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TSunami

What is Tsunami Tsunami is a Japanese word. "Tsu" translates to harbor, and "nami" to wave. When a body of water is rapidly displaced, a series of waves are created. These series of waves are called a "tsunami". These waves are usually 10 meters high. A tsunami caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. More rarely, a tsunami can be generated by a giant meteor impact with the ocean. A tsunami is not just one wave but a series of waves or a “wave train.” Many witnesses say a tsunami sounds like a freight train. Tsunami waves can be as long as 60 miles and be as far as an hour apart. These waves can cross entire oceans without losing much energy. Scientists can accurately estimate the time when a tsunami will arrive almost anywhere around the world based on calculations using the depth of the water, distances from one place to another, and the time that the earthquake or other event occurred. Hawaii is the U.S. state at greatest risk for a tsunami – they get about one per year and a damaging one every seven years. In 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami was caused by an earthquake that is thought to have had the energy of 23,000 atomic bombs. Within hours of the earthquake in 2004, killer waves radiating from the epicenter slammed into the coastline of 11 countries, damaging countries from east Africa to Thailand. By the end of the day, the tsunami had already killed 150,000 people. The final death toll was 283,000. Warning Signs An earthquake is a natural tsunami warning. If you feel a strong quake do not stay in a place where you are exposed to a tsunami. If you hear of an earthquake be aware of the possibility of a tsunami and listen to the radio or television for additional information. Remember that an earthquake can trigger killer waves thousands of miles across the ocean many hours after the event generated a tsunami. Witnesses have reported that an approaching tsunami is sometimes preceded by a noticeable fall or rise in the water level. If you see the ocean receding unusually rapidly or far it's a good sign that a big wave is on its way. Go to high ground immediately. Many people were killed by the Indian Ocean tsunami because they went down to the beach to view the retreating ocean exposing the seafloor. Apparently they were unaware that this phenomenon precedes a killer wave. Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes' warning to evacuate the area. Because tsunamis can approach the shore as fast as 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour) it is often too late to get away if you see one. An approaching tsunami is not something to be admired unless you are safely on high ground.

Fate Is in Your Own Hands

Fate Is in Your Own Hands Once upon a time, there was a general who was leading his army into battle against an enemy ten times the size of his own. Along the way to the battle field, the troops stopped by a small temple to pray for victory. The general held up a coin and told his troops, "I am going to implore the gods to help us crush our enemy. If this coin lands with the heads on top, we'll win. If it's tails, we'll lose. Our fate is in the hands of the gods. Let's pray wholeheartedly." After a short prayer, the general tossed the coin. It landed with the heads on top. The troops were overjoyed and went into the battle with high spirits. Just as predicted, the smaller army won the battle. The soldiers were exalted, "It's good to have the gods on our side! No one can change what they have determined." "Really?" The general show them the coin--both sides of it were heads.

Who knows. Maybe it’s bad, maybe it’s good!!

Many years ago a wise peasant lived in China. He had a son who was the gleam in his eyes and a white stallion which was his favorite belonging. One day his horse escaped from his grounds and disappeared. The villagers came to him one by one and said: “You are such an unlucky man. It is so bad about the horse.”  The peasant responded: “Who knows. Maybe it’s bad, maybe it’s good.”  The next day the stallion returned followed by 12 wild horses. The neighbors visited him again and congratulated him for his luck.  He just said: “Who knows. Maybe it’s good, maybe it’s bad.”  As it happens, the next day his son was attempting to break in one of the wild horses when he fell down and broke his leg. Once more everyone came with their condolences: “It’s terrible.”  Again he replied: “Who knows. Maybe it’s bad, maybe it’s good.”  A few days passed and his poor son was limping around the village with his broken leg, when the emperor’s army entered the village announcing that a war was starting and they conscripted all the young men of the village. However, they left the peasant’s son since he had a broken leg. Once more, everyone was so jealous of the peasant. They talked about his sheer luck. He just muttered: “Who knows. Maybe it’s good, maybe it’s bad.”

Common English phrases and their correct usage

Not so impressive usage	Preferred Alternative
"Detail out", "Details"	Use "Describe", "Identify"
"Is not matching"	"Does not match"
"it is recommend to xxx"	“it is recommended that”
"can be referred from"	“may be found in”, “is located in”
"information like"	“information such as”
“Comprises of the” or “comprises the”	“is composed of” or “consists of”
“Explains on"	use “describes” or “explains” depending on context
“Huge”	Huge is a overly dramatic word; “Large” is a better word
“For e.g.”	“for example…” or “e.g.”
“Updation”	“Updation” is not a word, use "Update" or "Updated" as appropriate
“feedback”	“feedbacks”
"learning(s)"	“lessons” or “knowledge”
"click on"	"click"

