I haven't updated my blog for a long tym now.....so thought tht i should update it wid something. Well 2 start wid not mch has happened in d last few weeks. Apart from Wipro takin ovr CTS! yes my company ws taken ovr by Wipro of all companies. so frm march onwrds i vl be a "WIPROITE"! but anyways moving on i m finally bck home after 6 months. though these 6 months have not been dat long coz dere were no engg. exms 2 worry abt nor any endless assignments 2 copy. i finally met my cousin and my very gud friend who hv rented out a place in delhi.i call dem Chandler n Joey. it ws fun stayin up nearly d whole nite jst swapping stories of wht's has been goin on wid each 1 of us. sometimes life plays out in a very funny way....i thought dat if v guys would end up in d same city it would b so mch fun n believe me it would have been LEGENDARY and guess wht all my school frens r either in delhi or b'lore n i m in mumbai..i m nt complainin.....jst tellin an antedote!
well people hv made a comeback in my life n i m glad dat dey did simply coz i ws missing dem a lot in d recent tyms....thank you 4 still remembering me!!
Also finally Dravid scored a century in a test match....i noe people will say dat he scored a duck in d nxt innings bt wht d heck!!!!d bottom line is DRAVID SCORED A CENTURY!!
about the fantasy league, i hate d thing!i topped d thing frm d bottom....atleast i m 1st somewhere!!builder forget dat u r goin 2 get any money!!
wht else can i write abt? ya i still dn't noe wht i m doin on 31st nite....i hate not havin a plan..let's jst hope somethin wrks out!
i would take dis oppurtunity 2 again wish my 2 very really gud frens Uts and Ari belated happy b'day which dey share on 20th dec. Ari thanks 4 d amazing treat buddy!
wht else?????nothin actually!so i vl update dis again sometym, jst dn't noe wen!!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The Great Sayings of an Indian Politician
It’s been over a week since the Mumbai terror attacks. Life’s back to normal but there’s anger simmering everywhere. For that very reason about one lakh people came out on the streets against the terror attacks and more importantly the politicians. Who can blame us after all? It was going to happen sooner or later. And did the politicians shoot themselves in the foot which they took in their mouth afterwards.
Let’s start with our ex-union home minister Mr. Shivraj Patil. He tendered his resignation owing moral responsibility of the Mumbai attacks. What moral responsibility is he talking about? Where was his “moral responsibility” when New Delhi was attacked? Where was his “moral responsibility” each and every time terrorists attacked our cities like Jaipur? There have been 6 terror strikes across the country in the last six months and finally after the Mumbai tragedy he suddenly realizes his moral obligations towards the Indian public. I don’t think so. He was a politician who was a Gandhi loyalist since the beginning. He lost the 2004 Lok Sabha elections and was brought to the parliament through the Rajya Sabha. My only question for the congress party regarding Mr. Patil is why were such pains taken to bring such an ineffective Home minister for the Union of India? Was it because he was a Gandhi Loyalist? Where was his “moral responsibility” when the country was been torn apart for the last four years by terrorist. For me he has been made a scapegoat by the government to show that they are serious about tackling terror.
Now let’s shift our focus to the erstwhile State Home minister cum I think Deputy CM (not sure whether he was the deputy CM) of Maharastra Mr. R.R.Patil. He said after the Mumbai terror attacks and I quote : “Itne bade shahar mein ekhada hadsa ho jata hai (such incidents happen in a big city)”. Mr. Patil which big city has witnessed such a terror attack and their politicians said that it was no big deal, such things happen. Did the mayor of NY make such a statement or the mayor of London make such a statement after the London bombings? The excuse given by him was that he is not comfortable with hindi and he didn’t know what he was saying. All I can say to that is please at least make a better excuse. If you were not comfortable with hindi why to reply in hindi? You should have given your answer in marathi or English or whichever language you are comfortable in. The sub-titles are precisely for that use. He was made to resign and rightly so. He can spend hours and hours on getting the dance bars shut but not look into the intelligence reports coming in.
