Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
what i miss the most
What I miss the most
1) Go to sabji mundi on my Hero Ranger with a 20Rs note and get onions, tomatoes, dhania, mirchi, bread and eggs for Mummy.
2) Play in my gali with all my friends shunty, antriksh, sonal and raja. Maybe even badminton under street light on warm summer nights.
3) Cricket bet match with Amjad and his team. I still remember the key players in my team Nangia, Varun, Sonal, Shunty, Lokwani, Raja and Sambhav.
4) Stay up late with all my cousins (vicky, mini-di, gagan, deepa) making rooh-afza golas and sleeping on the chatt gazing at the stars.
5) Take a walk with Harpal Chacha to the paan shop at night and maybe have a softy at Jai Shiv Bakery.
6) Celebrate Diwali... bursting crackers and playing with the snake boxes :)
7) Enjoy the monsoon of all the things....get wet in the rain...kill the tiddies which come after the rains.
8) Eat kachoris at Sidharth Misthaan Bhandaar.
9) Sit behind Anant on his Hero Puch and check out Kota.
1) Go to sabji mundi on my Hero Ranger with a 20Rs note and get onions, tomatoes, dhania, mirchi, bread and eggs for Mummy.
2) Play in my gali with all my friends shunty, antriksh, sonal and raja. Maybe even badminton under street light on warm summer nights.
3) Cricket bet match with Amjad and his team. I still remember the key players in my team Nangia, Varun, Sonal, Shunty, Lokwani, Raja and Sambhav.
4) Stay up late with all my cousins (vicky, mini-di, gagan, deepa) making rooh-afza golas and sleeping on the chatt gazing at the stars.
5) Take a walk with Harpal Chacha to the paan shop at night and maybe have a softy at Jai Shiv Bakery.
6) Celebrate Diwali... bursting crackers and playing with the snake boxes :)
7) Enjoy the monsoon of all the things....get wet in the rain...kill the tiddies which come after the rains.
8) Eat kachoris at Sidharth Misthaan Bhandaar.
9) Sit behind Anant on his Hero Puch and check out Kota.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Sikh image in Bollywood
The Happy-go-Lucky or maybe Always Happy - Always Lucky and loads of Dhucky sikh image might be getting a facelift in bollywood with Singh is King. It is strangely cute to see a guy in Pug and beard (semi-automatic) romancing with Katrina (feels good :p)
see this video and take a look..."teri ore"
PS: I lot of purists will not like this post and I know it.
see this video and take a look..."teri ore"
PS: I lot of purists will not like this post and I know it.
Car maintenance
I have always felt there should be a resource to tell me how much any maintenance job on my car should cost. Moreover, the feeling that someone is trying to rip me off is so obnoxious that it stresses me out tremendously. Recently, when trying to get my rear brake pads and rotors replaced, I went through this traumatizing experience. I was quoted prices from $350 to $1100 for pretty much the same job (and more) so you can imagine the "someone trying to rip me off feeling" I was talking about.
I googled, yelped and forumed pretty much did everything to feel confident with my approach but in the end gave up and left the car at the Nissan Stealership. Recently I found a new pretty cool website that gives people like me the much needed information and honest price estimates. The website is called RepairPal and I would like to thank the creators. It provides you information on the statistics of how much any service job on your vehicle should cost you. For example, for the brake job I had paid $450 and I was not disappointed to see it as the average amount for that job. Interestingly, the lowest price that I was quoted for the job is also the lowest price according to the website. It is funny how I covered +/- 3 sigma by just making a 10-15 calls, scary isn't it.
I googled, yelped and forumed pretty much did everything to feel confident with my approach but in the end gave up and left the car at the Nissan Stealership. Recently I found a new pretty cool website that gives people like me the much needed information and honest price estimates. The website is called RepairPal and I would like to thank the creators. It provides you information on the statistics of how much any service job on your vehicle should cost you. For example, for the brake job I had paid $450 and I was not disappointed to see it as the average amount for that job. Interestingly, the lowest price that I was quoted for the job is also the lowest price according to the website. It is funny how I covered +/- 3 sigma by just making a 10-15 calls, scary isn't it.
Monday, July 14, 2008
khuda jaane
Khuda Jaane Ki Mein fida hoon,
Kudha Jaane Mein Mitt Gaya,
Khuda Jaane ki yeh kyun hua hain...
KK and Shilpa Rao have sung something not very unusual yet something very amazing. I guess I missed KK's voice
Kudha Jaane Mein Mitt Gaya,
Khuda Jaane ki yeh kyun hua hain...
KK and Shilpa Rao have sung something not very unusual yet something very amazing. I guess I missed KK's voice
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Avengi Ja Nahin - Rabbi Shergill
Comrades and Fellow Countrymen,
It is time for all of you to stand in respect for one musician, his name is Rabbi Shergill.
Listen to "Avengi Ja Nahin" and you will thank me. Maybe I am over reacting but if you listen to this album closely you will agree with me.
It is time for all of you to stand in respect for one musician, his name is Rabbi Shergill.
Listen to "Avengi Ja Nahin" and you will thank me. Maybe I am over reacting but if you listen to this album closely you will agree with me.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Atif Aslam, Kailasa and Richa Sharma Concert
So I went too this concert last Saturday, the band Kailasa featuring vocals by Kailash Kher was awesome and Richa Sharmaa was phenomenal. Not so suprisingly, Atif Aslam was the main act of the night and he did not disappoint mast tha patha....sometimes I think if Atif was a stock, I would have been a millionaire at least since I would have had probably the largest number of pre-IPO stocks.
I will end this post with a few lines from an upcoming song I am listening these days.
दिल की येही खाता हैं,
के दिल को नही पता हैं,
की दिल चाहता हैं क्या???
PS1: Naresh Paresh from the band Kailasa were great on stage.
PS2: Amaanat Ali should stop singing and join a dance troupe. He does not like singing and prefers to just jump on stage.
I will end this post with a few lines from an upcoming song I am listening these days.
दिल की येही खाता हैं,
के दिल को नही पता हैं,
की दिल चाहता हैं क्या???
PS1: Naresh Paresh from the band Kailasa were great on stage.
PS2: Amaanat Ali should stop singing and join a dance troupe. He does not like singing and prefers to just jump on stage.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Reality TV as real as it can get
Amidst a lot of confusion over the contract and my resentment, Ishmeet had decided to participate in the saregamapa zee tv usa 2008 contest. She was enthusiastic on the amount of learning one gets in these contests and an international exposure. Last Saturday, her dreams were shattered because during the last few days when the audience applauded and the host Aishwarya praised her singing, the judges could not go beyond the fact that she is a Sikh girl singing a song with Punjabi influence. Instead of appreciating her singing, Suresh Wadekar gave her a condescending comment in the very first episode itself. Suresh now a veteran in judging these reality singing talent shows should know for sure that these songs are preselected and given to contestants one month in advance to practice.
The second episode was shot and Ishmeet rocked the stage again, this time with a sufiana song (predecided by Zee TV). But the judges were not impressed again because they could not bear to see Ishmeet performing at a level beyond her female peers. I do not want to divulge details about other contestants but there was this guy Jeoffery Iqbal and I can assure you he was goooood. Coming back to judges, other contestants and crew members told me that they felt a huge personality conflict between Suresh Wadekar and Ishmeet. I think he was taken aback by her confidence and voice throw, something he never had and had to stick to Bhajans and romantic songs his entire career. The other guy Aadesh Srivastav is not really judging but putting oil into the fire as needed. We all know how openly he dissed Ishmeet Singh during Star Voice of India contest.
After the third episode, these guys could not take it anymore and did what they do best. They broke Ishmeet’s confidence by giving her bad comments and forced Zee TV to change her song at the last moment for the next episode. She was given a “Lata-amma” song practically 4 hours before her performance (if you remove 8 hours of sleep time). She was competing with other contestants who had practiced their songs for over a month and a week of practice with live music. My darling angel went on stage like a brave soldier knowing her time had come because the judges did not liked her style of singing and confidence. She went on stage with just one practice with live music and did her best amongst all the pressure and tension. But it was her time to depart. Rest of it was all a formality.
In her exit speech, Ishmeet very politely reminded the judges that she does understand that her voice is different and she will make the best use of it. But I think even hundreds of Ishmeet cannot make people like Aadesh Srivastav and Suresh Wadekar understand that if Lata-amma sings an Abida Parveen song it is not going to match the class and level of Abida Parveen (vice-versa also holds true). No wonder these two guys have no actual work other than judging in their hands. Ishmeet performed her last act on the song “Yeh Ishq Hai” from the movie Jab We Met. As always she smiled in front of the camera and brought down the house. But she and everyone else in the crew knew she was targeted. She was targeted for being different, being a Sikh and being confident. I am sure if she had more time to practice the last song, she would have nailed that one too. But these heartless judges could not care for less, when Ishmeet walked to Suresh Wadekar after the show; he had an “I do not care” expression. I guess these guys work only when the cameras are rolling since they no longer care for music but something else. I am hoping Ishmeet got some learning from this experience, if not necessarily the one she desired.
PS: Suresh Wadekar stop wearing netted black shirts, your man boobs show off.
