There are expanding circles of our human identity, each of which has its place and value. I think these many relationships and acquaintances ( that sometimes develop into long-standing relationships) are to keep us away from alienation and disorientation. Being alone once in a while is okay and understandable. Everyone needs his or her own … Continue reading
Well, I get mad when people expect the most difficult out of me wherein it is unfair to myself! I agree, it is not rational or civilized to swear – but, new research study at Keele University, UK – has revealed that Swearing is a good pain-killer. It is like getting it ‘out of the … Continue reading
Next week, Feb 14th is the valentine’s day – Quite often, we realize we are incomplete without many qualities we wish to have within us. Well, no one is really perfect to have it all! Cupid strikes then; when we find a person who can complement and offset the deficit we have within us. Instantly, … Continue reading
Bhimsen Joshi, well-acclaimed classical singer of Kirana Gharana, passed away yesterday, on Jan 24th 2011, at the age of 89 years. I first heard Bhimsen Joshi, at the IIT Mood Indigo annual celebrations ( starting at late nights extending to wee hours of early mornings) at Powai campus, Mumbai. I was about 19 years old … Continue reading
Technology really enables a lot! “Soon, Starbucks, the international chain of Espresso Coffee, plans to announce that customers of the 6800 stores across the US will be able to pay for their coffee with their cellphones, instead of cash/ credit card. Owners of the Blackberrys, iPhones or iPod Touches can use them to pay by … Continue reading
Sunday mornings are refreshing! It starts with a ‘Promise’ resultant of a brisk ‘early’ morning walk down the jogging track in the complex where I have been living for the last 13 years. Once back home, after a second tea, I settle down as usual to reading the Sunday newspaper columns – written by Jug … Continue reading
In ‘filmy’ India or in the recently ‘vibrant’ controversial and liberal Indian media, the year 2010 saw women power on the rise! Whether it is ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’ ( film ‘Dabangg’) item number performed by Malaika Arora Khan (along with her ‘real’ brother in law Salman Khan?) or the ‘Sheila ki Jawani’ song/ dance sequence … Continue reading
“Caffè espresso, expresso or just espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee. Compared to other coffee brewing methods, espresso often has a thicker consistency, a higher concentration of dissolved solids, and crema (foam). As a result of the pressurized brewing process, all of the flavours … Continue reading
Garba Dance is a popular folk Dance of Gujarat. A graceful, rather ‘unique’ dance associated with the raas leela of Krishna and the gopis (female cowherds). It is believed that Lord Krishna popularized the Raas dance; Usha, the grand daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna gets the credit for popularizing the ‘Lasya Nritya’, which came to be … Continue reading
With face-book getting very popular, users are getting addicted to it! Frequent visits to the site have developed narcissistic tendencies amongst its users!! Particularly, the college going boys and girls find face-book useful to be in ‘regular’ touch with their friends! The housewives, working mothers can enter into a gossip, without the inconvenience of real … Continue reading
I could always understand why there was so much fanfare or tamasha to receive a NRI earlier! The ‘receiving’ audience was more interested to know what is he bringing along with him…whether he is coming from middle east or US of A? More important were the gifts ( electronic goods, games, ‘phoren’ dresses etc) that … Continue reading
It was June 25, 2009… Michael died that day…was over drugged with sedatives..his doctor Conrad Murray was accused of man slaughter… I have been watching his music album for the last 2 nights in my spare time….on Sony pix channel Oh! what a great entertainer… “Michael’s Moonwalk became popular like no other dancing style”. I … Continue reading
Lot of discussions and opinions have been said, after MF Hussein took refuge in Qatar. But, the question of ‘non-democracy’ in Qatar still plays a dominant role in the minds of ‘Hussein’ admirers and the obvious query is “Will MF Hussein dare to paint the Prophet, either clothed or otherwise?’ Islam does not allow pictorial … Continue reading
As I waited in the car outside the hotel in the early morning of yesterday…to pick up my boss on my way to the airport, I did not realise I would face a question like I did. After a long wait lasting 30 minutes, he got in to the car and we both exchanged greetings … Continue reading
I am quite sure when I say that it is not a woman’s world as yet! I am not particularly undecided in my opinion, when I am termed as Male chauvinist ( which I am not) or of old school of thoughts because of my belief. The figures and data support me and that instils … Continue reading
A woman, renewing her driving license, was asked at the transport office to state her occupation. Seeing her hesitation, the clerk said: “I mean, do you have a job or are you just a…….?” “Of course I have a job,” snapped the woman. “I’m a mom.” “Aha.We don’t list ‘mom’ as an occupation, said the … Continue reading
To understand the point of view of MF Hussain is difficult. His grievance that he was not treated well in India…is genuine! Politics does not meet individuals’ specific merits. It is a populist (addressing the mass) way of life and votes matter more than anything else. MF Hussein should realize that he chose to paint … Continue reading
Feminism has caught on with the new generation…with exposure, education, lifestyle quotient taking the center stage! The basic line among today’s girls…”I, Me and Myself and hell with the others” and this has led to an increase in ‘She’ brats – the heading of this post/ discussion. I have always felt that girls and women … Continue reading
I have been traveling quite a lot in the last 2 weeks and that is helping me to be fit. Business Development meetings/ conferences at different cities have been reason enough to travel and I travel by all modes – flights, trains and luxury buses/ coaches. One’s body actually adapts to new situations quite promptly … Continue reading
“It is normally unlike….that Ladies will opt for a ‘dry haircut’ ! Usually, men prefer that instead. But, lately…. our ‘lovelies’ are warming up to the idea of a ‘dry haircut’ and ‘bounce’ and Rod Anker, an Australian, the creative director at the Kim Robinson Hair Studio, New Delhi ….is having admirers of his ‘hair … Continue reading
