Sylvester Stallone – A True Inspiration

One of the greatest actors of this generation,Sylvester Stallone is a true inspiration for everyone.In the face of adversity, Stallone worked past some tough things that would normally stand in the way of just about anyone. Partial paralysis, slurred speech, and more.Whether you’re a Sylvester Stallone fan or not, this visual is a must-see. Enjoy…

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Sylvester Stallone story, rags to riches
Sylvester Stallone’s Story Will Inspire You To Pursue Your Dreams
Sylvester Stallone’s career tells a story of going the distance

 

Shocking Facts about Your LPG Connection

It is obviously a lesser known fact , might be shocking to most of them .

Almost everyone uses LPG cylinders in our homes right . We pay for that plus government provides subsidy for that as well .

The fact am trying to iterate here is .

Do anyone know that , you are also paying for an insurance sum along with that to cover up the accident expenses ?

Yes we do Pay .

In fact we are entitled to an insurance amount of approximately 50 Lakhs  in case of any unfortunate incident.

Here is the say !

Here is from Hindustan Petroleum

In the event of accident All registered LPG consumers are covered under an insurance policy taken by the PSU Oil Companies. In case of the unfortunate event of an accident, the customer must immediately inform the distributor in writing. The distributor then informs the concerned Oil Company and the Insurance Company about the same. The distributor will offer assistance to the customer in completing the formalities of insurance claims arising out of the accident. In addition to the above, all LPG distributors also have Third Party Liability Insurance to cover losses in the event of an LPG accident

And One from Indane

The monetary value of coverage under the no fault liability policy is as under:

• The monetary value of coverage under the no fault liability policy is as under:
• Personal accident cover of Rs.5,00,000/- per person per event in case of death
• Covers medical expenses of Rs.15 lakhs per event, maximum Rs.1, 00,000/- per person. Immediate relief upto Rs. 25,000/- per person.
• Property damage maximum Rs.1, 00,000/- per event at authorised customer’s registered premises.
• It also covers customers who are supplied through reticulated system of LPG (Piped)
  

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• Here is the policy if you wish to go through

Page on relakhs.com

 

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The most underrated Indian ever “Shaheed Sardar Bhagat Singh JI”

When it comes to the freedom movement of India, We remember Gandhi, Nehru , Sardar Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose ; but many of us don’t even attribute / remember the sacrifices and courage of this man :

1. Bhagat Singh left home for Kanpur when his parents tried to get him married, saying that if he married in slave India, “my bride shall only be death” and joined Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

2. He along with Sukhdev planned to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai and plotted to kill the Superintendent of Police James Scott in Lahore. However in a case of mistaken identity, John Saunders, the Assistant Superintendent of Police was shot.

3. Although a Sikh by birth, he shaved his beard and cut his hair to avoid being recognised and arrested for the killing. He managed to escape from Lahore to Calcutta.

4. A year later, he and Batukeshwar Dutt threw bombs in the Central Assembly Hall in Delhi, and shouted “Inquilab Zindabad!” He did not resist his arrest at this point.

5. During interrogation, the British came to know about his involvement of in the death of John Saunders a year earlier.

6. At the time of his trial, he didn’t offer any defence, rather used the occasion to propagate the idea of India’s freedom.

7. His death sentence was pronounced on 7 October 1930, which he heard with defiant courage.

8. During his stay in jail, he went on a hunger strike against the policy of better treatment for prisoners of foreign origin.

9. He was sentenced to be hanged on 24 March 1931, but it was brought forward by 11 hours to 23 March 1931 at 7:30 p.m.

10. It is said that no magistrate was willing to supervise the hanging. After the original death warrants expired it was an honorary judge who signed and oversaw the hanging.

11. Legend says, Bhagat Singh marched to the gallows with a smile on his face and his one last act of defiance was shouting “Down with British imperialism.”

12. India’s most famous freedom fighter was only 23 years old when he was hanged. His death inspired hundreds to take up the cause of the freedom movement.

In a country dominated by the word Gandhi, there are innumerable other unsung heroes of the freedom movement of this country, One such hero is Shaheed Bhagat Singh. No real attempts were made by the non-violent movement led by Gandhi to get Bhagat Singh and his associates released. Sukhdev who was also hanged along with Bhagat, had written a letter to Gandhi just before their hanging, protesting against Gandhi’s disapproval of their revolutionary tactics.

