Am back to blogging. Ofcourse i have not been as regular as I wanted to be. Can't even say did whatever was to be done in the last 10 days. Three projects still stare at me right in the face .Anyways endterms, projects and all that is here to stay.I have learnt to live with all that. With all committee elections and room allocations over, the level of tussle/activity at this place has come down a bit. To be honest there were quite a few surprises here & there. I too learnt a lot of lessons in the process.

The real action today was the narrow finish to first India-Pakistan one dayer, which we won by 5 runs. Even the BRM proff was busy watching the photo finish as we sat waiting in class. On the academic front, there were tests for certain electives, HR ones primarily. Professor Madhukar Shukla also floated a new one ,'Cross Cultural Management'. No I did not take the test..;)

Was wondering the other day, at this place you are cut off from the rest of the world, just like an island in the sea. You get your supplies from the mainland and for all practical purposes that is your only link/concern. You don't need to bother beyond this place. I wish life was that insular, isolated, but its not. Maybe B-Schools should realize this strange irony in the process of creation of managers. After all elitists like us are supposed to deal with very different ground realities out there.

Anyways, just to close off got this very interesting forward from a friend. Now
everyone talks about sun signs and people,but in the process of being politically correct, most us talk about only the bright side of the coin.This one exclusively focuses on dark one, pretty unusual.

Dark Side of your Zodiac Sign
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Capricorn (dec 22 - jan 19)
You are rather materialistic and it is fueled by your fears of financial disaster. this makes you complain about monetary woes, irritating many with your obnoxious attitude. you can also be a social climber, manipulating your way up the ladder; name-dropping all the way to the top. once in a while, you'll have morbid thoughts about death something that scares you because you have no control over it. you tend to be obsessive about your mortality sometimes.
Advice
Stop worrying about losing money, and you'd rid yourself of unfounded nightmares. stop manipulating others and you'll be free to concentrate on attaining your goals. get rid of your phobias and you'll be able to relax more and enjoy yourself.

Aquarius (jan 20 - feb 18)
You tend to be too idealistic and naive sometimes. practicality gets thrown out of the wind! ow by you many times. cool and aloof, you rarely want to deal with deep emotions. you like to give advice but don't like to receive it. and ideas and inspirations that you sometimes neglect or follow through with them are constantly bombarding you. or else you are constantly shifting focus, giving people the idea with no staying power.
Advice
Take time to explore your private feelings. not all people see things your way. and just because you come up with ideas, don't expect other people to do all the work for you. learn to trust people and accept advice.

Pisces (feb 19 - mar 20)
You are an escapist - you have this knack of avoiding issues if they seem unpleasant. you delve into past memories to escape your present woes. there is also a tendency towards alcoholism and even drug abuse - you are on a search for some kind of 'high'. you also love to flirt and too much of it may send the wrong, dangerous signals out to! other people. once in a while, a dark mood will descend on you and you become rather unsociable and withdrawn.
Advice
Trust your instincts, but also be in control of your perceptions. whenever the escapist tendency hits you, join a seminar or get a pep talk from a friend to get your perspective right.

Aries (mar 21 - apr 20)
A warrior at heart, you thrive on challenges and any strife and dramas, you are tempted to stir things up, just to keep yourself happy. you are also rather intolerant of mistakes and don't have patience for weakness or failings in others. and sometimes, you can be quite a snob as well you like to be seen at the right places or wear the right clothes. and you're also prone to bossiness. your restless nature may make you quit a project suddenly if you can't sustain the interest.
Advice
Get off your high horse and pay your dues before people will accept you. lea! rn to be more tolerant of others and try to see the other person's side of the story. if you believe in what you do, you can move mountains.

Taurus (apr 21 - may 20)
You are stubborn and like to hold onto things, not wanting to let go of anything or anyone. you are slow to anger, but when you do get worked up to a rage - everyone step aside! you also have a selfish streak and can be quite sneaky as well. and although people may see you as helpful and agreeable, you sometimes have an inner struggle wanting the approval of others while sticking to your own opinions. you also tend to be suspicious of others and question their motives.
Advice
Stop being mean and try to be nice. learn to forgive and let go of your past disappointments. learn from your mistakes and have faith in yourself and others as well.

