It was probably one of the very few times that i did manage to get up early.Very early.That coupled with the fact that there was no squash yesterday(the sports complex remains closed on Mondays) and hence limited liquid intake negatively influenced my bowel movement.They say that everything in the universe follows a routine which is difficult to break or maintain.Sir Isaac Newton complicated matters by stating the same thing in the 1st law of motion."Every body in the universe resists any change in its state of rest.......until unless an external force is applied(dont even talk about it)They call it Inertia which is directly proportional to the mass.And mass it was,big M.
I tried everything from water to breakfast to this unnecessary drivel.I had to take it out somehow....And here i am, doing the needful.
Wonder(less) Wonder!!!
The media frenzy surrounding the Taj & its position in the new world has finally secured the so-called Monument of Love a place in the New7wonders of this century.The air smells too much of Patriotism and prolific pride.No one's complaining.Thats my whole point....
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in 1653 AD as a symbol of his love n dedication to his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died at a premature age of 36 during childbirth.It would only be fitting to salute the lady who bore the emperor 14 children in her short lifetime.Methinks that Shah Jahan,foresighted that he was, realised that he would need such a large army to vote for Taj.
Somebody at the New7wonders ceremony in Lisbon on 7/7/7,saw the fateful envelope in her hand and screamed,"Oh my god!!!It is the Taj Mahell(rhymes with hell fell)".And i, sitting in front of my idiot box shouted,"OMG is it patriotism or is it Hillary Swank".Sadly its neither.But a damsel in distress Bipasha Basu.
New7wonders,an organisation created by a Swiss entrepreneur stinks of a profit motive and some of us were living under an illusion that there's something called Global Responsibility.It did a commendable job of giving The Pyramids an honorary status of a wonder(apparently it is the only surviving wonder of the list made in 200B.C) and ironically Egyptians were the only ones who dared to question the organisation's authority and credibility.A smart move to clean the air. A question bubbles in my mind "Are they historians who studied the uniqueness and heritage associated with the 21monuments at close quarters" or "Are they scientists trying to unravel the mysteries of stone n stellar".Infact they are hardcore businessmen who did their job to the hilt.Invited international celebrities ,associated themselves with UNESCO,chose the perfect day n made themselves mighty millionaires.
Amidst all this celebration,a question lingers "Is it this simple to fool an Indian?".The media played its part nd i am not saying i dint vote.Follow the herd they say.But how about using your brains for a change.An Indian will vote for the Indian in the list n the chinese would do the same for the chinese wonder.That is no rocket science.And m sure it doesn't come as a shock that both Great Wall of China & The Taj Mahal are on the list.I would even go on to say that this poll was an effective way to drain the wealth from the Indias n the Chinas of the world....
Some believe India has arrived on the world stage but i would say READ CAREFULLY probably ANOTHER 50,000 babies have just arrived.We would probably need them to vote Himalayas into the new7natural wonders of the Earth.The message rings loud....YOU JUST CAN'T COUNT US (OUT)....WE ARE TOO MANY!!!!
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in 1653 AD as a symbol of his love n dedication to his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died at a premature age of 36 during childbirth.It would only be fitting to salute the lady who bore the emperor 14 children in her short lifetime.Methinks that Shah Jahan,foresighted that he was, realised that he would need such a large army to vote for Taj.
Somebody at the New7wonders ceremony in Lisbon on 7/7/7,saw the fateful envelope in her hand and screamed,"Oh my god!!!It is the Taj Mahell(rhymes with hell fell)".And i, sitting in front of my idiot box shouted,"OMG is it patriotism or is it Hillary Swank".Sadly its neither.But a damsel in distress Bipasha Basu.
New7wonders,an organisation created by a Swiss entrepreneur stinks of a profit motive and some of us were living under an illusion that there's something called Global Responsibility.It did a commendable job of giving The Pyramids an honorary status of a wonder(apparently it is the only surviving wonder of the list made in 200B.C) and ironically Egyptians were the only ones who dared to question the organisation's authority and credibility.A smart move to clean the air. A question bubbles in my mind "Are they historians who studied the uniqueness and heritage associated with the 21monuments at close quarters" or "Are they scientists trying to unravel the mysteries of stone n stellar".Infact they are hardcore businessmen who did their job to the hilt.Invited international celebrities ,associated themselves with UNESCO,chose the perfect day n made themselves mighty millionaires.
Amidst all this celebration,a question lingers "Is it this simple to fool an Indian?".The media played its part nd i am not saying i dint vote.Follow the herd they say.But how about using your brains for a change.An Indian will vote for the Indian in the list n the chinese would do the same for the chinese wonder.That is no rocket science.And m sure it doesn't come as a shock that both Great Wall of China & The Taj Mahal are on the list.I would even go on to say that this poll was an effective way to drain the wealth from the Indias n the Chinas of the world....
Some believe India has arrived on the world stage but i would say READ CAREFULLY probably ANOTHER 50,000 babies have just arrived.We would probably need them to vote Himalayas into the new7natural wonders of the Earth.The message rings loud....YOU JUST CAN'T COUNT US (OUT)....WE ARE TOO MANY!!!!
