Every 18-year old male goes through this rite of passage. It’s a transformation where boys become men. Yeah, I am talking about National Service where one has to soldier on for two years before he embarks on his tertiary education or working career. It is a real wonder how the army can transform a “fresh-out-of-school” […]
It is always heartwarming to read motivating stories which uplift us. We may not be able to vouch for the story’s authenticity. But it is not important. What matters is that they capture our hearts, set us thinking and create a desire within us to act positively. A lesson can be learnt from the success […]
It is always heartwarming to read inspirational stories which uplift us. They capture our hearts, set us thinking and create a desire within us to act positively. The Jolly Good Times brings you stories which have been told many times but they never fail to warm our hearts each time: The batch of college students […]
“Jeena, Jeena Kaise Jeena…” resonated melodiously — we were teleported into the film world of Bollywood extravaganza. My wife and I were on board Superstar Gemini, owned and managed by the Star Cruises. Trepidation set in as we hastily made our way onto the deck. It was our maiden trip on a cruise. But the […]
General knowledge has been defined with much sophistication by the experts in the field. Put simply, it is the information we collect gradually from various sources like TV, books, magazines etc, on different subjects (like what Jolly Good Times offers). This is in contrast to the detailed information on subjects studied formally. Besides making great […]
In our daily lives, we may have come across terms which are good to know but might have overlooked it as we are bombarded with “infobesity” or information overload. Then again, some of these terms may be worth knowing as it gives a feeling of empowerment in our daily activities; e.g. while meeting our clients. […]
It is always heartwarming to read motivating stories which uplift us. They capture our hearts, set us thinking and create a desire within us to act positively. The Jolly Good Times brings you stories which have been told many times but they never fail to warm our hearts each time: Two children were playing in […]
Tom Cruise is an enigma; he defies age. His boyish good looks never fail to charm. He is still alluring as when he made an impact in Top Gun in 1986. As pilot Maverick, he was synonymous with the Aviator sunglasses and a cocky attitude. And he revived the sales of Ray ban sunglasses. Such […]
Mention Siem Reap and our minds inadvertently drift towards the Angkor Wat. Yes! Siem Reap is the gateway to the much revered millennium-old temple ruins of the Khmer empire. However, with no disrespect to the hallowed ground, my recent visit to Siem Reap showed me that the picturesque city has more to offer than the […]
I once attended a seminar on alternative medicine. The presenter explained: “If we apply this ointment to the affected area, the pain will be ELEVATED instantaneously. She had obviously confused alleviate with elevate. She had used “elevated” which means raised, uplifted, high up, etc. The right word should have been ALLEVIATED which means less severe. […]