The same year/month (1931 March) in which Bhagat Singh and his fellow comrades (Shivhari Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar) were hanged, Gandhi signed a pact with Lord Irwin, the then viceroy of India and got all his followers released, who were arrested by the British earlier for participating in Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement.

 

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Some lesser-known Indian Special Forces that are among the best in the world…

1) MARCOS

MARCOS or Marine Commandos is India’s most lethal special force. Though they are trained to engage in battle on all terrains, MARCOS commandos are super-experts in maritime warfare. The physical test to join MARCOS is so gruesome that more than 80 percent of the applicants drop out in the first, three-day long, physical fitness and aptitude test. Those who successfully complete the test are subjected to a five-week-long process called the ‘hell’s week’ where commandos are put through extreme sleep deprivation coupled with the most difficult physical tasks. These commandos are even capable of firing while lying down, standing, running full-sprint, even backwards and looking into a mirror – with a reaction time of 0.27 seconds. The final stages of the training include an 800-meter long thigh-high mud crawl called the ‘death crawl’, loaded with 25 kg of gear which is concluded with shooting a target 25 meters away with a  man standing next to it.
Old MARCOS gear.

 

2) Para Commandos

 

Para commandos is one of the most highly trained special forces of the Indian Army. Because of the extremely fatal nature of the operations they perform, they are kept at optimum level of operational efficiency and physical fitness, and only the most physically fit, mentally robust, intelligent, and highly motivated soldiers are inducted in the fleet. Para commandos go through the most grueling commando training regimes in the world, apart from daily 20km runs with 60km baggage and man-to-man assault practices; they even have to free fall from belligerent heights of as much as 33,500 feet. They are also highly trained in terrain and environment warfare and deep sea diving. Their most notable and fatal operations included the 1971 war with Pakistan, the 1999 Kargil war and the infamous Operation Bluestar in 1984.

3) Garud Commando Force

 

With over 2000 commandos, the Garud Commando Force is a unit of the Indian Air Force and specializes in Airfield Seizure, Special Reconnaissance, Airborne Operations, Air Assault, Special Operations Combat Search and Rescue, and counter insurgency. The training for being a Garud commando is so tough that it can take up to 3 years to qualify as a fully operational Garud. Also, Garud commandos are extremely adept at anti-hijack and counter insurgency training, jungle and snow survival techniques, specialized weapon handling and advanced driving skills.

4) Ghatak Force

 

Ghatak force is a special operations infantry platoon that acts as shock troops and lead man-to-man assaults ahead of a battalion. They specialize in raids on enemy artillery positions, airfields, supply dumps and tactical headquarters while also being experts at directing artillery and air attacks on targets deep within enemy lines. Only the most physically and mentally fit soldiers make it into the Ghatak force which is usually 20-men strong. Since they face the enemy face-to-face, they are trained to be undisputed at heliborne assault, rock climbing, mountain warfare, demolitions, advanced weapons training, close quarter battle and infantry tactics.

5) National Security Guard Or Black Cats

Created in 1986, the NSG or Black Cats fall neither under Central Armed Police Forces nor under Paramilitary Forces of India. It’s instead a mix of commandos from both the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces which is lead by a ‘Director General’ from the Indian Police Service.  Comprising two units – the Special Action Group (SAG), which consists entirely of Indian Army personnel; and the Special Ranger Groups (SRG) for counter terrorism activities – the NSG IS equipped with some of the most advanced weapons in the world. The selection process is so brutal that it has a dropout rate of 70-80 percent. And the few, who qualify to become NSGs, are sent off to train for another 9 months to become Phantom NSG Commandos.

6) COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action)

 

Commando Battalion for Resolute Action is probably the only Indian special force that is specifically trained in guerilla warfare to tackle the notorious Naxalite groups in the country. A part of the CRPF, COBRA commandos are masters of camouflage, jungle warfare, parachute jumps, precision strikes and ambushes. Their sniper units are also one of the best among the armed forces of India.

7) Special Frontier Force

Created on 14th November 1962, the SFF is a paramilitary special force which specializes in special reconnaissance, direct action, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare and covert operations. This specialized force was created in the wake of another Sino-Indian war and it operates in sync with RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). The commandos are supremely trained in guerrilla tactics, mountain and jungle warfare, and parachute jumps

8) Force One

After the Mumbai terror attacks, the Maharashtra government brought together the best commandos and assembled the youngest Indian special force called Force One. The sole motive of this squad is to protect the Mumbai metropolitan area when under threat. Force One is one of the fastest response teams in the world and can get ready for action in less than 15 minutes. From over 3000 applications, 216 of the best soldiers were selected who were then trained under close guidance from the Israeli Special Forces…

Source : Mensxp

Generosity ….

