Globsyn's Software team at Lunch together

The Dinner & the Colas

The 25th of June evening, we gathered together for an adda. What is an adda without good food? So we decided to check out the latest in Sector-V - the RDB Adlabs's own - Wok & Kadai. Needless to say that the main organiser was Rahul and he treated us to a sumptuous dinner over a nice non-office adda. Rup's Synlog Team, the HR and me - that was the group.

Now to the most important factor for the foodies - what did we eat and did we like that place? Well, the ambience was nice and quiet till we reached the place. With 15 people trying to communicate with each other and the staff there juggling plates to dish out our constant orders, I think they managed well. The food was good especially the continental ones. Price: reasonable.

We started with prawns and chicken and ended with italian salad platter and biriyani with more chicken, paneer and prawns being served inbetween. Though we drank only Colas , somewhat by choice and somewhat by default (they dont have a bar license yet!!!), we really enjoyed the evening. It was different for us to go out together for a dinner and go home early & sober ;-) We ended the dinner with Rahul's fav - the indian meetha paan.

But we would really like to thank Rahul for the fun time we spent together and we did really enjoy the evening. Thanks a ton, Rahul !!!


Posted by : Saurav

INDIA SHINING

An Indian-Gujarati man walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer. He tells the loan officer that he is going to India on business for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000. The bank officer tells him that the bank will need some form of security for the loan, so the Indian man hands over the keys and documents of new Ferrari parked on the street in front of the bank. He produces the title and everything checks out.The loan officer agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan.
The bank's president and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the Indian for using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral against a $5,000 loan. An employee of the bank then drives the Ferrari into the bank's underground garage and parks it there.
Two weeks later, the Indian returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.41.
The loan officer says, "Sir, we are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multi millionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow "$5,000"?
The Indian replies, "Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41 and expect it to be there when I return".
*Ah, the mind of the Indian... *
*This is why India is shining *

Sayori

Really Miss You

When Gulli-Danda & Kanche (marbles) were more popular than cricket.When we always had friends to play aais-paais (I Spy), chhepan-chhepai& pitthoo anytime ... When we desperately waited for 'Yeh Jo HaiJindagi' (Doordarshan serial)When chitrahaar, vikram-baitaal, Dada Daadi Ki Kahaniyaan were so fulfilling.When there was just one Tv in every five houses and...When Bisleris were not sold in the trains and we were worrying if papas will get back into the train in time or not when they were getting down at stations to fill up the water bottle ...When we were going to bed by 9.00pm sharp except for the 'Yeh Jo Hai Jindagi' day ...When Holis & Diwalis meant mostly hand-made pakwaans and sweets and moms seeking our help while preparing them ...When Maths teachers were not worried of our Mummies and papas while slapping/beating us ...When we were exchanging comics and stamps and Chacha-Chaudaris & Billus were our heroes ...When we were in Nanihaals every summer and loved flying kites and plucking and eating unripe mangoes and leechies ...When one movie every Sunday evening on television was more than asked for and 'ek do teen chaar' and 'Rajani' inspired us ...When 50 paisa meant at least 10 toffees ...When left over pages of the last years notebooks were used for rough work or even fair work ...When 'Chelpark' and 'Natraaj' were encouraged against 'Reynolds& family' ...When the first rain meant getting drenched and playing in water and mud and making 'kaagaj ki kishtis' ...When there were no phones to tell friends that we will be at their homes at six in the evening ...When our parents always had 15 paise blue colored 'Antardesis' and 5 paise machli wale stamps at home ...When we remembered tens of jokes and were not finding 'ice-cream & papa' type jokes foolish enough to stop us from laughing ...When we were not seeing patakhes on Diwalis and gulaals onHolis as air and noise polluting or allergic agents ...
The list can be endless ... On the serious note I would like to summarize with ...When we were using our hearts more than our brains, even for scientifically brainy activities like 'thinking' and 'deciding' ...When we were crying and laughing more often, more openly and more sincerely ..When we were enjoying our present more than worrying about our future ...When being emotional was not synonymous to being weak ...When sharing worries and happiness didn't mean getting vulnerable to the listener ...When blacks and whites were the favorite colors instead of greys ...When journeys also were important and not just the destinations ...When life was a passenger's sleeper giving enough time and opportunity to enjoy the sceneries from its open and transparent glass windows instead of somesuper fast's second ac with its curtained, closed and dark windows ... I really miss them .. don't u?
Alok Banerjee

A FEW MANAGEMENT LESSONS

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish." "Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world." Puff! She's gone. "Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life." Puff! He's gone. "OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."
Moral of the story Always let your boss have the first say.

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An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: "Sure , why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

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A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey,"but I haven't got the energy." "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story BullShit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

By Alok Banerjee

The Zinger !

The Date : 13th June 2008
The Location : Globsyn Cafeteria
The Time : 6:45pm
The Reason : ..hmmm.. please ask Manashi or write to her at manashi@globsyn.com :)

Fat Kid Singing Nooma Nooma !

In US, in the year 2005, this kid became an over night celebrity with this video. There were one million downloads of this video over a weekend... Its Mad Funny !

If anyone wants this song, let me know... Enjoy!

Romit