Next in line has to be BJP general secretary Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. When people of Mumbai took out a rally saying what is true actually that politicians suck his reply was and I quote: “They should say ‘Pakistan murdabad’ not ‘politicians murdabad’. Who is instigating these women groups to hold such protests? Why do some lipstick-cladded women, wearing jeans are protesting against the politicians on the streets of Mumbai?” My first reaction to it was “seriously?” This is how the leaders think in these modern times? Women fought for the country’s freedom. Now I am not a feminist or something but I respect women. Does wearing lipstick and jeans make the issues they were raising of not any significance? It was of significance Mr. Naqvi. We are not living in medieval times. Even then women in India had a large part to play in society. Even if I take your statement at face value you are saying that women wearing western outfits can’t raise their voice against the idiot politicians? Well they can and they should. At least they are raising their voices and not using our tax money for their unnecessary extra security.
The ex-CM of Maharastra helped us coin a new term “Terror Tourism” when he took his son Riteish Deshmukh and film director Ram Gopal Verma on a personalized tour of the terror torn Taj. Really a nice move, Mr. Deshmukh. And when he was questioned about them the next day at a press conference he was all jovial with his witty one liners. His reply on been asked why was his son present in his entourage, he replied and again I quote: “There was no bad intention in it. Many people come to such places (me thinking really?). if my son is with me what is wrong in that? It was a big incident and he wanted to see it.” So did all of us Mr. Deshmukh. So will you take us on a tour of the Taj? We habour no bad intentions what-so-ever and by the way you can buy Retiesh a lollipop and ask Mr. Ram Gopal Verma to tag along on our way to the Taj!
But for me the statement which really put me to shame and I seriously started doubting my hearing senses was made by the Kerala CM Mr. V.Achutanandan. He went to Sandip Unnikrishnan’s house where his distraught father didn’t want to meet him. So he basically shooed him away. And Mr. Achutanandan came back with an awesome reply and again I quote: ”If it had not been Sandeep’s house, not even a dog would have glanced that way.” Is this how you talk about the brave commando who laid down his life trying to protect people from the terrorists? His family would be already be distraught on losing a son and you say something like that just because his father hurt your ego by shooing you away from his house. Bravo, Mr Achuthanandan. Just because someone didn’t want to meet you, you will go on record and say anything. Because after all you are the CM, the sick politician who can’t stand it if he’s shown his place by a common man, right Mr. CM?
I am ashamed of these politicians, infact of all politicians. I am not saying all of them are bad but the majority is. The foot in mouth disease is spreading. I sincerely hope that all the anger that people have against politicians manifests into something substantial. Otherwise, God save my country!
Let’s start with our ex-union home minister Mr. Shivraj Patil. He tendered his resignation owing moral responsibility of the Mumbai attacks. What moral responsibility is he talking about? Where was his “moral responsibility” when New Delhi was attacked? Where was his “moral responsibility” each and every time terrorists attacked our cities like Jaipur? There have been 6 terror strikes across the country in the last six months and finally after the Mumbai tragedy he suddenly realizes his moral obligations towards the Indian public. I don’t think so. He was a politician who was a Gandhi loyalist since the beginning. He lost the 2004 Lok Sabha elections and was brought to the parliament through the Rajya Sabha. My only question for the congress party regarding Mr. Patil is why were such pains taken to bring such an ineffective Home minister for the Union of India? Was it because he was a Gandhi Loyalist? Where was his “moral responsibility” when the country was been torn apart for the last four years by terrorist. For me he has been made a scapegoat by the government to show that they are serious about tackling terror.
Now let’s shift our focus to the erstwhile State Home minister cum I think Deputy CM (not sure whether he was the deputy CM) of Maharastra Mr. R.R.Patil. He said after the Mumbai terror attacks and I quote : “Itne bade shahar mein ekhada hadsa ho jata hai (such incidents happen in a big city)”. Mr. Patil which big city has witnessed such a terror attack and their politicians said that it was no big deal, such things happen. Did the mayor of NY make such a statement or the mayor of London make such a statement after the London bombings? The excuse given by him was that he is not comfortable with hindi and he didn’t know what he was saying. All I can say to that is please at least make a better excuse. If you were not comfortable with hindi why to reply in hindi? You should have given your answer in marathi or English or whichever language you are comfortable in. The sub-titles are precisely for that use. He was made to resign and rightly so. He can spend hours and hours on getting the dance bars shut but not look into the intelligence reports coming in.
