No this isnt a film review. Dont generally write one as have friends who can give much better reviews and describe the film in much better way than I can.
Also i dont generally copy ideas from peoples blogs, neither do i copy the theme/content of the posts. But as they say in Indian Film Industry, have been inspired from Pratiksha's O3 blogs and hence am writing this post.
And its not the viewing of the film that made me write this post. Its rather its tagline. "Every child is special" does make you wonder whether its really true [mainly bec of introspection :)].
But the tagline of this post of mine would rather be "Every friend is special". I was often asked as to whos my best friend and i kept wondering as each friend had their level of closeness and mutual sharing. How can one compare a friend with other. If thats done the entire meaning of friendship is lost. A friend is to be accepted the way (s)he is and cherished for the way the friendship is.
But yeah, not sirf dard mein, but aise bhi beetein lamhe bahut yaad aatein hai.
Those innumerous train travels and eating of bhajiyas and samosas, those bunking of classes to play cricket, those burgers & cocktails at canteen in school, those bike rides & writing of poetry, those long talks on phone & fighting on petty things, those childish arguments, watching movies together & sipping coffee @ CCD/Barista/TCs/Mint, those filmy dialogues, those night-outs at my home, those sessions where we played cards/sequence/cricket, those cricket matches & ducks at grounds on sundays, those trips to and from surat in buses, those drinking sessions in daman/'k'ampus, and many many more......
Sorry if i forgot something very significant... Just that am posting this at 2 in the night might justify the (unintentional) omission.
Hope you had as much fun reading this post as much as I did remembering all those times.
In the end, theres a feeling of nostalgia. And my heart says "Jaane kaha gaye woh din, ab nahi lagta dil yaaron ke bin"
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Team Work or the lack of it.
We all keep talking about the importance of team work and that the group should be in synergy and work towards a common goal. Its not only important in corporate world but also in sports and other group tasks.
Am quoting a real-life example here which was so very ordinary but could turn out to be a bigger lesson than any of the OB chapters.
The other night our group of 7 - Alok, Gaurav, Girish, Mayank, Mohit, Neha and me, had gone for dinner to a restaurant called SEA QUEEN. But even before reaching there we saw glimpses of conflicting individual choices. After eventually deciding on SEA QUEEN and landing there, everyone had their own choices. Some wanted to have 'kofta' while others wanted to have 'mushroom'. There was yet another group who wanted to drink beer and someone who wanted to have weird starters like German Potato Salad. If it was a marketing CASE STUDY, all these could have worked as criteria for segmenting. But we had gone there as one bunch of friends and couldnt understand why no one even wanted to compromise and eat something that everyone could share.
Due to all the arguments, someone suggested to order whatever one wanted. Someone also suggested to form 2 groups of 4 & 3 and order food of their choices. Eventually, in order to please everyone we ended up ordering so much that couldnt eat some of it.
Just remembered the days when our college (DDIT) group of 14 went out to eat. Inspite of being exactly double in size, it always seemed to be in complete harmony. May be after all the work experience, it was the ego that came into the picture and made people make their presence felt by ordering something weird.
But the group is generally insync because each of us work as a seperate entity. Looking forward to another OB lesson on our next dinner outing ;)
Am quoting a real-life example here which was so very ordinary but could turn out to be a bigger lesson than any of the OB chapters.
The other night our group of 7 - Alok, Gaurav, Girish, Mayank, Mohit, Neha and me, had gone for dinner to a restaurant called SEA QUEEN. But even before reaching there we saw glimpses of conflicting individual choices. After eventually deciding on SEA QUEEN and landing there, everyone had their own choices. Some wanted to have 'kofta' while others wanted to have 'mushroom'. There was yet another group who wanted to drink beer and someone who wanted to have weird starters like German Potato Salad. If it was a marketing CASE STUDY, all these could have worked as criteria for segmenting. But we had gone there as one bunch of friends and couldnt understand why no one even wanted to compromise and eat something that everyone could share.
Due to all the arguments, someone suggested to order whatever one wanted. Someone also suggested to form 2 groups of 4 & 3 and order food of their choices. Eventually, in order to please everyone we ended up ordering so much that couldnt eat some of it.
Just remembered the days when our college (DDIT) group of 14 went out to eat. Inspite of being exactly double in size, it always seemed to be in complete harmony. May be after all the work experience, it was the ego that came into the picture and made people make their presence felt by ordering something weird.
But the group is generally insync because each of us work as a seperate entity. Looking forward to another OB lesson on our next dinner outing ;)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Roobaroo - 2007
Roobaroo is the inter section competition which was held in IIM-K thats strecthed across 3 days starting from thursday and ending with a grand party on saturday.
The events ranged from Theme Quiz (Greek Mythology) to marathon to dumbcharades to treasure hunt.
Saturday was the grand finale and in race for the trophy were Section A and Section C. I am in Section C and we call ourselves Sec-C. In grand finale we had competitions in the field of group/solo dance, solo/group singing, instrumental, skit and others.
I was a part of the dance group and we performed first. We also ranked first as there was no competition in the group dances.
I also danced solo on songs "dus bahane" and "dhoom again". It was more of an impromopto decission and hadnt practised the dance even once. I gave my name just for the sake of more entries from our section. Forgot many steps in the second song but the overall performance was considered decent (though i didnt like it at all). Hence i landed at 3rd place.
Our section got prizes for other competitions too and eventually were declared winners. But there seems to be some controversy now about the winners and actual point tally. Lets see who eventually is the winner. We had a great time.
And then came the party. With lots of booze and loud music everyone went into a trance and was having a great time. There was a lot of head banging, hip shaking, cheek kissing going on.
The party ended at 4am and then we formed a group (of around 20) and were singing songs ranging from Maeri to Lemon tree.
Have a very sore throat now and could hardly speak in the morn.
Will be uploading the pics soon on "http://neel-pics-iimk.blogspot.com"
Now comes the tough part... STUDIES!!!
The events ranged from Theme Quiz (Greek Mythology) to marathon to dumbcharades to treasure hunt.
Saturday was the grand finale and in race for the trophy were Section A and Section C. I am in Section C and we call ourselves Sec-C. In grand finale we had competitions in the field of group/solo dance, solo/group singing, instrumental, skit and others.
I was a part of the dance group and we performed first. We also ranked first as there was no competition in the group dances.
I also danced solo on songs "dus bahane" and "dhoom again". It was more of an impromopto decission and hadnt practised the dance even once. I gave my name just for the sake of more entries from our section. Forgot many steps in the second song but the overall performance was considered decent (though i didnt like it at all). Hence i landed at 3rd place.
Our section got prizes for other competitions too and eventually were declared winners. But there seems to be some controversy now about the winners and actual point tally. Lets see who eventually is the winner. We had a great time.
