Sonia Gandhi refuses to disclose I-T Returns Info

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has refused to disclose details of her Income Tax returns under the Right To Information (RTI) act citing security risk for which she could be in trouble.

Congress leaders have also defended her stand saying the details could be misused if made public. The information is with the I-T department and should not be accessed by public.

Reports said that Sonia Gandhi refused to provide details of her I-T returns after Chennai-based RTI activist V Gopalakrishnan had sought details of her I-T returns from 2000 to 2011.

It came to light when Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in New Delhi asked Sonia Gandhi on January 23 under section 11 of the RTI Act, 2005 seeking her response to an RTI application moved by Gopalakrishnan.

AVOID MICROMANAGING YOURSELF

Training yourself to avoid micromanaging others is one thing, but handling tendencies to control your own work  can be even harder. Here are three ways to keep the micromanager in you from impeding your work:

- Keep your eyes on the prize: Don't focus on details before the big picture is laid out. Keep the larger project goal in mind and resist temptation to dive into minutiae.

- Don't Second-guess yourself: You'll inconvenience yourself and the people who work for you if you shift project direction mid stream. Take a complete pass through a project before deciding to change course. 

- Micromanage when it's time: Almost every project requires some detail work. When you reach that point, unleash the micromanager in you and handle it.

GIVE UP CONTROL

Leader who micromanage do a disservice to their company, their employees, and themselves; worse yet, they are often preventing their companies from growing. If you are struggling to grow your company or unit, one of the smartest things you can do is give up control. Here's how:

- Push down decision making: If you're making all the decisions, you're only holding your company back. Push decision making down to the lowest possible level.

- Accept that mistakes will happen: Sharing responsibility with others means things don't always go according to plan. Prepare your employees to avoid mistakes by being clear about your expectations and giving them the tools they need to do their jobs well. 

- Build your Bench: Making yourself comfortable with giving up control requires having people you believe in. Invest both your time and resources to develop your star employees.

ACHIEVE SHORT TERM GOALS

Development Efforts often focus on how you can achieve your career goals over the long term. Short-term successes, however, are critical to making your next move and preparing for those long-term aspirations. Here are three immediate way to build your career options:

- Play to your strength: Do more of what you do best. Early in a career, it makes sense to try a bit of everything and push to improve in areas of weakness, but at a certain point, it is better to focus on your strengths.

- Reinforce your "brand": Choose activities outside work that develop the image you want to convey. For example, volunteer for the school building committee if you're good at managing projects. Gain broader experience and conversational ways to reinforce your capabilities at work.

- Create the context for success: Surround yourself with people you need to do your work well. People have to recognize common values and goals before they're likely to share what they know, so invest in these relationships.

Nanophotomedicine to cure Cancer!

An effective drug to cure the deadly disease like cancer is coming to the country very soon. The medicine is in its final stage of development in India and the Netherlands.

The nanophotomedicine is being developed by the efforts of a group of researchers headed by Dr Manzoor Koyakutty at Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine. The phase-I clinical trials in humans will be undertaken in a couple of years. The drug will be available in Indian market in next three to four years.

The drug was tested at the Erasmus Medical Centre in the Netherlands. The nanophotomedicine will work wonderfully in treating tumours and cancer.

The Netherlands-based pharmaceutical company Nano4therapy will undertake the first phase of clinical trial in humans and the drugs will be commercialised later.

The drug can eliminate the tumour cells more effectively than other available therapies. Dr Manzoor said that once the medicine is injected in a patient, it accumulates in tumour tissues. Later, a low power laser light is used to activate the nanomedicine and kill the cancer cells.

He said that the drug is a non-toxic and biocompatible polymer. It is the best alternative to radiation therapy, which causes side-effects to the body. But the nanophotomedicine is an effective drug and it will be available in India at reasonable cost. The price will be later brought down by 60%.

We all operate in two contrasting modes, which might be called open and closed. The open mode is more relaxed, more receptive, more exploratory, more democratic, more playful and more humorous. The closed mode is the tighter, more rigid, more hierarchical, more tunnel-visioned. Most people, unfortunately spend most of their time in the closed mode. 

Not that the closed mode cannot be helpful. If you are leaping a ravine, the moment of takeoff is a bad time for considering alternative strategies. When you charge the enemy machine-gun post, don't waste energy trying to see the funny side of it. Do it in the "closed" mode. But the moment the action is over, try to return to the "open" mode—to open your mind again to all the feedback from our action that enables us to tell whether the action has been successful, or whether further action is need to improve on what we have done. 

In other words, we must return to the open mode, because in that mode we are the most aware, most receptive, most creative, and therefore at our most intelligent.

Sanjay Dutt "unhappy" with Ameesha's Outfit

Bollywood celebrities are better known for their dressing style at events without any boundary. When Sanjay Dutt tried to show unasked aid and care for actress Ameesha Patel, he learnt a lesson.

