Much has been said about "Breaking News" in our country. Still our news channel do not budge from giving away breaking news in sensational matter. To add to our problems , there are too many news channels covering clone of "Breaking News". The reason that I am grieved so much is , there have been three major pipe burst in the Mumbai city with BMC water supply being cut to 35 % and our news channel are engaged in potraying the power games between the superstar of the country & Ruling party . The news was carried through out the day . How the CM of Maharashtra preponed his schedule of Marathi Sammelan and How Amitabh Bachchan attended it next day . I understand , if a slot of half an hour is provided for this news . The News was carried throughout the day. Inflation & ever increasing price rise do not seem to worry Media.
The current situation worries me alot . The news channel (which keeps announcing as no.1 channel ) in the morning carried "gossip" in IPL . Badrinath's collision with Dhoni is a bigger news than who played well in the match. Sania's messages on Twitter about her upcoming marriage with "Pakistani" cricketer Shoaib Malik is a "breaking news".
Two months back Indian cricket team was touring Bangladesh & we won both the test matches . Nayan Mongia (former cricketer ) was genuinely happy for India's win in second test match , however in the events to follow the journalist/host of the show fed words in Mongia's mouth about how Amit Mishra's absence had streched the match . Then Amit Mishra's exclusion from team became the "breaking news" . Nothing against Amit Mishra , but the news was creation of Media.
Yesterday's twin bomb blast in Russia was in News. However ,My favourite India TV , amplified the news into how unsafe our Metro in Delhi is. When I first saw the news it almost felt like , the blast were done in Delhi .
Day before yesterday Aaj Tak ran a special episode on "Bhuton ki Bhasha"( Lanaguage of Ghosts) .News channel cover news like Deepika being not able to work with Salman, hence she is upset , or "Shani ka pravesh Guru ke ghar mein " . What rituals should be followed during an eclipse . What the daily soaps are showing . What are the gossips in television in Industry. The list is endless !!! Today being Hanuman Jayanti , the expected news would be what the famous temples are doing on this occasion, how one should perform a Puja.
The point is , analysis part is missing from News . There is a lot of junk news which possibly can be avoided . Country like us ,who are growing at 7% and are expected to grow at higher rate need much better partners in form of Media . What are the current government policies , how the ministry's are performing , what is the infrastructure growth, Is fund allocation proper etc. Why there is hike fuel prices. We need an unbiased media .
The country whose population is 100 billion & 35 % are in the age group of 18 to 40 , needs a media which provides a news which are interesting , informative and triggers the intelligence. Gossip news are part of our life , but its not an important part. There are separate channel which run 24 X 7 on entertainment industry . They cover it much better . .
We may not require to follow BBC or CNN pattern, bcos our needs are possibly different . We need people who analyse & breakdown information in a viewer friendly manner. There are few things which are good on News channel , like Aapki Adalat in a courtroom fashion, or debates conducted by Barkha Dutt . "Total Recall" on TIMES NOW is very good show related to entertainment industry. Our Media industry needs to evolve as they get attention from all major segments like politics, celebrities . Media creates /changes an opinion in society. We need a better improved version of Media.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Two Friends - first attempt at fiction
Harsh was relaxing in his balcony at his quarters provided by govt. He was happy , he would be seeing his wife after a gap of 3-4 months . He was going to Mumbai , his city, his place; where he belonged. It was going to be a short tour but its his home. He was scrolling the phone book , this was third time he had scrolled it in that day and he doesn't remember how many time since he finalised his visit dates. One name, Shreya was where he stopped his scrolling every time . Shreya was his childhood friend . They were in contact with each other till two years back. She had called him only once to in these two years to announce she was in love & getting married. Though he was engaged to Pooja , his wife at that point of time , he still felt the pang of jealousy for the person whom Shreya was going to marry .After that contact between him and Shreya just didn't happen. He was in a dilemma to call. After all in India married woman do not keep many male friends . He knew society was still orthodox. He finally decided SMS would be the safest way.
He finally SMSed her: "Hope you have been promoted to be a mother ".
He decided if she calls back, then only would meet her else she would be always part of his sweet memories .
When Shreya saw the text , the name did not appear , she was shocked to receive such a message yet she knew someone really closed to her had sent . She stared at message for a while and decided to wait for a call from that no.. It was the nth no. of time Shreya had either lost her mobile, had put in water , or the simcard was lost and hence she didn't know who had sent the message . She was really good at losing things....
Harsh was really disappointed for not receiving a reply or a call from her . It had been two days since he had messaged her . He thought probably she has no time for him. He called up Pooja , his wife to get cheered up !!! . Though he didn't mention about Shreya's no reply to Pooja , Pooja somehow sensed it . She didn't bring up the topic which would have visibly made him upset.
It was third day since the message had arrived in Shreya's inbox . She finally decided to call the number ....
Shreya : Hello
Harsh : Hi , finally u called
Shreya : oh!! its you , I was wondering who called
Harsh : You don't have my number !! (with a surprise in his voice ).
Shreya: As usual I lost my mobile few months back and I didn't know how to contact you .
Harsh: How are you ?? Hows your life?