And then came the party. With lots of booze and loud music everyone went into a trance and was having a great time. There was a lot of head banging, hip shaking, cheek kissing going on.
The party ended at 4am and then we formed a group (of around 20) and were singing songs ranging from Maeri to Lemon tree.
Have a very sore throat now and could hardly speak in the morn.
Will be uploading the pics soon on "http://neel-pics-iimk.blogspot.com"
Now comes the tough part... STUDIES!!!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Aao CRIB kare!
Crib! Crib! Crib!
I often used to wonder what the biggest problem our country faced was. I personally felt that the 2 major forces which held India back were PROVERTY and ILLITERACY. Yes, corruption, overpopulation and complacency are also major issues but these are lifeless. They exist due to the above mentioned 2 major problems. These can be termed as side-effects.
But off-late I seem to have changed my opinion and now feel that it’s the mindset of the people. They resist accepting the change which is for the better of the most and fail to understand the status quo. These guys just crib about anything and everything. (Hope I am not doing the same). Ill just quote a few examples which made (inspired would be the most inappropriate word) me write this post.
RJ once was cribbing about the rain and that it forms puddles on the road. Wasn’t he the one who was waiting for it eagerly few days back? Doesn’t he know what respite rains bring to people?
Then I heard him crib about the construction work that was going on to widen the roads. Wasn’t he the one who pointed out that the hawkers were occupying valuable space by roadside which could be used for vehicles to commute on?
Then I was reading a national newspaper and they had carried out a survey and came up with stats which mentioned how much electricity and water was wasted in a movie shoot. Doesn’t the same news company vouch for exclusive rights of the awards function? Isn’t it the media house that wants bollywood to bring an Oscar to India?
Being so much exposed to media of all sorts I almost came to a conclusion that it was the cribbing nature of the people here which don’t let the country prosper. Can’t they just mind their own business and let the concerned person do his work. But after all it is about the TRPs, the advertisements and MONEY!
I often used to wonder what the biggest problem our country faced was. I personally felt that the 2 major forces which held India back were PROVERTY and ILLITERACY. Yes, corruption, overpopulation and complacency are also major issues but these are lifeless. They exist due to the above mentioned 2 major problems. These can be termed as side-effects.
But off-late I seem to have changed my opinion and now feel that it’s the mindset of the people. They resist accepting the change which is for the better of the most and fail to understand the status quo. These guys just crib about anything and everything. (Hope I am not doing the same). Ill just quote a few examples which made (inspired would be the most inappropriate word) me write this post.
RJ once was cribbing about the rain and that it forms puddles on the road. Wasn’t he the one who was waiting for it eagerly few days back? Doesn’t he know what respite rains bring to people?
Then I heard him crib about the construction work that was going on to widen the roads. Wasn’t he the one who pointed out that the hawkers were occupying valuable space by roadside which could be used for vehicles to commute on?
Then I was reading a national newspaper and they had carried out a survey and came up with stats which mentioned how much electricity and water was wasted in a movie shoot. Doesn’t the same news company vouch for exclusive rights of the awards function? Isn’t it the media house that wants bollywood to bring an Oscar to India?
Being so much exposed to media of all sorts I almost came to a conclusion that it was the cribbing nature of the people here which don’t let the country prosper. Can’t they just mind their own business and let the concerned person do his work. But after all it is about the TRPs, the advertisements and MONEY!
Evolution
Evolution
The other day, me and my friends were sitting in a café and discussing about various things and suddenly somebody came up with the term EVOLUTION. That led the discussion to how human being evolved and that we got our backs straightened, our thumbs got closer to index finger, our brains got smarter, etc. Then we discussed about movie Evolution and Hollywood movies in general. Then came the inevitable comparison of Hollywood and Bollywood and how they themselves have evolved with time. This like India v/s Pakistan is discussed with great passion and excitement. The group is always divided into Bollywood lovers and Hollywood fanatics. But then someone mentioned the persona of the Hollywood Heroes and how they were so different from their Bollywood counterparts. The discussion as usual couldn’t reach to a consensus.
I went back home and couldn’t stop comparing Indian movie stars amongst themselves. Then I remembered the term EVOLUTION. Some actors seem to have evolved with time while the rest still play safe by doing roles they are good at vouching for commercial success. Amir Khan, at the start of the career, did run around tress singing songs, trying to woo the heroines, but he evolved with time and knows his responsibility. Now he does films with a message, roles that have substance. On the other hand, Sharukh Khan still doesn’t want to come out of the Yash Raj and Yash Johar banner. He will continue doing the same roles with different heroines. The biggest surprise was lack of evolution of Amitabh Bachchan. Everyone thought that after KBC and tens of films and hundreds of advertisements, His debts would have been cleared. He also has a working wife, son & daughter-in-law. But He is still ready to do the pathetic advts. I think He’s failed to evolve with time. Hope he doesn’t loose the hard-earned respect and love of so many of His fans.
The other day, me and my friends were sitting in a café and discussing about various things and suddenly somebody came up with the term EVOLUTION. That led the discussion to how human being evolved and that we got our backs straightened, our thumbs got closer to index finger, our brains got smarter, etc. Then we discussed about movie Evolution and Hollywood movies in general. Then came the inevitable comparison of Hollywood and Bollywood and how they themselves have evolved with time. This like India v/s Pakistan is discussed with great passion and excitement. The group is always divided into Bollywood lovers and Hollywood fanatics. But then someone mentioned the persona of the Hollywood Heroes and how they were so different from their Bollywood counterparts. The discussion as usual couldn’t reach to a consensus.
I went back home and couldn’t stop comparing Indian movie stars amongst themselves. Then I remembered the term EVOLUTION. Some actors seem to have evolved with time while the rest still play safe by doing roles they are good at vouching for commercial success. Amir Khan, at the start of the career, did run around tress singing songs, trying to woo the heroines, but he evolved with time and knows his responsibility. Now he does films with a message, roles that have substance. On the other hand, Sharukh Khan still doesn’t want to come out of the Yash Raj and Yash Johar banner. He will continue doing the same roles with different heroines. The biggest surprise was lack of evolution of Amitabh Bachchan. Everyone thought that after KBC and tens of films and hundreds of advertisements, His debts would have been cleared. He also has a working wife, son & daughter-in-law. But He is still ready to do the pathetic advts. I think He’s failed to evolve with time. Hope he doesn’t loose the hard-earned respect and love of so many of His fans.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
In a nutshell
Success to you means…
Failure of others… lol just kidding… ofcourse achieving something which u deserve and longed for.
What has been the turning point of your life?
Me getting a mobile phone and the evolution of SMS technology.
What turns you on?
