Life isn't about keeping score. It's not about how many friends you have Or how accepted you are. Not about if you have plans this weekend or if you're alone.
It isn't about who you're dating, who you used to date, how many people you've dated, or if you haven't been with anyone at all.
It isn't about who your family is or how much money they have, Or what kind of car you drive.
It's not about how beautiful or ugly you are. Or what clothes you wear, what shoes you have, Or what kind of music you listen to.
It's not about if your hair is blonde, red, black, or brown, Or if your skin is too light or too dark. Not about what grades you get how smart you are, how smart everybody else thinks you are, or how smart standardized tests say you are.
It's not about what clubs you're in or how good you are at "your" sport. It's not about representing your whole being on a piece of paper and seeing who will "accept the written you."
Life just isn't.
So Live Life King size
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Do IT companies recruit techies for fun??
The recent moves by a few IT firms retrenching their employees have once again triggered the question on the relevance of trade unions for IT/ITeS staff in India.
Though such moves to sack alleged "non-performers" based on internal appraisals are normal practice, there are voices that hint at the need for unity among IT employees.
The unity among IT employees is almost non-existent now. An exception may be a rare procession taken out by techies in Bangalore when tragedy struck one among them, like in the Pratibha Srikanth Murthy murder case.
However, such unity – though in small measures – is short-lived. Following Pratibha's murder, IT professionals staged a protest before the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bangalore – a favorite and convenient place for protesters of almost all hues. Not much development followed such protests.
Incidentally, in West Bengal, an Information Technology Services Association (WBITSA) was formed in 2006, under the auspices of the Center of India Trade Unions. It lost steam in the initial days itself and is now confined to call centers.
When the WBITSA was formed, the pros and cons of trade unions in IT sector were widely discussed, with most of the firms in the industry taking a firm stand against such unions.
With IBM, TCS and Yahoo booting out employees reportedly terming them as non-performers, the question whether trade unions are necessary in the IT sector is gaining currency.
IT firms sacking employees is not just a concern of an individual or those who were asked to leave.
"No one is bothered about the repercussions it has over an employee, the kind of stress and frustration, his financial commitments and its effect on family,"
"There is a need for the employees to be treated humanely."
What is amazing that even as employees are asked to leave, job advertisements by the same companies could be seen.
"Why recruit and waste money on new employees, rather than training the old ones. Further, when they recruit they follow their rules and regulations. Do they recruit for fun?"
A leading financial daily on Friday reported that Yahoo, which fired at least 40 of its staff in Bangalore, "insists that it's continuing to hire at least 60-80 people a month. And outside the US, Bangalore is its most significant location."
"Companies always fail to understand. It will be like a sabzi mandi out there; companies negotiating the salaries of the employees with pink slip stamp on their resumes. Employees find it hard to find another job. This we have seen happening. It is just like political horse-trading; its just another kind of horse-trading in IT companies."
So the companies should rethink their recruitment policies, that may end up all this sacking in future.
Though such moves to sack alleged "non-performers" based on internal appraisals are normal practice, there are voices that hint at the need for unity among IT employees.
The unity among IT employees is almost non-existent now. An exception may be a rare procession taken out by techies in Bangalore when tragedy struck one among them, like in the Pratibha Srikanth Murthy murder case.
However, such unity – though in small measures – is short-lived. Following Pratibha's murder, IT professionals staged a protest before the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bangalore – a favorite and convenient place for protesters of almost all hues. Not much development followed such protests.
Incidentally, in West Bengal, an Information Technology Services Association (WBITSA) was formed in 2006, under the auspices of the Center of India Trade Unions. It lost steam in the initial days itself and is now confined to call centers.
When the WBITSA was formed, the pros and cons of trade unions in IT sector were widely discussed, with most of the firms in the industry taking a firm stand against such unions.
With IBM, TCS and Yahoo booting out employees reportedly terming them as non-performers, the question whether trade unions are necessary in the IT sector is gaining currency.
IT firms sacking employees is not just a concern of an individual or those who were asked to leave.
"No one is bothered about the repercussions it has over an employee, the kind of stress and frustration, his financial commitments and its effect on family,"
"There is a need for the employees to be treated humanely."
What is amazing that even as employees are asked to leave, job advertisements by the same companies could be seen.
"Why recruit and waste money on new employees, rather than training the old ones. Further, when they recruit they follow their rules and regulations. Do they recruit for fun?"
A leading financial daily on Friday reported that Yahoo, which fired at least 40 of its staff in Bangalore, "insists that it's continuing to hire at least 60-80 people a month. And outside the US, Bangalore is its most significant location."
"Companies always fail to understand. It will be like a sabzi mandi out there; companies negotiating the salaries of the employees with pink slip stamp on their resumes. Employees find it hard to find another job. This we have seen happening. It is just like political horse-trading; its just another kind of horse-trading in IT companies."
So the companies should rethink their recruitment policies, that may end up all this sacking in future.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Consultant's Love Life ..excellent one..
One of the interesting high end analysis I came across....
So thought I should share with you all friends with due regards to the original creator of this...
I liked this one most :)
Source: The Boston Consulting Group!! (Good job done chaps)
So thought I should share with you all friends with due regards to the original creator of this...
I liked this one most :)
Source: The Boston Consulting Group!! (Good job done chaps)
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Target north Indians!
While news keeps on pouring in about migrants from UP and Bihar continue to be targeted in the country's financial capital one more gentleman in the national capital, the Delhi Lieutenant-Governor says North Indians, by their very nature, are lawless. (as if he is a British national, this guy is known for his talent of giving baseless comments like “everyone in Delhi needs an ID card ”)
While in Mumbai, the North Indians are being accused of taking away jobs, making the lives of locals tough and creating a chaos through their lawless behavior. I raise a question that if so called locals is not capable of qualifying for the local jobs, what are they really worth of??
Yesterday there was a discussion going on CNN-IBN's prime-time program “Face the Nation”, the participants included former cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad, young Shiv Sena MP Rahul Narvekar, Tripti Shakya, a popular Bhojpuri singer in UP and well-known sociologist Radhika Chopra. The person in center of all this was Raj Thackeray, the chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, who has been blamed for the current bout of turmoil in Mumbai. It was Raj Thackeray who had first kicked off the Maharashtiran-vs-outsider debate when he took on Amitabh Bachchan, questioning what the Big B has done for the welfare of Maharashtra.
Though initially the MNS chief had remained silent, but on Friday, he finally spoke out, alleging that he has been targeted by the political parties and the media. In an article with local daily Maharashtra Times, Raj Thackeray has raised a few questions:
1. The Prime Minister asked the French Government to allow Sikh students to wear turbans in schools. Yet why he was not called a communal leader?
2. Most political parties in Tamil Nadu have links with the LTTE which killed Rajiv Gandhi, yet why they are not called parochial?"
3. Targeting Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Thackeray says "Amitabh Bachchan calls himself 'Chhora Ganga kinarewala', yet media does not call him a 'regionalist'.
4. The Communists in Bengal launched an agitation when Sourav Ganguly was dropped from the Indian cricket team, yet they are supposed to be liberal and secular," he pointed out.
"Why am I the only one targeted by the media and political parties when I talk of Maharashtra's interest?" the MSN chief asks.