The second episode was shot and Ishmeet rocked the stage again, this time with a sufiana song (predecided by Zee TV). But the judges were not impressed again because they could not bear to see Ishmeet performing at a level beyond her female peers. I do not want to divulge details about other contestants but there was this guy Jeoffery Iqbal and I can assure you he was goooood. Coming back to judges, other contestants and crew members told me that they felt a huge personality conflict between Suresh Wadekar and Ishmeet. I think he was taken aback by her confidence and voice throw, something he never had and had to stick to Bhajans and romantic songs his entire career. The other guy Aadesh Srivastav is not really judging but putting oil into the fire as needed. We all know how openly he dissed Ishmeet Singh during Star Voice of India contest.
After the third episode, these guys could not take it anymore and did what they do best. They broke Ishmeet’s confidence by giving her bad comments and forced Zee TV to change her song at the last moment for the next episode. She was given a “Lata-amma” song practically 4 hours before her performance (if you remove 8 hours of sleep time). She was competing with other contestants who had practiced their songs for over a month and a week of practice with live music. My darling angel went on stage like a brave soldier knowing her time had come because the judges did not liked her style of singing and confidence. She went on stage with just one practice with live music and did her best amongst all the pressure and tension. But it was her time to depart. Rest of it was all a formality.
In her exit speech, Ishmeet very politely reminded the judges that she does understand that her voice is different and she will make the best use of it. But I think even hundreds of Ishmeet cannot make people like Aadesh Srivastav and Suresh Wadekar understand that if Lata-amma sings an Abida Parveen song it is not going to match the class and level of Abida Parveen (vice-versa also holds true). No wonder these two guys have no actual work other than judging in their hands. Ishmeet performed her last act on the song “Yeh Ishq Hai” from the movie Jab We Met. As always she smiled in front of the camera and brought down the house. But she and everyone else in the crew knew she was targeted. She was targeted for being different, being a Sikh and being confident. I am sure if she had more time to practice the last song, she would have nailed that one too. But these heartless judges could not care for less, when Ishmeet walked to Suresh Wadekar after the show; he had an “I do not care” expression. I guess these guys work only when the cameras are rolling since they no longer care for music but something else. I am hoping Ishmeet got some learning from this experience, if not necessarily the one she desired.
PS: Suresh Wadekar stop wearing netted black shirts, your man boobs show off.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
where were you
Where were you when I was burned and broken
While the days slipped by from my window watching
Where were you when I was hurt and helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
Dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun
Lost in thought and lost in time
While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride through our silenceI knew the waiting had begun
And headed straight..into the shining sun
While the days slipped by from my window watching
Where were you when I was hurt and helpless
Because the things you say and the things you do surround me
While you were hanging yourself on someone else's words
Dying to believe in what you heard
I was staring straight into the shining sun
Lost in thought and lost in time
While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted
Outside the rain fell dark and slow
While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime
I took a heavenly ride through our silence
I knew the moment had arrived
For killing the past and coming back to life
I took a heavenly ride through our silenceI knew the waiting had begun
And headed straight..into the shining sun
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
I have a gut feeling the music will be very fresh and popular for this movie.
That will be all
PS1: Amitabh Bachan should stop writing his blog. Most of its is bull anyways.
PS2: Join http://www.lifeinlines.com/ by Maninder Gulati. I am still upset he let go of his kesh to get girls.
Ps3: The Bommarillu actress has finally arrived.
Ps34: I am running 5k after 3 years tomorrow, wish me luck
That will be all
PS1: Amitabh Bachan should stop writing his blog. Most of its is bull anyways.
PS2: Join http://www.lifeinlines.com/ by Maninder Gulati. I am still upset he let go of his kesh to get girls.
Ps3: The Bommarillu actress has finally arrived.
Ps34: I am running 5k after 3 years tomorrow, wish me luck
Monday, May 05, 2008
मेरा हिन्दी में पहला post
भगवान् गूगल वालों को लम्बी उमर दे और उनका स्टॉक $१००० तक पंहुचा दे।
दिल गद गद हो गया
दिल गद गद हो गया
surge ahead
Life has strange ways of challenging us. A person looking from outside will always get an incomplete view of whats happening in your life. Moreover, if you choose not to look at your life correctly you may also fool yourself.
The bottom line in life is that if you do not surge ahead you will always go down. Not because others will go ahead of you. Simply because you will slip down. It is only "you" (and no body else) who decides which way you want to go.
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The bottom line in life is that if you do not surge ahead you will always go down. Not because others will go ahead of you. Simply because you will slip down. It is only "you" (and no body else) who decides which way you want to go.
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ishmeet Made it to SAREGAMAPA USA 2008 Finals
Bhailog,
Ishmeet will be travelling to Dallas for SAREGAMAPA 2008 USA Finals. She will be enjoying this experience with 20 other participants. I hope ZeeTV USA gets more sponsorship so that we do not have to shell out the expenses :)
http://www.saregamapa.us/new/contestants.asp
Ishmeet will be travelling to Dallas for SAREGAMAPA 2008 USA Finals. She will be enjoying this experience with 20 other participants. I hope ZeeTV USA gets more sponsorship so that we do not have to shell out the expenses :)
http://www.saregamapa.us/new/contestants.asp
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
March India Trip Month of the Year + Tashan
My last three trips to India happened in this month of the year, which explains the title. I came back from India last Friday and this time even more desperate to go back again. Maybe it is the fact that I went back after two years but even 24 days felt less on this trip. I am sure, I will be writing a lot more about this trip in days to come. I travelled SFO-->Delhi-->Kota-->Jaipur-->Kota-->Delhi-->Kota-->Delhi-->Amritsar-->Delhi-->Kota-->Delhi-->SFO, in that order last month.
In the mean time going back to my first love, music....the music of Tashan is nice!!! I think it is going to play all over and turn out to be a huge success. Vishal Shekar are definitely maestros at churning music which is for those young at heart.
In the mean time going back to my first love, music....the music of Tashan is nice!!! I think it is going to play all over and turn out to be a huge success. Vishal Shekar are definitely maestros at churning music which is for those young at heart.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Classically Milds
Amazing new album my Sonu Nigam...soulful is the word.
It has been a long time since I have blogged. A lot is happening on the personal front. Plan to watch Mithya, funny how I do not feel the same for Jodha Akbar. We celebrated our second anniversary yesterday...time flies....
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
I pity Raj Thackarey
I think leaders (or not) like Raj Thackarey should be publicly punished and sent to jail.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
THROW shAron STONE
Recently when interviewed by a Headlines Today news reporter Sharon Stone expressed how much she loves Bollywood and how much she is waiting for the right call from Bollywood. The reporter too naive or probably too much impressed by her answer asked Sharon if she recalls any recent movies from Bollywood and here comes the best part. Sharon Stone's reply was "Hmmmmmm Ymmmmmm yeah I loved this movie.....Hmmmmmm Ymmmmm Goshhh...it has been like six years....it was this beautiful love story ....such a nice love story....it had this female director....yeah I loved that movie"
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
music meri jaan
Revisited the music of Chameli a few minutes ago, sounded as refreshing as it used to. A very good album indeed.
Another short story, Ishmeet and I were listening to the music of Aashiqui and she so religiously pointed out that how much she loved the tabla in the song "Mera Dil tere liye dhadakta hain". Reminded me of a an old friend very kameena I must say who used to play tabla on the trunk of politician Shukla.
Another short story, Ishmeet and I were listening to the music of Aashiqui and she so religiously pointed out that how much she loved the tabla in the song "Mera Dil tere liye dhadakta hain". Reminded me of a an old friend very kameena I must say who used to play tabla on the trunk of politician Shukla.
Monday, December 03, 2007
my roommates
My roommates/ apartment mates were in the following order. I would write more about each one of them soon
Rishabh Mehreja 1997-1998 Room #55
Ajit Ashwalayan Shukla 1998-1999 Room #101
Vishvesh Shriram Sathe and Manavendra Nath Mahato 2001-2003 Apt #2014
Ajay Mulki Rao (2004-mid 2006) Apt #1110
Rishabh Mehreja 1997-1998 Room #55
Ajit Ashwalayan Shukla 1998-1999 Room #101
Vishvesh Shriram Sathe and Manavendra Nath Mahato 2001-2003 Apt #2014
Ajay Mulki Rao (2004-mid 2006) Apt #1110
Thursday, November 29, 2007
On Sanjay Dutt getting bail
"Yeh public badi jaldi bhool jaati hain. Aap buss judge saahib ko ek baar saza sunaane do, sab ka judiciary par vishwash rahega. Baad mein ek-aad maheene mein bail karwa denge. Kyon theek hain na?"
sab theek hain...sab saaf saaf theek hain
sab theek hain...sab saaf saaf theek hain
Sunday, November 25, 2007
holiday season spending
I find it hard to understand why everything is taken to the level of fakeness(not sure if that is a word) in US. The Black Friday sale is another perfect example of this. Items are sold with an additional 5-10% discount on their usual price but the whole gimmick is to market it was over 50% discount. Patrons unaware of the usual pricing of the items tend to think they are getting an awesome deal and therefore end up spending on stuff they never really wanted. Americans on an average spend $570 on holiday gifts alone during the months of November-December. This gift spending combined with spending on the family makes this entire holiday season a huge factor in setting the pace for the American economy in 2008.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Another one from Sidhu bhaji
Sidhu's take on different forms of cricket (source: rediff.com)
Comparing the various forms of cricket with music, Sidhu said, "Test cricket is like classical music which has survived since ancient ages. One-dayers are like film music that leaves people enthralled and T20 cricket is like disco and rap which provides occasional pleasure in short bursts."