Music and good looks
What turns you off?
Body odour and foul smell.
What is your greatest extravagance?
2 mobile phones earned by me and my IPod.
What do you lie about?
Anything and everything… but it is to prevent somebody’s heart from breaking.
How do you like to be wooed?
Just come over to me and propose… I like to be wooed by a seductress and do dream of it too…
In one line, how would you describe yourself?
Do I need that much space… anyways it would be fun loving and sporty character.
Your favourite one -liner?
Don’t let ur parents down, they have brought u up.
What is your favourite hangout zone?
Cafes & Lounges as there are not many discs in Ahmedabad.
What was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
Don’t remember one.
If you were marooned on a desert island, who would be your ideal companion?
Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) ofcourse.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Know myself a bit better as am very bad at introspection.
The best compliment you’ve ever received?
“My happy go lucky nature rubs off on others.” (received by a fellow blogger MAMSI) and “u dance well” many times during Navaratri.
The worst criticism you’ve had to face?
Don’t remember one.
What is your life mantra?
Live and let live. Love one and all. Theres a lighter side to everything.
What is your favourite journey?
To Kashmir and the climb of the mountain to go to Vaishno Devi.
Where do you see yourself five years down the line?
Posting more and more blogs. And ones that make some sense.
What do you do first thing in the morning?
Brush my teeth and see ki its immediately followed by a cup of tea.
And the last thing before you go to bed?
Grab my pillow, put my Reliance phone for charging, reset the alarms and then go to sleep. Try recalling the happenings of the day but fail miserably.
Failure of others… lol just kidding… ofcourse achieving something which u deserve and longed for.
What has been the turning point of your life?
Me getting a mobile phone and the evolution of SMS technology.
What turns you on?
Music and good looks
What turns you off?
Body odour and foul smell.
What is your greatest extravagance?
2 mobile phones earned by me and my IPod.
What do you lie about?
Anything and everything… but it is to prevent somebody’s heart from breaking.
How do you like to be wooed?
Just come over to me and propose… I like to be wooed by a seductress and do dream of it too…
In one line, how would you describe yourself?
Do I need that much space… anyways it would be fun loving and sporty character.
Your favourite one -liner?
Don’t let ur parents down, they have brought u up.
What is your favourite hangout zone?
Cafes & Lounges as there are not many discs in Ahmedabad.
What was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
Don’t remember one.
If you were marooned on a desert island, who would be your ideal companion?
Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) ofcourse.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Know myself a bit better as am very bad at introspection.
The best compliment you’ve ever received?
“My happy go lucky nature rubs off on others.” (received by a fellow blogger MAMSI) and “u dance well” many times during Navaratri.
The worst criticism you’ve had to face?
Don’t remember one.
What is your life mantra?
Live and let live. Love one and all. Theres a lighter side to everything.
What is your favourite journey?
To Kashmir and the climb of the mountain to go to Vaishno Devi.
Where do you see yourself five years down the line?
Posting more and more blogs. And ones that make some sense.
What do you do first thing in the morning?
Brush my teeth and see ki its immediately followed by a cup of tea.
And the last thing before you go to bed?
Grab my pillow, put my Reliance phone for charging, reset the alarms and then go to sleep. Try recalling the happenings of the day but fail miserably.
Q&A
DAMN! 35 Questions and Answers. Hope you survive till the end.
1. Value that is most required in the present world:
Honesty
2. Value that I follow irrespective of hard times:
Honesty
3. My preferred mode of relaxation (note it’s not talking about hobbies here. You just need to tell your preferred way to relax at times of stress viz., closing your eyes, walking here and there etc. Just be specific).
Lying down flat on the back, closing the eyes and pressing the fingers so deep in the eyes that I can almost see another world.
4. The quality of others that attracts me towards them :
Attitude, smartess and the way they communicate.
5. The quality you wish you could improve on:
communication skills.
6. My favorite saying: (the saying that best applies to my life viz., Make hay while the sun shines, A stitch in time saves nine etc. Just write only those sayings that are close to your heart i.e you can relate your life with that saying. Don’t specify general sayings like, Failure is the stepping stone to success, Man proposes, God disposes etc. The idea is just to get the basic mentality of everyone).
”Don’t let ur parents down, they have brought u up.” and “Theres always a lighter side to everything.”
7. My favorite proverb: (this needn’t necessarily apply to your life. Just that you like the proverb a lot).
“Always remember that u r unique, just like everybody else.”
8. If I were a prime minister, I would:
resign to give way to someone better. I don’t think I can run a country as great as INDIA. Am not that great myself.”
9. The name that I like most: (not necessarily your name or the name of your near and dear ones. Just specify the name that is close to your heart).
“Female: Nupur & Nikki” and “Male: Neel”
10. My favorite food:
“Salads (not the green ones but those available at pizza huts and US Pizza”
11. My preferred gift to my near and dear ones:
“Writing a poem for them.”
12. My preferred way of consoling those who face distress:
“if u want ur space or wanna cry, will call/come later.”
13. My favorite invention:
“Mobile Phones (w/o cameras)”
14. My favorite flower:
“Cauliflower”
15. My favorite colour:
“for clothes its blue otherwise its white, black and red.”
16. My preferred mode of transportation:
“walk or ride my bike.”
17. My preferred past-time activity: (viz., watching films, chatting with friends etc.):
“Watching TV, listening to music, reading fiction novels, calling up friends and chatting with them, playing sports, etc.”
18. My favorite subject:
“Psychology… though I haven’t studied it yet.”
19. If I won a lottery of Rs. 10 lakhs, I would: (be specific)
“give some part of it to my parents and would donate the rest.”
20. My favorite alphabet:
“N & S ofcourse”
21. What it takes to become a role model: (Just be specific i.e. specify only the quality required).
“Play a good role in life yourself”
22. My favorite phase in life (specify only one of the two options: school, college):
“college”
23. My favorite game:
“Soccer”
24. My favorite bird:
"Eagle and vulture”
25. My favorite fruit:
“Mango and Litchi”
26. When do you learn lessons in life:(a) during times of happiness or (b) during times of sorrow?
“ (a) and (b) both”
27. I take criticism personally (a) Not at all (b) Depends on the situation (c) Sometimes (d) Often
“very often”
28. When I am faced with distress, I prefer: (a) Solitude (b) Company
“Solitude for sure…”
29. You prefer: (a) to be self-made in order to succeed in life (b) don’t mind acquiring other’s help in order to succeed in your life
“(b)… so anyone ready to help…?”
30. When I love someone (anyone for that matter), (a) I expect them to sense the inner love I carry in my heart for them (2) I take the initiative to express my love
“None.. keep it to myself and let them make the first move… am a passive one in that matter.”
