Grand Sam

Grand Sam

Worked for Reserve Bank of India, Syndicate Bank and Vijaya Bank, in senior positions. Over twenty years banking experience. About eighty published short stories published. One of the short stories won the HMT National Award. Five published books Kannada, a regional language. Two published books in English, titled "Reformed Turn reformers," and "Farewell to Drugs Forever." Extensively toured many states of India and also some states of USA. Well-versed in the art of Public Relations. Have to my credit about 1000 articles as a content writer including articles for blog sites.

I have written more than 200 articles on banking, foreign exchange, and stock exchange.
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  • Animal Forum & Declaration of Third World War
    4/23/2012
    . A united front emerges consisting of animals, birds and those human beings who live in animal-like conditions to challenge the atrocities and cruelties on them. The rodents and scorpions have rendered the nuclear arsenal unusable.
  • Never Let Me Go
    4/20/2012
    The sum and substance of the book is about human cloning. A cluster of cloned children are brought up in an English boarding school, and the reality about their biology is the cause of their intense suffering and leads to some extraordinary happenings.
  • The Mother of the Lord: Virgin Mary
    2/10/2012
    Marian theology will be of immense assistance to the people. It has to be understood in tandem with contemporary theological currents. Other branches of theological inquiry-- soteriology, pneumatology, and ecclesiology.
  • Dear Mama by Tupac
    1/23/2012
    . This poem is his greatest tribute to his mother, Black Panther activist Afeni Shakur, whom he held in utmost reverence—but he is not afraid to infamously rap, that she was a “crack fiend” when he was a kid.
  • Into Thin Air: Book Review
    1/1/2012
    This is a good adventure book and a true story. The details of the expeditions, the trials and tribulations have been given in detail and are helpful for a research student as well for an aspiring mountaineer.
  • Conflict Resolution
    9/22/2011
    “It is better to have a world united, than a world divided; but it is better to have a world divided, than a world destroyed.”
  • Race and Revolution-Gary Nash
    9/15/2011
    Nash, identifies three stages of emancipation of the blacks and how they gradually got assimilated in the American society and emerged as the equal partners to work for nation-building and for progress of the country.
  • Starvation Deaths
    8/16/2011
    The Government, fearing adverse publicity, sent a high-level team of three intellectuals to visit the affected area, to get the facts. In view of the urgency, they reached the village by a specially chartered helicopter.
  • Blunders During Nehru Era (Part II) China Policy
    6/10/2011
    . In the Indo-Pakistan war in the year 1965, since Pakistan was part of the power Block of America, the country had to fall at the feet of Russia for arms. Nehru's policy of non-alignment proved detrimental to the territorial integrity of India.
  • Blunders During Nehru Era (Part I)'"Language Issue
    6/9/2011
    Nehru entered into a secret pact with Lord Mountbatten to hand him over to the British Government as a war prisoner, if he arrived in India.
  • Prisons in India-statistically Speaking --
    6/3/2011
    All categories of under trials-- petty thieves, bride burners, gangsters, anti-social elements, and murderers share the same cell!
  • The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order
    6/3/2011
    The pages of human history are daubed in bloodshed related to violence in the name of religion, race and territorial aggrandizement
  • Stocks-When to Raise Stops
    6/2/2011
    Paper profits are no profits; what you have gained by trading with stops or by raising stop limits, is your profit in the real sense.
  • The Contribution of Psychological Positivism to Explain Criminal Behavior
    6/2/2011
    . Howsoever big may be the waves in an ocean, its real nature is mere water! Similarly peace and serenity is the real nature of the mind and in that state it can never commit a crime.
  • Padmasana
    6/1/2011
    Padmasana is the King amongst the asanas, loved by the Sages and the meditating community. Padmasana is also named as Kamalasana
  • Marichyasana
    6/1/2011
    At the first look at this asana, one gets the feeling of struggle and this is one of the difficult poses to practice with. Does it subtly hints at the eternal struggle of humanity, which Lord Manu has kindly created, and a tribute to his grandfather?
  • Kurmasana
    6/1/2011
    Some tortoises have lived up to 175+ years. This is a positive factor that one should know to get inspiration to live a long and healthy life.
  • Stock Trading-When it is Time to Pull the Sell Trigger
    6/1/2011
    One of the common mistakes committed by an investor is, lot of attention is paid to the art of buying and not much importance is given to the other equally import art--selling!
  • Uttitha Hasta Padangustasana
    6/1/2011
    . One needs to apply the agility of the physical body and the concentration of the mind simultaneously to be able to do this asana perfectly.
