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My first Pizza and my first Levi's

2012-01-23T08:29:00.002+05:30

In the year 1971 people in India had not really heard about Pizza's and Levi's. Most of them didn't, that is. Courtesy an American Stepmom, I had heard eaten, worn and loved both these items. My Mom (I am going to shun the 'step') loved cooking. In Bangalore, in the 70s, she was able to get most of the ingredients of her western recipes in Russell Market. We would often come home from

My resolutions for 2012

2012-01-18T08:39:00.000+05:30

The predictable resolutions are there this year too, and they should stay on my list forever. I mean how can you go wrong with a resolution that says "I will lose at least 5 kgs this year" or "I will work out more" or "I will eat healthy". It is not the question of what you will be able to keep or not. The whole point behind making resolutions is to remind yourself that these things are

2012

2012-01-01T07:11:00.001+05:30

Everytime the new year comes around, I am beset with hopes that this new year will bring me wealth, health and happiness. It will make me wiser, brighter, thinner, prettier. I will go places, do interesting things. I will write my book, attend to my matters with alacrity. In general do everything possible to make myself happier. It is just another day, but the leaf on the calender has

Pretty Panchkula

2011-11-14T07:45:00.001+05:30

It was a short while ago that my office shifted to Panchkula. Living on rent, it did not make too much sense for me to commute so much, hence I started looking for houses closer to my place of work. Alas, Panchkula had already been beset by cash rich IT professionals who were willing to pay good bucks. The houses that went for ridiculous rents were now beyond reach for me. I moved into a

The Jamnagar Gurudwara

2011-10-06T14:01:00.002+05:30

View Gurudwara in a larger map This here is the Google map location of the gurdwara in Jamnagar. My uncle Santokh Singh Suri was one of its founders. It was aimed at providing a place to pray for the growing Sikh community in Jamnagar. Santokh Singh Suri was the personal physician of Jam Saheb, whose generosity helped lay the foundation stone of the gurudwara here. Of course, all this

Tambaram

2011-08-27T11:04:00.001+05:30

During the early 70's I lived with my parents and brothers (my kid brother was born a few years later) in Bangalore. At that time, my father was affiliated to Friends World College. He was also a leading intellectual and a political commentator of those times. One of his many activities was to attend seminars and conferences pertaining to politics. I presume some of these fell during our

New Home

2011-06-30T08:02:00.001+05:30

The thing about renting a place is that your landlord gets antsy if you hang on too long in one house. So you know that within 3-4 years you will be getting marching orders. The thought that my landlord might soon give me marching orders, gets me all antsy after 3 years in one place. I start preparing myself mentally for the move. During my three years in Baltana, I was constantly looking for

Good Hair Day and Indian Coffee House

2011-05-21T08:33:00.000+05:30

I use the pink one I missed my swimming class and hopped over to Tina's Blue Heaven for a haircut last evening. Getting a haircut is such an upper. I feel 20 degrees smarter instantly. Tina has a magic touch that makes your hair look feminine and cute, even if it is just a layered bob. It was late already and there was no time to hang out in Sector 17. So I just rushed over to Empire

New Roads - Inroads into a tiny city

2011-02-17T20:00:00.000+05:30

Sector 17- Heart of Chandigarh I have always believed Chandigarh to be a tiny city. 15 minutes and you could traverse it from ends to ends. Landlocked from all sides, it had no scope to grow any further. Its roads were tree lined and designed for leisurely bicycling. Le Courbusier could not imagine a city that could require a road wider than 10 feet in future. His rectangular city with

My Little Christmas Tree

2010-12-25T09:48:00.000+05:30

I am not a Christian, but can't help being infected by the spirit of Christmas. Someday, I will visit the midnight mass at the church too, just to see what it's like. I love candles and lights and Santas and the whole thing. I wish we had grand Christmases here like they do in the west. But in Chandigarh, its not much apart from the stores selling little imitation trees, Santa caps, dresses

Visiting Sector 17

2010-10-23T21:42:00.000+05:30

Visiting sector 17 always gives me a an instant spirit lift. There is something about it, the familiar shops, the plaza, people all decked up and walking about. Some licking cones, some chomping on popcorn, some clustered around various shops. I made a round, browsed a couple of windows, peeked at a few wares, and made a beeline for my favorite Indian Coffee House. It was crowded as usual. I

I write like ..