31. My favorite kind of movies (a) And they lived happily ever after (b) Thrillers (c) Action films (d) ‘Mass’ films
“I like good films… be they in any category”
32. My favorite filmi character:
“SRK in Kal Ho Na Ho…”
33. My favorite character in stories:
Jerry in T&J”
34. During times of pain and agony, (a) I feel my goodness is eaten away (b) I feel my negative attribute is eaten away
“Don’t think much at that time but must be the latter(b) one”
35. I spend my spare money in (a) Films (b) Lotteries (c) coffee-shops (d) beaches (e) Any other means (specify that)
“Watching films, buying new cassettes, giving it to my parents, repairing my bike, buying clothes, buying books, giving treats, go on dates, and many more…”
1. Value that is most required in the present world:
Honesty
2. Value that I follow irrespective of hard times:
Honesty
3. My preferred mode of relaxation (note it’s not talking about hobbies here. You just need to tell your preferred way to relax at times of stress viz., closing your eyes, walking here and there etc. Just be specific).
Lying down flat on the back, closing the eyes and pressing the fingers so deep in the eyes that I can almost see another world.
4. The quality of others that attracts me towards them :
Attitude, smartess and the way they communicate.
5. The quality you wish you could improve on:
communication skills.
6. My favorite saying: (the saying that best applies to my life viz., Make hay while the sun shines, A stitch in time saves nine etc. Just write only those sayings that are close to your heart i.e you can relate your life with that saying. Don’t specify general sayings like, Failure is the stepping stone to success, Man proposes, God disposes etc. The idea is just to get the basic mentality of everyone).
”Don’t let ur parents down, they have brought u up.” and “Theres always a lighter side to everything.”
7. My favorite proverb: (this needn’t necessarily apply to your life. Just that you like the proverb a lot).
“Always remember that u r unique, just like everybody else.”
8. If I were a prime minister, I would:
resign to give way to someone better. I don’t think I can run a country as great as INDIA. Am not that great myself.”
9. The name that I like most: (not necessarily your name or the name of your near and dear ones. Just specify the name that is close to your heart).
“Female: Nupur & Nikki” and “Male: Neel”
10. My favorite food:
“Salads (not the green ones but those available at pizza huts and US Pizza”
11. My preferred gift to my near and dear ones:
“Writing a poem for them.”
12. My preferred way of consoling those who face distress:
“if u want ur space or wanna cry, will call/come later.”
13. My favorite invention:
“Mobile Phones (w/o cameras)”
14. My favorite flower:
“Cauliflower”
15. My favorite colour:
“for clothes its blue otherwise its white, black and red.”
16. My preferred mode of transportation:
“walk or ride my bike.”
17. My preferred past-time activity: (viz., watching films, chatting with friends etc.):
“Watching TV, listening to music, reading fiction novels, calling up friends and chatting with them, playing sports, etc.”
18. My favorite subject:
“Psychology… though I haven’t studied it yet.”
19. If I won a lottery of Rs. 10 lakhs, I would: (be specific)
“give some part of it to my parents and would donate the rest.”
20. My favorite alphabet:
“N & S ofcourse”
21. What it takes to become a role model: (Just be specific i.e. specify only the quality required).
“Play a good role in life yourself”
22. My favorite phase in life (specify only one of the two options: school, college):
“college”
23. My favorite game:
“Soccer”
24. My favorite bird:
"Eagle and vulture”
25. My favorite fruit:
“Mango and Litchi”
26. When do you learn lessons in life:(a) during times of happiness or (b) during times of sorrow?
“ (a) and (b) both”
27. I take criticism personally (a) Not at all (b) Depends on the situation (c) Sometimes (d) Often
“very often”
28. When I am faced with distress, I prefer: (a) Solitude (b) Company
“Solitude for sure…”
29. You prefer: (a) to be self-made in order to succeed in life (b) don’t mind acquiring other’s help in order to succeed in your life
“(b)… so anyone ready to help…?”
30. When I love someone (anyone for that matter), (a) I expect them to sense the inner love I carry in my heart for them (2) I take the initiative to express my love
“None.. keep it to myself and let them make the first move… am a passive one in that matter.”
31. My favorite kind of movies (a) And they lived happily ever after (b) Thrillers (c) Action films (d) ‘Mass’ films
“I like good films… be they in any category”
32. My favorite filmi character:
“SRK in Kal Ho Na Ho…”
33. My favorite character in stories:
Jerry in T&J”
34. During times of pain and agony, (a) I feel my goodness is eaten away (b) I feel my negative attribute is eaten away
“Don’t think much at that time but must be the latter(b) one”
35. I spend my spare money in (a) Films (b) Lotteries (c) coffee-shops (d) beaches (e) Any other means (specify that)
“Watching films, buying new cassettes, giving it to my parents, repairing my bike, buying clothes, buying books, giving treats, go on dates, and many more…”
8 means Wait
You asked for it, you've got it... "WISHLIST"
1. has a great (non)sense of humour.
2. is at the same level of madness as I am.
3. is a family lady.
4. allows me to have the control of the TV remote and doesn’t mind watching action films and sports.
5. loves traveling and freaking out.
6. loves bikes and is a bit tom boyish.
7. knows how to cook many dishes or atleast has the same taste for food and doesn’t mind experimenting.
8. should be a bit possessive so that I get all the caring and love and attention.
"main zyaada nahi maangta"... lols
http://o3.indiatimes.com/neel_blogs/archive/2006/01/25/428959.aspx
1. has a great (non)sense of humour.
2. is at the same level of madness as I am.
3. is a family lady.
4. allows me to have the control of the TV remote and doesn’t mind watching action films and sports.
5. loves traveling and freaking out.
6. loves bikes and is a bit tom boyish.
7. knows how to cook many dishes or atleast has the same taste for food and doesn’t mind experimenting.
8. should be a bit possessive so that I get all the caring and love and attention.
"main zyaada nahi maangta"... lols
http://o3.indiatimes.com/neel_blogs/archive/2006/01/25/428959.aspx
Hi-5!
My 5fers
10 years ago…
lemme think… how old was I..?? hmmm I suppose 13.. was in school busy studying and playing sports. Passionate about cricket, playing outdoor games which almost all would have played like hide & seek, kho-kho, daud pakad, chutti sakad, ice-spice, king. Also used to play a lot with marbles and photos (filmi photographs). Had N no of crushes that year as just became a teen yaar.
5 years ago…
hmmm now its easy… was 18 years old… just became an adult and most guys would know the special feeling one gets on reaching adulthood. Was in 12th busy preparing for my board exams… heavily pressured with studies but did manage to see my fav films and play and watch sports. Made a good group of friends in and out of the school. Another N no of crushes in tuts and school. But was something special as was the last year in school and would be moving into a college later. Surely will remember it as was the last year of my schooling.