Next in line has to be BJP general secretary Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. When people of Mumbai took out a rally saying what is true actually that politicians suck his reply was and I quote: “They should say ‘Pakistan murdabad’ not ‘politicians murdabad’. Who is instigating these women groups to hold such protests? Why do some lipstick-cladded women, wearing jeans are protesting against the politicians on the streets of Mumbai?” My first reaction to it was “seriously?” This is how the leaders think in these modern times? Women fought for the country’s freedom. Now I am not a feminist or something but I respect women. Does wearing lipstick and jeans make the issues they were raising of not any significance? It was of significance Mr. Naqvi. We are not living in medieval times. Even then women in India had a large part to play in society. Even if I take your statement at face value you are saying that women wearing western outfits can’t raise their voice against the idiot politicians? Well they can and they should. At least they are raising their voices and not using our tax money for their unnecessary extra security.
The ex-CM of Maharastra helped us coin a new term “Terror Tourism” when he took his son Riteish Deshmukh and film director Ram Gopal Verma on a personalized tour of the terror torn Taj. Really a nice move, Mr. Deshmukh. And when he was questioned about them the next day at a press conference he was all jovial with his witty one liners. His reply on been asked why was his son present in his entourage, he replied and again I quote: “There was no bad intention in it. Many people come to such places (me thinking really?). if my son is with me what is wrong in that? It was a big incident and he wanted to see it.” So did all of us Mr. Deshmukh. So will you take us on a tour of the Taj? We habour no bad intentions what-so-ever and by the way you can buy Retiesh a lollipop and ask Mr. Ram Gopal Verma to tag along on our way to the Taj!
But for me the statement which really put me to shame and I seriously started doubting my hearing senses was made by the Kerala CM Mr. V.Achutanandan. He went to Sandip Unnikrishnan’s house where his distraught father didn’t want to meet him. So he basically shooed him away. And Mr. Achutanandan came back with an awesome reply and again I quote: ”If it had not been Sandeep’s house, not even a dog would have glanced that way.” Is this how you talk about the brave commando who laid down his life trying to protect people from the terrorists? His family would be already be distraught on losing a son and you say something like that just because his father hurt your ego by shooing you away from his house. Bravo, Mr Achuthanandan. Just because someone didn’t want to meet you, you will go on record and say anything. Because after all you are the CM, the sick politician who can’t stand it if he’s shown his place by a common man, right Mr. CM?
I am ashamed of these politicians, infact of all politicians. I am not saying all of them are bad but the majority is. The foot in mouth disease is spreading. I sincerely hope that all the anger that people have against politicians manifests into something substantial. Otherwise, God save my country!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
A Tribute To F.R.I.E.N.D.S
In 1994 a sitcom called F.R.I.E.N.D.S was premiered on the US TV screens and it instantly became a phenomenon. For 10 years, everyone laughed with the group of six individuals. But not only laughed but sometimes also cried with them (the one episode I think I nearly cried was the episode in season 3 when Ross and Rachel break up). You could always see in them a reflection of your own group or your reflection in one of the six characters.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S is based on six friends living in New York. It tells the story of the ups and downs of their lives, both personal and professional. Let’s do a character sketch of the six friends:
1) Rachel Green (played by Jennifer Anniston): Rachel is the little spoilt, little bitchy girl of the group. She leaves a man on the altar and comes to the city and starts her life afresh. From working as a waitress at Central Perk to working as fashion consultant with Ralph Lauren, she comes a long way in 10 years.
2) Monica Gellar (played by Courteney Cox Arquette): Monica is the most organized person you will ever meet. She has a cleaning fetish. She’s a Chef and loves it. She’s the den mother of the group. She loves to be the host of the group. Makes excellent thanksgiving dinner and is extremely competitive.
3) Phoebe Buffay (played by Lisa Kudrow): Phoebe is most outlandish character of the show. She’s quirky, and strange in a good sense of way. She knows how to play a guitar and has given out some really good tracks like “smelly cats”. She has had a hard life as her mother had committed suicide when she was a kid. She works as a masseur.