Comparing the various forms of cricket with music, Sidhu said, "Test cricket is like classical music which has survived since ancient ages. One-dayers are like film music that leaves people enthralled and T20 cricket is like disco and rap which provides occasional pleasure in short bursts."
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
gut feeling
I have a gut feeling that a lot of you would know about my daily life after watching "Jab We Met"....amen!
Monday, October 08, 2007
History repeats itself
Shailendra Singh, a struggling singer was given the break of his life to sing for the Rishi Kapoor in his debut movie Bobby. History has repeated itself after almost 25 years as another Shailendra is giving vocals for Rishi Kapoor's son Ranbir Kapoor in his debut movie Saanwariya.
I happen to know Shailendra Hada because he was my brother's classmate. I also remember him singing in every single event at School, be it bhajans or awesome ghazals. As a matter of fact, our respective Father's were also classmates. I feel happy for him, check his vocals on this youtube link
I happen to know Shailendra Hada because he was my brother's classmate. I also remember him singing in every single event at School, be it bhajans or awesome ghazals. As a matter of fact, our respective Father's were also classmates. I feel happy for him, check his vocals on this youtube link
Monday, October 01, 2007
Khalish
I just love this word...
Tum kaho to mein rok lo,
Jo tum kaho to nahi
Seene mein hain kaise Khalish
Teri kashish to nahin...
Enjoy this song "Tere Sawalon ke woh jawab" from the movie Manorama six feet under. It has the same effect as "Khamosh Raat, Sahmi Hawa" from the movie Takshak.
Tum kaho to mein rok lo,
Jo tum kaho to nahi
Seene mein hain kaise Khalish
Teri kashish to nahin...
Enjoy this song "Tere Sawalon ke woh jawab" from the movie Manorama six feet under. It has the same effect as "Khamosh Raat, Sahmi Hawa" from the movie Takshak.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Rang De Basanti Chola
Just felt like posting this video on my blog. Ishmeet will be singing this song tomorrow for her play on Gaddar movement.
uk asian women
I have always love the way UK Punjabi women speak. The way they mix their sweet English accents with some words of Punjabi..adds an extra oomph factor. But unfortunately a recent study shows that they have the highest rate of suicide rate. Almost 80% of suicides are committed by Punjabi women in the UK.
I find this is very unfortunate and an huge shame for Punjabi's/Sikhs men. It is a shame that our women who have for centuries given birth to martyrs have to resort to such extreme measures. I just pray things get better.
I find this is very unfortunate and an huge shame for Punjabi's/Sikhs men. It is a shame that our women who have for centuries given birth to martyrs have to resort to such extreme measures. I just pray things get better.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
I yearn to be with you
I do not know what got into me but recently I have this strong desire to meet the river Ganga. I feel like spending some time at the ghats and maybe even take a doobki in the waters probably somewhere more towards the northern end of Ganga.
I have this feeling that I will learn something when I will be there. Maybe about my ancestors or maybe myself.
I have this feeling that I will learn something when I will be there. Maybe about my ancestors or maybe myself.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
my experiences in America
America is all about freedom of expression, religious tolerance and living the American dream. God only knows what this bloody living the American dream is all about. I will tell you something about my experiences searching for an apartment in this amazing country called America. It would not be a long story with lots of plots but a rather short one where I will tell you how an Indian can still feel completely alienated in this country.
I have always been living in apartment complexes so far in the last 6 years I have spent here. But this time around when my lease ended and my rent was increased yet again, bloody $1570 per month. Ishmeet and I decided that we should move out and look for an apartment outside the apartment communities. Thus began our journey to look for a home sweet home, close to my workplace, close to freeways, close to desi store and the usual stuff. Our first pick was a townhouse where the Caucasian manager was probably the finest actress I have seen. Ishmeet and I were too naive and felt that this would be it and how lucky we were to find this apartment. However, we never heard back from our actress manager. We learned our lesson or should I say were beginning to learn.
The second one was even better than the first one with a beautiful backyard. The apartment was shown to us by a gora son of a rich father. He too was a fine actor, showed us the house with lots of interest. However, he made one big mistake, he had told me earlier that he was going to fax the application to his father but he folded my application right in front of me. Two days later, we came to know that the unit was rented to someone else. The third and fourth ones were non-goras and promptly offered me their apartments but we did not take those places for our personal reasons. The fifth one was again a gora and man this guy topped it all, I could literally see on this goras face that he did not like my face. But I stayed there and irritated him even more. You can tell that by this time I had learned all my lessons. We finally took the sixth one, luckily this time the gora liked us and we liked the apartment.
This entire experience was an eye opener and showed me that as long as desis live in protected environments or rather try to keep their eyes closed they can continue to live this unknown American dream.
I have always been living in apartment complexes so far in the last 6 years I have spent here. But this time around when my lease ended and my rent was increased yet again, bloody $1570 per month. Ishmeet and I decided that we should move out and look for an apartment outside the apartment communities. Thus began our journey to look for a home sweet home, close to my workplace, close to freeways, close to desi store and the usual stuff. Our first pick was a townhouse where the Caucasian manager was probably the finest actress I have seen. Ishmeet and I were too naive and felt that this would be it and how lucky we were to find this apartment. However, we never heard back from our actress manager. We learned our lesson or should I say were beginning to learn.
The second one was even better than the first one with a beautiful backyard. The apartment was shown to us by a gora son of a rich father. He too was a fine actor, showed us the house with lots of interest. However, he made one big mistake, he had told me earlier that he was going to fax the application to his father but he folded my application right in front of me. Two days later, we came to know that the unit was rented to someone else. The third and fourth ones were non-goras and promptly offered me their apartments but we did not take those places for our personal reasons. The fifth one was again a gora and man this guy topped it all, I could literally see on this goras face that he did not like my face. But I stayed there and irritated him even more. You can tell that by this time I had learned all my lessons. We finally took the sixth one, luckily this time the gora liked us and we liked the apartment.
This entire experience was an eye opener and showed me that as long as desis live in protected environments or rather try to keep their eyes closed they can continue to live this unknown American dream.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
two controversies
Recently on SAREGAMAPA the three pakistani contestants got the lowest number of votes based on the Independence Day Episode. I should point that they stood in bottom three based on voting from all over the world, as Zee TV claims. To my utter surprise they introduced this random controversy that they got the lowest number of votes just because they sang Pakistani patriotic songs therefore, there should be no elimination in that particular episode. I do not like this at all...bloody bringing politics, controversies and all this country based tatti in a simple song competition.
The second controversy I cannot think right now because my mother-in-law made some yummy chicken soup for me and after drinking my soup I cannot focus on this blog.
Alvi and Madhur were here for the weekend and we had a very nice time. It is always good to be around good friends. I was meeting Madhur after a gap of two years and he was a changed person. Much more opinionated and strong person. I liked it a lot.
The second controversy I cannot think right now because my mother-in-law made some yummy chicken soup for me and after drinking my soup I cannot focus on this blog.
Alvi and Madhur were here for the weekend and we had a very nice time. It is always good to be around good friends. I was meeting Madhur after a gap of two years and he was a changed person. Much more opinionated and strong person. I liked it a lot.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Mussarat - Sanwre
One of the best performances at SaReGaMaPa this year. Nusrat-saab sang the song originally for the movie Bandit Queen
Thursday, July 26, 2007
speakers
facebook....
Whats up with facebook? Did they not think that hiring all of the best marketing folks in the world will be an over kill? I finally succumbed and joined facebook four days ago, I honestly felt that the site is nothing great. The only good thing about facebook is the small font size and that it is not blocked at my place of work.
One recommendation: Agnee, buy this CD. Its worth it.
And yes speakers was all about buying good quality speakers. Yesterday I burned a CD after a long time and noticed that listening pleasure of any song to a large extent depends on the quality of speakers you have. I guess a good speaker subsitutes for a Parle, a Topi, a Gandhi or a Shukla.
Whats up with facebook? Did they not think that hiring all of the best marketing folks in the world will be an over kill? I finally succumbed and joined facebook four days ago, I honestly felt that the site is nothing great. The only good thing about facebook is the small font size and that it is not blocked at my place of work.
One recommendation: Agnee, buy this CD. Its worth it.
And yes speakers was all about buying good quality speakers. Yesterday I burned a CD after a long time and noticed that listening pleasure of any song to a large extent depends on the quality of speakers you have. I guess a good speaker subsitutes for a Parle, a Topi, a Gandhi or a Shukla.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Wadali Brothers
Magicians, Musicians, Maestros
Try the following songs:
1) Tere Ishq Nachaaya
2) Ghungat Chuk Sajna
3) Dil Dena Te Dil Lena Sauda (*****)
4) Tu Maane Ya Na Maane (*****)
Read about these gifted musicians
Try the following songs:
1) Tere Ishq Nachaaya
2) Ghungat Chuk Sajna
3) Dil Dena Te Dil Lena Sauda (*****)
4) Tu Maane Ya Na Maane (*****)
Read about these gifted musicians
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
a trip to LA
That's my father-in-law at the Santa Monica 3rd street. As you can see we had a blast :)
Saturday, July 14, 2007
The Gandhi Protests
Denied the permanent U.S. residency they'd been promised, high-skilled workers are taking to the streets in nonviolent protest. Thousands of bouquets were sent to the USCIS (US Immigration Services) and streets of San Jose saw engineers/doctors/other skilled workers on the streets.
Finally on July 17th, USCIS yielded and accepted all demands. I do not know how much role the flowers or the peaceful march played in all this but it was good to see everyone unite and stand together for a cause for once.