  • Rise of China as an Economic Super Power and Its Role in Global Economy
    5/31/2011
    Napoleon Bonaparte predicted two hundred years ago, "Let China sleep, for when she wakes the world will shake." It is becoming the reality or is it the reality now?
  • Female Prisoners and Welfare of Creche Children
    5/31/2011
    But what satisfactory solutions can be found for the suffering of the child? The traumatic images of the children, touches one's heart.
  • SAM-- a Total Program by the Visually Challenged!
    5/30/2011
    Normally the blind breathe an air of resignation. Submit to the inevitable circumstances of denial of sight and light. A normal individual spends half of the life in darkness; the blind spend their full life in darkness.
  • Cost of Education--Live Happily Without Ever Going to School(Satire)
    5/30/2011
    What is the idea behind educating them? To earn the livelihood! That is possible without knocking the portals of an educational institution
  • Outsourcing-Latin America Challenges India, China
    5/30/2011
    Many of the Fortune 1000 companies that are not outsourcing to Latin America at present are actively considering such an option in the immediate future.
  • Precautions/Harmful Effects of Tattoos(Body-piercing)
    5/30/2011
    The process of removal of tattoos is more painful and involves huge expenditure, often ten times more than the cost of its embossing.
  • The Difference Between Spirituality & Religion
    5/22/2011
    The domain of spirituality begins when one transcends the mind-barrier, where bliss alone reigns. Mind is the war-front. Once that front is crossed one enters the bliss zone.
  • Our Bannu Goes to School
    4/16/2011
    When the rickshaw driver came Bannu cursed him in his own style and rushed inside, cried fiercely to say that he won't go to school. I took him in my arms, gently placed him in the rickshaw.
  • Clean Yamuna Campaign
    4/16/2011
    This dying river has some hope now. A plan of action has already been drawn after a series of meetings with the village elders and leaders. A super body has been formed and its name is "Yamuna Mitra Panchayat."
  • Kapil Dev-the Haryana Hurricane!
    4/15/2011
    Kapil Dev is a charming personality and speaks with lots of warmth and grace'"the grace which probably he transmitted to his lethal outswingers, that created terror in the hearts of batmen. His nickname is Haryana Hurricane
  • The Ancient Glory
    4/12/2011
    "Yes, yes, Sadashiv Chonkar. I get a call from him last week." I move aside from the chair, join my palms, and then I touch his feet saying with hearty politeness, "Please be seated."
  • The Childless
    4/12/2011
    A garden with colorful rose-plants! Who will not be viewing such a sight! The Queen amongst the flowers! Its beauty, the fragrance, the process of buds turning to beautiful flowers with cluster of petals! What a beautiful transformation!
  • The Reverse Swing
    4/12/2011
    Kripa Singh and treason? Kripa Singh and corruption? Impossible! He has served the Kingdom for the last 30 years and rises to become the Chief Commander. He is known for his straightforwardness, and uncompromising honesty.
  • The Twelfth Man
    4/12/2011
    "I am familiar with each and every screw of this machine. You wish to give me lessons? When you came here, I taught you ABC of these molding machines -- now you are behaving like my Head Master?"
  • The Ants Become the Witness
    4/12/2011
    During the past fifteen years, he has sold almost everything saleable in the house, just to keep the devil of hunger out the door. To begin with, his wife's gold bangles -- -- rising prices vs. fixed pension!
  • The Joy of Submission to the Revered Elders
    4/7/2011
    I am not a Jew, but my dearest friend is a devout Jew and I am fascinated about his religious traits and his ardent love for the Jewish traditions!
  • Four Dear Friends!
    4/7/2011
    God brought them together and united them in prison - in the barracks - in the common ward! How indeed does destiny work- when it decides to work for the welfare of an individual!
  • My Child is Graduating High School
    4/1/2011
    We have specially bought an engraved plate in brass which he will keep on his study table: It reads, "HAVE A WILL TO GROW AND GROW YOU WILL!"
  • How to Accept the Challenge of Disability
    3/31/2011
    Giving doles to the physically challenged, would weaken them on a permanent basis and is detrimental to their self-respect. Confidence-building initiatives are needed to make them self-reliant
  • Taekwondo for Physical Fitness and Spiritual Progress
    3/30/2011
    ....black, which is the opposite of white, signifies the student's mastery over darkness. Such a student is fearless and he is not afraid of the evil. This is the final color of the belt, with no further change in color.
  • Khandala-- Hiking for Adventure, Hiking Trial for Pleasure!
