs CAUTIOUS actions.



LIFE is crooked 
Can be repaired
If positively INSPIRED.


 

Sunday 29 September 2013

Mother the Love

prompt 302
Day 29 of the September Heights
MOTHER

Mother the best
brings you as a guest
grows you up to the best

Mother Mother Mother
Maa Maa - Mom Mom
All mean the same

Mother the love
love the mother
both means the same

Pillow The Best

prompt 301
Day 28 September Heights
PILLOW

Pillow indeed a friend
whenever you need
a friend in loneliness

Pillow is your friend
If you say something
it responds to tears and smile

Pillow the best
helps to rest
best when you need

Saturday 28 September 2013

gold

prompt 300
Day 27 of the September
Haiku Heights
GOLD 


old is gold
love is bold
if strongly hold

gold glitters
golden words shakes
old memories awakes

golden memories
makes you cry
if present is dry

gold never loses its value
even broken to pieces
truth never fails 
even questioned hundred times

simple living
high thinking
golden rule

Thursday 26 September 2013

salt has no alternative

prompt 299
Day 26 of the September Heights
SALT

SALT is a preservative
of FOOD
LOVE is a preservative
of RELATIONSHIP 

Salt and Love
Both cannot be substituted

Salt is White
blends with all colours
Love is transparent
blends with all relations

salt

prompt 299
Day 26 of the September Heights
SALT



Pinch of  SALT
makes taste better
pinch of LOVE
makes Life colorful 

Salt is sunshine
Love is rain
Combination of both - RAINBOW


Seaside rainbow Stock Image

Wednesday 25 September 2013

den

prompt 298
Day 25 of the September Haiku Heights 

DEN

Den is fear
But why fear
Dear we are always near

strive

prompt 297
Day 24 of the September Haiku Heights
STRIVE


Hardest time
right time to clutch progress
time when our BRAINS work.


Hafiz Pathan

Thursday 12 September 2013

Holy

prompt 285
Day 12 of the September 
For Haiku Heights


Sharavan the holy month
Starts with Fasts
making Divine, Purifying us.


A Indian calender month, most Respected month with many Fasts and Pooja activities. 

 

Tradition

prompt 284, and Day 11 of the September 
For Haiku Heights
TRADITION

India is Great
With her Traditions
Existing till today 

Traditions are the only one 
that keeps us Bonded, 
a truth that cannot be Denied
 

Tuesday 10 September 2013

N R C COLONY SCHOOL MOHONE - KALYAN: time management, insure it, it will pay back milli...

N R C COLONY SCHOOL MOHONE - KALYAN: time management, insure it, it will pay back milli...: Imagine there is a bank, which credits your account each morning with Rs 86,400, carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to kee...

Once upon a time

Once upon a time I was thinking I am a great businessman, until a day came, I came to know that unsucess is more common than success. Astonishing surprised me ?
Well the percentage of unsuccess is more than success, so we are with the majority.
Does it mean we are successful ? NO
This gets realised once we get the taste of success.
In today's world its possible but if you have a long vision and ability to work hard, all resources are available at peanuts prices. Its up to you, how you use.
Look beyond Horizon Success will be at your feet.

Success means ?

Success is a word supported with many factors.
What are they, remains to be investigated by people who are unsuccessful. They know the meaning of success, as they have never tasted it.
Simple once a animal gets taste of blood then he / she will always run after it.
Its bitter to conquer but tasty once its in your control.
So taste the success you will never fail.

Monday 9 September 2013

Garland


For Haiku Heights
Prompt 281
Sept. Day 08
Garland



                                          Land with a work concluded with success
                                          and bow a little
                                          your heart will fill with JOY, lowering the sky
                                          within your reach
                                          a GARLAND will greet with all RESPECT
                                                                        and
                                               FRAGRANCE with COLOURS. 




Decision


For Haiku Heights
September,Day 09 
prompt 282 
Decision


                                        Decision are the noted or admired
                                        takes you to heights - admired
                                        takes you to dark - noted
                                        Always to be correctly 
                                                     Timed


Sunday 8 September 2013

That Delete Button: The trip

That Delete Button: The trip: Firstly, I'd like to apologise for my lack of posts this week, I should have done this about three days ago, but I was ill and also re...

Thoughts: Learning From the Potter

Thoughts: Learning From the Potter: So it is officially summer, has been for about a week now. (Well, a couple of weeks now.  You can see it's taken me a little bit to get ...