He forgets that they Amitabh calls himself “'Chhora Ganga kinarewala” but he never says that throw out other migrants from UP. Bengalis agitate for Sourav Ganguly, but they never ask Punjabis to leave West Bengal (because of Yuvraj being selected in Indian team). He will not be targeted if he is talking on Maharshtra’s interest, he is being targeted because he is talking about his interested by trying to take political mileage out of all this good for nothing issue.
Most amazingly, but he only targets the north Indians alone. Why he is not concerned about targeting the Gujrati community who are the major part of Dalal Street, the south Indians holding major administrative posts in government and IT companies or Bengalis who are there in Mumbai for long? The reason behind it is, only norths Indians over there are the people working on the streets, trying hard to survive. They are the people belonging to the lower section of society and he thinks they can be targeted easily.
One thing should be noted that the north Indians are facing such a situation in the country when they are the largest linguistic group, when one in every three Parliamentarians hail from the so-called Hindi heartland (I am unable to understand why they are not reacting to this and allowing all this happen) and when the population of just two states - UP and Bihar - is greater than the combined population of all four south Indian states.
As Azad disagrees with the assumption that there is something wrong with the civil society in the Hindi heartland. "There is nothing wrong with the society. People from eastern UP and Bihar are not only all over India, you will find them across the world. You have Prime Ministers in Mauritius, you will find them in Surinam and various other places. They are very adventurous. They go there to earn their living and they want to have respect," he points out.
Shiv Sena MP Rahul Narvekar says the Sena distinguishes between linguistic discrimination and the fact that a migrant population comes in and puts pressure on the city's infrastructure. But I think he doesn’t tries to visualize that what will be the state of Maharashtra if all of sudden all the migrants leave the state and similarly all Marathi migrants are asked to leave other Indian states. Will they be able to sustain and accommodate all the Marathi people coming back to Maharashtra?
This is absolutely ridiculous. Has there been any instance of a taxi driver or hawker creating a problem? There are so many IAS and IPS officers in Central Government and state governments who hail from UP and Bihar. What about them?"
Tripti Shakya who has had many performances outside UP as well, too disagrees with the suggestion that people from UP or Bihar are discourteous. When she was pointed out that a woman is generally greeted by stares in UP or Bihar when she goes to a place for the first time, Tripti says that has never been the case with her. "I have been very fortunate regarding this thing. And I have always been greeted with love and respect wherever I have gone."
What about the state of women in Mumbai ?(Remember the New Year eve incident)
The point to be noted by all of us should be we are an Indian before anything else and I request all politicians to restrain from spoiling my country just for the sake of few votes. I was born as an Indian and would like to be an Indian for my life time.
Remember these beautiful lines...
मजहब नहीं सिखाता आपस मैं बैर रखना, हिंदी हैं हम वतन है हिंदुस्तान हमारा
* With due acknowledgment to CNN-IBN
While in Mumbai, the North Indians are being accused of taking away jobs, making the lives of locals tough and creating a chaos through their lawless behavior. I raise a question that if so called locals is not capable of qualifying for the local jobs, what are they really worth of??
Yesterday there was a discussion going on CNN-IBN's prime-time program “Face the Nation”, the participants included former cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad, young Shiv Sena MP Rahul Narvekar, Tripti Shakya, a popular Bhojpuri singer in UP and well-known sociologist Radhika Chopra. The person in center of all this was Raj Thackeray, the chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, who has been blamed for the current bout of turmoil in Mumbai. It was Raj Thackeray who had first kicked off the Maharashtiran-vs-outsider debate when he took on Amitabh Bachchan, questioning what the Big B has done for the welfare of Maharashtra.
Though initially the MNS chief had remained silent, but on Friday, he finally spoke out, alleging that he has been targeted by the political parties and the media. In an article with local daily Maharashtra Times, Raj Thackeray has raised a few questions:
1. The Prime Minister asked the French Government to allow Sikh students to wear turbans in schools. Yet why he was not called a communal leader?
2. Most political parties in Tamil Nadu have links with the LTTE which killed Rajiv Gandhi, yet why they are not called parochial?"
3. Targeting Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Thackeray says "Amitabh Bachchan calls himself 'Chhora Ganga kinarewala', yet media does not call him a 'regionalist'.
4. The Communists in Bengal launched an agitation when Sourav Ganguly was dropped from the Indian cricket team, yet they are supposed to be liberal and secular," he pointed out.
"Why am I the only one targeted by the media and political parties when I talk of Maharashtra's interest?" the MSN chief asks.
He forgets that they Amitabh calls himself “'Chhora Ganga kinarewala” but he never says that throw out other migrants from UP. Bengalis agitate for Sourav Ganguly, but they never ask Punjabis to leave West Bengal (because of Yuvraj being selected in Indian team). He will not be targeted if he is talking on Maharshtra’s interest, he is being targeted because he is talking about his interested by trying to take political mileage out of all this good for nothing issue.
Most amazingly, but he only targets the north Indians alone. Why he is not concerned about targeting the Gujrati community who are the major part of Dalal Street, the south Indians holding major administrative posts in government and IT companies or Bengalis who are there in Mumbai for long? The reason behind it is, only norths Indians over there are the people working on the streets, trying hard to survive. They are the people belonging to the lower section of society and he thinks they can be targeted easily.
One thing should be noted that the north Indians are facing such a situation in the country when they are the largest linguistic group, when one in every three Parliamentarians hail from the so-called Hindi heartland (I am unable to understand why they are not reacting to this and allowing all this happen) and when the population of just two states - UP and Bihar - is greater than the combined population of all four south Indian states.
As Azad disagrees with the assumption that there is something wrong with the civil society in the Hindi heartland. "There is nothing wrong with the society. People from eastern UP and Bihar are not only all over India, you will find them across the world. You have Prime Ministers in Mauritius, you will find them in Surinam and various other places. They are very adventurous. They go there to earn their living and they want to have respect," he points out.
Shiv Sena MP Rahul Narvekar says the Sena distinguishes between linguistic discrimination and the fact that a migrant population comes in and puts pressure on the city's infrastructure. But I think he doesn’t tries to visualize that what will be the state of Maharashtra if all of sudden all the migrants leave the state and similarly all Marathi migrants are asked to leave other Indian states. Will they be able to sustain and accommodate all the Marathi people coming back to Maharashtra?
This is absolutely ridiculous. Has there been any instance of a taxi driver or hawker creating a problem? There are so many IAS and IPS officers in Central Government and state governments who hail from UP and Bihar. What about them?"
Tripti Shakya who has had many performances outside UP as well, too disagrees with the suggestion that people from UP or Bihar are discourteous. When she was pointed out that a woman is generally greeted by stares in UP or Bihar when she goes to a place for the first time, Tripti says that has never been the case with her. "I have been very fortunate regarding this thing. And I have always been greeted with love and respect wherever I have gone."
What about the state of women in Mumbai ?(Remember the New Year eve incident)
The point to be noted by all of us should be we are an Indian before anything else and I request all politicians to restrain from spoiling my country just for the sake of few votes. I was born as an Indian and would like to be an Indian for my life time.
Remember these beautiful lines...
मजहब नहीं सिखाता आपस मैं बैर रखना, हिंदी हैं हम वतन है हिंदुस्तान हमारा
* With due acknowledgment to CNN-IBN
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Where are we headed now......??
