Thursday, April 20, 2006

Wanna read the Ramayana!

Hey, me just found one blog in which one noble person is translating into english the entire EPIC ramanyana and blogging it!! Strange but true. Me have read several posts for the past 1 week and find it interesting. Its for fools like me who do not have any clue about the great epic.

Even you can start reading this at the following blog:

http://srirangapuravihara.blogspot.com

The author of the blog is Mr. Anand Ramamoorthy. All thanks to Mr. Anand for his epic effort.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Interest in life!!

Me seem to have lost interest life!! Such a sweeping statement! seems like. Donno why? but hardly anthing interests me offlate, rather since a month. Me do not find anything so worthwhile to spend time on. Not that me have stopped eating food, going to office or other regular stuff. Can't help but to continue doing this as survival matters. Just donno why, but me do not find anything really to cling onto life. Me suppose that everybody in life clings onto something which motivates them to carry on with life normally. Or some goal which takes them places! Me never had any goal in life, nor do me seem like having one :-(
Somebody please tell me what do me do now????????

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

As usual......

As usual nothing much happening. Infact me was down and out last month. But somehow me have managed to recover to certain extent. Being in a supervisory role me had to take care of lot of evaluations, did it with relative ease, though had to break head at time. Me pretty ok with my evaluation, though was expecting lot of questions from the manager, but evaluation was done in typical my manager ishtyle!!! Need to fight for a decent salary as currently being paid peanuts!!!
Hardly had a thought on my marriage, me know that me ageing day by day. But however this process requires certain pain areas (as me call it) to be rectified or dealt with. Some good news is that me will be off to God's own country by mid April, hoping to rest for a few days. Some uncertainty on this as no travel arrangements have yet been made. Hoping for the best.
From the past two weeks me in UK shift which has thrown me out of gear as me not used to this. Hardly able to have lunch everyday due to the odd timing of the shift. Last week had some problem with my left eye and went to the doctor. By the time me met the doctor the problem/pain had subsided and really felt why did me do got doctor and spend nearly 200 bucks for the same.????
Also after that me have not been able to take the prescribed medicines on time. Simply wasting money, maybe problem of plently now???!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

lyrics

Me had been searching for this lyrics from a long long time. Finally me found it. Just have a look at the meaning of these lines..........

Movie Name: Prem Geet
Lyric Name: Honton Se Chhoo Lo Tum
Lyricists: Indeevar
Music Director: Jagjit Singh
Singer(s): Jagjit Singh


Hm mm mm mm, hm hm hm hm hm hm hm
(Honton se chhoo lo tum
Mera geet amar kar do) - 2
Ban jaao meet mere
Meri preet amar kar do
Honton se chhoo lo tum
Mera geet amar kar do
(Na umr ki seema ho
Na janm ka ho bandhan) - 2
Jab pyaar kare koi
To dekhe keval mann
(Nayi reet chalaakar tum
Yeh reet amar kar do) - 2
(Aakaash ka soonapan
Mere tanha mann mein) - 2
Paayal chhankaati tum
Aa jaao jeevan mein
Saansein dekar apni
Sangeet amar kar do
Sangeet amar kar do
Mera geet amar kar do
(Jag ne chheena mujhse
Mujhe jo bhi laga pyaara) - 2
Sab jeeta kiye mujhse
Main har dam hi haara
(Tum haarke dil apna
Meri jeet amar kar do) - 2
Honton se chhoo lo tum
Mera geet amar kar do

Badi Mushkil Hai

Hindi Song Title: Badi Mushkil Hai
Hindi Movie/Album Name: ANJAAM
Singer(s): ABHIJEET
Source: http://www.hindilyrix.com/songs/get_song_Badi%20Mushkil%20Hai.html

