I keep asking my friends, colleagues, acquaintances, relatives, in fact every one I see every day to read my blogg. Some of them read, some swear, some even call back and say ‘hey, it was cool’!
But, there are a few who really interests me. They are the ones who start with “how do you write such superficial stuffs, for God’s sake!” I aggressively counter them – ‘what do mean by superficial? They are what I think, feel or experience. That’s all!’ “Sure, but if you are filling up this universe with junk, don’t you think you have some moral responsibilities towards it at least!” they counter argue. They leave me with their piece of advice as well “pls write something substantial”
Hmmn… universe, junk, substantial…my goodness, I never knew I had so much power!
What do you think guys? Should I or should I not?
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Oh Football!
I never knew Australia played football. I also did not know that, in fact, they not only play but also get qualified to World Cup! I guess that’s my ignorance. Anyways, I was discussing the same with another equally ignorant friend of mine. However, she follows football much more frequently than I do. And she made a very interesting comment. She said Australia has about 22 people in their country, of these 11 plays cricket and the remaining plays football!
Wow!!!
But seriously, if we look in to the statement and see the teams playing in this World Cup, like Ivory Coast, Trinidad and many others, this statement doesn’t look incredible at all!
Now the question that arises in my mind is this: apart from the 15 odd people that play cricket in India (I am including the reserves, you see!), what is it that the remaining billion odd people are doing? Yes, I know they are making software for rest of the world and are collecting credit card payments for users across the globe, but then we also do play football, man! And we have been playing it so the last 115 odd years! (It’s the Mohan Bagan, the oldest Football Team in Asia founded in 1889, comprising of all native Indians that defeated the East Yorkshire Regiment to lift the 1911 IFA Shield).
Will there be day when all Indians will get an opportunity to cheer and support the Indian team in World Cup and not fight for individual favorites like Brazil, England or Argentina!!! I don’t have the patience to wait and see…
Wow!!!
But seriously, if we look in to the statement and see the teams playing in this World Cup, like Ivory Coast, Trinidad and many others, this statement doesn’t look incredible at all!
Now the question that arises in my mind is this: apart from the 15 odd people that play cricket in India (I am including the reserves, you see!), what is it that the remaining billion odd people are doing? Yes, I know they are making software for rest of the world and are collecting credit card payments for users across the globe, but then we also do play football, man! And we have been playing it so the last 115 odd years! (It’s the Mohan Bagan, the oldest Football Team in Asia founded in 1889, comprising of all native Indians that defeated the East Yorkshire Regiment to lift the 1911 IFA Shield).
Will there be day when all Indians will get an opportunity to cheer and support the Indian team in World Cup and not fight for individual favorites like Brazil, England or Argentina!!! I don’t have the patience to wait and see…
Monday, June 05, 2006
My Da Vinci Code!
I was in MG Road on Sunday. I had nothing to do at home and was also thinking on upgrading my shoe collection. So, the one and only destination is MG Road!
It was around 2:30 PM when I hit the place. The weather was excellent (as I had written earlier) and it was nice walking along the road aimlessly.
Thus I landed up to a street book seller. Reading all the things that are happening with Da Vinci Code, and having read the book myself, I was rather curious when I sighted the particular book on their “shelf”. So, I asked “Bhaisab kitne ka hai?” how much it is for?
“120 ruppiah!” the man said. “Lelijiye, bahot hit hai!”. I was already enjoying the conversation. “120 to bahut jyada hai. Thik se dam bolo” I said. “saw se kam to hogahi nehi” the book seller loses interest and throws the book back to the end. I showed a mock disappointment, and walked away.
It was not even 200 meters that I saw another book seller. Again, I checked the price. This time, to my surprise, the price offered was 100 and he was ready to give me at 90. I walked away as it is.
I took a turn from old Times of India office to the Church Street. Opposite to BPL office, there was another young man sitting with a heap of paper backs which almost looked new. My eyes started looking for Da Vinci Code, and it did not take more than a second to see one. “How much are you going to give me that book for?” I asked him in English. “75/-“ pat came the reply. “I can only afford 50”. I was almost looking sad. “not possible sister. These are pirated copies, and I cant sell beyond 65. 60 is my cost”. I was not willing to give up. “are you sure? Because I know I can get this book for 50 rupees if I walk a little further down the street.” Oopps, now he will understand I am new to Bangalore!. “Ok. Take it. Let me start the selling even at a loss”. I was surprised. I took the book, paid him 50 bucks and went away. I read the original book some times back and was intrigued. Now I have the duplicate for my book shelf!