Today's headlines on all news channels:-
Two girls molested by a group of drunk guys in front of a five star hotel at Mumbai and no case registered. (The HT reporter who covered this incident was busy in taking on the spot snaps, although later he spotted a police petroling vehicle and alerted. Wasn't he supposed to call the police and then take the snaps?)
Yesterday's headlines:-
Drunk speedster killing people on new year eve in Delhi and Mumbai.
Headlines a week ago:-
Benazir Bhutto assassinated, killed or died, still a dispute. Pakistan Govt. changing their statements like we used to do in our schooldays (give any excuse for coming late to scholl, although none of them sounded valid). All Indian leaders praising Benazir after her death. The same leaders who used to say that she is root cause of so many Indo-Pak related issues.
I am reading two books by Mark Tully (formar BBC correspondent for south east Asia) " India's Unending Journey: Finding Balance in a Time of Change" and "India In Slow Motion". After trying to visualise what Mark has seen in India and what are we now, I am very much confused. On one hand a British national who came to India, experince it and now staying in India. Mark has explained the country as if he is born in this country and he is writing something about his homeland. And on the other hand we people, born and bought up over here and still unable to understand our own country.
I am unable to understand what is happening to this Asian subcontinent. What are we trying to imitate. The great US culture by celebrating new year like this or to show that we are now a free and economically independet country that can kill, molest people in the name of new year celeberations and feel proud of it.
That way I think US people are far better as they don't try to imitate anyone and never boast of their moral vales.
I suggest you go through "India's Unending Journey: Finding Balance in a Time of Change" and "India In Slow Motion "by Mark Tully
Two girls molested by a group of drunk guys in front of a five star hotel at Mumbai and no case registered. (The HT reporter who covered this incident was busy in taking on the spot snaps, although later he spotted a police petroling vehicle and alerted. Wasn't he supposed to call the police and then take the snaps?)
Yesterday's headlines:-
Drunk speedster killing people on new year eve in Delhi and Mumbai.
Headlines a week ago:-
Benazir Bhutto assassinated, killed or died, still a dispute. Pakistan Govt. changing their statements like we used to do in our schooldays (give any excuse for coming late to scholl, although none of them sounded valid). All Indian leaders praising Benazir after her death. The same leaders who used to say that she is root cause of so many Indo-Pak related issues.
I am reading two books by Mark Tully (formar BBC correspondent for south east Asia) " India's Unending Journey: Finding Balance in a Time of Change" and "India In Slow Motion". After trying to visualise what Mark has seen in India and what are we now, I am very much confused. On one hand a British national who came to India, experince it and now staying in India. Mark has explained the country as if he is born in this country and he is writing something about his homeland. And on the other hand we people, born and bought up over here and still unable to understand our own country.
I am unable to understand what is happening to this Asian subcontinent. What are we trying to imitate. The great US culture by celebrating new year like this or to show that we are now a free and economically independet country that can kill, molest people in the name of new year celeberations and feel proud of it.
That way I think US people are far better as they don't try to imitate anyone and never boast of their moral vales.
I suggest you go through "India's Unending Journey: Finding Balance in a Time of Change" and "India In Slow Motion "by Mark Tully
Sunday, November 25, 2007
New age addiction..." The Orkut "
I was invited to this by one of my very new friend (at that time) who is now very good friend of mine. I finally joined Orkut in Feb 2006 just for experimenting.
After that, there was no looking back...i was more than happy to meet few of my old school buddies..whom I thought I'll never meet again. But thanks to Orkut I am in touch with them again:)I was able to find out my school mates after a long gap of 17 Years.
There has been good and bad of Orkut, I must say everything has this. We should see the good part and encourage it.There are so many cases in media portraying the evil part of Orkut, but according to me, its upon a individual to take it in an bad or good way!!
Preference should be given to people whom you know personally. Don't just accept anyone as a friend for the sake of increasing your friends' count. This is for your safety only.
orkut has changes a lot since I was first introduced to this site. Lots of changes and lots of great new features have been added recently making it a good experience. The best one is the recent one of scrapbook privacy, giving you full control on who can write in your scrap and who can't. This is a good move towards making this place clean. Also allowing me to write in my language helps me to feel like this is something native to me.
Although it is a great addiction, like as if you are addicted to some drug :)..but I think it's still worth.
I believe there are so may things which will come soon. One feature I would like to see in Orkut is concept of private scrap, so that I can hide my private scraps from eyes of everyone :)
After that, there was no looking back...i was more than happy to meet few of my old school buddies..whom I thought I'll never meet again. But thanks to Orkut I am in touch with them again:)I was able to find out my school mates after a long gap of 17 Years.
There has been good and bad of Orkut, I must say everything has this. We should see the good part and encourage it.There are so many cases in media portraying the evil part of Orkut, but according to me, its upon a individual to take it in an bad or good way!!
Preference should be given to people whom you know personally. Don't just accept anyone as a friend for the sake of increasing your friends' count. This is for your safety only.
orkut has changes a lot since I was first introduced to this site. Lots of changes and lots of great new features have been added recently making it a good experience. The best one is the recent one of scrapbook privacy, giving you full control on who can write in your scrap and who can't. This is a good move towards making this place clean. Also allowing me to write in my language helps me to feel like this is something native to me.
Although it is a great addiction, like as if you are addicted to some drug :)..but I think it's still worth.
I believe there are so may things which will come soon. One feature I would like to see in Orkut is concept of private scrap, so that I can hide my private scraps from eyes of everyone :)
Sunday, November 04, 2007
WAQT NAHI.....
Har khushi Hai Logon Ke Daman Mein,
Par Ek Hansi Ke Liye Waqt Nahi.
Din Raat Daudti Duniya Mein,
Zindagi Ke Liye Hi Waqt Nahi.
Maa Ki Loree Ka Ehsaas To Hai,
Par Maa Ko Maa Kehne Ka Waqt Nahi.
Saare Rishton Ko To Hum Maar Chuke,
Ab Unhe Dafnane Ka Bhi Waqt Nahi.
Saare Naam Mobile Mein Hain,
Par Dosti Ke Lye Waqt Nahi.
Gairon Ki Kya Baat Karen,
Jab Apno Ke Liye Hi Waqt Nahi.
Aankhon Me Hai Neend Badee,
Par Sone Ka Waqt Nahi.
Dil Hai Ghamon Se Bhara Hua,
Par Rone Ka Bhi Waqt Nahi.
Paison ki Daud Me Aise Daude,
Ki Thakne ka Bhi Waqt Nahi.
Paraye Ehsason Ki Kya Kadr Karein,
Jab Apane Sapno Ke Liye Hi Waqt Nahi.
Tu Hi Bata E Zindagi,
Iss Zindagi Ka Kya Hoga,
Ki Har Pal Marne Walon Ko,
Jeene Ke Liye Bhi Waqt Nahi.......
Par Ek Hansi Ke Liye Waqt Nahi.
Din Raat Daudti Duniya Mein,
Zindagi Ke Liye Hi Waqt Nahi.
Maa Ki Loree Ka Ehsaas To Hai,
Par Maa Ko Maa Kehne Ka Waqt Nahi.
Saare Rishton Ko To Hum Maar Chuke,
Ab Unhe Dafnane Ka Bhi Waqt Nahi.