Gemini (may 21 - jun 21)
Your devil-may-care attitude sometimes could bring harm to! yourself - you tend to live on the edge sometimes. many of you believe that you don't deserve success, somehow feeling guilty for it. you may give others too much of yourself sometimes that you lose yourself. you may be prone to suppressing motions as well. and at times that makes it difficult for you to accept affection and love.
Advice
Work at listening to others and don't be tempted to try daring devil stunts all the time. and try doing something for yourself and once in a while, in between, doing favors for others. you're human, after all.

Cancer (jun 22 - jul 22)
You can get carried away with emotions - your anger is overwhelming and your sadness can depress all those around you. you're also ultra-sensitive to other people's emotions and are affected by these as well. you tend to react before you think and then brood about what you may have done or said wrong. you are also prone to p! eriods of morbidity, thinking dark thoughts. feelings of insecurity creep in now and then, making you snappish or else you try to win the approval of everyone at your expense.
Advice
Accept that you are hypersensitive to emotions and work with yours. go with the flow and by doing the right thing, you set an example for others. work with others and this will help build your confidence and open you up.

Leo (jul 23 - aug 22)
On the rare occasion you lose your temper, you can turn into a savage beast. you seem to need an audience as well, to help boost your confidence and ego, sometimes. other times, you get caught up in the outward dramas of your life that you neglect what you're feeling inside. this results in a delayed reaction when emotions sneak up on you and you get hit with a whammy. you also tend to be proud and aggressive, cloaking these with your charm. when things don't go your way, you g! et impatient and may even throw a tantrum.
Advice
Learn to spend some time alone with yourself and get to know yourself better. and learn to experience your emotions at the moment; don't store them up for another time. and know that not all means justify the ends.

Virgo (aug 23 - sep 22)
You have a martyr complex, feeling that you were put on this earth to do good work and not receive any credit for it. you tend to be ultra critical of yourself and others and you also worry about things that are beyond your control. a little pessimistic sometimes, you tend to be an intellectual snob. you bottle up all your insecurities and fears, and hesitate to reach out for help. and once in a while, you become a busybody that's when you also feel responsible for other people's problems.
Advice
Modesty has its own limits - take credit for your efforts. give yourself a break and know! that you do not have to be successful in everything you do. keep focused and don't get tangled in other people's affairs too often.

Libra (sep 23 - oct 23)
Your inability to reach a decision in matters of personal action is legendary. you like to weigh all the alternatives and hear every side of an argument - but this may take time and opportunities may pass you by because of it. you also like to expand energy on people who may not deserve it - you want to help the underdog. you are also sensitive to criticism and may take mild statements of fact very personally.
Advice
Follow your instincts and act on them - stop sitting on fences. don't blindly trust people; learn to be a little more discriminating in your offers of help. learn to think for yourself and don't be swayed by persuasive tongues.

Scorpio (oct 24 - nov 21)
You have a revengeful streak and a long memory for past hu! rts. sometimes you're downright spiteful. when you suffer, you make sure others suffer along with you. sometimes, you may even use deception to get what you want and to influence others to stay out of your way. you may even believe these untruths and unrealistic fears will grow on you. once in a while, you may come across someone that just rubs you on the wrong side for no apparent reason and you make it your mission to bury him or her.
Advice
Flight the negative emotions that arise in you, and resentment will not sour your life. don't' give into temptation to tell lies, learn to conquer your strong tendency towards revenge and things will fall into place for you.

Sagittarius (nov 22 - dec 21)
You've got a big mouth and unwittingly hurt an insult people with it. you can even go to utter strangers and give unsolicited advice and comments. you also seem to enjoy verbal duels with others! whenever you can. and you sure can make sore losers, even suspecting foul play if things don't go your way. you have a knack for confrontation and you can't resist being sarcastic. you also don't think too much of many people, because you have mild superiority complex. vanity is also a trait in many of you.
Advice
Learn with whom you can be frank otherwise keep your comments to yourself. discretion is the better part of valor. curb your cockiness, and you can combine it with your concern for serious issues, aiding in your search for truth.