Finally on July 17th, USCIS yielded and accepted all demands. I do not know how much role the flowers or the peaceful march played in all this but it was good to see everyone unite and stand together for a cause for once.
Monday, July 09, 2007
some of my favorite songs
A list of my favorite songs can be found at the following links
http://prats7uf.blogspot.com/2007/06/happy-birthday.html
http://prats7uf.blogspot.com/2007/06/addendem-happy-birthday.html
I would like to add two more though:
1) Jalpari theme from Saagar..listen to RD doing "Ta Ra...Tara ReeRaaRaa"..pure bliss.....trust me.
2) Mera Kuch Samaan from Izzazat.
http://prats7uf.blogspot.com/2007/06/happy-birthday.html
http://prats7uf.blogspot.com/2007/06/addendem-happy-birthday.html
I would like to add two more though:
1) Jalpari theme from Saagar..listen to RD doing "Ta Ra...Tara ReeRaaRaa"..pure bliss.....trust me.
2) Mera Kuch Samaan from Izzazat.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
SaReGaMaPa
I have always been a sucker of quality music and one of the best shows India ever produced well before American Idol was "SaReGaMa". I think even SaReGaMa was inspired by Meri Awaaz Suno but somehow SaReGaMaPa was our family show. I remember Papa and I would leave everything to watch this show and even Mummy used to finish her chores well in time to watch this show.
These days Ishmeet and I watch SaReGaMaPa and also Amul Star Voice of India. What amazes me is how much one show has impacted our country. Not so long ago when all we had were two or three main lead voices, these shows provided hope. Music which was traditionally nurtured in selected Punjabi, Bengali, Tam-Brahm and Marathi houses all of a sudden became an option for kids all of over India. I am sure so many parents would have felt that they should teach their kids music seriously just after getting inspired by SaReGaMa.
The end result is quite evident, we have so many quality voices in the industry (no no not Himesh) that every song gets a different voice. It has made life difficult for people who take Antakshri very seriously because remembering so many different lyricist, singers and music directors in a tough job now.
These days Ishmeet and I watch SaReGaMaPa and also Amul Star Voice of India. What amazes me is how much one show has impacted our country. Not so long ago when all we had were two or three main lead voices, these shows provided hope. Music which was traditionally nurtured in selected Punjabi, Bengali, Tam-Brahm and Marathi houses all of a sudden became an option for kids all of over India. I am sure so many parents would have felt that they should teach their kids music seriously just after getting inspired by SaReGaMa.
The end result is quite evident, we have so many quality voices in the industry (no no not Himesh) that every song gets a different voice. It has made life difficult for people who take Antakshri very seriously because remembering so many different lyricist, singers and music directors in a tough job now.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
khilone ka dabba
Sometimes things around me our like a khilone ka dabba. Its colorful and full of so many desirable toys (read things). Without a doubt, I want all of them but they are so entangled and randomly placed that I just have no clue which one to pick.
I got my first issue of "The Economist" yesterday and as I expected I ended up reading most of it. I was shocked that one magazine had so much information and articles that were interesting.
I watched the IIFA awards too last night and I must say that I was happy to see Lara Dutta anchoring the show alongwith Boman Irani. Certain coffee drinking elements were not there and it felt good.
My in-laws are coming to visit us in a three days and I am mentally preparing myself for it. Hopefully it would be all perfect.
Mrs. Sonia Di Patil looks like a character from the south park. I honestly do not want her as the President of India. I think even her entire CV is build up on the issue that she is a female aur "Madam ka naam bhejto vote mil jaayega" attitude has brought her where she is.
Now you know what I meant by Khilone Ka Dabba.
I got my first issue of "The Economist" yesterday and as I expected I ended up reading most of it. I was shocked that one magazine had so much information and articles that were interesting.
I watched the IIFA awards too last night and I must say that I was happy to see Lara Dutta anchoring the show alongwith Boman Irani. Certain coffee drinking elements were not there and it felt good.
My in-laws are coming to visit us in a three days and I am mentally preparing myself for it. Hopefully it would be all perfect.
Mrs. Sonia Di Patil looks like a character from the south park. I honestly do not want her as the President of India. I think even her entire CV is build up on the issue that she is a female aur "Madam ka naam bhejto vote mil jaayega" attitude has brought her where she is.
Now you know what I meant by Khilone Ka Dabba.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
one of those days
When you wake up and discover that you slept in an incorrect posture as a result you have a pain in your neck. I think neck pain is second only to toothaches. Somehow you manage to get out of bed and as you are brushing your teeth in a still sleepy mode. God only knows why, all of a sudden you picture an entire family standing with candles in their hands outside a cinema hall. You try to shrug this dream and try to think about Lara Dutta's awesome legs (am I allowed to say that now?). But something still bothers, as you cannot get over the thought, that why this dream occured at the first place. You finish brushing and go to the living room to catch the latest headlines on Aajtak and bang...the news reader says...10 years ago on this very day hundreds lost their lives in Uphar Cinema Fire. Not to my surprise the families are still waiting for justice which we all know will come in another 10 years.
I just pray to God to give strength to all the families who lost someone dear.
I just pray to God to give strength to all the families who lost someone dear.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
miss you always
It has been six years since we parted. You were there with me for four wonderful years and not a single day in the last six years has passed when I have not missed you or thought about you.
Looking forward to meeting you again soon.
Looking forward to meeting you again soon.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
The Bhullars ...
Okay there is no pro-sikh agenda here :) but I find it rather strange that I made the Saragrahi post and a few days later I read this story about the bravery of Bhullar family. A short one but still worth a few minutes.
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article§id=15&contentid=20070516021924531215e4be2
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article§id=15&contentid=20070516021924531215e4be2
Sunday, May 13, 2007
300 Spartans and 21 sikhs
While talking with Pathak the other day about this new movie called 300, I said that there are many instances of such bravery in sikh history too. To my surprise he immediately said and in his words .."abe sachi chadha, mere mann mein pahli baat yehi aayi thi, ki agar meine yeh movie banaayi hoti to shaayad sikhs warriors par hi banaayi hoti". Today I bumped into this interesting poster on the Battle of Saragarhi where 21 sikhs laid down their life's fighting against a huge army of afghans. Hopefully the creaters of this poster will not mind this.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
1971
I want to write just one thing about this movie '1971'. It is one of the finest war movies that Bollywood has ever produced. The movie is very close to Lakshya to the levels of impact it leaves on you but with much much more heart.
The story is based on true facts and had to be told. Director Mira Nair once said, we indians should learn to tell our stories. Director Amrit Sagar has done full justice in telling this story that every Indian should know about. I would recommend all my friends to watch this movie on a warm sunny afternoon when they have all the time to think.
The story is based on true facts and had to be told. Director Mira Nair once said, we indians should learn to tell our stories. Director Amrit Sagar has done full justice in telling this story that every Indian should know about. I would recommend all my friends to watch this movie on a warm sunny afternoon when they have all the time to think.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
its all about you
Yes this post is all about her...the girl in my life...my wife Ishmeet. What makes her so different is her immense love for food. Matlab hum dono bhaithe hain and all of a sudden she remembers something about that nukkad wala omelette guy, they way he used to put full green mirchi's in the omelette, the amount of butter he used to put in the omelletes. Uff...and the way she describes it makes me wonder..yeh kya ladki hain yaar yeh. Yeh to buss ek kissa hain....I do not feel writing more on this topic all of a sudden but she mentions the paranthe wali gali and so many of her favorite restuarants.
So many things have happened recently....Spiderman-3 sucked all of a sudden. TaRaRumPum was strictly okayish. Parle is writing really great blogs and Topi is writing nothing. I met Mallad at Denny's after a desi party that he attended and was surprised to see some old H10 dwellers, also coming from the same desi party.
I am finally coming to the point in my job where I do not feel like working. I am surprised that it happened to me so early on..in just 3 years. I guess yeh dil maange more, maybe another omelette :)
So many things have happened recently....Spiderman-3 sucked all of a sudden. TaRaRumPum was strictly okayish. Parle is writing really great blogs and Topi is writing nothing. I met Mallad at Denny's after a desi party that he attended and was surprised to see some old H10 dwellers, also coming from the same desi party.
I am finally coming to the point in my job where I do not feel like working. I am surprised that it happened to me so early on..in just 3 years. I guess yeh dil maange more, maybe another omelette :)
Thursday, April 19, 2007
I have fever
Yes friends, I am down with fever on a Thursday night so everyone in my office will think that I am taking Friday off not due to fever but to sleep. It sucks specially because there was an important meeting on Friday that I wanted to attend.
Maybe I have fever because I am sick of Ash-Abhi marriage news on Aajtak. Thanks to Jhanvi for coming into the picture and saving all of us.
TATA
Maybe I have fever because I am sick of Ash-Abhi marriage news on Aajtak. Thanks to Jhanvi for coming into the picture and saving all of us.
TATA
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Abhay Deol and Ali Zafar
I think both of them are the underdogs who would finish off big.
Abhay Deol to me is one of the best actors among the younger lot. I especially like the way he is comfortable in front of the camera. The ease and smoothness though not evident when he is dancing shows when he acts.
Ali Zafar, kya awaaz hain bhai. Even though I have supported Atif Aslam from the days when he just started and much much before anything big in bollywood happened. Ali Zafar has the voice and talent.
Abhay Deol to me is one of the best actors among the younger lot. I especially like the way he is comfortable in front of the camera. The ease and smoothness though not evident when he is dancing shows when he acts.
