tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107954202011-12-30T19:51:46.822+05:30Here I make a lame attempt at trying to chronicle my otherwise disheveled life so that anyone reading can have a good laugh at my expense.Sumonoreply@blogger.comBlogger2271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-56988185852973287192010-05-11T20:13:00.002+05:302010-05-11T20:16:07.235+05:30

Today when I was deleting obsolete files from my laptop, I found this in a Word file. I now remember that I wrote this as I was waiting for my flight to be called in Bhubaneswar airport. I must have forgotten to post it. Although it is technically too late to do so now, I think the sentiments are still valid. Happy reading!Phew! The moment is finally here! It is time to leave. Now, as I sit at

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-72007000780093216902009-10-22T00:35:00.002+05:302009-10-22T00:41:12.837+05:30

How many times have you heard this set of words being used? If you haven't, then I say that you are a lucky person. However, having found myself on the receiving end (directly or indirectly) of this phrase countless number of times, I sometimes wonder. Is it good that I have so many people around me who consider me as a friend? Or is it just my naivety and that I am simply destined for solitude?

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After having settled in Lille, we felt that it was high time we put the 1100 EUR we had invested in the Eurail pass to good use. So one fine day, after class, we found ourselves at the Gare Lille Flandres inquiring about a train for Brussels. Armed with the information, we boarded the train bound for Liege, and got off at Mons. The connecting train to Brussels arrived in 20 min time and we

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-3031166429380296412009-09-23T00:54:00.002+05:302009-09-23T01:11:52.213+05:30

After having settled in on Saturday (19th Sep) night, we slept for most of the day on Sunday. We spent our waking hours exploring the apartment and the surroundings. The apartment is definitely well furnished and has all the amenities that one can want, including a hydro massage shower. Well, all but a provision for water at the throne! All the walls are wooden and the house has an overall toy

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-64487013257092407202009-09-22T23:52:00.002+05:302009-09-23T00:54:18.432+05:30

Early morning, 19th September, 2009. The big day had finally arrived. After a hectic few hours of packing, weighing, repacking and weighing again, I was all set to go to France for my exchange programme. Last minute delays and my usual long drawn out bath routine meant that I was, not surprisingly, late for my appointment with two of my batchmates who were also accompanying me for the exchange

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-19232818313112177912009-08-13T04:22:00.004+05:302009-08-13T04:34:21.560+05:30

It's 4.30 am and I have just finished watching 'The Notebook'. I loved the movie, without doubt. But why is it that such movies always manage to put me in a melancholy mood? Perhaps one day, I shall figure it out. But today, my melancholy has not been solely caused by the movie. A part of it had also to do with how I felt before that. A dream you have been chasing for so long, a dream that you

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-47301098430663933082009-07-13T06:23:00.003+05:302009-07-13T06:44:10.976+05:30

Sometimes I wonder why I like to take a long shower so much. It's certainly not because I want to be squeaky clean. Just clean enough to move around in civilised circles is enough for me. It's also not because I feel good under the shower. Although the latter may be partly true, I start feeling uncomfortable after a few minutes.Why then do I still spend so much time under that high pressure jet

Sumonoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-51955113347553691722009-07-11T05:09:00.003+05:302009-07-11T05:48:12.367+05:30

For some weird reason, I decided to check out my own blog today. To my surprise, I found that I had not blogged in more than 2 months! That sure is a long time and not surprisingly, a lot has happened in the meanwhile. For starters, I am done with my internship and am back at XIMB for my second year. I have stayed in Pune for almost 3 months, having gone there feeling happy that I would get to

Sumonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-50918136239130171742009-04-21T14:33:00.002+05:302009-04-23T23:37:32.984+05:30

Just last week, after a lot of time, I found another comment on one of the posts here. Princess was back and here to stay, I hope! Anyway, it made me realise that I had not posted here for a really long time. Well, not much has happened since then, anyway. My first year has ended and I am currently sitting in a sterile air-conditioned environment in a top IT firm in Pune, doing my summer

Sumonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-43178421379387764582009-02-14T23:13:00.002+05:302009-02-14T23:33:25.881+05:30

There are many things that I can't be told, as I am too 'young'.I don't like it, but I understand.I need to drive with a running commentary run by my 'well-wishers' in the back seat.I don't like it, but I understand.I need to study 'hard' for results.I don't like it, but I understand.'She' is happy with someone else.I don't like it, but I understand.People fail to see beyond the 'loud' me.I don't

Sumonoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-15856019614499444962009-01-24T06:28:00.002+05:302009-01-24T06:57:42.777+05:30

Well, the hellish week of lectures has ended and I am temporarily back home. As I lounged about in my favourite chair, reading fanfiction in front of my beloved old Presario while Mum fretted about the packing arrangements, I began to wonder what would I like to take with me on the trip. That led to a whole new chain of thoughts, which finally led me to ask myself, "What are my most prized

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-26803823187244692442009-01-06T16:15:00.002+05:302009-01-06T16:57:44.118+05:30

Long time! The second term has ended since. I have been home and wolfed down hapless crustaceans from the Arabian, and added to the pollution in the atmosphere via Scarlette and the good ol' Maharaja! I have caught a 'flu bug, celebrated the New Year high on paracetamol and anti-histamine and spent the first 4 days of the New Year languishing in bed.Today, after a long time, I find myself feeling

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-23539995413857718162008-12-01T03:35:00.003+05:302008-12-01T03:57:32.851+05:30

It's been a week since my midterms ended and never have I had such an exhausting week so far. No no, physically, it was all fine. But, mentally, it was certainly another story altogether! And to top it all, the end seems nowhere in sight! Things were made even worse by the insane attack on Bombay in my own backyard!!! Maybe I will write more about that when I have calmed down enough to put down

Sumonoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-38105206146742437072008-11-26T12:26:00.003+05:302008-11-26T13:53:39.651+05:30

Looks like the tagging season has come round again. This time, it's a list of 20 questions. Well, here goes!!! 1. If your lover betrayed you, what would your reaction be?Well, I have not had a lover yet, so it's difficult to say. However, I like to believe that I wouldn't be pretty chuffed about it!!! ;-)2. If you can have a dream come true, what would it be?Well, I am hopefully on my way to

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-76477470613309778132008-11-23T03:11:00.004+05:302008-11-23T04:02:16.137+05:30

Just recently, I saw the movie Dasvidaniya and I was really moved by it. A very simple concept of a cancer-afflicted person is portrayed brilliantly by Vinay Pathak. You actually feel like laughing or crying with him. Rajat Kapoor also does an excellent job.Immediately after watching this one, I had to leave for IIM Calcutta, for participation in BT Acumen. We didn't manage to qualify for the

Sumonoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1845771262925645732008-11-19T15:47:00.003+05:302008-11-23T03:06:45.646+05:30

She has a ready smile for everyone. When she smiles, it's like bright sunshine, like the sun glistening off the top of the waves in the deep blue sea off Havelock. She loves to play with her hair. She has gorgeous shiny black hair that looks so lustrous that it makes me want to run my hand through those lovely tresses. She has a lovely voice that sounds so feminine and sweet. I could listen to it

Sumonoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-5440176185263710142008-10-18T17:18:00.001+05:302008-10-18T17:19:13.382+05:30

A very nice speech...chk it out!!! J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.

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What is it about home, that I always miss it whenever I am away?What is it about home, that I cannot imagine life without it?What is it about home, that can make a simple dish taste like a gourmet one?What is it about home, that a mere thought about it can bring about a smile upon my face in the worst of circumstances?What is it about home, that I can never take a dispassionate decision about it?

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-39623582402081271532008-09-24T18:36:00.002+05:302008-09-24T18:57:28.565+05:30

Sigh! The first term's gone by, we've had our share of relaxation and JLTs, and now, it's back to the grind once again! One change I had been hoping for in this term was a significant lack of rain, so that I could drive around to my heart's content. Sadly, that wasn't to be. In fact, today, it was a proper downpour and it lasted for a good 30-40 min! So much for hoping for a shot at driving! But

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The end of July finds me in the middle of my mid-terms. It feels like I hardly joined a week ago and it's already the middle of the first trimester! Very surprisingly, I found myself with a lot of free time yesterday after the FA test. Now before you guys get any ideas, let me clarify that 'lot of free time' indicates an hour or so of free time! The rest of the time was spent in playing NFS on

Sumonoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-75316794410557513212008-07-10T21:59:00.005+05:302008-07-10T22:23:23.567+05:30

In no time, my third week here is drawing to a close. A lot has happened since the last time I posted. Firstly, there was the unofficial 'interaction' with the second year students. It was a nice mixture of mental torture and fun. It certainly wasn't pleasant when we were actually going through it, but now that I look back upon it, I have to admit that it was useful in some way.Then came my

Sumonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-80159681363393612892008-06-22T15:17:00.000+05:302008-07-10T22:27:11.204+05:30

It's been a whirlwind four days on campus here. Registrations, dire warnings, red flags-green flags and what not! The only good part about all this is that I have finally found 3 more demented individuals like me who love to repel the so-called normal people wherever they go! I can even now picture Mom shaking her head sadly and telling me that I have once again lost the chance to make 'normal'

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Today, I finally bid adieu to Bombay for at least 2 years. The carrier chosen for this ‘august’ (well, june didn’t really fit!) occasion when Bombay could finally rise from the sea by a couple of inches was the newly christened Air India, because our bags totally weighed 76 kgs and that was the only airline offering 30 kg per head allowance for check-in baggage. Their mascot may be the Maharaja,

Sumonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-15809518034381826672008-05-30T22:41:00.000+05:302008-05-31T22:54:18.250+05:30

Today, we were scheduled to travel to Pune. Once more, we had an early breakfast and started off. Traffic was sparse and we made quick work of the Amboli-Belgaum road, which we had traversed a couple of days earlier. But, the real fun started after Belgaum, when we got onto NH-4. Towns were dispatched in a flash and Kolhapur was reached in 45 minutes. A quick lunch, and a petrol top-up later, we

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An early breakfast, and we were off to Sawantwadi. Nice road to Sawantwadi through a twisting and turning ghat. We reached the place in an hour’s time. There, we saw an innocuous looking signboard which proclaimed that Panaji was 62 km away. Dad and I looked at each other and in a trice, we were off! NH-17 is an excellent road which tests your overtaking and cornering skills. Brilliant piece of

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Since we were knackered after yesterday’s drive, we got up late today. Turns out that most of the points provide a beautiful view early in the morning. Since that was not an option at 11 am, we decided to visit Mahadevgad point and then, drive to Belgaum. In the process, we made a discovery that it is NOT a good idea to execute a 3-point turn when the road is uneven. A scary wheel-spinning moment

Sumonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-62076325096890766442008-05-27T22:35:00.001+05:302008-05-31T22:38:34.915+05:30

Finally! I woke up an unemployed man! I never thought that the day would dawn when I would be happy about this! But hey, shit happens! It was also the day when we would finally take out Scarlette on a long holiday – stretch her legs, so to speak. We had a nice and early 7 am start and thankfully, there was no traffic till Kharghar. Scarlette responded beautifully on the expressway too, and we

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I had been to Sterling Cineplex last Friday to watch U, Me aur Hum. Once the show let out, we were waiting by the side in order to let the crowd pass. Suddenly, a family of HUGE people passed us on their way to the snacks counter. Now, people might say that being the person I am, calling people huge is like the pot (in this case, quite literally!) calling the kettle black! But, believe you me, in

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So, finally all my interviews are over. Now, the excruciating wait begins. However, there is one piece of good news. I am certainly going in for management this year, coz I already have a GIM convert. However, the biggie is XLRI - fingers crossed for that one.A lot has happened since I last wrote.I had my first bike accident...nothing serious, but man, it sure is scary when you start aquaplaning

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With all the management interviews coming up, everyone I meet recommends reading newspapers. Definitely good advice, but I can't help but recall this excerpt a friend mailed a few months ago. The setting is the British Prime Minister's Office, where the PM, the Cabinet Secretary (Sir Humphrey Appleby) and the Principal Private Secretary (Bernard Woolley) have gathered to discuss an impending

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Phew! What a month it has been. It all started with me giving the best competitive exam of my life. Then, came the various entrance exam results. The proverbial feline which haunts the dreams of many a management aspirant had spat and clawed at me, causing me to emerge badly scarred. Never again am I going to go near that one! JMET was decent enough that I could harbour expectations of getting

Sumonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-5108151488794408992008-01-01T02:17:00.000+05:302008-01-01T02:23:47.471+05:30

So, we are finally into 2008. Now, as I look back at 2007, I feel that I didn't really achieve much. I mean I missed out on getting into a good mgmt. institute, there wasn't much value addition in terms of my job, either. Hell, even the New Year's Eve party I attended last night seemed lame. But, that is probably because I am sub-consciously comparing it to the fun I had during Christmas with SSV

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-77115901444037335032007-12-28T13:15:00.000+05:302008-01-01T02:37:24.829+05:30

