Lets' Keep Khaadi Alive. Lets' Preserve this tradition

Leaders

There are three kinds of people in the World

1. The ones who act according to the rules of the world. They are the loyals.

2.  Ones who act against the rules of the world. They are the rebels.

3.  Ones who make the world act according to their own rules. They are the leaders.

November 1, 1800- The White House becomes the official Residence of US President

Yes, the most powerful residential complex in the world was first inhabited on this date, some 214 years back.

White House as everyone of us knows it as the official residence and the principal work place of the President of the United States of America, stands firm grounded on 1600, Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington D.C.

Designed by James Hoban, an architect of Irish origin, the construction began in 1792 and was completed in 1800. The structure was painted white using  Aquia Creek Sandstone in Neoclassical style. John Adams was the first US President to enter The White House on November 1, 1800.  Incoming Presidents made  changes in the designs & interiors  as per  their requirements and tastes. 

Thomas Jefferson, the third President expanded the building outward. During the War of 1812, the British Army set the  structure ablaze. It was later reconstructed.

Today, the complex consists of 

- The Executive Residence

- The West Wing

- The East Wing

- The Eisenhower Executive Office Building

- The former state department (Contains offices for the President's staff, Vice President' staff, and the guest house known as "Blair House"

The term "White House" remained only a nickname till President Theodore Roosevelt made it official in September 1901.

The premises is spread across 18 acres of land.

Reference: http://www.whitehousehistory.org/

This Diwali, Be Indian, Buy Indian, Celebrate Indian

Best Case: Don't Burn Crackers.
Best Alternative: In case you still wanna burn them, make sure you buy Indian make at least. Avoid Chinese ones. This will help some one back at Sivakasi feed his/ her family. Remember friends, Diwali is an Indian festival. Let it remain Indian. Please buy earthen lamps from our potters rather than Chinese lamps from the market. Let's shine the Diwali of these traditional artisans.

Have a "Sweet, Pious, Meaningful, prosperous and Happy Diwali"