2010-10-02T17:29:00.000+05:30

I write like Jane AustenI Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing! Picked up from the blog of Ms.Uniquely Priya

Manjula's Honey Dream

2010-09-14T08:01:00.001+05:30

Manjula Padmanabhan is an awesome writer, illustrator, creator of Suki. Here is a poem just published on her blog.

SPEECHLESS ON SUNDAY

2010-08-22T20:02:00.001+05:30

Another Milestone

2010-08-08T15:13:00.001+05:30

When you get to be my age milestones are easier to come by. Once you turn 50, it is often time to celebrate your silver wedding anniversary. It has been more than 25 years since I was married, but as I got divorced I dont think I should celebrate its 25th anniversary. Maybe I could celebrate the 25th anniversary of my divorce, but that is still far away. I completed 25 years of my service

How many wheels have you?

2010-05-30T13:48:00.000+05:30

During one exchange of letters with my friend tommydan1 I mentioned that I drive a two-wheeler. He sent back a query - Whats a two-wheeler? The world may have shrunk to a global village, where I talk more with a friend who lives thousands of miles away and barely exchange a sentence with someone sitting two feet away from me, yet cultural differences do count. I had to shoot off an explanatory

From the T'roor Fan Club

2010-04-23T07:14:00.002+05:30

From the T'roor Fan ClubAfter international adulationHe came back to serve the nation;But the politics of desi gheeFor him didnt quite agreeAnd he feared imminent isolation.So he started to tweetMessages, short and sweet,And followers he gainedHe was their messiah ordainedAnd Twitter became his daily retreat.Breezy with his wordsThe King of Clubs of nerds,He was irreverent and witty,Twitter-folks

Gimme Red !

2010-04-22T07:18:00.002+05:30

Get your colour Inspired by CouchpapayaI had to tweak my answers to get RED, hehehe ! You boast incredible willpower and are capable of overcoming obstacles that would normally leave others shaking in their boots. You have a penchant for colorful environments and often impress others with your energetic bursts of energy. Your interests in many areas of life often leave you scattered, but when you

What Katie did

2010-03-17T07:40:00.005+05:30

“I believe as humans we are all very capable of enduring, perhaps something that can easily be forgotten if not required to expend much energy physically.” Katie SpotzI read a news item this morning about a girl who crossed the Atlantic on a rowboat alone at the young age of 22. I was impressed by the feat and forgot about it till I ran into a web-article about Katie Spotz again later in the day

Pop goes the Quiz

2010-03-15T21:24:00.001+05:30

Are you a sucker for all those quizzes that promise you reveal your inner personality in exchange for answers to a few questions?Me too.What Is Your Daemon? Your Result: Elephant You are a very kind, thoughtful, easy going person. You enjoy the company of others, and your friends and family mean the world to you. You tend to take things slow, and do not rush into situations without thinking. You

SHERLOCK HOLMES DOWN THE AGES

2010-02-12T13:24:00.014+05:30

We all love Sherlock Holmes, I do atleast. The famous detective of 221 Baker Street, a gentleman with extraordinary gifts who solved little mysteries, saved lives, helped emperors; even random red-headed men with a curious story led to the capture of famous criminals.Here is the image of Sherlock Holmes as imagined by Sidney Paget.I saw the BBC series when it aired first on doordarshan. Jeremy

Bye 2009

2009-12-31T08:35:00.002+05:30

Its with happiness that I bid goodbye to 2009. I wont say it was particularly a good year for me. A lot of things happened that I didnt like. The year started in a rush of work and is ending in a rush of work. My father died this year, and I know the loss will stay with me forever. Though I am happy he had a rich life and I am glad his passing was painless.My daughter visited India and we

Dateline Saturday - 19.12.2009

2009-12-23T08:24:00.012+05:30

I usually like to go out on Saturdays, run some errands, meet a friend, pick up a few things, and often watch an early early movie show. This last has two advantages, one - the early show tickets are cheap, two - more importantly, catching an early movie leaves the rest of the day free for other errands/visits etc.This Saturday I went out on my errands first and then reached a favorite mall/

