Ever imagined what the world would be like without our favorite chocolates and ice creams? Or how it would have been if life continued to be the way it was when humans first stepped on Earth? Quite an intriguing thought! This is especially true for all the boom babies who have always known and lived life in warmth and comfort.

It is commonly said that a generation gap walks in every decade but now this process is much faster with change seeping in every five years. This is definitely a form of evolution…with one instance being the youth changing their gadgets like clothes, the disposable income rising and so on.

Evolution is commonly defined as the change in the traits that are inherited from the ancestors in a given population inhabited in an environment. This term is commonly defined genetically. However, there is another aspect attached to evolution which we experience in our daily life. Social Evolution or rather the Sociocultural Evolution can define the above aspect more clearly. This is largely affected by the development of automation and technology which has eased our lives over centuries.

Being a young working professional in my twenties, it would be too early for me to say that I have witnessed the phenomena of evolution. Yet there are aspects which I noticed which in a way can be considered as a part of the evolution which would soon come about. While reading an article I came across a statement made by Suneet Singh Tuli (CEO, Datawind) who said that to bring 30 million landline phones in India took about 100 years. Whereas, 600 million mobile phones were introduced just in a span of 10 years! Now, how about imagining India with the same number of computers with an Internet connection?

Coming back to reality, India has less than ten million computers with an Internet connection. Since it took only 10 years to bring about a revolution in the use of communication devices, this should be much faster. This would only be possible if the products and services are made available at a very affordable price which could be catered to by the masses.

Here, it is important to look at the larger picture aiming at a long term perspective rather than the initial profits and gains. For this to happen, the product manufacturers as well as the service providers need to have that vision where India becomes one of the leading players in the global market when it comes to Internet.

Now let’s say that they see an India connected throughout but how to go about making this a reality? Poverty is one of the major evils which are not something that can be removed in a day or two. So, people cannot afford a brand new PC at regular prices and pay extra bucks for an Internet subscription. More so, keeping the urban masses aside, there might be hardly a handful who would be computer literate. This clearly means educating the masses which should be involved in the business model prior to its implementation.

On the other hand, the masses that we are talking about are not someone accustomed to the urban way of living and accepting things. These people have been following their age old customs and traditions for centuries together. So, change is not something which is common here. Thus, the first and most important hurdle is to convince these people to let urbanites enter their villages and teach. Gaining their trust is vital for them to take time to attend lessons being conducted by those who believe in development.

At the same time, the focus has to be “Local and not Global”. After all, what use would be the knowledge of stocks and shares in a place which survives on agriculture and other cottage industries? It is important to remember that it is a big step for these people to accept change and let technology walk into their lives. So, it is not at the grass root level but rather at a cognizant level that change is being brought about. In other words, it is the evolution of mind, thoughts and perspectives which is the main objective here.

Once the rural masses learn to embrace technology, providing them with the same is another issue of concern. Here, providing them with low cost computer systems and enabling these systems with free internet services would definitely strike gold to make a start. Not to forget, it is the “Aam Aadmi” that we are talking about!

If looked into the past, the reason behind the success of mobile phones was low cost devices with cheaper services which enhanced connectivity through out the nation. So, whether or not chocolates or ice creams continue to exist in our lives, sociocultural evolution is something which would take place thanks to this advent of technology. Because time changes everything!

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Goosebumps, butterflies in stomach, insomnia, don’t feel like eating, bla bla bla…

No, No, here I am not writing any article on the symptoms of fever or cold. Guys, these are the symptoms of meeting that someone special in your life for the very first time. It’s your first DATE! Trust me, the feeling is as bad as it can get. You can’t say anything, you can’t think anything, your dressing sense vanishes like smoke from the fag, and you end up finding nothing from your wardrobe on the “D” DAY!

Guys and girls, it’s your first date. Amidst all these symptoms, goof ups are bound to happen. So here are some of the sure shots which would help you all to become the jack of all trades, or queen I would say!

Tip no. 1: Hey you first daters out there… put your first foot right by landing at the venue at the exact time. This is NO time to show attitude, so don’t hang your date waiting for you!

Tip no. 2: Ahem Ahem: Tell me, what are you planning to wear? Work Clothes? Hahaha! Don’t ever think of doing so. Agreed that you are the Director of some company, but is it necessary to flaunt this at your first date? Just wear your best clothes, be it casuals or formals and go for the kill! Remember: you are dressed to impress your beau.

Tip No 3: Hmmm: Just be yourself. Confidence is “sexy!” No need to boast that you are high in attitude or obsessed with branded clothes, just when in reality, YOU ARE NOT! Your date would know the reality sooner or later. So why lie?

Tip No 4: Don’t bore your date with the topics which are only liked by you! Let the other speak out his or her mind too. And yes, one more thing, keep your cell phones on silent mode. It is really a bad habit to answer calls during an intimate conversation! Caught you (stop fantasizing about all the intimate situations and read my next tip)

Tip No 5: Fine, Boozing is considered a style statement, but at first date? A strict NO NO. Okay… Okay… one shot is fine but ensure that you remain in your limits every single moment.

Tip No.??? Am I Drunk? No! No! Its Tip No. 6: Think Out of the Box: No more roses or chocolates for gifts please. Girls like those who show their love differently! So start thinking from now onwards. I won’t provide any hint this time. Use your brains too, otherwise it will corrode and you would be left with NO BRAINS to use in your first date!

Tip No. 7: First Date should be Crisp: It should be light, subtle, and romantic, making every moment a memorable one for both of you.

Tip No. 8: Hey you Boy: Look into her eyes as much as you can! You will sense shivers traveling in her blood with those looks of yours!

Tip No 9: Venue: Let your lady love decide where she wants to go and feels comfortable. You don’t have to spend much money, as long as you both get an ambiance full of love! My suggestion: A Loooooong drive!

Last Tip: Ensure that you drop your date back to home, ensuring the safety FACTOR! End the date with a hit hit pick up line: “Thanks for coming out tonight.” Trust me; she won’t stop thinking about you the whole night!

That’s it for now! Best of your luck for your first date and do let me know how it went!

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Celebrating Christmas is really fun. The one aspect that I enjoy the most is spending time with loved ones. Of course, there is excitement filled with the aspect of “gifts” also! My previous blog dealt with some of the best gifts for boys. This one will throw light on some enchanting gifts meant for girls!

• Nothing more would please your girlfriend than a lovely pendant or a posh piece of jewelry cuddled in a classy gift wrap. Start saving now.

• When it comes to giving gift to a girl child, I would prefer a collection of cute booties, Barbie dolls, chocolates and charming ribbons, sprinkled with some hint of love, for that ultimate Christmas gift.
• ‘Twilight movie Jewelry’ is pretty in these days. And if your girl child is a Twilight fan, the gift would serve as the cherry on the cake.

• Kids just love having colorful Santa clothing and accessories in their wardrobe. Gift your teen girl some of the colorful Santa gifts available in the market and see how she flaunts the same throughout the year!
• Coming back to your girlfriend, women just love romance, but they always believe that their beloved don’t give them much as they would like! I hope all ladies out there would agree with me. This Christmas, give your girlfriend, a nice and romantic vacation on weekend. Trust me, she will surely love it.
• What about giving her an altogether latest mobile phone! She won’t for a single second keep her hands away from her new phone, which will remind her of YOU always!
• A colorful evening spent in a romantic movie and then a dinner out in her favorite eating outlet would be something she would cherish for a long time.

Look out the Window! Santa is on his way! The Countdown begins… 10, 9, 8…

Just try your own creativity and choose the best gift available out there!

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