How To Use Networking To Boost Career

Whatever careerpath you choose today, in this cut throat and competitive world, you have to have an edge over the others, so that you can be best in your professional field. And to do this, along with a good qualification, if there is one thing you must work on, it is building a network of people, who can help you career wise.

Your network i.e. the circle of people you know is actually bigger than you think! These people are your family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, class mates and casual acquaintances. So first, you need to make a list and jot down the names of people you know. Thanks to social networking sites, it is easier to connect to people, no matter which part of the world they are. Choose people out of this list, whom you think may be able to help you with references and contacts from your professional field.

You must also improve your communication skills, whether its your interactions through email, chat or face to face conversation. Another point to keep in mind is to get people to remember you, not your resume or bio-data. For example, if you find someone who you think can help you boost your career graph, strike a conversation, in which you find a common ground (like you share the same hobbies, your favorite eating joints are same, etc). Once you enter that comfort zone with this person, you can subtly mention that you are looking for job or that you need some career related advice. Remember not to dominate your conversations with how many awards or degrees you have. You should always be polite and never ever criticize the person you are asking for referral.

All the best for your career!

Written By - Purvaja Sawant

Edited By - Guy In The Blue Jean

Home Remedies To Treat Pimples

Tired of the regular pimples that keep popping up every now and then, you can bid adieu to a pimple here and there, by following these simple home remedies. Just make sure, you don't suffer from any allergies.

Pimples usually start with blackheads, which are formed when oil along with dead cells get stuck to our pours and turn black. The inflammation when it turns red, are the unsightly pimples, that all of us dread. While a regular clean up will reduce blackheads, here is what you can do to prevent them:

• Take a few pieces of JAIPHAL (Nutmeg), mix it with some unboiled milk and apply the paste on your face. Wash it off after about two hours.
• Make a mixture of cinnamon powder and honey and apply on your pimples before you go to bed in the night. Wash it with warm water when you wake up in the morning. Do this for a fortnight and watch your pimples disappear.
• Not only are oranges good for overall health, you can use orange peels as a remedy for pimples too. Grind the peels, mix them with a few drops of water and apply it on your face.
• Mix a tablespoon each of fresh lime juice and groundnut oil and apply it on your face to avoid blackheads.
• Leave fresh mint juice on your face overnight to tame pimples.
• Take METHI (Fenugreek) leaves and make a paste. Apply it every night for 15 minutes and wash it off.
• Grind neem leaves and mix them with turmeric powder. Apply the mixture on your pimples. Leave it on your face for about half an hour.
• Take equal quantities of rose water and lime juice and apply the mixture on the effected area. Leave it on for 20 minutes.
• Make a facewash by adding fresh lime juice to a cup of unboiled milk and using it on your face.
• Take some tomato pulp and apply it on your face. Leave it for 45 minutes and wash it off. It will also help in reducing sun tan.
• Take a few drops of rose water and mix it with sandalwood powder. Apply the paste on your face and wash it off after 20 minutes.

Wishing all of you a pimple free, smooth and soft skin!

Women Pickpockets In Delhi Metro

Delhities! Beware when travelling on the Gurgaon and Dwarka Metro lines. Stations on these two busy Metro routes have seen a drastic rise in the number of cases of pickpocket. And 91% of those caught were women.

According to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) that mans metro stations in Delhi NCR, 262 pickpockets were caught in the entire 2012. But in the first four and a half months of this year, they have already caught 193 persons for nicking wallets and handbags from passengers. Of these, 175 were women.

"Most of these women operate in gangs. They target busy metro stations such as Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Barakhamba Road and Central Secretariat during morning and evening hours. Not many passengers suspect them because they are women and they easily make way with huge amount of cash." said an official. Officials also alerted that most of these cases were reported from the stations and not the trains.

So, my dear readers please get your perviness in control and be on your guard, as these cute and beautiful women pickpockets can exchange their touch for your touch screens.

*Facts are as published on Hindustan Times dated May 29, 2013.

First Time Sex !

The first time you have sex, it's not all smooth and sailing. In fact, many fears are attached to it. Here, I will tell you what to expect, and what not to expect, the first time you get intimate with someone.

Many A Slip:
Everybody wants their first time to be perfect. Some even envision it to be some kind of fairy tale moment. Nothing wrong with that, but one should know that there could be slip ups, all the same. The man always wishes intercourse to last longer, but if he achieves orgasm early, presumably due to rush of excitement, it is okay! Some may even fail to achieve an erection and in that moment of disappointment, label themselves as not being 'upto the mark'. If that is what you think, it is a big mistake. You can always end the session with ample foreplay. If things don't go as planned in the very first time, there is always a second time. If a man can achieve an erection during masturbation, he is normal. So just relax and go with the flow.

Not Really Hurts:
For women, the first time can be a little painful, but hang on. It's not the pain that they must dread. In most cases, the pain is almost like that of finger prick. However, it's the fear of the pain that makes things worse. The hype surrounding the pain often induces fear in women, resulting in spasms at the slightest touch. This is where it is important for the partner to step in. Firstly, ensure she feels comfortable with you. Ample foreplay is a must to get the vagina lubricated. Start with inserting a finger to rupture the hymen, and then slowly proceed towards intercourse. The key is to take it slow.

Bleeding?
A woman must bleed during her first intercourse is undoubtedly the most unguided notion people harbour. The bleeding occurs when hymen splits. However, why is it so difficult to understand that the same hymen which is considered a mark of virginity by many men can also split due to other reasons. Rigorous exercises can split the hymen. In some cases, it may even be congenitally absent. The hymen can also rupture, when women masturbate. Bleeding, or no bleeding, the fact that you are close enough to your partner to get sexually intimate demands you also put a certain level of trust in her. Doubts, if any, should be cleared right in the beginning, and not in the bed.

Contraception:
One wrong move is enough to invite unwanted pregnancy. Don't rely on withdrawal method or the safe days of the woman's menstrual cycle. Unmarried couples must use condoms. If marrying is around the corner, the woman can visit gynaecologist a month before the wedding. The doctor will put her on oral contraceptives, safe enough to see the couple through the honeymoon phase. Later, the couple can consult the gynaecologist and select the contraceptive method that suits them the best.

Messy Affair:
When body fluids are exchanged, it can get quite messy. But there are no two ways about it. Either you do it, or you don't. So, don't fret too much about unwanted stains and keep an extra sheet ready.