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 18:59 | 29/Jul/2008
Start From Here
Review of a book I read some time back. 'Start From Here' is a novel by Sean French.  Mark Foll – the main protagonist works in an insurance company in London.  His job is dull, mundane that of making calls to people at random from morning to evening.  One day he asks for 'fun' and his life is changed forever.He is dispatched with Giles – the claim... more...
 21:00 | 17/Jun/2008
Commuting Experiences VI
Paradise coffin Makers Another thing I never fail to observe during my commutation is the way my thoughts are suddenly drawn to death.If I am on the right side of the bus, I can see the Catholic cemetery.  But most of the times I am seated on the left.  And on the left side, just opposite to the cemetery in the same vicinity is a small shop with th... more...
 19:39 | 29/May/2008
Bombay - a cosmopolis
A 13 minute documentary by Paromita Vohra, titled ‘Cosmopolis – A tale of two cities’.  It shatters the myth that Bombay is a Cosmopolitan.  Bombay, said to accept all and sundry in its ever wide arms providing shelter and employment, is not really so. In a small documentary of just thirteen minutes, Paromita Vohra says it all.  The abundance of th... more...
 16:18 | 18/May/2008
Menakaa
Menakaa - a dance ballet I attended on 2d May.  It was the premiere show and the hall was packed! The chief guest gracing the occasion was the yesteryear’s reigning queen of bollowood – Vyjantimala!The dancers were exquisite in all their finery and such graceful movements.  The music given by the famous Guru Kaarikkudi Mani was mesmerising….. .  Th... more...
 23:02 | 21/Apr/2008
Commuting Experiences V
A silly blog This narration is about some observations I made while inside the bus.  Amusing ones, actually.  Thought I will share it with my fellow Ilanders.  This morning I was seated next to a college girl. And her friends were seated in the front seat.  The girls were animatedly chatting away.   They were conversing in Telugu and in between use... more...
 21:53 | 10/Apr/2008
Tibetan Uprising
With the Beijing 2008 Olympics drawing near, the Tibetans are drawing the attention of the whole world to their plight.  Tibet has been occupied by the Chinese for nearly fifty years.  The citizens of Tibet are under the Military rule of China.Now that the Olympics are being held in Beijing in August, 08, the Tibetans across the world are using thi... more...
 22:56 | 25/Mar/2008
A long walk down memory lane
Heck No! I am not going to bore you people with all of my memories!! Only some!This week I had four days off due to the continuous holidays of Milad-un-Nabi, Good Friday and Holi and finally Sunday.  So I went to my home town, this time determined to clear all my things.  My cousin (who is a few years younger to me ) and I got down to clear the boo... more...
 11:57 | 20/Mar/2008
America America
Check out this vedio folks- a sattire about the American War.  Song written by Kamala Bhasin, sung by Bombay Jayashree.  'American war paar da' - Look at the American war'. A small song of about 5 minutes.  Hats off to the ones who dared to make it!!   more...
 21:42 | 5/Mar/2008
The Weekend Getaway
This weekend I and my other colleagues were slotted to slog for a progaramme we organised at an Institute about 30 kilometers away from the city.  It is an in-house programme so that meant we had to stay there till Monday afternoon.Fully prepared to sweat it out, we went to the venue and were surprised to see the place.  It was in an almost seclude... more...
 14:48 | 24/Feb/2008
Commuting Experiences IV
Innocent till proven guiltyOne evening while commuting back home, the bus was unusually crowded. I got a seat after some standing, that too adjusted one. So three of us were seating on one seat! And those who were standing were almost hugging each other.( Hahahaha).Suddenly there was a commotion from behind, where the men are seated and stand when ... more...
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 Alex Gomes | 16:37 | 29/Jul/2008
Friends: (363)  | Interests: Sports,Philosophy...