The last time I wrote, I had mentioned about a big celebration on Christmas night. It turned out to be the GGP! (Err, in case anyone wants to know what GGP is, please contact me separately.) That turned out to be a lot of fun. It somehow gives me an insane amount of pleasure to watch others get stoned and make complete fools of themselves. One time during the party, SSV, SSV (female), their

Sumonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-83472345096663514302007-12-25T15:27:00.000+05:302007-12-25T15:42:22.330+05:30

Arrived here @ the IIMC campus on vacation yesterday. SSV's place, to be precise. Have been enjoying life since then. Life here seems to be pretty laid back. Nobody seems to be in any hurry whatsoever. Anything and everything can be done sooner or later, the latter being more likely! There is also an Alumni Reunion taking place at this time over here. It sounded like fun when SSV mentioned it

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-55035954460206309452007-12-15T01:35:00.000+05:302007-12-20T20:43:11.482+05:30

Yes! The day has finally dawned! I am, as of today, free from the shackles of my first project. It has been a horrid, yet interesting experience. I have suffered and enjoyed, learnt and forgotten, and if someone were to ask me whether I would exchange it for anything else, I would probably reply in the negative.But, nostalgia aside, it's time to look ahead. Let's see what new opportunities come

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The British do seem have made a profound impression on our collective psyche. I suppose this can happen only in Bombay!!!

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Well, CAT is over and I have basically screwed up my chances of making it into an IIM. Well, it was at least worth a try! But when I get chance to think about this all alone, I sometimes wonder whether all this is worth it. I mean the general perception is that in order to get into a good management college, one has to work really hard...blah blah blah. But, what after that? Is all this hard work

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-24185986805608062602007-08-02T10:03:00.000+05:302007-08-02T10:15:52.887+05:30

She came and sat next to me in the bus, at Opera House. Her hair was a radiant brown and it gave off a nice and flowery fragrance. She had fixed it atop her head with a nice butterfly clip, but a few stray wisps fell around her small face, framing it nicely. A hint of a smile played on her lips as she swayed slightly to the tune of the music on her Walkman phone. She answered a call in a lilting

Sumonoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-88850987137205041882007-07-27T22:09:00.000+05:302007-08-02T10:16:11.073+05:30

Well well well. The day finally arrived. I finally went to office on my own with the bike. And it felt good. True, I was a bit rusty. But then, the faults started ironing themselves out with each day. Though, it must be said that my previous experience driving a car did hold me in good stead. Plus, I managed to strike a nice deal with the parking attendant at Horniman Circle. 150 bucks for the

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-22509098981249125782007-07-20T17:59:00.000+05:302007-07-20T18:23:42.063+05:30

I know...I know!!! I should have blogged a long time earlier, blah blah blah!!! Frankly speaking, even I don't know why I didn't do so earlier. I mean I had lots of free time but the zeal just wasn't there. Anyway, all that's water under the bridge.A lot of things have been happening since I last blogged. And I mean A LOT!!! India actually managed to defeat South Africa in cricket, I managed to

Sumonoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-25230790009875426572007-06-22T21:50:00.000+05:302007-06-23T00:06:40.702+05:30

The past week has been extremely boring in office. I never thought I would say this but, I think I should have had more work!!! I just had too much of free time. So, I did what I usually do - I pondered over what was wrong with my life and what wasn't. So, what did I come up with? Well, read on to find out (if you wanna...)Wrongs :Why can't anyone ever understand that whenever my shoulder

Sumonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-15374890481119111932007-06-12T15:35:00.000+05:302007-06-12T15:46:38.473+05:30

It's been almost a month since I first started learning how to ride a two-wheeler. Well, I must say that there has been progress.For one, I have graduated from Dad's scooter to my own bike (a Honda Unicorn). I can now find balance easily so, I guess Dad's cycling lessons have helped. I am also beginning to enjoy the experience of riding.But, there are still some things that I would like to iron

Sumonoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-13439398573704500142007-05-28T00:55:00.000+05:302007-05-28T01:15:47.729+05:30

Went to watch Cheeni Kum at Sterling today. The promos of the movie had interested me greatly and I was interested in seeing whether the movie lived up to the interest it aroused in me.The movie starts with a quick introduction of the lead characters. No grand entry, no loud music. Just the beginning of a story. The story of a romance between a 64 yr old man and a 34 yr old woman. The story of

