Dear readers,
Have a wonderful and prosperous 2007.
May God be with you in whatever you do, show you direction, give you strength and give you sense of purpose.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Saturday, December 30, 2006
News from me
My dear readers, My work here in the beautiful city of Norwich is coming to an end. I have loved and enjoyed every moment of my stay here and will continue to cherish the wonderful friends I have made.
It is a sad moment and truly I am feeling very sad.
I am leaving from Norwich on Jan 1st by National Express to Heathrow airport at 1.40 in the afternoon.
:(
Every moment of sadness brings a moment of happiness, I think. My folks back at home will be so very happy to see me, that I am sure of.
It is a sad moment and truly I am feeling very sad.
I am leaving from Norwich on Jan 1st by National Express to Heathrow airport at 1.40 in the afternoon.
:(
Every moment of sadness brings a moment of happiness, I think. My folks back at home will be so very happy to see me, that I am sure of.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Fantastic Four : Rise of the silver surfer (Movie Trailer)
Awesome...I reckon I am really going to wait for this movie to get released.
Fantastic Four-Rise Of The Silver Surfer - video powered by Metacafe
Fantastic Four-Rise Of The Silver Surfer - video powered by Metacafe
House of flying daggers : Beauty dance
I absolutely love this song from the movie House of flying daggers, and the main reason why I went to this movie was to see Zhang Zi Yi. I really do find her very attractive.
The tune of the song is absolutely brilliant and the song has been sung by Zhang Zi Yi herself. Enjoy.
Chinese lyrics of the song:
Běifāng yǒu jiārén, juéshì ér dúlì.
Yí gù qīng rén chéng, zài gù qīng rén guó.
Nìng bù zhī qīng chéng yǔ qīng guó.
Jiārén nán zài dé.
Meaning of the song:
In the North there's a lady, stunning and singular.
One look confounds a city; a second look dooms an empire.
Rather not wishing to know, the ruination that may follow.
Rare beauty is here and now.
The tune of the song is absolutely brilliant and the song has been sung by Zhang Zi Yi herself. Enjoy.
Chinese lyrics of the song:
Běifāng yǒu jiārén, juéshì ér dúlì.
Yí gù qīng rén chéng, zài gù qīng rén guó.
Nìng bù zhī qīng chéng yǔ qīng guó.
Jiārén nán zài dé.
Meaning of the song:
In the North there's a lady, stunning and singular.
One look confounds a city; a second look dooms an empire.
Rather not wishing to know, the ruination that may follow.
Rare beauty is here and now.
President Kalam says IITians not helping India
President of India, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, one of the finest scientists produced by India says the about the Indian Institute of Technology.
"The value addition of IIT is very low for its students. The knowledge products and intellectual properties added by IITians are minimal."
It really is an uncomfortable observation made by the Indian president. Is he wrong (or) Are the IITans, the brilliant students from the premier Institute in India, not doing enough for the country?
What does my readers think?
Watch President's thoughts here
Update: An interesting conversation on CNN IBN in this regard. Some soul searching within IIT? Do watch it. it is very interesting.
"The value addition of IIT is very low for its students. The knowledge products and intellectual properties added by IITians are minimal."
It really is an uncomfortable observation made by the Indian president. Is he wrong (or) Are the IITans, the brilliant students from the premier Institute in India, not doing enough for the country?
What does my readers think?
Watch President's thoughts here
Update: An interesting conversation on CNN IBN in this regard. Some soul searching within IIT? Do watch it. it is very interesting.
Happy Feet - Movie Review
I saw this movie recently and I have to admit I really enjoyed it a lot. It is a lovely made children's film that even adults can enjoy. The characters have been woven as realy life characters.
It has a simple moral : Being different from the rest is nothing to be ashamed of. A good lesson for any child.
Loved it.
My Verdict: Must see with 8/10.
Watch the movie trailer below.
Click here for IMDB view on the movie
It has a simple moral : Being different from the rest is nothing to be ashamed of. A good lesson for any child.
Loved it.
My Verdict: Must see with 8/10.
Watch the movie trailer below.
