m.flowerr

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2012-01-13T14:53:00.003+05:30

Abbreviations:

CHESS : Chariot,Horses,Elephants,Soldiers
COLD : Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
JOKE : Joy of Kids Entertainment
AIM : Ambition In Mind
EAT : Energy And Taste
PEN : Power Enriched in Nib
BYE : Beside You Everytime

Trust

2011-12-29T17:00:00.000+05:30

How important is trust in any relationship? Offlate, I don’t seem to be trusting any new faces that I come across and there is no specific reason for this particular behavior. I am also unsure, if this kind of a behavior is peculiar. When I see people around me blindly trusting strangers, I go crazy, but I keep in mind that, it is none of my business as long as the person is someone whom I can talk to.
Universal fact is that, the word trust is the basis of every relationship and the world runs on trust factor.

But I am not the one who’l trust every Tom, Dick and Harry. But why? No reason

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012

2011-12-23T15:52:00.003+05:30

M.flowerr blog wishes all its readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

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Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2012

Anger

2011-11-19T12:07:00.002+05:30

Can anger damage our reputation?

Birthdays

2011-11-18T18:09:00.004+05:30

I will be celebrating my birthday very shortly i.e on 25th of November to be precise and i am feeling sad that i will be growing older by an year, although happy to have become wiser.
A big thankyou to all those people, who have been with me all thorughout, across every other situation in life, both good and bad.
And not to forget, thankyou dear readers for taking time to read and leave a comment on my blog.Your comments really matters, and they have inspired me to stick on to blog world.

Working on Saturdays

2011-10-29T13:00:00.004+05:30

What would happen, when you are asked to work on Saturdays when the rest of the world around is sleeping?
Go crazy? Curse? What else? What is your take on this?
I am at office today, to do nothing

Happy Diwali

2011-10-26T21:17:00.003+05:30

Wish you all a Happy and a Prosperous Diwali!

Communication/Talking

2011-08-28T19:02:00.001+05:30

Offlate, i have been coming across people who yap a lot.
Go to office...yap....go to market...yap...getinto a bus ...yap
Is yapping a God Gift,or a talent imbibed is what i have been thinking? By the way, can yapping be termed as a talent?And people good at talking, build buildings,just with their words and try and get away either by hook or crook. And the innocents are held for no mistake of theirs, just because they are not good at talking.
I have been a victim myself of people with long tongue.Have been ripped right and left. But am learning to confront the situation.
Can the readers tell me how to improve on the talking skills?

Art of living - Sudarshan Kriya

2011-04-03T11:24:00.004+05:30

'Sudarshan Kriya' like it is commonly called, have been reading a lot on this and about the benefits which it offers.
Is Sudarshan Kriya really helpful?Any inputs?

Jog Falls, whatta natural beauty!

2011-02-06T13:41:00.005+05:30

Come back

2010-12-24T19:05:00.002+05:30

Feels really really good to be back to my blog world after a gap of five months. That's right, you have read it right - 'Five Months' i have been away from here and i know, i have couple of things to share,plenty of stories to tell.
And i hope to remain here for sometime and not vanish.

Guess winter's treating all of you well.Here in Bangalore,days are getting colder and colder and it looks like each winter is severe then its preceeding years.Nevertheless, i like winter in comparison to summer days, were the heat is unbearable.The other day i had to go out somewhere early in the morning by 7am and i got into a rickshaw. It was a total foggy day and i was enjoying the view sitting in the rick.The road ahead was not visible, since it was covered with fog. I was just loving it. Me being a nature person will never want to miss out the opportunity to enjoy the fog.Hence,a few meters away from my destination, i got out of the rick and started to walk.It was pretty cold out, inspite i was loving my walk and proud of my wise decision.
Christmas and New Year round the corner, every other building is being decorated. What an amazing view it is in the evening hours.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2011

2010-12-24T18:32:00.004+05:30

I wish you all 'A Merry Christmas' and 'Very Happy New Year 2011'!

Have a wonderful year ahead!

JOBS AVAILABLE for ITES sector

2010-08-21T20:15:00.002+05:30

You get to see umpteen number of ads for BPO’s and Call centers on a routine each day. Neverthless, I would like to mention the jobs I have in my hand. Interested?
I have requirements for International BPO’s and Call Centers for a voice process, with a good remuneration.
Eligibility criteria:
1. A graduate, fresher or experienced
2. If under grad, a minimum 6 months experience in a call center(International)
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Flexibility with shifts
5. 10+2 with excellent spoken english
Please note the vacancies are available for Bangalore location alone. Fascinates? Please rush in your resumes to m.flowerr@gmail.com

Mosquitoes

2010-05-20T16:43:00.006+05:30

Mosquitoes are the most terrible creatures found on planet earth.Mosquitoe bites that i have been experiencing from the past few days made me post this article.A glimpse from google:

Mosquito is a common insect in the family Culicidae.There are about 3,500 species of mosquitoes found throughout the world. In some species of mosquito, the females feed on humans.

Mosquitoes have mouthparts which are adapted for piercing the skin of plants and animals. While males typically feed on nectar and plant juices, the female needs to obtain nutrients from a "blood meal" before she can produce eggs.
Mosquitos are generally considered annoying and may also transmit diseases, thus leading to a variety of human efforts to eradicate or reduce their presence.

Since many mosquitoes breed in standing water, source reduction can be as simple as emptying water from containers around the home. This is something that homeowners can accomplish. For example, homeowners can eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by removing unused plastic pools, old tires, or buckets; by clearing clogged gutters and repairing leaks around faucets; by regularly changing water in bird baths; and by filling or draining puddles, swampy areas, and tree stumps. Eliminating such mosquito breeding areas can be an extremely effective and permanent way to reduce mosquito populations without resorting to insecticides.

Mosquitoes are a vector agent that carries disease-causing viruses and parasites from person to person without catching the disease themselves.
The principal mosquito borne diseases are the viral diseases yellow fever, dengue fever and Chikungunya, transmitted mostly by the Aedes aegypti, and malaria carried by the genus Anopheles.Mosquitoes are estimated to transmit disease to more than 700 million people annually in Africa, South America, Central America, Mexico and much of Asia with millions of resulting deaths.

There are many methods used for mosquito control. Depending on the situation, source reduction, biocontrol, Insecticides to kill larvae, or specifically the adults may be used to manage mosquito populations.

Protect yourself from mosquitoes and be safe.

Conversation between a Manager of Izee Manpower and Me!

2010-05-09T18:17:00.004+05:30

Me:Hello,is this Izee..
Female voice:Yes, it is,how can i help you?
Me:I read an ad in the paper about a vacancy in your firm
F-V:Plz be online, will tranfer the call to concerned person
A long music goes on and on...

Female 2:Hello, how may i help you?
Me:I read an ad in the paper about a vacancy in your firm
Female 2:Yes we do, whats your experience?
Me:3 months
F2:Great,whats your profile?
Me:HR Recruitment
F2:Ok.How soon can you join us?
Me:Immediately..
F2:We have certain conditions for employees
Me:Like?
F2:You would have to submit your original certificates with us and these would be returned only after 4 months.You are not given any kind of leave for the first 3 months
Me:(Bullshit)...Leave criteria is fine, but not okay with the certificate episode
F2:Can you talk to the manager incharge and get things clarified?
Me:Sure, can you give me his number?

I make a note of the number and call up the esteemed manager
Me:Hi,is this Mr.X
He:Yes
Me:Hi,i am May here and i happened to read about a vacancy in your concern
He:Yes(and he goes on to mention the conditions for employees) and this is India's no.2 firm.
We are the best
Me:I am okie with it but due to personal reasons, i would be requiring a days leave after a month
He:Days leave would be impossible to be given since we have leave policy applicable
Me:What would you do if an employee falls sick?Would you ask him to work inspite of his illness?
He:Is the way you talk to a manager?
Me:You are not my boss as yet

At this point i guess,the mighty manager of India's No.2 firm was infuriated and couldnot handle my question and said, "Why don't you find a job in your native?"

