Friday, November 26, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
My 'dil' goes hmmm hmmm hmmm...
If I were really writing how you make me feel, this blog would go like this: :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) (into 500,000!)
Hey ya, hey ya, hey ya
How do you express a smile in words?
I see you walking through the door
From the first time I looked in your eyes, I knew you were the one for me.
Hey ya, why won't you look across the floor
And I'm willing to wait the rest of my life (read 2064!) till you feel the same way.
Hey ya, I got to tell you how I feel
I can't begin to tell you how happy you make me.
Hey ya, oh baby you are the only one for me!
You're the happy ending to my story.
Hey ya, hey ya, hey ya
How do you express a smile in words?
I see you walking through the door
From the first time I looked in your eyes, I knew you were the one for me.
Hey ya, why won't you look across the floor
And I'm willing to wait the rest of my life (read 2064!) till you feel the same way.
Hey ya, I got to tell you how I feel
I can't begin to tell you how happy you make me.
Hey ya, oh baby you are the only one for me!
You're the happy ending to my story.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
No title, just read it if you like it!
..was going through my 'official' aunt(y)'s (http://axz-me.blogspot.com/) blog and thought I will also answer those silly questions as I am a big quizzing buff. So, I copied all those questions (some answers as well) and here we go:
1. What time did you get up this morning?
Well, by the time I got up, it was afternoon. So, this question should have been 'what time did you get up this afternoon/evening?'
2. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (don't watch it even if you get a pirated copy also!! It's just a plagiarized version of RGV's Company)
3. What is your favorite TV show?
The Week That Wasn't by Cyrus Broacha (he is one of my philosophers!) on CNN-IBN
4. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Currently, living most of my life in the office!!
5. What did you have for breakfast?
'Post' cereals - can live on them. But, sadly, they are so damn expensive.. pch
6. What is your favorite cuisine?
'Swagruha' food, I mean home food!
7. What foods do you dislike?
Why so many questions on food!!
8. Favorite Place to Eat?
Generally outdoors
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Currently, have a nice cruise bike Avenger (I call it Red Bull, only thing is it doesn't give me wings!) Remember the ad 'Feel like God!' Actually, I was sold on that ad!
And now, i20!!!! (because I think I am uber cool!!!!) - why change the rules when you can change the game!!!
12. What are your favorite clothes?
You figure out and tell me! Or ask my fashion consultant Manish Malhotra!
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Mt. Everest though I am damn scared of heights!
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
Actually, I want both!!
15. Where would you want to retire?
I get bored if I retire...So, I keep working or doing something until I die!
16. Favorite time of day?
Just after the shower, I meditate for a couple of minutes
17. Where were you born?
In a hospital (PJ na..)... Timbuktu (another PJ)
18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Ideally, it is when two girls are verbally abusing each other without harming each other physically!
19. Bird watcher?
Yes, that's my favorite pastime during lunches..you know what I mean, don't you!!!
The question should have been rephrased with 'lady' as the prefix!!!
23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
I just follow IST (Indian Stretchable Time!!). Did that answer this question!!
24. Do you have any pets?
I don't want to raise a controversy. Actually, in the court I want to argue on behalf of all other animals except dogs against the special treatment the dogs get when compared to the 'step-motherly' treatment all the other animals get!
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share?
When the news is that exciting to share with you, I will definitely share it with you
26. What did you want to be when you were little?
Wanted to be like Benjamin Button! (I think Brad Pitt also wanted to be like this)
27. What is your best childhood memory?
Sadly, none
28. Are you a cat or dog person?
Definitely, a cat person because cats usually don't mess up the place they live in unlike the dogs do. They go and pee in a secret place without causing any trouble for their caretakers!
29. Are you married?
If I am married, I wouldn't be answering this question!
30. Always wear your seat belt?
Yea, what about the helmet!
31. Been in a car accident?
Yes, last week I was testing Ferrari in Munich and this guy Lewis Hamilton came and hit my car!
Actually, I am a very good driver, ask my friends.
32. Any pet peeves?
Yes, cleanliness. They say cleanliness is next to Godliness. For me, it's the reverse!