4) Joey Tribbiani (played by Matt Le Blanc): Joey is an actor of Italian origin. He’s really a mediocre actor but he is the ladies man. He can take down any woman he wants to. He is a bit dumb and takes his own sweet time to reach to the conclusion. The line “How You Doing?” maybe the pick up line of the century.
5) Chandler Bing (played by Matthew Perry): He is my favorite character. The most sarcastic of all. The king of sarcasm, if you may. He is the joker of the group. He is really unlucky in love and can’t stand silence. He finally finds love in Monica. His sarcasm becomes more subtle towards the later seasons. But if you want to see him in full flow, catch the first few seasons. Could he BE more sarcastic?
6) Ross Gellar (played by David Schwimmer): Ross is the nerd of the group. The dinosaur guy as Joey calls him. His first wife turns lesbian and divorces him. He is in love with Rachel since 9th grade and finally gets her by the time he is 26-27. But the thing is he finally gets the girl. He has the annoying habit of correcting everyone’s English.
Now there’s always something in the characters to which you can relate to. For me it’s Chandler. He is sarcastic, and let me tell you I am also pretty sarcastic. But he cares for his friends no matter what. He has this bad habit of cracking a joke at the most inappropriate moment just like me.
Anyway people who have seen F.R.I.E.N.D.S will always love it, and those who haven’t seen it till now, I would suggest them to start watching it. I assure you that you will love it.
Now all of you must be wondering that why I am suddenly paying tribute to a show that ended in 2004? The simple answer to that will be we need some laughs in the current times when we still are recovering from the terrorist attacks that shook the whole country. When 9/11 happened, the TRP of F.R.I.E.N.D.S went through the roof. People of US wanted something to laugh at and forget their worries for that half an hour. And F.R.I.E.N.D.S provided them with that.
Looking at the current landscape of Indian television serials I don’t think there’s any good comedy series. It’s really slapstick humor in which Indian comedy prides itself specially TV comedy.
So I would suggest whenever you want a laugh, watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S. At least for half an hour you will laugh and forget your worries or escape the depressing times we all are living in.
I would like to take this opportunity to salute all the brave people who lost their lives in Mumbai terror attacks. May their souls rest in peace.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S is based on six friends living in New York. It tells the story of the ups and downs of their lives, both personal and professional. Let’s do a character sketch of the six friends:
1) Rachel Green (played by Jennifer Anniston): Rachel is the little spoilt, little bitchy girl of the group. She leaves a man on the altar and comes to the city and starts her life afresh. From working as a waitress at Central Perk to working as fashion consultant with Ralph Lauren, she comes a long way in 10 years.
2) Monica Gellar (played by Courteney Cox Arquette): Monica is the most organized person you will ever meet. She has a cleaning fetish. She’s a Chef and loves it. She’s the den mother of the group. She loves to be the host of the group. Makes excellent thanksgiving dinner and is extremely competitive.
3) Phoebe Buffay (played by Lisa Kudrow): Phoebe is most outlandish character of the show. She’s quirky, and strange in a good sense of way. She knows how to play a guitar and has given out some really good tracks like “smelly cats”. She has had a hard life as her mother had committed suicide when she was a kid. She works as a masseur.
4) Joey Tribbiani (played by Matt Le Blanc): Joey is an actor of Italian origin. He’s really a mediocre actor but he is the ladies man. He can take down any woman he wants to. He is a bit dumb and takes his own sweet time to reach to the conclusion. The line “How You Doing?” maybe the pick up line of the century.
5) Chandler Bing (played by Matthew Perry): He is my favorite character. The most sarcastic of all. The king of sarcasm, if you may. He is the joker of the group. He is really unlucky in love and can’t stand silence. He finally finds love in Monica. His sarcasm becomes more subtle towards the later seasons. But if you want to see him in full flow, catch the first few seasons. Could he BE more sarcastic?
6) Ross Gellar (played by David Schwimmer): Ross is the nerd of the group. The dinosaur guy as Joey calls him. His first wife turns lesbian and divorces him. He is in love with Rachel since 9th grade and finally gets her by the time he is 26-27. But the thing is he finally gets the girl. He has the annoying habit of correcting everyone’s English.