Is this the way a manager is supposed to talk to his candidates at the very first instance?Is it this kind of an attitude that makes Izee No.1?

How time changes..

2010-03-14T19:36:00.003+05:30

I have been away from blogging for a while, you know why? I have taken up a job very dear to me. I have started up as a HR and the interesting part is i am liking it. I have always wanted to interact with people of different mindsets and of different ages and my present job is giving me that contentment if not fully, a little, yes.Since am new to this branch i have a long way to go and i understand coming to any conclusion is very early with the time i have spent in HR.Just keeping my fingers crossed for now.

Indibloggers Meet 21st Feb

2010-02-21T19:51:00.002+05:30

Today, i had been to the Indibloggers meet which was held at Kyra Indiranagar,Bangalore.
It was quiet a good one.Being my first time for such meets,i was quiet surprised to see such a huge enthusiastic crowd at the venue.

People of every age beginning from 17/18 to 60/65 were found participating.In all a nice get together it was.Hoping for more such meet ups in future.

Nokia 5130 or Nokia 5310 or Nokia 7210 Supernova

2010-01-03T22:41:00.003+05:30

I have been planning to buy a cell phone from quiet sometime and i guess now is the time appropriate to have one and begin the new year on a fresh note. I have three models on my mind:
a)Nokia 5130
b)Nokia 5310
c)Nokia Supernova 7210
Looking out for a phone which would have all the features majorly picture clarity and good music player, yet which is lighter on the pocket.
But in a confused state as to which one to actually choose from. Recommending or sharing your experiences with these phones is highly appreciated:)
If not the above models, which other phones would you suggest that would fall under my umbrella?

Happy New Year 2010

2010-01-03T14:10:00.005+05:30

A year goneby welcoming another year
Days gone, Months gone, Gone is the year
Another New Year is here.....Happy New Year - 2010

Flowers

2009-12-16T12:35:00.012+05:30

Flowers found in my backyard

Rose
A rose is a perennial flower that contains over 100 species and comes in a variety of colours. Most are native to Asia, with smaller numbers of species native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Roses are best known for their flowers. Roses are popular garden shrubs, as flowering shrubs. They are also grown as cut flowers, as one of the most popular and commonly sold florists' flowers.
Anthurium
Anthurium belongs to the arum family.Anthuriums are one of the most popular tropicals with a long vase life of about six weeks and even more depending on the variety and season. They are grown for their brightly colored flower spathes and their ornamental leaves.
Growing Anthuriums
Anthuriums can be grown by 4 methods. They are by Vegetative reproducation, Seeds, Tissue culture, and Fertilization. * Anthuriums grow on a wide range of soil types ranging from sandy loams to heavy clays. * Anthuriums need a highly organic soil with good water retention capability and good drainage. * A well-drained soil is important to prevent rotting of stems and roots. * Anthuriums should be planted in raised beds of 1.3 to 2 metres wide and 20 cm deep. * Anthuriums should not be planted more than 5 cm deep, as deep planting results in rotting of stems and roots. * Stake the anthurium after planting for support. * Water the anthuriums immediately after planting. * A layer of coconut husks, semi-rotted wood, or sugar cane baggasse may be used. * Mulching is needed for the anthuriums plants. * Anthurium plant roots grow into the mulch and spread.
Anthuriums plant care
* Remove dead & unsightly foliage and faded or brown flowers. * Use a peat moss base. * Anthuriums need a high light, but not direct sunlight. * Water your anthurium thoroughly, but allow it to dry slightly between waterings. * Do not over-water the anthuriums as it may cause root damage and yellowing of the leaves. * Fertilize anthurium plant about every other month. * Avoid draughts, and strong temperature fluctuations. * In winter anthurium plants need a 6 weeks of rest period at a 15°C with little water. This allows the plant to flower profusely again in the following season.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a genus of plants with member species often noted for their showy flowers and commonly known as hibiscus or sorrel or less widely as rosemallow or flor de Jamaica. This large genus includes about 200–220 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae native to warm, temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.

Water Lily

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Rose

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

2009-12-12T15:56:00.005+05:30

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is a movie flowing on the lighter side with total fun. Chocolate boy Ranbir Kapoor has proved to be a versatile actor yet another time and Kats is as amazing as ever.
But the only area which i would point out would be the role of Salman Khan.Was that actually needed? And happy club? How does the synonym 'Happy' apply to the group?

I give this film a 7 on a scale of 10.

Nobody is..........

2009-12-03T15:26:00.002+05:30

Found this quote printed on a 'Tee'!

'Infant Jesus' shrine at Viveknagar

2009-12-01T20:56:00.002+05:30

Chapathi's of South India, known as Roti's for people from North:

2009-12-01T17:31:00.007+05:30

Pics says it all!

Chapati and Egg curry is a good combination.Tried?

Three year old girls worry about their weight.A research reveals:

2009-11-27T13:25:00.001+05:30

In one of today’s newspapers, I read an article with the caption: Three year old girls start worrying about their weight.Revealed by a research.
What is happening?

Etc

2009-11-26T13:18:00.000+05:30

Working for a span of five years for now, I have decided to take a break from work for sometime and here I am, doing one of my favourite jobs – Blogging, which I had almost nearly forgotten in the hustle and bustle of fast paced life. Few updates from my past are, I have become a proficient in my job, which revolved around software testing.I have witnessed the corporate world’s environment, its working culture and so on and so forth. Irrespective of the fact that five years is very short to draw a conclusion about something, I have to acknowledge, on the whole I have had a great work life so far and looking for that break soon.

Just for Fun!!!

2009-10-20T14:00:00.002+05:30

BIHAR DRIVING LICENSE APPLIKASON PHOROM
DRIVING LICENSE APPLIKASON PHOROM
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NOTE: Please do not soot the person at the applikason kounter.
He will give you the licen.
For instruktions, see bottom applikason.
************ *
1. Last name:
(_) Yadav (_) Sinha (_) Pandey (_) Misra (_) Dot no
(Check karet box)
************ *
2. First name:
(_) Ramprasad (_) Lakhan (_) Sivprasad (_) Jamnaprasad (_) Dot no
(Check karet box)
************ *
3. Age:
(_) Less than phipty (_) Greater than phipty (_) Dot no
(Check karet box)
************ *
5. Chappal Size: ____ Lepht ____ Right
************ *
6.Occupason:
(_) Dacoit (_) Rapeist (_) Kidanapper (_) Politison (_) Doodhwala (_) Pehelwaan (_) House wife (_) Un-employed
(Check karet box)
************ *
7. Number of children libing in the household: ___
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8. read #7 agan & anser here: ___
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9. Mather name: ____________ _________ __
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10. Phather Name: ____________ ________ (dont leave blank)
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11. Ejjucason: 1 2 3 4 ............ .. (Circle highest grade completed) ************ *
12. Dental rekard:
(_) Ellow (_) Berownish- ellow (_) Berown (_) Belack (_)
Other -__________ Give egjhakt color
(Check karet box)
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14. Ice seight:
(_) One Ice(2x1) (_) Two Ice(2x2) (_) Half blind (_) Day blind (_) Night blind (_) 4/4 (_)6/6
************ *
15.Your thumb imparesson :
(If you are copying from another applikason pharom, please do not copy thumb impression also. Please provide your own thumb impression.)
************ *
PELEASE DO NOT USE PHINGERS OF YOUR LEGS
Use thumb on your lepht hand only. If you dont have lepht hand, use your thumb on right hand. If you do not have right hand, use thumb on lepht hand.
NOTE : IF YOU DONT HAVE BOTH HANDS, YOU CANNOT DRIVE.
WE ARE VARY ISTRICT ABOUT THIS
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Bitter Bank Experience

2009-09-13T19:47:00.003+05:30

Recently, I got a new ICICI bank debit card precisly a month back, but due to some reasons couldnot use it because of which the card got blocked. Later, I dropped in at ICICI branch for getting my card unblocked.But the executive at the counter sweetly said ‘Sorry Ma’am, this is not where we take requests for unblockings, you would have to go to the first floor and it would be done.’Please note ICICI bank building in my area has three floors.