Click here for IMDB view on the movie
Polar bears
This file photo provided by Mary Sage shows a polar bear watching a whaling crew off shore near Barrow, Alaska. Polar bears are in deep trouble because of global warming and other factors and deserve federal protection under the Endangered Species A ct. Photo: AP Photo/Courtesy of Mary Sage, Joseph Napaaqtuq Sage)
source: The Hindu
Amazing photos of polar bears from the BBC Planet Earth series
Watch these amazing photos
Source: Telegraph UK
They are amazing creatures and are one of the most dangerous predators. They are known to attack humans for food. The global warming has resulted in harming the existence of Polar bears since they are not able to find food for their survival. It will be sad if such magnificent creatures become threatened or worse extinct due to our negligence.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
If I can stop one heart from breaking
This poem is written by Emily Dickinson. I came to see this poem in a "Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work" series and I thank them for this poem.
IF I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
Read all the poems written by Emily
Amazing writing. I don't understand poems very well. But the above poem is remarkable and I reckon I will take some time off to read more of it written by Emily Dickinson.
IF I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
Read all the poems written by Emily
Amazing writing. I don't understand poems very well. But the above poem is remarkable and I reckon I will take some time off to read more of it written by Emily Dickinson.
"Agent Smith" in the movie : Matrix
This is a very famous dialogue from the movie "Matrix" and I am forced to wonder if this is not true. Have we humans not done this? And I always feel : Yes we have. We have encroached into the space of other animals and organisms, destroyed them mercilessly for our own selfish needs. Is it not true?
Agent Smith: I'd like to share a revelation during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species. I realized that you're not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment but you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply and multiply until every natural resource is consumed. The only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet. You are a plague, and we are the cure.
Agent Smith: I'd like to share a revelation during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your species. I realized that you're not actually mammals. Every mammal on this planet instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment but you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply and multiply until every natural resource is consumed. The only way you can survive is to spread to another area. There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus. Human beings are a disease, a cancer of this planet. You are a plague, and we are the cure.
Four stages of life
THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:
1. You believe in Santa Claus
2. You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3. You are Santa Claus.
4. You look like Santa Claus.
Post script : I got this as a forward during Christmas and loved it.
1. You believe in Santa Claus
2. You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3. You are Santa Claus.
4. You look like Santa Claus.
Post script : I got this as a forward during Christmas and loved it.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
The saviour
BBC reports the tale of "Bhule Bhatke Tiwari" >> Lost and Found "Tiwari", a spartan man with simple needs does the very important part of uniting lost family members with their family during the crowded hindu festival of Kumbh Mela and Ardh Kumbh Mela that happens in Allahabad, near the holy Ganges river.
He has so far helped more than 633,000 lost people find their families again. "I first came here in 1945 with my friends to have a look around. There was no facility then, and few visitors. Since then I have covered 11 Kumbh Melas and 51 annual fairs," Mr Tiwari says.
Amazing story of an important work
He has so far helped more than 633,000 lost people find their families again. "I first came here in 1945 with my friends to have a look around. There was no facility then, and few visitors. Since then I have covered 11 Kumbh Melas and 51 annual fairs," Mr Tiwari says.
Amazing story of an important work
Danger of blogging
BBC Reports:
The manager of a chocolate shop has been forced to leave Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria over his comments on the town.
Steve Beall, 20, from Tyneside, described the town as rough and boring in an online diary.
What happened next? Watch this BBC report.
Is letting your private thoughts on the web as safe as it seems?
The manager of a chocolate shop has been forced to leave Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria over his comments on the town.
Steve Beall, 20, from Tyneside, described the town as rough and boring in an online diary.
What happened next? Watch this BBC report.
Is letting your private thoughts on the web as safe as it seems?
Friday, December 22, 2006
Ireland's Mysterious Newgrange Tomb
I got this from Wilmette, a superb blog that I read regularly.
It's the final resting place of countless Stone Age dead, but mystery still lives at Ireland's Newgrange tomb.
Scientists have long been puzzled by the massive 5,000-year-old mound, but one revelation shed a lot of light—literally—on the meaning of the crypt. On the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, a beam of sunlight reveals a corridor that leads to a cache of ancient bones.
Tour the halls of Newgrange, and explore the deep mysteries of one of Europe's most puzzling Stone Age sites.
Watch this amazing video in the National Geographic website
Read more about Newgrange in the wikipedia site
Fantastic stuff
It's the final resting place of countless Stone Age dead, but mystery still lives at Ireland's Newgrange tomb.