Anything & Everything: Ombre nails

Anything & Everything: Ombre nails: Hello Darlings!! Ombré patterns have been everywhere as of late. The French word ombré means "shaded," and in fashion it refer...

That Delete Button: How to wake up an annoying person

That Delete Button: How to wake up an annoying person: In this post, I'm going to try something new. This is a 'how to' post. HOW TO: wake someone annoying up . Now, I know yo...

Anything & Everything: 12 easy ways to get clear skin

Anything & Everything: 12 easy ways to get clear skin: Hello Darlings!!! Everyone wants clear skin. Who doesn't? Today I have 12 easy steps to get clear skin.

That Delete Button: Living in the shadows

That Delete Button: Living in the shadows: I hate writing bios, you know - when it says 'use this space to write about yourself'. I get panicky and my mind goes blank. What ...

Thursday 5 September 2013

Shake while in trouble

Android Mobile application developed by Mr. Sourab Naazarkar employee of zensor technology from Pune - Maharashtra (India) and is available for downloading in Googe play store.
When you are in trouble just shake the mobile thrice witthout unlocking the mobile screen, it will send sms to your near and dear one whose number is preloaded by the user alongwith the location conveying you being in trouble. Its a free service.
A very helpful app. for women and senior citizens.
Handset must be android.
Mr. Naarazkar is also trying this app. to work on Apple mobiles.
Good work !
I heartly appreciate.

This year tourist rush in Goa will be doubled.

Goa tourism season starts from next month. Last year 1000 charter flights arrived in Goa and this year it is expected to shoot upto 2000 charter planes.
But due to current expansion work going on at Dabolim airport, 1st charter plane will land on 15th october. Hence the charter planes numbers will drop in comparison to predicted expectations.
This year rupee is already depreciated by
30 % and expected a little more which will benefit the foreign tourist resulting a increased flow of tourists.
Goa already a hot destination for the western tourist, will attract more tourists this year because of its low cost this year.  Tourists will not only benefit in lodging but also get price benfit in food, benefiting both touristts as well as business catering travel industry.

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Sensex down ? Today what ?

yesterday Indian markets crashed very badly making the small investor wondering what next. Will they lose more ? Will there be a recovery ? Totally confused. Sensex 600 points down ! Poor small investor sold in panic , now sitting crossed fingered, listening, reading the experts advices. As per experts the funamentals are not disturbed but negative news and expected syria war hit the sentiments resulting in crash of market. Falling rupee made the position from bad to worse. Market reacted to news ignoring fundamentals and trading sentimentally. Now its questioned what will the day following bring ? Yesterday a news has been broken that America will attack syria, if it happens then rise in crude oil will kill the Indian rupee and it will affecct the market very badly. FII will start converting their investmens in dollars and a big sell off will come, it can further bring the sensex down by at least 10 to 15 % within this weekend, specially market will react negatively on Friday after a. upper spike. Friday is expected to give a worse reaction if by chance rupee apprecites then the downfall will be average if it happens vice versa then we will see the bottom. Think wise, keep patience, and trade cautiously - is todays tip

Indian share msrket crashed, what next ?

Yesterday Indian markets crashed very badly making the small investor wondering what next. Will they lose more ? Will there be a recovery ? Totally confused. Sensex 600 points down ! Poor small investor sold in panic , now sitting crossed fingered, listening, reading the experts advices. As per experts the funamentals are not disturbed but negative news and expected syria war hit the sentiments resulting in crash of market. Falling rupee made the position from bad to worse. Market reacted to news ignoring fundamentals and trading sentimentally. Now its questioned what will the day following bring ? Yesterday a news has been broken that America will attack syria, if it happens then rise in crude oil will kill the Indian rupee and it will affecct the market very badly. FII will start converting their investmens in dollars and a big sell off will come, it can further bring the sensex down by at least 10 to 15 % within this weekend, specially market will react negatively on Friday after a. upper spike. Friday is expected to give a worse reaction if by chance rupee apprecites then the downfall will be average if it happens vice versa then we will see the bottom.
Think wise, keep patience, and trade cautiously - is tddays tip

Indian rupee depreciates, a opportunity to invest

Due to geo-political reasons, wrong policy decisions by Indian government and rise in crude prices has led the downfall of Indian rupee. Is it a oppotunity to invest in India ?