So,i go to the first floor, meet another executive tell him my story and he tells me, “Ma,am, this cannot be done right away, please give a request in writing. Once we receive the request, the card would be unblocked.” Since it was their evenings closure time, the guy promised for getting the work done next day by 9am. With some relaxed feeling I go home. Following day before going for work just try my luck and call up, but for my dismay ICICI people, the so called phone banking reps, confirm that the card is still in blocked state. Cursing, I once again go to the branch the same evening but to no avail. They ask me to call up their phone banking and check. I do that and get to know that the card has been unblocked but had to generate a pin. This is the process which made me go insane,since each and everytime I call them up it’s a different executive online and you got to give your details to each of them everytime you call. Nevertheless, after going through a big trauma I could get a pin finally. And so is with the money.

At the end of the episode I was just thinking, why did I ever open an account here which had given me torture for almost 72 hours.

If the branch cannot help you when you need them the most, what is the use of having them.

Currently Reading

2009-09-13T12:43:00.004+05:30

Muscat Random Pics

2009-08-16T10:36:00.005+05:30

I had been on a month long vacation to Muscat with my brother and his family recently. Flying for the first time had made me go delirious.By the end of the journey, I realized that I had really enjoyed the flight journey throughout. I was excited about the fact that I would be in Muscat when I would get out of the plane. Since it was dark when we had landed I couldn’t see the view out clearly. Once out of the flight, I could feel the warmth of heat on my skin, I was imagining how could the heat be in the peak summer months.

A real good experience I had visiting places and trying out with varieties of food. A glimpse into my visit:

How to cook Dosa?

2009-04-20T11:42:00.003+05:30

Dosa is one of the most commonest of breakfasts found everywhere, atleast in South India.Thought process made the author of this post to paste the recipe for making Dosa.Have a look:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

Enjoy your dosa...

Fascinations

2009-04-19T22:03:00.003+05:30

Aren't these Marvelous?

Wanna see the Full Moon of 11th night?

2009-01-11T19:52:00.002+05:30

Blogs

2009-01-11T18:02:00.004+05:30

Blogging had been a part of my life a few months back and least expected i have been made to stay away from it due to unavoidable circumstance.I must tell you,this has been the most irritating moment or period one could call.

Having made quiet a few friends through blogs, restrictions from blogging had made me quiet vulnerable.I hope the barrier is broken and posts would flow on an intermittent basis although not regularly.

Back from Hibernation!!

2009-01-11T17:52:00.003+05:30

A very Happy New Year to you! This note has come a little slow though.Hope you are having a great year:)
Posts here would be intermittent henceforth!

Navrathri - 2008

2008-10-12T19:15:00.008+05:30

Pendal for Durga pooja:
<>br> Crowd assembled at the pendal:
A lady sitting next to me had a tattooed arm, which i captured on my camera.You can see it here:

Twenty Q's

2008-10-12T11:17:00.008+05:30

Tagged by ceedyreflections

RULE #1 People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs and replace any question that they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves. RULE #2 Tag 6 people to do this quiz and those who are tagged cannot refuse. These people must state who they were tagged by and cannot tag the person whom they were tagged by continue this game by sending it to other people.
Note: 19 is the one I introduced.

1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?
Haven't experienced this yet....but let me try - Maybe cry for sometime and than move on with life, for time is the healer.

2. If you can have a dream come true, what would it be?
Travel to the moon(Newly found dream inspired by CD).

3. Why do you blog?
Knowledge enhancement…..once someone told me read and read and read – write and write and write.

4. Will you fall in love with your best friend?
No, I am straight.

5. Which is more blessed: loving someone or being loved by someone?
Being loved by someone is what I prefer.

6. How long do you intend to wait for someone you love?
Definitely not a life time:)
7. If the person you secretly like is attached, what will you do?
Move on with what may come.

8. If you could root for one social cause, what would it be?
Abolish child labor.

9. What takes you down the fastest?
Pretension.

10. What resurrects you the fastest?
Heartiest of talks.

11. What’s your fear?
Separation from beloved one’s.

12. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
Down to earth, keen observer and a movie buff(am I right CD?:))

13. Would you rather be single and rich or married and poor?
Married and even if I am not so rich, its fine.

14. Whats the purpose of such Tags?
To know the original you.

15. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously who will you pick?
Definetly not the hunk between the two.

16. Would you give all in a relationship?
Depends on the other person.

17. Would you forgive and forget someone no matter how horrible a thing he has done?
Forgive yes, but forget……how would I learn from it if I forget.

18. Do you prefer being single or in a relationship?
Would rather prefer to marry and be with him upto my last breath.

19. Who/what inspired you to start blogging?
My sibling inspired me.

20. Tag 6 people.
chronicwriter, exceptionallyme, meghnaspages, mwamyself, shamannicdreams, vasanthan

Bliss - II

2008-10-05T12:55:00.005+05:30

Blue, Bluer, Bluest.........

Whatta bliss

2008-10-04T21:03:00.001+05:30

Mouth Watering .....eh!

2008-10-04T20:44:00.001+05:30

Why Rhymes?

2008-09-06T20:36:00.000+05:30

For sometime i have been wondering, why are babies taught rhymes in their early schooling days.Today, after listening to 'Jingle bells, jingle bells' for the nth time, have been thinking how does rhymes contribute in shaping up a child's personality? What difference does it make on the thinking pattern of a kid, that he is compulsorily made to learn rhymes?

Green-Greener-Greenest

2008-08-24T19:34:00.000+05:30

Night life in Bengalooru - A small view!

2008-08-24T19:18:00.001+05:30

Do- you-read-Newspapers?

2008-08-16T15:57:00.003+05:30

I am back into the blog world after a short break.This being one of my observation, thought of penning it down so that i could collect thoughts and ideas.
Like the title suggests, how many of us read newspapers and keep ourselves updated with the current affairs? Present day technology has made this question seem irrelevant,giving us more convenient options to have access on a wide variety of stuffs. Net being the most sought after handy tool, should i alter my question in terms with it?
Nevertheless,all said and done how many of us know the current state of Affairs or even try and keep updated with the happenings inspite of one having the requirements?

Tagged

2008-06-08T13:55:00.002+05:30

Tagged by Jaggu...

Now, coming to the rules: Pick up the nearest book.Open to page 123.Find the fifth sentence.Post the next three sentences.Tag five people, and acknowledge the person who tagged you.

"What about your roommate?" he asked to change the subject. “Is she still looking for lab work as well?”

These lines are from a novel called "Shock" by Robin Cook. This was the book found lying closest to me but these lines have no relevance in the present scenario.

Now I Tag

aniket
chronicwriter
meghna
emaan
shamannicdreams

Repent? Should i?

2008-05-26T16:51:00.002+05:30

Had to stay in a lodge at Bangalore for a day on Sunday. While checking out on Monday, I do a shallow check of my belongings but unfortunately, the wireless card of my laptop is missing from its box, but I do I remember putting it there, the night before.

Filled with panic, I begin to unpack my belongings for making a thorough search. I search on and on……but the card is still missing. Then I check the card slot…………. not found.

