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Monday, March 2, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Jammu and Kashmir - Expedition to Heaven
On my flight to Srinagar from Delhi, a very apprehensive me pondering hard, what awaits me at the city. A city, which everyone forbade me to visit going by various press reports and the recent October earthquake which shook the entire State that was already in turmoil.
But I was proved wrong. It was a very pleasant sight to see a normal city going through the hustle bustle of daily grind at 12:30pm on a clear Monday afternoon.
On my way to the airport, I was greeted by people looking very cheerful despite the hardship they had to undergo all the years.
The wide and beautiful road that took me to the City center looked so normal and made me feel as if I was in a Delhi suburb. It was only after I saw security personnel every 100 yards, which made all the difference. Srinagar, a city that once was the toast of Bollywood producers and the honeymooners alike, today looked like a protected bride. The people, however made all the difference with their warmth and generous smile. Even the coldest winter in a decade (-6.5 degrees celsius temperature) could not take away this warmth.
On checking in at the Hotel, my home for the next 5 days, I was made to feel like I was the bridegroom visiting my in laws after many years. The hotel staff at the Reception were excited when I mentioned I came from Bangalore. Oh, you come from the IT capital of the world, they gushed. The hotel had all the facilities I could expect in a 5 star hotel, contrary to my expectation.
That night on Tuesday, December 13th at 3:15am I felt the experience of my life. The earthquake, which had an epicenter in Afghanistan, shook the city out of its sleep. When I came out of the hotel room, I was greeted by the hotel staff which ensured that all its guests were safe even at that time of the day. We did not dare rush out of the hotel as the temperature was lesser than -6 degrees celsius outside. If the God above us willed we will be very safe, is what the hotel staff said and assured us of safety in case there were aftershocks. Switching the Television on, we saw that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale and this time, God did not will to take away any life. He had certainly heard their prayers! The years of turmoil and the earthquakes that shook this beautiful state, has certainly made the people very tough and they could face any trouble or problem that posed before them.
The next day I visited Dal Lake and was pained to see almost all houseboats with Vacant board hanging outside the majestic boats. A top tourist destination for years was reduced to this state. This was only due to unfound fears of people like me who now prefer to visit other countries than holiday in Kashmir. The state has everything to offer and can easily offer tough competition to Swiss locales which we see in Yash Chopra films. The place has people with large hearts and this makes a big difference when it comes to tourism. I could hardly see any form of terrorism or experience anti India bashing throughout the five days I was in Srinagar. Where dont we see terrorism in today's world... New York, London, Madrid, Paris, Delhi. Have people stopped going there? We have seen the terrorism of worst kind in Bangalore, a city which prides itself to be a safe city and the IT capital of the world, where a lady employed with a MNC company is raped and murdered by the company's own contract staff.
That evening I took a stroll near Lal Chowk, the city hub. I was enthralled to see the market place and the lively atmosphere. When the shopkeepers came to know that I came from a distant place, they took more care to offer the best service. This city demands better tourism facilities and the local Kashmiris want us to visit them. The general feeling of the people contained positive hope that the new Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad would take the State to its former glory. I could see that change happening. Almost all leading private air carriers flying to Srinagar, new International airport, wide and beautiful roads, flyovers etc. are certainly positive signs.
On my day of departure, I could clearly see the moistened eyes of the hotel staff who bid adieu to me. They wanted me to visit the place once again with my family.
Memories which I have collected.
1. Shikara in Dal Lake - Serene Beauty, a talk by yourself and You will reveal a new human on the reflection of water ripples.
2. Kawaha - Saffron tea ( Kesar Chai)Medicine for all relief.
3. GUL Marg and Sohna Marg - Snow covered mountains, different colors of flowers. Perfect moment to freeze for a life time. clear your eyes and heart from all sorrows.
4. Boat House - House on Dal lake, a dream come true for few days worth staying for sunrise and sunset.
Let us restore Kashmir to the earlier glory - The Crown of India. The Government should take positive steps to promote tourism in Kashmir and bring us closer to these wonderful people and the place once described as the Heaven on Earth.
But I was proved wrong. It was a very pleasant sight to see a normal city going through the hustle bustle of daily grind at 12:30pm on a clear Monday afternoon.
On my way to the airport, I was greeted by people looking very cheerful despite the hardship they had to undergo all the years.
The wide and beautiful road that took me to the City center looked so normal and made me feel as if I was in a Delhi suburb. It was only after I saw security personnel every 100 yards, which made all the difference. Srinagar, a city that once was the toast of Bollywood producers and the honeymooners alike, today looked like a protected bride. The people, however made all the difference with their warmth and generous smile. Even the coldest winter in a decade (-6.5 degrees celsius temperature) could not take away this warmth.