A subject of debate. Well if we think the other way, long term investment in India's certain businesses and real estates / hospitality industry will be benefited in long term. Cost of medication will be cheaper in India compared to european conterparts.

If government comes out with a policy creating good business atmosphere for foreign investors / NRI, then there can be a good investment opportunity in India.

Unfortunately the chances of such policies are not seen as next year there are elections and polictical leaders are busy in doing their groundwork for elections.

No doubt long term investment will be profitable in certain areas except manufacturing, which should be thought only after elections.

If Syria war triggers then indian rupee's downfall will be sharp because crude prices will shoot up and India's spending on imports will go up, widening the defecit impacting the economy.
Automatically India's image will be downgraded and it will affect the foreign investors who have invested in Indian manufacturing industries,  they will start pulling out resulting the economy downfall.
A crucial moment for India and next government. It will be a biggest challenge for the future government to restructure the economical dents.

If India wants to regain then growth in exports is must, cuttig down of imports will balance the defecit. Its going to be a long struggle.  

Goa will be a cheapest destination - this season

Goa will be a cheapest tourist destination because India's currency has deprecited by 30 %  compared to last year. Its going to help the european tourist to enjoy their Goa vacation. at a dirt cheap cost. Imports from India will also be cheaper. NRI and foreigners Investing cost in indian real estate and other service industry will be at a lower cost, a right time to invest in India.

Sunday 1 September 2013

Goa - History

Goa is a small state on the western coast of India. Though the smallest Indian state, Goa has played an influential role in Indian history. Goa was one of the major trade centres in India, thus it had always been attracting the influential dynasties, seafarers, merchants, traders, monks and missionaries since its earliest known history. Throughout its history Goa has undergone continual transformation, leaving an indelible impression on various aspects of its cultural and socio-economic development.
The first literary reference to Goa is in the Bhishma Parva of Mahabharata as Gomanta which translates as the region of cows. Despite a lack of archaeological and historical evidence, Hindu scriptures mention Parashurama, as its creator. He is said to have settled ten sages in this land and performed fire sacrifices. Another legend has that after performing the penance, the seven sages named the Saptarshis were blessed by Lord Shiva; thereafter the sages were known as the Saptakoteshwar. Further Lord Shiva is believed to have taken up temporary residence after a dispute with his consort Parvati. Yet another legend states Lord Krishna defeated Jarasandha, the king of Magadha on Gomanchal Mountain in Goa.
In Suta Samhita Govapuri or Goa is associated with spiritually cleansing touch:...The very sight of Govapuri destroys any sin committed in former existence just as sunrise dispels darkness... Certainly there is no other kshetra equal to Govapuri 
A similar hymn praising Govapuri city is found in Sahyadrikhanda of Skanda Purana, which says the extent of Goapuri was about seven Yojanas.
गोकर्णादुत्तरे भागे सप्तयोजनविस्तृतं
तत्र गोवापुरी नाम नगरी पापनाशिनी
According to the Parshurama legend, Parashurama, the sixth reincarnation of Vishnu faced with an order of banishment from the lands that he had once conquered, sets seven arrows fly from theSahydris to push back the sea and create a stretch of land which he could claim for himself. The sea-god is believed to have acceded his to wish and created a region Shurparaka, which translates literally to winnowing fan. This region is also known as Parashurama Kshetra. The legend further tells us that having created Goa, Parashurama brought Brahmins from the North and settled them in this land.

Goa - Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church Goa

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception ChurchPanjimGoa is one of the oldest churches in Goa, which existed from the year 1540.








Goa's - Usgalimal rock engravings - Goa

Usagalimal rock engravings or Usagalimal Petroglyphs,(Konkaniऊसगाळीमळावयली फातरशिल्पां) at Usgalimal village, in South Goa, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in western India.