Thinking for a while, I recall handing over my laptop to the lodge manager for an hour since I had to go out and couldn’t carry.
Immediately, I go to the lodge manager and tell him about the missing episode, but he gives me a cool and casual answer “We don’t know. You must have misplaced it somewhere Mam”. His attitude was such that, it would make every cool person’s spine boil. Filled with anger, I shout at the manager guy. He shouts back and there is a heated exchange of words.
Finally, while pushing out, I threaten him saying this incident would be the headlines in the next days paper. But he was still not budging. What guts?

My bad luck I thought and headed back home. Somehow, somewhere I had a strong urge at the back of my mind to check into the slot once again. Assuming it to be just another thought, I skipped it.
Few hours later I check my comp, and to my amazement card’s found in its slot. The only thing was its antenna had gone missing, that earlier checking went unnoticed.

As soon as I had the card in my hands, the first thing I thought was the innocent cottage guy, who had to bear with my wrath for no fault of his.
Thoughts that were running in my mind by then were – Should I call the cottage and apologise for my misbehaviour? But this ofcourse would give them an opportunity for repaying me back with all that I have told them along with interest. With all kinds of calculations I decided to keep quiet..

But at that moment what I did was right. Wasn’t i?

Or should I repent for my behaviour?

What would have been your possible reactions, had you been in my shoes?

What is Destiny?

2008-05-21T14:20:00.003+05:30

What is destiny? Is there something called destiny really there? I have heard people referring to the good and bad happening to us as ‘destiny’ or something like this ‘purv janam ka kiya huwa karam’.

Funny, as if they have seen us in our ‘purva janam’. How can one say, which birth are we on?
Isn’t there a possibility that we are first time here?

Or let me put it this way:
I might have been a ‘Daaku’ in my previous birth and every bad I had done then, is affecting me now, over my present life where I am an innocent, sober and a God fearing being?

Does Daaku’s deeds of yesterday, affecting Flower of today mean destiny?Confused

Cute nah???

2008-05-15T15:31:00.000+05:30

How thin are you?

2008-05-14T16:59:00.003+05:30

Today’s generation is ground flat influenced by media in every other aspect, out of which the major concern is on health.
A while ago, say years ago faces that appeared on the media were healthy and well built. But over the years, Hollywood has had its influence over our models which has made them skimpily built.
As an influence, people have been losing hell a lot of weight through various means, one of which is dieting, but is dieting helpful in the long run? May be yes in the case of obese ones. But what about those who already are slim?

The worst affect are the teenagers, who in the road to be trendy or to imitate their favourite models/stars end up loosing all the weight they have, which might lead to a severe health disaster.
First of all my concern is, why should the news about some Tom, Dick and Hary loosing weight be published or screened? Secondly, it’s the personal choice of an individual.

Is there a need to make this public and have a negative influence on we the viewers?

How much is your blog worth?

2008-05-13T11:54:00.000+05:30

My blog is worth $2,258.16.
How much is your blog worth?

I wish I was born as a Bird

2008-05-08T15:17:00.002+05:30

I am in a melancholy at this point of time and I wish I should have been born as a bird rather than a human being

Tagged

2008-05-06T12:06:00.008+05:30

Tagged by Jaggu for 30Q:

1) LAST MOVIE U SAW IN A THEATRE?
Once upon a time that was with ‘The Shrek’

2) WHAT BOOK ARE U READING??
‘Coma’ by Robin Cook

3) FAVOURITE BOARD GAME?
Snake & Ladder

4) FAVOURITE MAGAZINE?
‘The Week’ though I seldom read it.

5) FAVOURITE SMELLS?
Smell of soil after the first rains, kerosene, petrol and ofcourse deo’s with a strong pungent.

6)FAVOURITE SOUNDS?
Anything that’s soothing to ears

7) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
To be left alone

8) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN U WAKE?
God, God and God…

9) FAVOURITE FASTFOOD PLACE?
Don’t have a favourite in particular. Every place that serves a good quality food is my favourite

10) FUTURE CHILDS NAME?
I am not a person with a foresight of such a stretch

11) FINISH THIS STATEMENT---'IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY I'D'
Fulfill all my desires

12) DO U DRIVE FAST?
Wish I had known driving…I’d have then decided

13)DO U SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?
Nah…..i just can’t bear them

14)STORMS--COOL OR SCARY?
Depends on intensity

15)WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
Pehle driving tho seekne do..

16) FAVOURITE DRINK?
Maaza

17)FINISH THIS STATEMENT-IF I HAD THE TIME I WOULD...<br> Not restrict myself

18)DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI?
Yes I do

19)IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY OTHER COLOUR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE?
No thanks! Natural is beautiful

20)NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS U HAVE LIVED IN?
Bangalore, Mysore, Mysore, Bangalore

21) FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Cricket

22)ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Not very familiar to comment.

23)WHATS UNDER YOUR BED?
Cot ofcourse

24)WOULD U LIKE TO BE BORN AS YOURSELF AGAIN??
Very much

25)MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Morning person

26)OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP?
What does this mean?

27) FAVOURITE PLACE TO RELAX?
My matress

28)FAVOURITE PIE?
Apple

29)FAVOURITE ICECREAM FLAVOUR?
Black forest

30)OF ALL THE PEOPLE U HAVE TAGGED, WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST?
Hopefully its CU / Aarti…..let’s see

I would like to tag….

Chronic writer
CU
Aarti
Exceptionally me
Vasanthan
Aniket
Kalyan

World's Tallest Building - Burj Dubai

2008-04-25T12:37:00.004+05:30

(Pic courtesy:Riya)

Ten reasons why I blog

2008-04-21T14:15:00.005+05:30

I am not a big time fan of doing tags. Although, this one tagged by ootb-jaggu.blogspot seems interesting. Thanks Jaggu.
(P.S – Any kind of resemblance with the thoughts of other bloggers is purely co-incidental)
Here you go:

1. To unleash myself. Blog serves as a stress reliever atleast in my case.
2. To improve on my writing skills.
3. To learn from different blogs and gain knowledge.
4. To meet people from different regions, cultures, attitudes and behaviours.
5. For knowledge sharing.
6. To make new friends.
7. Let me be honest…. A decent and a royal Pass- time.

Jaggu, this is all I can think of…..thanks for tagging and help me know my inner-self.
And now I tag all, who’s interested in doing this.

Bananas and its benefits

2008-04-16T16:17:00.003+05:30

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

Looking at the above benefits of bananas, I would say its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

(Source : Web)

Where are you?

2008-04-09T14:37:00.003+05:30

My first attempt on poetry:

A song for the heart, seeking a reflection
Says where are you, I am waiting for thee.

Not one beam of light, been getting darker and darker,
Where are you, I am waiting for thee.

Minutes have rolled into years,
With no sign of you nor your shadow closeby
Where are you, I am waiting for thee.

Friends go and friends come, new face all around
But those dazzling eyes, be nice
Where are you, I am waiting for thee

Not a Shakespeare, not a Wordsworth
A simple flower, trying to spread its fragrance ever

"Preference for a boy child, over a girl child" - In vogue in India today?

2008-04-08T14:04:00.004+05:30

‘Look, a girl child, oh no! We are doomed’….this used to be the situation, in Indian scenario a few years back. But over the years, this trend has shown a slight change in the urban population with people having no hassles for a girl baby. The environment at my friends place, over a new born baby girl, irritated me so much, that it prompted me to write this.

All said and done, even today every couple would want to have a male child and the ratio of preference is comparatively very high for a male over a female. But why? Why is the preference for a boy over a girl, when the resources required to raise them is all same?
Say, the general belief is male counterparts would take care of parents during their old age..

But practically, how many sons are taking care of their parents? You might say, they will but then why is the concept of old age homes popular ?

Please note, I am not accusing anyone here. This is only an observation.

Kaveri Yeke Oduve...Nannalli.....

