Navtej Kohli Interest Blog

Navtej Kohli is a die hard football lover.  Here on Navtej Kohli interest blog, he took some time out to congratulate the underdogs Spain, who came out 1-0 against Germany.

Congratulations to Spain on winning Euro 2008 after a long haul of 44 years. The turning point in the match was when Torres made a historic goal that took team Spain all the way to Victory. I think they won because they went on the offensive and kept on attacking.

For the uninitiated, Spain beat Germany 1-0 in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna. It was for the second time they won European championship. It was indeed a deserving victory. The team showed great football and needless to say, played so much better than Germany.

These days Navtej Kohli is busy honing his writing skills, and now he is foraying into poetry.

Many people hush their poetic instincts, lest people will make fun or laugh at them. But I think creativity flows freely in nature, without any restraints. Humans are innovative beings and creativity comes naturally. No matter if it’s painting, dancing, singing or writing on whatever subject.

Poetry is one such form of creative self-expression. Anytime you feel that the whole world is against you and no one understands you, do nothing, just resort to a pen and paper. Let the feelings flow through pen on paper.

Poetry is not something separate from life or something that we read in our English textbooks. It is a silent voice that echoes between us. I’m really happy to have discovered this lyrical way of conveying emotions. It engages my mind while allowing me to be creative. What on earth could be more fulfilling than to see your own piece of writing!

Don’t buy what I say? See for yourself then. Once you’ll start this hobby, trust me there will be no looking back.

Last week my friend Navtej Kohli (we have same names) came to visit me. He was very upset, almost in tears. After a few minutes of consoling him, he blurted out his misery. He was diagnosed with diabetes 2. He came straight from his doctor’s clinic to my place. He was undergoing tests from last couple of weeks that I was not aware of, and today doctor finally diagnosed him of diabetes. Understanding what a shock it can be, I started to talk to him, console him hoping that what I was saying would be of help and encouragement to him. But surprisingly, diabetes alone wasn’t the reason of his grief.

I was stunned when he told me the reason. It was his friends, who knowing of his ailment did not want him to come on the holiday they had been planning. For them, he was now reduced to a sick lot that they won’t prefer to drag along.

What an irony! When you have such friends you don’t want any enemies?  

We all like to socialize, to make friends. Friends of the kind we can share our good and bad times with. True friends are those who accept us as we are, with our varying degrees of strengths and weaknesses. Some of our friends will be closer to us than others. It is during situations like this that can really be a test of friendship for us. If they really are your friends they will be willing to sit down with you and allow you to open your heart and speak up your troubles.

It is during such times you find out who your friends really are. As for me, I have some great friends. We have learned to communicate well to each other. For what I believe is friends don’t let friends go, and if they let you go, they were never your friends.

Learn how to cook fire roasted nachos with Navtej Kohli. If you’re planning a camping trip with kids, cooking can be a big trouble. But why fear, when Navtej Kohli’s easy to cook recipes are here. Let your hungry campers fend for themselves, under your supervision though.

So, get ready for a grand family feast with some delectable fire roasted nachos .

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
PER SERVING:

• 4 3/8-inch disposable aluminum pie pan
• 1/2 cup tortilla chips
• 1/2 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack
• Toppings, such as diced tomatoes and bell peppers, sliced jalapeños, and black beans
• 12- by 16-inch piece of foil
• Salsa (optional)

Method:
1. Combine all the ingredients in the pan. Then seal it in foil (a double layer if you’re cooking over an open flame) as shown, folding over the extra foil at the top to make a sturdy handle to poke a stick or tongs through.

2. Hold the packet over a campfire or set it directly on a grill to melt the cheese, about 10 minutes. Let the pack cool briefly, then open it carefully. Serve with salsa, if desired.

Hi there! Here I’m back on Navtej Kohli interest blog with one more useful post for all you photography freaks out there. Taking a flawless photograph is not as easy as it may seem to be. All it takes is some common sense coupled with an experimentive mind.

Photography is an art that is tried by many and only mastered by a few. Taking pictures may seem as simple as 1-2-3, but there are several factors that make a photograph stick out of bunch. So, what it takes to make a good photograph?