A Man Of Mettle!! - A P J Abdul Kalam

Scientists at the Rocket launching station in Thumba, INDIA were in the habit of working for nearly 12 to 18 hours a day. There were about 70 such scientists working on a project. All the scientists were really frustrated due to the pressure of work and the demands of their boss but everyone was loyal to him and did not think of quitting the job. One day, one scientist came to his boss and told him - Sir, I have promised to my children that I will take them to the exhibition going on in our township. So I want to leave the office at 5 30 pm. His boss replied - O K, , You are permitted to leave the office early today. The Scientist started working. He continued his work after lunch. As usual he got involved to such an extent that he looked at his watch when he felt he was close to completion.The time was 8.30 p.m Suddenly he remembered of the promise he had given to his children. He looked for his boss,,He was not there. Having told him in the morning itself, he closed everything and left for home. Deep within himself, he was feeling guilty for having disappointed his children. He reached home. Children were not there.His wife alone was sitting in the hall and reading magazines. The situation was explosive, any talk would boomerang on him. His wife asked him - Would you like to have coffee or shall I straight away serve dinner if you are hungry. The man replied - If you would like to have coffee, i too will have but what about Children??? Wife replied- You don`t know - Your manager came at 5 15 p.m and has taken the children to the exhibition. What had really happened was The boss who granted him permission was observing him working seriously at 5.00 p.m. He thought to himself, this person will not leave the work, but if he has promised his children they should enjoy the visit to exhibition. So he took the lead in taking them to exhibition. The boss does not have to do it everytime. But once it is done, loyalty is established. That is why all the scientists at Thumba continued to work under their boss eventhough the stress was tremendous. By the way , can you hazard a guess as to who the boss was????????  He was A P J Abdul Kalam!!

I Salute Mr. Ratan Tata

The following is really touching. What Ratan Tata did for the Mumbai victims.... Don't miss!!!!!! SALUTE TO MR. RATAN TATA A. The Tata Gesture 1. All category of employees including those who had completed even 1 day as casuals were treated on duty during the time the hotel was closed. 2. Relief and assistance to all those who were injured and killed 3. The relief and assistance was extended to all those who died at the railway station, surroundings including the “Pav- Bha ji” vendor and the pan shop owners. 4. During the time the hotel was closed, the salaries were sent by money order. 5. A psychiatric cell was established in collaboration with Tata Institute of Social Sciences to counsel those who needed such help. 6. The thoughts and anxieties going on people’s mind was constantly tracked and where needed psychological help provided. 7. Employee outreach centers were opened where all help, food, water, sanitation, first aid and counseling was provided. 1600 employees were covered by this facility. 8. Every employee was assigned to one mentor and it was that person’s responsibility to act as a “single window” clearance for any help that the person required. 9. Ratan Tata personally visited the families of all the 80 employees who in some manner – either through injury or getting killed – were affected. 10. The dependents of the employees were flown from outside Mumbai to Mumbai and taken care off in terms of ensuring mental assurance and peace. They were all accommodated in Hotel President for 3 weeks. 11. Ratan Tata himself asked the families and dependents – as to what they wanted him to do. 12. In a record time of 20 days, a new trust was created by the Tatas for the purpose of relief of employees. 13. What is unique is that even the other people, the railway employees, the police staff, the pedestrians who had nothing to do with Tatas were covered by compensation. Each one of them was provided subsistence allowance of Rs. 10K per month for all these people for 6 months. 14. A 4 year old granddaughter of a vendor got 4 bullets in her and only one was removed in the Government hospital. She was taken to Bombay hospital and several lacs were spent by the Tatas on her to fully recover her. 15. New hand carts were provided to several vendors who lost their carts. 16. Tata will take responsibility of life education of 46 children of the victims of the terror. 17. This was the most trying period in the life of the organization. Senior managers including Ratan Tata were visiting funeral to funeral over the 3 days that were most horrible. 18. The settlement for every deceased member ranged from Rs. 36 to 85 lacs [One lakh rupees tranlates to approx 2200 US $ ] in addition to the following benefits: a. Full last salary for life for the family and dependents; b. Complete responsibility of education of children and dependents – anywhere in the world. c. Full Medical facility for the whole family and dependents for rest of their life. d. All loans and advances were waived off – irrespective of the amount. e. Counselor for life for each person B. Epilogue 1. How was such passion created among the employees? How and why did they behave the way they did? 2. The organization is clear that it is not something that someone can take credit for. It is not some training and development that created such behaviour. If someone suggests that – everyone laughs 3. It has to do with the DNA of the organization, with the way Tata culture exists and above all with the situation that prevailed that time. The organization has always been telling that customers and guests are #1 priority 4. The hotel business was started by Jamshedji Tata when he was insulted in one of the British hotels and not allowed to stay there. 5. He created several institutions which later became icons of progress, culture and modernity. IISc is one such institute. He was told by the rulers that time that he can acquire land for IISc to the extent he could fence the same. He could afford fencing only 400 acres. 6. When the HR function hesitatingly made a very rich proposal to Ratan – he said – do you think we are doing enough? 7. The whole approach was that the organization would spend several hundred crore in re-building the property – why not spend equally on the employees who gave their life? This is NOT COVERED BY Any NEWS CHANNELS ! I Salute Mr. Ratan Tata..