2008-04-04T15:14:00.002+05:30

‘Kaveri yeke oduve..nannale priti illave…’ was a very famous track of the 70’s sung by Dr. Rajkumar. Am currently listening to it and am totally drifted to those years.
Lyrics is simply good and its picturisation is quiet natural, which you donot find in today’s movies.

Check out this link for the video:
http://songs.kannada4u.com/video/QH1Ksep5dUU/kaveri-eke-oduve-drrajkumar-roopa-devi-yarivanu.html

Currently Reading.....

2008-04-03T15:40:00.004+05:30

Pic of the Day!

2008-03-31T12:12:00.001+05:30

Life - Phase 1

2008-03-28T16:21:00.001+05:30

Well…….i am planning to spend the next two days with ‘studies for forth-coming exam’.

And everywhere it’s a festival of examination, some writing it now and the rest preparing for it. Each of these mornings for the last one week I have been seeing children and youngsters going to their respective schools/colleges for writing exams. Each one is busy in his/her own world, mugging/revising/tensed.

Morning hours, wherever the bus takes a halt, students are found at every stop dwindling with their books as in last minute preparation.
I remember how exam days were for me, while I was studying and now, the same fear is lost or should I say I have conquered it?

SUNDAY Vs Sunday

2008-03-24T17:03:00.000+05:30

Yesterday, being Sunday I watched the (not so)new release ‘SUNDAY’.
Its an okay kind of a movie.Nothing exciting about it, although there is a suspense brought about in the story line.
Ayesha Takia is in her usual innocent best. Ajay Devgan being in the role of a corrupt police officer, falls in love with Ayesha and the story goes on and on.

The whole story is about a missing day in Ayesha’s life or you could say a day which Ayesha has totally forgotten about, on whatever she has done.

I rate this movie 6 on a scale of 10.

Outgoing…..I? …..How? Read on....

2008-03-19T17:18:00.004+05:30

Thattt! That!!patt!

Wonder what? This was echo of beatings which I had got from my Dad only decades ago.

A day at school, I am in class 4 and the time is 4:00PM. Had been waiting for that long bell, so that I could run back home. And finally the wait comes to an end, bell rings, we students from our respective class are running towards the gate like gushing water and finally my friend and me are out of our school gate.
Everytime, we got intervals at school, we used to play kalla-police, catch the un-paired, and so many other interesting numbers which I don’t even re-call today after so many years.

Coming to the 4PM episode, the moment I bid bye I was lured up by my friend with playing and invited me home. I senselessly, said yes and started following her, not thinking of my parents back home, not bothering to inform them. (That was the time when several children went missing in that area).

I happily went to her house, threw my school bag aside, got into her clothes, and started playing with her. Three hours went past, and I was engrossed in our play totally, and in the meantime somewhere, somehow I could hear my Dad’s voice. Shivers started up in my spine…

Finally, there it was the worst day of my life…..there I was standing face to face with my Dad. Dad on one corner and I on the other. I could hardly look into his eyes. He thanked my friends parents and brought me back home. Mom, at home received me with an irritated look. She asked what had happened to me. I was filled with guilt that words weren’t coming out of my mouth but rather tears were, out of my eyes. In the meantime, Dad came in and without uttering a single word came to me and gave me 2-3 beatings.
Thatt! Thatt!Phatt!

That being the first time beaten by my Dad, my reaction was that of an innocent. Unwanted hues and cues. Once the situation was back to normal, I swore to myself never would I hurt my parents.

Over the years, even today I recall that particular daring incident of mine and the after-effects and laugh to myself. And now I realize, what a fool I had been then.

Why such hype?

2008-03-17T15:50:00.002+05:30

One of the famous cricketeers(name with-held) has got an admission for B.Com at Ranchi university. This was one of the columns a few days back.
How will this news benefit we, the general public? And what do we do with this news? If you say 'chaltha hain' why focus on one?

Why aren’t there any updates on the life of rest of the cricketeers and other sportsmen?
Updates of activities right from the time they wake up upto the time they hit bed, like brand of their bed, toothpaste, soaps, clothes, whatever they use, will have to be put across in newspapers. Why only on B.Com enrollment?

Celebrities, yes, understood. But why such hype? Where are we being led?

How short are you?

2008-03-14T17:13:00.001+05:30

"Shorter men make jealous hubbies" – a column in today’s Times of India.
Men watch out!!

Womens Day at Work!

2008-03-13T14:17:00.004+05:30

Last evening commemorated Women’s Day Special at work, with an event being organized to celebrate this occasion.

Take-off had slight hiccups, but gradually all enthusiasts poured in and made the event and the evening a memorable one.
We women being hosts, men had to entertain us with their talents;).It was a purely men based activities. Accordingly, we were spilt into groups of six with eight people in each group.

Elocution competition was the first in the row, where men had to talk a few good qualities about women. In simple words, praise women. And they happened to exhibit such enthusiastic talent, that left we spectators dumbfound. The best part was, bachelors spoke the best of words( their exposure to knowing a woman to such depth, remains a mystery).

Next was the talent exhibition round, where participants danced, mimicked and sang.
Finally, to wind up the event was a saree round. Men wrapped themselves with sarees of different styles, of course with our help, with a different look and make-up. They went on a ramp walk, answered “toughest” of questions posed by judges and won prize.

It was an amazing evening indeed. Cheers to all enthusiasts !!

A Friend

2008-03-11T13:56:00.001+05:30

Who is the person whom you call a friend? What is the definition you give to it?
My view of a friend is ‘someone’ with whom you share your joys and sorrows.

How important is to have friends in your life? What would life have been without them?

Internet world of today has given a different meaning to the word friend and we have different categories like net, chat, blog friends and what not.
And more importantly, in today’s fast paced life, the term has been commercialized so much that the original sanctity is lost.
Years ago, I had a pen friend of mine, with whom I had been in touch for almost 5 years. I would desperately wait for her letters every fortnight. And if I did not get one, my sulking would start. And then, a day had come where I could live much without those letters.
This is life. Isn’t it?
Keep going!!

Happy are those, who have “FRIENDS” !

Being Sagittarian

2008-03-03T17:16:00.003+05:30

Having born in the month of November, I belong to the clan of “mighty archers” A Sagittarian.

And I am glad to share some of the distinct qualities possessed only by a Sagittarian( as is put across by Linda Goodman).
I am happy Linda aunty has discovered a little of me. Here are some of them which holds good for me:

1) Difficult to fathom (very true)
2) Unique and brilliant ( am i?)
3) Careful and cautious ( to an extent, yes)
4) Less talkative but amiable (yes yes)
5) Knows how to dig secrets( 100%)
6) Brave and generous ( brave, yes, but generous, depends on what I’ll have to spare with)
7) Determined (yes, but I am lazy to keep up)
8) Motivates oneself (hmmmm……..)
9) Does not appreciate praises ( not on one-to-one, but they are a must in some other way)
10) Unpredictable ( Very true, because of which people think and think and think to talk to me)

I am happy to read all of the positive notes, but would me happier to get a reply to my question -
Why do fortune tellers predict only the good that’s in store? As far as the bad is concerned, it’s a post mishap do they try to justify.

This requires a slight change. What do you think?

Strange. Isn’t it?

2008-02-22T10:44:00.002+05:30

I came across a write-up which said, a boy died from live ants found in his brain.
How strange? What I read is, the little one had a packet of sweets kept beside him while going to sleep. And when he got up, there were ants surrounding the snack. Three days after this incident, the same little boy complained about itchiness around his face and the problem persisted for several days. Immediately, a few days and he dies.
Doctors who conducted a post mortem, found live ants in his brain. Strange!!

What happened was, the ants which got into the sweet, also made rounds on the boys lips which had sweet smacked up. And then they landed up on his ears and then into his brain through the ears..
How would this be possible???

