When it comes to the priests (commonly known as purohits or pujaris amongst the Hindus), the maximum we can do is imagine them reading mantras, wearing a dhoti and performing rituals. But then we tend to forget that with time, change is constant! And so, our very own priests are not left behind when it comes to being techie…

It is not very hard to find to LCD screens in temples or the priests using cell phones. The materialistic world has finally caught up with them as well. During the initial days when the society was divided into castes, the Brahmins were considered the highest and superior of all the sub-classes in the society. And so, their way of living used to be very simple and restricted to only the basic necessities of life.

But in today’s modern era, a temple in Chandigarh was found with priests using technology for various chores such as naming newborns, matchmaking and so on. Never thought technology would be of use here as well!

And so, in the techie times of today, nothing is done manually. The maximum that one needs to do is click with a mouse which needs one to only exercise the tip of his finger. And one can find any relevant information pertaining to events and its implications and so on. More so, predictions are being made with the help of laptops. The originators of this concept are priests Mahadev Parsad Shukla and Sidhnath Tawari.

These two priests make use of a laptop along with the almanac to fix days for weddings etc. which seem to have impressed the devotees very well. The better part is that the results are quite accurate which the most encouraging.

The idea came to priest Shukha when he visited London where he saw technology being used in place of worship. And so, his devotee gifted him with a laptop and there was no turning back!

The priests make use of software known as Praser light. Theirs is the only temple which uses this technology. Slowly and steadily as things change with time, this technology is expected to catch with other temples as well in Chandigarh.

Therefore, religion has a new twist in the form of technology…so the next time before you decide on starting something auspicious, remember if you learn this technology, everything is much easier. Who knows, you can be the next predictor or forecaster!

Those were the days…

Endless boozing, ragging, roaming after college hours, night-outs, bunking the classes, lying to parents for friends, eating oily food in the canteen, sitting at the stairs of the college for hours, commenting on everyone’s look, numerous crushes and break ups, movies in nearby theatres, roaming in flea markets, matching slippers with every attire, colorful jholas to bring that charm in your wardrobe, mocking at the teachers on their looks and style and giving nicknames to them….pheeeeeew! The list is endless…

And yes, I have lived all these moments with high charm. The memories are still afresh in my mind at present and I could still feel the aroma of college corridors in my senses!

And this is not just my story. I am sure everyone reading this and who have been to a regular college must have enjoyed all these moments, if not whole, then in bits and parts! True that life after college leaves you in such a condition that you indulge yourself in a rat race – a race which leaves you totally drenched in your various attempts to reach top seat in your career ahead. The struggle to secure a successful future and gain stability in your life becomes your top priority and in a struggle to do so, one tends to forget all those friends, who once were an integral part of our life – friends without whom our days were incomplete and nights never used to see an end until we received good-night messages from our dear friends. And then there was this hurry to get up early in morning, flaunt your new T-shirt which you bought from the nearby flea market along with your funky canvas shoes and go to college!

Those were the days when the term “Ego” was limited to feeling jealous of your best friend’s new wardrobe and not with his or her high status – a feeling which has become a part of a human’s life in today’s materialistic world.

Gone are the days where finding calmness was in your friend’s arm and NOT in the bank balance one owns at present. Gone are the days when getting hurt was limited to a break up with a boy friend or girl friend and NOT in the amount of LESS Promotion which you recently received from your boss!

Can we bring those innocent days back? And don’t we all want them?

The plight of a Calgary couple has allowed the locals of the place to come forward and assist the couple come out of their Immigration dilemma. The aid has been provided after the couple was refused any assistance from the government at that time. The incident has been seen as a true example of humanity witnessed in this materialistic world.

The concerned couple, Walid Ismaiel and his spouse Fatma Badawy were fighting a legal scenario considering their Canadian Immigration status. The husband has been out of work and has the responsibility of his two kids and a seriously ill wife who was fighting tumor since a long time and is currently not in a good state.

The couple has no in Canada who could take their dilemmas seriously. In addition, there is no one to assist them, a facet which brought the man’s sister to arrive all the way from Cairo and help the family. Inspite of granting Immigration status to the sister, immigration officials opposed the integrity of the travel documents provided by her during her temporary visit.

