Monday, November 14, 2005
Monday, October 24, 2005
Down But Not Out....
Not been posting, but intend to.
Just that that I'd let you know that.........
Just that that I'd let you know that.........
My blog is worth $1,129.08.
How much is your blog worth?
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Sunil Dutt Passes Away
This is really sad. One of my favourite politicians, Mr. Sunil Dutt has passed away. He was one man who had my utmost respect. A true secularist, and more importantly, a true idealist, his long peace walks have really baffled me. Why would he do it? what was there in it for him, I would ask? In retrospect, I feel thats what true selflessness ks. May his soul rest in peace.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
The PS3
Have you checked out the new PlayStation 3??? If not, do it now. Drool... man, I must have this when it is released next year. And while you are checking out the PS3, also check out the previews for Tekken 6 and Devil May Cry 4.
Friday, April 29, 2005
Random Facts About Vin Diesel
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* Vin Diesel always wins at Tic Tac Toe, even if he doesn't have the centre square.
* His feces weigh more than the sum of the food he consumes. Physicist Stephen Hawking- who was actually stricken with MS as the result of a curse placed upon him by Vin Diesel after the two had a heated argument over a minor point of Einstein's theory of special gravity (Vin Diesel was proven correct in a later experiment)- has been quoted as saying that he may hold the key to understanding "dark matter" somewhere in his digestive tract. Carson Daly reported that he didn't see anything suspicious in there.
* If you were to lock Vin Diesel in a room with a guitar, a year later you would have the greatest album ever, it would sweep the Grammy's. When asked why he doesn't do this Vin replied "Because Grammy's are for queers." then he ate a knife to show the seriousness of his response.
* Vin Diesel wrote software to be able to predict the results of the California state lottery. He has won the jackpot 6 times.
* When Vin Diesel created time, he pondered making the hours, minutes, and seconds base 10 for mortals to comprehend easier, however; he chose to suit his own pallet and mix things up a bit.
...and lots more from where that came. Just keep hitting the reload button of your browser. Oh, and take it with a pinch of salt.
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* Vin Diesel always wins at Tic Tac Toe, even if he doesn't have the centre square.
* His feces weigh more than the sum of the food he consumes. Physicist Stephen Hawking- who was actually stricken with MS as the result of a curse placed upon him by Vin Diesel after the two had a heated argument over a minor point of Einstein's theory of special gravity (Vin Diesel was proven correct in a later experiment)- has been quoted as saying that he may hold the key to understanding "dark matter" somewhere in his digestive tract. Carson Daly reported that he didn't see anything suspicious in there.
* If you were to lock Vin Diesel in a room with a guitar, a year later you would have the greatest album ever, it would sweep the Grammy's. When asked why he doesn't do this Vin replied "Because Grammy's are for queers." then he ate a knife to show the seriousness of his response.
* Vin Diesel wrote software to be able to predict the results of the California state lottery. He has won the jackpot 6 times.
* When Vin Diesel created time, he pondered making the hours, minutes, and seconds base 10 for mortals to comprehend easier, however; he chose to suit his own pallet and mix things up a bit.
...and lots more from where that came. Just keep hitting the reload button of your browser. Oh, and take it with a pinch of salt.
Monday, April 25, 2005
Becoming A Drifter...
There's lots happening around me, but I just can't seem to take an interest in them. I am fast becoming a drifter. Not good.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Another Low in Indian TV...
A new low in Indian television programming - Kyunki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi has reached the 1,000 episodes mark. Seeing all the people involved praise it to the sky makes me sick in my stomach.
Sunday, April 10, 2005
An Observation...
Blogging is a habit, that should be nurtured constantly. One skip, and it will take forever to regain that habit.
Friday, April 08, 2005
Busy Times For TV Channels...
This has been a very busy time for the news networks. First, there was the 'sting' operation which unearthed a known fact, and then there was the passing away of the pope (my condolences to the Christian fraternity) and now there is the cross border bus trips. The TV channels are having a groovy time indeed!!
And speaking of the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus trip, I wholly support it.