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Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-68654760507371714292007-05-20T22:17:00.000+05:302007-05-20T23:18:40.213+05:30

Started learning how to ride a two-wheeler today. The vehicle? My dad's trusty LML Vespa 150 NV. Turns out the learning process was just the opposite for me. No need for any coaching regarding clutch release, gear changing, braking distances etc. What I needed was help with balancing!!! So, I suppose it must have presented a very comical sight to the passers-by at the Marine Drive service road. I

Sumonoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-66764154991312258902007-05-19T23:58:00.000+05:302008-12-09T21:56:16.095+05:30

Looks like the 24 hr time period has not yet started.Apologies for the picture quality. The guard just wouldn't let me take a front-on pic.

Sumonoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-87565291856828373522007-05-13T12:52:00.000+05:302007-05-20T23:20:35.386+05:30

When I checked my blog today, I found that my last post date was 15th April, 2007. Whew!!! Almost a month ago!!! Yeah yeah...I know!!! I should have posted a long time back, especially considering that it's been a week since I have returned from vacation. But, hey!!! The laziness has finally subsided and I have finally decided to put pen to paper...well, fingers to the keys, at least!!!Hmm, where

Sumonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-22415072293701627612007-04-15T23:14:00.001+05:302007-04-15T23:22:25.360+05:30

Again, a long time since the last post. I know, I know!!! I should write more frequently...blah...blah!!! Some of the anonymous ppl commenting here feel I shouldn't write at all!!! Ah, but then, I am digressing!!! Blogger's block!!! Promise it wont happen again (believe me at your own risk!!!)It's been a very busy couple of weeks in office. A big release, a big problem, a quick solution, new

Sumonoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-15149227982216475292007-03-25T23:19:00.000+05:302007-03-25T23:43:17.867+05:30

I just read RMLR's latest post about how his kiddie antics are the topic of conversation at most of his family functions. This set me thinking. What is it about the things we do as a kid that makes us so adorable to our elders?I, for one, am constantly tormented by this incident being recalled at every gathering of my extended family. It seems that there used to be an 11 lakh State lottery that

Sumonoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-82018593248358736052007-03-19T00:44:00.000+05:302008-12-09T21:56:16.366+05:30

It is actually more fun to drive on a Saturday evening, as compared to a Sunday evening. I bought a camera last week and I must say that Canon sure delighted me. I am thinking of going for a jog in the mornings at Marine Drive but, somehow, I never get up before 9. It was a waste of a night watching India lose to Bangladesh. I wonder whether I should try GMAT this year. As of now, I

Sumonoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-87807276323444429492007-03-04T17:10:00.000+05:302007-03-04T17:32:41.305+05:30

I was reading my friend, AD's latest post on how people tend to say that modern music has less value as compared to the good old days. This got me thinking. When can we say that any music is good? It may be simple for those technically trained or at least, inclined towards music to quantify the various parameters which may help us decide whether a given piece of music is good or bad. But, what

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-15527196902687610422007-02-19T13:08:00.000+05:302007-02-19T14:11:26.318+05:30

Started reading "City of Gold" by Gillian Tindall this weekend. Felt really nice to read about the history of Bombay. Gillian presents the topic with an admirable amount of honesty, in spite of being a Brit, herself. There is no glossing over the materialistic motives of the British behind developing Bombay. At the same time, there is also a definite mention of the resistance of the original

Sumonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-24486721470974931442007-01-30T23:15:00.000+05:302008-12-09T21:56:17.346+05:30

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Went to watch Salaam-e-Ishq at Regal yesterday to see what the hype was all about. Huge starcast, nice songs, catchy promos. But, somehow, to me, it didn't live up to expectations. Read on to find out why.The movie is about 6 couples. About how they go about their respective lives and how love supposedly keeps them connected. Err...make that 5 couples. Coz the Sohail Khan - Isha Koppikar pair

Sumonoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-73635497595732961732007-01-21T22:45:00.000+05:302007-01-21T22:54:00.558+05:30

The following is an excerpt from the book 'The Joy of Achievement' by R. M. Lala. It is about his conversations with the legendary J. R. D. Tata.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JRD : My recollections of very early babyhood days are nil. But I remember when I was about four, must have been 1908, I got a thrashing from my father for

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-75151208051974701122007-01-08T15:34:00.001+05:302007-01-08T15:49:04.934+05:30

It's been 2 weeks since I last wrote a post. Holiday season...long break. Actually, a lot has been happenning. Most importantly, CAT results were declared. I ended up scoring a wee bit less than around 6000 other ppl taking the exam!!! With such a stellar performance, a double I tag was as likely as seeing a bikini clad girl in Saudi Arabia. I still have hopes of a call from a couple of other

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-40130446585056306542006-12-25T22:50:00.000+05:302008-12-09T21:56:17.981+05:30

It is always fun to watch a row of double-deckers. Add to that, a sunset over the slums, and you have a very nice Saturday evening.