Situated on the banks of river Kushavati, these engravings exhibit earliest traces of human settlement in India. These petroglyphs (rock art) are approximately 20,000 to 30,000 years old and belong to the Upper Paleolithic or Mesolithic eras. More than 100 distinct figures, spread an area of 500 sq m., including images of bulls, labyrinths and human figures are carved on laterite stones 


The site was discovered by archaeologist working in the area in 1993, when local villagers took them to the bend in west-flowing river Kushavati outside the village, with mysterious engravings on the laterite shelf. The layer of mud covering up the engravings had been washed away by monsoon floods facilitating their discovery. Subsequently when the soil was cleared more engravings were found 
The engravings are situated on the bed of the river Kushavati, beyond old iron ore mines, outside Usagalimal village, accessible via a winding pathway. It is about one km down from the main road between Rivona to Neturlim, and about 16 km south of Rivona


Goa's Market - Friday market Mapusa

Mapusa Friday Market is a major weekly market in Mapusa, North Goa and a major tourist attraction. It is located outside the Mapusa Municipal Market. Friday sees many vendors descend on the stalls selling a staggering variety of local produce brought in by farmers and small entrepreneurs from all over Goa to sell directly to the consumer. The market winds up by dusk and Mapusa quickly gets back to normal.


This market reflects the essence of  Goa and it is a riot of colour and noise.Goan vendors dressed in their colourful best come in from the surrounding villages to sell their locally grown or manufactured wares, including spices of all kinds. Fresh fruits, mostly organically grown, is sold in abundance. The market is well known for it's jewellery, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for straw hats, Goan home-made chouriço and the like. Strings of Goan Chourico, spiced and marinated pork sausages, are sold here. Seedlesstamarind, or amot as it is known locally, is also traded in great demand.








Casino in Goa offshore

The setup of the casino was controversial as live gambling is outlawed in India (many states actively promote and sponsor lotteries). This was partially circumvented by hosting it off the mainland. The government in Goa is promoting offshore casinos in Goa by granting new licences to more companies in an attempt to generate more tourist related revenue. Goa state is the only one in India that permits both electronic onland casinos as well as live offshore ones.
The number of new offshore casinos in Goa has grown considerably; amongst the major players are Casino Caravela Casino Royale, Casino Carnival, Casino Pride.
Players are dealt to by dealers specially trained to conduct sessions with accepted international standards.Its high fees are meant to deter casual punters and target the foreign tourists.The government hopes to lure Indian citizens who travel to neighbouring Nepal to gamble.


Se Cathedral in Goa, India. old Goa. Goa's top travelers attraction place

The Se Cathedral was built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over a Muslim army, leading to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510. Since the day of the victory happened to be on the feast of Saint Catherine, the cathedral was dedicated to her.
It was commissioned by Governor George Cabral to be enlarged in 1552 on the remains of an earlier structure. The actual construction of the church began in 1562 and was finally completed in 1619 and was consecrated in 1640.
It originally had two towers, but one collapsed in 1776 and was never rebuilt.
The architecture style of the Se Cathedral is Portuguese-Manueline. The church is 250 feet (76 m) in length and 181 feet (55 m) in breadth. The frontispiece stands 115 feet (35 m) high.
The Se Cathedral's tower houses a large bell known as the "Golden Bell" on account of its rich tone. It is said to be the largest in Goa, and one of the best in the world. The main altar is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria, and there are several old paintings on either side of it.On the right there is a Chapel of the Cross of Miracles, where a vision of Christ is said to have appeared in 1919. There are six main panels, on which scenes from the life of Saint Catherine are carved.There is a huge gilded reredos above the main altar.
The Se Cathedral also houses a baptismal font made in 1532 which was used by Saint Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa, in order to baptise several Goan converts.

Museum of Goa state - North Goa attraction

Museum is located in Panaji ( capital of Goa state ). This new museum complex, located in the EDC Complex in Patto, was inaugurated by the President of India on June 18th, 1996. Prior to this date, artifacts was set up in the Department of Archives in Goa by the Archeology & Museum unit. Thereafter, a small museum was opened to the public on September 29th, 1977 in a rented building at St. Inez, also in Panjim.
The museum currently has around 8,000 artifacts on display, which include stone sculptures, wooden objects, carvings, bronzes, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins, numismatic collection, and anthropological objects. It is well known among other museums for its collection of  Hindu and Jain artifacts and sculptures.



