There is something 'fishy' in RFD!!

Jadu ki jhappi

2009-01-11T23:19:00.000-08:00

A sincere handshake/hug can do wonders!

The 'Attitude Rockers' did a practical demonstration of the same. They called the folks over for small audio-visual from youtube http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

This set the stage for an interesting exercise. All were given a piece of paper... and asked to interact with people they were not in touch with. This was to be initiated & closed with a handshake/hug.

The chaos was worth watching... pics in the slideshow on the right!

Good show, attitude rockers! We are expecting more such stuff from you...

Poll results: Recognition for doing good work

2008-09-23T23:24:00.000-07:00

Firstly, apologies to the group for not maintaining the pace set by third floor employees. The fault is with the author (who has a solid excuse) & not due to lack of enthusiasm in the workgroup.

The poll results are out. The enthusiasm levels were better this time.
24 employees polled (around 50% sample size).
The good news is that 70% people have been appreciated! That's wonderful!

Out of the 30% employees not appreciated, there are some interesting responses. 12% believe that its a farce (recognition, my foot!). Something that the seniors could look into.

Dear all, thanks for your participation. The honesty shown is definitely inspiring. Please keep checking this space for more updates.

Movie screening

2008-09-02T00:40:00.001-07:00

On 29 August, the 'Attitude Rockers' sprung a very pleasant surprise. Like typical Bollywood style movie releases, there was adequate drama created with posters & messages.

The clandestine operation consisted of one person setting up the laptop on the 8th floor conference room, and ensuring that the Bose speakers were working fine... there was another one to ensure that no-one gets the inside story till showtime!!

Just before the show started, the birthday babies (Amit, Smiley, Pravin, Vishal, Venkat, and kiran) were brought together for a small celebration

the 'B' listers

saathi haath badhana

while the on-lookers waited patiently for their share

The show started with Ponmany finally sharing the purpose of the meeting, which was to screen the original documentary on 'Fish'

Good show, Attitude Rockers- Danny, Ponmany, Supriya, Yatin!!
We are sure that this will give us the correct perspective on 'Fish philosophy'...

Poll results: Fish initiative

2008-08-27T00:17:00.000-07:00

11 folks participated in the poll. The results are:

9 unequivocal Yesses (81%)
1 unequivocal Nooooo (9%)
1 person said that he has work to do!! (9%)

Looks positive! However, it would have been great if we had more participation, which would have given us a better/accurate picture...

Here's another one for you guys!

In the last 6 months, has someone at work talked to you about your progress? Poll on...

Independence day

2008-08-20T03:03:00.000-07:00

14th August was a very exciting day on 3rd floor, Metropolitan. When one passed through the main entrance, a very aesthetically done rangoli welcomed them. Yes, RFD was celebrating Independence day! And how!!

The office was decorated with ribbons & balloons.

Special bands were created out of the three colours of our tricolour & employees could choose a colour that they liked। Depending on the colour you chose, a thought was shared with you...

The celebration began with the flag hoisting ceremony

Dinanath spoke passionately about the need to cherish our independence...

And people listened.

A slogan writing contest had been organised earlier in the week and the winners were announced
The first prize went to Ms. Pranali Sawant!

अभिनव अपना गर्व हैं।

स्वतंत्रता ६१ वा सुवार्नापर्व हैं।

ना हो पाए हम उन क्षणों के साक्षी

पर आओ उसे निभाना हमारा कर्तव्य हैं!

शहीदों की कुर्बानी व्यर्थ ना जाए

सोने की चिडिया फिर ले चेह्चेहाये

देखे ये जो ख्वाब उन्होंने भारत के

आओ उनको हकीकत की धरती पर लाए

Dinanath's entry was also very interesting...

हर बस्ती मैं उजाला हो

हर हाथ मैं निवाला हो

हस्ते बच्चे बसते हो

निखरे निखरे रस्ते हो

बनायेंगे हम इस धरती को स्वर्ग से भी महान

वादा करते हैं हम की छु लेंगे आसमान

Anil Vaidya could not be present for the celebration and hence his entry was read...

हर आँख में खुशी के आँसू

हाथों में हाथ बांधे

चले हैं हम सब एक साथ

बने हे हर होठ पर हे मुस्कान

यही हे भारत देश की शान

करे हम भारतमाता के गुन गान

चले हम अपना सीना तान

चलो अपनाए इश्वर का यह वरदान

All good things come to an end. Special thanks to all the office boys/staff who helped put up such a great show!!

Play group is quick on the draw!!

2008-08-13T05:59:00.000-07:00

Before the dust could settle down, the play group was at the task with a vengeance!! Their job was to play... and play they did!!

The play group consisting of Irshad, Subroto, Sharmila, Kiran, Deepali, Harshal, and Guru organised an independence day quiz during the lunch break. Since the 3rd floor is full of honest people, the reporter can proudly say that there was no information sharing at all!!

The tension was palpable...

Stress levels were extremely high :-)

But the toughies still managed a smile

The winners- Niraj & Supriya

Play group: Please don't relax! The other sub-committees were heard murmuring about a coup d'état!!

Sarvesh presents a 'fish' to RFD

2008-08-12T23:25:00.000-07:00

Everyone was curious! All of us had been told to to be available in the board room on the 8th floor for a meeting. When we reached there, we saw Sarvesh with a ready smile (with hint of mischief) waiting for us.

He shared his experience as a sponsor for 'Ignited'. His wards had done a book review on a book called 'Fish'. He was so happy with that work that he decided to share the same with the third floor...

Sarvesh in action

The book talks about taking charge of your life. Since we spend more than 75% of our time in our respective workplaces, it is our responsibility to enjoy this time. There are 4 ways of doing the same; choose your attitude, play, make their day, and be present. At the end of the presentation, volunteers were sought and the list is given below:

Choose your attitude

- Danny, Ponmany, Supriya, and Yatin

Play
- Irshaad, Subroto, Sharmila, Kiran, Deepali, Harshal, and Guru

Make their day

- Rashmi, Ashok, and Leena

Be present

- Lakshmi, Samita, Milan, and Bhushan

Best wishes to the volunteers!! I am looking fwd to some serious fun on third floor!!