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
Ask me which Subway bread I prefer, rather
34. Favorite Flower?
Jasmine (Nothing beats it!)
35. Favorite ice cream?
Hazelnut-Banana-Belgian Choco-Almond-Pistachio-Blah blah...I think you got it!
36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Subway
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test?
They (RTA) thought of introducing a 'gold medal' for the best driver after I took the test!
38. From whom did you get your last email?
From Citibank to pay my credit card bills!
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Who will pay later..recession boss!
40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
Yes, talking non-sense. Was extremely quite until recently!!
41. Like your job?
Acquired taste!!
42. Broccoli?
No. It reminds me of a mini version of a banyan tree.
43. What was your favorite vacation?
The Himalayas
44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Priyanka Chopra
45. What are you listening to right now?
Wait for sleep (Dream Theater), God is a DJ, Six Days Tokyo Drift, Coming Back to Life...
46. What is your favorite color?
Green - surf green - chrysalis green
47. How many tattoos do you have?
I am cool even without tattoos!
49. What time did you finish this quiz?
Silly question!
50. Coffee Drinker?
Chai bhi chalega!!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
Well, by the time I got up, it was afternoon. So, this question should have been 'what time did you get up this afternoon/evening?'
2. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (don't watch it even if you get a pirated copy also!! It's just a plagiarized version of RGV's Company)
3. What is your favorite TV show?
The Week That Wasn't by Cyrus Broacha (he is one of my philosophers!) on CNN-IBN
4. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Currently, living most of my life in the office!!
5. What did you have for breakfast?
'Post' cereals - can live on them. But, sadly, they are so damn expensive.. pch
6. What is your favorite cuisine?
'Swagruha' food, I mean home food!
7. What foods do you dislike?
Why so many questions on food!!
8. Favorite Place to Eat?
Generally outdoors
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Currently, have a nice cruise bike Avenger (I call it Red Bull, only thing is it doesn't give me wings!) Remember the ad 'Feel like God!' Actually, I was sold on that ad!
And now, i20!!!! (because I think I am uber cool!!!!) - why change the rules when you can change the game!!!
12. What are your favorite clothes?
You figure out and tell me! Or ask my fashion consultant Manish Malhotra!
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Mt. Everest though I am damn scared of heights!
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
Actually, I want both!!
15. Where would you want to retire?
I get bored if I retire...So, I keep working or doing something until I die!
16. Favorite time of day?
Just after the shower, I meditate for a couple of minutes
17. Where were you born?
In a hospital (PJ na..)... Timbuktu (another PJ)
18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Ideally, it is when two girls are verbally abusing each other without harming each other physically!
19. Bird watcher?
Yes, that's my favorite pastime during lunches..you know what I mean, don't you!!!
The question should have been rephrased with 'lady' as the prefix!!!
23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
I just follow IST (Indian Stretchable Time!!). Did that answer this question!!
24. Do you have any pets?
I don't want to raise a controversy. Actually, in the court I want to argue on behalf of all other animals except dogs against the special treatment the dogs get when compared to the 'step-motherly' treatment all the other animals get!
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share?
When the news is that exciting to share with you, I will definitely share it with you
26. What did you want to be when you were little?
Wanted to be like Benjamin Button! (I think Brad Pitt also wanted to be like this)
27. What is your best childhood memory?
Sadly, none
28. Are you a cat or dog person?
Definitely, a cat person because cats usually don't mess up the place they live in unlike the dogs do. They go and pee in a secret place without causing any trouble for their caretakers!
29. Are you married?
If I am married, I wouldn't be answering this question!
30. Always wear your seat belt?
Yea, what about the helmet!
31. Been in a car accident?
Yes, last week I was testing Ferrari in Munich and this guy Lewis Hamilton came and hit my car!
Actually, I am a very good driver, ask my friends.
32. Any pet peeves?
Yes, cleanliness. They say cleanliness is next to Godliness. For me, it's the reverse!
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
Ask me which Subway bread I prefer, rather
34. Favorite Flower?
Jasmine (Nothing beats it!)
35. Favorite ice cream?
Hazelnut-Banana-Belgian Choco-Almond-Pistachio-Blah blah...I think you got it!