Saare Naam Mobile Mein Hain,
Par Dosti Ke Lye Waqt Nahi.
Gairon Ki Kya Baat Karen,
Jab Apno Ke Liye Hi Waqt Nahi.
Aankhon Me Hai Neend Badee,
Par Sone Ka Waqt Nahi.
Dil Hai Ghamon Se Bhara Hua,
Par Rone Ka Bhi Waqt Nahi.
Paison ki Daud Me Aise Daude,
Ki Thakne ka Bhi Waqt Nahi.
Paraye Ehsason Ki Kya Kadr Karein,
Jab Apane Sapno Ke Liye Hi Waqt Nahi.
Tu Hi Bata E Zindagi,
Iss Zindagi Ka Kya Hoga,
Ki Har Pal Marne Walon Ko,
Jeene Ke Liye Bhi Waqt Nahi.......
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Kolkata...My maiden visit
I was hearing about this city since I was a kid, from everyone around ...my dad, uncle, their friends and so many people....
Finally landed up here as a part of my career move...On landing here I as amazed to see such old buildings, i never came across any ting like this in my life....joined my company..met few old friends and started searching for a house. When compared to rent in Bangalore the rent was nothing...but the offerings were..ufffffff...
So old that I can't dare to take them...although the rents were very very low....
Meanwhile I enjoyed the biggest festival of Kolkata.."Durga Puja". The place becomes so lively that you can feel the triumph in air and surroundings. People keep on "hopping pandals" through out the night...u can find modes of communication throughout the night...and everything surprisingly at no extra cost (comparing with 1.5 times meter at Bangalore during night)
Bad part was the handricksaw pullers....i wonder politicians care about PETA but no one looks for them....they all can get a normal cycle ricksaw in the cost of one official flight trip of any MP/MLA..but wonder why they are still there like that??
Food is excellent irrespective of where you are having it, it tastes like heaven everywhere....
You can just roam around with no work, enjoy bhunja, paani poori (phuchka) or samosas on roadside and trust me you'll never be disappointed by the taste here...you get an excellent lemon masala tea for just two rupees (FMCG companies should rethink plan for their similar products) and where ever you try this taste will always be refreshingly same.
I am more than happy to be here and will be exploring the city and people as and when possible!!
Finally landed up here as a part of my career move...On landing here I as amazed to see such old buildings, i never came across any ting like this in my life....joined my company..met few old friends and started searching for a house. When compared to rent in Bangalore the rent was nothing...but the offerings were..ufffffff...
So old that I can't dare to take them...although the rents were very very low....
Meanwhile I enjoyed the biggest festival of Kolkata.."Durga Puja". The place becomes so lively that you can feel the triumph in air and surroundings. People keep on "hopping pandals" through out the night...u can find modes of communication throughout the night...and everything surprisingly at no extra cost (comparing with 1.5 times meter at Bangalore during night)
Bad part was the handricksaw pullers....i wonder politicians care about PETA but no one looks for them....they all can get a normal cycle ricksaw in the cost of one official flight trip of any MP/MLA..but wonder why they are still there like that??
Food is excellent irrespective of where you are having it, it tastes like heaven everywhere....
You can just roam around with no work, enjoy bhunja, paani poori (phuchka) or samosas on roadside and trust me you'll never be disappointed by the taste here...you get an excellent lemon masala tea for just two rupees (FMCG companies should rethink plan for their similar products) and where ever you try this taste will always be refreshingly same.
I am more than happy to be here and will be exploring the city and people as and when possible!!
Monday, September 10, 2007
An Ode to Bhopali.....
I used to stay very close to Bhopal (capital of Madhya Pradesh) and visited that place very frequently. So couldn't resist myself from writing about the essence, the flavour of Bhopal.
So here we go.........
Bhopali, also known as Bhopali Bakar or Bhopali Urdu, is a vernacular form of Hindustani language spoken primarily in Bhopal, India. On the streets of Bhopal, people from every part of Bhopal co-exist and add to the already existing vocabulary.
Bhopal is famous for four things "Parda/Zarda/Garda/Naamarda".
The first of the four words
1) 'Parda' is for symbolizing the old tradition of having Burqa clad ladies which you'll come across in scores on the streets of Bhopal.
2) The second 'Zarda' symbolizes yet another tradition of chewing Tobacco with 'Paan', which is in vogue till today. You can still find pan stalls all over the city in scores.
3) The third 'Garda' is for the dusty roads one came across in the old days of yore.
4) 'Naamarda' refers to the eunuchs reciding in the older areas of the city, specifically Itwaara, Somwara and Mangalwara. They dance at various occasions such as marriage and birth of a child, and demand for money.
Most famous Fast-food of Bhopal is "Bun Kabab" (along with namak waali chai) and "Pohe Jalebee (My favourite)". Easily available on the streets of old city, these small eateries are a meeting point for many.
A few language dialects.....
* Aapki gaadi reverse Phaink rahi heigi.
* Point shaart hega.
* Lapak kaisei aa rahi hegi?
* Chakka dag riya hae. Piston mein pilay haega.
* Point shat ho riya hai.
* Konsa aayle 2t ya lokal ?(which oil 2t or local)
* Amma khan yeh jawaharlal school toh bhopal ka sabsey behtarin school hega ..!!
* Ustaad rokke challnaa, ek ladies aa ri hegi! (in minibus/tempo)(take care, one female is there)
* Bhot lehra riya hega.
* Miya kallaat (kal-raat) se bhot STD (acidity) ho ri hegi pet mein!(since lastnight there is acidity in stomach)
* Ko Khan, Kaise? - (How are you?)
* Do lapaad lagaunga rakh ke, sar mein bhannaati aa jaayegi!(will slap you hard)
* Indoor Indoor Indoor - (Bus conductor calling out for passengers for Indore)
* Ama aapki gaadi to paidal ho gayi - (Engine is seized)
* gadi andar "peet" do - chipka ke lagaoo (at parking)
* ek ulte haath ki doonga, muh ghoom jaayega, pata bhi nahin chalega aa riya hai ki jaa riya hai(I will slap u so hard with my left hand, your head will tilt, nobody will be able to tell, if you are coming or going)
* Lapak lo lapak lo (chai jaldi se utha lo.........)
* Are madam bachon ko godh mein bitha lo (to manke place in mini bus)
* Aajaao!!!!! bashten, bashten, bashten (Bus stand)
* Second Panch Cheh Saat Dus Gyarah Gyarah Sau. (Minibus conductor reciting the route of the bus.)
* Rok Ke. (Minibus conductor asking the Driver to stop to pickup or drop off passengers.)
* Typical Startup politicians ad campaign · Arif Akeel - Standard banner:
"Apke apney jujharoo aavam karmath neta manneeyey sri arif akeel urf guttu bhai ko bhaari maton se vijaiyee banayein. Chunaav chinha - Haath ka panja, Veeneet pappu, mohan, aantu, bantu aur hasan bhai"
* Arey Khaan Mamoooo ( To call anyone )
* Arey Khaan Ek maghai banana bina supari - baba 160 maar ke (Pan Order at Banarsi Paan Bhandaar)
* Aur khaan Pathaan ( To greet someone)
* How does a Bhopali calls Samosa? - Famofa ( cos hes chewing paan while asking for samosa )
* A friend told me about his Tution in this way - Ama Khan.....me wo Jacoffer ke hiyan tution ko jaa riya hoon.....he meant "Jacob Sir"
* An average Bhopali auto driver spells out abuses at the rate of 15-20 per min, each abuse at least 4-5 words long
* Where would you find the greastest number of look alikes of Dhonis, Mithuns and Govindas in the world? - Near Bada Talaab in Bhopal
* Board office ka addres??? Go to MP Nagar square Ambedkar statue will tell you.