Last Year…
That’s 2004… my year of graduation. Another special feeling of becoming an engineer and completing the whole course w/o any repitions which didn’t seem possible at the start. The toughest decision making time as to continue studying further and pursue MBA or get a job all by myself. Also had a 4 months training in Hutch earlier that year which helped me get a job in a good telecom company. So a very special year as was the year of my graduation and me getting my first job. Unforgettable.
Yesterday…
That’s 7th Dec… took a leave in the office to attend a function back home in ahmd. Bro of my friend was getting married and it was the pre marriage function (Sangeet Sandhya). Had great fun till late night and came to office today without any sleep. Was a exhausting day with only 5 hrs of sleep the prev night and too many friends to meet yest.
5 yummy things…
Pani Puri/Bhel Puri
Aam ras
Chaats
Hot Brownie Sundae
Dal baati
5 things i know by heart...
phone nos. and birthdates of relatives and friends
most of the new hindi songs
a-z, 1-100
commands I need to execute everyday at the office
hmm..??? just forgot.
5 things I would do if I had lot more money…
go on a world tour
get my parents a new house, get them a brand new car, and ask them to go on a world tour too.
Get my bike modified and also buy many new sports and cruise bikes.
Buy myself a chauffer driven limousine and Pajero (as I don’t know how to drive)
Buy the company I am presently working in.
5 places I regularly visit…
Shreenathji (it’s a religious place in Rajasthan)
My grandmom in the village as that’s too auspicious for us and more sacred than even GOD himself.
Any new café or a happening joint in the city. Went to a new café in ahmd thrice in a week.
O3 ofcourse
Yahoo!
5 places I escape to…
bed or sofa at my home
movies or music
into my bathroom
on my bike
books
5 things I had never wear…
others’ under garments
short-tight clothes
fluorescent coloured clothes.
Piercing Earings
Ladies garments.
Fav TV shows…
Bluffmaster
KBC
Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai
Remix
Pyaar Vyaar and all that
And other realtiy shows like Coke V popstars, Get gorgeous, MTV roadies, etc.
Loved CRYSTAL MAZE…
5 things I enjoy doing…
Blogging
Chatting (both on the internet and via sms)
Making programs/scripts in C/UNIX (software work for automation)
Eating
Watching TV and listening to music (preferably live music).
People I wanna tag…
Surely would be more than 5…
edivine
ruchi_shukla (ruchi)
myfirstcontribution (esha)
archanan_reddy81 (archana)
unicorn (bhavna)
poorgirl (sandhya)
smmile
smilegirl
cosmo_gurl (priya)
keep_listening (nivedita)
archiexyz
façade (suhana/nysa)
monica_m_shah (monica)
anamika
and all those who view my blog…
<http://o3.indiatimes.com/neel_blogs/archive/2005/12/08/366919.aspx>
First O3 Tag - Lucky 7
Seven Things I want to do before I die:
1. Be the first one to dance with Michael Jackson and Prabhu Deva at the same time on the same stage and want the whole world to see it.
2. Learn to play guitar and congo.
3. See India as a developed country.
4. Cruise around the world and to every reachable part of the world.
5. Kiss Angelina Jolie’s lips really hard and continue to feel that ecstasy forever.
6. Do something very special for my parents and get them on a world tour.
7. Date all fellow female bloggers once and share their thoughts and feelings and give them a Jadoo ki Jhappi.
Seven Things I can do :
1. Tell lies to anybody and everybody and not get caught.
2. Dance to any and every tune and also not look weird.
3. Sing a bit and play drums on anything around.
4. Watch 4 movies a day.
5. Freak out with friends and relatives day and night.
6. Read a novel (fiction of course) till late night.
7. Write (crappy) poems and stories.
Seven Things I say most :
1. Abey…
2. What yaar.. u also………
3. hey… what happened…?
4. to phir…
5. ekdum….
6. what the f*ck
7. what the hell…
Seven Things I can't do:
1. Not work at the office.
2. Attend a dance party and not dance.
3. Follow a diet… am an absolute foodie….
4. Staying away from Technology.
5. Miss a social function.
6. Not offer sympathy to friends.
7. Stop flirting…
Seven Things that attract me to the opposite sex:
1. Eyes.
2. Clothes.
3. Body Odour.
4. Attitude and Smartness.
5. Appetite.
6. Lips
7. Curves.
Seven Celebrity crushes:
1. Kareena Kapoor (Bebo)
2. Sushmita Sen. (Sush)
3. Jennifer Aniston.
4. Catherine Zeta Jones
5. Angelina Jolie. (Angel)
6. Jeniffer Lopez (J Lo)
7. Monica Belluci.
People you want to tag:
ALL my fellow bloggers…
but it seems am late as everyone has already been tagged….
But to mention a few who haven’t been….
1. Edivine
2. Ritika (shell)
3. Destiny (ray)
4. Esha (my first contribution)
5. Ms. Nayak (khushi0507)
6. smmile
7. dark angel (descent in2 darkness)
Would have also tagged D2E, Ruchi, Bruce, Raj, Taira, Forgiving, Forbidden, shilpa, tara, and loads of others… but they have been tagged already….
Courtesy: http://o3.indiatimes.com/neel_blogs/archive/2005/10/01/274783.aspx
1. Be the first one to dance with Michael Jackson and Prabhu Deva at the same time on the same stage and want the whole world to see it.
2. Learn to play guitar and congo.
3. See India as a developed country.
4. Cruise around the world and to every reachable part of the world.
5. Kiss Angelina Jolie’s lips really hard and continue to feel that ecstasy forever.
6. Do something very special for my parents and get them on a world tour.
7. Date all fellow female bloggers once and share their thoughts and feelings and give them a Jadoo ki Jhappi.
Seven Things I can do :
1. Tell lies to anybody and everybody and not get caught.
2. Dance to any and every tune and also not look weird.
3. Sing a bit and play drums on anything around.
4. Watch 4 movies a day.
5. Freak out with friends and relatives day and night.
6. Read a novel (fiction of course) till late night.
7. Write (crappy) poems and stories.
Seven Things I say most :
1. Abey…
2. What yaar.. u also………
3. hey… what happened…?
4. to phir…
5. ekdum….
6. what the f*ck
7. what the hell…
Seven Things I can't do:
1. Not work at the office.
2. Attend a dance party and not dance.
3. Follow a diet… am an absolute foodie….
4. Staying away from Technology.
5. Miss a social function.
6. Not offer sympathy to friends.
7. Stop flirting…
Seven Things that attract me to the opposite sex:
1. Eyes.
2. Clothes.
3. Body Odour.
4. Attitude and Smartness.
5. Appetite.
6. Lips
7. Curves.
Seven Celebrity crushes:
1. Kareena Kapoor (Bebo)
2. Sushmita Sen. (Sush)
3. Jennifer Aniston.
4. Catherine Zeta Jones
5. Angelina Jolie. (Angel)
6. Jeniffer Lopez (J Lo)
7. Monica Belluci.
People you want to tag:
ALL my fellow bloggers…
but it seems am late as everyone has already been tagged….