Scientists have long been puzzled by the massive 5,000-year-old mound, but one revelation shed a lot of light—literally—on the meaning of the crypt. On the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, a beam of sunlight reveals a corridor that leads to a cache of ancient bones.
Tour the halls of Newgrange, and explore the deep mysteries of one of Europe's most puzzling Stone Age sites.
Watch this amazing video in the National Geographic website
Read more about Newgrange in the wikipedia site
Fantastic stuff
Watch copyrighted Bollywood movies online
Now you can watch the epic serial "Mahabharat" online...You can also watch old Hindi movies for free and the latest Hindi movies for a prize. This facility has been arranged by www.Rajshri.com, the company owned by the legendary producer and director B R Chopra. For those who do not understand Hindi, the facility is also available with English sub titles.
This is path breaking, since I think this is the first time such a strategy is adopted in India. So no more pirated version when the original version is available. Great work Mr. Chopra.
Update : William, another fellow blogger has corrected me on the details given above. Rajshri Media is Owned by Mr. Rajjat Barjatya and not by B R Chopra. The Mahabharat episode is produced by B R Chopra and the digital rights are with Rajshri Media.
Thank you William.
This is path breaking, since I think this is the first time such a strategy is adopted in India. So no more pirated version when the original version is available. Great work Mr. Chopra.
Update : William, another fellow blogger has corrected me on the details given above. Rajshri Media is Owned by Mr. Rajjat Barjatya and not by B R Chopra. The Mahabharat episode is produced by B R Chopra and the digital rights are with Rajshri Media.
Thank you William.
Harry Potter's final title revealed
Harry Potter's final title has been revealed --> Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
I am really looking forward to how the story is going to end.
Read the CNN report
Courtesy : CNN International
I am really looking forward to how the story is going to end.
Read the CNN report
Courtesy : CNN International
New Delhi's monkey menace
I never knew this was the situation in Delhi. The capital city is having trouble coping up with the monkey population as more and more animal habitat is encroached by humans.
Watch this CNN report
Courtesy : CNN International
Watch this CNN report
Courtesy : CNN International
I wonder
Anomaly in Life:
Have you even wondered whenever someone advises you not to do something, there is a counter augument that suggests you to do it.
Have you even wondered whenever someone advises you not to do something, there is a counter augument that suggests you to do it.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Science explains Christmas goodwill
Have you ever wondered what makes us selfish human beings to be so generous and helpful during the time of Christmas? What is it that brings out the best amongst the most of us during festive season?
At first glance, the universal idea of survival of the fittest should have put paid to giving presents and acts of charity since the last thing any competitive creature will do is to waste its valuable resources on another.
But in the animal kingdom, gifts are made for good reason: in many insect and some bird species, females accept males as mates only if they are offered a morsel of food to boost the chance of reproduction; and there are many other behaviours seen in insect societies where individuals help each other, so long as they are related and carry each other's genes.
In human societies, however, we are often charitable and give to people who are unrelated to us, or whom we do not even know, particularly at Christmas. Experiments also show that we often express our gratitude by being more charitable to others. The reason for all this Christmas goodwill is spelt out in a mathematical analysis carried out by Prof Martin Nowak of Harvard University, working with Sebastien Roch of the University of California, Berkeley.
Read this interesting story to know more
Courtesy : The telegraph
At first glance, the universal idea of survival of the fittest should have put paid to giving presents and acts of charity since the last thing any competitive creature will do is to waste its valuable resources on another.
But in the animal kingdom, gifts are made for good reason: in many insect and some bird species, females accept males as mates only if they are offered a morsel of food to boost the chance of reproduction; and there are many other behaviours seen in insect societies where individuals help each other, so long as they are related and carry each other's genes.
In human societies, however, we are often charitable and give to people who are unrelated to us, or whom we do not even know, particularly at Christmas. Experiments also show that we often express our gratitude by being more charitable to others. The reason for all this Christmas goodwill is spelt out in a mathematical analysis carried out by Prof Martin Nowak of Harvard University, working with Sebastien Roch of the University of California, Berkeley.
Read this interesting story to know more
Courtesy : The telegraph
Amazing pictures of foggy weather in Britan
The past few days have been very foggy in Britan. Huge amount of chaos is going on in heathrow since quite a huge number of flights have been cancelled. Many people are finding it difficult to go to their respective homes before Christmas. There is absolutely no sunshine.
Meanwhile some people have found joy in this foggy climate and have taken some amazing pictures and this is being hosted in the BBC website. Simply superb.