* Shawar ali model cum actor is in relation to each bhopali (mere chaca ka ladka hai,mere mamu hain, mere mamu ka ladka hai n many more........)
Famous/Must Visit Places:
* Birla Mandir
* Lake View
* Van Vihar
* Tekri
* 10 no.
* Ghoda nikkas
* Taj-ul-Masaajid
* Dhai Seedi ki Masjid
* Moti Masjid
* Chhola Road
* Baapu ki kutia
* Jinsi chouraha
* Kerwa Dam
* BHEL - parks
* Chuna Bhatti
* Pul bogda
* Somwaara
* Mangalwaara
* New Market & most appreciable
* Nutan College,
Aliases
* Thulla, Thol (policeman)
* Tadi or GT - (Mass bunking)
* AAN DO!!!' - (helper yelling while giving driver parking instructions.)
* Madrasi - (Anyone from South India. Bhopal ke neechay sab madras hai (geographically))
* Chakachak/zhakaas - (Shining clothes
* Bhat - actually bhat-suar. The old fashioned rickshaw making noise like "bhat bhat bhat". (with 3 tyres, 1 in front and 2 rear, front wheel generates power.)
Most Overheard Phrases
* Kon Khan Kan Ja Riye Ho!!(where r u going?)
* Haan Khan Pathan Khairiyat!!! (Asking the person if he is alright)
* Ko Khaa Ama Khaa!!Kaisey?
* Abe je ka kar riya hai? Chariya gaya ka? (What are you doing?Are you mad? )
* Dus geeyarah baarah naakaooou - The common call from the conductors of the numerous Mini buses in Bhopal, calling for passengers to various bus stops in Bhopal.
* Madam bacchey ko gode mein bithaiye - If a lady tries to get a seat for her Infant in the Mini bus the conductor would 'politely' ask her to carry the child in her lap.
* Taap an taoun (Top-n-town) - The very famous joint of get together in the uptown New Market area of Bhopal.
* Kalmein kaise beh rahi hai tumhari(your hair are too long)
* Zero bate sannata chachaooooo ekdum bhannaat lag riya hega(uncle is looking smart)
* (........name of a person)Bhai Ko- (short for ......... bhai ko salaam)
* Arey pehelwaan
* Akhaan sab kismat ki luck hai
* Iscooter thodi silo (slow) chalana
* Rawangee daal lo (Lets go)
* Kyon jhoom riya hega be (where are you roaming around?)
* Kanney kat gaye ( in reference to kite flying )
* Sar par de riya hega mila mila ke (Can't bear him anymore)
Well one more very interesting thing about our Bhopal.
There is a railway track which divides this city into two parts,if are facing towards ITARSI side,then on the right side of the track its new part of bhopal, and at the left had of the track its the old city still reatining the tradition. Arera colony,Shahpura,10 no Bitthan Market are all of the new bhopal. While Itwara, Somwara, Mangalwara, Budhwara, Jumeraati, Loha Bazaar, Chowk, Taliya, Shajanabaad, kotwaali Hamidia road are all of the old city. Generally, to feel the tradition of bhopal one has to be in this part of the bhopal. People of bhopal are very lovely people. They always be ready to help anyone. Till 70's there was "Patiya Baazi" was one of the bhopali tradition. Actually, the Patiya Baazi is a sort of people gossip in the old city. These talks were held on the cement slabs which were laid in front of the houses during the State time. A variety of topics ranging from the politics to entertainment were dicussed here. Many legendry indian politicians also had this Patiya Baazi at their youth.
So here we go.........
Bhopali, also known as Bhopali Bakar or Bhopali Urdu, is a vernacular form of Hindustani language spoken primarily in Bhopal, India. On the streets of Bhopal, people from every part of Bhopal co-exist and add to the already existing vocabulary.
Bhopal is famous for four things "Parda/Zarda/Garda/Naamarda".
The first of the four words
1) 'Parda' is for symbolizing the old tradition of having Burqa clad ladies which you'll come across in scores on the streets of Bhopal.
2) The second 'Zarda' symbolizes yet another tradition of chewing Tobacco with 'Paan', which is in vogue till today. You can still find pan stalls all over the city in scores.
3) The third 'Garda' is for the dusty roads one came across in the old days of yore.
4) 'Naamarda' refers to the eunuchs reciding in the older areas of the city, specifically Itwaara, Somwara and Mangalwara. They dance at various occasions such as marriage and birth of a child, and demand for money.
Most famous Fast-food of Bhopal is "Bun Kabab" (along with namak waali chai) and "Pohe Jalebee (My favourite)". Easily available on the streets of old city, these small eateries are a meeting point for many.
A few language dialects.....
* Aapki gaadi reverse Phaink rahi heigi.
* Point shaart hega.
* Lapak kaisei aa rahi hegi?
* Chakka dag riya hae. Piston mein pilay haega.
* Point shat ho riya hai.
* Konsa aayle 2t ya lokal ?(which oil 2t or local)
* Amma khan yeh jawaharlal school toh bhopal ka sabsey behtarin school hega ..!!
* Ustaad rokke challnaa, ek ladies aa ri hegi! (in minibus/tempo)(take care, one female is there)
* Bhot lehra riya hega.
* Miya kallaat (kal-raat) se bhot STD (acidity) ho ri hegi pet mein!(since lastnight there is acidity in stomach)
* Ko Khan, Kaise? - (How are you?)
* Do lapaad lagaunga rakh ke, sar mein bhannaati aa jaayegi!(will slap you hard)
* Indoor Indoor Indoor - (Bus conductor calling out for passengers for Indore)
* Ama aapki gaadi to paidal ho gayi - (Engine is seized)
* gadi andar "peet" do - chipka ke lagaoo (at parking)
* ek ulte haath ki doonga, muh ghoom jaayega, pata bhi nahin chalega aa riya hai ki jaa riya hai(I will slap u so hard with my left hand, your head will tilt, nobody will be able to tell, if you are coming or going)
* Lapak lo lapak lo (chai jaldi se utha lo.........)
* Are madam bachon ko godh mein bitha lo (to manke place in mini bus)
* Aajaao!!!!! bashten, bashten, bashten (Bus stand)
* Second Panch Cheh Saat Dus Gyarah Gyarah Sau. (Minibus conductor reciting the route of the bus.)
* Rok Ke. (Minibus conductor asking the Driver to stop to pickup or drop off passengers.)