And speaking of the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus trip, I wholly support it.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Remix Blues...
The remixes are getting out of hand, and one unintended outcome of this is that even obscure oldies are becoming fairly mainstream, sadly.
As an example, everyone remembers Deewar for its story, its dialogues (mere paas maa hai, bhai tum sign karte ho ki nahin?), the stars etc. But its songs were nothing extraordinary, rather they were just by the numbers and had died their natural death. But come the 'Kehdoon Tumhe' remix, and suddenly, the orignal has got the airplay again. In fact, I started liking the song too!! But now I have realized my mistake and promptly deleted the song from my iPod mini.
I say again, remix sucks. Death to all the remixers.
As an example, everyone remembers Deewar for its story, its dialogues (mere paas maa hai, bhai tum sign karte ho ki nahin?), the stars etc. But its songs were nothing extraordinary, rather they were just by the numbers and had died their natural death. But come the 'Kehdoon Tumhe' remix, and suddenly, the orignal has got the airplay again. In fact, I started liking the song too!! But now I have realized my mistake and promptly deleted the song from my iPod mini.
I say again, remix sucks. Death to all the remixers.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Collection keeps growing...
My music collection is growing, slowly but surely. The latest additions are Beatles. Recommended hear: Norwegian Wood.
Later:
I knew it, I just knew that the strings on this song had to be a sitar!! This page (scroll down) tells a little about the song. George Harrison was just discovering about the Indian instrument, and without any training, just struck at the strings to make this melody. Speaks a lot about his musical poweress.
Later:
I knew it, I just knew that the strings on this song had to be a sitar!! This page (scroll down) tells a little about the song. George Harrison was just discovering about the Indian instrument, and without any training, just struck at the strings to make this melody. Speaks a lot about his musical poweress.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Odds and Ends...
The US' refusal to grant a visa to Gujarat CM Narendra Modi has more repercussions that is visible to the eye. How will the typical "I-love-the-US" Gujju react to this? notice that there has been no repurcussions to this news. Even the so-called 'Swabhiman Yatra' did not find any takers, as it was aimed against the US. Nothing comes between a Gujju and the US.
On another not, getting broadband meant that I could download full version movies, games and songs, but I had not counted on the connectivity. A full version game that I am trying to download will take me 11 days!! The size is around 3 GB, ot be sure, but 12 days??!!?? Broadband is over-rated, and I have given up on downloading such stuff now.
On another not, getting broadband meant that I could download full version movies, games and songs, but I had not counted on the connectivity. A full version game that I am trying to download will take me 11 days!! The size is around 3 GB, ot be sure, but 12 days??!!?? Broadband is over-rated, and I have given up on downloading such stuff now.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Bad News...
The bomb blasts in Qatar are a very disturbing development. The peaceful image of Qatar now lies shattered, especially since next year, they are hosting the Asian games, and are really keen on putting their best foot forward. When I left Doha for good in December last year, I had no inkling this would happen.
I hope things dont deteriorate further in this small, beautiful godforsaken country.
I hope things dont deteriorate further in this small, beautiful godforsaken country.
The 'Sting'...
So the state of journalism in India has achieved a new high, or is it a new low? The ‘sting operations’ done by the India Today TV were supposed to be a about exposing the ugly side of showbiz to the rest of the world but it has just become another salacious episode in the showbiz saga. Nearly everyone has not even batted an eyelid in India, except those approached for their views by the television channels. That the movie industry is an immoral, sinful place is understood. That’s what people expect it to be. In fact, if the channel wanted a real sting, they could have tried to get a starlet to offer herself to the hero, and the hero instead tells her, ‘You are like a sister to me’!! That would have really gotten people’s attention! But all said and done, this was not a sting operation in any way, in my opinion. Rather, it was entrapment, where both, Shakti Kapoor and Aman Verma were lured into a trap by the girl named Ritu. From the recorded conversations, it would seem like the girl was a babe in the woods, completely ignorant of how the industry works. She played the part of the innocent, helpless girl to the hilt.