Martin McDonald sent this birds-eye view of a misty London cityscape. You can see the St.Paul's cathedral and very faint view of London eye in the background.
Anthony Marsh: "Fog can be beautiful, Chatsworth.". You can see this type of scenary only in pictures. Now you can see it in real life. wonderful.
Watch the remaining pics by clicking this link
Courtesy : BBC.
Hope you enjoyed it.
Meanwhile some people have found joy in this foggy climate and have taken some amazing pictures and this is being hosted in the BBC website. Simply superb.
Martin McDonald sent this birds-eye view of a misty London cityscape. You can see the St.Paul's cathedral and very faint view of London eye in the background.
Anthony Marsh: "Fog can be beautiful, Chatsworth.". You can see this type of scenary only in pictures. Now you can see it in real life. wonderful.
Watch the remaining pics by clicking this link
Courtesy : BBC.
Hope you enjoyed it.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
India : Second test against SA
Well Well...We have been doing what I had feared. We have won the test and have been celebrating...the media as usual have been doing its part by hyping up the Indians as they always do.
I hope our team realises that it is just one game and have gone back to the drawing board for the next 2 games. It is going to be an acid test where in SA will throw everything at us and try to humiliate us in the remaining games. What we need to do is keep a cool head, remove the past success from our mind and concentrate on the second game. Don't get me wrong, by winning the first test, we have achieved something great. But that is no use if we lose the next 2 and lose the series. We need to concentrate and prove to ourselves that we are good.
Only time will tell.
I hope our team realises that it is just one game and have gone back to the drawing board for the next 2 games. It is going to be an acid test where in SA will throw everything at us and try to humiliate us in the remaining games. What we need to do is keep a cool head, remove the past success from our mind and concentrate on the second game. Don't get me wrong, by winning the first test, we have achieved something great. But that is no use if we lose the next 2 and lose the series. We need to concentrate and prove to ourselves that we are good.
Only time will tell.
Didier Drogba >> The Star
I think Drogba is one of the most under rated stars in the Premiership. He works like a pit bull running every scrap of the pitch, defending, attacking, tackling all at the same time...People talk about Roonies and the Sahas...They have to do a lot to come near him.
Watch this wonder strike against Everton. Amazing skills. In Drogba, Chelsea has a gem.
Watch this wonder strike against Everton. Amazing skills. In Drogba, Chelsea has a gem.
24-hour FM station (Big FM) for Kashmir Valley
Kashmir is going to get a taste of 24 hour FM channel. It started yesterday and the initial response have been wonderful.
Smile Bhai, Kashmir’s first radio jockey, is upbeat about this 24-hour FM station (Big FM).
The station head, Parvez Malik, says: “It’s a great relief for people of the war-torn Valley. For the city which sleeps at six, now people can rock throughout the night. There is hardly any electricity and radio can be a good option.”
Read the full report
Courtesy : Indian Express
Smile Bhai, Kashmir’s first radio jockey, is upbeat about this 24-hour FM station (Big FM).
The station head, Parvez Malik, says: “It’s a great relief for people of the war-torn Valley. For the city which sleeps at six, now people can rock throughout the night. There is hardly any electricity and radio can be a good option.”
Read the full report
Courtesy : Indian Express
Festive season
Well...It is Christmas. In Norwich, everyone is busy buying presents, booking lunches, going out with their respective teams for Christmas lunches, making plans for christmas day etc etc. I am sure quite a lot of you also would have done your plans for Christmas.
I hope all of you have a wonderful time full of enjoyment during this merry time. I am actually planning to attend a Christmas mass for the first time here in a church near by the local library. It should be interesting.
I hope all of you have a wonderful time full of enjoyment during this merry time. I am actually planning to attend a Christmas mass for the first time here in a church near by the local library. It should be interesting.
CNN IBN turns 1
Readers of my blog will know that I quote quite a number of stories on India from this website/TV news channel. This is the first English news channel in India (that I am aware of), that puts so many videos of its website and also screens news 24 hours for free via its website.
My congrats to CNN IBN for completing 1 and hoping that this channel will ensure more satisfaction from its viewers in future.
My congrats to CNN IBN for completing 1 and hoping that this channel will ensure more satisfaction from its viewers in future.