Ali Zafar, kya awaaz hain bhai. Even though I have supported Atif Aslam from the days when he just started and much much before anything big in bollywood happened. Ali Zafar has the voice and talent.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Moi Chacha-Jaan Ban Gaya
Comrades it gives me extreme pleasure to share with you all that I have become chacha-jaan last week :) Bonnie and Bhabhi had a baby boy....hee haw!!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
canoeing
I finally got my canoeing pictures from the recent Hawaii trip. There is a small story behind these pictures. The people who owned the canoe were also taking pictures of us and were charging $20 for one picture and $40 for the entire CD. Bloody expensive I must say!
So Ron sitting up front was purchasing one picture for his kid and I know you all know what I did next. I offered him $20 on face value and gave him my business card and asked him to get the entire CD. Ron finally mailed me the CD this week. I like my look in this picture :)
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Hawaii ho aaye bhai log
Bhai log, so I surprized Ishmeet with a trip to Hawaii for our first anniversary. The place is simply awesome, you got to go there. Overall, an expensive but worth it trip.
I am watching Filmfare Awards as I am making this post. Being a kid we used to love watching these awards and no matter what I say, I still do enjoy watching Filmfare Awards. The award made me remember Sanjeev Kumar for his performance in Aandhi. Interestingly Sanjeev Kumar Aandhi's performance had edged out Amitabh's Deewar peformance for a best actor award.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Delhi Heights
The music of "Delhi Heights" is catching up on me....especially the songs "Kitne Der", "Aaja Nachle" and "Ey Gori". Rabbi Shergill has impressed me though the songs took a while to get in my head.
Another cool thing I noticed that finally there is a romantic song for sikh guys...hehe. I am not talking about the Bhangra ones or the Mika one, in which he answers Rakhi Sawant on why he took her puppy.
I am talking about a song from the album "Ustad and Divas". The song has been sung beautifully by Sunidhi Chauhan and goes like "Moore piyaa ke lambe lambe kes, bhaiyye jiya ko, bhola bhala bhes". I am sure a lot of my friends will like it.
Another cool thing I noticed that finally there is a romantic song for sikh guys...hehe. I am not talking about the Bhangra ones or the Mika one, in which he answers Rakhi Sawant on why he took her puppy.
I am talking about a song from the album "Ustad and Divas". The song has been sung beautifully by Sunidhi Chauhan and goes like "Moore piyaa ke lambe lambe kes, bhaiyye jiya ko, bhola bhala bhes". I am sure a lot of my friends will like it.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Bay Area Spinning Wheel Festival
I attended the Bay Area Spinning Wheel Festival today. Like the previous one it was an amazing experience as the festival showcased some of the best movies related to sikh issues. I would like to showcase two of them here.
First one: Amu
This film starring Konkona Sensharma and Ankur Khanna (from Yun Hota to Kya Hota) raises a lot of questions which are still unanswered after the 1984 massacre. A must watch, very well directed and truly amazing.
Second one: The Gold Bracelet
Written, Directed and Produced by Kavi Raz is another very well made movie on how the lives of thousands of sikhs changed in the USA post 9/11. I later had a chance to meet Kavi Razji and it was a pleasure talking to him.
First one: Amu
This film starring Konkona Sensharma and Ankur Khanna (from Yun Hota to Kya Hota) raises a lot of questions which are still unanswered after the 1984 massacre. A must watch, very well directed and truly amazing.
Second one: The Gold Bracelet
Written, Directed and Produced by Kavi Raz is another very well made movie on how the lives of thousands of sikhs changed in the USA post 9/11. I later had a chance to meet Kavi Razji and it was a pleasure talking to him.
Monday, January 22, 2007
denial
I am sure about only one thing right now. That one thing is that I am leading a life of denial. I miss India too much but still do not put in a effort to go back, how weak is that. India is where my heart is, I miss the rickshaw's, the smoke and talking to every damn stranger on the street. I miss sitting with parents and having a cup of tea. I miss talking to my brother and fighting with him. I want to take Ishmeet to powai and show her all the places. I pray to God to help me here.
Lately, a lot of things have been going in my head. I want to do so many things and yet I cannot do anything. All I am doing right now is finishing every damn project that comes my way, be it work or personal life. I want to be a better sikh, I want to be a better Indian, I want to be a better human being, I want to be a better engineer, I want to be a better husband, I want to be a better son, I want to be a better brother, I want to be a better friend. There are so many "I want" in my head. I guess I should stop thinking about myself and look at the bigger picture, sort of like Gandhiji's Talisman which used to be there on the first left hand paper of every NCERT textbook. It read something like this:
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man [woman] whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him [her]. Will he [she] gain anything by it? Will it restore him [her] to a control over his [her] own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj [freedom] for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?
Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
Alright mates.....lets wake up tomorrow and try to do something good for someone else with no expecations. This word "sewa" as I am writing it, is soothing me so much I cannot express it in words. It feels like I got all my answers.
Lately, a lot of things have been going in my head. I want to do so many things and yet I cannot do anything. All I am doing right now is finishing every damn project that comes my way, be it work or personal life. I want to be a better sikh, I want to be a better Indian, I want to be a better human being, I want to be a better engineer, I want to be a better husband, I want to be a better son, I want to be a better brother, I want to be a better friend. There are so many "I want" in my head. I guess I should stop thinking about myself and look at the bigger picture, sort of like Gandhiji's Talisman which used to be there on the first left hand paper of every NCERT textbook. It read something like this:
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man [woman] whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him [her]. Will he [she] gain anything by it? Will it restore him [her] to a control over his [her] own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj [freedom] for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?
Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."
Alright mates.....lets wake up tomorrow and try to do something good for someone else with no expecations. This word "sewa" as I am writing it, is soothing me so much I cannot express it in words. It feels like I got all my answers.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
My absolute favorite hindi movies
DDLJ
DCH
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Andaz Apna Apna
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander
Angoor
Chashme Baddoor
Ghayal
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na
Golmaal
DCH
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Andaz Apna Apna
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander
Angoor
Chashme Baddoor
Ghayal
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na
Golmaal
Saturday, January 13, 2007
so I watched Guru
Overall 3.5 stars for the movie. It is a good movie but I felt Mani Ratnam had to put 2-3 songs at places where they could have been avoided. Aishwarya like always is out of place and looks better only when she gets old. Abhishek fubext hain and Gulzar should stop challenging Rehman by giving him ultra-strange lyrics. Nonetheless, Rehman is awesome.
Ishmeet and I had randomly decided to go for the movie today since we have something planned for tomorrow night. So we reach the theatre and within the next 5 minutes I see three familiar faces Mulki, Sumo and Anu. There were other junta affiliated to these guys and the crowd today was in a freakoo mood. Overall, mazaa aaya.
Before this, earlier today in the evening I cooked Biryani start to finish in a record time of 1 hour. Anyways, Guru is a good weekend watch, enjoy it.
Ishmeet and I had randomly decided to go for the movie today since we have something planned for tomorrow night. So we reach the theatre and within the next 5 minutes I see three familiar faces Mulki, Sumo and Anu. There were other junta affiliated to these guys and the crowd today was in a freakoo mood. Overall, mazaa aaya.
Before this, earlier today in the evening I cooked Biryani start to finish in a record time of 1 hour. Anyways, Guru is a good weekend watch, enjoy it.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
So I read a book after a long time
Yaar ekdum hi senti kar diya...I will just put my version of the last lines in this wonderful book.
"You know it is strange, I might have passed out of IIT, but in some ways, my soul is still there. Maybe in hostel 2 corridors, TV room, MB, meta department or at chinko's.
"You know it is strange, I might have passed out of IIT, but in some ways, my soul is still there. Maybe in hostel 2 corridors, TV room, MB, meta department or at chinko's.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Beedi jalai le by IITD guys
Bumped into this video on youtube. Somehow cannot make it to work directly. Enjoy the video...I wish we had camcorders available during our days.
Click here to see the video
Click here to see the video
Monday, December 04, 2006
Ya Rabba
One of those days when you wake up with a song in your head. Kailash Kher as Topi puts it so nicely has a earthy raw feel in his voice.
Ya Rabba De De koi Jaan bhi Agar..
Dilbar Pe Ho Na Koi Asar...
This song carries the crux of the movie Salaam-E-Ishq. I will give Sameer a pass grade on the lyrics and he has been given an exit seat on the Bus. This has significantly increased his chances of survival.
I am in the process of watching the movie Vivaah. I tried watching the movie yesterday but could only manage half of it. Went to Gurdwara Sahib Fremont last night and got my hands of this interesting book "Essays on Guru Nanak". I will try to write if I read something interesting.
Ya Rabba De De koi Jaan bhi Agar..
Dilbar Pe Ho Na Koi Asar...
This song carries the crux of the movie Salaam-E-Ishq. I will give Sameer a pass grade on the lyrics and he has been given an exit seat on the Bus. This has significantly increased his chances of survival.
I am in the process of watching the movie Vivaah. I tried watching the movie yesterday but could only manage half of it. Went to Gurdwara Sahib Fremont last night and got my hands of this interesting book "Essays on Guru Nanak". I will try to write if I read something interesting.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Konkona Sen Sharma
She is the finest actress India will see in a long time to come.
She is fubext!!!
Konkona's Filmography
She is fubext!!!