ME

2008-02-12T15:10:00.000+05:30

“Bast*** are you out of your senses??” I retorted aloud days back, while I was on a bus journey. The reason why I shouted was a protruding hand from behind which lay on my shoulder for a third time.
I had seen such stuffs happening to others over my previous journeys. But this time it was me. I panicked for a while. Gathering all my guts, I stood up “Bastard(in a soft voice which I could only hear) are you out of your sense? What is wrong with you? Is your hand broken?” was my response to the guy who had done this. Anger flared up in my tone that attracted everyone’s attention that they started looking at the him.
A sense of pride filled my heart , when I looked at my own brevity. Firstly i thought about his embarrassment and I was glad. Another thought, and I was thinking about the number of shoutings, and whackings he must have got in due course of time over a similar circumstance.
Nevertheless, his (mis)deed was made public and by whom? It was ME.

Hope some sense fills into his (shameless) brains.

Leasons of Life - 1

2008-02-11T16:35:00.000+05:30

Learning is a never ending process. Every day is a learning day. No matter how much you learn, learning would fall short over circumstances and you end up learning something new.
Therefore, try to learn from every situation, and from every circumstance. Take events as it comes. Be ready to face every odds with great valour. Remember, a man with strong will and optimism is unbeatable.

No matter what may happen, try to be an optimist and take life on a positive note.Be Happy!

Happenings!!

2008-02-08T16:02:00.000+05:30

Monday the 11th of February makes a beginning of the exam for third semester. What excites me is the fact, that the course material has 400 odd pages and the time left with me for reading(P.S: not revising)is a little more than 2 days.So, here i am, to unleash myself before i make a start.
I am glad Darsheel Sarfary of "Taare Zameen Par" is being nominated for filmfare and is being invariably accoladed. No justification required on this.
I have become the proud owner of a much desired mobile phone.
Last but not the least, God has been very kind to me.Let praise go to the Lord!

Back

2008-02-05T17:28:00.000+05:30

ANXIETY and CONFUSION were the two keywords for the last couple of days, that kept me away from blogworld for quiet sometime….and I tell you, it had been a miserable experience staying away from blog.
Anyhow, am back into action hail and happy to continue with my “noble” deed. Thanks for all of your visits to my blog and importantly encouraging words, while I was away.

Taare Zameen Par

2007-12-31T15:53:00.000+05:30

Yesterday, I happened to watch “Taare Zameen Par”.Can you believe, I had been crying through the entire movie.
A movie which rakes up your emotions has to have some magnifying effect in it which you find in TZP.
I must say, Aamir has done an amazing job once again.
He has always been on my favourites list for his acting and entertaining skills.
Budding child actor Darsheel Safary, has given a totally stunning performance in addition to that of Aamirs.
Altogether, this movie is going to be a magnificent hit and looking for much more movies, with some substance in it in the year to come.

Wishing all readers a Very Happy New Year – 2008!!

Office Humour

2007-12-19T14:22:00.000+05:30

Bangalore is full of posters for Nityadhyaana being held sometime shortly. Where?Why?Who? No questions please, for I have no knowledge over them.

In this context, we friends were discussing something related to dhyaana. In the second part, our talks rested on the picture in the poster. Unsure whether the picture belonged to a male or female, debate took its usual course. 30% for ‘Man’ and 70% for ‘Woman’. And so it went on with each opinion. In between our heated talks, one of my other colleague immediately went on to say, “How will I know ya? The poster only has half of his(her) picture, not full. How can I say?”
Instantly, our debate saw its end.

I just love this....

2007-12-14T15:03:00.000+05:30

I simply love this picture which is my 51st posting!!

Competition - Good or Bad?

2007-12-06T15:10:00.000+05:30

Today’s world is a vey competitive one. Post LPG, everything is competition driven right from basic necessities to the luxuries of life.
From one point of view, competition in the market is essential for bringing prices down and for coming out with quality products. Its true that competition benefits ‘we’ as customers. On the other hand, competition has led to producing de-graded products with attractive packaging for keeping in the race.
Nevertheless, competition prevails not in markets, or trade alone, but in normal life as well. For in a life cycle, a man competes right from his childhood. It’s being hammered into a child’s head that until and unless he is competitive, he cannot survive.

As a child grows up he has to compete over his entire education to achieve something. Once he is out of his education, next comes his job scenario, where competition has no leaps and bounds. He has to be the best for securing the best of jobs. Next phase is his marriage. He would want to get married with such pomp and glory like never done before.
Competition is responsible for the progress we see today, it brings out the best in an individual, but at the same time it has led to outbreak of wars, and indirectly been a cause of social evils like jealousy, hatredness, suicides, and calamities like floods, famines, earthquakes.

Fine, we are led by competition throughout our life. But my question here is, ‘Is competition necessary? You may say yes, but then my question is for how long? If we are going to compete right from birth, until death , when is that we are going to breathe a life?

Kindness Prevails!!

2007-11-29T16:13:00.000+05:30

I am not the one who's got a high respect for rickshaw guys.However, yesterdays incident happened to pour some gyan into my otherwise gyaani brainz.

After office i got into a rick to reach my destination. While getting down i heard the rick guy telling me "melle madam,hindeyinda eno barthaide.nodkondu hogi"(There's some vehicle speeding up from behind ma'am.Be careful)
I was really touched by his words. Finding a kind hearted rick wallah is nothing less a bliss.Usually, am encountered by nasty rogues who don't gel with kind words, but rather bargain,or drop at a far off place,or ogle.
Ogling is the most common problem among rickshaw wallahs and when two or three get together, theirs is the world and the customer becomes their last priority.
However, from yesterdays incident i realized over an umpteenth time, that every coin has two sides in it, which applies to rick guys as well.

(Good or bad, positive or negative you find in every circumstance, every individual, every opportunity. The best lies in identifying what's good for you, and ignore the odd).

Om Shanti Om

2007-11-27T13:27:00.000+05:30

This movie is not in tune with the publicity its receiving.....I would rate this movie 3 on a scale of 10.
Rebirth..........ghost.......What gross stuff??? Oh!
Songs and gorgeous Deepika with her dimply smile are the only good things. Rest are totally gross.
Recommendation : Please don’t watch it.

Beware!

2007-11-21T17:21:00.000+05:30

Had to collect my clothes given for laundry, which I did yesterday evening. By the time I started back it was a little past 6.30, and as you are aware, these months the hours of a day are less and nights longer. 6.30 in the evening is usually pitch dark. I collected my clothes and was on my way back. Holding the clothes filled bag with one hand and with wallet and a mobile in another, I set home. Laundry being situated at a short distance from the main road, with a narrow and humpy-bumpy road connecting, requires a lot of balance,strength and determination to walk over there. Weekdays, generally the lane would be deserted except to a few motorists racing across.