Hindi Lyrics:
Badi mushkil hai, khoya mera dil hai - 2
Koi usse dhoondke laaye na
Badi mushkil hai, khoya mera dil hai
Koi usse dhoondke laaye na
Jaake kahan main rapat likhaaoon
Koi batlaaye na
Main roun ya hasoon, karoon main kya karoon - 2
Badi mushkil hai, khoya mera dil hai
Koi usse dhoondke laaye na
Jaake kahan main rapat likhaaoon
Koi batlaaye na
Main roun ya hasoon, karoon main kya karoon - 2
(Deewaangi ki had se aage guzar na jaaoon
Aankhon mein uska chehra, kaise usse dikh laaoon) - 2
Voh hai sab se haseen, vaisa koi bhi nahin
Mere khuda, uski ada hai badi qaatil
Mujhe nahin pata chhaaya hai kya nasha
Main roun ya hasoon, karoon main kya karoon
(Sapnon mein aane waali baahon mein kab aayegi
Kitne dinon tak mujhko aise voh tadpaayegi) - 2
Dekhoon mudke jidhar, paaye voh hi nazar
Meri dagar, mera safar, voh meri manzil
Deewaana hai sama, jaage hain armaan
Main roun ya hasoon, karoon main kya karoon
(Badi mushkil hai, khoya mera dil hai
Koi usse dhoondke laaye na) - 2
Jaake kahan main rapat likhaaoon
Koi batlaaye na
Main roun ya hasoon, karoon main kya karoon - 2

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Namma Bengalooru!!

Me just feel these are some typical traits of a bangalorean. Whatever is stated here, may not be true in reality - discretion to be excercised.


- Anyone from bangalore will know atleast more than 3 languagues - English (default), Hindi (all due to bollywood) and their mother tounge. Apart from this, whenever the situation demands bangaloreans try to speak other languages in bits and pieces - especially when travelling by Autorickshaw to direct the driver OR when someone asks for directions

- Bangaloreans pretty much compulsorily watch Hindi movies - all credit to bollywood

- Most bangaloreans avoid speaking in Kannada, even if they know it

- Pretty frequently eat out - at darshini, buffets, hotels & restaurants

- Quite a large section of the male population drink alcohol at regular intervals

- You can find a wine store or pub or bar pretty much within every 100 to 200 metres

- Majority of the auto wallas will try to cheat you. However, at times you will find
very very honest guys who will return your belongings if you forget to collect them while alighting the rickshaw

- Every family in bangalore has atleast 1 two wheeler

- Every bangalorean loves the pleasant weather of bangalore and will try this best not to move out of bangalore

- Every bangalorean hates the traffic and traffic sense in the city, but will try to ensure that they cut all corners when they are riding

- Majority of North Indians (immigrants to b'lore) will hardly ever try to learn the local language, except for businessmen!

- Though bangalore's cost of living is cheaper when compared to metros in India,
everyone just feels that this city's cost of living is high.

- Most bangaloreans work in the service industry - a high number in comfortable govt jobs, IT companies, BPOs, call centres and exception being textiles

- In the high income to rich group/class, in a vast majority of families the son or daughter would be settled in the US of A and ageing parents are left behing in the city

- Though the city's public transport system is much better than that of most other Indian cities, hardly anyone agrees to the same

- Majority of the bangaloreans are immigrants!!

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Meethi yaadein

Many a time me remember all those nice time me had with friends in the past. Especially when me down and out, these memories help me cheer up. Infact, me start laughing once me remember those good times (no KF involved).
(in random order)
- At my first company, once a colleague asked me if me had a dog at home? To this question another colleague gave a superb answer and this moment still lingers in my mind
- Those good times me had with my friends, those instance during which we could not
control our laughter for hours on end!!
- Those good times we had at SR (our hangout place), those wonderful evenings we guys
spent chatting away to glory!
- Those good time we spent during PG
- The good time we had in class during PG, those great lecturers we had! awesome

And many many more which will be in my memory for a long time to come

Great thanks to all my friends who have helped me laugh, cry, learn and enjoy through
good and bad times. Thank you guys!

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Liquor ruins COUNTRY, family and life!!?