The Strength Of A Nation
Hi FolksWhile surfing the net I am across this beautiful and meanigful poem and I would like to share with You"ll.The strength of a Nation is not foundin the blind commitment to a politicalparty. It is found in the undyingdevotion to one"s family and country.The strength of a nation is not foundin the celebration of the rich and the famous.It is fo...  more...
 swift swift | 22:45 | 27/Jul/2008
Friends: (29)  | City: Lucknow  | Interests: Simply to say...,...
Reviving old days...
Reviving Old Days…Dear friends, here is one more bunch of words which was really heart touching for me.Grandpa and Grandma always got very excited when they recalled the old days they were together.They made a decision, one day to make it “yesterday once more”.They made a date on the riverbank they used to go when they were young.The next day, Gran...  more...
 praveen sharma | 11:50 | 30/Jul/2008
Friends: (814)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: To love is to suf...
Shayar. . .
Yeh yakayak kya hua hai , Dil mera shaa"ir hua hai ! Koi khushboo hai hawaa main ,Aaj khush khush si zameen hai.Baadalon ke paar nikali,Ik subah jaise nayi hai. Chand kehata hai chalo ,Kuchh mod ke aage khushi hai, Ab khatam hone ko hain,Jo dooriyan tumane sahi hai.Pyaas ki lambi talashen,Manzilon tak aa gayin hai,Itne ...  more...
 MuntajibKhan... | 17:03 | 24/Jul/2008
Friends: (81)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Reading, writing,...
Urdu shayari
Jiski qurbat mein qarar bahut thaUska milna dushwar bahut thaJo na tha mere hathon ki lakeeron meinUss shaqs se mujhe pyar bahut thaJiss ko na tha mera hal-e-dil maloomUss shaqs ka mujhko intezaar bahut thaNa chahte huve bhi bhula diya usay humneKya karte iss baat pe uska israar bahut tha English translation:Whose proximity was such soothingYet, a ...  more...
 Kush A | 21:34 | 26/Jul/2008
Friends: (174)  | City: BLR  | Interests: Football, books, ...
Love and Hate...
So, here is your latest dose of torture. Here's hoping you enjoy. Please give your comments and feedback so I can finetune my torture techniques :) When we were fifteen,I heard her say in her heart, to me'Will you love me?'Her eyes were clear as the sky...'I am incapable of loving,Will you cure me, mister?For my heart will, inspite of me, love you ...  more...
 KESHAV DAYAL | 13:53 | 27/Jul/2008
Friends: (46)  | City: NOIDA  | Interests: Peace, Co-existen...
GOOD WISHES
यह कविता की कुछ स्वरचित पंक्तिया ;ँ मैनें अपनी दिवंगत छोटी ब...  more...
 anilairen | 20:43 | 10/Jul/2008
Friends: (412)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: travelling music ...
rays of hope
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 janus janus | 18:41 | 28/Jul/2008
Friends: (320)  | City: Mumbai(Bombay)  | Interests: Yoga, music, cook...
Sunrise boulevard
 For many years have I witnessed the glorious sight of sunrise in Chennai. Yet, I realised with a start this time, that it has been many years since I kept my date with the rising run. Evenings I invariably made it to the beach when I am in town, but I realised I hadn’t been that regular. Which was a tragedy, since there’s few things as exhilaratin...  more...
 Kiran Raivad... | 10:58 | 26/Dec/2007
Friends: (180)  | City: Calcutta  | Interests: journalism, liter...
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART...FOR THE HEART. (Posting it as it may be useful/kr)  A chat with Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for its employees . The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone. Qn: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart? Ans:1. Diet - Less ...  more...
 aprajita laroia | 16:21 | 10/Jun/2008
Friends: (36)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Dancing...Readin ...
An UnTOld FeELnG..!!
Well..I've written Somethng Any Guy Wud HAv Written WHile GoINg THru aN UntOlD fEelnG..ALtHouGH m A gURL..bT i;Ve WrItteN tHIS StoRY bY d POiNT oF a Guy HUZ lOST hIS evErYtHNg There was nothing for me to do now except to fall on my knees and cry my heart out…..                When I was a kid, I had a girlfriend.  She also happened to be my classma...  more...
 friendly ghost | 12:02 | 9/May/2008
Friends: (351)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: Our economists & ...