Konkona's Filmography
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Al Gore's "Inconvenient Truth"
Just finished watching this documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore (the almost President of US). I recommend all my friends to watch this one. Even though we all strongly feel about applying and taking initiatives to reduce global warming. After watching all the graphics and data in the documentary which clearly presented the impact of global warming over the last 30 years, I must say, I was shocked and to some extent terrified.
Please visit this website to learn more the movie and science behind it.
http://www.climatecrisis.net/
Spend some time on the website and probably take a print out of the 10 simple tips (link below) and paste it on your office/school noticeboard.
http://www.climatecrisis.net/pdf/10things.pdf
I came back from Atlanta yesterday. I was with Harpreet for 4 days, it was a very pleasant holiday. We relaxed during the first 1.5 days and played Wii for the next 2.5 days. Its amazing how much fun you can have with these advanced video games. Harpreet and I were at our all time lukha best during the trip. Infact, I even got a taana from Ishmeet that I seem to be so happy with Harpreet..hehe. Will upload some pictures from our trip to a german town called Helen pretty soon.
Music recommendation for you all from the movie Anwar. Awesome music, I am telling you this young music director Mithoon is going to go a long way. For those who do not know him, he gave you "Tere Bin" recently.
Please visit this website to learn more the movie and science behind it.
http://www.climatecrisis.net/
Spend some time on the website and probably take a print out of the 10 simple tips (link below) and paste it on your office/school noticeboard.
http://www.climatecrisis.net/pdf/10things.pdf
I came back from Atlanta yesterday. I was with Harpreet for 4 days, it was a very pleasant holiday. We relaxed during the first 1.5 days and played Wii for the next 2.5 days. Its amazing how much fun you can have with these advanced video games. Harpreet and I were at our all time lukha best during the trip. Infact, I even got a taana from Ishmeet that I seem to be so happy with Harpreet..hehe. Will upload some pictures from our trip to a german town called Helen pretty soon.
Music recommendation for you all from the movie Anwar. Awesome music, I am telling you this young music director Mithoon is going to go a long way. For those who do not know him, he gave you "Tere Bin" recently.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
shore ka shor
I yearn for the sound of waves striking continuously on the shore. This is one sound that surpasses any other sound with its presence. It even surpasses the sound of you heart and mind and all you can feel, hear and think about is the noise of the sea.
That will be all.
That will be all.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
I am begining to like Guru's music
This song "Ay Hairathe" will be loved by a lot and some will just listen to this thinking lyricist is "so funny only naa". But as soon as Alka Yagnik comes into the picture, you will realize that this is a lovely song. I love Hariharan's voice and his voice according to me just keeps getting better. A.R. Rehman led chorus make the song more interesting. Overall it is not an amazing song but listen to it for Alka Yagnik and Hariharan's voice.
Other good songs are tere bina (mazedaar song) and jaage hain, but this is an A.R. Rehman album so the songs which are your personal favorite change with time.
Other good songs are tere bina (mazedaar song) and jaage hain, but this is an A.R. Rehman album so the songs which are your personal favorite change with time.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Its about to happen
Michigan Vs. Ohio
This Saturday
Its almost like India versus Pakistan cricket match.
Go Blue!!
Go Wolverines!!!
Gooo Michigan!!!!!!!
I am planning to wear my maize Michigan T-shirt to work on Friday. I know it is difficult to beat OSU because of Pittman but you need a HeART to beat them and we have it.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
recommendation
More dead matter recommendations for you all:
Watch this movie "Khosla ka Ghosla" with 3-4 friends/family. Bahut mazaa aayega.
Watch this movie "Khosla ka Ghosla" with 3-4 friends/family. Bahut mazaa aayega.
Monday, November 13, 2006
old pictures
I cannot sleep, I am watching Pink Floyd play in my living room. Seems like their music penetrates inside you and flows in your blood. I was just browsing through some old pictures and would like to share a few of them. The one on the left is from our Kurta Day. You have Nishant, Sumit, Amrish, Prateek, Me, Alvi, Soham, Vivek, Manish, Prashant in this picture.
Next one is an even amazing one. This one was taken during our fourth year corrosion lab. We did learn a lot during this lab class but it was more than the just oxidation and reduction. I remember Bhandari and Somani used to take off in the middle of the lab for other more important stuff. Look at Sidharth Bammi cleaning his ear at the back...hahahaha. 
You can see Harpreet, Parle, Ajay, Me and Sandeep in this picture. In addition you can see Sidharth, Rdot and Raghav Pradeep on the back. This picture perfectly shows what exactly we used to do in this class...
You can see Harpreet, Parle, Ajay, Me and Sandeep in this picture. In addition you can see Sidharth, Rdot and Raghav Pradeep on the back. This picture perfectly shows what exactly we used to do in this class...Sunday, November 12, 2006
yeh hain meri kahaani
Major senti maarne ka mood kar raha hain but nahi maaronga because each one of you who reads this blog would be like "boss apni life mein koi kum tension, pain ya boriyat nahi hain"..hehe
So Mr and Mrs. Ranade are in town shopping for furniture. Actually I wanted to meet them for lunch but Ishmeet called me at the last moment and since "I am afraid of my wife" I did not go to meet them. Ishmeet padh le quotes wala part. She had a bet with me that I cannot publicly say this. Anyways, I am meeting them for a coffee later in the eveninng.
My current mood is like so dull...I am sitting on my bed with no lights in the room and as I am looking outside through my window, it is so sullen. The old chinese man is standing in the parking lot next to my favorite parking spot and is smoking as usual. He must be on his second packet already. I always think about talking with him about this life and sharing mine with him. But, he always has this local smoky layer of protection surrounding him. This smoke layer is very thick and I never dared to penetrate it or come close to it. Therefore, I changed my parking spot.
Parle has started actively blogging these days and Topi is happy that I am writing too. Between I got my car washed today, she needed it and had been telling me ever so sweetly that she needed to get the facial, manicure and pedicure. So there you go...yeh thi meri kahaani (abhi tak)
So Mr and Mrs. Ranade are in town shopping for furniture. Actually I wanted to meet them for lunch but Ishmeet called me at the last moment and since "I am afraid of my wife" I did not go to meet them. Ishmeet padh le quotes wala part. She had a bet with me that I cannot publicly say this. Anyways, I am meeting them for a coffee later in the eveninng.
My current mood is like so dull...I am sitting on my bed with no lights in the room and as I am looking outside through my window, it is so sullen. The old chinese man is standing in the parking lot next to my favorite parking spot and is smoking as usual. He must be on his second packet already. I always think about talking with him about this life and sharing mine with him. But, he always has this local smoky layer of protection surrounding him. This smoke layer is very thick and I never dared to penetrate it or come close to it. Therefore, I changed my parking spot.
Parle has started actively blogging these days and Topi is happy that I am writing too. Between I got my car washed today, she needed it and had been telling me ever so sweetly that she needed to get the facial, manicure and pedicure. So there you go...yeh thi meri kahaani (abhi tak)
Friday, November 10, 2006
SK=AR
Just finished the movie Jaan-e-man. Something which crossed my mind when I saw Salman Khan (SK) crying in the movie is that he is the male Aishwarya Rai (AR). Both cannot act but look good when they are crying on the screen and have nothing to say. Funny that they form the "skar" (scar) on the face of bollywood. Waise the song "sau-dard" in the movie was a good one and Sonu Nigam again excels.
I am visiting Harpreet on Thanksgiving weekend for 4 days. Interestingly Alvi is visiting me next weekend. So next two weeks are going to be interesting :) .
Between, who do you think will buy craigslist.com and when?
I am visiting Harpreet on Thanksgiving weekend for 4 days. Interestingly Alvi is visiting me next weekend. So next two weeks are going to be interesting :) .
Between, who do you think will buy craigslist.com and when?
Sunday, November 05, 2006
crossy time
So I have decided probably out of my immense boredom since Ishmeet is in India that I will be preparing for a half marathon. I went practicing day before yesterday and since my love handles are so much in love with me lately, I decided to start off with only 3 miles. So the idea for this blog came to me as I was running.
I do not know about others but there is something I always do when I run and that is, I get flashbacks (I do not want to write I dream). Honestly, when I am running somehow I end up thinking about the past from a runners perspective. And one flashback which always occurs is from my first inter-hostel crossy. It was my second semester and I was running the inter-hostel crossy for the first time. I remember people in our hostel talking "Abey Sari nahi aaya" and I think Sari nahi aaya tha till the start of crossy.
So the crossy started and I without a great strategy went on running to the best of my abilities. I remember Chuddu or Rajat Garg telling me I am in top 40 at the guest house. So after the guest house the next landmark is the convocation building and after that there is a long down hill portion. I remember I was trying to just hang in there without losing too many positions and then it happened. I looked over my shoulder and I saw him literally sprinting towards the down hill road. It was Sari !! and it was magical. I got such a kick out of it and I without a thought just followed his energy. If he overtook 15 guys and I probably overtook 8 atleast in the next 1 Km. He was soon out my sights :) and kept on going.
I think he finished 19th and I was 29 (or 31), do not remember for sure. To this date whenever I am running I look over my shoulder and imagine a Sari just sprinting away.
There are many other stories related to crossy at IIT, I will write about them slowly because I feel they have to be told. There was an Alumni Inter-IIT PAF/Social in Bay Area yesterday. The brotherhood across the IITs was so evident and I guess its like wine. Do I need to say who won it?