The film industry, while being at fault here, is being made a soft target by the media. The current sting operation only reaffirms the people’s opinion of the industry as a vile place. Add to that, the number of eyeballs they attract by having the film industry’s name attached to it (Salman Khan’s escapades, Vivek Oberoi-Salman Khan-Aishwarya Rai triangle, Sanjay Dutt’s TADA case, film stars joining politics anyone?). As far as the TV producers are concerned, it’s a win-win situation.
In my opinion, this ‘sting operation’ ranks right up there with the reality shows, in that, both are voyeuristic in nature. The common person sits there, in the confines of his living rooms and watches as other people present their worst profiles to them. They then pass out righteous judgements to them, like they really matter.
In channel concerned has been going to town, justifying its ‘sting operation’. The news presenters keep reiterating that their motive was not to defame anyone, but to bring the truth out. But since when do journalists have to justify their actions again and again? Also, a trial-by-media has begun, with the actors calling press conferences and the news channel repeating the relevant clips to show what the actors actually did.
In fact, these ‘revelations’ has spawned a new mini industry in the press circles. Daily, there are articles, opinions of people who don’t matter, talk shows with the same guests, all discussing this matter threadbare. But really, does it matter? Will girls stop dreaming of the arc lights after watching the clips? I doubt it. Life will go on, people will keep getting exploited by the ones higher up in the hierarchy.
In the mean time, keep watching out for ‘shocking news about a former superstar’.
The film industry, while being at fault here, is being made a soft target by the media. The current sting operation only reaffirms the people’s opinion of the industry as a vile place. Add to that, the number of eyeballs they attract by having the film industry’s name attached to it (Salman Khan’s escapades, Vivek Oberoi-Salman Khan-Aishwarya Rai triangle, Sanjay Dutt’s TADA case, film stars joining politics anyone?). As far as the TV producers are concerned, it’s a win-win situation.
In my opinion, this ‘sting operation’ ranks right up there with the reality shows, in that, both are voyeuristic in nature. The common person sits there, in the confines of his living rooms and watches as other people present their worst profiles to them. They then pass out righteous judgements to them, like they really matter.
In channel concerned has been going to town, justifying its ‘sting operation’. The news presenters keep reiterating that their motive was not to defame anyone, but to bring the truth out. But since when do journalists have to justify their actions again and again? Also, a trial-by-media has begun, with the actors calling press conferences and the news channel repeating the relevant clips to show what the actors actually did.
In fact, these ‘revelations’ has spawned a new mini industry in the press circles. Daily, there are articles, opinions of people who don’t matter, talk shows with the same guests, all discussing this matter threadbare. But really, does it matter? Will girls stop dreaming of the arc lights after watching the clips? I doubt it. Life will go on, people will keep getting exploited by the ones higher up in the hierarchy.
In the mean time, keep watching out for ‘shocking news about a former superstar’.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
What a Hoot!!!...
This morning I got the biggest laugh in a long time. And the irony in that is that I had Akshay Kumar to thank for it!!
The song, "Main Khiladi Tu Anadi" from the same film was playing on Channel [V], and to my utter surprise, the channel actually censored the pelvic thrusts of to two male actors!! Yes, that's right folks, the channel cut any scene that had the two of them doing pelvic thrusts, which in this song was 95 % of the time. Come to think of it, now that I wrote this line, does this song in anyway have gay undertones? They do point their thrusts at each other. Hmm...
And are the music channels on the road to self-censorship? I think not, cos the next song had an aadhi nangi firang ladki. Will someone please tell me what is happening?
The song, "Main Khiladi Tu Anadi" from the same film was playing on Channel [V], and to my utter surprise, the channel actually censored the pelvic thrusts of to two male actors!! Yes, that's right folks, the channel cut any scene that had the two of them doing pelvic thrusts, which in this song was 95 % of the time. Come to think of it, now that I wrote this line, does this song in anyway have gay undertones? They do point their thrusts at each other. Hmm...
And are the music channels on the road to self-censorship? I think not, cos the next song had an aadhi nangi firang ladki. Will someone please tell me what is happening?