Liquor ruins COUNTRY, family and life!! Yes me read this on a bottle of KF (Kingfisher) yesterday. Me think this is the first time that me saw such a statement on a bottle of liquor/beer. Mr.Mallya is ruining the country???!!! Then its high time we stop Mallya and co! Me was pretty surprised to see this statement printed on the label. In b'lore me have seen on labels that "Consumption of liquor is injurious to health" but not things like ruining the country.
Anways, took off from office for 1.5 days, went over to chennai on official purpose. The company had arranged for a cozy accomodation at one of its pretty luxurious fully furnished apartments in the heart of chennai. Reached the place at around 10 pm and then realised the power of having roaming facility on the moblie (rather the feeling & helplessness of not having roaming facility). However settled down and had some sumptuous and tasty dinner (again courtesy cook arranged by the company).
Next morning got up early at 5 and finished all official work by 9 and was back in the room. Then passed time till around 1.30 and packed up & went to the A/C bar which me had discovered in Dec 05. Found it really difficult to pass time as my train was scheduled at 5.30. Somehow managed to hang around at the bar till around 4.30, also the SL vs BANG match really helped. Wonder what happened to the match result. On my way back to the station was caught in a traffic jam on the flyover in Chennai!!! ye................... Traffic jam on flyovers happen not only in b'lore but also one of 4 metro cities.
Once reached station got into the cozy a/c coach and tried to relax. This journey on the Shatabdi was similar to my journey from London to Bombay. In the sense that at regular intervals passengers are served something or the other. This was the first time for me to travel in a A/C compartment by train. First at just around 6 we were served a sandwich, then coffee, sometime later really piping hot soup (soup was ok) and by 8 dinner was served. Food was pretty ok, nothing to complain about. To top it all ice cream was served. Me though twice before going for it .... sitting in AC coach (temperature around 18), just last week me had severe cold??????
Finally me grabbed it and enjoyed it, though today morning me feeling the result of the same.
During this trip me realised the real good work done by our admin guys at office. Really, they do a nice job. Me was just thinking if me go on an overseas trip, would most likely think of getting some gift or the other for these guys who do a great job. They handle all deputation and travel requirements of hundreds of employees, but they themselves do not get a chance to travel anywhere. Great job guys, me vouch for it.
So at this point in time, me feel that got a chance to cross the atlantic this time and could land up in Big apple sometime in Mar/Apr. Keeping my fingers crossed!
All is well that ends well.!!!

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Back in action

Me was out of action for more than a week. Reason friend's marriage and severe cold which me caught in friend's marriage. Last week was very relaxed and had really nothing much to do other scan tv for some good programmes and watch them. Hardly there was anything interesting on TV the whole of last week. The cricket matches entertained me for a while though.

Monday, January 30, 2006

Mujhe Raat Din.....

Just remembered this beautiful song from SANGARSH. This one is really nice to humm along.

Hindi Song Title: Mujhe Raat Din
Hindi Movie/Album Name: SANGHARSH
Singer(s): SONU NIGAM
Source: http://hindilyrix.com/songs/get_song_Mujhe%20Raat%20Din.html


Hindi Lyrics:
Mm hmm hmm hmm, eh hey, la la la
Mujhe raat din, bas mujhe chaahti ho - 2
Kaho na kaho mujhko sab kuch pataa hai
Haan, karoon kya mujhe tum bataati nahin ho
Chhupaati ho mujhse yeh tumhaari khataa hai
Aa mujhe raat din, bas mujhe chaahti ho

Meri beqaraari ko had se badhaana
Tumhe khoob aata hai baatein banaana
Nigaahein milaake yun mera chain lena
Sataake mohabbat mein yun dard dena
Mujhe dekhke aise palkein jhukaana
Sharaarat nahin hai to phir aur kya hai
Aa mujhe raat din, bas mujhe chaahti ho

Tumhe neend aayegi ab na mere bin
Mujhe hai yakeen aisa aayega ek din
Khuli teri zulfon mein soya rahoonga
Tere hi khayaalon mein khoya rahoonga
Kabhi gaur se meri aankhon mein dekho
Meri jaan tumhaara hi chehraa chhupaa hai
Aa mujhe raat din, bas mujhe chaahti ho
Kaho na kaho mujhko sab kuch pataa hai
Haan, karoon kya mujhe tum bataati nahin ho
Chhupaati ho mujhse yeh tumhaari khataa hai
Aa mujhe raat din, bas mujhe chaahti ho
Mm, hmm hmm hmm, eh hey, la la la

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Style..........! uh?