Monday, December 18, 2006
India first ever test win in SA
Regular readers of my blog would have noticed my rant and my doubts about what will happen to India during our present test series.
And wonders of wonders, We have won the test and in quite a convincing fashion. Wonderful. I am also happy that Mr. Nel got some of the stuff that he dishes out quite often. The truth is he really can't take what he gives.
Hats of to Sreesanth for performing so well with his bowling. He also indulged in a bit of break dance on field.
Do watch it here
And wonders of wonders, We have won the test and in quite a convincing fashion. Wonderful. I am also happy that Mr. Nel got some of the stuff that he dishes out quite often. The truth is he really can't take what he gives.
Hats of to Sreesanth for performing so well with his bowling. He also indulged in a bit of break dance on field.
Do watch it here
Friday, December 15, 2006
Medical Refugees
Report from the Wired magazine.
As startling numbers of Americans go without health insurance, more of them see their only hope in fleeing to far-flung nations like India for life-saving medical treatments.
The dearth of affordable health insurance has engendered a new breed of what the New England Journal of Medicine classifies as "medical refugees" -- patients traveling abroad for heart surgery and other crucial procedures -- that has grown sharply in the past two years.
In 2005, 46 million Americans -- or about 15 percent of the total population -- lacked health insurance, according to a Census Bureau study. For families who don't qualify for Medicare but can't afford private coverage, a sudden accident or illness could lead to financial disaster.
The situation in the United States and other countries where health care is expensive will contribute to tourists spending $2 billion on medical procedures in India by 2012, according to a study by McKinsey and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
The phenomenon of "medical tourists" -- people who casually travel to foreign lands for face lifts or breast implants -- has been well documented. But the new exodus of patients are looking for more essential care. Indian hospitals welcome these sick travelers with open arms, often lavishing them with more attention than they could expect in their home country.
Read the full article. Very interesting.
As startling numbers of Americans go without health insurance, more of them see their only hope in fleeing to far-flung nations like India for life-saving medical treatments.
The dearth of affordable health insurance has engendered a new breed of what the New England Journal of Medicine classifies as "medical refugees" -- patients traveling abroad for heart surgery and other crucial procedures -- that has grown sharply in the past two years.
In 2005, 46 million Americans -- or about 15 percent of the total population -- lacked health insurance, according to a Census Bureau study. For families who don't qualify for Medicare but can't afford private coverage, a sudden accident or illness could lead to financial disaster.
The situation in the United States and other countries where health care is expensive will contribute to tourists spending $2 billion on medical procedures in India by 2012, according to a study by McKinsey and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
The phenomenon of "medical tourists" -- people who casually travel to foreign lands for face lifts or breast implants -- has been well documented. But the new exodus of patients are looking for more essential care. Indian hospitals welcome these sick travelers with open arms, often lavishing them with more attention than they could expect in their home country.
Read the full article. Very interesting.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
India v/s SA First test
Tomorrow the test series starts. After the classic SA drubbing, Will our guys stand up to the Andre Nel + Greame Smith bullies.
Andre Nel is absolute classic as far as I am concerned. He is the typical bully that you see the school fighting over a lollipop. I really want us guys to whack the holy sh&& out of him. But this is only my hope. I really don't see this as a reality though. :)...so much for my optimism.
Time will tell.
Andre Nel is absolute classic as far as I am concerned. He is the typical bully that you see the school fighting over a lollipop. I really want us guys to whack the holy sh&& out of him. But this is only my hope. I really don't see this as a reality though. :)...so much for my optimism.
Time will tell.
Lynx advertisement
I have to admit I really do like this ad, the concept and the execution, though it is stupid. Lynx has always positioned itself like a deo that will do exactly this. Enjoy.
World's tallest man saves dolphin
The world's tallest man has saved two dolphins by using his long arms to reach into their stomachs and pull out dangerous plastic shards.
Mongolian herdsman Bao Xishun was called in after the dolphins swallowed plastic used around their pool at an aquarium in Fushun, north-east China.
Watch Mr.Bao in action
Read the BBC report here
Courtesy : BBC
Mongolian herdsman Bao Xishun was called in after the dolphins swallowed plastic used around their pool at an aquarium in Fushun, north-east China.
Watch Mr.Bao in action
Read the BBC report here
Courtesy : BBC
How can I say that India is developing when this happens?
Watch this
The chief minister of the state of Punjab says "Hopefully we will do something for farmers."