It was around 2:30 PM when I hit the place. The weather was excellent (as I had written earlier) and it was nice walking along the road aimlessly.
Thus I landed up to a street book seller. Reading all the things that are happening with Da Vinci Code, and having read the book myself, I was rather curious when I sighted the particular book on their “shelf”. So, I asked “Bhaisab kitne ka hai?” how much it is for?
“120 ruppiah!” the man said. “Lelijiye, bahot hit hai!”. I was already enjoying the conversation. “120 to bahut jyada hai. Thik se dam bolo” I said. “saw se kam to hogahi nehi” the book seller loses interest and throws the book back to the end. I showed a mock disappointment, and walked away.
It was not even 200 meters that I saw another book seller. Again, I checked the price. This time, to my surprise, the price offered was 100 and he was ready to give me at 90. I walked away as it is.
I took a turn from old Times of India office to the Church Street. Opposite to BPL office, there was another young man sitting with a heap of paper backs which almost looked new. My eyes started looking for Da Vinci Code, and it did not take more than a second to see one. “How much are you going to give me that book for?” I asked him in English. “75/-“ pat came the reply. “I can only afford 50”. I was almost looking sad. “not possible sister. These are pirated copies, and I cant sell beyond 65. 60 is my cost”. I was not willing to give up. “are you sure? Because I know I can get this book for 50 rupees if I walk a little further down the street.” Oopps, now he will understand I am new to Bangalore!. “Ok. Take it. Let me start the selling even at a loss”. I was surprised. I took the book, paid him 50 bucks and went away. I read the original book some times back and was intrigued. Now I have the duplicate for my book shelf!
Friday, June 02, 2006
I love you Bangalore, but ...
The weather in Bangalore is excellent these days. It’s the monsoon time, and the regular showers have cooled down the city. Sitting in my office and facing the precisely manicured garden outside, I see the sun shining. Its 4.30 pm, and in while, as I see everyday, the sky will be filled with black clouds, there will be cool breeze and we will all get ready for the evening downpour.
I am falling in love with this place. Seriously!
But, there are a few areas that are bothering me as well.
Like, I was waiting at the bus stop the other day in Whitefield, near Graphite India. I had to catch the Volvo and get dropped at Hope Farm. It was 6:55 pm, still broad day light and at least 50 odd people around me.
So what happened? A few Truck drivers & helpers, a couple of tempo drivers and a man driving Ford Ikon either stopped in front of me or slowed down, made some obscene gestures and invited me into their vehicles.
I was shocked! I am standing in a place from where SAPP, IBM, I-Flex, TESCO, CISCO etc., are only stone throw away. So I am not the strang “other sex” in a deserted location. Neither I was wearing a so called “provoking” dress!(In fact I was wearing a salwar suit, my regular office clothe which covered me from top to bottom!)
Due to my profession, I have visited several parts of the country – big metros to small towns and for several years now – but this was my first experience; that also in the most developed, intellectually driven, culturally aware Bangalore – the Silicon Valley of India!
Is it time to take break and ponder?
I am falling in love with this place. Seriously!
But, there are a few areas that are bothering me as well.
Like, I was waiting at the bus stop the other day in Whitefield, near Graphite India. I had to catch the Volvo and get dropped at Hope Farm. It was 6:55 pm, still broad day light and at least 50 odd people around me.
So what happened? A few Truck drivers & helpers, a couple of tempo drivers and a man driving Ford Ikon either stopped in front of me or slowed down, made some obscene gestures and invited me into their vehicles.
I was shocked! I am standing in a place from where SAPP, IBM, I-Flex, TESCO, CISCO etc., are only stone throw away. So I am not the strang “other sex” in a deserted location. Neither I was wearing a so called “provoking” dress!(In fact I was wearing a salwar suit, my regular office clothe which covered me from top to bottom!)
Due to my profession, I have visited several parts of the country – big metros to small towns and for several years now – but this was my first experience; that also in the most developed, intellectually driven, culturally aware Bangalore – the Silicon Valley of India!
Is it time to take break and ponder?
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