Sun readers came to their rescue and provided all possible help, including the financial assistance to get the couple out if the rut. Although the couple appreciated the gesture showed by the nations, he demanded that he just wants his sister to come on a temporary visit so that he can get back to work.

Other people have also offered their assistance to aid the family in some way or the other. the incident clearly depicts the loopholes of the Immigration department!

Meetings, tours, appointments, no time for lunch, work, work and more work. Is there no other way one can get a relief from this stress? Yes there is! Okay, here are a few immediate tips which may diminish your stress in a moment. Seek out yourself:

• Just leave the thoughts about your workplace for a moment. Stop thinking about what is going on in office, who is in what situation, about the incoming meetings and the presentations to be made. Just forget everything! Lock yourself in a solace room, away from the materialistic world, where no one is there to interrupt you.
• If some aspect/work/thought/ambiance or thing is bothering you, just move away from that facet or try switching to another task for sometime. If the task is urgent, getting involved in some other task, even for ten minutes may provide you the breathing space and you can commence afresh.
• This one is my favorite stress busters… MUSIC! I hope you all would agree with me. There is hardly a person who does not find solace in music, be it the all-time favorite classics, or the hip hops or the ones which suits your mood, music works as a perfect healer for people of all groups. The best part about music is that you can listen to it anytime and each time it refreshes your soul to the core.
• Clear the clutter at your desk. Your desk should be clean to avoid any negative thoughts coming your way. A clean ambiance is an awesome source of energy as well as positive thoughts. Ensure to get some sunshine at your desk, to relive all the tensions at one go.
• Learn to schedule everything, be it meetings, appointments or no matter what. Preparing an itinerary in advance helps a lot to avoid stress at the later stages. Allotting time to every important activity allows you to handle things in a different manner, and that too with much ease!
• Yoga: Another popular stress buster that helps you to rejuvenate, refreshing your senses to the core and leaving you in a smoothen state of mind. I can surely tell this from my personal experience. Also, breathing slowly and deeply works in a stressful condition.
• Visiting hill stations is a hit stress buster, but if a vacation is not possible at the present moment, try thinking about those places which provide calmness to your mind. Surf pictures of beautiful mountains, hill stations, beaches and see how things work out in your way! Wait a minute, I don’t mind if you think about your boyfriend/girlfriend for a second too
• If you are sitting at your work place, roam for a while and then come back. Check out what others at doing. Go for a slight interaction with everyone. You will feel much more relaxed (so what if others are disturbed through your conversations).

That’s it for now. Now just drink a glass of water and try these tips. And yes! Do come back to this article again to elaborate your experiences! I am waiting!

There are times when you would want to be aloof, go away from the materialistic world and hide into a serene ambiance all alone! Also, there are times when you want to be independent and explore the world of your own. This blog of mine comprises of some of the hottest and spiciest destinations to travel alone (you can say ‘independently!’)

Belize: A Lilliputian English-speaking American country having a freezy ambiance and some of the best resorts to indulge into! With the increase in its popularity, a lot of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Francis Ford Coppola, including others have already booked their places in the serene environment of Belize.

Pittsburgh: Again it is my choice, so I don’t blame anyone for not choosing the same. The best part about the place is the nighttime view from the amazing Mount Washington. No matter whether you are alone or with some one special, the view always makes the place unique in itself!

The next on the list would be Queenstown, New Zealand. It is a paradise for all those snowboarders and skiers out there, plus serves as a brilliant travel destination to relax and calm down your nerves. The public transportation is amazing and not to forget the possibility of exploring the entire place, courtesy the rented vehicles that are easily available in Queenstown.

Next I would like to put my money on Sicily. The island is decked with some of the beautiful and most enchanting scenic views one can only think of. The seafood is out of this world, including the prices that are noticeably cheaper as compared to other Italian cities. An independent traveler would surely love every aspect of Sicily, be it beach, fishing, swimming, seafood, Italian culture and so on. Just consult a Travel Visa expert and head on towards a calm, exciting and independent journey.