But to mention a few who haven’t been….
1. Edivine
2. Ritika (shell)
3. Destiny (ray)
4. Esha (my first contribution)
5. Ms. Nayak (khushi0507)
6. smmile
7. dark angel (descent in2 darkness)
Would have also tagged D2E, Ruchi, Bruce, Raj, Taira, Forgiving, Forbidden, shilpa, tara, and loads of others… but they have been tagged already….
Courtesy: http://o3.indiatimes.com/neel_blogs/archive/2005/10/01/274783.aspx
O3 TAG - 25Q
25 (Non)sensible Questions
25 (Ir)relevant Answers
1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn on page 18 and find line 4.
Like most fanatics, Rodin could blind himself to facts with sheer belief. (from the novel “The day of the jackal” by Frederick Foresyth.)
2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can.
The right arm is feeling LEFT out… so have stretched both of them. Waiting for a hot gal to come and hug me… lols.
3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Fully clad models on Ftv… wanted to see something else though… and NEWS Pramod Mahajan in OT, condition critical.
4. Without looking, guess what time it is?
Good time.
5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?
Its actually a good time… 11:44 am.
6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
The voice our split AC makes in the office and others bitching our boss and cursing their present job.
7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Early this morning… to catch a train back to surat. And then stepped out of home to go to the office.
8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
Heavens, asking GOD to help me. And list of emergency numbers, might just need them.
9. What are you wearing?
Enough clothes to cover the essentials. You don’t need to know more I suppose.
10. Did you dream last night?
What dreams yaar, hardly got to sleep.
11. When did you last laugh?
When I started writing this tag… and it continues. Haven’t stopped yet.
12. What is on the walls of the room you are in?
Paint.
13. Seen anything weird lately?
Yeah trailers of films Aparichit and Alag.
14. What do you think of this quiz?
Tougher than my CAT paper. There are no options here. Had to stimulate my brain cells.
15. What is the last film you saw?
The pathetic “Fight Club”.
16. If you became a multimillionaire overnight, what would you buy?
Literacy for as many Indians as I can. Happiness and pride for my near and dear ones.
17. Tell me something about you that I dunno.
There are many things but I think u really don’t wanna know them. Sssshhhh better that they remain secret.
18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
Eradicate poverty, illetracy and lust.
19. Do you like to dance?
Yeah, am passionate about it. Was just yesterday when was choreographing songs. Salaam Namaste (Dhol Mix) and Rigga Diga Ding Dong Song.
20. George Bush.
George reminds me of the character ‘Geroge of the Jungle’ and Bush… I better not say. But George Bsuh together means the most hated president of USA.
21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Nupur… since childhood have loved that name. don’t know what it means.
22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call her?
Neel Jr. but my better half would have to do away with 2 of us… so it would better be something starting with N.
23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Yeah… if am allowed to take my entire family and all my friends and relatives along… for free.
24. What do you want GOD to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
”Aaye ho apni marzee se, par jaaoge meri marzee se” or “Main kabse tumhara hi intezaar kar raha tha”
25. 5 people who must also do this in their blog.
Mamsi (mamsi7), Deeps (ketharaju), Priya (priyazworld), Maya (cloud9), Priyanka (priyanka_gupta), Nysa (façade), Vishant (sez), Gul (guldasta), Seema (swanky_seema), Forbs (forbidden), Lalitha (forgiving), Shilpa (shilpazdiary), Priya (cosmo_gurl)… and all others.
Sorry yaar, am weak in maths, think I lost the count.
Courtesy: http://o3.indiatimes.com/neel_blogs/archive/2006/04/24/634165.aspx
25 (Ir)relevant Answers
1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn on page 18 and find line 4.
Like most fanatics, Rodin could blind himself to facts with sheer belief. (from the novel “The day of the jackal” by Frederick Foresyth.)
2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can.
The right arm is feeling LEFT out… so have stretched both of them. Waiting for a hot gal to come and hug me… lols.
3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Fully clad models on Ftv… wanted to see something else though… and NEWS Pramod Mahajan in OT, condition critical.
4. Without looking, guess what time it is?
Good time.
5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?
Its actually a good time… 11:44 am.
6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
The voice our split AC makes in the office and others bitching our boss and cursing their present job.
7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Early this morning… to catch a train back to surat. And then stepped out of home to go to the office.
8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
Heavens, asking GOD to help me. And list of emergency numbers, might just need them.
9. What are you wearing?
Enough clothes to cover the essentials. You don’t need to know more I suppose.
10. Did you dream last night?
What dreams yaar, hardly got to sleep.
11. When did you last laugh?
When I started writing this tag… and it continues. Haven’t stopped yet.
12. What is on the walls of the room you are in?
Paint.
13. Seen anything weird lately?
Yeah trailers of films Aparichit and Alag.
14. What do you think of this quiz?
Tougher than my CAT paper. There are no options here. Had to stimulate my brain cells.
15. What is the last film you saw?
The pathetic “Fight Club”.
16. If you became a multimillionaire overnight, what would you buy?
Literacy for as many Indians as I can. Happiness and pride for my near and dear ones.
17. Tell me something about you that I dunno.
There are many things but I think u really don’t wanna know them. Sssshhhh better that they remain secret.
18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
Eradicate poverty, illetracy and lust.
19. Do you like to dance?
Yeah, am passionate about it. Was just yesterday when was choreographing songs. Salaam Namaste (Dhol Mix) and Rigga Diga Ding Dong Song.
20. George Bush.
George reminds me of the character ‘Geroge of the Jungle’ and Bush… I better not say. But George Bsuh together means the most hated president of USA.
21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Nupur… since childhood have loved that name. don’t know what it means.
22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call her?
Neel Jr. but my better half would have to do away with 2 of us… so it would better be something starting with N.
23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Yeah… if am allowed to take my entire family and all my friends and relatives along… for free.
24. What do you want GOD to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
”Aaye ho apni marzee se, par jaaoge meri marzee se” or “Main kabse tumhara hi intezaar kar raha tha”
25. 5 people who must also do this in their blog.
Mamsi (mamsi7), Deeps (ketharaju), Priya (priyazworld), Maya (cloud9), Priyanka (priyanka_gupta), Nysa (façade), Vishant (sez), Gul (guldasta), Seema (swanky_seema), Forbs (forbidden), Lalitha (forgiving), Shilpa (shilpazdiary), Priya (cosmo_gurl)… and all others.