Life in Delhi...
The weather in Delhi nowadays is quite pleasant. Not too hot, not too cold. After the freezing cold of USA, I needed this. On top of that, theres a really cool breeze all day long. But people tell me this will change soon, probably towards the end of this month, after Holi ("Holi kab hai? Kab hai Holi KAB, KAB?"). But in the mean time, I'm enjoying it.
Yesterday being Shivratri, the atmosphere around Delhi was different, more festive. I am given to believe that Delhites are Shiv bhakts. But enjoy as I may, all the festivities, one thing does bug me, and that's the high numbers of places of worship here. Even where I like, there are three temples within walking distances of each other. A short walk away, and a Muslim dominated area, there are a number of masjids. There are even three churches of different denominstions where I live!! One would be given to believe that people here are very pious, but just look at the happenings around you, and you misconceptions are corrected. I feel that most outwardly pious people are the most un-Godly of them all. I say most 'cos a few are truly pious.
On to other things, the broadband here is good, but it's only available in the mornings, and it goes down in the evening, which is when I need it the most.
Yesterday being Shivratri, the atmosphere around Delhi was different, more festive. I am given to believe that Delhites are Shiv bhakts. But enjoy as I may, all the festivities, one thing does bug me, and that's the high numbers of places of worship here. Even where I like, there are three temples within walking distances of each other. A short walk away, and a Muslim dominated area, there are a number of masjids. There are even three churches of different denominstions where I live!! One would be given to believe that people here are very pious, but just look at the happenings around you, and you misconceptions are corrected. I feel that most outwardly pious people are the most un-Godly of them all. I say most 'cos a few are truly pious.
On to other things, the broadband here is good, but it's only available in the mornings, and it goes down in the evening, which is when I need it the most.
Life in Delhi...
The weather in Delhi nowadays is quite pleasant. Not too hot, not too cold. After the freezing cold of USA, I needed this. On top of that, theres a really cool breeze all day long. But people tell me this will change soon, probably towards the end of this month, after Holi ("Holi kab hai? Kab hai Holi KAB, KAB?"). But in the mean time, I'm enjoying it.
Yesterday being Shivratri, the atmosphere around Delhi was different, more festive. I am given to believe that Delhites are Shiv bhakts. But enjoy as I may, all the festivities, one thing does bug me, and that's the high numbers of places of worship here. Even where I like, there are three temples within walking distances of each other. A short walk away, and a Muslim dominated area, there are a number of masjids. There are even three churches of different denominstions where I live!! One would be given to believe that people here are very pious, but just look at the happenings around you, and you misconceptions are corrected. I feel that most outwardly pious people are the most un-Godly of them all. I say most 'cos a few are truly pious.
On to other things, the broadband here is good, but it's only available in the mornings, and it goes down in the evening, which is when I need it the most.
Yesterday being Shivratri, the atmosphere around Delhi was different, more festive. I am given to believe that Delhites are Shiv bhakts. But enjoy as I may, all the festivities, one thing does bug me, and that's the high numbers of places of worship here. Even where I like, there are three temples within walking distances of each other. A short walk away, and a Muslim dominated area, there are a number of masjids. There are even three churches of different denominstions where I live!! One would be given to believe that people here are very pious, but just look at the happenings around you, and you misconceptions are corrected. I feel that most outwardly pious people are the most un-Godly of them all. I say most 'cos a few are truly pious.
On to other things, the broadband here is good, but it's only available in the mornings, and it goes down in the evening, which is when I need it the most.
Life in Delhi...
The weather in Delhi nowadays is quite pleasant. Not too hot, not too cold. After the freezing cold of USA, I needed this. On top of that, theres a really cool breeze all day long. But people tell me this will change soon, probably towards the end of this month, after Holi ("Holi kab hai? Kab hai Holi KAB, KAB?"). But in the mean time, I'm enjoying it.