Its my Life

2009-10-07T19:40:00.002+05:30

Weekend GlorySome clichty folksdon't know the facts,posin' and preenin'and puttin' on acts,stretchin' their backs.They move into condosup over the ranks,pawn their soulsto the local banks.Buying big carsthey can't afford,ridin' around townactin' bored.If they want to learn how to live life rightthey ought to study me on Saturday night.My job at the plantain't the biggest bet,but I pay my billsand

Thanks Avada Kedavra

2009-09-25T08:04:00.006+05:30

I got three lovely awards from my friend Avada Kedavra.I love her lovely well maintained blog. I wish I could work miracles with mine like her.Lovely isnt it. I am glad I am I am your blog buddy Avada !What a pretty blue ribbon. Thanks again Avada !This beautiful tea cup courtesy - no prizes for guessing - Avada !As for who would I pass this award on to.. I dont want to restrict myself to one

INAM O EKRAM !

2009-09-17T08:07:00.005+05:30

DENE WALA Ek gulab jo gulab hai gulab haiYEH INAM ME KISKO DOONPapita Devi SharabiTitliwalaGaaliwalaAltufaltu batein aur kitabon waliKuch Kayde Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to five most deserving blog friends.Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author and the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on

8 Things To Know About Me

2009-08-28T14:27:00.009+05:30

I have been tagged by A rose is a rose is a rose8 TV shows I likeSeinfeldGilmore GirlsBoston LegalThe Big Bang TheoryI dream of JeannieBiographical shows on Fox HistoryThe SoupThe Simpsons8 Favorite Places to EatThe CellarSagar RatnaIndian Coffee HousePolka BakeryKamat Hotel (In Bangalore)Rooftop Restaurant at Shivalik View (yum chinese)Shangri LaHaveli8 Things That Happened YesterdayI made some

Name Tag Be Glad you are not called Xerxes !

2009-08-16T23:30:00.004+05:30

Tagger ! A rose is a rose is a roseTag Rules: It’s harder than it looks!(Mind It). Copy to your own note, erase my answers, enter yours, and tag your friends. Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real… nothing made up!(nahi to police pakedegi Savdhan !!!) If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers.

Jhatpat Tag

2009-08-09T10:12:00.007+05:30

Was tagged by A Rose is a Rose is a Rose1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn on page 18 and find line 4.In the light of discussions above and visulisations, we can again say that every..2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can & catch air? a tissue3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?Rabbit Proof Fence4. Without looking, guess what time it is? 10.05 am5. Now look at the clock, what

The Cream and Scum of Blogging

2009-08-01T00:31:00.003+05:30

Ours not to reason why,Ours but to do an die.Ummm Life is like that isn't it? It is full of choices which may or may not appeal to us. I like life as it is, full of contradictions, a little rough, a little sweet, kabhi khushi kabhi gham kinda scenario. Is blogging any different? Bloggers seem to stretch from here to eternity. Techo, movie buffs, music buffs,

Alphabet Soup - Tagged by Shayari

2009-07-31T07:38:00.006+05:30

A – Available/Single? - Single - Available depends on availableeB – Best friend? - Three, one chai friend two phone a friends.C – Cake or Pie? - Apple pie and sinful mud pastryD – Drink of choice? - Pepsi or Tropicana OrangeE – Essential item you use every day? – cell phoneF – Favorite colour? - Pink at the momentG – Gummy Bears or Worms? - Gummy Bears.H – Hometown – Jamnagar and ChandigarhI –

HERE WE GO !

2009-07-21T07:18:00.003+05:30

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Me Too, Me Too

2009-07-06T08:09:00.002+05:30

Take the Quiz here!As soon as I read Couchpapaya's post, I had to take the test too. I dont as such have a 'favorite' austen heroine. Certainly dont want to be like anyone, except Catherine Morland. Not Fanny Price please, Not Emma either, though she is lively. In hindsight, ok, I would love being romanced by Colin Firth, sigh !