Isn't it disgusting? Instead of taking or atleast thinking of concrete steps, you say a statement like that. Isn't that apathy?
The chief minister of the state of Punjab says "Hopefully we will do something for farmers."
Isn't it disgusting? Instead of taking or atleast thinking of concrete steps, you say a statement like that. Isn't that apathy?
Ten Top Hangover Cures
How many times you have been merry, got drunk during the night to get up to a head splitting hangover. Well don't worry. Read this >> Ten Top Hangover Cures
Courtesy : Forbes
Got this as a link in Gmail.
Courtesy : Forbes
Got this as a link in Gmail.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Cricket important that Sex?
A survey by men's magazine ZOO has revealed that Australian men have pledged their willingness to abstain from sex in return for their cricketers reclaiming the Ashes from England.
Confirming that there are few things in life more dear to Australians than sport, a survey found that 41 per cent would forgo for a month the pleasures of the bedroom in return for victory.
Who said Sport is for fun?
PS: Another good example by which the media can sensationalize any issue. :)
Courtesy : Telegraph UK
Confirming that there are few things in life more dear to Australians than sport, a survey found that 41 per cent would forgo for a month the pleasures of the bedroom in return for victory.
Who said Sport is for fun?
PS: Another good example by which the media can sensationalize any issue. :)
Courtesy : Telegraph UK
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Poverty is a threat to peace - Mohammad Yunus, Nobel prize winner
Superb speech by a very intelligent man and the nobel prize winner Mohammad Yunus ---> Watch it here
Courtesy : CNN
Courtesy : CNN
Condoms 'too big' for Indian men
I didn't realise that there will be such a problem also..... :)
A survey of more than 1,000 men in India has concluded that condoms made according to international sizes are too large for a majority of Indian men.
The study found that more than half of the men measured had penises that were shorter than international standards for condoms.
It has led to a call for condoms of mixed sizes to be made more widely available in India.
Read the full BBC report
Courtesy : BBC
A survey of more than 1,000 men in India has concluded that condoms made according to international sizes are too large for a majority of Indian men.
The study found that more than half of the men measured had penises that were shorter than international standards for condoms.
It has led to a call for condoms of mixed sizes to be made more widely available in India.
Read the full BBC report
Courtesy : BBC
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Moral Policing
CNN IBN reports that many young couples were slapped by VHP workers in Ahmedabad in the name of acting against culture.
I say, there is ample evidence of who were involved in this. Arrest them and then give a good old trashing.
Watch the report here
Courtesy : CNN IBN
I say, there is ample evidence of who were involved in this. Arrest them and then give a good old trashing.
Watch the report here
Courtesy : CNN IBN
One of the Few
Lyrics of the song "One of the Few" by Pink Floyd in the album "The Final Cut"
When you're one of the few to land on your feet
What do you do to make ends meet?
Teach.
Make them mad, make them sad, make them add two and two.
Make them me, make them you, make them do what you want them to.
Make them laugh, make them cry, make them lie down and die.
When you're one of the few to land on your feet
What do you do to make ends meet?
Teach.
Make them mad, make them sad, make them add two and two.
Make them me, make them you, make them do what you want them to.
Make them laugh, make them cry, make them lie down and die.
School of Rock
Yesterday for the first time I watched the movie School of Rock. I loved the movie. An absolute Gem and I was wondering why the hell have I not watched the song till now.
You can read the story of the movie in the Wikipedia site. Superb performance from Jack Black.
Enjoy this song from the movie
Jack Black - School of Rock Lyrics
Baby we was making straight A's,
But we were stuck in a dumb daze.
Don’t take much to memorize your lies.
I feel like I've been hypnotisized.
And then that magic man; he come to town.
Whoo wee!
He done spun my head around.
He said, "Recess is in session.
Two and two make five."
And now baby, oh, I’m alive.
Oh yeah!
I’m alive
(Chorus:)
And if you want to be the teacher's pet,
Well baby you just better forget it.
Rock got no reason. Rock got no rhyme.
You better get me to school on time.
Oh you know I was on an honor roll.
Got good grades and got no soul.
Raised my hand before I could speak my mind.
I been biting my tongue too many times.
And then that magic man said to obey…..uh-huh
"Do what magic man do, not what magic man say."
Now can I please have the attention of the class.
Today's assignment... a hem... kick some ass!
(Chorus x 2)
This is my final exam.