Shreya: I am a divorcee now. I am alone. I am lost . (she just couldn't keep a cool and calm Composure).
Harsh : Oh !! (Poor guy he doesn't know what he lost in his life . Harsh said to himself.) I am Coming to Mumbai next week . I am inaugrating my house in June . I will catch you in June then.
Shreya : If you are coming next week , why should we wait till June. Place a call to me as soon as you come . We will catch up. I am really alone Harsh . I have no goals , I never thought this would happen to me.
Harsh who was still shocked , didn't know how to sympathise , he said Shreya everything would be alright .
Shreya : Ok !! call me once you reach Mumbai.Bye now.
Harsh : Bye
Harsh was a tough guy . Being in one of the armed forces , Navy , he had become physically tough and his situations in his life had made him mentally strong. Still a divorce was too much to take in for him and what mattered was , It was Shreya , One of the best girls he ever met , to whom it had happened.
Memories of Harsh flushed in Shreya's mind. She always knew he liked her and she always laughed it off .She felt probably her unfair behavior had led to the divorce. She started to feel weak , it had been few months she had not talked about her divorce . To break in pieces & gather yourself again was not easy . Shreya made a call to Neel , Neel was one of her dearest friend from college who stood by her in thick & thin.
Neel : Hi
Shreya : I am breaking down, I am completely out emotionally.
Neel : Its ok , It happens . Don't worry , everything would be fine .
Shreya : Thanks Neel. Bye!!
She wanted to ear "Everything would be fine." She gathered herself and left for the day. Shreya was a simple girl. Not much ambitious , Taking every day as it came , Having fun with friends and worrying about Shankar's career , was what Shreya's life before her her divorce. Shankar , Her husband , One day told her , We are not made for each other , we are not compatible , its just not fair , you will meet a nice guy in future . Shreya almost felt like asking him , Is this an exit interview of company . She didn't blame him. She knew he was always like this , she had forgotten herself totally when she was in relationship with him. Now to live for herself was a difficult task but she was managing it .Friends like Neel had been huge emotional support & Now Harsh who called after two years. She thanked God for such friends.
Shreya had been always at back of Harsh's mind since her phone call. He still remembered the call she had made two years back. She was in seventh heaven. Possible opposition from her family also looked irrelevant in front of her happiness . He knew how glad when he came to know she had found a partner .When he arrived at Mumbai, his wife was at station to receive him, he was very happy to see Pooja . All the uneasiness of Shreya's divorce vanished when he saw his wife and when she took him in his arms. He told her about Shreya over the dinner table. Pooja said , its destiny, noboby can change.
He called up Shreya & decided to meet two days later . Off late Shreya had been forgetting to meet people . She kept herself reminding that she needs to meet Harsh. But sometimes there are more important things than meeting old friends . That day she got news , she has become a maasi of little baby boy,she immediately rushed to see her sister at hospital. She forgot to inform Harsh .However , Harsh made a call to her at the decided time, she knew Harsh was gonna feel terrible . She gave the news and after hearing it Harsh gave his congratulations . Harsh kept the phone. He started think about the good old school days . He was topper in his section yet he was never counted as brilliant kids simply because he played with all the "Tapories" in colony. He liked Shreya, bcos she never complained about his company , he liked her for the chirpy behaviour , he liked her innocence , everything about Shreya was good infact fantastic. He never proposed her, he wanted to become an officer before he proposed. It never happened and then he also met Pooja. Pooja & Shreya were compltely different. To draw comparisons would be unfair to both of them. All he knew that Pooja is one of the sweetest girl he ever met .
Shreya felt bad that she couldn't meet Harsh. She decided to make it possible very next day. When Harsh called her next day , she told him she wants to meet him. He asked where , she told him at a mall near her office . Shreya always enjoyed the attention and importance received from Harsh. Harsh who was used to bend people as he needed , obliged . When he reached at mall , she informed she would be there in few minutes .Harsh was first to spot Shreya , Only after the crowd cleared Shreya could see Harsh. He looked same . Harsh told Shreya , You look great , to which she replied you crack good jokes. Both of them laughed. Shreya asked Harsh about his wife . He replied "I didn't bring her " She said "How rude?" Harsh asked "where are we going ? " expecting to get a reply of sitting in the big mall , behind them .
Shreya looked around, she was standing in a concrete jungle , the city had grown multifolds in past few years . The mall behind them , didn't exist two years back. Shreya & Harsh had spent their childhood in a small town near Mumbai, near Sea , between the mountains . They were more used to see rare birds than air polluting traffic. She smiled and said " tere saath mall mein kya baithoon".... lets go to "Aksa Beach" I have never been there .To which an astonished Harsh replied "am coming from there . You could have come yourself." Shreya said "So what ? I didn't know u would come late , I can leave office now . I thought , I am better off at Aksa beach than a Mall ".As usual Harsh had no option but agree with Shreya .