Micheal Jackson and I

2009-06-26T14:08:00.004+05:30

Tommy Mottola | 10:08 p.m. Tommy Mottola, a former head of Sony Music, called Mr. Jackson “the cornerstone to the entire music business.”“He bridged the gap between rhythm and blues and pop music and made it into a global culture,” said Mr. Mottola in a telephone interview. Mr. Mottola worked with Mr. Jackson until the singer cut his ties with Sony in 2001. “No one has ever done what he did in

Once Upon a Time

2009-06-13T07:45:00.016+05:30

Long long ago in the Mouthshut land there lived a princess pussycat called Coolwater who was wooed ardently by the prince owl Veekey. He fought a mighty demon called Faisal to win a ring for her and soon, in a public ceremony they were engaged. Coolwater was radiant and ecstatic.So was he.She was busy planning the wedding.The dress.Her Guests.His Guests.AND WHILE POOR PUSSYCAT WAS DREAMING OF

I wish

2009-05-25T08:33:00.002+05:30

Weekend Yay !

2009-05-23T08:51:00.002+05:30

http://rotteneggstrikes.blogspot.com/

2009-03-30T22:04:00.001+05:30

Which College Major Should You Be?Your major should be Engineering. Logic is your friend. With enough work, you can find a solution to anything... Unless it involves dating or parties.Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

Earth Hour !

2009-03-28T20:49:00.002+05:30

Live Blogging - Earth hour is on my electricity is switched off !! May Humans learn to use the precious resources of this earth sensibly

Shopaholic for New Templates

2009-03-28T11:08:00.004+05:30

Girls love makeovers. After I got married I grew my hair. When I was young it hung down my back in thick sheets, but childbirth made it limp n stringy. I used to wear it in a ugly oldfashioned bun with pins sticking in. Then one fine day I saw a picture of me with my lemon sized bun and my hands on my hips, thanks to my brother-in-law's candid camera. I was struck with my ugliness, bad body

100 things about me

2009-03-15T20:23:00.004+05:30

1. Last beverage → Tea2. Last phone call--> 2 days ago3. Last text message→ Not sms'ing much these days - Got one about my Airtel bill.4. Last song you listened to→ Gulal songs5. Last time you cried→ surely over SAPSIX HAVE YOU EVER:1. Dated someone twice → YES2. Been cheated on? → Dunno3. Kissed someone & regretted it? → No4. Lost someone special? → Yes5. Been depressed?→ Yes6. Been drunk and

25 things you never knew about me

2009-02-25T21:38:00.007+05:30

Rules:Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.(To do this, go to "notes" under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random

Speaking Up

2009-02-22T20:50:00.006+05:30

I have never been too particularly religious. Spiritual yes, when I am in deep shit. When I feel I need to turn to some really 'high' authority and God seems to be a likely person to appeal to, or thank for something good that happened to me. But organised religion seems to be run more like a closed exclusive clubs, where you have to abide by certain rules or get busted.Whether it is

I Dream of Hugh

2009-02-16T22:10:00.002+05:30

I had the perfect valentine dream, on St. Valentine's eve too ! I dreamt I was having an affair with Hugh Grant. He just swept me off my feet. We were carrying on etc etc. And, the very next day, I caught Notting Hill, which had pinkshirt clad Hugh in his full loser-guy-eye-blinking-glory.Sigh.. It was a great dream.

The Domestication of Mr. Rochester

2009-01-31T07:50:00.002+05:30

Part II of Jane Eyre - BBC Book Adaptations starring Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephans was eagerly awaited as this part contained the most drama.The death of Mrs. Reed brings Jane back to her beloved Thornton. She is hopelessly in love with Rochester, her station (as the poor governess) prevents any hopes. She is sure he will soon marry Blanche Ingram and she would be sent away. But Rochester

Jane Eyre

2009-01-24T08:57:00.005+05:30

Jane Eyre (1847) is the first lady of Romance. Oh Yes, Eliza Bennett came in before her chronologically, in 1813. But P&P is such a family thing, Eliza is always in a group of females, sisters, aunts. Jane Eyre, by contrast, is alone with Rochester most time, they are two lonely birds who are thrown together by fate. All encounters between Roch and Jane sizzle and hiss with anticipation.Jane