Yesterday being Shivratri, the atmosphere around Delhi was different, more festive. I am given to believe that Delhites are Shiv bhakts. But enjoy as I may, all the festivities, one thing does bug me, and that's the high numbers of places of worship here. Even where I like, there are three temples within walking distances of each other. A short walk away, and a Muslim dominated area, there are a number of masjids. There are even three churches of different denominstions where I live!! One would be given to believe that people here are very pious, but just look at the happenings around you, and you misconceptions are corrected. I feel that most outwardly pious people are the most un-Godly of them all. I say most 'cos a few are truly pious.
On to other things, the broadband here is good, but it's only available in the mornings, and it goes down in the evening, which is when I need it the most.
Yesterday being Shivratri, the atmosphere around Delhi was different, more festive. I am given to believe that Delhites are Shiv bhakts. But enjoy as I may, all the festivities, one thing does bug me, and that's the high numbers of places of worship here. Even where I like, there are three temples within walking distances of each other. A short walk away, and a Muslim dominated area, there are a number of masjids. There are even three churches of different denominstions where I live!! One would be given to believe that people here are very pious, but just look at the happenings around you, and you misconceptions are corrected. I feel that most outwardly pious people are the most un-Godly of them all. I say most 'cos a few are truly pious.
On to other things, the broadband here is good, but it's only available in the mornings, and it goes down in the evening, which is when I need it the most.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Dear injinuity III...
injinuity said:
ha ha ha. Dude, you crack me up. Your own wife's life wouldn't revolve around you, leave alone anyone else's What I post on my blog in strictly my business, and you being the subject for the last three posts is only incidental, os chill out.
hmm... your life revolves around me eh?... don't you have anything else to post you imbecile.
ha ha ha. Dude, you crack me up. Your own wife's life wouldn't revolve around you, leave alone anyone else's What I post on my blog in strictly my business, and you being the subject for the last three posts is only incidental, os chill out.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Dear injinuity...
injinuity said:
the only person in need of sympathies is your dad for siring an insufferable, lazy prick like you.
and don't ever be under the illusion that you came to my rescue at the airport. on the contrary, you mucked it up further.
I definitely feel sorry for you old man you nitwit.. he has made only one mistake... and its you..
and as I said.. if I didn't volunteer your stuff would get thrown out.... someone kick me for waiting 45 minutes outside the airport... grrrr
the only person in need of sympathies is your dad for siring an insufferable, lazy prick like you.
and don't ever be under the illusion that you came to my rescue at the airport. on the contrary, you mucked it up further.
Friday, March 04, 2005
Dear injinuity....
injinuity said:
"You idiot.. I had no plans on sending the luggage at all had it not been for your father.. felt sorry for him.. its not his fault if his son is an irresponsible moron... been almost a month and a half and you still didn't send the passport copy.... I really wanted to keep it here for a year ... and would have done it had it not been for your pops... grrr
anyways hope you are having a blast in New York, catch you later dude.. have fun but be careful."
Reply:
sure, I believe you. you dick, if you didn't know the first thing about sending cargos, then why did you volunteer to do it in the first place, huh? and even when you came to about the passport requirement, why didn't you tell me about it. You write this in all your self-righteous tone, when in reality you were an ignorant ass, and a lazy bastard, thats what you are. And that's the reason I decided on not sending you the passport details. If not my father, then I would have come and picked it up myself.
And you don't need to feel sorry for my father, he doesnt need you sympathies. Your sympathies are not needed.
I had a real blast in NY, and am now back in India. When are you travelling?
On to other news:
I have got broadband in my home now!!! The speeds are prety impressive. In fact, I did a 20 mb download in less then 20 minutes
"You idiot.. I had no plans on sending the luggage at all had it not been for your father.. felt sorry for him.. its not his fault if his son is an irresponsible moron... been almost a month and a half and you still didn't send the passport copy.... I really wanted to keep it here for a year ... and would have done it had it not been for your pops... grrr
anyways hope you are having a blast in New York, catch you later dude.. have fun but be careful."
Reply:
sure, I believe you. you dick, if you didn't know the first thing about sending cargos, then why did you volunteer to do it in the first place, huh? and even when you came to about the passport requirement, why didn't you tell me about it. You write this in all your self-righteous tone, when in reality you were an ignorant ass, and a lazy bastard, thats what you are. And that's the reason I decided on not sending you the passport details. If not my father, then I would have come and picked it up myself.