36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Subway
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test?
They (RTA) thought of introducing a 'gold medal' for the best driver after I took the test!
38. From whom did you get your last email?
From Citibank to pay my credit card bills!
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Who will pay later..recession boss!
40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
Yes, talking non-sense. Was extremely quite until recently!!
41. Like your job?
Acquired taste!!
42. Broccoli?
No. It reminds me of a mini version of a banyan tree.
43. What was your favorite vacation?
The Himalayas
44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Priyanka Chopra
45. What are you listening to right now?
Wait for sleep (Dream Theater), God is a DJ, Six Days Tokyo Drift, Coming Back to Life...
46. What is your favorite color?
Green - surf green - chrysalis green
47. How many tattoos do you have?
I am cool even without tattoos!
49. What time did you finish this quiz?
Silly question!
50. Coffee Drinker?
Chai bhi chalega!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Save the tiger...but, why?
Ok, I am not talking about the real tiger here and raising a controversy...read till the end and guess which tiger (or tigress) I am talking about....!!!
Now-a-days, everyone is saying 'save the tiger, save the tiger...'
But, none says why and how!
I say you don't have to save the tiger..the tiger will save himself, don't worry..why so much fuss about it...
The tigers have their own rules and plans. They play according to their rules, they change rules of the game whenever they want..they treat all animals within their domain as per their whims and fancies!
They harass some animals too much by making them run for their life everyday...they don't harm their favorite animals... they always hang out with other tigers only...
Ok, if you still haven't guessed it right, just replace 'tiger' with (your) 'boss' and read again..it makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
So gaye hai - Zubeidaa
Sad song, yet very melodic..I really really loved this song...hence sharing it here...
Click here to listen to the song
Dedicated to a 'special' person whom I always wanted to speak to, but never could!, whom I always wanted to spend time with, but never could!!
SO GAYE HAIN
Ah..that special person was my mom, in case you were wondering! :)
Click here to listen to the song
Dedicated to a 'special' person whom I always wanted to speak to, but never could!, whom I always wanted to spend time with, but never could!!
SO GAYE HAIN
| so ga'e hai.n kho ga'e hai.n dil ke afsaane... | They have gone to sleep, they have gotten lost, the tales of the heart |
| koii to aata phir se kabhii in ko jagaane... | May someone some day come to wake them again... |
| so ga'e hai.n kho ga'e hai.n dil ke afsaane... | They have gone to sleep, they have gotten lost, the tales of the heart |
| sa.ns bhii letii hai.n jo kathputliyaa.n | Even those puppets who draw breath, |
| unkii bhii thaame hai koii Doriyaa.n | their strings are controlled by someone |
| aa.nsuuo.n me.n bhiigii hai.n khamoshiyaa.n | Our silences are soaked by tears |
| so ga'e hai.n kho ga'e hai.n dil ke afsaane... | They have gone to sleep, they have gotten lost, the tales of the heart |
| dil pe ek parchhaaii hai laharaaii sii | A shadow seems to ripple over the heart |
| aarzuu merii hai ek angaDaaii sii | My desire is like the stretching of limbs |
| ik tamanna hai kahii.n sharmaa'e.n si | One shy desire, somewhere |
| so ga'e hai.n kho ga'e hai.n dil ke afsaane... | They have gone to sleep, they have gotten lost, the tales of the heart |
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| PART TWO | |
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| so ga'e hai.n kho ga'e hai.n dil ke afsaane... | They have gone to sleep, they have gotten lost, the tales of the heart |
| koii to aata phir se kabhii in ko jagaane... | May someone some day come to wake them again... |
| so ga'e hai.n kho ga'e hai.n dil ke afsaane... | They have gone to sleep, they have gotten lost, the tales of the heart |
| zi.ndagii hai phir na'e moD par | Life is again at a new turn |
| jaa'e ab chaahe jahaa.n yeh rahguzar | Now, no matter where this path may lead |
| merii ma.nzil to hai mera hamsafar | my destination is my companion |
| so ga'e hai.n kho ga'e hai.n dil ke afsaane... | They have gone to sleep, they have gotten lost, the tales of the heart |
Ah..that special person was my mom, in case you were wondering! :)
Sunday, January 24, 2010
15 Tweeple I am glad that I'm following (on Twitter)
Spanning my personal tags that include 'social media,' 'internet marketing,' 'bollywood,' 'web 2.0,' 'Google,' 'SEM,' 'SEO,' 'photography,' 'entrepreneur,' 'technology,' etc.