Vanity Fair

2009-01-17T08:15:00.003+05:30

Times change, Values change too. Becky Sharp was considered a terrible female when the novel came out. These days she would be considered a smart female, probably at the top of the ladder, a CEO of a large corporate perhaps. Amelia Sedly is all sugar, seeing good in people till you feel sickened. Her fiance is a blackguard, her brother is a fool, her father is a compulsive gambler, but she

Pride and Prejudice

2008-12-21T18:59:00.004+05:30

What was once a book is now a coveted tele-series. Oh yes ! I saw the Keira Knightly movie first, and before that the Gurinder Chadda version Bride and Prejudice. But the best by far is the 1995 BBC teleserial version starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. Jennifer has bright eyes, a straight nose and a rosebud mouth. Right off, she didnt seem to me an ideal choice for Elizabeth Bennett, but

I want to dip my pen

2008-12-13T08:37:00.002+05:30

I want to dipmy pen in the bloodof your heartand write a poem,A poem that talksof love and lifeand hopes and fearsand tears and smiles,With the daring of Keats,the sweetness of an ancient ditty,the wit of Shakespereand the music of Marlowe,Clear as a mirror,true as a picture,fresh as a streamand deep as an ocean.

An Award !

2008-12-09T08:29:00.005+05:30

http://bedazzledeternally.blogspot.com/2008/12/danke-peoples.htmlThats Bedazzled of the dazzling prose. She has given me this lovely looking award.http://towriteornot.blogspot.com/That is my trusted friend WIAN who writes so beautifully that I cringe in envy every time I read something by her. She gave me this award too.http://phoenixnme.blogspot.com/This is Angel's Flight, whose cheeky prose

TV Guide for a lazy evening

2008-12-07T08:38:00.002+05:30

It is hard to find entertainment when you are really looking for it. Not really in a mood to go out after a tiring day, the only option is the television remote. It is not a mystery why the nation is so hooked to the various saas-bahu or other soaps. That is easy entertainment delivered to your doorstep, and it is easy to get hooked on to something trivial when there is no alternative.I am not

Q and A

2008-11-26T22:28:00.002+05:30

I have been reading so much about Vikas Swarup's book Q & A these days, more because of the buzz surrounding the movie made out of it by Danny Boyle no less.. Slumdog Millionaire. The story is like a fantasy that comes true. How many of us wanted to be in that chair, sitting opposite Amitabh Bachchan on KBC, winning winning, answering each question as easily as a hot knife cuts butter!! All

Bad Bad

2008-11-19T08:36:00.003+05:30

I have been feeling so miffed lately. I dont know if I am just being menopausal or finally turning into what I dreaded all along - a crochety old woman, or its just things are getting to me.At work, I notice people want me to do all the work and then pass it on as their own effort and get credit for it. I get scolded for everything that goes wrong and never get credit for what goes right.Why

Love Tag = Pyar me souda nahi

2008-09-24T20:14:00.003+05:30

1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?I would alternate between blaming myself and cursing him.2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?In this dream I have waist length golden hair, am absolutely beautiful and all the guys worship me, and I can sing like an angel, am sophisticated, accomplished and perfect.3. Whose butt would you like to kick?I have a list.4.

Why cant life be perfect

2008-09-11T13:07:00.002+05:30

Delhi was hot dusty and crowded. It hardly feels like September yet. It is still June-hot at times or July-rainy at others. Commuting in Delhi was always a bitch. Trying to get to point B (ITO) from point A (Saket) can never be a joy. My first day from B to A was spent in vainly trying to hail an auto. The guys throw attitude that would put owners of a private jet to shame, refusing even to

700 Rs in Gift Vouchers !

2008-09-07T12:38:00.002+05:30

I have collected 700 Rs. worth of gift vouchers from indiaplaza.in, my fave website to look for books. This will allow me to pick my wishlist clean. :) Not totally clean.. but it will get there for sure.So what is preventing me from ordering right now? I am leaving to Delhi for SAP training, and there wont be anyone home to pick up the delivery. ouch.. so i will have to hold myself.So I am