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Hectic weekend? You bet!!! On Saturday, my cousin got married. Now, under normal circumstances, that's OK, but when the stupid priest decrees that the solemnisation should take place at 10 am sharp, that's danger bells ringing. An early rise at 5.30 am, a quick shower and we were off. Well, at least me and Dad were!!! In Mom's case, it was get up, check face, have bath, check face, check saree,

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-47330754630141530312006-12-07T20:40:00.001+05:302006-12-07T20:55:58.313+05:30

Today, I found an article in the Mumbai Mirror, giving information about a suspected murder that took supposedly place in Model House, last Saturday. The accused have now been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. All this brings to mind the days when it seemed they would get away with, even, murder. One should have been there to believe the amount of bullying the accused would resort to in

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-70489208713793726412006-11-28T23:08:00.000+05:302006-11-28T23:19:11.083+05:30

Gave the baap of all exams, CAT on Sunday, the 19th of November, 2006. I still don't know what I am supposed to expect. It turned out to be ridiculously easy. Now, if only I could solve Maths fast!!! Sigh!!!I expected the next exam (IIFT) to deliver me from the excruciating agony of waiting for the CAT result. I should have known better. For the first time since times immemorial, IIFT was

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1163516429994099182006-11-14T20:30:00.001+05:302006-11-14T20:30:56.977+05:30

It's been a long time since I have written a post. Principal reasonfor this being the inhuman amount of work being piled upon all of usin office. Lots of things have happened since the "fish" incident. Forstarters, I went for the Champions Trophy final at the Brabourne.Pretty exciting stuff, totally paisa vasool. I experienced thepleasure of watching Chris Gayle cart McGrath to all parts of

Sumonoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1161980154467416442006-10-28T01:45:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:56.741+05:30

Had gone to the famous restaurant Gajalee, at Phoenix Mills, onTuesday for dinner. The place had been recommended to Dad by many ofhis friends, plus Bombay Times had also waxed eloquent about it. So,we decided to give it a try. I must say we were totally disappointed.The menu was way too limited. And all their specialities were charged'as per size'. Now, don't get me wrong. I don't generally pay

Sumonoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1161186505711336692006-10-18T21:18:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:56.494+05:30

Came to know 2 days ago that a very good friend of mine was having hermarriage fixed. The unfortunate part is that I came to know this fromanother friend, not from her. To top it all, she knew her groom forover a year!!!All this makes one think. Are all friends we consider close to usreally that close? Or is their definition of closeness different? Iwas discussing this exact point with A

Sumonoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1160471518239324502006-10-10T14:41:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:56.246+05:30

Owing to a complete lack of consideration for his well-being andhealth on part of his company, this author has now slipped into atemporary state of professional coma.But he will rise.......only to be thwarted again!!!

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1158391203767882482006-09-16T11:59:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:55.590+05:30

Got tagged by Everyman to write this one. Had thought of so many different things to mention here, but when the time to actually put down those things has come, my courage seems to desert me. Still, I must try...I am thinking about ... what should this kind of a tag be called. I mean this is not an explicit tag, its implied. Kinda like the difference between a simile and a metaphor. Does anyone

Sumonoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1157908238787430782006-09-10T22:34:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:55.254+05:30

Ever had that feeling of impending doom? When all seems hopeless, when nothing you try seems to work!!! I am currently experiencing my first bout of office stress. What happens when you are responsible to take data backup, and the backup procedure used by you is incorrect? What happens when the main computer crashes beyond recovery and the new data repository refuses to recognise the backup? What

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1157304029479233292006-09-03T22:44:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:54.722+05:30

A few days ago, during dinner at a restaurant near office, a colleague, who was a new migrant to Bombay, asked me very innocently, "When you eat chicken, do you eat only hens?" Needless to say, he was a strict veggie.My equally innocent (at least, it was when I said it!!!) reply was, "Yeah, they generally keep the cocks only for breeding!!!"