On sunday just happened join two of my friends on their shopping trip. One is getting married next month and he wanted to buy a shirt and tie which matched his new suit!! to be worn on the big occassion. He bought a shirt, tie and a belt and this 3 things cost a princely sum of around 2.7 grand!! that too after discount!
Then the other friend, wanted to buy a trouser or jeans pants. We walked into this posh store and this friend of mine was busy looking out for one which suited his needs. On one side of the wall in the store they had hung jeans of various varities. I had a look at them and they all looked as if they were worn out, old ones. However these are the fashion of our young boys and girls today. These people want to buy these faded, old looking jeans which are actually new at princely sums of 2000 to 4000. Isn't this a fad?
In the same store, in the meantime, one of my friend observed another thing. He saw a female, aged around 25+, looking for some T-shirts. She chose one and took it in her hand and had a look at it. At this point my friend felt she was buying this one for her kid or younger sister (schook kids). However, to his amazement, she went into the trial room and wore this new tiny t-shirt and came out!!! Later he narrated this incident and me had a hearty laugh!!

How abt this one!

There would hardly be anybody who wouldn't like this one!! Cant resist this one!!.. Bet!!!!

Film - Saagar
Music - R D Burman
Singer - Kishore Kumar

Ho, Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai
Zulf Ghaneri Shaam Hai Kya
Saagar Jaisi Aankhon Vaali
Ye To Bataa Tera Naam Hai Kyaa

Tu Kya Jaane Teri Khaatir
Kitna Hai Betaab Ye Dil
Tu Kya Jaane Dekh Raha Hai
Kaise Kaise Khwaab Ye Dil
Dil Kehta Hai Tu Hai Yahaan To
Jaata Lamha Tham Jaaye
Waqt Ka Dariya Behte Behte
Is Manzar Mein Jam Jaaye
Toone Deewana Dil Ko Banaaya
Is Dil Par Ilzaam Hai Kya
Saagar Jaisi Aankhon Vaali
Ye To Bataa Tera Naam Hai Kya...

Ho, Aaj Maein Tujhse Door Sahi
Aur Tu Mujhse Anjaan Sahi
Tera Saath Nahin Paaun To
Khair Tera Armaan Sahi
Ye Armaan Hain Shor Nahin Ho
Khamoshi Ke Mele Hon
Is Duniya Mein Koi Nahin Ho
Hum Dono Hi Akele Hon
Tere Sapne Dekh Raha Hoon
Aur Mera Ab Kaam Hai Kya
Saagar Jaisi Aankhon Vaali
Ye To Bataa Tera Naam Hai Kya...

Friday, January 20, 2006

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

This one is a favorite song of one my friends. Even me like the opening lines of this song. Just have a look at the lyrics and it seems so true!

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, Maujon Ki Ravaani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuchh Bhi Nahin, Teri Meri Kahani Hai

Kuchh Paakar Khona Hai Kuchh Khokar Paana Hai
Jeevan Ka Matlab To Aana Aur Jaana Hai
Do Pal Ke Jeevan Se Ek Umra Churani Hai
Zindagi Aur...

Tu Dhaar Hai Nadiya Ki, Maein Tera Kinara Hoon
Tu Mera Sahara Hai, Maein Tera Sahara Hoon
Aankhon Mein Samandar Hai, Aashaon Ka Pani Hai
Zindagi Aur...

Toofan To Aana Hai, Aakar Chale Jana Hai
Badal Hai Yeh Kuch Pal Ka, Aakar Dhal Jana Hai
Parchhaiyaan Reh Jaati, Reh Jaati Nishani Hai
Zindagi Aur...