Harsh had come on his brother in law's bike . It was Yamaha 100D series, very old model . Harsh knew Shreya's fetish for bike . So he started "after coming to Mumbai, I have to drive this bike (with a visible frown). I have Unicorn ,it goes at 100 KMPH" Shreya smiled and said " Drive a Yamaha in Mumbai" . They both laughed and started towards Aksa Beach. Shreya on the way filled Harsh with the usual gossip . She knew about everyone . Who is getting married ? who is coming from abroad & when? what are her plans etc. After hearing the monlogue Harsh complimented her with the amount of information Shreya had. " Thats all I do now a days " Shreya sighed !!! . Both of them were silent for a while . Shreya only broke the silence , She started talking about the recent crushes who were either getting married or were already married . Harsh burst into laughter.
Harsh was a regular at Aksa beach. So he took Shreya to a stall where they had bench to sit. Aksa beach is one of the clean beaches of Mumbai. There is not much crowd on Aksa beach. When they settled , Harsh asked her what she would have , she said she would go for "Pani Puri" and calorie conscious Harsh had "Chana Masala" .Both of them had taken a seat and had maintained a lot of distance between them. She said "I never thought I have to live without him", "My family wants me to get married again. Its difficult. I hate him " she blabbered for almost 15 minutes about her relationship . Harsh didn't interrupt her.
After 15 minutes , Harsh gathered all his strength and finally made statement " Know what , You are a big zero . What have you done in past few years. Just enjoyed life with Shankar , fought with family . Achieved nothing . " A shocked Shreya looked at him "what do u mean ? " He said " look whatever happened was really sad . I have a sympathy for you. but I can't cry along with you . " harsh took a deep breath " find a goal. do something in your life. find a cause." Shreya had heard this from lot of friends. But nobody said it the way Harsh said.
Shreya now in full control of emotions.She said " I am glad we met this time. I am sorry , I never acknowledged the fact that you like me." Harsh was surprised to hear that statement .he had waited to hear that statement. However, he laughed and said " are you crazy . mere itne bure din nahi aaye. " both of them laughed. They then shared their memories . the way they lived there life king-size in their tropical town . The beauty , the pranks, the sports and the NCCs. The time just looked as if it had flown.
Shreya said " You know what , i have been observing you and I must tell you are very lucky. You got a wonderful wife " Harsh's gentlemanly behaviour just told Shreya that he loved her wife . Loved her alot. She saw her pic , which Harsh always carried in wallet . Shreya said ' I wish I could meet your wife." Harsh smiled and said " She is joining us in 15 mins." Shreya was delighted. Harsh said " do you mind , If I smoke" Shreya said "of course not , I will smoke along with you , see one of the side effects of divorce" they smoked and Shreya felt she is blowing her issues in the smoke.
She met Pooja, Harsh's wife for a while. Pooja was very beautiful and polite . Harsh was very proud to show off his wife. Shreya told Pooja, that Harsh is indeed one of the gifted creatures on earth. She also directed Harsh to take care of Pooja. Pooja saw the charm on Shreya's face. She now probably knew why her husband had special place for Shreya in his heart.
As the beach was closing down, Harsh & Shreya also bid the farewell to each other.
At home Harsh, hugged Pooja said , it was worth it . Am glad I met her. Pooja said, Am happy to see you delighted. Shreya on way back , took out her cellphone and called a friend to help him with his NGO .....
Vanita
( all characters are imaginary to the best of the knowledge of author. Any resemblance to living or dead is purely coincidentally.)
He finally SMSed her: "Hope you have been promoted to be a mother ".
He decided if she calls back, then only would meet her else she would be always part of his sweet memories .
When Shreya saw the text , the name did not appear , she was shocked to receive such a message yet she knew someone really closed to her had sent . She stared at message for a while and decided to wait for a call from that no.. It was the nth no. of time Shreya had either lost her mobile, had put in water , or the simcard was lost and hence she didn't know who had sent the message . She was really good at losing things....
Harsh was really disappointed for not receiving a reply or a call from her . It had been two days since he had messaged her . He thought probably she has no time for him. He called up Pooja , his wife to get cheered up !!! . Though he didn't mention about Shreya's no reply to Pooja , Pooja somehow sensed it . She didn't bring up the topic which would have visibly made him upset.
It was third day since the message had arrived in Shreya's inbox . She finally decided to call the number ....
Shreya : Hello
Harsh : Hi , finally u called
Shreya : oh!! its you , I was wondering who called
Harsh : You don't have my number !! (with a surprise in his voice ).
Shreya: As usual I lost my mobile few months back and I didn't know how to contact you .
Harsh: How are you ?? Hows your life?
Shreya: I am a divorcee now. I am alone. I am lost . (she just couldn't keep a cool and calm Composure).
Harsh : Oh !! (Poor guy he doesn't know what he lost in his life . Harsh said to himself.) I am Coming to Mumbai next week . I am inaugrating my house in June . I will catch you in June then.
Shreya : If you are coming next week , why should we wait till June. Place a call to me as soon as you come . We will catch up. I am really alone Harsh . I have no goals , I never thought this would happen to me.
Harsh who was still shocked , didn't know how to sympathise , he said Shreya everything would be alright .
Shreya : Ok !! call me once you reach Mumbai.Bye now.
Harsh : Bye
Harsh was a tough guy . Being in one of the armed forces , Navy , he had become physically tough and his situations in his life had made him mentally strong. Still a divorce was too much to take in for him and what mattered was , It was Shreya , One of the best girls he ever met , to whom it had happened.