* Typical Startup politicians ad campaign · Arif Akeel - Standard banner:
"Apke apney jujharoo aavam karmath neta manneeyey sri arif akeel urf guttu bhai ko bhaari maton se vijaiyee banayein. Chunaav chinha - Haath ka panja, Veeneet pappu, mohan, aantu, bantu aur hasan bhai"
* Arey Khaan Mamoooo ( To call anyone )
* Arey Khaan Ek maghai banana bina supari - baba 160 maar ke (Pan Order at Banarsi Paan Bhandaar)
* Aur khaan Pathaan ( To greet someone)
* How does a Bhopali calls Samosa? - Famofa ( cos hes chewing paan while asking for samosa )
* A friend told me about his Tution in this way - Ama Khan.....me wo Jacoffer ke hiyan tution ko jaa riya hoon.....he meant "Jacob Sir"
* An average Bhopali auto driver spells out abuses at the rate of 15-20 per min, each abuse at least 4-5 words long
* Where would you find the greastest number of look alikes of Dhonis, Mithuns and Govindas in the world? - Near Bada Talaab in Bhopal
* Board office ka addres??? Go to MP Nagar square Ambedkar statue will tell you.
* Shawar ali model cum actor is in relation to each bhopali (mere chaca ka ladka hai,mere mamu hain, mere mamu ka ladka hai n many more........)
Famous/Must Visit Places:
* Birla Mandir
* Lake View
* Van Vihar
* Tekri
* 10 no.
* Ghoda nikkas
* Taj-ul-Masaajid
* Dhai Seedi ki Masjid
* Moti Masjid
* Chhola Road
* Baapu ki kutia
* Jinsi chouraha
* Kerwa Dam
* BHEL - parks
* Chuna Bhatti
* Pul bogda
* Somwaara
* Mangalwaara
* New Market & most appreciable
* Nutan College,
Aliases
* Thulla, Thol (policeman)
* Tadi or GT - (Mass bunking)
* AAN DO!!!' - (helper yelling while giving driver parking instructions.)
* Madrasi - (Anyone from South India. Bhopal ke neechay sab madras hai (geographically))
* Chakachak/zhakaas - (Shining clothes
* Bhat - actually bhat-suar. The old fashioned rickshaw making noise like "bhat bhat bhat". (with 3 tyres, 1 in front and 2 rear, front wheel generates power.)
Most Overheard Phrases
* Kon Khan Kan Ja Riye Ho!!(where r u going?)
* Haan Khan Pathan Khairiyat!!! (Asking the person if he is alright)
* Ko Khaa Ama Khaa!!Kaisey?
* Abe je ka kar riya hai? Chariya gaya ka? (What are you doing?Are you mad? )
* Dus geeyarah baarah naakaooou - The common call from the conductors of the numerous Mini buses in Bhopal, calling for passengers to various bus stops in Bhopal.
* Madam bacchey ko gode mein bithaiye - If a lady tries to get a seat for her Infant in the Mini bus the conductor would 'politely' ask her to carry the child in her lap.
* Taap an taoun (Top-n-town) - The very famous joint of get together in the uptown New Market area of Bhopal.
* Kalmein kaise beh rahi hai tumhari(your hair are too long)
* Zero bate sannata chachaooooo ekdum bhannaat lag riya hega(uncle is looking smart)
* (........name of a person)Bhai Ko- (short for ......... bhai ko salaam)
* Arey pehelwaan
* Akhaan sab kismat ki luck hai
* Iscooter thodi silo (slow) chalana
* Rawangee daal lo (Lets go)
* Kyon jhoom riya hega be (where are you roaming around?)
* Kanney kat gaye ( in reference to kite flying )
* Sar par de riya hega mila mila ke (Can't bear him anymore)
Well one more very interesting thing about our Bhopal.
There is a railway track which divides this city into two parts,if are facing towards ITARSI side,then on the right side of the track its new part of bhopal, and at the left had of the track its the old city still reatining the tradition. Arera colony,Shahpura,10 no Bitthan Market are all of the new bhopal. While Itwara, Somwara, Mangalwara, Budhwara, Jumeraati, Loha Bazaar, Chowk, Taliya, Shajanabaad, kotwaali Hamidia road are all of the old city. Generally, to feel the tradition of bhopal one has to be in this part of the bhopal. People of bhopal are very lovely people. They always be ready to help anyone. Till 70's there was "Patiya Baazi" was one of the bhopali tradition. Actually, the Patiya Baazi is a sort of people gossip in the old city. These talks were held on the cement slabs which were laid in front of the houses during the State time. A variety of topics ranging from the politics to entertainment were dicussed here. Many legendry indian politicians also had this Patiya Baazi at their youth.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Indian Team again....
Refer to my old blog Indian team is back
This is in continuation to the same piece of thoughts.
Today's match at Natwest series, was something like a true cricket match from Indian team. After long we saw team making efforts, players showing their attitude. Robin although accustomed to playing as an opening batsman, played at 7th position and showed incredible cricketing sense.
Rahul and Sachin was all praise for him. The joy was visible from the deed of young guns like Yuvraj. Sourabh's removal from Indian team had given everyone a reason to play. The message is very clear to everyone, play to stay or stay away!!
In next match at Lords irrespective of who wins the match, the cricket is going to win for sure.
Hoping that fans' will now worship only those players who are playing in reality instead of doing a blind worship.
This is in continuation to the same piece of thoughts.
Today's match at Natwest series, was something like a true cricket match from Indian team. After long we saw team making efforts, players showing their attitude. Robin although accustomed to playing as an opening batsman, played at 7th position and showed incredible cricketing sense.
Rahul and Sachin was all praise for him. The joy was visible from the deed of young guns like Yuvraj. Sourabh's removal from Indian team had given everyone a reason to play. The message is very clear to everyone, play to stay or stay away!!
In next match at Lords irrespective of who wins the match, the cricket is going to win for sure.
Hoping that fans' will now worship only those players who are playing in reality instead of doing a blind worship.
Monday, September 03, 2007
It pains a lot...
After being at a place for few years, it feels like second home. And knowing that no one cares whether if you are staying or leaving...it hearts a lot...it really hurts!
After giving few best years of your life to that place and organisation, no one cares that you are leaving. No one is bothered to discuss with you about the reasons for your leaving. Those who know my working over here can tell how much was my dedication to my profession and job. Whatever may I do but I am very much serious about my profession. I never ignored my responsibilities, never ran away from them.
It seems that some one had hired a cheap labour for some routine job and now when he is leaving no one cares. They will get another cheap labour. All efforts put together for past few years, all the caring shown during past years was just a myth, nothing true. Everything was just for the sake of show off!!
This attitude forces me to re-think my decision to join that place again. I don't know whether I made a good decision to join here or that was my mistake that is taking toll on my life and mind now.
I remember one of the senior here says he made two mistakes in his life
1. He joined this place and
2. He continued to be here
and I don't want to repeat his mistake!!!
After giving few best years of your life to that place and organisation, no one cares that you are leaving. No one is bothered to discuss with you about the reasons for your leaving. Those who know my working over here can tell how much was my dedication to my profession and job. Whatever may I do but I am very much serious about my profession. I never ignored my responsibilities, never ran away from them.
It seems that some one had hired a cheap labour for some routine job and now when he is leaving no one cares. They will get another cheap labour. All efforts put together for past few years, all the caring shown during past years was just a myth, nothing true. Everything was just for the sake of show off!!
This attitude forces me to re-think my decision to join that place again. I don't know whether I made a good decision to join here or that was my mistake that is taking toll on my life and mind now.
I remember one of the senior here says he made two mistakes in his life
1. He joined this place and
2. He continued to be here
and I don't want to repeat his mistake!!!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Mysore...@ 15-08-2007
I visited Mysore (A place near Bangalore, Karnataka) on this 15th Aug.
