Allwyn's Blog- The Journey

This post is linked with the Indispire  edition:149 topic " In this world so connected with technology,we have actually lost our real connections.Technology has actually surpassed human-interactions.Real time Conversations became texting and Feelings became status updates.What you feel ?Share your views on it " Swimming alone in the world of technology post takes a dip whether technology has affected our real time interactions or not. Most of us would agree that social media has taken a great toll in the real time interactions. Majority of us, use internet for  social media application like Whatsapp, email etc.. and  many don't have idea about the other usage of internet( Read also: Internet Users...Take a break from social media ).   It has become common scenario now-a-days , that many members of the family are sitting together in the same room, but they are not talking to each other. Everyone is busy using Whatsapp, Facebook, w...

I pulled a poster of the month from Destination magazine, basically it was the map of Jeddah. My  aim was to show my kids the map of Jeddah, but my daughter noticed that the map shows location of Domino’s Pizza outlets.... anyways we could trace some landmarks successfully. We decided to post the map on the wall, I noticed a phrase behind the poster “Serving only good vibes in here” The phrase attracted me and I posted the phrase instead of the map and Kudos I found a topic for my blog. That's the story behind the post...Continue reading the post till the end to find out where good vibes are served.. Good vibes or Good vibration is a pleasant emotion which a person gives out to those around him.. Generate good vibes: Positive thinking, being humorous, helping others, being appreciative, being kind, forgiving are some gestures which can fill the space around you with good vibes. Nature also contributes in generatin...

November is gone and December has begun... December is a month of happenings.. In most part of the world its already winter and people in countries where temperature drops below zero are busy collecting fire woods and winter clothing to beat the winter cold and freezing temperatures. In Australia its summer season, in contrast to the rest of the world in the month of December. World is getting ready for Christmas and to welcome the New year. Companies, factories and corporates  are getting ready for year end closure and fixing of target for the next year. Christmas tree and Christmas jingles have already started filling the air... Santa clause will be shortly visiting our home for distributing gifts and blessings... As an individual we welcome " Hello December" and are ought to think and measure what we have done the last 11months and pen down our plan for next 12 months.. We took vows when the clock struck 12, and we stepped into 2016. Are those vo...

  This article is linked to Indispire edition No: 145   " Does speaking well in English add a sparkle to the personality of a person? If 'yes', then do you feel it is right? Share your views " Trip to London: A man living in rural India wins a ticket for a trip to London. After 2 weeks he returns back from London and met his friend. They discussed many things about his trip...   Friend: what did you  like the most in London? London return: In London everyone is well educated. Friend : How do u know that? London return ; Yaar... Only well educated people can speak in English but in London even waiters and labors speak only in English. Even small babies speak in English... English Nostalgia: Well, Indians regard some one who can speak English as superior than others, well educated(sahib) and give them lot of respect. Indians are badly struck with English Nostalgia and practice American accent and British accent. Many t...

It was early 20th century... It was more than 50years since Sepoy Mutiny(1857) happened, Well, British governance was facing tough agitation from Indian tribal leaders, Nawab's and Kings in many forms. By then British were  ruling India for more than a century and they have no plans to leave India because of the wealth it possesses, abundance of raw materials and cheap resources . They started Indian rail, planted tea gardens, developed hill stations and India has became a county( I guess) and integral part of Great Britain and Indians became immigrants in their very own country While British were developing infrastructure for the sake of rich and the powerful, we Indians were busy fighting against each other in the name of caste, creed and religion. Many castes were prohibited from entering the temples, denied formal education and women had no respect and rights  in the society. Child marriage, bonded labor  and satti were in practice. India...

Everyone passes through many characters, events, happenings, memories in their lifetime. As years pass by it becomes experience and brings maturity and refinement to one's character. There are many characters, incidents. events etc.. which one needs to remember and look back, and there certain things which needs to be discarded and never looked back. In 1960 Olympics in Rome Milka Singh the flying Sikh was running furiously in 400 meters finals and his competitor were no where near him. His win was certain. He knew no one was ahead of him, but he just turned and looked back and slowed down a little bit as his opponents were far behind and pathetically he finished 4th in the race. It's a wrong time and place when he looked back and lost his race. There are certain things which one shall not be look back... and there certain things one shall always look back and remember. When you are driving on the highway, though you focus on the road. At ti...

Through this article all are welcome to the Harsh realities of life. Everyone of us face such harsh realities in our daily routine and the list keep on growing endlessly. We have to live with it and adjust ourselves. My list is short and it is aimed to create a spark and bring smile on the face of the readers. Guys you are not alone I am also with you. Harsh Reality of education system: ·          After all modernization, high efficiency laptops, Tablets and high speed internet kids carry a big bag to school. Isn't it a bit weird ·          Amidst Digital India drive still schools use black board and chalk and teachers are suffering from chalk powder. Use digital boards. ·          Children are forced to learn writing, practice handwriting. Many of us couldn't remember when we last used paper and pen to write at work. They shall ...