Here we go:
1. Guy Kawasaki www.twitter.com/GuyKawasaki
This 'Guy' is simply amazing. He is my absolute role model on Twitter. He is one guy you should compulsorily follow. Otherwise, you are missing something!
His tweets range from "10 words to stop misspelling' to 'how to look good in photographs.' Tweets on really diverse topics you don't imagine!
You have to follow this 'Guy' to know his Tweets!
2. Shashi Tharoor www.twitter.com/ShashiTharoor -
Tweets mostly about Indian politics and his meetings and interactions
3. TEDchris www.twitter.com/TEDchris - for all TED lovers
One of his latest Tweets:
Astonishing percussionist Sivamani finds rhythm in everything. 16 minutes of exhilaration http://on.ted.com/725S
4. Ramesh Srivats www.twitter.com/rameshsrivats - very witty, very cool!
One of his latest Tweets:
Inspector : Batao saley, yeh Godfather kidhar chupa hai? Hood : Muzey nahin maloom, Mario se Puzo. #authorpuns #desperate #willstophere
5. Mashable www.twitter.com/mashable - almost nearing 2M followers!
This guy (Pete Cashmore) is the ultimate social media guru now! If you are in social media and are not following him, then you are missing a lot! Follow him if you are not yet!
6. Jacob Gube www.twitter.com/sixrevisions - extremely useful Tweets for web design and development
7. J Murali www.twitter.com/jmurali - technology columnist for a leading daily (The Hindu), does lot of research, and writes about really cool stuff on web 2.0
8. Paulo Coelho www.twitter.com/paulocoelho - one of the greatest authors (arguably!)
One of his latest Tweets: Going to bed. As the Irish say: good laugh, long sleep, are the best cures in the doctor's book.
9. Shit My Dad Says www.twitter.com/shitmydadsays - this guy is super funny! If you want some nice entertainment, you can read his Tweets!
His profile bio says it all: I'm 29. I live with my 74-year-old dad. He is awesome. I just write down shit that he says
One of his recent Tweets: "You can watch the house while I'm gone. Just don't call me unless something's on fire, and don't screw in my bed."
10. Oatmeal www.twitter.com/oatmeal - The oatmeal is full to the brim with comics, quizzes, and stories
Latest Tweet: I wish we lived in a world where it was socially acceptable to gargle mayonnaise
11. Eric Schmidt www.twitter.com/ericschmidt - my super-super-super boss!
Tweets mostly about Google. Or the macro economic aspects of the Internet.
Latest Tweet:
Worth reading "If Your Kids Are Awake, They are Probably Online" in the NYT http://bit.ly/5MHa3o
12. Arianna Huff www.twitter.com/ariannahuff - Great Tweets about latest news, particularly Internet news and also interesting articles. Was introduced to a new word 'telethon!'
Latest Tweet: huffingtonpost Star-Studded #HopeForHaiti Telethon Begins In Minutes. Here are the details: http://bit.ly/7p6oRB
13. Zen Habits www.twitter.com/zenhabits - Tweets about various useful topics like "how to be mindful during your holidays, in 350 words," "40 fun ways to exercise,' etc.
14. SEOmoz www.twitter.com/seomoz - very good for SEO resources and articles, particularly the advanced topics in SEO.
15. Avinash Kaushik www.twitter.com/avinashkaushik
The ultimate web analytics guru! Tweets about lot of other things, not just web analytics!
That's all for now folks! Next time, will include more Twitterati!
Here we go:
1. Guy Kawasaki www.twitter.com/GuyKawasaki
This 'Guy' is simply amazing. He is my absolute role model on Twitter. He is one guy you should compulsorily follow. Otherwise, you are missing something!
His tweets range from "10 words to stop misspelling' to 'how to look good in photographs.' Tweets on really diverse topics you don't imagine!
