Happy New Year 2010

A very Happy New Year to you! :)

Back after a hiatus

Its been months since I last blogged.
Bogged down with some important academic targets.
Well, partially achieved and hope to be more habitue on the blog scene.
Merry Christmas!

Dad at 13 - Alfie tests negative for DNA

Well well well. Today's morning paper says that Alfie the puny looking kid who was reported to have fathered a baby at 13 is not "the father". According to DNA results, he is not the father of the baby girl. Still it does not change a thing about their culture. I hope the kid is much more responsible in future and focuses on shaping his life in a productive manner and not just a "re"productive one.

Birth certificate in Mumbai

In India getting any work done through the government is nothing short of an ordeal. But things are improving these days. Computerization can be seen in many areas which makes the system efficient.
I would like to share the experience of getting a birth certificate of my li'l one. The hospital staff collected my name, husband's name, address etc from me just after the birth of the baby. They sent these details to the Greater Mumbai Municipality office in 'T' Ward Mulund which is in Paanch Rasta. While going from Thane to Mulund you need to take a right turn from the fire station on the main road (after R-Mall).
I had to check up with the municipality office after 2 months. I was asked to come back after 3 months are over.
>> The office remains closed on second and fourth Saturdays.
>> The office timings are 9 am to 1 pm. Nothing will happen after this time.
On my next visit I had to fill a "birth form" collected from counter no. 7 and then fees were paid in counter 1 - 3. After paying the fees, I had to submit the form duly signed at counter no. 7. I was asked to come on the next working day after collecting a receipt.
>> Important. Be very careful with the spelling of name, address and dates and ensure that the Pin Code is also filled correctly.
When I went the third time, I produced the receipt and got the certificate. There were some mistakes in my middle name as well as the pin code. Hence, I had to go to room no. 51 in the same building (second floor) and give a written application for the necessary correction and proof of the said correction. (Electricity bill as pin code proof). They kept the form and asked me to go and pay the fees again and come back next day to collect the form. (Same procedure as earlier). And you lose the initial fees that you had paid.
You can opt for 4-5 copies of the birth certificate if you want. You have to pay the necessary amount in the fee counter (1-3).
I hope this post proves to be helpful to some Mumbaikar parents.
Be very careful about the data that is filled by your maternity home before it is sent to the municipality office.

Dad at 13???!!!!

I am not sure if many of you guys read the news of a Brit girl who gave birth to a baby girl at 15. The father is a guy who is 13. If you see the pics, the guy looks like a puny little thing not older then 8. Whats wrong with these kids? And I dont understand the logic of nature - here we are struggling to give birth to a baby at 30+ and there these irresponsible kids are breeding broods like anything. Dont they have any concept of contraception or the morning after pill? Maybe Cipla and Mankind should look at the prospects of their OTC drug iPill and Unwanted in the UK market or maybe they already have :). And frankly I dont understand what their mother's are doing? And to top it all now there are some couple of other guys who have staked their claim on the baby. Seems Chantelle the mom was sleeping with 8 guys. Well one can sleep with 'n' guys but bringing a baby into this world!!!????!!!!
To read the news and see the pic of the parents and newborn go to the page in "The Sun" http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2233878.ece

These Western buggers write about Indian child weddings and stuff but what about the state of their society?
Just thought of sharing this piece of news.

Breast milk with Satavarex

Breast milk production is highly essential in the first six months after delivery for feeding a new born baby. It ensures good health and a strong immune system.
One product which new-mothers can opt for us Zandu's Satavarex granules. It is available in all leading pharmacys. One can take 1 tablespoon full twice daily and wash it down with plain water or mix it in a glass of milk and drink it.
I have used it and found it to be of great help.
There are many similar products under different brand name but I can vouch for the efficacy of Satavarex only.
Promote and propagate breast feeding.
Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI)
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

The revolution called "Modi"

Recently there was lot of attention about Vibrant Gujarat 2009.
Mr. Modi has been able to garner huge investments through MOUs.
It is something to be extremely proud of.
The leaders of Indian business have hailed him the next leader for the nation.
Even a MP of the Left has said that one should emulate Mr. Modi's ways.
But at the same time I saw a television statement by Mr. Tiwari of Congress refraining people from supporting a "Fascist".
I propose that the media does an independent point by point analysis of Mr. Modi's achievements and "misdeeds" vis - a - vis that of some other "great" leaders of this nation and come out with "Just Facts".
I am sure Mr. Modi is going to win hands down. :)
Just look at the amount of television talk shows (1 on 1) in various channels featuring Mr. Modi. You cannot ignore "Results" however much you hate the person.
Action speaks louder then words.
Lets be honest and give credit to someone who has actually done something rather then just give hollow speeches and promote their sons, daughters or wife.
All the best Modi Saheb. You are the best!!!