    3/20/2011
    '˜Your hiking trial is not complete without buying some of the most famous products like Chikkis, Chiwda and Wafers,' our guide tells us. We are happy to oblige. The delicacies are very tasty and the rates are competitive.
  • Spring is the King of Seasons!
    3/17/2011
    The bud, your pal, remains hidden in a cluster of petals, He'll soon charm you with colors, as you grow dark green.
  • Oh, Death, I Sport with You! You Are the Final Festival of My Life!
    3/10/2011
    "You know well that I am not interested in Hindi movies. I haven't visited a theatre for the last eight years. I just don't like the storylines of these movies."
  • Messenger of Peace-the Multicolor Honey Bee
    3/9/2011
    Humanity must thank the Honey Bees for providing the ideal natural food that contains proteins, minerals like calcium, iron and phosphorous and vitamins B and C.....the Honeybee makes 154 trips for producing one teaspoon of honey.
  • Celestial Angels with an Extraordinay Mission!
    3/8/2011
    The entire city of Delhi was agog. Thousands of strange hands stopped the moving cars, buses, trucks etc dragged the passengers out and next moment all the vehicles were reduced to ashes in a noiseless operation.
  • Blue-Chip Shares, Easy to Buy, Easier to Sell
    3/7/2011
    Dealing with blue-chip companies, you are in a protected platform. Yet play safe, by diversifying by investing in different segments. A reputed financial planner will offer you consultancy as for investing in foreign markets.
  • the Masters of Stock Strategies
    3/6/2011
    In stock trade, every rule has an exception and you are often warned against adventurous investments in your portfolio without providing stop losses for each share. Develop your own strategy on the basis of your practical experience
  • is Texas America? Ask Molly Ivnis!
    3/6/2011
    Does Molly Ivnis pity or condemn the state of affairs in Texas?'"by reading her articles a reader is confused. What she wrote 8 years ago has remained green and polished even now. Any literature on Texas demands a second reading for the Americans...
  • My Graduation Speech-Graduation 2011
    3/4/2011
    May you get what you deserve in life! One sometimes doesn't get what one deserves; this is the irony in life. But remember, it is better to deserve without receiving, than to receive without deserving
  • How Smith Becomes a Hero
    3/4/2011
    Someone shouts, "Hail Smith! And the full-throated cries of thousands of residents "Hail -- .hail -- hail... Smith reverberates!" They lift him on their shoulders and toss him like a football. Many start dancing around Smith in joy. Some ladies cry in joy
  • Constructive and Imaginative Earth Day Activities for Kids
    3/3/2011
    The underlying idea behind all these Earth Day activities is to create awareness amongst the children, implant the idea to live in harmony with nature and develop love for Mother Earth.
  • Be Not a Fool on April Fool's Day
    3/3/2011
    Yes, I am a glutton. I love good food and I am fond of cooking. They say, everyman is a crook before marriage and everyman is a cook after marriage!
  • Revelations of Perfect Master-Memories of Prom
    3/2/2011
    Not believing, but experiencing is the final and only goal for the human being. Spirituality is not an after-retirement project. Lessons on spirituality need to be given to the young children, so that they can shape as good human beings."
  • Workers of the World, Unite! Zindabad!
    3/2/2011
    The news that a house-maid is paid a monthly salary of Rupees four thousand one hundred, spreads like wild fire in Khandala! -- .The same evening, many local trade union leaders come to meet Anant!
  • The Memorable Visit to the Grand Canyon for the First Time
    3/2/2011
    First time visiting The Grand Canyon is a unique experience. I had read much about The Grand Canyon through tourist-guides'"that it is a dangerous place; flash floods engulf the area when it rains; rains cause great devastation etc.
  • the Hawker
    3/2/2011
    I would be eagerly waiting for you. I strongly desire to embrace the first human pillar of the edifice of my happy life, chiseled from the sincere and tender feelings of your heart!
  • All-time-great Stock Picking Tips
    3/1/2011
    Time the market well. This is an art perfected by observation and experience. Take the advice of your broker if you are strongly inclined to invest in a particular share at a particular time.
  • The Third Stage
    3/1/2011
    "Rose has blood cancer! It has reached the third stage, six months ago. She has just four more months, even less! Give her all the happiness that you can -- no medicine can cure this type of cancer!
  • Stock Broker, Your Friend or Businessman?
    3/1/2011
    Whether the stock broker is your friend or he is a businessman? He has to be both. In addition, he has to be a good human being. For a new entrant in the share business, dealing through the broker is highly desirable.