Sorry yaar, am weak in maths, think I lost the count.
Courtesy: http://o3.indiatimes.com/neel_blogs/archive/2006/04/24/634165.aspx
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Sorry!
Sorry!
I have a tear in my eye
Think you know the reason why
Wouldn’t be able to say so am penning it down
Have failed to see the affection you’ve shown
Couldn’t manage to gracefully accept love & success
My reaction often leaves me and others in a mess
After that I can’t stay in a happy mood
Nothing around seems to be good
You’ve always been so nice, you’ve always been sweet
I keep saying that stupid things I wouldn’t repeat
But end up doing the same thing again
Making you sad and leaving you in pain
But even my heart’s heavy, it wants to cry
Throat’s choked as if because of a tight tie
I’ll suffer an attack or go into a coma
Life without you is a terrible trauma.
~ Neel Shah
I have a tear in my eye
Think you know the reason why
Wouldn’t be able to say so am penning it down
Have failed to see the affection you’ve shown
Couldn’t manage to gracefully accept love & success
My reaction often leaves me and others in a mess
After that I can’t stay in a happy mood
Nothing around seems to be good
You’ve always been so nice, you’ve always been sweet
I keep saying that stupid things I wouldn’t repeat
But end up doing the same thing again
Making you sad and leaving you in pain
But even my heart’s heavy, it wants to cry
Throat’s choked as if because of a tight tie
I’ll suffer an attack or go into a coma
Life without you is a terrible trauma.
~ Neel Shah
Friday, May 11, 2007
Hope
“And its HOPE, that keeps me going on... and its HOPE, that makes me carry on…” that’s what a song by Shaggy said. I think that’s the case with most of us and am sure most of us would be able to relate to it. After all, the entire world runs on HOPE.
So this India Poised campaign has reinstalled the Hope in the Indians and especially in the youth who wanna make a +ve change. But then, my mind cant stop wondering as to why suddenly the youth seems to be having stimulated brain cells with an urge to fight for the right. Why suddenly 2007 be the Year of India. What didn’t happen in past 60 years of independence suddenly seems to be happening and that too at a fast pace.
Till now there existed people with extreme beliefs. One who thought that our country – India was doomed and heading downwards. It couldn’t ever emerge from the deep pit of corruption, illiteracy, poverty and over population, instead it could only sink further in. The other were the rigid ones who believed that India was the best planet on planet Earth because of our culture and traditions which dated way back.
What seems to be the change is the emergence of people with belief other than these two and more and more such people are coming forth. They are the optimistic ones who accept India with all its negatives but look forward to eradicating them. Shah Rukh Khan in the film Swades very nicely said, “Main nahi manta Bharat duniya ka sabse mahan desh hai, par ha, hum mein mahan banne ki shamta zarur hai”. There are problems which cant be ignored or rather shouldn’t be ignored. But again, u just cant sit at a tea-stall and crib about the status-quo. What the film Yuva taught us was that you need to make a change youselves. “Everybody says (Indian) politics is a gutter but no one wants to go down and clean it” said Anil Kapoor in the film Nayak.
Complacency which was wide spread amongst people seems to be evaporating quickly and more people in their youth are working to make the country better. This can be elaborated by comparing our mindsets now and then. Earlier we used to be happy enough by comparing ourselves by comparing ourselves with our so called enemies Pakistan and other neighbouring countries. But now we compare India with USA, the most powerful nation in the world. We aim high, we want to be at the top. With a growth rate of over 8% and with IT, Telecom, Service Sector booming, theres only one way India is going… UP.
The most important thing for a country to prosper is that every citizen should be proud of the country themselves. National Anthem, National Flag and even our PM and President should be respected. People should be patriotic and that doesn’t mean singing the National Anthem or getting into the army to fight at the border. Spreading education, planting trees, preventing people from littering, reducing land, air, water pollution, shutting down automobile engines when not in use and saving resources, etc are all patriotic atcs. So as the campaign says, “ITS TIME TO FLY”, so see you up there.
So this India Poised campaign has reinstalled the Hope in the Indians and especially in the youth who wanna make a +ve change. But then, my mind cant stop wondering as to why suddenly the youth seems to be having stimulated brain cells with an urge to fight for the right. Why suddenly 2007 be the Year of India. What didn’t happen in past 60 years of independence suddenly seems to be happening and that too at a fast pace.
Till now there existed people with extreme beliefs. One who thought that our country – India was doomed and heading downwards. It couldn’t ever emerge from the deep pit of corruption, illiteracy, poverty and over population, instead it could only sink further in. The other were the rigid ones who believed that India was the best planet on planet Earth because of our culture and traditions which dated way back.
What seems to be the change is the emergence of people with belief other than these two and more and more such people are coming forth. They are the optimistic ones who accept India with all its negatives but look forward to eradicating them. Shah Rukh Khan in the film Swades very nicely said, “Main nahi manta Bharat duniya ka sabse mahan desh hai, par ha, hum mein mahan banne ki shamta zarur hai”. There are problems which cant be ignored or rather shouldn’t be ignored. But again, u just cant sit at a tea-stall and crib about the status-quo. What the film Yuva taught us was that you need to make a change youselves. “Everybody says (Indian) politics is a gutter but no one wants to go down and clean it” said Anil Kapoor in the film Nayak.
Complacency which was wide spread amongst people seems to be evaporating quickly and more people in their youth are working to make the country better. This can be elaborated by comparing our mindsets now and then. Earlier we used to be happy enough by comparing ourselves by comparing ourselves with our so called enemies Pakistan and other neighbouring countries. But now we compare India with USA, the most powerful nation in the world. We aim high, we want to be at the top. With a growth rate of over 8% and with IT, Telecom, Service Sector booming, theres only one way India is going… UP.
The most important thing for a country to prosper is that every citizen should be proud of the country themselves. National Anthem, National Flag and even our PM and President should be respected. People should be patriotic and that doesn’t mean singing the National Anthem or getting into the army to fight at the border. Spreading education, planting trees, preventing people from littering, reducing land, air, water pollution, shutting down automobile engines when not in use and saving resources, etc are all patriotic atcs. So as the campaign says, “ITS TIME TO FLY”, so see you up there.
Discrimation
This time its about Gender Descrimination that does exist in the society.
We would be fighting for the equality of Men and Women but the discrimination has persisted for a long time and is very much evident.
Women fight for the rights and the indifferent treatment and am too for this movement and would fight for equality.
But many a times its the predominant male sex that has to suffer.
There are girls quota while admission to colleges, train ticket bookings, even in the queues that are formed for ticket collection.