Sanjay Dutt's concern and protectiveness were not welcomed by the actress, who is like his sister. The upset actor did not attend the event he was invited for at Goa last weekend and came back to Mumbai.

Sources said that Munna Bhai actor learnt a lesson for showing caringness towards Ameesha. The actress had come to Rohit Dhawan’s sangeet ceremony wearing a skin revealing chaniya-choli. Dutt, who is a traditional boy and protective about women dignity, felt uncomfortable to see her in such outfit and asked her to cover up.

Even the actor took her veil (dupatta) and covered her shoulders to make her look decent at the traditional event. However, it did not go down well with Ameesha and thing turned different.

Dutt had never imagined that Ameesha, who he thinks like his sister would react in a negative way. She told, "Who are you to tell me such things". She said it was none of his business.

The upset actor was stunned to see the behaviour and walked off quietly. He came back to Mumbai without attending the wedding ceremony. When asked the actress, why she behaved like this, she said that Dutt had touched her inappropriately.

Clarifying the issue, Dutt said, I have always thought of Ameesha as a sister. I would’ve done the same with my sisters Priya and Namrata if I felt they were dressed unsuitably at an event. I would never disrespect a lady. I have never ever done that in my life. Moreover, I have always tried to help Ameesha. If she has been saying these things about me, I will lose respect for her and she will lose a well-wisher".

The thing between Dutt and Ameesha went wrong after he refused Ameesha's two offers recently. In fact, Ameesha had offered him two films directed by David Dhawan and another by Priyadarshan under her production house. But, he had refused both the offers citing unavailability of dates.

Get Creative by Zoning Out

Studies have shown that an idle brain is more likely to come up with a new idea. 

Yet, we often feel that we need more focus. Try taking mental breaks from e-mail and deadlines and let your mind wander. 

These breaks can be critical to remaining creative and open to fresh ideas. You can take a short break during a hectic day or you can opt for a longer, creative sabbatical over a week, month, or year. 

Regardless of the duration, be sure you are giving your mind needed space to think for the long term and big picture.

Discover the Vision

E ffective leaders and their organizations have an agenda. A vision. A vision is a direction—an attractive and attainable picture of the future. And it is important that every individual, group and organization have one that they can articulate. A vision isn't a statement on a laminated card that everyone is to carry. It is meant to solve real issues and move people to new behaviors. As a leader, if you don't know where you are going, you are irrelevant to you followers. With a vision you can inspire and lift individuals and groups to new heights—an important function of any leader.
 

The visionary process is made up of fundamentally three steps: discovering the vision, disseminating the vision and finally, driving the vision forward.
 

Obviously, constructing the vision is the most crucial step. All else hangs on the vision itself. It must motivate people by asking them to change to achieve a new level of behavior or there is really no meaning in and no purpose for the vision statement. Understanding that vision is about change is crucial to developing a persuasive vision that others will relate to an follow. It implies that you know where you currently are and where you want then be. Your vision must be grounded in commonly accepted core issues if it is to be accepted by the team. If your people do not believe that you understand them and the current situation, they will not be able to see the way to your vision.
 

That said, the vision can come from almost anywhere. It is not merely a dream but a realistic picture of what could be. It should be pragmatic. In addition, it should be something that you are sincerely passionate about. If you are not passionate about it, it will be difficult for you to get others to get on board and sustain it. 

Almost everyone has a vision but they are not always shared visions. An effective vision must be a meaningful picture of the future that can be fully articulated and shared by all members of the team. Everyone needs to be able to have a part in the vision. A vision is not an end but a means. It provides the direction by which its adherents will achieve a purpose or result.

The vision can be somewhat dynamic and fluid considering the changes in the times and needs of the group. It should be well thought out so that you are able to anticipate the upcoming realities of a given situation and adjust your vision accordingly. This will greatly enhance your chances of success.

The next step is to disseminate the vision.

Combine Creativity and Results

In academia, critical thinking is the norm and asking questions is required. 

On most campuses, questioning ideas is the first step, and the second is questioning the question. As a result, academia has a reputation for being too open ended and sluggish. In industry, we prefer to set a deadline, get things done, focus on execution. We worry that thinking about an idea could hold up progress. Combine the two approaches to be sure you are both thinking creatively and getting results. Ask lot of questions but don't let the questions impede movement. 

The questions should drive you toward a clear, defensible outcome.

Punjabi Girls make a buzz Worldwide

Many Punjabi Girls have explored and publicized their talent and aptitude throughout the world. They are shining like stars and making a buzz far and wide.

They are getting plenty of opportunities to showcase their talents and are excelling in their chosen profession like never before and getting applause not only in India, but also all over the world.

The reason why they make buzz worldwide is straightforward and clear, as they are clear about their life’s decision and strong enough to choose a suitable profession for themselves. They have beauty, talent, mind and power to decide their career, which make them a leading-light throughout the world.

