The past week has been such a roller coaster of emotions. I guess the gloomy, wet weather of the last 3-4 days has a definite impact in depressing the mood. I remember last Sunday I was looking forward to spending a relaxed Monday which happened to be my birthday as well with friends and family, … Read More →
I remember writing a blog post about my pet peeves. That felt nice – ranting about the irritating traits I see around me :). Today, I want to acknowledge the positive traits of countless people around me – friends, relatives, strangers…… who have touched me with some sterling part of themselves. This is my list1. … Read More →
We in India always talk about the warmth and friendly behavior of our people. We are proud of the way we stand up for each other and help others in their times of need. Truly a great trait to have which becomes suffocating when carried to an extreme. I think what most Indians don’t know … Read More →
I just have to write about this. I am not able to get any peace of mind since I heard this news yesterday morning. On Sunday night, a friend of mine who is expecting was cooking in her kitchen. She was frying something and her sub-2 year-old daughter was playing around. This little child came … Read More →
Wow! Just the thought of shopping for clothes, jewellery of the chunky, daily kind, books sets me drooling :). I think I could spend so much time just browsing through books in a bookstore where I can get to see the latest labels and read a bit here and there. Clothes – one can never … Read More →
Lord Ganesh is the Vighnaharta which means the “remover of all obstacles”. He is a lovable Hindu God. Gautam’s first understanding of Ganesh came through “My Friend Ganesha” – an animated Hindi movie he saw on a kiddies channel. We also have a lot of Ganesh idols around the house – most of them gifts … Read More →
I was not really aware of this term “Outsider” till I came to Bangalore. Brought up in Mumbai and having lived in many cities in India since childhood, each new place seemed a great adventure. I have inculcated a part of each place in my own living – be it my food habit, rituals, way … Read More →
Bigg Boss 3 is filled with utterly boring celebrities, if one could call them that. The most enjoyable character being Raju Srivastava. He is hilarious and lives up totally to his reputation – cracking jokes all the time. The vermin of the house – Mr. Kamal Khan has been evicted yesterday. He was a terror … Read More →
The Congress could not have asked for more as the day began. Their combine Congress-NCP is all set to get a third term in Maharashtra. It is good news only because people like Shiv Sena and MNS should never be part of any government. Their divisive policies and goondaism is very scary for a common … Read More →
I think train journeys are so wonderful because one always gets to meet characters mostly good along the way. This time on our way back, we had an elderly couple for company. The gentleman, an ex-IITian and a Faculty at an Engg. College in Bangalore took great liking to Gurdev, the moment he heard that … Read More →