Memories of Harsh flushed in Shreya's mind. She always knew he liked her and she always laughed it off .She felt probably her unfair behavior had led to the divorce. She started to feel weak , it had been few months she had not talked about her divorce . To break in pieces & gather yourself again was not easy . Shreya made a call to Neel , Neel was one of her dearest friend from college who stood by her in thick & thin.
Neel : Hi
Shreya : I am breaking down, I am completely out emotionally.
Neel : Its ok , It happens . Don't worry , everything would be fine .
Shreya : Thanks Neel. Bye!!
She wanted to ear "Everything would be fine." She gathered herself and left for the day. Shreya was a simple girl. Not much ambitious , Taking every day as it came , Having fun with friends and worrying about Shankar's career , was what Shreya's life before her her divorce. Shankar , Her husband , One day told her , We are not made for each other , we are not compatible , its just not fair , you will meet a nice guy in future . Shreya almost felt like asking him , Is this an exit interview of company . She didn't blame him. She knew he was always like this , she had forgotten herself totally when she was in relationship with him. Now to live for herself was a difficult task but she was managing it .Friends like Neel had been huge emotional support & Now Harsh who called after two years. She thanked God for such friends.
Shreya had been always at back of Harsh's mind since her phone call. He still remembered the call she had made two years back. She was in seventh heaven. Possible opposition from her family also looked irrelevant in front of her happiness . He knew how glad when he came to know she had found a partner .When he arrived at Mumbai, his wife was at station to receive him, he was very happy to see Pooja . All the uneasiness of Shreya's divorce vanished when he saw his wife and when she took him in his arms. He told her about Shreya over the dinner table. Pooja said , its destiny, noboby can change.
He called up Shreya & decided to meet two days later . Off late Shreya had been forgetting to meet people . She kept herself reminding that she needs to meet Harsh. But sometimes there are more important things than meeting old friends . That day she got news , she has become a maasi of little baby boy,she immediately rushed to see her sister at hospital. She forgot to inform Harsh .However , Harsh made a call to her at the decided time, she knew Harsh was gonna feel terrible . She gave the news and after hearing it Harsh gave his congratulations . Harsh kept the phone. He started think about the good old school days . He was topper in his section yet he was never counted as brilliant kids simply because he played with all the "Tapories" in colony. He liked Shreya, bcos she never complained about his company , he liked her for the chirpy behaviour , he liked her innocence , everything about Shreya was good infact fantastic. He never proposed her, he wanted to become an officer before he proposed. It never happened and then he also met Pooja. Pooja & Shreya were compltely different. To draw comparisons would be unfair to both of them. All he knew that Pooja is one of the sweetest girl he ever met .
Shreya felt bad that she couldn't meet Harsh. She decided to make it possible very next day. When Harsh called her next day , she told him she wants to meet him. He asked where , she told him at a mall near her office . Shreya always enjoyed the attention and importance received from Harsh. Harsh who was used to bend people as he needed , obliged . When he reached at mall , she informed she would be there in few minutes .Harsh was first to spot Shreya , Only after the crowd cleared Shreya could see Harsh. He looked same . Harsh told Shreya , You look great , to which she replied you crack good jokes. Both of them laughed. Shreya asked Harsh about his wife . He replied "I didn't bring her " She said "How rude?" Harsh asked "where are we going ? " expecting to get a reply of sitting in the big mall , behind them .
Shreya looked around, she was standing in a concrete jungle , the city had grown multifolds in past few years . The mall behind them , didn't exist two years back. Shreya & Harsh had spent their childhood in a small town near Mumbai, near Sea , between the mountains . They were more used to see rare birds than air polluting traffic. She smiled and said " tere saath mall mein kya baithoon".... lets go to "Aksa Beach" I have never been there .To which an astonished Harsh replied "am coming from there . You could have come yourself." Shreya said "So what ? I didn't know u would come late , I can leave office now . I thought , I am better off at Aksa beach than a Mall ".As usual Harsh had no option but agree with Shreya .
Harsh had come on his brother in law's bike . It was Yamaha 100D series, very old model . Harsh knew Shreya's fetish for bike . So he started "after coming to Mumbai, I have to drive this bike (with a visible frown). I have Unicorn ,it goes at 100 KMPH" Shreya smiled and said " Drive a Yamaha in Mumbai" . They both laughed and started towards Aksa Beach. Shreya on the way filled Harsh with the usual gossip . She knew about everyone . Who is getting married ? who is coming from abroad & when? what are her plans etc. After hearing the monlogue Harsh complimented her with the amount of information Shreya had. " Thats all I do now a days " Shreya sighed !!! . Both of them were silent for a while . Shreya only broke the silence , She started talking about the recent crushes who were either getting married or were already married . Harsh burst into laughter.
Harsh was a regular at Aksa beach. So he took Shreya to a stall where they had bench to sit. Aksa beach is one of the clean beaches of Mumbai. There is not much crowd on Aksa beach. When they settled , Harsh asked her what she would have , she said she would go for "Pani Puri" and calorie conscious Harsh had "Chana Masala" .Both of them had taken a seat and had maintained a lot of distance between them. She said "I never thought I have to live without him", "My family wants me to get married again. Its difficult. I hate him " she blabbered for almost 15 minutes about her relationship . Harsh didn't interrupt her.
