A Teddy Bear Thought

Many friends of mine used to call me ‘teddy bear’. No one can escape from these kinds of nick names. Most of them may sound stupid. But this one I found it cute. In fact I loved some friends calling me so. My friend who has three teddy bears, in which one is of my size, once commented, “I got three, but none can match you”.

Teddy bears are made to give company. It is meant to console (though in silence) those who are lonely. It is always a symbol of warmth and affection. All these qualities make teddy bears popular around the globe. And so there is no wonder how it became a symbol of friendship.

Most often my gifts for my friends will be teddies. Still I would say, I don’t have a teddy of my own. Whenever I buy one, I feel I should gift it to some one.

In my cousin’s house, there is one which is snow white. When I’m in her house, I sleep holding it tight with a wish to have one just for me…

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In search of Five Fingers

A bunch of friends,

A loving family,

A few good teachers,

A fine life…

Still can I call this happiness?

Does it make glory?

I would call it external,

I’m in search of internal.

To love and to be loved

The greatest gift in earth!

I loved everyone selflessly,

All left me in darkness…

I don’t want many now,

I need a hand to hold.

Just five fingers,

But I don’t find any!!!

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One Year without Thangal

Usually when a famous person dies, it’s a celebration for media for at least one week. But when Panakkad Muhammadali Shihab Thangal passed away last year, major Malayalam dailies filed news stories with an emotional touch, seemed like even they mourn for his death. If you check Mahesh Guptan’s report in Malayala Manorama, you could really make out his attachment with Thangal.

Yes! Panakkad Muhammadali Shihab Thangal was a true all rounder. There won’t be many religious leaders like him who talks not only for his own religion but also for others as well. He stood for religious harmony which kept Malappuram district away from communal conflicts. Every one respected him and valued his words.

The doors of Panakkad house were never closed. Any one can enter at any time in this house and meet Thangal. There is no religious or caste bar for him. Though he was the head of Muslim League, for him, politics always held second position below social service.

One year passed without him from which natives of Malappuram has not recovered. They still go to Panakkad house to seek blessings from Thangal. It may sound awkward, but they say they could feel his presence that itself gives them peace and satisfaction.

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Friendship Day History

Friendship is one relation that has survived on earth since its existence. Even when there was no understanding of a lawful marital relationship, the feeling of companionship always existed. This feeling of companionship is actually the feeling of friendship. It is not merely a relationship rather a unique blend of affection, trustworthiness, care, respect, and loads of fun. In present time, when people do not get enough time from work, the importance of friendship is being understood. This is the reason why people decided a special day to reciprocate this special relationship on a special day in a special way. To know more about Friendship's Day history, read on this article.

The tradition of celebrating Friendship Day has been prevalent since a very long time. However, you may not find much written literature about the history and origin of Friendship Day as for a long time no formal date was assigned top this occasion. Humans have been friends ever since civilization came into existence. As a social animal, a human being needs companionship and friendship. Thus one can say that friendship has existed even in pre-historic times. So, the celebration of an occasion specially meant for friendship is really special.

In the year 1935 the United States Congress announced the first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. From then on it has caught up with the rest of the world and today everyone celebrates Friendship's Day with much enthusiasm and joy. A special day dedicated just for friends is something that everyone looks forward to. The beautiful idea of honoring one of the most pious relations of all, i.e. Friendship, is appreciated by people all over the world. It has assumed the proportion of being celebrated as a festival. Friends all over the world pay tribute to their chums by giving those gifts and other tributes. The best way to celebrate this beautiful day is by spending the entire day with your special pals.

Though till last few decades, this celebration was popular with people of western countries. It is only with the phase of globalization that people in the other parts of the world came to know about this wonderful celebration. This occasion has been commercially much promoted and now, even the smallest suburban area of a third world country is aware of this occasion. The celebrations are also more or less the same everywhere. People go out with friends and celebrate this occasion by having a gala time together. Exchange of gifts, flowers and cards are popular trends of this occasion. It is estimated that this is one of the most commercially benefiting occasions for the gift and card galleries as millions of gifts, cards and chocolates are bought on this occasion throughout the world. Once started as a small event, this occasion has become as grand as a festival.