Coming back to my episode, had been returning back home from the laundry. Earphones in my ears with loud music coming out from it, unaware of the surroundings around me, I had been taking a nice evening walk.
Suddenly, I sensed a motor bike from behind slowing down and I felt a pull on my wallet, as if someone had been trying to pull it. But without my own knowledge, I happened to shift the wallet to the other hand and looked what’s going on. I could see a protruded hand. The great bike wallah had slowed down his bike and had tried his hand on my wallet. Good luck, and I was saved by my own wit. God forbid, if at all I would have lost my wallet gone would be my ATM card, PAN card and a small amount of money. Process of applying and the wait for a ATM and PAN takes your sweat off.
Wanted to note down the bike number, so that I could put it on my blog, but unfortunate, at that giffy moment nothing clicked to me and it was only after he was out of sight, I remembered about blog thingy. As the bike guy went past me, all I could see was a pulsar bike, helmet clad fellow, with a rich black jacquet wearing a reebok shoe which perhaps show-cased some amount of dignity. Does this incident mean all of his belongings are stolen ones?? Probably. I take it to be a yes! And how I had wished, his bike would take a sudden stop and wouldn’t start at all, so that I could go and give a stare into the eyes of this GENTLEMAN……

But it was different here. He was gone hail and happy with his attempt to flick and maybe with more confidence to be successful with his next attempt……

Cricketeers v/s Film Stars

2007-11-16T13:27:00.000+05:30

Similarities:
Both have fans as well as critics.
Have die-hard fans.
Are seen on commercials and earn in huge lumpsum.
Are dragged into a controversy in some form or the other.
If at all they happen to land up in a jail, they usually get a 5-Star room cum prison.
Both categories have handsome men and pretty woman in them.Is it the result of cosmetic world? Not sure…

Differences:
A cricketeer retires from his game after a certain age, while a bollywood star has no such restrictions.
A cricketeer has turned into a bollywood star, while a bollywood star hasn’t turned into a cricketeer so far.

Memories of Diwali!!

2007-11-12T14:29:00.000+05:30

Diwali is a special occasion for all of us. Saturday- concluding day of this special occasion, and with an intention to have something for memories to be re-called in future, we decided to spend it with a dinner outside.
Out of four friends, two backed out leaving with two of us who had made it for the grand finale. One of the two was offcourse me. Lets name my accomplice ‘X’. Thereby, X and me set out in search of a restaurant with a thought to leave some crazy imprints, which would remind us of the lovely time we had spent.

On our search of our destination, we came across a hawker, who was selling lovely dolls.He had a variety of them…You name it, he had it, ranging from hi-tech Barbie’s to Clay models to Wooden one’s. We stood there watching those lifeless ‘creatures’ which moved ,walked and danced in tune to the movement of the key.

No sooner, did our stomach’s remind us of our journey ahead and we walked away from those dancers. By then, I was reminded of a ‘Bay Leaf’, round the corner( For those who don’t know what Bay Leaf is, it’s a restaurant where you get servings of veg as well as non-veg).
On a previous occasion, we colleagues had landed up there (where the expense was being borne by my office).With no inhibitions, we lavishly dined and had ordered for the most expensive menu then.
But now, we had to pay from our pockets which naturally needs thinking thrice. X and me finally crossed the well carved wooden door of ‘Bay Leaf’ and were in. Ambience in the evening hours was too good. Dim lights, well managed interiors, and courteous staff had simply made our day and we had already thought this Diwali is going to be the best of all years.

Meanwhile, a steward approached us and gave us a tumbler of water each and gracefully placed the menu cards on either sides.
I opened the menu card…….i happened to see beverages with names whisky, rum, vodka……..realised was a card exclusively for beverages. Beneath that, was another card for food. Satisfied that we had found our destination, we opened it. And the menu read like Chicken Gobi, Alu tikka, Gobi baadshai and so on and so forth. Happened to look at the price…..Gosh………..What did I read? Re-read over and over…..Oophs…..Whatta shock? Prices were beyond thoughts and our pockets.

X and I, din’t want to have very big hole in our pockets by spending such a lot of money, therefore, we drank the water kept in tumbler beside and were fidgeting on what to do.We din’t want to make a mock of ourselves either.

Immediately an idea struck my mind.
My phone started ringing. I said ‘we are coming out’ in a loud voice so that people near us could hear me, and we got up to go out. Another steward who had been watching us asked me ‘What happened Ma’am?’ I had to tell him sorry and walk off. A sigh of relief on our faces as we came out of Bay Leaf.

X asked who’s call was it? I had to tell her, it was a gimmick to get out and there was no phone call. It was only me who had been making all the talk and nobody on the other end.
She burst out laughing………’Witty’ she proclaimed.

Later, we had good dinner within our budget and happily lived thereafter that evening. Indeed a memorable Diwali. Isn’t it?

Today

2007-11-06T16:12:00.000+05:30

Tring..tring..
Hello..........hello(voice on the other side)
Yes............rajanna navre( rajanna sir)
Wrong no.......hm ??????.........rajanna navru ilva(isn’t rajanna there?)
Wrong no.......alla rajanna ide number kottidda(rajanna had given me this number for calling him)
Wrong no. Rajanna antha yaaru illa illi(there’s no rajanna’s on this number).........howda.....sari madam.........loafer nan maga, ee number kottidane, sorry madam!!
(Isit? Ok madam...lo...he has given me this number for contacting him. Sorry madam)

Just wonder how many of us encounter with such wrong numbers everyday. At times such calls at odd hours are a source for having a bad day or a bad mood.
As wise men put it, ‘never let your surroundings and situation affect your mood’, but from my personal experience I can say, it doesn’t work everywhere and everytime. A long term practice on moods doesn’t spare you either. You will be a victim of it some or the other time.

Luckily, having received this wrong call post lunch, I must say this has served some food for thought, where falling asleep after a nice good lunch is being spared from and i am here sitting in front of my comp with eyes wide open, and into blog world enthusiastically awake, penning my thoughts.

Life

2007-11-05T13:33:00.000+05:30

I am greatly relieved on my decision to skip exams for this season. Therefore, no books for a couple of months. A good news for me!!

Alternatively, I am planning on what books to read(minus course books). Any suggestion on the best of fictions or otherwise would be greatly appreciated.
Recently have picked up Sidney’s ‘Bloodline’. Although, I had started it for a time pass, I have reached those pages, from where, there would be no turning back. Having read Sidney over student days, I can easily say all of his books have got a similar kind of writing, which I am fed up off.

Why echo?

2007-10-25T15:06:00.000+05:30

Yesterday, had been on a shopping spree and landed up at Mc Donald’s waiting for a pal of mine who was supposed to join me. Minutes later I get a call from her ‘I’ll be late. Please wait for me, don’t go away, please’. With no other option and not wanting to disappoint her, I had to wait.
Took out magazine which had been lying in my bag, only to while away time over the wait. As I started to open the first page, I heard someone talking aloud with an echoing impact to it, which had an English version.
Interestingly, I turned around to see where did the echo come from? There, I see two elderly men who had occupied a table across mine and were having a gala gossip.

Wanting to while off my time,and with due respect to the uncle’s I happened to overhear their conversation.(watch out for the echo in every conversation)

Uncle 1-Do you know what happened yesterday? ‘enna aachi enru theriuma unakku?’
Uncle 2 – therille
Uncle 1 – nethru nalla malai peithada…’heavy rains’
Uncle 2 – Idhva
Uncle 1 – ‘ama nethu nan market irundu veetuku nadandu vanthen’. I had to walk all the way from market
Uncle 2 –Yen? Neengal auto la vanthu irukanum
Uncle 1- ‘ama avargal varradikku sammadikkelle’.they should agree to come no
Nan thittam………..

I hear a hai and sensed a tap on my back by then. I had been involved into the conversation (fortunate enough to understand tamil in bits) so deep, that I didn’t realize my friend sitting on the chair opposite to mine.
Looking at my silence, she must have thought, I was mad at her for being late and hence ignored her the moment she arrived. I din’t want to tell her all about the fun I had been having. I had to maintain my standards you see.
I being a victim, she had to treat me with a pizza and then we finally drove home. During my ride back home, the only thing that was going on in my head was ‘What must have been Uncle 1’s plan for straightening rick-shaw wallahs?’

Deep within me I was sad, missing out the climax part…. But the echo is mutely echoing in my ears!
[The above post is in due respect to all of my Tamil speaking friends]

Observation!

2007-10-23T14:48:00.000+05:30

I have observed, “people are always on their toe to prove themselves younger then their real age”. As children we would have wanted to prove that we are old enough by assuring our Mom and Dad that we are capable of managing things. But over the years as we grow old, we behave exactly the reverse, wanting to prove ourselves younger then what we really are. Why?