After 15 minutes , Harsh gathered all his strength and finally made statement " Know what , You are a big zero . What have you done in past few years. Just enjoyed life with Shankar , fought with family . Achieved nothing . " A shocked Shreya looked at him "what do u mean ? " He said " look whatever happened was really sad . I have a sympathy for you. but I can't cry along with you . " harsh took a deep breath " find a goal. do something in your life. find a cause." Shreya had heard this from lot of friends. But nobody said it the way Harsh said.
Shreya now in full control of emotions.She said " I am glad we met this time. I am sorry , I never acknowledged the fact that you like me." Harsh was surprised to hear that statement .he had waited to hear that statement. However, he laughed and said " are you crazy . mere itne bure din nahi aaye. " both of them laughed. They then shared their memories . the way they lived there life king-size in their tropical town . The beauty , the pranks, the sports and the NCCs. The time just looked as if it had flown.
Shreya said " You know what , i have been observing you and I must tell you are very lucky. You got a wonderful wife " Harsh's gentlemanly behaviour just told Shreya that he loved her wife . Loved her alot. She saw her pic , which Harsh always carried in wallet . Shreya said ' I wish I could meet your wife." Harsh smiled and said " She is joining us in 15 mins." Shreya was delighted. Harsh said " do you mind , If I smoke" Shreya said "of course not , I will smoke along with you , see one of the side effects of divorce" they smoked and Shreya felt she is blowing her issues in the smoke.
She met Pooja, Harsh's wife for a while. Pooja was very beautiful and polite . Harsh was very proud to show off his wife. Shreya told Pooja, that Harsh is indeed one of the gifted creatures on earth. She also directed Harsh to take care of Pooja. Pooja saw the charm on Shreya's face. She now probably knew why her husband had special place for Shreya in his heart.
As the beach was closing down, Harsh & Shreya also bid the farewell to each other.
At home Harsh, hugged Pooja said , it was worth it . Am glad I met her. Pooja said, Am happy to see you delighted. Shreya on way back , took out her cellphone and called a friend to help him with his NGO .....
Vanita
( all characters are imaginary to the best of the knowledge of author. Any resemblance to living or dead is purely coincidentally.)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The Living Legend -Sachin Tendulkar
Yesterday (24.02.2010) Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to score a double 100 in One day format ..... Not Out for 50 overs ....Needless to say am one of the biggest fan of Sachin .... and following him since 1997 , when I started watching cricket .... The congratulations have been flowing for him since yesterday including PM of this country.
Yesterday when I started to monitor match ( I was in office) on internet Sehwag was already out.... Discussions between me & my colleague started ... He & I are one of the biggest fan of Tendulkar..... we challenged credibility of people who said Sachin should retire ........ We said in chorous Sachin should hit a century today......... when he passed 87 in early overs of 20 , my colleague said he should reach landmark 200 today ( he is been saying this since last few one days)........ I said I would be glad if he would.... But to reach 200 is real test of stamina & skills......... Skills : There would be hardly anyone who would doubt Sachin's . Stamina : Given that he is playing for 20 years ... and fitness is suppose to go down with ageing ( I had my doubts ; I am sorry Sachin) ........ It was really test of fitness & again to come out in middle to field almost brought tears in my eyes ...... I bowed to the legend ...
Even when Sehwag goes out to play...Its expected he might reach 200 in One day ....looking at his aggressive way of batting ....... Somewhere in heart I always felt the record of 200 is meant for Sachin.... He would break it........... When people started saying he is getting old should Retire.... I felt may be record of 200 was not meant for him.......... I was often told he has earned enough money now he should gracefully retire and give "oppurtunity to others "....... The fact remains we are yet to find a cricketer who is as good as Sachin, as humble as he is , as down to earth as he is. I used to to be like here is the man who when goes out in the middle .... all your heart wanna shout is "Sachiiiiiiin " .... "Sachiiiiiiiiiiiin" and people say he should retitre........... ridiculous ........
He is also captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL league and somehow Mumbai Indians did not do well in two seasons....and third season is coming up...........when Sachin's Mumbai Indian lost out in a crucial match in second season (Mumbai Indians could not chase the runs in last two overs ) ...... One of my best friend said "You Mumbaikars Crumble in Pressure " .... and Sachin is My best friend's icon too ..... .. My friend furthur added since Sachin is a Mumbaikar ; he lacks leadership ;hence Mumbai Indians failed.... I was upset about My Best Friend making these comments ... ( Probably he was very upset at Mumbai Indians not making to Semis).......That day my heart told me time would come when these people will only praise Sachin again.....
As Bryan Adam Says "And Now the time are Changing ,Look at everything that's come and gone " .... The height of success Sachin has reached today ..... Everyone along with me will do it my life long............ Sachiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnn ..........Sachinnnnnnnnnnnnnn......