Jo Dil Ko Tasalli De, Woh Saaz Utha Laao
Khushiyon Ki Tamanna Hai, Ashkon Ki Ravaani Hai
Kis Baat Ka Rona Hai, Har Cheez To Faani Hai
Zindagi Aur...

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Ullu banayaa aapne...!!

Ullu banayaa... Ullu banayaa... aapne!!
Yes this is the new gag which the guys from "The Great Indian Comdey show" have come up with. This program is telecast on StarOne, daily at 10:30 pm.
One of the latest hits "Aashiq banaya..." has been remixed to this new version. Me have been really laughing whenever I remember this.

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se.........

Me been humming this song from a long long time!! ;-) This has no reference to anyone living/dead/inbetween!!!

SONG: EK AJNABI HASINA SE
FILM: AJNABI
MUSIC: RAHUL DEV BURMAN
LYRICS: MAJROOH SULTANPURI
YEAR: 1974

Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se Yun Mulaaqat Ho Gayi
Phir Kya Hua Yeh Na Poochho
Kuch Aisi Baat Ho Gayi

Wo Achanak Aa Gayi
Yun Nazar Ke Saamne
Jaise Nikal Aaya Ghata Se Chaand (X2)

Chehre Pe Zulfen Bikhri Hui Thi
Din Mein Raat Ho Gayi
Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se Yun Mulaaqat Ho Gayi

Jaaneman Jaane Jigar
Hota Main Shaayar Agar
Kehta Ghazal Teri Adayon Par (X2)

Maine Yeh Kaha To
Mujhse Khafa Wo
Jaane Haya Ho Gayi
Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se Yun Mulaaqat Ho Gayi

Khubsurat Baat Yeh
Chaar Pal Ka Saath Yeh
Saari Umar Mujhko Rahega Yaad (X2)

Main Akela Tha Magar
Ban Gayi Wo Humsafar
Wo Mere Saath Ho Gayi
Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se Yun Mulaaqat Ho Gayi


Contributed By: Pratik Majumdar @ http://www.yoodleeyoo.com
If you want to check out all the lyrics of the most famous Kishore Kumar songs, do check out the above site.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Vision INDIA 2027

Yes, you read it right! Vision INDIA 2027.
By the year 2027 INDIA will be a developed country and force to reckon with on the world stage. Why?????

Bcoz of several factors, which me would keep adding over the next few days/months!!
Again, this is my thinking and my estimate that me had in mind since 2002??? In 2002 me visualised that in the next 25 years due to the various changes happening all around, my country would be a developed one!. Me not a visionary nor sooth-sayer or predictor or what not. Its just my hope and estimate that this will soon happen, all bcoz there is an underlying shift in the society today, which is slowly crawling under our feet and which we do not take cognisense of. Do you ever feel the earth rotate or revolve per se. You might perceive the day & night effect and the various seasons, but not the rotation & revolution of the earth. Similarly, me think that several things are changing the face of our country and this will all culminate in 2027. Just wait and watch.

Few major factors
1. Realisation amongst a majority of the educated urbanites (read properly!) that today due to our rapid urbanisation and westernisation 2 countries have been created. One INDIA, the haves and BHARAT the have not. The congnisance of this fact is just enough to spark the thinking that all of us need to somehow help in building BHARAT and bring it on par with INDIA.

2. Majority of the people, especially the working class and poor are gradually getting disgusted with the govt and its services. This will change soon, just wait and watch

3. Technology is advancing so rapidly that people in power will get chucked out as these technologies will enable our people to get rid of babus and other people who control information and delivery of services.

4. Compared to the past, there are a large number of NGOs in operation today. Who are these NGOs ? These are association of individuals who care for our country in some manner or the other. Mostly people who fall into the category mentioned in point 1.

5. India's literacy rates are on the rise. Atleast 70% literacy is on the horizon. Me dont think that we will ever by 100% literate country, however 70% is pretty good enough.

6. The percentage of youth or young men and women who think and act is on the rise. A large majority in the range of 30-50% soon. This will be the set of people who will gradually bring about change.