There were about 70 scientists working on a very hectic project. All of them 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 “OK, You’re 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 PM. 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 here at 5.15 PM 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 PM. 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 even though the stress was tremendous.
By the way , can you guess as who the boss was ????????

RESPECTED EX-PRESIDENT OF INDIA , DR APJ ABDUL KALAM

He was none other than Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Ex- President of India…!!!

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Cover Letters – oDesk Cover Letters

While beginning your career on oDesk , you better understand the influence and importance of cover letter, it plays a vital role for you on oDesk as well as on Elance and other freelancing platforms. It is the thing which lays an impression of you in front of client indirectly. You always need to make efforts and keep updating it for each sort of Job.

Here I list few mistakes which are commonly made by freelancers:

1. Less Attention to Job

Most contractors on Odesk/ Elance do a common mistake while bidding over the job, they didn’t read the job posting carefully and most of them use a copied cover letter for every job post , they even didn’t read carefully the job requirement. Always go through the job requirement if you want to increase your hiring, mention something relevant to the job and your intention about the job.

2. Spelling Mistakes

It’s the things which can spoil your maximum chances for getting considered by the client, so be careful while posting the cover letter; make use of spell-checker to proof your writing if you don’t know English well. Nowadays, many online spell-checkers are available i.e. Ginger software, Thesaurus, Grammerly check etc. Misspellings and bad grammar harm your professionalism so be careful.

3. Underestimation of Cover Letter

Cover letter is the main weapon of freelancers while interacting with the client regarding the job posted. It is the way to let the client know about your willingness for the job and what techniques or things you going to use for the completion of the task assigning by them. Clients don’t have too much time to go through every cover letter so keep your cover letter descriptive to the point, don’t share irrelevant details. Don’t make it very big neither too short one liner or two liners.

ODesk, a great source of earning credibility online

When I started my career as a freelancer, oDesk is a perfect platform for me as well as a great source of earning credibility online.

The thing I’d like to share by this post is how can a newbie can start his freelancing career over Odesk & Elance like platforms.

A brief Introduction about oDesk

ODesk, Elance & Freelancer etc. are unique freelancing online job posting sites. Freelancers from all over the world can make their online profiles in them and bid over the tasks on which they are most experienced in, by quoting a satisfactory amount in which they are interested in accomplishing the task.

There are so many freelancers from every continent who started their careers on these platforms and gained profit as well as an expected amount which they deserve.

Who can use oDesk ……

• Anyone who is interested to work at the comfort of themselves
• Anyone who is not interested in time bound jobs (9am -5pm jobs)
• Anyone who is not comfortable in selling and negotiations

How much money an individual can make on oDesk ….

Earnings can depend on the basis of your expertise and portfolio as well as how you perform the task.

How much you can charge from a Client ….

It depends upon your experience; the minimum amount you can charge on oDesk is $10-$20/hour. But this amount can also arise a competition with other freelancers, so keep in view always that the amount you always bid for is not too low which can harm your identity and quality. Too much charge can results in low clients and less work beyond to your expectations.

Get started on oDesk….

Create a profile of you then step by step complete it to 100%, after this all you have to take few tests to test your ability on oDesk which will highlight the areas of your expertise as well as your skills. It will take hardly 5-6 hours to complete all the series of completion of your Odesk/Elance profile. Once you successfully create your profile you will get a quota of 20 job applications to bid over the jobs which perfectly match with your skills and these applications expire after seven days when applied on any job posting.

Apply regularly for new jobs till you get your 1^st job and perform it well so the feedback will help you get other jobs.

How to get jobs on oDesk…..

Apply with realistic cover letters. No copy pasting, writing in the context of job in a realistic approach can do much better for you in getting clients.