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Well, it feels nice to be here in Bombay once again for the Ganapati festival. Last year, I had to give it a miss because of my ILP in $#%^%$ Bhubaneswar. Now, don't get me wrong!!! I did enjoy my stay in Bhubaneswar and getting away from home was not as bad as I thought it would be. But, one does yearn for home when typical Bombay festivals like Ganeshotsav come along. And believe me, hearing

Sumonoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1156096819102028322006-08-20T23:02:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:54.097+05:30

Had been to G7 at Bandra to watch Omkara alongwith V, P, SC, RK and RS. Unfortunately, we didn't get tickets for the 3.30pm show we had planned on watching. For some reason, we hung around the area and went for the 6.30pm show. I must say I wasn't disappointed.The movie starts off with a bang, an expletive in the very first dialogue!!! Wow.....this movie must be something, you think. Vishal

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1155572606970430522006-08-14T21:33:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:53.853+05:30

Ever had that feeling?? You get out of bed and look forward to 3-4 hours of blissful quizzing. Ahh...Utopia!!! Alas, Utopia is fictional!!! The quizzing is thwarted by the infantile insistence of Dad that I meet some stupid relatives who are coming over to India after 15 years!!! They had some idiotic desire to see their long-lost nephew, who was soooo small when they saw him last!!! As if that's

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1155571326537416362006-08-14T19:56:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:53.573+05:30

An urban setting, a director with an excellent track record, good music and a star cast to die for. These are the ingredients which will draw the crowds to the theatres to watch one of the most awaited movies of the year - Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna!!! And does the movie live up to the hype surrounding it? Read on to find out.One of the first things to strike you in the movie is the camerawork....

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It feels so nice to meet your college friends after a long time....you wish time stood still.The sea breeze is wonderful, but the sea spray is yucky!!!I look HUGE compared to my friend, A!!!I like the World Space Radio ad....somehow, it is sooo convincing!!!Zara Zara from Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein is easily the most erotic song of recent times (well, for me at least!!!).I am beginning to wonder why

Sumonoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1153679326978219102006-07-23T23:54:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:52.173+05:30

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Was looking forward to a completely free weekend ahead of me, yesterday in office when Mom messaged to tell me that her cell service had been temporarily discontinued. It seems the bill I had paid online had not been credited to her account. An hour of communication with my bank and her cell company later, I came to know that I had keyed in the wrong number while paying the bill. MISTAKE NO. 1!!!

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1153067846396769462006-07-16T21:11:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:51.770+05:30

Went for Golmaal yesterday, simply coz of the hype created by my friends. Thought, why not give it a try. I must say that I certainly wasn't disappointed. The movie begins by outlining the extent to which 4 friends are willing to go, in order to lay their hands on some easy money. Then, just when you are beginning to hate the lazy slobs, the narrative mellows down a bit and reveals snippets from

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Earlier in the day, I had thought that I would write about the day I spent with my friends, giving them a treat on the occasion of my birthday. However, the day was marred by a series of events that took place in Bombay this morning. All of us were sitting in the Bombay Blues outlet at Shopper's Stop, Andheri, when we got wind of the news that there was rioting going on in many parts of Bombay.

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Just yesterday, a quizzing friend of mine, NI, called up to wish me a Happy Birthday. During the course of the conversation we had, one question he asked really made me think. "Does it feel any different becoming 23?"Come to think of it, it certainly doesn't. I am still the same fat and lazy chap I was a year ago. I still get angry at the drop of a hat. I still love to drive the wheels off my car

Sumonoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1151135602448623332006-06-24T13:19:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:51.110+05:30

The monsoons in Bombay can provide for some really good pictures of the landmarks in Bombay, pictured against the dark skies.

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Got tagged by Shainu to pen down 6 weird things about myself. Somehow, I have a VERY bad feeling that this one is not going to go too well.....Hey I got the first one... I generally tend to believe in my inability to do things......(now go and figure that one out)!!! I absolutely HATE it when someone leaves a book lying around on the floor. I cant stand it if someone apart from my Dad so

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After a lazy Saturday in office, my feet take me to Fort Market for the journey home. After a long wait of 15 min, I spot her in the distance - the red standing out nicely against the white backdrop of the RBI Central Office. A brief halt, and we are off!!! Past the huge dome of the GPO, the spires of VT and the BMC headquarters, the old lady of Boribunder, we crawl. Then, its smooth sailing past

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1149964322484656162006-06-07T23:58:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:50.656+05:30

Last week's rains caused quite a lot of chaos here, most of which was due to the panic which set in amongst the people when they recalled the horrors of 26/7. Still, the first rains in Bombay are always fun!!!