On checking in at the Hotel, my home for the next 5 days, I was made to feel like I was the bridegroom visiting my in laws after many years. The hotel staff at the Reception were excited when I mentioned I came from Bangalore. Oh, you come from the IT capital of the world, they gushed. The hotel had all the facilities I could expect in a 5 star hotel, contrary to my expectation.
That night on Tuesday, December 13th at 3:15am I felt the experience of my life. The earthquake, which had an epicenter in Afghanistan, shook the city out of its sleep. When I came out of the hotel room, I was greeted by the hotel staff which ensured that all its guests were safe even at that time of the day. We did not dare rush out of the hotel as the temperature was lesser than -6 degrees celsius outside. If the God above us willed we will be very safe, is what the hotel staff said and assured us of safety in case there were aftershocks. Switching the Television on, we saw that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale and this time, God did not will to take away any life. He had certainly heard their prayers! The years of turmoil and the earthquakes that shook this beautiful state, has certainly made the people very tough and they could face any trouble or problem that posed before them.
The next day I visited Dal Lake and was pained to see almost all houseboats with Vacant board hanging outside the majestic boats. A top tourist destination for years was reduced to this state. This was only due to unfound fears of people like me who now prefer to visit other countries than holiday in Kashmir. The state has everything to offer and can easily offer tough competition to Swiss locales which we see in Yash Chopra films. The place has people with large hearts and this makes a big difference when it comes to tourism. I could hardly see any form of terrorism or experience anti India bashing throughout the five days I was in Srinagar. Where dont we see terrorism in today's world... New York, London, Madrid, Paris, Delhi. Have people stopped going there? We have seen the terrorism of worst kind in Bangalore, a city which prides itself to be a safe city and the IT capital of the world, where a lady employed with a MNC company is raped and murdered by the company's own contract staff.
That evening I took a stroll near Lal Chowk, the city hub. I was enthralled to see the market place and the lively atmosphere. When the shopkeepers came to know that I came from a distant place, they took more care to offer the best service. This city demands better tourism facilities and the local Kashmiris want us to visit them. The general feeling of the people contained positive hope that the new Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad would take the State to its former glory. I could see that change happening. Almost all leading private air carriers flying to Srinagar, new International airport, wide and beautiful roads, flyovers etc. are certainly positive signs.
On my day of departure, I could clearly see the moistened eyes of the hotel staff who bid adieu to me. They wanted me to visit the place once again with my family.
Memories which I have collected.
1. Shikara in Dal Lake - Serene Beauty, a talk by yourself and You will reveal a new human on the reflection of water ripples.
2. Kawaha - Saffron tea ( Kesar Chai)Medicine for all relief.
3. GUL Marg and Sohna Marg - Snow covered mountains, different colors of flowers. Perfect moment to freeze for a life time. clear your eyes and heart from all sorrows.
4. Boat House - House on Dal lake, a dream come true for few days worth staying for sunrise and sunset.
Let us restore Kashmir to the earlier glory - The Crown of India. The Government should take positive steps to promote tourism in Kashmir and bring us closer to these wonderful people and the place once described as the Heaven on Earth.
Sporty Day out @ Bank of America Cricket team
It was 10:00 A.M in the morning and the sky was still murky. The grass was wet with the overnight dew and the grounds men were investing their hard work to give the finishing touch.
The vibrant & enthusiastic teams, entered the field with a point to prove. The competition was just few minutes away from the start, but the players were willing to go out at the centre and give their best.
It was 10:15, and the whole complex could listen to the roar and claps as the 2 captains went inside the field along with the umpires and the coin was tossed up in the air.
Their was a new energy all over the ground, Fearless eyes, roaring voices.
Chill in the air, dew drops on grass and the enhtu was all high to give the best fight. We all gathered in a circle boosted everyone and it yes it really helps, being a captain flowing regular morale boost is very important. Match started and we won the toss. We elected to bat first.
Summary of the Match:
ARM (Analytics team) held its nerve against a brave charge by RnR to win the spectacle by a handsome margin of 15 runs after setting a target of 126 while earlier in the day, sensational seam bowling and Mehta's half-century ensured ARM team the first spot in the Bank of America Twenty20 final at Dhyan chand Stadium.
Chasing a target of 126 runs, after a combination of poor batting and excellent bowling restricted RnR team to 112-8 from their 20 overs, ARM won the first knock out encounter at the Dhyan Chand cricket ground in pitampura by six wickets after knocking off 112 runs in 18.5 overs. A middle order collapse had cost RnR vital runs after a promising start.
Concluded with a commemorative picture and Famous Nagpal "Chole bhuttre" in the town we ended our day.