Will keep adding more and more points over a period of time. Me do not claim that any revolution will happen, but things change at snail pace in our mahaan country Bharat/India. Did you ever notice how changes took place in the banking sector in India? Only today feel that PSBs cheated you till PVN came in!!
Ever felt how cell phones crept into your life?? Ever just realised how easy it is now to get a gas/power/water connection??? Changes have happened we just never took full cognisance of the same. We realised the change only we sat up and took notice.
Yes, similarly, changes are already on the move, its happening, just take note of these.

INDIA, a developed country,........... coming Soon.!!!!!

Sunday, January 08, 2006

Currently reading....

Me currently reading.. "The coming collapse of China" by Gordon Chang. Me still halfway through the book and the book does not hold my interest any more. The book is not about the collapse of china as a country or economy. The book trumpets and beats around the bush trying to drive home the point that the communist and authoritative government in china will soon fall or collapse. The book is 99% about the collapse of communism and its marxist methods and policies. The book does not doubt or undermine the potential of China, instead the author repeatedly tells us that this authoritarian power hungry govt in the hands of the communist party will fall soon, bcoz of various reasons. Got bored, felt that the same point was repeated more than once,... yes this is how the books talks again and again about the same old thing. Me have read till around page number 110 or so and its the same old story. Me just think that this book is one which gives a pessimistic view abt china rather the normal goody goody nice and exagarated reports from McKinsey or Goldman Sachs. However no harm in reading.

Friday, January 06, 2006

MLTR - 2

How about this one!
Someday

In my search for freedom
and peace of mind
I've left the memories behind
Wanna start a new life
but it seems to be rather absurd
when I know the truth
is that I always think of you

Chorus:
Someday someway
together we will be baby
I will take and you will take your time
We'll wait for our fate
cos' nobody owns us baby
We can shake we can shake the rock

Try to throw the picture out of my mind
try to leave the memories behind
Here by the ocean
wave's carry voices from you
Do you know the truth
I am thinking of you too

Chorus:
Someday someway
together we will be baby...

The love we had together
just fades away in time
And now you've got your own world
and I guess I've got mine
But the passion that you planted
in the middle of my heart
is a passion that will never stop

MLTR - 1

One of my alltime favorite song!!! from MLTR

I'm Gonna Be Around Lyrics

It's been so long since we took the time
to share words from deep inside us
We're in our own world spinning our wheels
but you know how I feel

since the first time I took your hand
my love for you has just been growing
You always seem to understand
You know how I am

Chorus:
I'm gonna love you til the end
I'm gonna be your very true friend
I wanna share your ups and downs
I'm gonna be around

When you're alone cause I'm away
don't be sad don't be afraid
I'm gonna turn my thoughts to you
like I always do

Chorus:
I'm gonna love you til the end
I'm gonna be your very true friend...

Catch you when you fall
Hold you when you’re down
Sharing every moment
I wanna show you all I do
I believe I’ve found a miracle
in you

Chorus:
I'm gonna love you til the end
I'm gonna be your very true friend...

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Isn't this song just lovely!!

MLTR - 1

One of my alltime favorite song!!! from MLTR

I'm Gonna Be Around Lyrics

It's been so long since we took the time
to share words from deep inside us
We're in our own world spinning our wheels
but you know how I feel

since the first time I took your hand
my love for you has just been growing
You always seem to understand
You know how I am

Chorus:
I'm gonna love you til the end
I'm gonna be your very true friend
I wanna share your ups and downs
I'm gonna be around

When you're alone cause I'm away
don't be sad don't be afraid
I'm gonna turn my thoughts to you
like I always do

Chorus:
I'm gonna love you til the end
I'm gonna be your very true friend...

Catch you when you fall
Hold you when you’re down
Sharing every moment
I wanna show you all I do
I believe I’ve found a miracle
in you

Chorus:
I'm gonna love you til the end
I'm gonna be your very true friend...

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Isn't this song just lovely!!