Bachpan Ke Din -- Papaya di pappi

2008-08-30T07:39:00.002+05:30

1. Dangling:We lived in an ancient house that was built for a thriving family of 50. Later the house was partitioned off and rented in portions of various size. Which means we had an array of rooms and a large roof with nooks and crannies where a child could lose him/herself. I would do the kind of thing that give me the creeps now. I jumped from tall walls, dangled from balconeys, and also

Friday at Last

2008-08-29T07:29:00.004+05:30

I have no big things lined up for the weekend. I have to run a couple of errands tomorrow, that promise to shoot big holes through my Saturday. After which Sunday will go as Sunday goes. I hope I get some much much much deserved R&r.The rains have stopped but the heat is back with vengeance, reminding me that if it hadnt rained like cats and dogs this season, we would have roasted to

Yesterday

2008-08-25T08:05:00.002+05:30

I had a hectic weekend. Had to take a test on Saturday, then visited Guddi, fixed my scooter, visited Neelu, returned to Baltana with Guddi, visited some friends, cooked, ate slept. Sunday was good in terms of getting things done. Managed to host dad, visit Nada Sahib after years. Remembered Sim a lot yesterday. How we used to go to nada sahib n then hang out in Vatika smoking cigiis.. those

Settling Down

2008-08-21T07:48:00.002+05:30

Now that my son goes to school in an auto, I find my days settling down. The evenings are a bit of a problem, I am usually quite tired by then. I still need to do something constructive then. Let us see, with a bit of training I might be able to do something. There are books waiting to be read, some writing to be done. I should get down to it. On the bright side, the morning are freer as my

All work and no play

2008-08-16T07:55:00.002+05:30

Well it isnt as if I am working all the time. I play when I am at work and work when I am supposed to be playing. What really sucks about a full time job is the way you are TIED DOWN. I have to spend 81/2 hours in the office, add about half hour each for commuting and I am down to a neat 91/2 hours. 10 hours of prime day time gone in warming the seat. Absences make a dent in the casual leave

Yeaaaahhh!

2008-08-05T14:44:00.002+05:30

Now my son is ensconced in his new school now. What's even better is that he has felt instantly comfortable there. That is a huge relief for me. Now once his routine is regularised I can breathe easy and start breathing down his neck for improved grades. he he he. That is the best part of being a parent.. to be able to whip your kids (figuratively) once in a while.Now my tasks are, getting my

Was yesterday Sucky

2008-07-09T12:29:00.000+05:30

I have to change my son's school. There are no two ways about it. His current school isnt all that great anyway. Sure, the only thing that holds me back is the fact that my son is comfortable in this school, having been here for all his education. But.... I cannot help it. I do feel the new school will be an improvement.God help me.The weather is alternatively hot and humid or wet and humid.

Rain or not

2008-07-03T14:03:00.006+05:30

Early monsoon has ensured that we do not see the 47C temps anymore, but has ensured that we face the stifling humidity early this year that promises to last longer. I am ok about weathers, not the kind to crib if it is too hot or too cold, but children seem to have very little tolerance, and their impatience rubs off on me.I am happy as long as there is sufficient light for me to read my book

Weekend Last !

2008-06-30T12:38:00.000+05:30

Spent my weekend reading Rage of Angels.. more on that in booksbyrotten. It rained most times so the weather was cool, good for reading.The new bamboo chairs that I got are proving really good. Sturdy roomy enough to allow you to curl up on it, the round back allows you to slouch. So I spent my weekend washing clothes, cooking and reading. Vairy productive. All I need to work on now is some

Pop goes my GC

2008-06-27T12:22:00.001+05:30

Did a bit of eene meene minee mo with my wishlist and then blew my gift certificate on Sea of Poppies. If this book turns out to be over-hyped, I will not trust anyone again. The book should be here within a day or so .. Tomorrow !But the question is .. do I have time to read? do I have time to read?? Sigh .. I will be posting some more and try to clock my reading.Well ..last night I spent

Books Books !