Take Away: Pain in every bone of the body, new friends, learned some mistakes, cherish able moments and the most important Victory
We won!!!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Jai HoOO!
And the Oscar goes to SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
8 out of 10
Best Film
Best Director
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Adapted Screen play
Best Sound Mixing
best Cinematography
Best Editing
Every bit of this movie is worth watching, package which cover all the diversities. Movie carries a very important message of hope and being positive with everything.
Take away is, to be honest and high on hope.
To be honest with all, i have no idea why the people of India are celebrating.
It is only the crew and the songs which are been contributed by our people.
From director to editing is all firang. Boyle has spent lavishly on the movie and he deserve every piece of it. And he masterpiece is again shaped by a foreigner and we are just taping the fame of the movie. It's true that without our born actors this fame has never been achieved. And a handshake of two culture; western director and eastern actor proved one more time.
Indian Cinema over the years has managed to pick up a fair bit of silver to put on the master piece
Neecha Nagar - This neo-realist tale of class struggle won the grand prix at the very first Cannes festival in 1946
Do Bigha Zameen - Won Social progress Award at karlovy vary and priz international
at cannes in 1954
Pather Panchali - Satyajit ray's debut feature film got best human document at cannes in 1956
Jagte Raho - The tale of a night in a thirsty man's life won best film at karalovy vary in 1957
Aparajito - Satyajit Ray's film got the golden lion at venince in 1957
mother India - Nargis won best actress at karlovy
Ooka oori Katha - Mrinal Sen movie won special jury prize at karlovy vary film festival in 1977
Ardh Satya - in 1983 Om puri won best actor award at karlovy vary
Paar - Nasseerudin shah was the best actor at Venice in 1984
A very, very silent film - Manish jha's short film won jury prize at Cannes in 2001
Monsoon wedding - Mira nair's masterpiece claimed golden lion at Venice in 2001
With present technology and innovative ideas, Indian cinema will reach to one of the greatest heights in whole world.
Hope to see more new good scripts in coming years.
Cheers!
8 out of 10
Best Film
Best Director
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Adapted Screen play
Best Sound Mixing
best Cinematography
Best Editing
Every bit of this movie is worth watching, package which cover all the diversities. Movie carries a very important message of hope and being positive with everything.
Take away is, to be honest and high on hope.
To be honest with all, i have no idea why the people of India are celebrating.
It is only the crew and the songs which are been contributed by our people.
From director to editing is all firang. Boyle has spent lavishly on the movie and he deserve every piece of it. And he masterpiece is again shaped by a foreigner and we are just taping the fame of the movie. It's true that without our born actors this fame has never been achieved. And a handshake of two culture; western director and eastern actor proved one more time.
Indian Cinema over the years has managed to pick up a fair bit of silver to put on the master piece
Neecha Nagar - This neo-realist tale of class struggle won the grand prix at the very first Cannes festival in 1946
Do Bigha Zameen - Won Social progress Award at karlovy vary and priz international
at cannes in 1954
Pather Panchali - Satyajit ray's debut feature film got best human document at cannes in 1956
Jagte Raho - The tale of a night in a thirsty man's life won best film at karalovy vary in 1957
Aparajito - Satyajit Ray's film got the golden lion at venince in 1957
mother India - Nargis won best actress at karlovy
Ooka oori Katha - Mrinal Sen movie won special jury prize at karlovy vary film festival in 1977
Ardh Satya - in 1983 Om puri won best actor award at karlovy vary
Paar - Nasseerudin shah was the best actor at Venice in 1984
A very, very silent film - Manish jha's short film won jury prize at Cannes in 2001
Monsoon wedding - Mira nair's masterpiece claimed golden lion at Venice in 2001
With present technology and innovative ideas, Indian cinema will reach to one of the greatest heights in whole world.
Hope to see more new good scripts in coming years.
Cheers!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Documentary : Call of the wild
5 Jeeps, 13 people and one AIM
Cast
Host: Deepanshu Mehta ( Amateur Host)
Actors: Boga Naresh ( IT guy by profession)
Santosh ( Exotic Expedition Creator)
Camera Man: Tannu
Assistant support : Raju
Director: Jommy elengikal
Fleet of Jeeps: 5
On steering's : Liju
Plot: Paul Uncle
Resources: Liju Thomas
Writer : Jommy elngikla
Day1
Day2:
Day3 :
Day4:
Cast
Host: Deepanshu Mehta ( Amateur Host)
Actors: Boga Naresh ( IT guy by profession)
Santosh ( Exotic Expedition Creator)
Camera Man: Tannu
Assistant support : Raju
Director: Jommy elengikal
Fleet of Jeeps: 5
On steering's : Liju
Plot: Paul Uncle
Resources: Liju Thomas
Writer : Jommy elngikla
Day1
Day2:
Day3 :
Day4:
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Remove dependency...
