Come back

Feels really really good to be back to my blog world after a gap of five months. That's right, you have read it right - 'Five Months' i have been away from here and i know, i have couple of things to share,plenty of stories to tell.
And i hope to remain here for sometime and not vanish.

Guess winter's treating all of you well.Here in Bangalore,days are getting colder and colder and it looks like each winter is severe then its preceeding years.Nevertheless, i like winter in comparison to summer days, were the heat is unbearable.The other day i had to go out somewhere early in the morning by 7am and i got into a rickshaw. It was a total foggy day and i was enjoying the view sitting in the rick.The road ahead was not visible, since it was covered with fog. I was just loving it. Me being a nature person will never want to miss out the opportunity to enjoy the fog.Hence,a few meters away from my destination, i got out of the rick and started to walk.It was pretty cold out, inspite i was loving my walk and proud of my wise decision.
Christmas and New Year round the corner, every other building is being decorated. What an amazing view it is in the evening hours.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2011

I wish you all 'A Merry Christmas' and 'Very Happy New Year 2011'!

Have a wonderful year ahead!

JOBS AVAILABLE for ITES sector

You get to see umpteen number of ads for BPO’s and Call centers on a routine each day. Neverthless, I would like to mention the jobs I have in my hand. Interested?
I have requirements for International BPO’s and Call Centers for a voice process, with a good remuneration.
Eligibility criteria:
1. A graduate, fresher or experienced
2. If under grad, a minimum 6 months experience in a call center(International)
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Flexibility with shifts
5. 10+2 with excellent spoken english
Please note the vacancies are available for Bangalore location alone. Fascinates? Please rush in your resumes to m.flowerr@gmail.com

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are the most terrible creatures found on planet earth.Mosquitoe bites that i have been experiencing from the past few days made me post this article.A glimpse from google:

Mosquito is a common insect in the family Culicidae.There are about 3,500 species of mosquitoes found throughout the world. In some species of mosquito, the females feed on humans.

Mosquitoes have mouthparts which are adapted for piercing the skin of plants and animals. While males typically feed on nectar and plant juices, the female needs to obtain nutrients from a "blood meal" before she can produce eggs.
Mosquitos are generally considered annoying and may also transmit diseases, thus leading to a variety of human efforts to eradicate or reduce their presence.

Since many mosquitoes breed in standing water, source reduction can be as simple as emptying water from containers around the home. This is something that homeowners can accomplish. For example, homeowners can eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by removing unused plastic pools, old tires, or buckets; by clearing clogged gutters and repairing leaks around faucets; by regularly changing water in bird baths; and by filling or draining puddles, swampy areas, and tree stumps. Eliminating such mosquito breeding areas can be an extremely effective and permanent way to reduce mosquito populations without resorting to insecticides.

Mosquitoes are a vector agent that carries disease-causing viruses and parasites from person to person without catching the disease themselves.
The principal mosquito borne diseases are the viral diseases yellow fever, dengue fever and Chikungunya, transmitted mostly by the Aedes aegypti, and malaria carried by the genus Anopheles.Mosquitoes are estimated to transmit disease to more than 700 million people annually in Africa, South America, Central America, Mexico and much of Asia with millions of resulting deaths.


There are many methods used for mosquito control. Depending on the situation, source reduction, biocontrol, Insecticides to kill larvae, or specifically the adults may be used to manage mosquito populations.

Protect yourself from mosquitoes and be safe.

Conversation between a Manager of Izee Manpower and Me!

Me:Hello,is this Izee..
Female voice:Yes, it is,how can i help you?
Me:I read an ad in the paper about a vacancy in your firm
F-V:Plz be online, will tranfer the call to concerned person
A long music goes on and on...

Female 2:Hello, how may i help you?
Me:I read an ad in the paper about a vacancy in your firm
Female 2:Yes we do, whats your experience?
Me:3 months
F2:Great,whats your profile?
Me:HR Recruitment
F2:Ok.How soon can you join us?
Me:Immediately..
F2:We have certain conditions for employees
Me:Like?
F2:You would have to submit your original certificates with us and these would be returned only after 4 months.You are not given any kind of leave for the first 3 months
Me:(Bullshit)...Leave criteria is fine, but not okay with the certificate episode
F2:Can you talk to the manager incharge and get things clarified?
Me:Sure, can you give me his number?

I make a note of the number and call up the esteemed manager
Me:Hi,is this Mr.X
He:Yes
Me:Hi,i am May here and i happened to read about a vacancy in your concern
He:Yes(and he goes on to mention the conditions for employees) and this is India's no.2 firm.
We are the best
Me:I am okie with it but due to personal reasons, i would be requiring a days leave after a month
He:Days leave would be impossible to be given since we have leave policy applicable
Me:What would you do if an employee falls sick?Would you ask him to work inspite of his illness?
He:Is the way you talk to a manager?
Me:You are not my boss as yet

At this point i guess,the mighty manager of India's No.2 firm was infuriated and couldnot handle my question and said, "Why don't you find a job in your native?"

Is this the way a manager is supposed to talk to his candidates at the very first instance?Is it this kind of an attitude that makes Izee No.1?

How time changes..

I have been away from blogging for a while, you know why? I have taken up a job very dear to me. I have started up as a HR and the interesting part is i am liking it. I have always wanted to interact with people of different mindsets and of different ages and my present job is giving me that contentment if not fully, a little, yes.Since am new to this branch i have a long way to go and i understand coming to any conclusion is very early with the time i have spent in HR.Just keeping my fingers crossed for now.

Indibloggers Meet 21st Feb

Today, i had been to the Indibloggers meet which was held at Kyra Indiranagar,Bangalore.
It was quiet a good one.Being my first time for such meets,i was quiet surprised to see such a huge enthusiastic crowd at the venue.

People of every age beginning from 17/18 to 60/65 were found participating.In all a nice get together it was.Hoping for more such meet ups in future.

Nokia 5130 or Nokia 5310 or Nokia 7210 Supernova

I have been planning to buy a cell phone from quiet sometime and i guess now is the time appropriate to have one and begin the new year on a fresh note. I have three models on my mind:
a)Nokia 5130
b)Nokia 5310
c)Nokia Supernova 7210
Looking out for a phone which would have all the features majorly picture clarity and good music player, yet which is lighter on the pocket.
But in a confused state as to which one to actually choose from. Recommending or sharing your experiences with these phones is highly appreciated:)
If not the above models, which other phones would you suggest that would fall under my umbrella?

Happy New Year 2010

A year goneby welcoming another year
Days gone, Months gone, Gone is the year
Another New Year is here.....Happy New Year - 2010