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Its really surprising, the number of times you will see this building in movies, and yet, never even give a second glance as you pass by it. I will not say anything more.....just sit back and take in the wonderful craftsmanship of the British era.....simply put, BOMBAY at its best.

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Zoom into the second image and you will find the seal of the erstwhile Great Indian Peninsular Railway, now known as Central Railway.

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Found this article on Chetan's blog. Do go through it...it's worth a read.

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Very often, for no reason whatsoever, my mind is full of questions. Thought I will put down a few of them here for......well.....for no particular reason!!!! ;-)Why must I follow all the rules while driving, when all the other drivers on the road are authorised to break the rules whenever they want to?Why must I set an example for all my cousins? No one set an example for me!!!Why must I be

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1148233779634478822006-05-21T23:12:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:49.113+05:30

Had to go to Borivali yesterday for a birthday party. So, what was the problem? Quadrupling work on the track resulted in cancellation of trains and, consequently, there was a lot of traffic on the road, even on the WE highway. Result? Tempers running high and driving becoming erratic.Let's just say that I tried to cut off a Qualis driver who tried to squeeze me out of my lane, which resulted in

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1147553822518667832006-05-14T01:16:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:48.892+05:30

Just 2 days ago, I read the shocking piece of news in the papers. Sterling theatre was closing down to make way for a multiplex!!! How?? Why??? #$@#%!!!!It seems like ages ago when I walked into that large foyer, holding my parents' hands, eager to watch 'Dennis the Menace'. My first reaction upon entering was, "Ooooooohhh!!!!'. The auditorium was as small as the foyer was big. A really nice and

Sumonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1147550819927512112006-05-13T11:30:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:48.480+05:30

Went for the movie today, after office, just to enjoy myself. I must say I was not thrilled, but it was paisa vasool.An interesting narrative style is adopted by M/s Abbas and Mustan which involves the clever replaying of the story so that the entire point can be grasped properly. The only problem?? The director duo loses sight of the basic point they had tried to ingrain into the viewers' minds.

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Now, if only they operated these buses on the regular routes......Sigh!!!!

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Was absent from Bombay for a whole week. Had managed to wrestle a whole week's leave from my PL. My holiday destination?? Good ol' Pune and Mahabaleshwar. The icing?? T'was gonna be a driving holiday!!--------------------------------------------------------------------Do top up ur brake oil before leaving on a long distance drive. A sinking brake pedal and a hysterical Mom, both on the expressway

Sumonoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1146413551742768422006-04-30T21:39:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:47.653+05:30

A week ago, duty in office called for making 300+ transactions, each of which requires the user to click on OK. Now, who said that big fat books were a waste of time???

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Read recently in the papers that more quotas may be introduced in the IITs and IIMs soon. The man behind all this? The great (HA!!) Arjun Singh!!! The excuse being provided is that it is a constitutional provision which is being followed. The point of this exercise? The "progress" of the "backward" castes in society at large.56 years ago, when the constitution was created, the makers had put in a

Sumonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10795420.post-1144603089582921582006-04-09T22:45:00.000+05:302006-11-14T20:30:47.181+05:30

Took this pic in the lift in office. Seems like even the makers of warning signs take it for granted that Indians are used to overcrowding!!!

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I had taken this pic around a month ago when I had waited outside Mac (VT). It seems the policeman had stopped this cabbie, when he suddenly decided to make a run for it, little realising that the smart "Mama" was holding his license. Here we see the cabbie torn between the option of running away or facing the irate cop. Nevertheless to say, he backed up and meekly faced impending doom!!!(

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Saif Ali Khan in an English movie?? I had heard of Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia et al doing the odd English film, but Saif?? Now this was new. This curiosity took me to Sterling to watch Being Cyrus. What did I think? Read on.Right from the beginning, it strikes you that this film is different from the rest of the pack. There is no grand entry of the hero, hardly any background score and no

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Took this pic at BKC just outside my office. Rather odd placement of the zebra crossing, isnt it?Uhh....looks like chicken WILL get to cross the road after all!!!

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Some things just dont change, do they?? (Pic Courtesy : Mid-Day)

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