pamper.... care...
make u lazy and dependent
dependency make your result delay
and then u start expecting
expectation is the root cause of sorrow
It is a evil circle..... right
come out of this womb ....
and feel like a free soul to tap all the happiness around
and spread the knowledge and be positive for what ever task you are doing put your 110 %
exert 3 times from a normal associate
be an indispensable employee of your company
people should feel that change
in no time you will manifest faith in yourself
Monday, February 2, 2009
Astronomica Aaj tak
The first solar eclipse of 2008 occurs at the Moon's ascending node in Capricornus. An annular eclipse will be visible from a wide track, that traverses Antarctica and southern regions of the Pacific Ocean. A partial eclipse will be seen within the much larger path of the Moon's penumbral shadow, which includes the southeastern third of Australia, all of New Zealand and most of Antarctica.
The annular path begins in Antarctica at 03:20 UT when the Moon's antumbral shadow meets Earth and forms a 581 kilometre wide corridor near the base of the continent's peninsula region. Traveling westward, the shadow quickly crosses Antarctica and turns north as it heads into the Pacific. Greatest eclipse[1] takes place at 03:55:05 UT when the eclipse magnitude[2] will reach 0.9650. At this instant, the annular duration is 2 minutes 12 seconds, the path width is 444 kilometres and the Sun is 16° above the featureless horizon of the open ocean. The central track continues north before gradually curving to the east where it ends at local sunset at 04:31 UT. During its 1 hour 10 minute flight across our planet, the Moon's antumbra travels approximately 5,600 kilometres and covers 0.59% of Earth's surface area. Path coordinates and central line circumstances are presented in Table 1.
The most unusual characteristic of this eclipse is that it begins and ends along Earth's sunset terminator. Most eclipse paths that travel from west to east. However, the 2008 annular eclipse path begins by running east to west and slowly turns north before curving west to east near its terminus.
Why elipses are important: Eclipses tend to bring big changes. What, you think I just made this up? I’ve watched it in my own life and of my loved ones for years. Look to history and how so often eclipses have been considered omens and the events that have been linked to eclipses, whether they happened as a result of a natural build-up of forces or people used the eclipse energy to force the event.
Astrologically, they tend to have the regenerative effect of Pluto conjunct a House or Planet, sometimes decimating what was there before to remove it from your life and moving you forward to rebirth that area of your life. I usually see the biggest blast from this laser-life focus of energy within 3 days of an eclipse, but sometimes, it hits exactly 30 days later. [Side note: after the last solar eclipse, I had a major but wonderful life-changing influence enter my life about 3 days later with a related intense and good turning point exactly 30 days later.] Sometimes I think of these eclipses as big erasers, slowly covering and erasing something from my past and making room to write something new…
The annular path begins in Antarctica at 03:20 UT when the Moon's antumbral shadow meets Earth and forms a 581 kilometre wide corridor near the base of the continent's peninsula region. Traveling westward, the shadow quickly crosses Antarctica and turns north as it heads into the Pacific. Greatest eclipse[1] takes place at 03:55:05 UT when the eclipse magnitude[2] will reach 0.9650. At this instant, the annular duration is 2 minutes 12 seconds, the path width is 444 kilometres and the Sun is 16° above the featureless horizon of the open ocean. The central track continues north before gradually curving to the east where it ends at local sunset at 04:31 UT. During its 1 hour 10 minute flight across our planet, the Moon's antumbra travels approximately 5,600 kilometres and covers 0.59% of Earth's surface area. Path coordinates and central line circumstances are presented in Table 1.
The most unusual characteristic of this eclipse is that it begins and ends along Earth's sunset terminator. Most eclipse paths that travel from west to east. However, the 2008 annular eclipse path begins by running east to west and slowly turns north before curving west to east near its terminus.
Why elipses are important: Eclipses tend to bring big changes. What, you think I just made this up? I’ve watched it in my own life and of my loved ones for years. Look to history and how so often eclipses have been considered omens and the events that have been linked to eclipses, whether they happened as a result of a natural build-up of forces or people used the eclipse energy to force the event.
Astrologically, they tend to have the regenerative effect of Pluto conjunct a House or Planet, sometimes decimating what was there before to remove it from your life and moving you forward to rebirth that area of your life. I usually see the biggest blast from this laser-life focus of energy within 3 days of an eclipse, but sometimes, it hits exactly 30 days later. [Side note: after the last solar eclipse, I had a major but wonderful life-changing influence enter my life about 3 days later with a related intense and good turning point exactly 30 days later.] Sometimes I think of these eclipses as big erasers, slowly covering and erasing something from my past and making room to write something new…
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