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Friendship Day Greetings

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Friendship Day Gifts

Express the love for your friend and show that you care with friendship day gifts. Nothing other than a heart touching wonderful gift can convey the true emotion of love to your friend. Celebrate the bond of friendship and honor your friend with the best friendship day gift ideas. Surprise your friend by sending him/her cute online gift for friends and let the gifts do all the talking on your part.

A gift is something that evokes memories of good time, something that lets you cherish the strengthened bond of your friendship. Shower your friends with gifts on friendship day to show that you love and care. Let us have a look at some of the friendship day gifts:

• Friendship Bands: Friendships bands have almost become synonymous with the celebration of friendship day. A band of love tied in each other's wrists signifies the strengthened bond of relationship. A friendship band is like a token of love that epitomizes the feelings for friends in each other's minds. You can also opt for stylish friendship bracelets or wristlets that come in sleek design.
  

• Flowers: Say it all; say it through flowers. When it comes to gift and expression, nothing other than a flower bouquet can do full justice to the emotions and feelings of the special day. A flower bouquet comes up as one of the most wonderful gift as it exudes your love and warmth in the right way. However, choose the flower that is liked by your friend for best results. In other cases, a yellow rose does the right job.
  

• Chocolates: How can you forget on chocolates, when it comes to presenting your friend with delightful gifts? These as a gift melt the heart in the most beautiful manner and are an all time favorite with every friend. You can also opt to decorate a chocolate gift basket to your friend to witness that beautiful smile on your friends face. Candies and cookies also melt the heart beautifully.
  

• Soft Toys: Another great friendship day gift will be to present her with soft toys. If it is a she then, a soft toy can act as the best gift ever. Girls love and adore soft toys and a soft toy as a gift will anytime bring than smile on her face.
  
  
• Show Pieces: These are cute and attractive and are one of the most preferred gift ideas on friendship day. You can choose glass, metal, wood, or paper as per your friends liking. Another great idea will be to personalize a showpiece and present it to your friend. Handmade friendship day gifts like, cards and other artifacts are also much preferred when it comes to friends and friendship day.
  
  
• Books and CDs: If your friend is a bookworm or he /she is a music lover then nothing other than books and CDs can come up as the best friendship day gift. However, while presenting a book or a CD, it is very important to keep in mind the choices of your friend or else you might end up losing the whole fun of it. If your friend is a game lover then, you can opt to present him/her with game CDs as well.
  
  
• Photo Frames and Photo Albums: Capture your sweet and loving memories, frame them up and present it to your friend. Nothing other than a photo album can evoke the memories of good times. To add a bit personal touch, you can even pen down some words of love on the photo frame.

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Happy Friendship Day Wallpapers

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Friendship Day Ideas

Friendship Day Gifts play a significant role in strengthening the relationship you share with your loved ones. Friendship Gifts must therefore be selected with love and care. A friendship present need not be precious and expensive ones but it must definitely exude love and warmth you feel for your friend. In case you are finding it hard to decide a perfect Friendship Gift for your best friend, here some popular Friendship Day Gift ideas just for you.




Friendship Band is one of the most popular Friendship Gift. Many colorful friendship bands hit the stores much ahead of Friendship Day. Instead of the conventional wristbands, one can go for the friendship bracelets which come in attractive designs for both boys and girls. This way your Friendship Day can stay longer with your friends besides it works as token of your love.



Fresh Flowers are the best and the easiest way to convey emotions and hence they make a wonderful gift for friends. If you are invited for a Friendship Day do, carry an attractive bouquet of pretty flowers for that heart touching impact. Ideally, you must choose your friends favorite flower. In case your friend does not have a specific choice, you may safely go in for Yellow Roses as these are officially recognized as the Friendship Day flowers.



Cute and attractive show pieces are another extremely popular Friendship Day Gift. Depending upon your choice one can go in for glass, metals, wood, paper mache or crystal show pieces. Besides, making a delightful Friendship Day Gift, decorative pieces help to create beautiful memories.