2008-06-24T10:09:00.000+05:30

I ordered books online finally !The Motorcycle Diaries - Ernesto GuevaraThe Rage of Angels - Sidney SheldonA few days back I spent a rivetting evening watching The Motorcycle Diaries on Zee Studio. Ever since then I had been spoiling to get the book. I would have had to drive far to the only good bookshop in Chandigarh, something I didnt want to do. Also, I wanted to get Sea of Poppies by

Before I know

2008-05-26T15:09:00.000+05:30

Days have passed and nothing has been accomplished, blogwise. Did not write even. But I did read some blogs today. After a while blogs start sounding stale. Read eM's blog, kinda boring entry. Then went to jabberwocky.. again nothing fresh. Dont seem to like Baradwaj Rangan much anymore. Tried Fake Steve Jobs, nope. I think its time to check out Johnny Bravvo's myspace page. hmmm.. or read

It is 11.30

2008-05-13T23:22:00.000+05:30

Captains Log .. Today was an ok day. Spent the day working like a dog.. got up at 6 and was on my feet totally till i reached the office on time ... sigh ! Oh God !Sniffled away all day into tissue papers, occasionally sneezed my face off. Made several calls to good friends which cheered me up. Spent the last hour chatting up on gtalk with a good friend... better and better. Friends are the

Oh O!

2008-05-05T15:38:00.000+05:30

Thinking of maintaining a daily diary. What I read today and what I did. This morning I awoke to a cloudy sky, which turned into a cool duststorm, which turned into icy rain. I surfed a bit, checked out my diary post on www.mouthshut.com and did a bit of orkutting, my usual morning routine. Before I knew, it was nearly nine. Rushed off to office and here I am. More later tomorrow.

My First Boyfriend

2008-05-01T14:29:00.001+05:30

I was all of 15, skittish and impulsive. Ok, not bad looking at all. And there was this cute guy who used to stare at me constantly. He was in 10th and I was in 9th. Oh Gosh ! Older Guy! He was an athlete and played soccer too. He was nearly 6 feet tall and had brown hair, regular features and warm brown eyes. I was quite pleased with the attention.Soon my best friend got feelers from him about

Why

2008-04-14T21:31:00.001+05:30

Do I get stuck by a sudden mental block the minute I hit the dashboard for a NEW POST. Aisa kya? I used to be pretty fluent at writing, just think n type. Ab kya ho gaya... is my life sad and empty?Spent Saturday roaming all the bookstores looking for Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler. Am determined to read this book. I know I know I am going to love it. Why is it so hard to get the

Retracing History

2008-03-27T16:06:00.000+05:30

I have decided to retrace history. Nothing as grand as the silk route or anything.. and sigh, the route has probably changed by now... but I have thought of retracing my steps from 30 years back and go from Bangalore to Ooty. That should be fun. This time around I will keep a diary.

Vani

2008-02-27T14:39:00.002+05:30

When I watched the few early episodes of Sex and the City, I was charmed by the four friends who drop everything to spend time together and let it all hang out. Why dont I have a friend I could confide in so totally, I wondered. I had friends like that in school, when I used to share everything about myself with my best friends. What happened since then? Why have I become so reclusive and clammed

Ameeta and I

2007-10-17T20:13:00.001+05:30

blogdate 17th October 2007Spent yesterday (16/10/07) trvelling to Jalandhar to ketchup on Ameeta and Bobby. Ameeta and I were in school together. Bobby is her brother who lives in Paris now, he was in our class too. The year was 1973. I had just returned from Bangalore, I think, in August 73. I remember returning to Jamnagar about a month after Jasbir was born. He was born in the end of July,

ramblings

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

Ran off for a facial, needed some feel good treatment. I wish I had money to indulge my body from tips to toes. I need to work harder, earn more and enjoy hard. I need to write and read more with music in the background. Enjoy beautiful scenery, good company, coffeebytes, strawberry sodas. ummmm..