Dudhsagar Falls tourists - travelers south Goa Attraction

(literally Sea of Milk ) is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi river in Goa on Goa's bordered with karnataka state. From Madgaon station it is 45 kms and from Panaji it is 60 kms.
As the cascading waters appear white like milk, the waterfall is called Dudhsagar, Doodh being the Hindi word for milk.
Legend has it that a beautiful princess lived in the forest (near present day Dudhsagar Falls) in a palace. She loved and enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and used to drink "sweetened milk" from her "golden jug" after finishing with her bath. One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a prince, who was standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at her inadequate bathing attire, she poured the jug of milk in front of him to form an improvised curtain to hide her body while the maids rushed to cover her with her dress. It is said that it is that sweetened milk that cascades down the mountain slope as Dudhsagar Falls to this day as a tribute to the virtue and modesty of the princess.
Dudhsagar is one of the world's most exquisite falls. It lies high up in the Mandovi River's watershed and so are not particularly spectacular during the dry season. During the monsoon season however, the falls are transformed into one of the most powerful falls in India. It is listed as 5th tallest waterfall in India. The water plummets hundreds of metres (over a thousand feet) in large volumes during the rainy monsoon season, forming one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Goa. It is a major part of the Goa ecosystem. It is a four-tiered waterfall with a total height of 310 metres (1017 feet) and an average width of 30 metres (100 feet)
Ordinary cars are not suitable for the drive to the Falls and within the forest sanctuary. One should use a four-wheel drive vehicle (SUV) as the road is a jungle track that has fast-flowing streams criss-crossing it at several points. The motorable track stops a kilometre before the Falls and one has to walk one kilometre crossing over small paths carved through the rocks at the foot of the Falls.

rekking in Dudhsagar is a famous tourist attraction. There are two abandoned shelters for the refuge of trekkers (left to the falls and right side beside the railway track). They are available on the first-come-first-served basis. Medical and pure drinking water facilities are not available around Dudhsagar but one can approach the station master at Dudhsagar Falls railway station in emergency. There are 4 possible trek routes to reach Dudhsagar Falls, of which only two are accessible in monsoon.
Route 1 (Castle Rock Route)
This is the most famous route during the monsoon. Reach Castle Rock station and start a Scenic 14 km hike to Dudhsagar Water falls along the railway track. It normally takes 5–6 hours to reach. The route passes through a number of railway tunnels, a board reading "Welcome to Goa" and also a great views of the Valley. One has to be careful of trains while walking along the railway track.
Route 2 (Kulem Route)
This is equally scenic but less popular as compared to Route 1. One has to get down at Kulem (Collem) railway station(Station Code: QLM) and walk towards the falls which is about 11 km away. It normally takes 4–5 hours to reach. The famous photograph of Trains passing through before the waterfalls can be seen in this route and also the complete stretch of the falls will be visible while you hike towards the waterfalls.
Route 3 (Transport + Hike)
In Kulhem one can hire a 4X4 SUV to reach the foot of the Dudhsagar waterfalls. There is a taxi stand called 'Dudhsagar Taxi stand' where one can hire a vehicle and get dropped near the falls which is just 1 km hike from the dropping point. This is suitable for large groups with kids and ladies but it cannot be used during monsoon season.
Route 4 (Kuveshi-Dudhsagar)
This is the most adventurous route and cannot be attempted in monsoon since we have to cross Mondovi river during the hike. The hike starts from a village called Kuveshi around 10 km from Castle Rock railway station. The hike is through thick jungle and is difficult to complete without experience. By this route, one can reach Dudhsagar Railway station which is 1 km from the falls.






google ranking, more traffic, monetize ............ ?

Today everyone is talking about traffic, monetizing, seo, advertising, all pointing to only one thing that they want their site to be no 1 ranking and earn them riches.
Well if we want to acheive all this we have to work sincerely, to acheive this - there is no short cut or any miraculous programs. For last 2 months i was searching on the above mentioned subjects, but to my surprise i didn't find any perfect bullseye solution. Every blog / site spoke loudly - we can bring traffics, monetize, and many things, actually after reading the full articles which had attractive mouthwatering titles, i found each site had its own way of pulling you in some way or other to business which they carried under cover of providing solutions. 
So dear bloggers / website owners, read websites / blogs which speak about latest technology, developments, trends etc., and try to incorporate it into your contents, research & focus on subject which you want to put in front of your audiences. Adsense and other advertising firms are medium to monetize, one should not think that he or she must earn millions merely by signing it. 
All successful business houses had hard work, speciality, mastery, innovations, discipline, correct knowledge, trend catcher, opportunism and many positives, they were not wasting time searching for shortcuts, by making quick and relevant decision they flourished. Today they are relaxing and money flows easily, its just like you paddle the cycle for sometime then take rest it will move on its own.
Instead of searching shortcuts, use your time in researching knowledge based datas which can be implemented in your productive / active business plans.
There is a very big scope in online business, it has to go a very long way. There are numerous opportunities online, one should have the vision to see and catch. Just go by history there is no stopping of innovative business plans it gos on and on, be one of it, don't dream, "act"
There is WORLD beyond HORIZON.