I do not know about others but there is something I always do when I run and that is, I get flashbacks (I do not want to write I dream). Honestly, when I am running somehow I end up thinking about the past from a runners perspective. And one flashback which always occurs is from my first inter-hostel crossy. It was my second semester and I was running the inter-hostel crossy for the first time. I remember people in our hostel talking "Abey Sari nahi aaya" and I think Sari nahi aaya tha till the start of crossy.
So the crossy started and I without a great strategy went on running to the best of my abilities. I remember Chuddu or Rajat Garg telling me I am in top 40 at the guest house. So after the guest house the next landmark is the convocation building and after that there is a long down hill portion. I remember I was trying to just hang in there without losing too many positions and then it happened. I looked over my shoulder and I saw him literally sprinting towards the down hill road. It was Sari !! and it was magical. I got such a kick out of it and I without a thought just followed his energy. If he overtook 15 guys and I probably overtook 8 atleast in the next 1 Km. He was soon out my sights :) and kept on going.
I think he finished 19th and I was 29 (or 31), do not remember for sure. To this date whenever I am running I look over my shoulder and imagine a Sari just sprinting away.
There are many other stories related to crossy at IIT, I will write about them slowly because I feel they have to be told. There was an Alumni Inter-IIT PAF/Social in Bay Area yesterday. The brotherhood across the IITs was so evident and I guess its like wine. Do I need to say who won it?
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
I bought
Just bought two DVDs
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Voice From Heaven
Pink Floyd-Pulse
What will Paris Hilton space shuttle be called ?
Sluttle :)
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Voice From Heaven
Pink Floyd-Pulse
What will Paris Hilton space shuttle be called ?
Sluttle :)
Saturday, October 28, 2006
memory lane
This blog was meant to be written two days ago. The purpose of this blog is just to make sure I somehow have these memories written somewhere.
First one, I think probably my third year mid-terms and as usual its Topi and myself listening to radio and trying to study. Shukla's steel trunk was borrowed because Topi can somehow never study without playing some tabla.
All of a sudden a Qawwaali starts playing on my Videocon dubba..
"Oh mubaarak Tujhe Hamnava mil gaya.."
Ab Tere pyaar ka Aina mil gaya"
God knows what happened we just lost it...there was something about the environment. We had these sudden attacks usually when we enjoyed something momentarily and lived that moment to the fullest. We both thoroughly enjoyed this song. Topi even wrote the lyrics and we sang it 2-3 times Qawwali style that night before giving up on it. I vaguely remember we even sang this song at some Meta event.
(I saw the video of this song 2 days ago, 6 years after I had heard this song for the first time that night. It is from the movie Ghulam-e-Mustafa.)
The second one "Lassi-oye.." it is my first song ever..hahaha with Gandhi (music by Topi). It was our second year and everyone was beginning to accept that Meta department was going to be our home for the next 3 years. Some professor was not in the class on time and all of a sudden I do not remember how someone said we need a song...maybe I do not even remember it correctly now. All I remember is Gandhi and I were there in front of the class and in total freak mode we composed and sang this song "Lassi-Oye" right there.
memories....Spoke with Saurbh Nishant after almost 2 years today. I envy him because he goes to run on Sameer Hill every weekend and I run on treadmill every other day :) no no I am not cribbing...hehehe
First one, I think probably my third year mid-terms and as usual its Topi and myself listening to radio and trying to study. Shukla's steel trunk was borrowed because Topi can somehow never study without playing some tabla.
All of a sudden a Qawwaali starts playing on my Videocon dubba..
"Oh mubaarak Tujhe Hamnava mil gaya.."
Ab Tere pyaar ka Aina mil gaya"
God knows what happened we just lost it...there was something about the environment. We had these sudden attacks usually when we enjoyed something momentarily and lived that moment to the fullest. We both thoroughly enjoyed this song. Topi even wrote the lyrics and we sang it 2-3 times Qawwali style that night before giving up on it. I vaguely remember we even sang this song at some Meta event.
(I saw the video of this song 2 days ago, 6 years after I had heard this song for the first time that night. It is from the movie Ghulam-e-Mustafa.)
The second one "Lassi-oye.." it is my first song ever..hahaha with Gandhi (music by Topi). It was our second year and everyone was beginning to accept that Meta department was going to be our home for the next 3 years. Some professor was not in the class on time and all of a sudden I do not remember how someone said we need a song...maybe I do not even remember it correctly now. All I remember is Gandhi and I were there in front of the class and in total freak mode we composed and sang this song "Lassi-Oye" right there.
memories....Spoke with Saurbh Nishant after almost 2 years today. I envy him because he goes to run on Sameer Hill every weekend and I run on treadmill every other day :) no no I am not cribbing...hehehe
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
deliberate practice
I read an article on the importance of deliberate practice and how it differentiates the average achievers from those who excel in their fields. Basically this is what great achievers have in common. What is it about?
Its all about challenging yourself to excel and improve upon your existing skill levels continuously. Thats what it takes to be great. Just to quote few examples, Tiger Woods was 18 when he got is US Amateur Championship, everyone knows that. But not everyone knows that he had already put in 15 plus years of practice..interesting haina? I found it an extreme example since his father had supposedly introduced him to Golf at a very early stage of his life (18 months).
Lets take another example, the man I simply loved seeing play in my first year summers. Name is Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, the finest NBA action I have ever seen. Scotty Pippen and Michael Jordan in action...totaaal. Without digressing anymore, Michael Jordan supposedly got knocked off his high school team but fought his way up and used to practice even after his NBA team was done practicing.
So lets all do a little bit of deliberate practice to improve ourselves and enjoy the difference.
Its all about challenging yourself to excel and improve upon your existing skill levels continuously. Thats what it takes to be great. Just to quote few examples, Tiger Woods was 18 when he got is US Amateur Championship, everyone knows that. But not everyone knows that he had already put in 15 plus years of practice..interesting haina? I found it an extreme example since his father had supposedly introduced him to Golf at a very early stage of his life (18 months).
Lets take another example, the man I simply loved seeing play in my first year summers. Name is Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, the finest NBA action I have ever seen. Scotty Pippen and Michael Jordan in action...totaaal. Without digressing anymore, Michael Jordan supposedly got knocked off his high school team but fought his way up and used to practice even after his NBA team was done practicing.
So lets all do a little bit of deliberate practice to improve ourselves and enjoy the difference.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
lost
I am so lost that I have no clue where to look for the right path. Maybe because I have accepted that I am lost.
something something
There is something about this combo = Alisha Chenoi/Vasundhra Das + Sonu Nigam + Mahalaxmi that I simply love.
Just came back from the movie Don and the fubext thing about the movie was this song "Aaj Ki Raat" superbly sung and the music reminds of those 70s and 80s era when the heroines used to dance in front the villain towards the climax....ekdum awesome feeling.
fubext is a new word created by me and I think in years to come it will get really popular among young kids .
Just came back from the movie Don and the fubext thing about the movie was this song "Aaj Ki Raat" superbly sung and the music reminds of those 70s and 80s era when the heroines used to dance in front the villain towards the climax....ekdum awesome feeling.
fubext is a new word created by me and I think in years to come it will get really popular among young kids .
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
mera kuch samaan
"Mera Kuch Samaan, Tumhaare Pass Pada Hain" this song from the movie Izzazat is supposedly even Gulzar's favorite. There is a line in this song ..."ek sau solah chaand ki raatein, ek tumhaare kaandhe ka til". I have discussed the significance of 116 with Gandhi, Parle, Topi and later with Ishmeet. I distinctly remember discussing with Gandhi about 28 days of lunar cycle but could never figure out why Gulzar used specifically 116 in the song.
The same topic got raised again while Bunnu and Pathak were here. And there Bunnu had the answer....and it was beautiful. So here it goes...
So Anuradha Patel (Maya) had spent four months with Naseer in the movie. So 30x4 = 120 days and in four months there are four nights of amavasya in four months...haina haina....bhaiyyan....badhiya. Chit prasann ho gaya.
The same topic got raised again while Bunnu and Pathak were here. And there Bunnu had the answer....and it was beautiful. So here it goes...
So Anuradha Patel (Maya) had spent four months with Naseer in the movie. So 30x4 = 120 days and in four months there are four nights of amavasya in four months...haina haina....bhaiyyan....badhiya. Chit prasann ho gaya.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
the longest weekend
So we met, Bunnu, Pathak, Padma and me. As expected we tried to recap everything about IIT/H2 we could possibly think off. We told stories from our freshie times to our valfi's and discussed everyone with whom we had shared those great times. Sari, topi, chuddu, kabra brothers, skudge, bongi, kamath, chamaad, mooli, shukla, ambuj, pandya, pawan, basant, rishi rajan, bhurji, tau, OP, sarang, mhaskar, mhaskar cats, rajat, auri, ankur mohan, dhar, attri, TRP, munni, uttam, gaggu, kanhaiya, booba-lan and the list goes on. It was two nights of pure unadulterated cack sessions. There were moments of silence in between but the three seasonsed cacko's continued to come up with new stories. It was simply the best all nighter I have had in US.
Some other highlights of the weekend were that I also came to know about the snoring skills of Bunnu. We even managed to make a video of it :) (maybe I can send to those who want). Padma's birthday was also celebrated in style. However, Bunnu left this morning and Pathak's later this weekend.
I tried thinking about all I did this weekend, but somehow I am getting this strange feeling as if we were all together for 5-6 days or the whole thing happened in the past. Maybe the reason for this feeling is that I had similar fun moments only in the past in the place a lot of us call hostel two.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Saturday, September 30, 2006
friends
I read this quote while waiting for Forbes.com to load the story I was interested in reading...here it goes
"One of the best thing about old friends is that you can be stupid with them".So true, isn't it?