Yesterday when I started to monitor match ( I was in office) on internet Sehwag was already out.... Discussions between me & my colleague started ... He & I are one of the biggest fan of Tendulkar..... we challenged credibility of people who said Sachin should retire ........ We said in chorous Sachin should hit a century today......... when he passed 87 in early overs of 20 , my colleague said he should reach landmark 200 today ( he is been saying this since last few one days)........ I said I would be glad if he would.... But to reach 200 is real test of stamina & skills......... Skills : There would be hardly anyone who would doubt Sachin's . Stamina : Given that he is playing for 20 years ... and fitness is suppose to go down with ageing ( I had my doubts ; I am sorry Sachin) ........ It was really test of fitness & again to come out in middle to field almost brought tears in my eyes ...... I bowed to the legend ...
Even when Sehwag goes out to play...Its expected he might reach 200 in One day ....looking at his aggressive way of batting ....... Somewhere in heart I always felt the record of 200 is meant for Sachin.... He would break it........... When people started saying he is getting old should Retire.... I felt may be record of 200 was not meant for him.......... I was often told he has earned enough money now he should gracefully retire and give "oppurtunity to others "....... The fact remains we are yet to find a cricketer who is as good as Sachin, as humble as he is , as down to earth as he is. I used to to be like here is the man who when goes out in the middle .... all your heart wanna shout is "Sachiiiiiiin " .... "Sachiiiiiiiiiiiin" and people say he should retitre........... ridiculous ........
He is also captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL league and somehow Mumbai Indians did not do well in two seasons....and third season is coming up...........when Sachin's Mumbai Indian lost out in a crucial match in second season (Mumbai Indians could not chase the runs in last two overs ) ...... One of my best friend said "You Mumbaikars Crumble in Pressure " .... and Sachin is My best friend's icon too ..... .. My friend furthur added since Sachin is a Mumbaikar ; he lacks leadership ;hence Mumbai Indians failed.... I was upset about My Best Friend making these comments ... ( Probably he was very upset at Mumbai Indians not making to Semis).......That day my heart told me time would come when these people will only praise Sachin again.....
As Bryan Adam Says "And Now the time are Changing ,Look at everything that's come and gone " .... The height of success Sachin has reached today ..... Everyone along with me will do it my life long............ Sachiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnn ..........Sachinnnnnnnnnnnnnn......
Thursday, February 18, 2010
If Polititians Twitted
When I heard about twitter ; I was simply not intersted in joining one more social networking websites. Then came Shashi Tharoor whose articles I have read regularly in Times of India ( Sunday Edition) and I was very delighted when he got elected in LS Polls and also became minister of External affairs. The second thought was I hope the seat does not get wasted....... ....He truly paid back by keeping us updated on twitter... If not Shashi Tharoor , I won't have been on twitter ( Twitter should make him as a brand ambassador in India :))......Though I found twitter bit complicated ( I have to still get hang of it) ..... It was fun and absolute delight to see Karan Johar , Mr. Birla , Chetan Bhagat and other celebrities so near to their fans and followers...... almost discussing about international Subjects ,book releases , and their personal lives too..... One of the tweets from SRK mentioned about fight between his two kids.... so sweet
then eventually a thought crossed my mind .....what if the battles which are fought on roads come to internet...........Just imagine Uddhav tweeting about possible ban on MNIK .... or on more serious front P.Chindabaram announcing formation of state of Telangana...... or Rahul Gandhi inviting youth to join congress on Twitter.... People who run the India Inc..... more nearer to a concerned & educated crowd....( when I say this , there is whole set of "right" "left" and apolitical crowd on social networking sites ..... concerned on policies and willing to participate) .....Just imagine budget being discussed with a common man ......
May be Internet may not represent whole India ( our majority population is still in villages and lacks basic amenities too )....but may be if politics come little more closer to this net savvy.... wanting to ask question crowd.... we could further become more professional India Inc ........ May be it could create more nuisance.... may be not else we won't have seen so much of bollywood around......... May be the least our polititians could do is write blogs... :) :)
Regards
Vanita Bodke
PS: Ministry of power website is updated on day today basis , even the consumer greivance forum website is not bad, RTI is also a great tool....... Am just indicating may be the government is not opaque.....however certainly a transparent system works more efficiently
then eventually a thought crossed my mind .....what if the battles which are fought on roads come to internet...........Just imagine Uddhav tweeting about possible ban on MNIK .... or on more serious front P.Chindabaram announcing formation of state of Telangana...... or Rahul Gandhi inviting youth to join congress on Twitter.... People who run the India Inc..... more nearer to a concerned & educated crowd....( when I say this , there is whole set of "right" "left" and apolitical crowd on social networking sites ..... concerned on policies and willing to participate) .....Just imagine budget being discussed with a common man ......