  • Investment Strategies for a Volatile but Rallying Stock Market
    3/1/2011
    A strategy depends on the goal of the investor. For planning the strategy, Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis are the primary tools. Having done that, decide about the quantum of money that you propose to invest to create a portfolio.
  • Solutions to Investor's Questions'"the Bull and Bear Markets
    2/28/2011
    Theory knowledge about investments is needed, but commonsense is more important. The market is ever on the run, never constant, and an investor is required to race with the market, matching its pace, to understand the timings of investments.
  • Track the Rally-Bull Market & Advantage of Investing in Frontline Stocks
    2/28/2011
    The time of rally after the recession is an ideal phase to spot the frontline shares and do the exercise of investment. The shares of such companies may be available at reasonable prices.
  • English in China is Awesome Both for Students & Teachers
    2/27/2011
    The main issue with the native speakers of Chinese is the English pronunciation. English is known for informal expressions and grammatical idiosyncrasies that make it as one of the toughest languages in the world
  • Profit Taking is a Perennial Activity in Stock Exchange
    2/27/2011
    Strictly speaking, profits are not about the Bull Run and losses are not about the Bear Run. The shrewd investor is able to book profits in all situations and the game is all about understanding the market conditions well in time.
  • Identify the Bull Run, Trap or Artificial Rally?
    2/27/2011
    Predictions of the market trends are a hazard in this unclear situation. Bear markets do encompass several smaller Bull markets, and the long-term trend remains down. Has the current bounce staying power?
  • Investing is Awesome During Recession--Prevent Losses and Invest Intelligently
    2/26/2011
    . The subject of investment is governed by well-established norms, but the stock exchange is notorious to cast aside such norms and to take its own course.
  • English Teaching in the Republic of Yemen
    2/26/2011
    To begin with grammar to study English, to master communication skills, is a wrong procedure. Mastery over English language or for that matter any language is not possible by learning the rules of grammar.
  • Know What is True Love
    2/24/2011
    The concept of victory and defeat can be submerged with the power of love. True love doesn't demand anything; it doesn't even expect to be loved back. It's notes are like the notes of a perfect orchestra.
  • My Experience with the Paranormal with Magicians and Ghosts
    2/24/2011
    This is the land of people who indulge in occult practises and it is dangerous for you to be here.
  • I Am Drowning in Student Loan Debt
    2/24/2011
    This economic bombshell stifled the sapling of student's life before it had a chance to grow.
  • Area Farmer's Markets-Pitampura, Delhi 110 034
    2/23/2011
    Area Farmer's Markets have become local "Wall Marts." Most of the daily needs products are available.
  • The Best Local Organic Grocery Stores in New Delhi
    2/23/2011
    Jayashree and Ganesh Eashwa, former corporate executives, do business with a mission and not for commission alone!
  • Careers in the Army Infantry
    2/23/2011
    Infantry is the sterling segment of the army and the career is not for the chicken-hearted.
  • the Art of Delegation of Powers and Responsibilities
    2/23/2011
    Today's commercial organizations are idea-cluttered. Hard work alone will not do; hard and intelligent work is the need of the times.
  • the Grand Canyon a Tourist Paradise
    2/21/2011
    Seek to explore a mystery of Nature--here is the Grand Canyon. It is both marvelous and dangerous.
  • Challenge Terrorism Boldly with Anticipation
    2/20/2011
    What we lack today is not great plans, but great individuals with integrity to implement the plans to challenge terrorism.
  • the Spring of Hope
    2/19/2011
    Earth will come back to life and the spring season will come again and this rose garden will bloom
  • What's so Awesome About Being a Taxi Driver
    2/18/2011
    We wondered from where these people arrived and where they were going
  • How Women Dress TODAY--Local Interest Story
    2/18/2011
    This type of dress is one of the important reasons for the degeneration of the youngsters and the falling moral standards in the society.
  • How I Paid Off My Student Loans
    2/17/2011
    Your wings are strong now; you need to make efforts to fly independently.
  • Dealing with Traffic Jams
    2/17/2011
    If there is no perfect discipline, carry on with the available discipline.
  • Top Coffee Shops in New Delhi
    2/16/2011
    The aroma of this unique drink has provided it the world-wide recognition.
  • Why Do People Choose Options Trading? The Beauty of Trading Options for Profits
    2/16/2011
    With the tight month conditions and increase in the interest rate on deposits, bank shares are on the downward march.
  • United States and Its Love Affair with Immigration
    2/16/2011
    USA is paying a heavy price for unchecked immigration.
  • Best Local Street Food Vendors in Mumbai
    2/11/2011
    These local street food vendors enjoy tremendous goodwill and patronage.

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