Conclusion:

Your performance working with the clients on the Odesk can give you a lot of job opportunities as well as open new horizons for you. I wish you a great success over Odesk & Elance

TIPS & TRICKS on ODESK

• Make sure that each cover letter you send on oDesk, is personalize and specific, to each job, that you are applying for.
• Never copy and paste your cover letters contents, as every project is different, and needs, to be tailored, to it’s own requirements.
• Never Provide Email ID / Skype ID or any other Contact Info (This is Against oDesk Policy)
• Keep your cover letter short in length; four short paragraphs, are more than enough to get your message across.
• Avoid boring them to death with an essay, this will turn them off, from hiring you.
• Every single line in your oDesk cover letter should be written in a way, that will provide the employer an incentive to hire you.
• Show a high level of enthusiasm that you are accessible, prepared, and ready, to start working with them.

Wishing You All Freelancers a Great Success At oDesk

DECLINING A JOB OFFER on ODESK

If any job offer doesn’t suits you or you feel you have applied for a job wrongly than you can decline it in a most polite way so it wouldn’t harm your future jobs and reputation over the Odesk as well with the clients, as you know Odesk has a wide pool of Clients and it really matters when you decline a job of any Client may be in future you have to work with that client and if you have declined his job offer in a polite manner there will be most chances that the client will remember you for his next job postings.

Declining a job in harsh or arrogant manner will lead you to less jobs as well as influence your Odesk Profile. Here I’m posting a sample by keeping in view this scenario:

Hi

It was nice to connect with you .  I appreciate your time and thank you for your interest in considering me.  Unfortunately, I will not be able to accept your proposed offer.  After reviewing your company’s needs and my skill sets, I think it would be best if you find a different candidate for the position.  Thank you again for your consideration.

Regard’s

A Perfect Ending At The End Of Your Cover Letter While Applying For a Job on Odesk

I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your consideration.
Waiting for you Kind Response,

Thanks & Regards,
(Your name )

Way to Get Your 1st Job on oDesk, Elance, Freelancer…

 

As being a Freelancer we together as a team has completed more than 500+ projects over the globe and have a large satisfied clientele. All this was not achieved in a single day, it took a long time to get the very 1^st job on Odesk and after that by maintaing the right track we together has achieved new milestones as the time passes by.

We kept trying and kept learning new Web techniques which helped us to be here with a firm base. We W’d like to share few tips which can help you in guding your way towards success.

I know there are thousands of talented people trying on oDESK , Elance or on Freelancer but are out of luck after months of struggle that’s why this article is going to be a major part of your escape route from this hard luck.

There are many things you might not doing rightly or correctly that’s why (despite having all the talent) you are not getting hired, so this post will highlight some basic areas which you need to work on and you will see the amazing results very soon.

I’m sharing few tips with you :

1). The most important thing, after joining oDESK/Elance/Freelancer, is to carefully read the terms & conditions and policies. These are a great information resource for newbies. You will find them in their Help section.

2). Make a comprehensive profile. Provide true information about your Education, Work Experience, Skills & any Certificates you possess. Complete your profile 100%.

3). Know your skills & abilities. You should be well aware of what you can do and what is beyond your working capabilities.

4). Take oDESK/Elance/Freelancer Tests to prove your skills. The better you score in oDESK/Elance/Freelancer tests, the better you’ve chances to succeed. (First take oDESK/Elance Readiness Test).

5). Carefully read the Job Description. Usually clients clearly mention their requirements in the job description. You should read the job description twice, very carefully & then ask yourself. Can you do it? If you can offer the client, what he’s looking for, then apply on that job, if not, then don’t bother.

6). Cover Letter, in my opinion, is the BACK BONE of the hiring process. After profile, cover letter is the 2nd thing, which will make a client contact you. Write your cover letter in response to the job description. NEVER EVER USE THE SAME COVER LETTER FOR EVERY JOB.

7). Same cover letters implies that you didn’t take the time to read the job description & usually the client will not bother to read your cover letter. It’s Simple. If you didn’t read the job description, why would the client read your cover letter?

8). In cover letter, explain your skills & abilities in short & to the point. Don’t write long paragraphs.

9). Rate Recommendation: Some contractors may not agree with me, but in my opinion, initially a contractor should start with low rates.

REASON: Though you might be an experienced person in your life, but the fact is, you’re new on oDESK/Elance/Freelancer & in order to prove your skills on there, first you need some work history on your profile. As soon as you’re awarded a couple of contracts & you’ve successfully completed them, with a Good Feedback Score, then it’s time to increase your rates anytime.

11). After applying to a job, be patient. If you’ve done it right & gave the client a reason to contact you, then you’ll definitely get a response, from the client. (Hopefully Positive)

12). Even if you’re rejected from a job, don’t lose hope. Keep trying & you’ll succeed.