You have to follow this 'Guy' to know his Tweets!
2. Shashi Tharoor www.twitter.com/ShashiTharoor -
Tweets mostly about Indian politics and his meetings and interactions
3. TEDchris www.twitter.com/TEDchris - for all TED lovers
One of his latest Tweets:
Astonishing percussionist Sivamani finds rhythm in everything. 16 minutes of exhilaration http://on.ted.com/725S
4. Ramesh Srivats www.twitter.com/rameshsrivats - very witty, very cool!
One of his latest Tweets:
Inspector : Batao saley, yeh Godfather kidhar chupa hai? Hood : Muzey nahin maloom, Mario se Puzo. #authorpuns #desperate #willstophere
5. Mashable www.twitter.com/mashable - almost nearing 2M followers!
This guy (Pete Cashmore) is the ultimate social media guru now! If you are in social media and are not following him, then you are missing a lot! Follow him if you are not yet!
6. Jacob Gube www.twitter.com/sixrevisions - extremely useful Tweets for web design and development
7. J Murali www.twitter.com/jmurali - technology columnist for a leading daily (The Hindu), does lot of research, and writes about really cool stuff on web 2.0
8. Paulo Coelho www.twitter.com/paulocoelho - one of the greatest authors (arguably!)
One of his latest Tweets: Going to bed. As the Irish say: good laugh, long sleep, are the best cures in the doctor's book.
9. Shit My Dad Says www.twitter.com/shitmydadsays - this guy is super funny! If you want some nice entertainment, you can read his Tweets!
His profile bio says it all: I'm 29. I live with my 74-year-old dad. He is awesome. I just write down shit that he says
One of his recent Tweets: "You can watch the house while I'm gone. Just don't call me unless something's on fire, and don't screw in my bed."
10. Oatmeal www.twitter.com/oatmeal - The oatmeal is full to the brim with comics, quizzes, and stories
Latest Tweet: I wish we lived in a world where it was socially acceptable to gargle mayonnaise
11. Eric Schmidt www.twitter.com/ericschmidt - my super-super-super boss!
Tweets mostly about Google. Or the macro economic aspects of the Internet.
Latest Tweet:
Worth reading "If Your Kids Are Awake, They are Probably Online" in the NYT http://bit.ly/5MHa3o
12. Arianna Huff www.twitter.com/ariannahuff - Great Tweets about latest news, particularly Internet news and also interesting articles. Was introduced to a new word 'telethon!'
Latest Tweet: huffingtonpost Star-Studded #HopeForHaiti Telethon Begins In Minutes. Here are the details: http://bit.ly/7p6oRB
13. Zen Habits www.twitter.com/zenhabits - Tweets about various useful topics like "how to be mindful during your holidays, in 350 words," "40 fun ways to exercise,' etc.
14. SEOmoz www.twitter.com/seomoz - very good for SEO resources and articles, particularly the advanced topics in SEO.
15. Avinash Kaushik www.twitter.com/avinashkaushik
The ultimate web analytics guru! Tweets about lot of other things, not just web analytics!
That's all for now folks! Next time, will include more Twitterati!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Kahin to hogi woh...
Jaane na kahaan woh duniya hai
Jaane na woh bhi ya nahin
Jahaan meri zindagi mujh se
Itni khafa nahin…
Jaane na woh bhi ya nahin
Jahaan meri zindagi mujh se
Itni khafa nahin…
Even after more than one year, I am still in love with this song (from Jaane Tu..Ya Jaane Na)
http://bollywoodtadka.com/2008/07/lyrics-on-demand-english-translation-of-the-song-kahin-to-hogi-wo-from-the-movie-jaane-tu-ya-jaane-na/ (For lyrics and English translation)
Kudos to ARR and Abbas Tyrewala :)
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Messiah of the Masses - YSR
More than 160 people died, some died of heart attack after they heard the shocking news and about 35 people committed suicide - is this a testimony to his popularity or sheer love people bestowed on him?
I don't think I will see another great leader like him again in my lifetime. The biggest strength that distinguished him from any other political leader was the way he connected with the masses, the poorest of the poor even in the remotest areas of the state. No wonder, most of the families in the state treated him as one of their family members and felt deeply saddened as if they lost their own family member.