School days rock
Thats a shocking picture of history!!!All of us in class 5....
Take your guess,for things hav changed and so have I!!!
Who would believe that i was heavily over-weight...and was as round as u can see.
Whatta time-pass!!!!
Its been 1 month 10 days and about some 15minutes at home.But such accuracy gives an extremely disoriented picture of these vacations.I have no intention painting a picture where i've made every minute count.Its already Saturday & i though it was only Wednesday, is a much better way of summarising these XL holidays.But then who z complaining????Anyways not right now...
This summer-break(could easily serves 4)till now has been one of cheap thrills...Probably in the absence of anything better to do. From watching movies like 'Good Boy Bad Boy' to enjoying 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'...n then getting all nervous for my result.My college letter said "C.G card withheld" & it made me sit down and think...Did i really flunk this sem??
M still waiting for an answer....Till then will go and catch up with an old friend at c.p!!!
This summer-break(could easily serves 4)till now has been one of cheap thrills...Probably in the absence of anything better to do. From watching movies like 'Good Boy Bad Boy' to enjoying 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'...n then getting all nervous for my result.My college letter said "C.G card withheld" & it made me sit down and think...Did i really flunk this sem??
M still waiting for an answer....Till then will go and catch up with an old friend at c.p!!!
The car that almost refuses to move
Thats my car....An old Maruti 800 that has withered many a storm.In fact its withstood so many learners that it can now be called an Experienced Learner Vehicle(ELV).First it was my bro then for some time my mom n now me...but it refuses to give up.One might say its got accustomed to the panicky turns,the frequent stops and the angry drivers around it.But it still drives on.
It was only yesterday that i had driven my mom to the market(thats my present role..for enquiries n driver opportunities u can contact me....) ,and then when it was time to return,I took the emperors throne and started my old horse.With everything in place I tried to put the car in the first gear(the cars gearbox is sort of rusty so it requires some extra effort),but then the gear refused to budge.I tried a second time with all my might but without success.I was concerned.Was it the beginning of the end...I freaked out n saw my mom looking at me fighting with the gears.And then it came.....
She casually remarked,"How about pressing the clutch for starters?".That m sure seals the story for you.
Its now an old white Dabba,but wears its name with pride. You try going above 60kmph and it shows its rage in this age.Its wheels start rattling n joints start threatening.N you reluctantly settle for a slow 50.It stands right below a tree in front of my house which showers it with flowers throughout the season.
Symbolic.Extremely symbolic I would say.Perhaps praising its victories or probably glorifying the end.
It was only yesterday that i had driven my mom to the market(thats my present role..for enquiries n driver opportunities u can contact me....) ,and then when it was time to return,I took the emperors throne and started my old horse.With everything in place I tried to put the car in the first gear(the cars gearbox is sort of rusty so it requires some extra effort),but then the gear refused to budge.I tried a second time with all my might but without success.I was concerned.Was it the beginning of the end...I freaked out n saw my mom looking at me fighting with the gears.And then it came.....
She casually remarked,"How about pressing the clutch for starters?".That m sure seals the story for you.
Its now an old white Dabba,but wears its name with pride. You try going above 60kmph and it shows its rage in this age.Its wheels start rattling n joints start threatening.N you reluctantly settle for a slow 50.It stands right below a tree in front of my house which showers it with flowers throughout the season.
Symbolic.Extremely symbolic I would say.Perhaps praising its victories or probably glorifying the end.
Is it getting too hot???But wat abt the AC's...
The newspapers are flooded,the environmentalists are sweating it out,the developed nations(some say) are too chilled & i was till now at a draught of words...
this is the kind of effect Climate Change is having on the world.
With all kinds of facts & facets laid down,I decided to think it over in the old English style...the 5W style....
this is the kind of effect Climate Change is having on the world.
With all kinds of facts & facets laid down,I decided to think it over in the old English style...the 5W style....
- WHAT is the prob:CLIMATE CHANGE(the dude in America continues to sleep over it)!
- But WHY panic:If Greenhouse gas emissions aren't reduced by 2015.Glaciers will be seen only on stamps & postcards.
- WHERE do i come into the picture:The floods are likely to affect only coastal low lying areas so m sitting in Delhi after 2015.But then i can't say anything abt the draughts n the famines.So people stop using Conventional resources.
- WHO is hiding behind the Bush:Coincidentally Mr. Bush.He refuses to sign the Kyoto Protocol & reduce emission levels.
- HOW:Mr. Bush pumps money for improving Tobacco,condoms n thousands of other things but NOT for Earth(which he almost claims he owns).
Let there be light...to talk???
A Chinese company,Hi-Tech Wealth has claimed to have developed the world's first solar-powered mobile phone that uses sun's energy to recharge itself.In an age where Global warming is the buzz word.This just seems to be too hot(literally!!)to resist. According to sources,the phone can provide 40 minutes of talk-time after sitting in the Sun for an hour.Eventhough its unconventional to go unconventional,me thinks my Nokia will do for the moment...Its burning outside!!!
Forest after Fire
What comes to your mind when you see this?