2007-03-14T20:52:00.000+05:30

Floating through PondScumAm I being arrogant or is the world full of pondscum?Sometimes i feel i am a higher being, with better sensibilities, taste and ambitions in life. The world around me seems to be indulging in trivial issues, mouthing foul obscenities, judging people by their own narrow minds.At times I feel I am just being arrogant and want things too much my own way.No .. let the world

2007-03-07T08:15:00.000+05:30

am trying to write a little everyday. but just when the tempo is rite my net fails. or if the net is up i wind up doing the most wasteful things. god .. please give me wisdom. music permeates my life these days. sometimes good sometimes indifferent. books also permeate my life, sometimes good books come my way almost as if they have a will of their own. sometimes it is looks that come my

2007-01-31T08:22:00.000+05:30

Guys if you need any writeups, please leave a comment on my blog. i will get in touch with you. i dream of being able to write professionally. I think I am good. I can add pep to your copy.If you are a hot guy I can add pep to your life as well :)

2007-01-27T09:44:00.003+05:30

Ok, today i want to revert to my rotten eggs theme. As i mentioned earlier years and years and years ago in Bangalore my parents decided to visit Ooty. My brother and I refused to go along. My brother just hates doing anything. At13 I was trying to take my own decision.The next day I woke up and tried to fix a breakfast of eggs and bread. 4 out of the six eggs that i cracked were rotten !

2007-01-24T20:58:00.000+05:30

Nothing like a blank page on the blogsheet to turn your mind blank.. why do we get all our good ideas on the pot???i really should get a laptop for those times. i am sure i can write my great novel sitting there. here if seems a pain to get down a blasted paragraph !!!the chilly wind is the worst part of the winters... it disables you and confines you to the big bad bed...why is sleep so

2006-10-09T21:09:00.000+05:30

Gads alive.. i am really turning into a loner. My coz visits me on my birthday.. it is fun yes ! But i am busy catering to dear bro in law.. carting them across town to shop.. putting up with their idiosyncrasies.. and what then.. feeling totally empty because i feel my own time got screwed up. i am too used to doing things my own way.. having time for myself, listening to music, working the net

2006-09-30T20:42:00.000+05:30

Now here is a realistic film. It begins at the begining.. with a parallel tale of two women. One in the desert, happily married to a loving mate, content with her limited life, to be a subservient wife because tradition demands that. Afterall, she gets to revel in the love of her doting husband. Another in the hills, a strong woman, with a strong commitment to her beloved. The fates of these

2006-09-20T08:54:00.000+05:30

Which brings me to Food Chauvinism.I lived in different parts of India when I was younger, Jamnagar and Bangalore. As we are punjabis, we had primarily Punjabi cuisine at home. We ate Gujarati food at home sometimes and often at friends' homes or at functions. During my 'tenure' in Bangalore I fell in love with South Indian food. (sorry for the generalised term - all you southies, I am a

2006-09-20T08:21:00.000+05:30

Nearly forgot about my blog in the hassle over the bad net connection. Luckily Sooraj reminded me about it. Thanks Sooraj.Just ponder over the simple but deadly advice by some ancient anonymous sage "Practice makes Perfect".It applies to everything..... everything.I remember taking up walking very seriously at one time, walking upto 7 kms everyday. My friends started commenting on how

2006-09-13T07:51:00.000+05:30

These days it is hot during the day and cool during the nights. Definately more pleasent than the previous month. Rains did come, though a little late. Besides it has been raining regularly uphill, which will ensure a good water supply to us next year. Whew ! We do live from day to day dont we? Just like the good sages ask us to.Year after year, the most reliable indication of autumn has been

2006-09-11T08:45:00.000+05:30

Ok trying to blog more frequently now that i have a net connection at home.The best time i had in recent days was when i woke up with a start at 4.30 AM, crack of dawn. Usually I turn over and go to sleep again. But this time, I got right out of bed and went out on the balconey... 2nd Floor. (the highest you can go in Chandigarh) .. The Sun was just out over the distant hills.

2003-11-19T12:29:00.001+05:30

So, to continue... have you had the misfortune of smelling rotten eggs in the morning??It happened to me once. I was in my teens. (difficult, contradictory.) My parents were visitng Ooty, a beautiful spot in Tamil Nadu, India. I refused to accompany them. (difficult, contradictory.) Next morning i woke to make breakfast for myself and cracked 4 rotten eggs. The bell rang and our family friend