Best of luck ! FOR A BRIGHT PROSPECTS.

WHATEVER I HAVE WRITTEN IS BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, TODAY IS MY 1ST DAY towards working differently, lets hope to give the best.

google ranking, more traffic

Today everyone is talking about traffic, monetizing, seo, advertising, all pointing to only one thing that they want their site to be no 1 ranking and earn them riches.
Well if we want to acheive all this we have to work sincerely, to acheive this - there is no short cut or any miraculous programs. For last 2 months i was searching on the above mentioned subjects, but to my surprise i didn't find any perfect bullseye solution. Every blog / site spoke loudly - we can bring traffics, monetize, and many things, actually after reading the full articles which had attractive mouthwatering titles, i found each site had its own way of pulling you in some way or other to business which they carried under cover of providing solutions. 
So dear bloggers / website owners, read websites / blogs which speak about latest technology, developments, trends etc., and try to incorporate it into your contents, research & focus on subject which you want to put in front of your audiences. Adsense and other advertising firms are medium to monetize, one should not think that he or she must earn millions merely by signing it. 
All successful business houses had hard work, speciality, mastery, innovations, discipline, correct knowledge, trend catcher, opportunism and many positives, they were not wasting time searching for shortcuts, by making quick and relevant decision they flourished. Today they are relaxing and money flows easily, its just like you paddle the cycle for sometime then take rest it will move on its own.
Instead of searching shortcuts, use your time in researching knowledge based datas which can be implemented in your productive / active business plans.
There is a very big scope in online business, it has to go a very long way. There are numerous opportunities online, one should have the vision to see and catch. Just go by history there is no stopping of innovative business plans it gos on and on, be one of it, don't dream, "act"
There is WORLD beyond HORIZON.

Best of luck ! FOR A BRIGHT PROSPECTS.

WHATEVER I HAVE WRITTEN IS BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, TODAY IS MY 1ST DAY towards working differently, lets hope to give the best.

Friday 30 August 2013

patience and love can help ensure a speedier recovery for everyone. - life after stroke

Did you know a stroke occurs every 40 seconds on average? About 795,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year, according to the American Stroke Association. If you or a loved one has survived a stroke, recovery depends largely on the severity of the brain damage. With love, support and patience, the journey toward a new normal can begin.
A stroke is life changing for the patient as well as his or her support network. Some people make a full recovery, while others suffer from various disabilities. In addition to working closely with a doctor through a personalized recovery program, joining a support group is a great initial step. When coping with the aftermath of a stroke, it can help to be surrounded by others with similar experiences. Some difficult parts of stroke rehabilitation may include:
Communication challenges
Difficulties communicating can be some of the most frustrating effects of stroke. Depending on where the brain is damaged, it's not uncommon to suffer partial or total loss of the ability to talk, read, write or understand what people say. It's important to be patient and stay positive.
Make it a goal to practice communicating at least once a day. Relax, take your time and use communication aids as necessary, like cue cards. Using fewer words paired with gestures or tone of voice can help streamline communication. Many people benefit from speech and language therapy.
Family and friends need to remember that improving communication skills engages stroke survivors so they feel more connected and less isolated, an important part of rehabilitation.
Physical movement
Getting out of the house and being able to move independently provides a sense of freedom during recovery. Many stroke survivors regain the ability to walk, but may suffer from side effects that make it more difficult. Foot drop is a common side effect, which means difficulty lifting the front of the foot when walking, so much so that it may drag, which can be a tripping hazard.
Foot drop may be a temporary or permanent condition caused by stroke. The good news is there are options to help. Vibration therapy provided through affordable products like the Step Sensor by Brownmed can help increase mobility and retrain muscles and nerves in the leg and foot to respond as they should while walking.
Unlike traditional ankle-foot orthoses that are big and bulky, the Step Sensor is comfortable and discreet to wear under slacks. It works like some more dynamic Foot Drop Stimulators, without the costly doctor-led training or required weekly follow-ups. Simply adhere the pressure switch to the insole of your shoe, beneath your heel, and wrap the vibrating band around your leg just below the knee. A gentle vibration will occur when your heel strikes the ground, providing a subtle, yet effective, reminder to lift your toe. What's more, the Step Sensor provides only topical vibration, so it's even safe to use if you have a pacemaker or other cardiac conditions. Learn more at www.brownmed.com.
Emotional adjustment
When adjusting to life after a stroke, survivors often experience a flood of emotions. Grieving for loss of physical and mental abilities is normal and a healthy part of the adjusting process. But when normal sadness continues for extended periods, it can turn into depression and needs to be treated immediately by a mental health professional.
Stroke survivors also often feel anxiety. Extreme worry or fear can cause restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, poor concentration and irritability. Both depression and anxiety are common for stroke survivors. The good news is they can be treated, and there are many coping mechanisms, so be sure to ask your doctor.