And you don't need to feel sorry for my father, he doesnt need you sympathies. Your sympathies are not needed.
I had a real blast in NY, and am now back in India. When are you travelling?
On to other news:
I have got broadband in my home now!!! The speeds are prety impressive. In fact, I did a 20 mb download in less then 20 minutes
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Back Again...
During my absence from posting, a lot has happened. First of all, I visited the US for an entire month. The trip was quite memorable, in that I visited New York, and Cincinnati and got a first hand perspective of life in the US. In the end, my opinion is that though life in US is quite laidback in comparison to India, it is still no match for the Gulf. The people here are very friendly, and eager to help. All in all, a very fine place. But there is one peeve that I have, at leat where NY is concerned. They have very few rest rooms there. During the week I was in NY, it snowed and rained alternately, and I was either sloshed or drained for the entire time. All this resulted in frequent calls from Mother Nature (“Maa, main aa raha hoon maa!!!”), and I was at a loss for where to go. Thankfully, the golden arches came to my rescue. The convenience of the McDonalds chains, along with the fact that they have restrooms was a big help. The only problem was that it was available only to the persons who purchased something there, which is understandable. So , I was forced to give up my self-imposed boycott of all the joint and order some chicken (to their credit, they were good) and then use their restrooms. At times like these, I missed the convenience of India, with the vast network of Sulabh Shauchalya in place. Score one for India. Go India!!!
Another peeve of mine was the cold….IT WAS MORE THAN FREEZING THERE!!! In fact, the chill of Doha was more then enough for me, and this was even worse. My ears and hands actually froze in the winter!! It’s a wonder that I did not catch frostbite.
The trip to the Statue of Liberty was quite memorable. It started out as a sunny day, but by the time I reached Battery Park, it was pouring. And the view I got the Lady Liberty was one in dreary surroundings, not in the bright sunlight that is always recommended. Will be posting the pictures soon.
The Brooklyn Bridge trip was good too. Hiked up and down, and enjoyed the view from both sides. The construction feat has to be admired, in my opinion.
In contrast, Cincinnati is a very quite town, where nothing much happens. Life moves at a very easy pace there.
Yeah, yeah, I know, this is a boring post. I’ll end it right here.
Will improve later.
Great News So Far:
A Google search for Sweet Demon puts my blog on the top.....Yeah!!!!!!!!!
Another peeve of mine was the cold….IT WAS MORE THAN FREEZING THERE!!! In fact, the chill of Doha was more then enough for me, and this was even worse. My ears and hands actually froze in the winter!! It’s a wonder that I did not catch frostbite.
The trip to the Statue of Liberty was quite memorable. It started out as a sunny day, but by the time I reached Battery Park, it was pouring. And the view I got the Lady Liberty was one in dreary surroundings, not in the bright sunlight that is always recommended. Will be posting the pictures soon.
The Brooklyn Bridge trip was good too. Hiked up and down, and enjoyed the view from both sides. The construction feat has to be admired, in my opinion.
In contrast, Cincinnati is a very quite town, where nothing much happens. Life moves at a very easy pace there.
Yeah, yeah, I know, this is a boring post. I’ll end it right here.
Will improve later.
Great News So Far:
A Google search for Sweet Demon puts my blog on the top.....Yeah!!!!!!!!!
Friday, February 25, 2005
Reply
At 4:54 PM, injinuity said...
dying or died?
You wish. Still alive 'n kickin' in the land of the free
Friday, January 28, 2005
Old Habits Dying...
I seem to be slipping in my habit of posting regularly. Probably because I am with my family jnow, and don't need a blog to keep in touch with them. But still, to survive, this blog will have to reinvent itself. Must dwell on it.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
I'm Baaack!!!!
Guess who’s back, back again? Yes folks, I’m back again, after a long, long time. It’s nearly a month since my last post, and a lot has happened since then. Here’s what happened.