Our world is coming unravelled
I'm continually amazed by a kind of public blindness to the obvious realities around us. I don't want to go into details, arguments, justifications etc. because they obscure the big picture. I don't want to talk about global warming, unsustainable growth, extinction of species etc. because they seem like distant theoretical stuff to us.I'm stating ...  more...
 AdityaDas Menon | 19:37 | 26/Jun/2008
Friends: (1208)  | City: Cochin  | Interests: Romantic Yogi
HANDS OF LOVE - PART -20-"TERELIYE"
HANDS OF LOVE - PART - 20 - "TERELIYE"Dedication to : All the readers of my blogs..........., The Majestic performing art - Kathakali“Kamdev,you are the GOD of cores of feelings, and emotions…Can u tell me, among all these, which one is perennial…..?” One day Narada asked  his younger brother……… The question prompted Kamadev to think for a while….T...  more...
 zoha khan | 22:47 | 20/Feb/2008
Friends: (7)  | City: sarni  | Interests: writting poems re...
Sorry friends may be this is the last time i'm posting something on my blog   but don't worry i'll be back with my full energy   till then GOOD BYE  more...
 Saurabh Mahajan | 02:11 | 27/Jul/2008
Friends: (22)  | City: NOIDA  | Interests: movies sports
merciful jehadis and lame duck leaders
thanks all the jehadis mercenaries for letting me to write this piece and for u to read this........i am alive just today because of them, its  their greatness that i havent been chosen the next target of death ,but our fellow brothers were not so lucky, they have been killed and are being on regular basis . years have passed since we are facing th...  more...
 sanjeev snehi | 01:07 | 31/Oct/2007
Friends: (1045)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: theatre, journali...
‘Eating the Earth’!
 Eating meat, dairy and eggs threatens our planet.You use much less land and water if you eat crops directly. Animals use most of the protein they eat to live, not 'grow' meat. So eating meat adds to water shortages, forest clearing, soil damage, use of oil-based pesticides - and climate change. "By 2050 the world's livestock will be consuming as m...  more...
 AAMEEN KHAN | 11:51 | 26/Jul/2008
Friends: (414)  | City: zelon  | Interests: DREAM SELLERS INT...
JINE KI RAAH
Nahi ho parichit tuum muuzsePheer bhi ek din parichit bannkar Aavogey  meri zindagi main tuumKaanto bharey mere ees zindagi mainPhool beechchaoge ek din tuum Akelapan mahsoos kar rahaahoonAkelaapan mera duur karane Zindagi banker aaoge ek din tuum Prem path par bhatak raha hoonPrem path dikhane  aaoge ek din tuum Oodaas bhari yeh zindagi meriKhuush...  more...
 Misty Bella | 16:26 | 23/Nov/2007
Friends: (35)  | City: Mumbai  | Interests: SEEKING MY NEW SE...
Jab We Met
Jab We Met Never in my entire life had I felt such a strong urge to get away by myself somewhere, anywhere, far from the daily grind. I realized that I badly needed a break if I were to be able to function normally without the bitterness and the grouses. Something else that had been brewing up for a while, suddenly failed to materialize, and I felt...  more...
 sunshine | 14:49 | 25/Jul/2008
Friends: (431)  | Interests: Time to roar and ...
Viagra for Diarrhea
Viagra for Diarrhea The lady teacher asks the pupils what kind of medicines they know and what they are used for. The first pupil said: 'Crocin' 'Very good! And what is it used for?' 'It is used for headache.' The second pupil said: “Calmpose' 'Excellent. And what it is used for?' 'To help you sleep.' Now it is Johnny's turn and he said: 'Viagra' '...  more...
 aravind das | 11:02 | 24/Jul/2008
Friends: (725)  | City: Vishakapatnam  | Interests: health,cinema,cur...