May be Internet may not represent whole India ( our majority population is still in villages and lacks basic amenities too )....but may be if politics come little more closer to this net savvy.... wanting to ask question crowd.... we could further become more professional India Inc ........ May be it could create more nuisance.... may be not else we won't have seen so much of bollywood around......... May be the least our polititians could do is write blogs... :) :)
Regards
Vanita Bodke
PS: Ministry of power website is updated on day today basis , even the consumer greivance forum website is not bad, RTI is also a great tool....... Am just indicating may be the government is not opaque.....however certainly a transparent system works more efficiently
Saturday, February 6, 2010
When Rahul Gandhi Travelled by train
Yesterday Morning (February 5th , 2010 )..... we had a news channel runnning the news that Rahul Gandhi is reaching Mumbai & Shiv Sena will try in every possible ways to make his visit a failure.... the channel showed text SMS where Shiv Sena directed people to welcome Rahul ( probably future prime minister) with black flags.... Wow........when I was watching news I felt congress is doing a gimmick and Sena is replying back in gimmick :)... I saw his itenary which said from airport to Juhu & then to Vikhroli by helicopter ( My instant feeling was : Polititians , I hate them they blow up tax payer's money like this ) and left for office.
As a commoner I don't hate Rahul Gandhi ,however neither do I like him.... ... One of the major reasons , Rahul's area of interest are UP , Bihar and north east as if they are the only states of India.......My Mahrashtra also has its share of problems ; Mumbai /Mahrashtra has always been denied fund , or given in a diminished amount ( 26/ 7 major infrastructure development , Railway line upgradation ) ....Majority of my state lives in load shedding upto 6 hrs .... there were no power plant generation projects in pipeline for years..........and poor farmers taking suicide as a route to solve their problems..........He would understand this only if he visits us.........& he being from centre ( he is being promoted as future prime minister too ) makes him an important personality...........
In the evening when I reached home , I asked so how was Rahul's Trip ( in a sarcastic tone ) ; and my sister said he travelled by local train......... I was delighted .... finally ; someone knows how to reach people and their heart .... Sena's plan was foiled too ........Ek teer se do nishan..... :) :) ....
Just adding - I hope he visits other parts of the state too as Mumbai is part of Maharashtra and not whole Maharashtra ..... I hope to Maharashtra gets benefitted from Rahul Gandhi's Visit....
Signing Off
Vanita
As a commoner I don't hate Rahul Gandhi ,however neither do I like him.... ... One of the major reasons , Rahul's area of interest are UP , Bihar and north east as if they are the only states of India.......My Mahrashtra also has its share of problems ; Mumbai /Mahrashtra has always been denied fund , or given in a diminished amount ( 26/ 7 major infrastructure development , Railway line upgradation ) ....Majority of my state lives in load shedding upto 6 hrs .... there were no power plant generation projects in pipeline for years..........and poor farmers taking suicide as a route to solve their problems..........He would understand this only if he visits us.........& he being from centre ( he is being promoted as future prime minister too ) makes him an important personality...........
In the evening when I reached home , I asked so how was Rahul's Trip ( in a sarcastic tone ) ; and my sister said he travelled by local train......... I was delighted .... finally ; someone knows how to reach people and their heart .... Sena's plan was foiled too ........Ek teer se do nishan..... :) :) ....
Just adding - I hope he visits other parts of the state too as Mumbai is part of Maharashtra and not whole Maharashtra ..... I hope to Maharashtra gets benefitted from Rahul Gandhi's Visit....
Signing Off
Vanita
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friends...
One of the very early advises (In my growing years) I received from my elder sister was to make good friends and be a good friend..... my school education was also very instrumental in imbibing some of these basic values .As year passed I met a lot of people ..... Most of them were with me for atleast a year or two ....and some of them are still there with me (I call them friends :) ) ...... ....
As I was just coming into teenage I started to hear another version about human beings I was told that world outside is very selfish.... competitive.....Its difficult to survive ....don't trust anyone ......... However the thought that people around you are always good is so powerful .....my desire to know unknown people was very strong ....So I kep t discovering them.... It was fun.... and some times fatal..... and I managed gathered some pearls ... I met people who were my critique... well wishers .... most of them were a worried lot because of my non existence common sense & logical reasoning.......
I still experiment with life .... and I hope I get to gather some more jewels for lifetime .........
Signing off for the day
Vanita
As I was just coming into teenage I started to hear another version about human beings I was told that world outside is very selfish.... competitive.....Its difficult to survive ....don't trust anyone ......... However the thought that people around you are always good is so powerful .....my desire to know unknown people was very strong ....So I kep t discovering them.... It was fun.... and some times fatal..... and I managed gathered some pearls ... I met people who were my critique... well wishers .... most of them were a worried lot because of my non existence common sense & logical reasoning.......
I still experiment with life .... and I hope I get to gather some more jewels for lifetime .........
Signing off for the day
Vanita
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
My Friend's Ms. X
Its been two years since I heard about Ms. X from my friend. Actually his roommates enthusiastically told me about his crush Ms. X. I told him to take the girl out on date ( I always have opinions and never think twice before offering it) :) .... He never dated the girl. All he has done it in past two years is to drop her home from a Dandiya night, offered to watch a Marathi drama with his roommates which she politely turned down...... I used to hear ; I saw her near garden she looked beautiful , our eyes met at lobby...etc etc. etc....
Yesterday we met near his office (location : lobby outside office entrance) & created all kind of ruckus to meet his Ms. X ; I have never saw him so shy & nervous... It was wonderful to see my friend actually liked someone ..... he felt some good emotions for someone in life (As usual since men are bit slow and he has still not understood it ..... :)) .......I hope he does else some one else will fly away with Ms. X , and he would be terribly hurt.......