I left Doha on the last day of 2004, and actually welcomed the New Year on the plane. The journey itself was quite uneventful, but the beginnings and the endings are a different matter. At the departure terminal, I realized that I was grossly overweight (my luggage, that is), so I had to leave most of it with my friend, Jinu. That was nearly a month ago, and my luggage rests in peace in Doha. On arrival, I found myself alone at the Delhi airport. On getting out, India hit me, right in my face. All the traffic jams, the bad and congested roads – after the wide roads of Doha, even the best roads of Delhi seem kachcha roads to me – hit me hard, and I wanted to turn back to Doha within the first hour!! But all that vanished when I arrived at home. The warmth of home made me realize the reason why I had resigned from my comfortable job in the first place. Home. Home Sweet Home. It was worth it.
After some time in Delhi, it was time to head to A’bad, and celebrate a little Uttarayan, but all my best laid plans were laid to wasted, cos my friends were not able to make it, save one, and there was no wind on that day and the day after. Sob sob, I did not fly even one kite. But I got to meet my friends after a long time, and I had a blast!! And to make up for the kiteless Uttarayan, I got to taste authentic Kashmiri cooking or Wazwaan cooking as it is called. And now for a factoid
Did you know…
Traditional Kashmiri cooking does not include chicken, the reason being that chickens were thought to be unclean, since they usually lived in the gutters in the Kashmir valley. It is only recently that the Kashmiri people have started eating chicken.
On, and the most important development, I got a laptop!!! Yes, a brand new spanking laptop for myself!! A new toy for me. Woo hoo!!
Reflections on A’bad.
A’bad has undergone a lot of change in the last two years. Newer roads have been constructed, and they are even better than the ones that Delhi has to offer. The pollution level remains the same, and so does the slow pace of life. Buildings are coming up everywhere, and the already scarce open spaces are being reduced. And for a person arriving from a place where there are lots of open spaces, its scary.
I’m back in Delhi, still resting. Will start working when am out of funds. In the mean time, PAAAAAAARTYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
I left Doha on the last day of 2004, and actually welcomed the New Year on the plane. The journey itself was quite uneventful, but the beginnings and the endings are a different matter. At the departure terminal, I realized that I was grossly overweight (my luggage, that is), so I had to leave most of it with my friend, Jinu. That was nearly a month ago, and my luggage rests in peace in Doha. On arrival, I found myself alone at the Delhi airport. On getting out, India hit me, right in my face. All the traffic jams, the bad and congested roads – after the wide roads of Doha, even the best roads of Delhi seem kachcha roads to me – hit me hard, and I wanted to turn back to Doha within the first hour!! But all that vanished when I arrived at home. The warmth of home made me realize the reason why I had resigned from my comfortable job in the first place. Home. Home Sweet Home. It was worth it.
After some time in Delhi, it was time to head to A’bad, and celebrate a little Uttarayan, but all my best laid plans were laid to wasted, cos my friends were not able to make it, save one, and there was no wind on that day and the day after. Sob sob, I did not fly even one kite. But I got to meet my friends after a long time, and I had a blast!! And to make up for the kiteless Uttarayan, I got to taste authentic Kashmiri cooking or Wazwaan cooking as it is called. And now for a factoid
Did you know…
Traditional Kashmiri cooking does not include chicken, the reason being that chickens were thought to be unclean, since they usually lived in the gutters in the Kashmir valley. It is only recently that the Kashmiri people have started eating chicken.
On, and the most important development, I got a laptop!!! Yes, a brand new spanking laptop for myself!! A new toy for me. Woo hoo!!
Reflections on A’bad.
A’bad has undergone a lot of change in the last two years. Newer roads have been constructed, and they are even better than the ones that Delhi has to offer. The pollution level remains the same, and so does the slow pace of life. Buildings are coming up everywhere, and the already scarce open spaces are being reduced. And for a person arriving from a place where there are lots of open spaces, its scary.
I’m back in Delhi, still resting. Will start working when am out of funds. In the mean time, PAAAAAAARTYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
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