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Cat which smells death This is a portion of an interesting report, reported by AP and published in The Hindu on 27th of July, 2007. [Link]  PROVIDENCE: Oscar the cat seems to have an uncanny knack for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, by curling up next to them during their final hours. [...]

Any Time Money (ATM) Kumar Rahul Tiwary In the classes of financial accounting, we learnt how to maintain journals and ledgers. The professor gave practical examples, but this art and science of commerce is not that easy, unless you are a B.Com. At one time, I used to keep an account of all my expenses; but [...]

Amarnath Yatra – A Holy Journey marred with TerrorKumar Rahul Tiwary **********************************************************************************************Amarnath Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages among Hindus. This year also, the Yatra has started. And so have started the attacks on the devotees. I am not sure, when we mention Amarnath, what comes to our minds first: Lord Shiva or the [...]

ThankfulKumar Rahul Tiwary The child was born with a silver spoon – literally. His family was among the richest in the region. He grew into a talented young man. But one day, there was an earthquake and his family lost almo st all their property. They had to live like common people for three years. After [...]

It will also passKumar Rahul Tiwary  “This moment will also pass” is a small realisation, but in many conditions it is a critical one. Last month, I went through one experience which made me realise this.  I had to make two trips between Thane and Vile Parle on a single day. At the end of [...]

I am very sorry to inform that we couldn’t save Mahesh. He left us yesterday. We pray that may his soul rest in peace, and may such incident not repeat with anyone. (July 20) ======== (Edited)=======  This is a temporary post, which I shall remove when it serves its purpose. Please use the mobile numbers. This [...]

 Why to hold ourselves back? Kumar Rahul TiwaryRecently there was a small debate on whether we should intervene when people behave irresponsible in public, or should we mind our own business and hold ourselves back. These are three incidents from the last three months when I couldn’t hold myself back.  Incident I:  To reach the Elephanta Caves [...]

B School Rankings in India Kumar Rahul Tiwary Anyone who aspires to be an MBA, must have searched the net for B-School rankings. Even those who have no direct interest in B Schools, browse through the newspaper and magazines reports and special features for rankings and placement figures. And the media helps by creating a hype, [...]

Your take on HRKumar Rahul Tiwary We had our first lecture for HR, Human Resource and Behavioral Sciences to be precise. The professor who came up to take the class is an industry veteran, with around three dozen years of work experience. He has worked for small Indian family businesses, as well as in big modern [...]

Perils of distance learning in India Kumar Rahul Tiwary Last month, I appeared for the final exams of my PGJMC (Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication) from IGNOU. I had filled up their online form, marking my centre of examination as Thane, in a hope that my centre would be conveniently near my residence. But [...]

Missing, Moving, and MBA Possibility of being featured on the homepage of Rediff was the last thing on my mind yesterday. Missing this kind of opportunity though is not the best thing to do! I hope to catch myself there next time. (If you want my number, I can give you; so that next time you [...]