Got.....................(Either you GET IT or you UNDERSTAND IT)

There is a tendency among many people to substitute 'GOT' for others verbs expressing possession, attainment, acquiring, achievement, arrival etc. Here is an example:

'I GOT on horseback within ten minutes after I GOT your letter. When I GOT to Canterbury, I GOT a Post Chaise for Town. But I GOT wet through before I GOT to Canterbury and I HAD GOT such a cold as I shall not be able to GET rid of easily. I GOT to Treasury about noon, but first of all I GOT shaved and dressed. I soon GOT into the secret of GETTING a memorial before the board, but I could not GET an answer then, however I GOT intelligence from the messenger that I should most likely GET one the next morning. As soon as I GOT back to my Inn, I GOT my supper and GOT to bed, it was not long before I GOT to sleep. When I GOT up in the morning, I GOT my breakfast, and then GOT myself dressed, that I might GET out in time to GET an answer to my memorial. As soon as I GOT it, I GOT into the Chaise, and GOT to Canterbury by three: and about tea time, I GOT home. I have GOT nothing particular for you, and so Adieu

This extract looks awkward but it looks better when 'GOT' is replaced with other apt words:

'I mounted my horse, or I was on Horseback within ten minutes after I received your letter. As soon as I arrived at Canterbury, I engaged (or hired) a post chaise for town. I was wet through before I reached Canterbury, and I had (or had taken) such a cold as I shall not easily cure. I arrived at the Treasury about noon, having previously shaved and dressed. I soon discovered the secret of introducing a memorial to the board. I could not however, obtain an immediate answer but the messenger told me, that I should probably receive one, next morning. I returned to my Inn, supt, went to bed, and slept well. I rose early and drest immediately after breakfast that I might be in time for the answer to my memorial. As soon as I received it, I took a post chaise, reached Canterbury by 3 PM, and my home about tea time. I have nothing particular to add.'


“So how about using the apt verbs from the next time onwards........................????”

Here is a section for you to make a difference. IMAge brings out an open to all contest and invites your worthwhile feedback. Do not forget to put in your entries in the ‘IMAge drop box’
Mark your choice:
1) ICICI launches new line of Credit Card on the ____________ Network.

· Citibank
· American Express
· ABN Amro
· Standard Chartered

2) Whom did Novak Djokovik defeat in the final of the ‘Pacific Life Open’?

· Roger Federer
· Feliciano Lopez
· Mardy Fish
· Rafeal Nadal

3) Name the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.

· Syed Yousaf Gillani
· Malik Qayyum
· Abdul Karim Rehman
· Nawaz Sharif

4) Which famous personality is introduced by IMAge in this issue?

· Bill Gates
· Steve Jobs
· Michael Jordan
· Ratan Tata

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5) Which is the presiding deity of the Sanghi Temple Complex?

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6) What is the deepest deep in the Marian Trench called?

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7) Positive stress is also known as _______________?

Two/Three sentences:

8) What is Six Sigma?

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9) What is the new call money account product launched by ICICI called?

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10) What is meant by the ‘Gift of the Gab’?

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FACULTY INPUT

It is indeed my profound privilege to be able to communicate to my very “dear” probationary officers through this window. I take this opportunity to congratulate each one of them for all that they have contributed for both self and the organization through various efforts in the past trimester.

I am glad that this group realizes the need to create a competitive edge for themselves considering the constantly evolving industry. I am also happy to note the strong urge to succeed in each one of you to go beyond the possible and carve a niche for your own self. I would like to wish the very best for all your efforts not only today but inall the times to come. I would look forward to see this group touch new horizons of recognition and appreciation with all the learning that this association at IMA has imparted to them. I would like to end with a famous quote: “The toughest thing about success is that you’ve got to keep on being a success”.

With best wishes today and always,
Sonia Sehgal

LAWS

Law of queue If you leave queues, the one you have left will start to move faster than the one you are in now.
Law of telephone When you dial a wrong number, you never get an engaged one.

Law of mechanics After your hands get coated with grease, your nose would begin to itch.

Law of workshop Any tool when dropped, will reach to the least accessible corner.

Law of result When you want to poove someone that the machine wont work, it will!!

Law of biomechanics The severity of the itch is inverely propertional to the reach.

ANSWERS

· Not so easy!!!

Letter ‘e’ is the most used alphabet in English. This is a paragraph with no ‘e’ in it.

· Simply……………… Complicated!!!

Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.

From Editors Desk

From the Editor’s Desk:
Dear colleagues,
While I write this article I feel more privileged than happy to share my views with bright minds and burgeoning visionaries of a splendid tomorrow. I take this opportunity to thank all my colleagues who bestowed upon me this opportunity. I extend a sincere note of gratitude. So here Section D unveils IMAge- a magazine to unleash your prowess that was latent within you and all it wanted was a lodestone to direct you to a place that only your mind can delve.

I am sure that all of us agree to the fact that we have a fantastic, energised class filled with ideas, talents and unique perceptions. It has just been about five weeks since we had our “Introductions Please” but it already seems that we have made relations that have a long way to go- as colleagues, as friends and as support systems. The nervous jitters have long lost their trace and the next few months are eagerly awaited. Here’s wishing my fellow participants the very best for all their future endeavours- their life at ICICI and beyond. Keep going!

IMAge. I dedicate this space to extend my appreciation to Mr. Mohanraj for this magazine is his brainchild. I also appreciate the thoughtfulness of Mr. Rahul Singh as this name is his creativity’s upshot. It is one of the best names we could have had. Now a little about our much touted magazine. In our day to day activities we seldom get a chance to pen our thoughts that not only gives us immense personal satisfaction but also proves to be an informative and resourceful repository for all. I am certain that in due course of time we can channelize our efforts to spread the span of IMAge across all sections and gather useful inputs that will enhance the character of the magazine.

I take this space to introduce the talented individuals who have worked diligently for the past week to compose this issue of the magazine. I feel privileged to dedicate this space to introduce the editorial team:

Sub-editor – Ms. Anubhuti Jain
Co-ordinator – Mr. Mohanraj
Design & Layout – Mr. Victor Chen
Executive Board – Mr. Jimit Shah, Mr. Manas Ranjan Mohanty, Mr. Sandeep Patel, Mr. Gaurav Singh, Ms. Sapna Holehonnur, Ms. Salila, Mr. Sharath kumar, Ms. Ekta Pundir and Mr. Pratyus Acharya.

1st of all we express our gratitude to Mr. B.V. Rao for his detailed budget contributions. On behalf of the editorial team I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Mr. Pritam Kar for his aesthetic logo, Ms. Saloni Juneja, Mr. Abhishek Jain, Chiranjibi Panda and Mr. Siddharth Juneja for their dedicated efforts. Also I thank all the participants for their wonderfully creative inputs as that is what made this magazine what it is today.

In this issue our team has tried its level best to include eclectic topics. However if you feel that there are certain areas we haven’t done justice to or need our attention do feel free to bring it to our notice. We would be more than happy to accommodate views and suggestions. Contact any of the editorial team members and we will try our level best to implement them.
We even have a space to address your personal grievances- a drop box to “drop” in your troubles and we make sure we provide you a solution to get away with, even if it just means a hand to hold. We ensure you that we will make you feel at home right here- amongst us. Feel free to ink your gloom away.

I hope you enjoy this issue of our monthly magazine. We certainly had a wonderful time compiling it, sincerely wishing you have manifold the worth reading it!
I wrap my thoughts, strongly resisting the urge to continue, to present you Section D magazine IMAge- Imagination Unleashed.
Keep reading, writing and envisioning!

Best Regards,
Reshma Menon.