Navrathri - 2008

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

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

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

Whatta bliss

Mouth Watering .....eh!

Why Rhymes?

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

Night life in Bengalooru - A small view!

Do- you-read-Newspapers?

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

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?

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?

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???

How thin are you?

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?

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

I wish I was born as a Bird

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

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

(Pic courtesy:Riya)

Ten reasons why I blog

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

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?

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?

‘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.....

‘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.....

Pic of the Day!

Life - Phase 1

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

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....

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?

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?

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

Womens Day at Work!

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

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

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?

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

“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

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!!

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

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.