THE MAN WHO PAID THE BRIBE
Darling did u know who gave this money to these MPs on the eve of trust vote ?asked my wife.Who knows ?Nowdays it is difficult to belief anybody, because for reasons known better to them , these people could tell anything for their party.But they are telling Amar singh & Ahmad patel's name .....I know; but amar & ahmed are denying it vehmely & tell...  more...
 Shyama Menon | 13:12 | 28/Apr/2008
Friends: (610)  | City: Cochin  | Interests: Finding the real ...
Sree-Bhajji and a few reactions...
The mallus today are a confused lot! The men in particular are perplexed, dumbfounded even to see their poster boy of aggression, Sreesanth, weep like a baby on the IPL ground. I suspect some of them feel exposed ...a little emasculated collectively, maybe. Now don’t kill me guys I’m nothing but an observer! :D Is this the real macho mallu? A sobbi...  more...
 Arpit A | 20:12 | 17/May/2008
Friends: (114)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: Listening music ,...
Nice Experince
Hey Friends, Long time since I scribbled something here. Was way too busy with my own office chores but I regularly used to visit most of ur blogs and commented to them too frequently.  Well , had a real nice experience abt 10 days back. The main power supply of our office had some problem that day and somehow huge flames of fire started coming out...  more...
 el amor | 21:07 | 19/Jul/2008
Friends: (248)  | City: London  | Interests: painting, travelling
Blueman Group
Hi Friends,  I am back with a starter!!! Hope you'll enjoy the video and the message! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM-mfEMssy8 # cheers! elamor:)  more...
 Priyan Rebello | 10:47 | 14/Nov/2007
Friends: (157)  | City: Thiruvananthapuram  | Interests: call me at 099955...
Anything white.....
The insignia I forgot, In this world whether I exist. Each time I look into my hands. They are white against darkness. I am white and I wish to disappear. But the world is dark and I appear. Anything white can't fade. .......................Priyan...........  more...
 Animesh Raj | 19:01 | 25/Feb/2008
Friends: (159)  | City: Manipal  | Interests: Philately, numism...
Divided We Stand...
It takes only a faction of people to show us the kind of fractured society we live in. It takes only a group of rogues to let us realize how effete our police force is. It takes only a few common beings to let us know that we live in a country full of insensitive bigots who are not even ready for dialogue- violence is the only language they speak. ...  more...
 vchennai | 10:57 | 25/Jul/2008
Friends: (730)  | City: Madras  | Interests: movies, chatting
Intimacy
When your eyes close, our hearts open up.   When our lips meet, our feelings become one.   When I hold you close, Peace surrounds us both.   When I see your face, I see the intensity of your emotions.   Pain or pleasure? I wonder and ask, Your smile speaks louder than any word could.  more...
 Joseph Antony | 22:30 | 28/Jul/2008
Friends: (514)  | City: Kottayam,Changanacherry  | Interests: reading,movies, f...
" Do U Know ? "
What is HACCP?Introduction to HACCPHACCP plays a large role in ISO 22000. This means that if your company already has HACCP in place you are one step closer to ISO 22000. But what if your organization is not using HACCP and not familiar with it?A good knowledge of HACCP will be required for implementing your ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System....  more...
 Turbo Jet | 22:10 | 15/Jul/2008
Friends: (79)  | City: Kolkata  | Interests: Reading, writing,...
These Boots
These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll doone of these days these boots are gonna walk all over youMain ne kya kiya?Main bekasoorYou keep lying, when you oughta be truthin'You keep playin' where you shouldn't be playinOne of these days these boots are gonna walk all over youAre you ready boots? Start walkin'!Um , okay, I acce...  more...
 Smiling Dolphin | 19:15 | 14/Jun/2008
Friends: (314)  | City: Gurgaon  | Interests: Reading, Travelli...