Chocolates makes a yummy and delicious Friendship Day gift for foodies. Go in for a hamper of your friend's favorite chocolate to bring that million dollar smile on his/her face. A zestful idea would be to make a decorated friendship basket consisting of your friend's favorite gift items like chocolates, candy, cookies, a bunch of flowers, etc.

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Friendship Day Pictures

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Happy Friendship Day

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Happy Friendship Day 2010

Friendship Day has come to be celebrated in a big way in India. The noble idea of honoring friends and friendship has really caught on with the youth in India and one can see the festival being enthusiastically celebrated by the youth especially, students.

Happy Friendship Day 2010 Date is on August 1, 2010 as International Happy Friendship Day 2010 is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. On this Friendship Day 2010 Date you can wish your friends through world Friendship Day Loyalty Quotes or FriendshipDay Sms Messages in Advance or Friendship Day 2010 wishes or Friendship Day greetings cards.

Many friends waiting long for when is friendship day in 2010 to wish each other with exchange of gifts and cards on this Friendship Day. “Friendship bands” are very popular in India and Nepal. With the advent of social networking sites, friendship day is also being celebrated online. The commercialization of the Friendship Day celebrations has led to some dismissing it as a “marketing gimmick”.

International Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is celebrated in a large number of countries. Best friends day is celebrated June 8 and is a different holiday. On this Friendship Day people spend time with their friends and express love for them. The exchange of Friendship Day Gifts like flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition of this occasion.

Sometimes, I forget to say hi,
Sometimes, I even miss to reply,
Sometimes, my message doesn’t reach you,
But, it doesn’t mean that I forget you,
I just giving you time to miss me!

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Friendship Day

Friendship Day?

Celebrate Friendship Day 2010 on August 1, Sunday

Human beings are social creatures and have always valued the importance of friends in their lives. To celebrate this noble feeling it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. Accordingly, first Sunday of August was declared as a holiday in US in honor of friends by a Proclamation made by US Congress in 1935. Since then, World Friendship Day is being celebrated every year on the first Sunday in the month of August.

This beautiful idea of celebrating Friendship Day was joyfully accepted by several other countries across the world. And today, many countries including India, celebrate the first Sunday of August as Friendship Day every year. Celebrating Friendship Day in a traditional manner, people meet their friends and exchange cards and flowers to honor their friends. Lot many social and cultural organization too celebrate the occasion and mark Friendship Day by hosting programs and get together.

It may be noted that some associations celebrate Friendship Day in an entirely different time of the year and with different customs. For instance,

• National Friendship Day is on the first Sunday in August.
• Women's Friendship Day is on the third Sunday in August
• International Friendship Month is February
• Old Friends, New Friends Week is the third week of May

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One night without cell phone

Really I never expected I’d survive a night without my mobile. I call it as my best friend; I don’t know whether it’s the SIM card or the cell itself. But one thing I knew, my cell was turning me mad. I got addicted to messaging and even though the 100 messages that my network provider offered never satisfied me.
I was disturbed by a feeling that my cell is dominating my thoughts and activities. Moreover my mobile needed a repair. So I gave it for servicing. You won’t believe, life without mobile is amazing. I could here the buzzing of wind, sound of animals and birds around me. Stars and moon danced around me. I’d see the nature smiling at me.
Wow! What a world it is, without cell phone creaking and vibrating from my pockets...

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Something to make me Smile

Smiling and making others smile
It’s my life’s motto
No one recognizes the pain behind
I’d never let others know.

Searching for a heart that loves me the best
Need a person who calls me close friend.
I can’t hold a second position
I don’t want to be a substitute.

Got many, everyone left
I smiled without regrets
World says it’s my fault
May be I’m the culprit.

Many gave me good company
But now I hate
As I realize everything is fake
As it has only a tone of compassion.

Every one leaves me
For a new destination,
For reviving old ones,
Come back happily to say ‘bye’.

I’m blessed with many good names
Bold, cute, caring,
Sweet, sincere and lovable.
No one leaves me without a smile.

Every time a person departs,
I’ll stay till he/she is out of sight.
What if they return with a smile and say,
‘Oye teddy bear! Just kidding! How can I leave you?’

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