About six months back, I was at a big corporate hospital in the city and happened to speak to an old man who came from a far away place to get some secondary treatment. I was literally shocked and surprised to hear how he pronounced YSR as God, because he told me that he couldn't have got the heart surgery done and survived had there not been Arogya Shree scheme, which was one of the flagship schemes launched by YSR. While I don't want to talk about umpteen schemes he launched and large-scale welfare schemes he started in his tenure, I would certainly say that he was a different leader who cared for the people who needed help.
People in Hyderabad don't know much about him because he hardly did anything for the city, honestly. While I agree on this upto some extent, he always believed that people outside Hyderabad needed help first than those who are here did!
I personally know how much people in the area I come from (Pulivendula in Kadapa district, his native place) have benefitted from his plethora of schemes during his tenure. No wonder, he never lost even a single election (6 times MLA and 4 times MP) in his long political career that span over 30 years.
He just turned 60 on Jul 2 this year and on Sep 2, 2009, he kept his promise that he made a few years back saying all the politicians should retire from politics when they complete 60 and make way for the younger generation.
YSR amar hai - may his soul rest in peace
Sunday, August 16, 2009
No title, just read it if you like it!
..was going through my 'official' aunt(y)'s (http://axz-me.blogspot.com/) facebook (read 'official' as 'at work place') and thought I will also answer some of those silly questions as I am a big quizzing buff. So, I copied all those questions (some answers as well) and here we go:
1. What time did you get up this morning?
Well, by the time I got up, it was afternoon. So, this question should have been 'what time did you get up this afternoon/evening?'
2. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
2. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
The Hangover
3. What is your favorite TV show?
3. What is your favorite TV show?
The Week That Wasn't by Cyrus Broacha (he is one of my philosophers!) on CNN-IBN
4. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
4. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Currently, living most of my life in the office!!
5. What did you have for breakfast?
5. What did you have for breakfast?
'Post' cereals - can live on them. But, sadly, they are so damn expensive.. pch
6. What is your favorite cuisine?
6. What is your favorite cuisine?
'Swagruha' food, I mean home food!
7. What foods do you dislike?
7. What foods do you dislike?
Why so many questions on food!!
8. Favorite Place to Eat?
8. Favorite Place to Eat?
Any place as long as people don't disturb me while I am eating
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Currently, have a nice cruise bike Avenger (I call it Red Bull, only thing is it doesn't give me wings!) Remember the ad 'Feel like God!' Actually, I was sold on that ad!
12. What are your favorite clothes?
12. What are your favorite clothes?
You figure out and tell me! Or ask my fashion consultant Manish Malhotra!
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Mt. Everest though I am damn scared of heights!
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
Actually, I want both!!
15. Where would you want to retire?
I get bored if I retire...So, I keep working or doing something until I die!
16. Favorite time of day?
Just after the shower, I meditate for a couple of minutes
17. Where were you born?
17. Where were you born?
In a hospital (PJ na..)... Timbuktu (another PJ)
18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Ideally, it is when two girls are verbally abusing each other without harming each other physically!
19. Bird watcher?
Yes, that's my favorite pastime during lunches..you know what I mean, don't you!!!
The question should have been rephrased with 'lady' as the prefix!!!
23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
I just follow IST (Indian Stretchable Time!!). Did that answer this question!!
24. Do you have any pets?
I don't want to raise a controversy. Actually, in the court I want to argue on behalf of all other animals except dogs against the special treatment the dogs get when compared to the 'step-motherly' treatment all the other animals get!
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share?
When the news is that exciting to share with you, I will definitely share it with you
26. What did you want to be when you were little?
Wanted to be like Benjamin Button! (I think Brad Pitt also wanted to be like this)
27. What is your best childhood memory?
Sadly, none
28. Are you a cat or dog person?
Definitely, a cat person because cats usually don't mess up the place they live in unlike the dogs do. They go and pee in a secret place without causing any trouble for their caretakers!
29. Are you married?
If I am married, I wouldn't be answering this question!