Signing off
Vanita
Yesterday we met near his office (location : lobby outside office entrance) & created all kind of ruckus to meet his Ms. X ; I have never saw him so shy & nervous... It was wonderful to see my friend actually liked someone ..... he felt some good emotions for someone in life (As usual since men are bit slow and he has still not understood it ..... :)) .......I hope he does else some one else will fly away with Ms. X , and he would be terribly hurt.......
Signing off
Vanita
Smart Bandar
A friend of mine who is a software engineer sent me this link jobs.smartbandar.com .Its been a year since the site exists . My friend has created this website . I asked him , you are calling your website "Smart Bandar" (Bandar means Monkey ) and you expect people to access your website.... to which he simply replied aren't we suppose to evolve from Monkeys.....We are smart and hence we try to make money out of everything..... I said whats the relevance can you explain .......He told me try applying for a job and I said am not gonna fill your data bank.... he requested me to please click once ( just imagine all this conversation on Gtalk .... since its free :P) ... being a true friend I did as I was told and to my utter surprise I didn't have to register ........I was very happy..I was directly sending an email to my recruiter.... I said great ... then I asked why are u posting free jobs ....to which he simply replied "I want this world to come closer , Money is not everything " I fell off the chair I was sitting on....... He said he woul earn money from ads posted on his website and Intention is definitely not revenue generation...Just to bring people of common interest together .......So the Humans always remember that we are smart bandar
Over all the look wise the website has lot of scope for improvement..The about us section is empty... the Companies section is terrible.....But overall its a good attempt to take Jobsearches to a new level....
My friend has managed 282 job postings in one year.... I guess it isn't bad at all.......And Anything FREE is gonna catch eye :) :)
Regards
Vanita Bodke
Web:smart bandar
Over all the look wise the website has lot of scope for improvement..The about us section is empty... the Companies section is terrible.....But overall its a good attempt to take Jobsearches to a new level....
My friend has managed 282 job postings in one year.... I guess it isn't bad at all.......And Anything FREE is gonna catch eye :) :)
Regards
Vanita Bodke
Web:smart bandar
Saturday, January 16, 2010
The week that went by..........
The week which went by was simply amazing..... ... One of the rarest wonderful time I ever spent....... It starts from my mother without whom this could have been just another week; she has been really cool about I becoming extra social since 9th January 2010 , that was last Saturday .The week that went by was awesome; I helped a friend for cooking dinner & enjoyed the dinner with colleagues at her place on Saturday , Sunday I was out throughout the day , the good part of the day was I actually drew my friends crazy ....... then came "Happy Vodafone Tuesday" ........ We ( I and another set of friends) played snooker,bowling, bumping cars , watched "paranormal activity" and played net cricket..........whew..... met a friend on Wednesday who had came from UK.....And today am out with friends again , Had great Gossip session .....and we all were only girls... ... What a week ?!?!
I hardly get any sleep when its change of place ( Am at a friend's place ) & for the first the first time I am liking it . I got time to write today & I liked what I was writing about..........
Wanna write some philosophical stuff ...... lets see if I can write one more..........
Signing off
Vanita
I hardly get any sleep when its change of place ( Am at a friend's place ) & for the first the first time I am liking it . I got time to write today & I liked what I was writing about..........
Wanna write some philosophical stuff ...... lets see if I can write one more..........
Signing off
Vanita
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Raat Gayi Baat Gayi-Review
Last week I saw this movie directed by Saurabh Shukla with some of the eminent actors who rarely work with mainstream. These actors/director have successfully established their own community who make movie for certain category of people.....Movies about love which are not set in fantasy land but in the realistic situation.....Its more about taking care of your love and not about high moral standards.
I immensely liked Raat Gayi Baat Gayi; the movie was a complete laughter riot and with ease it
touched subjects like infidelity , Sacrifice for partners, possessiveness four partner which are part of human nature ..... The movie highly suggests that anybody can flip . It also goes on to show how Indian woman take a brave step of ignorance towards their husband's behavior of rowing eyes to keep the family together.
The movie has lot of relevance to today's Indian urban society where the definition of morality are changing. All in all a very well made movie.The movies music is good too. Its contemporary & not run of mill type.........
I look forward to such movies.
Vanita
Movie : Raat Gayi Baat Gayi
Language : Hindi
Website: www.raatgayibaatgayi.com
I immensely liked Raat Gayi Baat Gayi; the movie was a complete laughter riot and with ease it
touched subjects like infidelity , Sacrifice for partners, possessiveness four partner which are part of human nature ..... The movie highly suggests that anybody can flip . It also goes on to show how Indian woman take a brave step of ignorance towards their husband's behavior of rowing eyes to keep the family together.
The movie has lot of relevance to today's Indian urban society where the definition of morality are changing. All in all a very well made movie.The movies music is good too. Its contemporary & not run of mill type.........
I look forward to such movies.
Vanita
Movie : Raat Gayi Baat Gayi
Language : Hindi
Website: www.raatgayibaatgayi.com
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