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The Pros and Cons of Following Your Gut as a

September 21st, 2009 Chandri No comments

The Pros and Cons of Following Your Gut as a Leader

Leaders have the over-all responsibility and authority in making decisions and planning strategies for improvement. But what will it take to reap the benefits of following your gut feeling as a leader?

Well, for starters, theres a thing called ethics and moral values that needed to be met within an organization to maintain the peace and harmony. But during times of struggle and challenges, it is crucial for the leader to make wise and swift decisions.

The benefits from following a gut feeling in terms of making decisions and strategizing for the improvement of the organization may sound risky. It is risky especially if the decision is urgently needed. But sometimes, a surge of emotion that tells you to plunge into… Continue reading

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Learn Indian Dining Etiquette and Manners

September 21st, 2009 Chandri No comments

Did you know that you can get literally frowned upon if you take the first bite ahead of older people in Indian dining? And thats not the only unwritten rule when it comes to Indian dining. Thats why its important to learn Indian table etiquette and manners.

First rule: dress properly. Unlike in many western countries, you should NOT feel free to dress scantily when dining in India with the locals. Though almost any kind and style of clothing is allowed nowadays, it is still best to wear modest and non-revealing clothes so as not to offend anyone on the table.

Wash your hands thoroughly before eating. This is one thing that hand soap ads have been telling us since time immemorial. And you better obey it in India (along with trimming… Continue reading

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Learn Indian Dances And Capture Magic

September 20th, 2009 Chandri No comments

Since time immemorial, mans religious devotion has been the mainspring for such art forms as music, singing, and dance. To learn Indian dances is to capture the magic of the Indian character as he venerates his gods all the way back in history.

One can even see its early origins in paintings in cave walls dating back to the 1st century.
And just like Indias huge number of languages, the Indian dance is as varied and many as the regions they came from.

Odissi

Once a temple dance, the Odissi dance from Orissa is regarded as one of the most important contributions to Indian culture. It is said that the dance is full of grace, poise and magic and that every step is like poetry in motion.

The main theme of the dance is… Continue reading

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