All my friends, we became the professionals we always wanted to be. Life somehow threw us all apart in different parts of the world. Friends with whom I sang those stupid songs, ate bhurgi at 4:00am in the morning. Friends with whom I drank, danced, played and spent the most memorable moments.....and I keep thinking its all gone. I even hesitate calling them thinking where would I start the conversation.Then one day I meet them and after the 1 hour or so its all back. All the stupidity is back...the jokes, the pranks, the bull shit. Keeping it short, being back with your buddies is priceless.
"One of the best thing about old friends is that you can be stupid with them".So true, isn't it?
All my friends, we became the professionals we always wanted to be. Life somehow threw us all apart in different parts of the world. Friends with whom I sang those stupid songs, ate bhurgi at 4:00am in the morning. Friends with whom I drank, danced, played and spent the most memorable moments.....and I keep thinking its all gone. I even hesitate calling them thinking where would I start the conversation.Then one day I meet them and after the 1 hour or so its all back. All the stupidity is back...the jokes, the pranks, the bull shit. Keeping it short, being back with your buddies is priceless.
hmmm
Yaad nahi kya kya dekha tha, sarre manzar kho gaye
Uski galiyon se jabse guzre...apna ghar bhi bhool gaye..
more later
Uski galiyon se jabse guzre...apna ghar bhi bhool gaye..
more later
Monday, September 11, 2006
Ahista Ahista
Before I move to what I want to say I have to boast that I am finally running again. Ran 2.5 miles in 20 minutes and it felt good..
So I watched another movie just now. The name of the movie... Ahista Ahista. A very well directed movie with a simple story and wonderful performances. The movie hadvsomething usually missing from Hindi movies called characterization. It has been done nicely in this movie. Every character in the movie is nicely carved and has its own presence in the movie. I am impressed by Abhay Deol's performance. This is his second movie and to me he is already among finest actors of his generation. Music has been used nicely in the movie. So basically good man ki laltein ..the movie was delightful. (3.5 stars out of 5).
I feel so happy after writing these reviews.
Ishmeet's birthday is coming and I do not know what to gift her. So leave suggestions people, she like diamonds which I cannot afford...hehehe
So I watched another movie just now. The name of the movie... Ahista Ahista. A very well directed movie with a simple story and wonderful performances. The movie hadvsomething usually missing from Hindi movies called characterization. It has been done nicely in this movie. Every character in the movie is nicely carved and has its own presence in the movie. I am impressed by Abhay Deol's performance. This is his second movie and to me he is already among finest actors of his generation. Music has been used nicely in the movie. So basically good man ki laltein ..the movie was delightful. (3.5 stars out of 5).
I feel so happy after writing these reviews.
Ishmeet's birthday is coming and I do not know what to gift her. So leave suggestions people, she like diamonds which I cannot afford...hehehe
Friday, September 08, 2006
no title
I somehow cannot think of a title as I am writing this blog. I do not even have a set idea for this blog. Infact this is not a blog, this is more like a diary. Yeah I think this is indeed a diary.
Having decided this is a diary, I think I cannot describe what is going in my head. The reason behind that is that so many of will read this and in the end I will end up like a drama king. Nevertheless, I feel like writing and I want to write so much, loads of it. Parle used to say if Chadha is happy his email lengths are short.
There has recently been not a single good music album out...that sucks. There is another interesting story I would like to share. I recently chatted with Jaswinder Singh, he is a sikh guy who sings ghazals and he is really good honestly. I remember he won SaReGaMa contest in my second year. He is a cool guy and maybe I will get to hang out with him when he will be visiting Bay Area alongwith Javed Akhar (yeah yeah topi is giving gaali to him) and Shabana Azmi.
The idea behing the show is also very unique. Shabana and Showoff Akhtar will be discussing poetry by Kaif and after a poem is discussed Jaswinder will be singing that particular poem. I am looking forward to it.
Writing is a good therapy, no matter how disconnected my thoughts are in this blog, I feel much better.
Having decided this is a diary, I think I cannot describe what is going in my head. The reason behind that is that so many of will read this and in the end I will end up like a drama king. Nevertheless, I feel like writing and I want to write so much, loads of it. Parle used to say if Chadha is happy his email lengths are short.
There has recently been not a single good music album out...that sucks. There is another interesting story I would like to share. I recently chatted with Jaswinder Singh, he is a sikh guy who sings ghazals and he is really good honestly. I remember he won SaReGaMa contest in my second year. He is a cool guy and maybe I will get to hang out with him when he will be visiting Bay Area alongwith Javed Akhar (yeah yeah topi is giving gaali to him) and Shabana Azmi.
The idea behing the show is also very unique. Shabana and Showoff Akhtar will be discussing poetry by Kaif and after a poem is discussed Jaswinder will be singing that particular poem. I am looking forward to it.
Writing is a good therapy, no matter how disconnected my thoughts are in this blog, I feel much better.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Ann Arbor, Michigan
I was watching Tushar Kapoor's interview (the remote was kept on the other corner of the room). He was asked the question about his fondest memories in life. He said "the time I spent in Ann Arbor, Michigan...his undergrad school".
I liked his answer, not because I too attended Ann Arbor, Michigan but because I like people who like their undergraduate schools.
I liked his answer, not because I too attended Ann Arbor, Michigan but because I like people who like their undergraduate schools.
Monday, August 21, 2006
life
I think I need to watch Fight Club again. My life is missing it.
Those of you who do not get what it means have to watch Fight Club.
Also I want to pay my regards to Ustad Bismillah Khan Sahib.
Those of you who do not get what it means have to watch Fight Club.
Also I want to pay my regards to Ustad Bismillah Khan Sahib.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
desh mere
desh mere desh mere, meri jaan hain tu
desh mere desh mere, meri aan hain tu
I think only after coming to US, in a alien country I have realized that I am an Indian. Honestly, for someone like me it took me to get outside of India, away from Indianness to realize how much love you I had for my country.
Being a sikh it is very difficult for me to say 1984 happenings did not affect me. Ofcourse I do feel hurt that sikhs were slaughtered in 1984. Still even after what happened in 1984, I love India, thats where my heart is. I will not say the same thing about Indian judicial system though.
desh mere desh mere, meri aan hain tu
I think only after coming to US, in a alien country I have realized that I am an Indian. Honestly, for someone like me it took me to get outside of India, away from Indianness to realize how much love you I had for my country.
Being a sikh it is very difficult for me to say 1984 happenings did not affect me. Ofcourse I do feel hurt that sikhs were slaughtered in 1984. Still even after what happened in 1984, I love India, thats where my heart is. I will not say the same thing about Indian judicial system though.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
omkaara
Yaar omkaara dekh lo bass. Movie has screenplay and direction in certain scenes which just touches you. Also the music is just terrific, specially the waking up song. First time I saw a movie with a waking up song, and the beauty with which Vishal has used this song....uffffff.
Other than this, life is okay. Bammi has moved to Bay Area, Topi is busy hunting job, Gandhi is already at it.
okay tata
Other than this, life is okay. Bammi has moved to Bay Area, Topi is busy hunting job, Gandhi is already at it.
okay tata
Sunday, July 30, 2006
a dialogue from the movie Syriana
Intense movie and a dialogue I loved in the begining of the movie.
A father and son (both pakistani) are sad that the company they were working for has been bought by Chinese. Sad over the new development and with fear of losing their jobs, the father tells the son:
"Chinese bade kharab driver hote hain, inhe gaadi chalana to door dhone bhi nahi dena chahiye"
I liked the dialogue more when I heard it but somehow after writing, it does not seem to be that funny..
anyhow
A father and son (both pakistani) are sad that the company they were working for has been bought by Chinese. Sad over the new development and with fear of losing their jobs, the father tells the son:
"Chinese bade kharab driver hote hain, inhe gaadi chalana to door dhone bhi nahi dena chahiye"
I liked the dialogue more when I heard it but somehow after writing, it does not seem to be that funny..
anyhow
Saturday, July 29, 2006
hbs working knowledge
A nice source of cool articles by the best in the fields. Give it a shot, you will learn something for sure.
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/
I am going to watch Omkara today, seems to be a good movie. I just realized again yesterday how much I do not like loud punjabi's boasting their personal wealth. Also the artificial nature of their so called friendship with each other. No wonder that love increases exponentially as a function of the alcohol content in their blood.
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/
I am going to watch Omkara today, seems to be a good movie. I just realized again yesterday how much I do not like loud punjabi's boasting their personal wealth. Also the artificial nature of their so called friendship with each other. No wonder that love increases exponentially as a function of the alcohol content in their blood.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
game over
Something I liked about the movie "Being Cyrus". Its about chess,
"After the game, both the king and pawn go back into the same box"
"After the game, both the king and pawn go back into the same box"
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
why me?
I used to wonder how does Babaji select the chosen ones. I am not defining chosen for what but somehow tonight as I sit alone in my living room I have this feeling that I am chosen.
But why me?
But why me?
Saturday, May 13, 2006
News
So here is the news. There is a movie coming out on the Komagata Maru incident. Dayam now I have to rethink the story of my first movie. It feels really bad that you nurture an idea for so long and just because you do not have the required resources someone else goes with the idea before you. Anyhow, my biwi made some awesome aloo ke paraounthe today. I have put on weight and need to start running again. Work related frustations are at an all time high.
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