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Naukuchiatal

Naukuchiatal - an awesome place very close to Bhimtal and Nainital. We stayed at "Dejavu" . The stay was very comfortable with home cooked food.

We went there by Ranikhet express. Reached in the morning, did boating at the lake.

Then visited a camp site near by. Indulged in some activites like river crossing.

Next day, went to Nainital. Spent the entire day there, sight seeing , shopping - boating etc.

Last day - went for paragliding (the best part of the trip).

Left by the ranikhet express and back to delhi.

Presenting our paper at ICWS 09 2 Beijing

Nursery Admission 2009 -10 Gurgaon

I am currently running around for school admission for my son who is 3 years and 2 months as of April 1st 2009. I gathered the following information and would like to share the same. This is work in progress and will keep updating it

School: Heritage School
Age Limit: 3.5 as of March 31 2009
Address: Sector 57 Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link: http://www.theheritageschool.com/gurgaon/index.asp
Notes: The admission is first open students of siblings and then the remaining seats are open for
general quota. They don't interact with kids at all. Their entire process just takes one day.

School: Shikshantar
Age Limit: 3.5 as of March 31 2009
Address: South City 1 Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:http://www.shikshantarschool.com/
Notes: They have playgroup and pre-school too

School: Scottish High
Age Limit: 3.5 as of March 31 2009
Address: Near Shushant Lok3 and Sector 56 Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:http://www.scottishigh.com/
Notes: Very costly

School: Amiown School
Age Limit: 3+ as of March 31 2009
Address: Sector 27 Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:http://www.amiown.com/
Notes: They had their interaction on September 8th. They interact with students as wells as parents. The entire process took nearly three hours but was well organized. The result will be out by Septemeber 11th. The entire annual fees exclusive of transport, uniform and books comes around 32k for Nursery

School: DPS
Age Limit: 3.5 as of March 31 2009
Address: Secotr 45, Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:http://www.dpsgurgaon.org/DPSGurgaon/Default.asp
Notes:

School: D.A.V public school
Age Limit: 3.5 as of March 31 2009
Address: Sector 14 Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:http://www.dav14gurgaon.org/
Notes: they have pre-school for 2.5 yrs old kids

School:Amadeus High School - Now Manav Rachna International School
Age Limit: 3.5 as of March 31 2009
Address: Sector 46 Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:http://amadeushighschool.com/
Notes:

School: Ardee School
Age Limit: 3+ as of March 31 2009
Address: Ardee City Gurgaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:www.theardeeschool.com/
Notes: same as Vasant Valley School Delhi

School: Tagore International School
Age Limit: 3+ as of March 31 2009
Address:DLF Phase 3, GurgManagementaon
Forms: 1st Week of September
Link:http://www.tagoreint.com/dlf/
Notes: Branch of Tagore International School in Delhi

School: Shriram School
Age Limit:https://www.shriconnect.net/portal/Default.aspx
Address: DLF Phase 4 Gurgaon
Forms:
Link:
Notes:

ScribeFire for Firefox

Just trying out ScribeFire Add -on in Friefox, which helps to blog any post from any page on the web browser. You can cut, copy paste - drag and drop images etc from the pages you are visiting. Cool toolkit.

Women : Post Pregnancy

>If she did not loose the weight gained during pregnancy -- Either you also put on weight so that you don't get to be blamed. Else be ready to spend money on the number of gym session she is going to try
> She did not get promotion but you get a salary hike and promotion too -- Blame it all on yourself , as she was spending six months of her time totally off work, while you were working extra time ( as you had nothing else to do) and entered the hall of fame at work.
> Sleepless nights for her - Whenever the baby decides to test his vocal chords, it is mommy to the rescue as you are helpless at least for first six to seven months.
>She quits her job and moves -- Just pack you bags and move wherever she goes, so that she can start work afresh.

Any sensible guy after this will never want to father another kid. But with past record two things are clear
Nature/God is a MCP and Men are dumb!
Just to clarify : I am still wise :-)

Trip to Shilong Bagh

It was my first offsite in IRL. We had spent a three day weekend in Shilong Bagh near Kufri. Had a great time there. Started on Firday morning Kalka Shatabdhi ( 7.30am) from Delhi to Kalka. The train journey was smooth with quality service. Shravan was at his epitome of sweetness as he did not trouble us at all. Reached kalka by 12.00pm. We had taxi (Sumo, qualis and innovas) waiting for us. The ride was almost equivalent to a roller coaster, all thanks to the drivers. We stopped for lunch on our way. Shravan was all excited since he had the entire floor for himself.

We reached shilong bagh around five. They served us with refreshing hot tea and biscusits. The place had an antique touch but was craving for better maintenance. The location at which it was situated was awesome. At the edge of the hill top and you had 360 degree view of everything around you. Words fail me here - you need to be there to enjoy the experience.

Spent the night within our rooms enjoying the quality time we got to spend with shravan. Had a peaceful sleep after a very long time.

Day 2
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Adventerous sports and picnic was organized for the entire lot. We did not join that but instead decide to go to Kufri. Had a hearty break fast and left for Kufri in a taxi ( cost 600 to and fro). We had to ride on horses to reach the hill top. It was difficult with Shravan but we somehow managed it. It was good fun.

Spent two hours there and came back to our rooms. In the evening we had a party. Shravan's first time on the dance floor : He enjoyed it.

Retired back to our rooms for the night

Dey 3
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had some group activities in the morning. And left for Delhi by the Shatabdhi in the evening ( 5pm) Reached delhi by 11.00.

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Five Factor Personality Test

I took this test, its pretty cool. Try it out!

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion:

You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time."

Conscientiousness:

You have high conscientiousness.
Intelligent and reliable, you tend to succeed in life.
Most things in your life are organized and planned well.
But you borderline on being a total perfectionist.

Agreeableness:

You have low agreeableness.
Your self interest comes first, and others come later, if at all.
In general, you feel that people are not to be trusted.
And you're skeptical that anyone else really feels differently.

Neuroticism:

You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.

Openness to experience:

Your openness to new experiences is high.
In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas.
You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits.
A great connoisseir of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything.

The Five Factor Personality Test