Those who don't know the place I must tell that this is place which witnessed the fight between Tipu Sultan and the English army. This is the place which experience the royals of Wadyars'. This is the place famous for the biggest training center of IT giant Infosys.
We started our day unusually pretty early in the morning @ 06:05 am. This early start is because of the punctuality of the hosts
We had our early morning tea just before leaving Bangalore and started after filling ours and car's tank. very soon we were all cruising on the highway..
I am always amazed and excited with the very talk of travelling, so this was one of the happiest day for me. Cruising all the way we had a pit stop at one of the CCD on the pretext of having something as a breakfast (this CCD was a good one, i was not disappointed with the service)We all had our snacks and started again.
This was my second visit to Mysore. So unlike last visit, I wanted to visit very selective places. We started with Chamunda temple. The greenery was awesome all around.
Once I thought of going inside the temple, but after seeing the queue i gave up the idea. So roamed around, visited a nearby temple, had a few sips of Mazza and came back from there.
I saw people crossing roads on Zebra lines and policemen promptly doing there service at 12:00 noon. This forced me to believe that people still follow rules , if rules are being implemented properly. That was a very rare scene for any one from Bangalore. After all this we were hungry again and had a good, exciting and tasty food. We all loved that (wish we could get same at Bangalore)
Finally we headed to Mysore Palace, this place reminds me of the lavish lives Wadyars used to live and see today we are struggling to get a piece of land in our name (actually this was the comment of my friend, not mine!). We spent around 2-3 hours there, took a lot of snaps, relaxed and started again.
Our final stop was St. Philomena Church. Although that place was having a aura of peace, but the people working there were very rude, I saw one of the guys manhandling a visitor who was taking snaps inside(although photography was not allowed inside). But he could had told that in a more polite way. After all we were not standing on a road, we were inside a sacred place. For me that was a architectural piece of excellence and the same place where "Amar Akbar Anthony"
movie was shot.
Finally after a eventful day we started our journey back to Bangalore. On the way we had a race with passing train(somewhat like Dil Chahta Hai), had a pit stop again at the same CCD, met with a little shower of rain and finally reached out place at around 11.00 pm.
These type of day outs energises me a lot although I get exhausted physically but my mind and souls gets charged. Will miss all these travel partners once I move out of this place.
Those who don't know the place I must tell that this is place which witnessed the fight between Tipu Sultan and the English army. This is the place which experience the royals of Wadyars'. This is the place famous for the biggest training center of IT giant Infosys.
We started our day unusually pretty early in the morning @ 06:05 am. This early start is because of the punctuality of the hosts
We had our early morning tea just before leaving Bangalore and started after filling ours and car's tank. very soon we were all cruising on the highway..
I am always amazed and excited with the very talk of travelling, so this was one of the happiest day for me. Cruising all the way we had a pit stop at one of the CCD on the pretext of having something as a breakfast (this CCD was a good one, i was not disappointed with the service)We all had our snacks and started again.
This was my second visit to Mysore. So unlike last visit, I wanted to visit very selective places. We started with Chamunda temple. The greenery was awesome all around.
Once I thought of going inside the temple, but after seeing the queue i gave up the idea. So roamed around, visited a nearby temple, had a few sips of Mazza and came back from there.
I saw people crossing roads on Zebra lines and policemen promptly doing there service at 12:00 noon. This forced me to believe that people still follow rules , if rules are being implemented properly. That was a very rare scene for any one from Bangalore. After all this we were hungry again and had a good, exciting and tasty food. We all loved that (wish we could get same at Bangalore)
Finally we headed to Mysore Palace, this place reminds me of the lavish lives Wadyars used to live and see today we are struggling to get a piece of land in our name (actually this was the comment of my friend, not mine!). We spent around 2-3 hours there, took a lot of snaps, relaxed and started again.
Our final stop was St. Philomena Church. Although that place was having a aura of peace, but the people working there were very rude, I saw one of the guys manhandling a visitor who was taking snaps inside(although photography was not allowed inside). But he could had told that in a more polite way. After all we were not standing on a road, we were inside a sacred place. For me that was a architectural piece of excellence and the same place where "Amar Akbar Anthony"
movie was shot.
Finally after a eventful day we started our journey back to Bangalore. On the way we had a race with passing train(somewhat like Dil Chahta Hai), had a pit stop again at the same CCD, met with a little shower of rain and finally reached out place at around 11.00 pm.
These type of day outs energises me a lot although I get exhausted physically but my mind and souls gets charged. Will miss all these travel partners once I move out of this place.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Departed....
I am not talking about the movies which was released a few weeks back. Thought it was more famous for the "Beeps" rather than the content of the movie.
I am talking about the associations and the disassociation which had become part of life. We come, join, get associated, be together..and finally we have to depart...
Its very painful to depart but everyone has to do this some time or other in his journey of life.
I am going thought the same, feeling like departed from my local base, my roots for past few years but still wishing that very soon I'll be back to my normal phase.
Lets wait and see...
" रूक जाना नहीं तू कहीँ हार के, काँटों पे चल के मिलेंगे साए बहार के "
I am talking about the associations and the disassociation which had become part of life. We come, join, get associated, be together..and finally we have to depart...
Its very painful to depart but everyone has to do this some time or other in his journey of life.
I am going thought the same, feeling like departed from my local base, my roots for past few years but still wishing that very soon I'll be back to my normal phase.
Lets wait and see...
" रूक जाना नहीं तू कहीँ हार के, काँटों पे चल के मिलेंगे साए बहार के "
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Expectations, Reality and Painful frustrations
Life comes in a package.
There are some good, some bad and some silent items inside that package.
When we find good ones, we become so much selfish with them, that we never know how and when the good part is over.
Then comes the bad part, we are so pained that we feel each and every moment of it.Everything seems to be painful, even smile pains.
All these leads to the silent part. We stop enjoying each and everything. Tend to ignore everything, we become so much indulged into ourselves that we can't see people and loved ones around us.
At this point the differences starts to peep in, it happens with every one. May be its your family members, spouse or friends.
Although I keep telling to my friends that "Nothing comes for free, you pay for everything in one form or other" but still I myself feel very shattered, broken, ripped sometimes. But still didn't know how to overcome all this ERP (Expectations, Reality and Painful frustrations)syndrome.
There are some good, some bad and some silent items inside that package.
When we find good ones, we become so much selfish with them, that we never know how and when the good part is over.
Then comes the bad part, we are so pained that we feel each and every moment of it.Everything seems to be painful, even smile pains.
All these leads to the silent part. We stop enjoying each and everything. Tend to ignore everything, we become so much indulged into ourselves that we can't see people and loved ones around us.
At this point the differences starts to peep in, it happens with every one. May be its your family members, spouse or friends.
Although I keep telling to my friends that "Nothing comes for free, you pay for everything in one form or other" but still I myself feel very shattered, broken, ripped sometimes. But still didn't know how to overcome all this ERP (Expectations, Reality and Painful frustrations)syndrome.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
The Presidential Row
I am just watching the talk show on the same topic. There is a discussion is going between Manu Sanghavi (Congress) Rajiv Rudhi (BJP) and few other person from masses.
We as a people of a democratic country like India, are bound to accept whatever is being slapped on us as a president.