30. Always wear your seat belt?
Yea, what about the helmet!
31. Been in a car accident?
31. Been in a car accident?
Yes, last week I was testing Ferrari in Munich and this guy Lewis Hamilton came and hit my car!
Actually, I am a very good driver, ask my friends.
32. Any pet peeves?
Yes, cleanliness. They say cleanliness is next to Godliness. For me, it's the reverse!
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
Ask me which Subway bread I prefer, rather
34. Favorite Flower?
Jasmine (Nothing beats it!)
35. Favorite ice cream?
Hazelnut-Banana-Belgian Choco-Almond-Pistachio-Blah blah...I think you got it!
36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Subway
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test?
They (RTA) thought of introducing a 'gold medal' for the best driver after I took the test!
38. From whom did you get your last email?
From Citibank to pay my credit card bills!
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Who will pay later..recession boss!
40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
Yes, talking non-sense. Was extremely quite until recently!!
41. Like your job?
Acquired taste!!
42. Broccoli?
No. It reminds me of a microscopic version of a banyan tree.
43. What was your favorite vacation?
43. What was your favorite vacation?
The Himalayas
44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
Don't remember...
45. What are you listening to right now?
God is a DJ, Six Days Tokyo Drift, Coming Back to Life
46. What is your favorite color?
46. What is your favorite color?
Green - surf green - chrysalis green
47. How many tattoos do you have?
I am cool even without tattoos!
49. What time did you finish this quiz?
Silly question!
50. Coffee Drinker?
50. Coffee Drinker?
Chai bhi chalega!!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Cycling Tall Amidst the Traffic Chaos
I wonder how he manages to avoid falling down when he has to stop suddenly in this chaotic traffic...
I think it's for some industrial purpose, otherwise who the hell will design such a tall bi-cycle!!
Found on Gachibowli-Kondapur road on Sunday!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
A tribute to Panchamda (RD Burman)
On his 70th birth anniversary (Jun 27), as an ardent fan of RDB, I pay tribute to the music genius for his outstanding contribution in making Bollywood music one of the most popular forms of entertainment.
Here is my list of top ten of his compositions (not necessarily top ten according to you!):
Aak ki ankhon mein (Ghar)
Dukki pe dukki ho (Satte Pe Satta)
Tere bina zindagi se koi (Aandhi)
O maina (Antham (Telugu))
Mere naina sawan baado (Mehbooba)
Rimzhim gire sawan (Manzil)
O mere dil ke chaen (Mere Jeevan Sathi)
Tu tu hai jahan (Yeh WadaRaha)
Hamen tumse pyar kitna (Kudrat)
Chadthi jawani meri (Caravan)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Dil gira kahin par dafatan
While most people liked 'Rehna tu,' I actually liked the other song immensely. It is a truly unique track in the album, integrating Indian folk with a Celtic ambience, all in the scope of a love song that begins in a very Boyzone-ish fashion and contains an unrestrained strumming in the background.
Also, 'lovely' is the use of the word 'dafatan' ('suddenly,' also translated as 'often'), often found in non-filmy ghazals and hardly ever in popular film songs.
Movie: Delhi-6
Music: A.R Rehman
Singer: Ash King
Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi
Dil gira kahin par dafatan
Dil gira kahin par dafatan
Jaane magar ye nayan
Teri khamosh zulfon ki gehraiyaan
Hai jahan dil mera uljha hua hai wahin kho gaya
Tu magar hai bekhabar hai bekhabar
Dil gira kahin par dafatan
Kyon goonj rahi hai dhadkan
Jaane magar ye nayan
Seepiyon ke honth se moti chhalak rahe hain
Ghazalon ki sohbat mein geet bhi behek rahe hain
Samundar lehron ki lehron ki chaadar odh ke so raha hai
Par main jaagu ek khumari ek nasha sa ek nasha sa ho raha hai
Tu magar hai bekhabar hai bekhabar
Dil gira kahin par dafatan
Kyon goonj rahi hai dhadkan
Jaane magar ye nayan
Khushbuon mein lipte mausam
Teri khamosh zulfon ki gehraiyaan
Hai jahan dil mera uljha hua hai wahin kho gaya
Tu magar hai bekhabar hai bekhabar
Dil gira kahin par dafatan
If you want the translation of this song, go to this link posted by 'TheBollywoodFan' blogger (Thank you Bollywood Fan! I hope I am not violating your copyright by posting the link here!!)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BK1UUIu3ulI/SXVCXmgwaOI/AAAAAAAAFEs/xBnXnUtkyTM/s1600-h/dilgiradafatan.jpg
The interesting fact is that the R&B singer Ash King didn't know a word of Hindi, before he sang it!