Certainly not.....
Charred trunks of spruce trees.This is a result of a recent forest fire caused by lightning during prolonged drought.
The trees have nearly been reduced to ash,but this picture on Corbis gives a totally different way of looking at it.Stunning,was my reaction to it.
Go Pandavas go!!!
It took loads of courage to pick up something like 'Mahabharata' and actually read it!!The book by C.Rajagopalachari ,cuts out the crap and comes to the real intriguing anecdotes,never leaving me sleepy. The names and their origin sometimes become far too many...& very difficult to co-relate.But then they come as a package with great style of writing and a fascinating story-line.The messages to the society come fast & clear but its absolutely your wish to dodge them or to absorb them.Well the analogy of Rakshasas to the present day politicians(or the then colonial rule) is quite glaring....and i quite respect it.
I have this ridiculously old edition (printed in 1977),in tatters,but then it adds to the whole thing of reading an epic.
There are miracles and then there are curses to counter those miracles.So it doesn't really come as a surprise when you read that a woman(Gandhari) bore 101 children...and that to,to a blind man.And then the Gods turn mortal in case of Bhishma and Vidur(Lord Dharma) & sometimes even given birth to children.The Pandavas were born to Gods without causing any trouble or delay to Kunti & Madri.Perfect sons.Its probably the supernatural occurance thats keeping me hooked to this old book, in an age of non-believers.
And then there is always Wikipedia to clear my basic concepts....
I have this ridiculously old edition (printed in 1977),in tatters,but then it adds to the whole thing of reading an epic.
There are miracles and then there are curses to counter those miracles.So it doesn't really come as a surprise when you read that a woman(Gandhari) bore 101 children...and that to,to a blind man.And then the Gods turn mortal in case of Bhishma and Vidur(Lord Dharma) & sometimes even given birth to children.The Pandavas were born to Gods without causing any trouble or delay to Kunti & Madri.Perfect sons.Its probably the supernatural occurance thats keeping me hooked to this old book, in an age of non-believers.
And then there is always Wikipedia to clear my basic concepts....
Pirates is on its way...
I watched 'Pirates of the Caribbean-At world's end' with a lots of people.Considering that these guys were from IIT-D, I had a great time.
Kudos to Swati,Pranav,Sid,Pragun(who slept off),Ekta,Aditya,....
Now let me come to the movie.If u wanna watch it, be sure to watch it on the big screen(stop PIRACY).U dont want to miss the beat of Jone's heart match ur own subtle thump or as a matter of fact the whirlpool.
a)i thoroughly enjoyed the story(criticized by many).it was racy & entwined with loads of funny moments.A case in point would be Elizabeth Swann's marriage to Will Turner during a fight sequence.It was ridiculously humorous.
b)i confess i couldn't get some of the funds and dialogues but then calypso's lines were delivered in a horrendous accent which i refuse to understand.
c)And then how dare they show the captain of the indian pirates with a lame timid voice(what else comes to ur mind when u see a fat man with a whitish beard a sword and a turban!)I even contemplated calling up Big-Brother,i mean big-sis Shilpa Shetty for such racist implications but then decided against it.
Now the highs of the movie
i.The affects were mind-boggling.at a time i thought i was asea with the pirates.
ii.Elizabeth Swann(Madamoiselle Knightley)turns captain as i inturn
become her fan.She dominates n is authoritative.
I've always had a thing for commandeering women.
iii.The 2 Jacks are simply god-level.
Sparrow(Johny Depp) n the Monkey.Watch out for them.
iv.Its a 3 hr movie(sufficient time to catch a snap if u cant make head
or tail of the movie).
Cheers to Jack Sparrow.
Kudos to Swati,Pranav,Sid,Pragun(who slept off),Ekta,Aditya,....
Now let me come to the movie.If u wanna watch it, be sure to watch it on the big screen(stop PIRACY).U dont want to miss the beat of Jone's heart match ur own subtle thump or as a matter of fact the whirlpool.
a)i thoroughly enjoyed the story(criticized by many).it was racy & entwined with loads of funny moments.A case in point would be Elizabeth Swann's marriage to Will Turner during a fight sequence.It was ridiculously humorous.
b)i confess i couldn't get some of the funds and dialogues but then calypso's lines were delivered in a horrendous accent which i refuse to understand.
c)And then how dare they show the captain of the indian pirates with a lame timid voice(what else comes to ur mind when u see a fat man with a whitish beard a sword and a turban!)I even contemplated calling up Big-Brother,i mean big-sis Shilpa Shetty for such racist implications but then decided against it.
Now the highs of the movie
i.The affects were mind-boggling.at a time i thought i was asea with the pirates.
ii.Elizabeth Swann(Madamoiselle Knightley)turns captain as i inturn
become her fan.She dominates n is authoritative.
I've always had a thing for commandeering women.
iii.The 2 Jacks are simply god-level.
Sparrow(Johny Depp) n the Monkey.Watch out for them.
iv.Its a 3 hr movie(sufficient time to catch a snap if u cant make head
or tail of the movie).
Cheers to Jack Sparrow.
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