Now there’s always something in the characters to which you can relate to. For me it’s Chandler. He is sarcastic, and let me tell you I am also pretty sarcastic. But he cares for his friends no matter what. He has this bad habit of cracking a joke at the most inappropriate moment just like me.
Anyway people who have seen F.R.I.E.N.D.S will always love it, and those who haven’t seen it till now, I would suggest them to start watching it. I assure you that you will love it.
Now all of you must be wondering that why I am suddenly paying tribute to a show that ended in 2004? The simple answer to that will be we need some laughs in the current times when we still are recovering from the terrorist attacks that shook the whole country. When 9/11 happened, the TRP of F.R.I.E.N.D.S went through the roof. People of US wanted something to laugh at and forget their worries for that half an hour. And F.R.I.E.N.D.S provided them with that.
Looking at the current landscape of Indian television serials I don’t think there’s any good comedy series. It’s really slapstick humor in which Indian comedy prides itself specially TV comedy.
So I would suggest whenever you want a laugh, watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S. At least for half an hour you will laugh and forget your worries or escape the depressing times we all are living in.
I would like to take this opportunity to salute all the brave people who lost their lives in Mumbai terror attacks. May their souls rest in peace.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Terrorists Attacks on Mumbai
Last night i was watching India beat England, when i started flipping through channels and Times Now was flashing something about a gangwar in colaba outside Leopolds' and it spreading till VT. Now I have spend my weekends of last 4 years in Napean Sea Road, and Leopolds' is one of the hang out places for me.
And suddenly it was not a gang war but a full fledged terrorist attack. Now Mumbai is not alien to terrorist attacks, but you associate bomb blasts with terrorist attacks, not terrorists firing indiscrimately outside Leolpolds' or outside and inside VT.
The Terrorists entered Taj, The Oberoi Hotel and The Trident Hotel and thus began a siege. But if you have to see the daring of these terrorists they hijacked a police van and fired on media and policemen outside Metro Cinemas. That's again where I go for movies. The terrorists also sieged Nariman house in Colaba.
The Mumbai ATS chief, Hemant Karkare leading his men from the front died in his line of duty. So did 13 of mumbai police officers. People may hate Mumbai police but it's the policemen who stand out in the time of crisis. The NSG was called in. And nearly 24 hrs later, The Taj has been sweeped clean by the army and the NSG. The Terrorists are still holed in Nariman House and I have no idea about Oberai hotel.
For me personally, this is 9/11 for India. The terrorists not only coming in Mumbai, spraying bullets all around and creating a hostage like situation. Not only that but also damaging one of the most beautiful buildings of Mumbai, The Taj's old building.
Now the question arises, how much more can the common man like me can take? How much more can India take as a country? Why does the state machinary always fail in case of a crisis? Where are the politicians? Why haven't they politicised it till now? Are we really a soft state? Will anyone learn any lesson from the last 24 hrs?
India has had its problem with Terrorism for quite some time now. But it's the same old story every time. The Terrorist attack gets its 15 minutes of fame in media and before we know it the media is back covering the latest Rakhi Sawant outburst, who's saying what behind the other's back in Bigg Boss. Everyone forgets about the attacks and life goes back to normal. No hue and cry is made for people who loose their lives in such mindless acts of violence. Will anyone look after Mr. Karkare's family in 6 months? The frank answer to this is "NO". The News channels or so they call themselves will be busy showing UFOs abducting cows and other bullshit mindless news. Is it news? Is this how media should act?
After every terror strike, politicians will come and give sound bytes. The Prime Minister will condemn the terror strike, The Chief Minister will do the same. The Opposition Leader will try to gather some brownie points and a whole new political battle will be fought. Sorry Mr. Prime Minister but I don't want you condemning the terror strikes, but I want you to take stern action. Please do something concrete and stop just condemning the attacks.