My rating for this song: 4.75/5 :)
Little miss sunshine & Little mister sunshine (My niece & nephew)
Name: Anitha Reddy
Nick name: Ant
Class: 1st, School: DAV PS
Friends & philosophers: Zoo Zoo, Mr. Bean & I
Favorite activity: Dance (mindless!)
Favorite hero(s): Hrithik Roshan
Now, Little Mister Sunshine
Name: Venkatram Reddy
Nick name: Venky (I call him Venkatappaiah!)
Class: Pre-schooling (God knows how much he is troubling others there)
Ambition: It seems he wants to become a big Rayalaseema factionist!
Friends & philosophers: Tom & Jerry
Favorite activity: Troubling all the guests and relatives who come home
Favorite song: Masakali from Delhi-6
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
ESP or Just Sheer Coincidence!
I was writing a blog on this epic movie 'Cast Away' on last Sunday for the website passionforcinema.com and was just thinking, unlike in the movie Cast Away, what if that accident happens to a passenger plane...
Believe it or not..just after a few hours, I see the news reports of an Air France plane missing in the Atlantic ocean. I feel extremely bad about this..I don't know whether to call it my ESP or just sheer coincidence!
Friday, May 29, 2009
301st Spartan!
I am talking about my '300 workout.' I went to the gym and thought of doing something special today. So, I decided to do '300 Spartan workout.' I searched on YouTube for one 'module' and did 10 variations of 30 repetitions each in the presence of the gym coach and a few fellow regular gymmers. I successfully completed the entire cycle in 40min with some breaks.
Somebody, please call '108' to take me to either hospital or my home.
Going forward, I have decided to do it once a week and hopefully inspire many more Spartans to do it! Yay!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Shoe-off Productions presents 'Crash Course on Shoe Hurling'
Wanna throw shoes at politicians you don't like accurately?
We offer great online crash courses on chucking the shoe perfectly at someone's face.
We have hired some outstanding Cricketing field coaches such as Monty Roads, Rope-in Singh, and Harshely Hills (part time coach), etc.
We have Lace-it Ekalinga (does he really bowl, at least he bowls (read 'throws') yorkers to train you at throwing the shoe right on the face! We have Show-ab Afsar, who can train you on smashing a face really really fast.
If you are looking for just those five minutes of fame, we will train you on chucking the shoe mildly so that it doesn't hit the person intended, but the press and TV will cover you enough!
We also offer legal help to get you immediate bail or anticipatory bail in case you are going to be arrested.
Shoe-off Productions
....Just do it!
Disclaimer: All the characters and names mentioned in the above blog are purely fictitious and bear no resemblance to any person living or dead.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Saturday, October 27, 2007
It's Election Time Here Tomorrow (Nov 24)
It's election time here and I haven't seen any 'hungama' anywhere, anytime. Not even one publicity poster, a public meeting, or a political rally. Everything is so different here from what we see in India. One interesting fact I came to know is every citizen has to compulsorily vote, otherwise each one who hasn't participated in the ballet will be fined a penalty of about $100.
Two Mysterious Questions!!
It's election time here and I haven't seen any 'hungama' anywhere, anytime. Not even one publicity poster, a public meeting, or a political rally. Everything is so different here from what we see in India. One interesting fact I came to know is every citizen has to compulsorily vote, otherwise each one who hasn't participated in the ballet will be fined a penalty of about $100.
Two Mysterious Questions!!
1. I never understood why most of the English-speaking foreigners use a 'o' in stead of a '0 (zero)' when referring to the number 'zero' in the daily usage?
the second question is very short...
2. What's up?
Any thoughts...?
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