One of the new joinees into my gang of peers is a little too over smart, behaving cold all 24/7*365. Her first question on our first meet over lunch was, ‘How old are you people?’.
We females don’t generally like revealing our age. I was amazed at her boldness, thought ‘if at all this was college, I wouldn’t have spared you from ‘rigorous’ ragging’. But unfortunate, sad for me and lucky her!!

That particular question of hers, although sounded funny, had been taking rounds in my head and made me wonder why is this lady asking for the age? Is she planning to help stats department, build statistics, age- wise? Sounds funny. Ain’t it?
It is a fact in reality, where a person takes pride in saying ‘I am the youngest in my group’!!
I don’t find a solid reason for this behaviour, nevertheless the culture continues.

A Glimpse into Garbha - Durgotsav 2007

2007-10-21T11:20:00.000+05:30

Oophs, finally i had made it up for Garbha Celebrations yesterday, being the last day.Here's a glimpse into it:

It was indeed an evening of bright lights.Heavy showers of Bangalore did not seem to be dampening spirits of the assembled crowd.However, the second and the third picture isn't having enough clarity owing to flashy lights,and pushy crowds.

A depiction of transformation in moods!!

2007-10-19T14:47:00.000+05:30

Why does our mood change over the days?

Monday -

Tuesday -

Wednesday -

Thursday -

Friday -

Saturday & Sunday -

Garbha Celebrations

2007-10-17T15:50:00.000+05:30

‘Garbha’, celebrations have begun for the season and like every earlier year it has made a beginning at a location next to the place where I live.
Yesterday, being the first day there was a loud music on,luckily played all of my favourite tracks which had brightened up my evening,(lousy music being part-2).Inmates of my ‘home’ were all in a colourful mood as well.

Loud music, the crowd, easy accessibility to the location, over and above all curiosity, had kindled us the year before and we friends had ultimately landed up at the venue for the culturals.
But sad and disappointing, nothing was different then a normal fair. Nevertheless, when you are in a group you have your own fun and a silliest of a thing looks big and funny.

The most important part, ‘dandiya’ was the one which I had missed out.
I haven’t seen a dandiya performance except for bits and pieces on cinemas.

What I loved to see of Garbha, was the enthusiastic crowd who were sailing in tune with the “PJ”.

Caution: Now don’t ask me, who a PJ is!

Quotes which have made a deep impact on me!

2007-10-15T17:09:00.000+05:30

1.Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm(Sir Winston Churchill)

2.Don't be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, in as much as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid(John Keats)

Negligence - Death - Suspension - WHAT NEXT ?

2007-10-11T12:44:00.000+05:30

A report in www.ndtv.com goes this way. Read On:

link

As the report above says, this is not the first ever flaw from AIIMS in which a patient loses his life due to negligence by a doctor. There has been quiet a few cases in row, as is pointed out.

I hope and pray that a reputed Institute like AIIMS gets better mentors to serve patients, for whom quality service would be a priority.

Point to be Pondered upon – Should politics be a part of the medical world?

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Simplicity and Modernisation!

2007-10-09T14:01:00.000+05:30

Is simplicity a born character that an individual grows up with or is it acquired from experience or is that a mimicked aspect?

In today’s modernized era of fast paced life, simplicity has a low profile. People being judged by their appearance today, a simple person is thought nothing less then a beggar or a needy. We, who are more interested in associating ourselves with a rich, reputed, and beautiful man/woman, would definitely want to stay away from a person who’s not showy, and is simple.

Has modernization, where people are behind materialistic things and are pompous, made this difference and ignored the golden term called ‘simplicity’?

Over the years!!

2007-10-05T11:15:00.000+05:30

Over the years, I have learnt-

.)Be punctual. A person is judged by his/her punctuality.
.)Be patient. Patience bears ripened fruits.
.)Be courteous to all you meet no matter how foolish a person looks.
.)Help those in need and the same would come back to you, but need not be from the same person.
.)Greet everyone with a cheerful smile. Smile is contagious.
.)Be an optimist.
.)If the situation you are in,is out of your control, donot worry..Give your best, and leave the rest on Almighty. He will take care.
.)Donot brood over the past.You cannot change the past. Rather learn from it.
.)Forgive and forget.
.)Honesty is the best policy. Honesty doesn’t require cross roads and fear always stays away from a honest person.
.)Making someone happy, brings happiness to oneself.
.)Have a lot, but a few like minded friends….That really helps.
.)Donot borrow things, frequently from your friends.
.)Never lend nor borrow money from your intimate pals. Somehow, credit cuts love.
.)A new outfit brightens your day and finally
.)Emotional support is essential for our living.

MNC's v/s E-mails

2007-10-01T14:58:00.000+05:30

Does a circulating e-mail pointing out the thinner sides of a product reduce the compnay's sales?

Offlate, I received an e-mail on KFC, stating the hens used by them are the GMO’s(Genetically Manipulated Organisms).
What I read is, these so called ‘Chickens’, are kept alive by tubes inserted into their bodies to pump blood and nutrients throughout their structure. They have no beaks, no feathers, and no feet. Their bone structure is dramatically shrunk to get more meat out of them.

However, I am unsure on the credibility of the statement above. These e-mails must have reached millions of people by now(being assumed by the total filling up of the CC and BCC rows across forwards)

Over the weekend, I had happened to step across KFC and found a massive crowd stuffed inside. Don’t tell me none of these people have got this chain mail circulate

Do you think, these emails have had an affect on people? Definitely ‘NOT’

I had been pondering over this issue and finally concluded, ‘such e-mails are the result of competition and are the kiosks created and circulated by business firms for putting-off sales of their arch rivals’!!

KFC, what’s your say on this??

Would the e-mails have an impact on KFC?

Gotta wait and watch!

Wishing You............

2007-09-28T16:02:00.000+05:30

One of the e-mails I received wishing for the weekend, I thought worth posting on my blog!

Weekends mean a lot to me!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Read On....

2007-09-27T10:36:00.000+05:30

This is what I found on my horoscope page today
....What is the Secret of SUCCESS...? "RIGHT DECISIONS"
How do you make Right Decisions...? "EXPERIENCE"
How do you get Experience...? "WRONG DECISIONS"
Does this mean, I am allowed to make plenty of wrong decisions for today?
Perhaps, knowingly? Interesting!!

Nature's Marvel!

2007-09-25T11:51:00.000+05:30

(Source: flickr.com)

Blogs of My Interest

2007-09-21T13:49:00.000+05:30

Though I have been blogging for quiet sometime now, there are times, I have wondered how is blogging actually done, how to place the words in a clear rhythm, for having a greater impact on the reader. Blogs which i find interesting and read regularly are: i.http://kishorcariappa.blogspot.com/ ii.http://kalyansuman.blogspot.com/ iii.http://aniketanand.blogspot.com/ iv.http://alexandrahedberg.blogspot.com/ v.http://blog.guykawasaki.com/ vi.http://bangalore.metblogs.com/ vii.http://blueaquan.livejournal.com/
Synchronisation of thoughts and words in the above blogs are amazing. I simply love reading them.
You bloggers rock............!!

Nature's Fury or Administration Inadequacies?

2007-09-19T11:46:00.000+05:30

Water, water everywhere, not a drop to save. This is a view of after-affect of rains on Thursday,

the 13th of September 2007.

What had caused this overflow? Inadequate drainage? Level roads? You never know.

And on my way to work, this was how traffic was clogged and I was stranded for almost four hours to travel a distance of little more than two kilometers:

Guru

2007-09-17T15:27:00.000+05:30

Abhi-Ash starrer 'GURU' is a utter non-sense......."utilising these three hours of the movie for productive work is highly recommended"...... kindly co-operate:-)