If this was happening in the US, do you think the US govt would just be condemning the attacks? Why can't we like the US in tackling terror? We aspire to be a 1st world country but how is it possible if things like this happens so frequently? US has tough terror laws and noone complains about them because they know its for their own good. When will India have such laws? I think "never". We are a proud democracy after all, arn't we? We don't need such laws because it's against human rights. After all let fellow country men die, what we care is that we cling to power or snatch power from the govt, isn't it our beloved Member of Parliaments? If, God forbid, during the terror attack on parliament one of the members of parliament would have been killed, would there be no strict anti-terror law till now?
In the end, it is the common man who suffers the burnt of these terror strikes. Not the politicians. It is the brave men like Mr. Karkare die for the safety of the common man, not the politicians. So what exactly do the politicians do? They try to use every terror strike to further their propoganda, whether it's trying to stay in power or try to come in power.
The city of Mumbai will bounce back from this terror attack. It always does. But for Godsake, please learn some lessons from this terror strike.
Be careful everyone.
And suddenly it was not a gang war but a full fledged terrorist attack. Now Mumbai is not alien to terrorist attacks, but you associate bomb blasts with terrorist attacks, not terrorists firing indiscrimately outside Leolpolds' or outside and inside VT.
The Terrorists entered Taj, The Oberoi Hotel and The Trident Hotel and thus began a siege. But if you have to see the daring of these terrorists they hijacked a police van and fired on media and policemen outside Metro Cinemas. That's again where I go for movies. The terrorists also sieged Nariman house in Colaba.
The Mumbai ATS chief, Hemant Karkare leading his men from the front died in his line of duty. So did 13 of mumbai police officers. People may hate Mumbai police but it's the policemen who stand out in the time of crisis. The NSG was called in. And nearly 24 hrs later, The Taj has been sweeped clean by the army and the NSG. The Terrorists are still holed in Nariman House and I have no idea about Oberai hotel.
For me personally, this is 9/11 for India. The terrorists not only coming in Mumbai, spraying bullets all around and creating a hostage like situation. Not only that but also damaging one of the most beautiful buildings of Mumbai, The Taj's old building.
Now the question arises, how much more can the common man like me can take? How much more can India take as a country? Why does the state machinary always fail in case of a crisis? Where are the politicians? Why haven't they politicised it till now? Are we really a soft state? Will anyone learn any lesson from the last 24 hrs?
India has had its problem with Terrorism for quite some time now. But it's the same old story every time. The Terrorist attack gets its 15 minutes of fame in media and before we know it the media is back covering the latest Rakhi Sawant outburst, who's saying what behind the other's back in Bigg Boss. Everyone forgets about the attacks and life goes back to normal. No hue and cry is made for people who loose their lives in such mindless acts of violence. Will anyone look after Mr. Karkare's family in 6 months? The frank answer to this is "NO". The News channels or so they call themselves will be busy showing UFOs abducting cows and other bullshit mindless news. Is it news? Is this how media should act?
After every terror strike, politicians will come and give sound bytes. The Prime Minister will condemn the terror strike, The Chief Minister will do the same. The Opposition Leader will try to gather some brownie points and a whole new political battle will be fought. Sorry Mr. Prime Minister but I don't want you condemning the terror strikes, but I want you to take stern action. Please do something concrete and stop just condemning the attacks.
If this was happening in the US, do you think the US govt would just be condemning the attacks? Why can't we like the US in tackling terror? We aspire to be a 1st world country but how is it possible if things like this happens so frequently? US has tough terror laws and noone complains about them because they know its for their own good. When will India have such laws? I think "never". We are a proud democracy after all, arn't we? We don't need such laws because it's against human rights. After all let fellow country men die, what we care is that we cling to power or snatch power from the govt, isn't it our beloved Member of Parliaments? If, God forbid, during the terror attack on parliament one of the members of parliament would have been killed, would there be no strict anti-terror law till now?
In the end, it is the common man who suffers the burnt of these terror strikes. Not the politicians. It is the brave men like Mr. Karkare die for the safety of the common man, not the politicians. So what exactly do the politicians do? They try to use every terror strike to further their propoganda, whether it's trying to stay in power or try to come in power.
The city of Mumbai will bounce back from this terror attack. It always does. But for Godsake, please learn some lessons from this terror strike.
Be careful everyone.
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