No one opposes these while everyone is ready to leave their work (read duty) and march on the road and protest against OBC quotas.
Also its award season and something that made me write this post is the category called “Best Actor - Female“.
Its an open competition so why cant we have a fair competition between the two genders.
We have accepted the inter gender fight for the category called “Actor in a negative role“. Then why not for the +ve end too.
Why does the difference exist ???
Am not saying that women are getting unfair advantage over men but if we do think seriously it should be the women themselves who should be fighting to be treated equally, be it in attaining their rights or a competition in any field.
But when both the genders studying in a co-ed school get the same oppurtunities and same treatment, then later on why can a girl choose from a general quota and girls quota while the boys dont have any such option.
would like to get the reviews of both guys and gals on this one.
No offense intended to any sex.
[ I just pray that a time doesnt come when one wants/prays to be a woman from OBC quota to get all the undeserved priviliges ]
We would be fighting for the equality of Men and Women but the discrimination has persisted for a long time and is very much evident.
Women fight for the rights and the indifferent treatment and am too for this movement and would fight for equality.
But many a times its the predominant male sex that has to suffer.
There are girls quota while admission to colleges, train ticket bookings, even in the queues that are formed for ticket collection.
No one opposes these while everyone is ready to leave their work (read duty) and march on the road and protest against OBC quotas.
Also its award season and something that made me write this post is the category called “Best Actor - Female“.
Its an open competition so why cant we have a fair competition between the two genders.
We have accepted the inter gender fight for the category called “Actor in a negative role“. Then why not for the +ve end too.
Why does the difference exist ???
Am not saying that women are getting unfair advantage over men but if we do think seriously it should be the women themselves who should be fighting to be treated equally, be it in attaining their rights or a competition in any field.
But when both the genders studying in a co-ed school get the same oppurtunities and same treatment, then later on why can a girl choose from a general quota and girls quota while the boys dont have any such option.
would like to get the reviews of both guys and gals on this one.
No offense intended to any sex.
[ I just pray that a time doesnt come when one wants/prays to be a woman from OBC quota to get all the undeserved priviliges ]
Monday, April 23, 2007
Mera Bharat (not so) Mahaan
This is a view shared by a few of us friends and am posting on behalf of the group.
India 1947, Israel 1948, Singapore 1965.
India 1947, Israel 1948, Singapore 1965.
What the hell is the meaning of these figures? Who cares about the transformation occurred in Israel and Singapore till date.
What we in India have is freedom.
Can you imagine chewing gum was banned in Singapore till last year? And here we not only have freedom to enjoy it but also to stick it anywhere. The guys in Singapore missed so much fun.
And yeah, forget about human beings, India shows full concern towards animals too. Dogs are free to move anywhere; on roads (causing accidents), in gardens (shitting, pissing and biting) and on top of our cars. And what can I say about the most revered, holiest mother COW! Cow slaughter is a crime here, so we decorate the roads with garbage and let them savour it. PETA should confer us with a medal for such philanthropy.
Oh, but this is all so pointless! Pointless at a point when we are creating another Silicon Valley and growing at a compounded 9-10% rate. So forget it. So I warmly and heartily welcome one and all to India; a land where you can demand your rights but don't need to perform your duties; where freedom is in the air just like water on the streets in monsoon; and rules and regulations. . . oh, what's that!
We are bored of hearing people cursing the politicians and flowing to US and UK for better future...
But the fact of the matter is that like others we are running away from responsiblities... our responsiblities towards the country...
All of us try and bribe the officials either to get our work done on top priority or to save ourselves from being lashed by a fine...
We litter on road and curse the Municipal auhorities that they havent done their duty...
Am just too tired of it man...
this country is full of hypocrites which keeps on promising good deeds but when its time to perform, they back out.
Just a thought....
“What if all the politicians, celebrities and industrialists give some percentage of their money to the poor.... wouldnt we be able to eradicate poverty... am sure the money would be able to get people above poverty line“
i know this is an absurd and a very weird thought but the fact of the matter is that i wanna see my country at the top... its out of sheer patriotism...
so as to what u can do abt it :-
1. Persuade people not to spit around and not to litter... try and guide them
2. Try and put up dust bins in the city
3. (For the educated lot)... go to ur ex schools and educate the younger lot... atleast we can work on improving the future...
Many other things which u all do know and can work out for urselves.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Poem (21.04.07)
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The mood of the poem doesnt necessarily indicate the mood of the poet.
So please dont assume anything.
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I feel lonely, I feel sad
And this feeling drives me mad
I never thought I would feel this way
Thought my mind and heart would always obey
They say that things change with time
It also is true for relationships of mine
I always knew I wouldn’t be consistent
But to try hard I was persistent
I wanted to be there for all my friends
Even if we were at world’s opposite ends
And wanted them to continue being nice and sweet
And should be reason so that we often meet
But before the physical distance could draw us apart
They have distanced themselves and asked for a new start
I don’t call because talks of mine irritate
I don’t meet because every action they hate
Why should I be nostalgic and cling to the past
I always knew forever this wouldn’t last
I need to move on and move on fast
Life is a theatre and am part of the cast
I have to meet other actors who are waiting for me
And this feeling drives me mad
I never thought I would feel this way
Thought my mind and heart would always obey
They say that things change with time
It also is true for relationships of mine
I always knew I wouldn’t be consistent
But to try hard I was persistent
I wanted to be there for all my friends
Even if we were at world’s opposite ends
And wanted them to continue being nice and sweet
And should be reason so that we often meet
But before the physical distance could draw us apart
They have distanced themselves and asked for a new start
I don’t call because talks of mine irritate
I don’t meet because every action they hate
Why should I be nostalgic and cling to the past
I always knew forever this wouldn’t last
I need to move on and move on fast
Life is a theatre and am part of the cast
I have to meet other actors who are waiting for me
Have to play my role as written by the Almighty
Thursday, April 19, 2007
I wonder why...???
Why do we call the stones on roadside "milestones" when they show distance in kilometres ???
Why do we keep the headlights of our automobiles on when the road is fully lit up by the streetlights ???
Why cant we have solar power stations for individual home/building ???
Why do we have a 3rd umpire on a cricket ground when there are big LCD screens installed on the grounds ???
Why does a person fighting against corruption doesnt mind bribing a traffic policeman on getting caught ???
Why dont we ask questions ???
Why ???
Why do we keep the headlights of our automobiles on when the road is fully lit up by the streetlights ???
Why cant we have solar power stations for individual home/building ???
Why do we have a 3rd umpire on a cricket ground when there are big LCD screens installed on the grounds ???
Why does a person fighting against corruption doesnt mind bribing a traffic policeman on getting caught ???
Why dont we ask questions ???
Why ???
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