Life is boring without 20-20
I miss the 20-20 a lot. It was a great three hours entertainment. BCCI should have more 20-20s and less of ODIs.It is good to see some of Rajasthan Royal Players, Shane Watson and Yusuf Pathan, make it to the national sides. I have a feeling with the way Dhoni is using Yusuf Pathan that Dhoni is setting Yusuf for failure.You can see the difference ...  more...
 rinki m | 08:39 | 13/Jul/2007
Friends: (77)  | Interests: blogging,travelli...
Lost
I am lost in this world,i lost my self before realising that,now is it today too late to realise?? I am not angry with any one in the world,but only with me.Does that mean i do not belong to this world?Still the lump is not going down my throat,Will water help?i want to hide myself or vanish from here,can anybody lend me a magic cloak like the one ...  more...
 smart techie | 08:43 | 29/Jun/2008
Friends: (10)  | Interests: Traveling, Readin...
Time Flew By
    Hello All,It has been a really long time since I have put up anything on myblog.....various reasons associated with that...started with the new'hectic' job, moved to a new city, issues with my pay checks not beingdeposited, back to no balance in the account, laziness....to name a few.The reason for switching back to blogging today was as I real...  more...
 Sanzeev Yadav | 18:17 | 22/Jul/2008
Friends: (457)  | City: Chengdu  | Interests: We wish & aspire ...
otherside
How long how long will I slideSeparate my side I dontI dont believe its badSlit my throatIts all I everI heard your voice through a photographI thought it up it brought up the pastOnce you know you can never go backIve got to take it on the othersideCenturies are what it meant to meA cemetery where I marry the seaStranger things could never change ...  more...
 ayesha afri | 16:02 | 13/Oct/2007
Friends: (261)  | City: dhaka  | Interests: blog ,book reading
why
There are no moonlight, no sunlight The earth is so dark… No wind to take breath.   There are no flowers No color The earth is colorless   There are no bird, no butterfly No song, no color, no light… No love, no humanity   The earth is so dark…so… Why  life?   more...
 Richard | 13:47 | 3/Jun/2008
Friends: (414)  | City: Johannesburg  | Interests: Charity Travellin...
VIOLENCE
Thye violent situation that swept many areas of South Africa has been covered by many news channels in both print and audio visual. The tragedy is that many peope lost their lives and others were displaced.  The hype of xenophobia hass been echoed by many people including many in government, the media, and ordinary people. The upper and  middle cla...  more...
 Krishna Prasad | 13:42 | 27/Jul/2008
Friends: (1503)  | Interests: Reading, Writing,...
Food Wastage
FOOD SHORTAGE Preface: I heard in BBC Radio one day morning that Somalia is suffering with acute food shortage.  There was an interview with an unknown woman of Somalia village that she used to take maize powder and some times she used to take Animal Feed in order to subside the hunger.   This is a horrific situation. Also, she told that when she e...  more...
 Skiyajudeen | 18:37 | 29/Jul/2008
Friends: (109)  | City: Chennai(Madras)  | Interests: Shopping, music,c...
"June 27th "
Today is a special day.... I dont know how my feelings....really i made a call to u but ... I thought it would be useless....I still remember this day... coz I considered that old man who is ur father as my "grandpa" .... ..... but .... How I can say now ..... Deep inside my heart I want to come there...  more...
 amar snh | 17:46 | 27/Jul/2008
Friends: (1237)  | City: Delhi  | Interests: travelling, makin...
is it possible ?
Hi, fellow islandersAn idea has been in mind for quite some timeI can not say it is possible ?We all know that most countries in west have increasingly ageing population. These have started draining the social system  for providing support and services to the aged persons. With less and less people in working age group, the cost of providing variou...  more...
 D B | 22:32 | 8/Jul/2008
Friends: (783)  | City: Kolkata  | Interests: music, making fri...
RE: MY LAST POST
Hi friendz...this post is in reply with ur valuable comments for "My last post". There is no exact reason behind leaving iland. I'm just tired and extremely weird nowadays. Most probably these days r the most critical in my life till date. I'm just trying to keep a balance between the good and the dark side of mine n it seems that the later will wi...  more...
 Samprati Me | 13:16 | 23/May/2008