Just three things:
1.    Plenty of light
2.    Suitable background
3.    Visual clarity

Once you get hold of these three, your photograph will be a masterpiece. Let me explain how each of these factors contributes in taking that picture prefect shot. To start with lighting, a well lit vista gives clarity to your subject. Mastering basics of lighting is an essential ability to any good photographer. Lighting creates contrast. A well contrasted photograph is delight for both the photographer and the viewer. Proper lighting adds depth to your subject, whilst adding life to the overall setting. You can play with light to accent a particular feature or for creating that dramatic appeal.

Next, we come to backdrops. A photographer has to be careful while choosing a background. Where on one hand a well-chosen background sets the mood of a picture, it tells your subject’s story, on the other. It underlines several trifling details that are not so apparent otherwise. However, choosing a backdrop is just one part. What comes first is the proper planning of all important details for your photo shoot. Remember, a backdrop must serve the purpose of photo shoot and more importantly the subject’s purpose in having his/her pictures taken. A rule of thumb - areas that can be 1) easily remembered, 2) are distinct and 3) meets the purpose of the shoot makes best backdrops.
Altar for a church wedding, soccer goal for your child’s first soccer game, cake for a birthday party etc. count for some of the most eye-catching and easily recognized backdrop examples.

For a studio photo shoot, I recommend backdrops that will augment the appearance of your subject. They must emphasize the features of your subject. A backdrop must complement the subject instead of distracting the viewer to other superfluous details. A harmonious backdrop calls for extra attention and creativity. Suggested photography backdrops are those that don’t clash with subject’s apparel and makeup. Last but not least, backdrops should be free of any stains, spots or wrinkles.

If your subject wants outdoor theme, better go outdoors than using replicated backdrops in the studio. Shooting outdoors may seem simple, but there are lots of distractions in the open that may steal the focus on your subject. Therefore, caution is required. Take care there are no bystanders or people passing by.

Last comes visual clarity. Now, do I need to explain this? If you take due care in the preceding steps, results automatically follow in terms of visual clarity. One should perform all steps properly since the purpose of each step is to accomplish a perfect photo, free from all sort of visual clutter.

So, what are you waiting for? Open your creative eye and start capturing right away. Make a conscious effort to know what your subject is looking for and let that understanding lead your instincts in choosing the appropriate background.

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Today I come across another study challenging conventional wisdom and a very popular belief, unburdening oneself is healthy. This study paradoxically says that bottling up your feelings is better. Navtej Kohli Interest Blog features the complete report:

Debunking the popular notion that unburdening oneself might be normal or even healthy, the study suggests that those who remain silent might be better off than those who vent their feelings!

In a finding that goes against conventional wisdom, a new study contends that it is better to keep your feelings bottled up - particularly after experiencing a traumatic event like a terrorist attack.

The study, by Mark Seery of the University of Buffalo, focused on people’s responses to the terrorist attacks of Sep 11, 2001.

The findings have important implications for expectations of how people should respond in the face of a collective trauma affecting a community or a nation, said Seery.

He said the results should not be interpreted to mean that expressing one’s thoughts and feelings is harmful or that if someone wants to express their emotions they should not do so.

“It’s important to remember that not everyone copes with events in the same way, and in the immediate aftermath of a collective trauma, it is perfectly healthy to not want to express one’s thoughts and feelings,” he noted.

“We found… people who chose not to express were better off than people who did choose to express,” Seery said.

Seery pointed out that immediately after last year’s tragic shootings at Virginia Tech University there were many “talking head” psychiatrists in the media describing how important it is to get all the students expressing their feelings.

“Instead, we should be telling people there is likely nothing wrong if they do not want to express their thoughts and feelings after experiencing a collective trauma.

“In fact, they can cope quite successfully and, according to our results, are likely to be better off than someone who does want to express his or her feelings.”

Hmmm…Sounds Interesting!

I think bottling up feelings to an extent is normal, but there has to be a point of saturation. As for myself, I really cant dissimulate my feelings for long! What About  you?