And what MR. Sanghavi was telling that this is the way President is selected. I feel sorry for being a sincere voter for this democracy. I think our way of handling these issues need to be revisited (like so many rules and regulation we are facing in our life today). Presidential post should have a mandate and option of direct voting from citizens also.
Also in regular polls, we must have a option for voting against a candidate. Normally if we see the statistics of any candidate, mostly the winning candidate are not the most favourite ones, they are the one with most votes in favour. If you count the votes against them, it will be always higher than the votes in their favour.
If this continues to be like this, I may to think again before going out to vote.
Hoping to see a more organised and mature political scenario in India.
We as a people of a democratic country like India, are bound to accept whatever is being slapped on us as a president.
And what MR. Sanghavi was telling that this is the way President is selected. I feel sorry for being a sincere voter for this democracy. I think our way of handling these issues need to be revisited (like so many rules and regulation we are facing in our life today). Presidential post should have a mandate and option of direct voting from citizens also.
Also in regular polls, we must have a option for voting against a candidate. Normally if we see the statistics of any candidate, mostly the winning candidate are not the most favourite ones, they are the one with most votes in favour. If you count the votes against them, it will be always higher than the votes in their favour.
If this continues to be like this, I may to think again before going out to vote.
Hoping to see a more organised and mature political scenario in India.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
My experience @ CCD
Last weekend I went to a CCD in my locality. I saw a board over there saying
OUR MISSION
To become best in this industry by providing the best in the service and quality at affordable prices
We were three guys, after waiting for half an hour and repetitive request our order for one plate samosa and three coffees was taken. We waited again for 45 minutes and the I walked upto the service counter and ask for the same.
After all this it was served and then again waiting started, this time for bill. It took another 25 minutes for the bill to come to us.
And all this was happening when there was a Floor manager around.
If the service continues like this, I seriously doubt how they are going to the best!!
I don't know about others , but I am not going to visit CCD anymore, under no condition to that CCD.
OUR MISSION
To become best in this industry by providing the best in the service and quality at affordable prices
We were three guys, after waiting for half an hour and repetitive request our order for one plate samosa and three coffees was taken. We waited again for 45 minutes and the I walked upto the service counter and ask for the same.
After all this it was served and then again waiting started, this time for bill. It took another 25 minutes for the bill to come to us.
And all this was happening when there was a Floor manager around.
If the service continues like this, I seriously doubt how they are going to the best!!
I don't know about others , but I am not going to visit CCD anymore, under no condition to that CCD.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
The End of Corporate Social Responsibility?
It may not be of interest to each and every reader of this blog, but i bet few of my friends and colleagues will have a interest in going through this...The same way i was interested when I saw the link below
The End of Corporate Social Responsibility?
Lets wait and watch for the big question "What next?"
The End of Corporate Social Responsibility?
Lets wait and watch for the big question "What next?"
Saturday, June 09, 2007
It seems in India every one wants to be Poorer?
I think India is the only country in the world that has a population that is dying for being declared a beggar(reservation).
Scenario One....
What else can explain the violence unleashed by the Gujjar community in Rajasthan? They are already in the OBC Category and now they want themselves to be included in the ST Category! As communities declared as OBC, SC and ST categories are given special “privileges” – like reserved seats in educational institutions, govt. jobs etc. SC/ST categories are given more privileges than the OBC category. Now we can see a decision on reserving jobs for such communities in the private sector too!
Reservation has now became – a right to die for!
Scenario Two....
Amitabh Bacchhan declaring himself a farmer and acquiring agricultural land in U.P. and Maharashtra. His bad luck, Govt. changed in U.P. and he lost case in U.P. and now on the verge of losing the land in Maharashtra. I am unable to figure out why a superstar like AB has to do all this? He is capable enough to purchase/ procure the same without any political interference. He is already having a good experience of being too close with a political party and I don't expect same mistake to be repeated by Amitabh again. He should stay away from all this now and enjoy his life.
Why can't people be honest!
What a great country we are!
Scenario One....
What else can explain the violence unleashed by the Gujjar community in Rajasthan? They are already in the OBC Category and now they want themselves to be included in the ST Category! As communities declared as OBC, SC and ST categories are given special “privileges” – like reserved seats in educational institutions, govt. jobs etc. SC/ST categories are given more privileges than the OBC category. Now we can see a decision on reserving jobs for such communities in the private sector too!
Reservation has now became – a right to die for!
Scenario Two....
Amitabh Bacchhan declaring himself a farmer and acquiring agricultural land in U.P. and Maharashtra. His bad luck, Govt. changed in U.P. and he lost case in U.P. and now on the verge of losing the land in Maharashtra. I am unable to figure out why a superstar like AB has to do all this? He is capable enough to purchase/ procure the same without any political interference. He is already having a good experience of being too close with a political party and I don't expect same mistake to be repeated by Amitabh again. He should stay away from all this now and enjoy his life.
Why can't people be honest!
What a great country we are!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
No one can be a LOSER....
We all may miss big big prizes of life...big recognitions..like Oscars...Grammies etc...but we should not forget that each and every one is entitled to small small countless pleasures...a walk in the rain...a coffee with friends...a walk with beloved..a friendly fight among friends...
And if you are able to read this blog..you have a access to the Internet, access to a computer..lucky enough to be educated and educated enough to understand English...
No one on this earth can be a loser...because remember he/she is the one who was able to survive among the few million and was born on this earth...
so....
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Rehne De Aasman..Zamin Ki Talash Kar,
Sab Kutch Yahin Hai...Na Kahin Aur Talash Kar,
Har Aarzoo Poori Ho To Jine Ka Kya Maza,
Jine Ke Liye Bas Ek Wajah Ki Talash Kar
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And if you are able to read this blog..you have a access to the Internet, access to a computer..lucky enough to be educated and educated enough to understand English...
No one on this earth can be a loser...because remember he/she is the one who was able to survive among the few million and was born on this earth...
so....
███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ ███ █
Rehne De Aasman..Zamin Ki Talash Kar,
Sab Kutch Yahin Hai...Na Kahin Aur Talash Kar,
Har Aarzoo Poori Ho To Jine Ka Kya Maza,
Jine Ke Liye Bas Ek Wajah Ki Talash Kar
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Saturday, June 02, 2007
BrewHaHa....
Announcing a new....a brand new Pit stop "BrewHaHa" @ Kormangala, Bangalore.
Brain child of two guys Mansur and Sreeram. The place seems to be a always happening place....full of fun, entertainment and of course good food!!!
So, if you're planning a get together with a group of friends and really want to try something new, instead of going to CCD or any coffee join, this time why don't u guys visit BrewHaHa.
To know the exact location
Click here
To know more about BrewHaHa
Visit This
PS: I am in no way related to these guys, just came across their BrewHaHa, liked it and hence recommending it. All copyrights are still with Mansur and Sreeram
Brain child of two guys Mansur and Sreeram. The place seems to be a always happening place....full of fun, entertainment and of course good food!!!
So, if you're planning a get together with a group of friends and really want to try something new, instead of going to CCD or any coffee join, this time why don't u guys visit BrewHaHa.
To know the exact location
Click here
To know more about BrewHaHa
Visit This
PS: I am in no way related to these guys, just came across their BrewHaHa, liked it and hence recommending it. All copyrights are still with Mansur and Sreeram
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