Happy Birthday to Toilet Paper – How crazy is this?

Birthday of toilet paper, a daily usage utility that guarantees reliable virus protection and hygiene, was celebrated recently on August 26 by the members of a Holiday Retirement Village. On last Thursday, members of this community ate cake and ice cream and party whole night to celebrate this memorable occasion.

Estimates vary, but according to the president of this retirement village, the toilet paper was used for the very first time on August 26, 580. They have conducted some research into the history of toilet paper and finally decided on the date.

If you go by the history, then Joseph Gayetty of New York was the first man who got the credit for inventing toilet paper in the year 1857. But, it was a failed venture as toilet paper made of flat sheet did not work. After few years, toilet paper on a roll was developed by Walter Alcock of Great Britain.

But, after a decade of many experimental ventures finally in 1867 the Scott brothers (Thomas, Edward and Clarence) of Philadelphia successfully launched and marketed small rolls of perforated paper. People were waiting enthusiastically. So, they grabbed it, used it like never before - it was a hit in the market. The journey of a great toilet paper making company (Scott Paper Co.) started that way.

So, on next August 26, don’t forget to buy a cake and celebrate the birthday of toilet paper.

Happy Birthday Toilet Paper!

We Need Religion More Than Education: How Crazy is That?

Good News: A recent survey of 200 charitable organizations across the globe found that donations to nonprofit groups or NGOs increased by almost 25% last year.

Hang on...don't be so happy, read on...

Bad News: Not all charitable organizations gained equally from this increase.

• Religious groups gained the most (30 percent).
• Followed by environmental groups (23 percent).
• Whereas educational charitable organizations get a marginal increase in donations (3 percent).

So, people are ready to give more donations for charities, but their priority is not education as they prefer to give more to religious organizations. Don't you think it's crazy?

It's not only that the funds from Arabian and Gulf countries boosting Madrassaes, but more surprisingly the donations from western and developed countries going to the religious organizations.

I just wonder, what makes these people believe that religious organizations need more help than educational institutions? It becomes more ridiculous, when we all are aware of the terrible state of education and literacy rate in developing and poor countries.

Tell me, how crazy is that?

Delhi: City No. 1 in India to Live in – How crazy is this?

Today, I got a report (by Ernst & Young) on the net that says Delhi is the best place India to live in!!! I was feeling like crazy while reading it. Can you believe it? Here is some excerpt from that report:

“Riding on its high quality of life, transportation infrastructure and overall labor force contributing to its economic growth, Delhi has emerged on top among 48 Indian cities, including Mumbai, as the best place to reside, according to a report by Ernst & Young.”

I think, people of Delhi know the facts and will laugh when they come to know that Delhi has become City No.1. As a resident of this city I can tell you that Ernst & Young has gone mad as life here is nothing less than “hell” for an ordinary people.




We know what it takes to travel in a DTC or Blueline bus during office hours. Just think about the traffic at ITO crossing or Delhi-Gurgaon high way. Recently we have seen the terrible condition of Delhi’s transportation infrastructure when Blueline operators went off the road. What about the water logging in a number of places just after a 5 minutes rain? Just can’t imagine what will happen to Delhi, if it experiences the similar kind of rain fall as in Mumbai or Kolkata. Is that what we call a good transportation infrastructure?

The most painful feature of Delhi’s infrastructure is the power cut during hot summer. After a day’s hard work you return home to find yourself in dark. 45 degree C accompanying a long power cut - unimaginable conditions. I just wonder…how can the life in the capital city of world’s largest democracy be so pathetic? Also, don’t forget the problem of clean drinking water!

And still the No. 1 city in India to live in? How crazy is that?