There are lots of Punjabi girls who are famed and famous. They are Kalpana Chawala, Priyanka Chopra, Kiran Bedi, Deepa Mehta, Gurinder Chaddha, Mandira Bedi, Divya Dutta and many others.

From sports to entertainment, Punjabi girls have shown their worth in every field. Recently, a Punjabi girl Sunny Leone has made a big buzz after she participated in Bigg Boss season 5.

A porn star by profession, Sunny Leone, a Punjabi girl has become world popular after her entry in a reality show. Leone’s toned body and attitude have catapulted her to a spot at the top of India’s most-searched Internet celebrity list, beating out such top actresses as Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor, who generally rule Internet trending in a country crazy about good looks, as anywhere else.

Due to their hard work, charm, lure and talent, Punjabi girls make a buzz all-inclusive. They became the centre of desirability and many times create history. Their enchanting splendor and the way they present themselves are awe-inspiring and liked by people around the world.

In every field, these Punjabi girls are proving themselves globally. They have excelled in different fields and whole world adores them.

Listen Better

For year, leadership experts have been encouraging managers to improve their listening skills. 

Good listening isn't just about making the speaker feel respected and heard; it's also about making sure you understand what's truly said. 

Here are tips for better listening:

- Think: Engage in the conversation by thinking ahead and anticipating what the speaker is going to say. Try to anticipate the conclusions. Don't just hear the words.

- Review: Pause briefly and mentally summarize the points.

- Listen: Watch nonverbal cues that could indicate what the speaker isn't saying. What isn't said is often as important as what is.

Status of Henpecked Husbands in Society

The Society is full of hen-pecked husbands these days. There are many women who like to keep their husbands in their grip. These poor husbands are termed as “henpecked.”

These types of husbands are those who actually criticized and nagged by their wives. Being a henpecked husband doesn’t inevitably mean financial dependence on the wife or the in-laws, but they have to obey each and every word ordered by their so-called wives.

The conditions and status of henpecked husbands in the society has become worse still. A very henpecked husband is fed up of his domineering wife and the way society actually treats them. Their life is very much like a life of an obedient dog. They are not seen with dignity and respect in our society.

Their days are filled with unreciprocated, back-breaking chore. The deprived fellows have no amnesty, no salvages and even no elegy. A henpecked husband is that self-effacing and ill-fated creatures who has to gamble his basic human rights with the wife and her parents. He has a master-servant relationship with them all.

A henpecked husband will be more ridiculed because he is a disgrace to man who is the symbol of strength. They are people who are insecure and stick to their spouses because they have nowhere to go. This kind of relationship- the domineering and docile type is a latent sado-machoistic relationship.

Every relationship takes time to develop. Love, respect and trust are the factors that are need in a relationship to make it successful. The status of hen-pecked husband in the society is not good as our society always see men as dominating women. They would not accept if women dominates men, but still dominating and over possessiveness ruin every relationship and is unhealthy too.

How to handle Family and Work Simultaneously

Maintaining a balance between your personal and professional life is more than a challenging task. In these tough cost-effective times, the pressure of work and the need sustain the family can be more intense than ever.

Many times people are so busy in their work that they ignore their family life and the result is very devastating.

The conflict between the family and work can affect one’s performance at work as well as in relationships with their loved ones. Handling family and work simultaneously is a subject of worry for many of us.

Life can be demanding and responsibilities can be overwhelming. When one feels out of balance in one more part of their life, they will find them more easily tired, discouraged, and even depressed.

Having and keeping a healthy balance between work and home is to keep clear boundaries. If one is able to keep his/her work stress at work and  home stress at home they will find that both places are over all much more positive places to be.

If you are at home with your family set the sideways thoughts of work and enjoy them to the fullest. Connect them in family activities and conversation, everyone including you will feel refreshed and loved in such a positive environment.

Staying emotionally connected to your family is to stay physically connected to your family while you work. You can call them once or twice when you get free time from your schedule.

At the end of day, you will find that with clear communication, hard work, and a little effort in your work, the family stress will be decreasing rapidly. This can only result in a more positive work and family balance - a balance that can be fruitful and positive for years to come.

Milk boosts Brain Memory: Study

Taking at least one glass of milk on daily basis puts a positive impact on our brain by boosting the memory and mental strength, claims a new international study.

Researchers at the University of Maine found that the intake of milk and milk products everyday increase our memory and mental performance. They said that the people, who take milk on regular basis, are five times likely to fail their test as compared to people, who do not prefer milk.

The study was conducted on 900 men and women aged between 23-98 through a series of brain tests including visual-spatial, verbal and working memory tests on milk consumption habits of the subjects.

The researchers found that the milk drinkers performed well in all the tests as compared to those with less consumption of milk.

The experts said that the intake of milk affects brain health in a significant manner. It is not only good for cardiovascular health but also for brain health. The study was published in the International Dairy Journal.