Whether adjusting to physical impairments or the emotions of suffering from a major health scare, it's important to remain positive. Loved ones are a crucial part of rehabilitation and can provide support when it is needed most. It might take years to adjust to a new normal after a stroke, both for the victim and the families, but patience and love can help ensure a speedier recovery for everyone.

apps for smart phone to manage diabetes - worth in todays fast life

The amount of effort it takes for people with diabetes to pick the right foods and track everything they eat is a common source of frustration. Many people simply give up on actively making food choices or logging their meals despite the potential health risks.
In the past two years, a growing number of people have been turning to smartphone apps to help simplify the process. Medical research seems to indicate this is a good thing.
According to the Oct. 2012 issue of Clinical Diabetes, recent studies have repeatedly shown that smartphone apps are a useful tool for improving diabetes management and reducing hospitalization.
These apps provide accurate tracking of glucose levels, exercise and food choices. Information from the app can then be shared with doctors during regular visits. As a result, doctors are armed with more accurate information when making recommendations about diabetes management.
With the American Diabetes Association reporting that there are 25.8 million adults and children with diabetes in the U.S. alone, the number of smartphone apps being released specifically for this audience is hardly surprising.
"With a smartphone in your pocket, the process of tracking all the information your doctor wants becomes much easier," said Pier Massa, CEO of Thrive365, which just released the beta version of a smartphone app to go with its patented food scoring system for people with diabetes.
Among the most highly rated smartphone apps, according to user reviews, are Glooko Logbook and Glucose Buddy. Both allow smartphone users to keep track of carbs, glucose levels, and physical activity throughout the day. Users can also view trends over time to see how eating and exercise affect their glucose levels.
Another app called GoMeals provides instant access to nutritional information on a wide variety of foods, helping people with diabetes to make smart decisions on the go. The app is plugged into nutritional databases that include packaged food, grocery store ingredients and even restaurant menu items at popular eateries nationwide.
The Thrive365 app is also tied into nutritional databases. It uses this information to calculate a diabetes score for individual foods and menu items. Users are then given a target score for each meal based on their personal health information. The goal is to choose foods that add up to the target score for each specific meal, without going over or under. Users can also log their meals, glucose levels and physical exercise in the app for simple tracking.
"Managing diabetes is an 'every meal' effort, which can be overwhelming. You can't bank food from one meal to another so you have to get it right every time. This is one case where technology is definitely making life easier," said Massa.
A number of medical studies are currently underway to evaluate which features of smartphone apps provide the greatest benefit in the management of diabetes.

For patients with diabetes, selecting the right app depends on their personal comfort level with smartphone technology. Since users are required to enter information into the app several times a day, the most important consideration is ease of use. Armed with the right apps, people with type 2 diabetes can take the frustration out of making and tracking food choices.

fun tips goa vacation 2013-2014

Family vacations are always a great time for family bonding and exploring new places. With some careful planning, the trip can be packed full of fun from the minute you lock the front door to the minute you arrive back home, exhausted and ready to share stories of your adventures with friends and family.
Traveling with children does require careful planning, but taking a little extra time to plan ahead will make your time spent together that much more rewarding. Take these ideas into consideration as you organize your family trip.
* Traveling organization - If you're on a road trip this spring or summer, keeping track of all the snacks, games and travel necessities isn't easy. Put a few household items to use, and you'll be able to keep everything where it belongs, instead of having it rolling around under the seats. For example, a shoe organizer hung over the back of the front seats helps to keep all children's toys and activities within reach. And a divided cardboard drink container is an excellent storage kit for needed items like snacks, tissues, hand wipes, etc.
For airline travels, the mantra "less is more" comes into play. Have each child pack one carry-on, such as a metal lunchbox or a backpack, with all their traveling necessities. Crayons and coloring books, as well as small game books like crossword puzzles or word searches are recommended.
* Create "snacktivities" - Package the snacks you'll be eating on-the-go with activities to keep the kids busy. For example, a new coloring book with a juice box and a snack will help everyone forget they're on a long trip. Pack satisfying snacks such as Lance Xtra Fulls Toasty and ToastChee sandwich crackers, which are made with real peanut butter and deliver up to 6 grams of protein per serving.
* Make the hours work for you - If you have the ability, schedule your travel time during bedtime or nap time. Plan frequent breaks where everyone can get out of the car and run around, releasing pent up energy. Try to avoid driving during rush hour traffic, which would add additional stresses to everyone in the vehicle. For airplane travel, avoid leaving on peak travel days if you can.
* Get creative with snacks - Mix up the traditional to keep the snacks interesting, which can help make the travel time appear to pass much quicker. Create your own trail mix with protein-packed Lance snacks of salted peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds and Star Bites. Or give the kids paper plates, sandwich crackers, cheese and fruit make their own "snack creations" in the shapes of animals. Visit www.lance.com for additional snack recipes and snacking ideas.
* Play together - When in doubt good old-fashioned car games such as "I Spy" can provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. While in the car ask kids to look at billboards, road signs, license plates and buildings to find the letters of the alphabet in order. For instance, to find an "A" the child might see Applebee's and say it aloud, then move on to finding the letter B. You can also play counting games with younger children. Count blue vans, find 10 horses, count rest stops or water towers. How many people pass you on the highway? Count those, too. There are endless possibilities.

Family vacations are a lot of fun, and if your trip is well-planned, everyone can return home with great memories and stories to share.

most of us don t want one thing bring back from vacation

Before going on a trip, most of us are not thinking about what we'll bring back with us other than souvenirs and digital snapshots. But with bed bug infestations on the rise in many travel destinations, it's important to take precautions to avoid bringing these unwanted guests home.
Bed bugs have been found in schools, homes, college dormitories and even the finest hotels. Protect yourself and your belongings when you're traveling by learning to identify these globetrotting pests.
Adult bed bugs are reddish-brown with small, flat, oval and wingless bodies about the size of an apple seed. They crawl at a steady rate and can be seen with the naked eye. Bed bug nymphs look much the same but are smaller and lighter in color than adults. Both nymphs and adults feed on blood. Nymphs need blood to molt, and adults need blood to mate and lay eggs.
Upon arriving in a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast, carefully inspect the bed linens and headboard, and pull the sheets back to check the mattress for bed bugs. Examine upholstered furniture and draperies as well. If a room is infested with bed bugs, you're also likely to find fecal staining, which is light brown to black and looks like tiny drops of dried blood. If you find any evidence of bed bugs, report it to management immediately.
Additional precautions can be taken to reduce the likelihood of bringing the pests home with you. Use hotel room luggage racks to hold luggage when packing or unpacking rather than placing it on the bed or floor. Upon returning home, thoroughly inspect all bedding, suitcases, backpacks, boxes or other items that traveled with you. Clothing and bedding should be laundered and run through a high-heat dryer cycle.
If a few hitchhikers manage to make it back with you, several treatment options are available for bed bug infestations. Pest management professionals are trained to choose and safely apply effective products for infestations, and there also are products available for consumers seeking an effective do-it-yourself solution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides a Bed Bug Product Search Tool that can be used to find an effective pesticide product for the situation.
"There are more than 300 products registered by the EPA to control bed bugs, and many can be used by consumers," says Aaron Hobbs, president of RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) - a national organization representing the manufacturers, formulators and distributors of pesticide products. "These products are rigorously tested to ensure they are effective. Just remember to always read and follow all label directions."

Don't let bed bugs hinder your travel plans. Know what to look for, inspect your room upon arrival, examine luggage and contents when you return and rest assured that there are treatment options should bed bugs hitch a ride home with you. For more information, visit www.DebugtheMyths.com.