Now you all know who I am .
I might not be that perfect son.
But ya'll be rockin' when I'm done.
You can read the story of the movie in the Wikipedia site. Superb performance from Jack Black.
Enjoy this song from the movie
Jack Black - School of Rock Lyrics
Baby we was making straight A's,
But we were stuck in a dumb daze.
Don’t take much to memorize your lies.
I feel like I've been hypnotisized.
And then that magic man; he come to town.
Whoo wee!
He done spun my head around.
He said, "Recess is in session.
Two and two make five."
And now baby, oh, I’m alive.
Oh yeah!
I’m alive
(Chorus:)
And if you want to be the teacher's pet,
Well baby you just better forget it.
Rock got no reason. Rock got no rhyme.
You better get me to school on time.
Oh you know I was on an honor roll.
Got good grades and got no soul.
Raised my hand before I could speak my mind.
I been biting my tongue too many times.
And then that magic man said to obey…..uh-huh
"Do what magic man do, not what magic man say."
Now can I please have the attention of the class.
Today's assignment... a hem... kick some ass!
(Chorus x 2)
This is my final exam.
Now you all know who I am .
I might not be that perfect son.
But ya'll be rockin' when I'm done.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Unicef poster girl back in school
Recently BBC had a news report on the Chuhiya, the Unicef poster girl for Anti Child Labour Law, still working as a day laborer in her fathers stall. I had blogged that story here.
Apparently CNN IBN reports that this child has been admitted to school on action by the state authorities, and she is enjoying this first time experience of being a child.
I am really happy for Chuhiya and hopefully more children will get a chance to study and learn.
In the story CNN IBN claims that this story was reported by CNN IBN and takes the success upon themselves. I should admit that I really don't think so. If they had reported this story it would have come as a video in the site. What best an opportunity to shame the govt than reporting this?
I think that this story was featured in BBC first and later on taken upon by CNN IBN, for which I really appreciate them. But mentioning that they are the first to bring this story, sorry guys though I love your channel, i really have my doubts.
Courtesy : BBC and CNN IBN
Apparently CNN IBN reports that this child has been admitted to school on action by the state authorities, and she is enjoying this first time experience of being a child.
I am really happy for Chuhiya and hopefully more children will get a chance to study and learn.
In the story CNN IBN claims that this story was reported by CNN IBN and takes the success upon themselves. I should admit that I really don't think so. If they had reported this story it would have come as a video in the site. What best an opportunity to shame the govt than reporting this?
I think that this story was featured in BBC first and later on taken upon by CNN IBN, for which I really appreciate them. But mentioning that they are the first to bring this story, sorry guys though I love your channel, i really have my doubts.
Courtesy : BBC and CNN IBN
First official Lesbian marriage in India
An Indian tribe has given its consent to a lesbian 'marriage' in the eastern Indian state of Orissa.
A priest belonging to the Kandha tribe led the ceremony between Wetka Polang, 30, and Melka Nilsa, 22, in Koraput district recently.
Both the women are day labourers and now live together in Dandabadi village.
Same-sex relationships are outlawed in India. The 145-year-old colonial Indian Penal Code clearly describes a same sex relationship as an "unnatural offence".
Read the full BBC story
Courtesy: BBC
A priest belonging to the Kandha tribe led the ceremony between Wetka Polang, 30, and Melka Nilsa, 22, in Koraput district recently.
Both the women are day labourers and now live together in Dandabadi village.
Same-sex relationships are outlawed in India. The 145-year-old colonial Indian Penal Code clearly describes a same sex relationship as an "unnatural offence".
Read the full BBC story
Courtesy: BBC
An earnest appeal
By Anouradha Bakshi of Project Why, an NGO that I hold in high regard.
Spare a minute for the rescued girls and send a message of support by joining our signature campaign
each signature counts!
bless you all
anou
ps please forward this to all your friends
My dear readers, please show your support. These children need your support and voice to punish their oppressors.
Spare a minute for the rescued girls and send a message of support by joining our signature campaign
each signature counts!
bless you all
anou
ps please forward this to all your friends
My dear readers, please show your support. These children need your support and voice to punish their oppressors.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Water on Mars
NASA says YES. NASA claims to have found photographic evidence to suggest that there is Water on Mars. It is an interesting find and exiting one for scientists all over the world.
Nasa experts said that, after comparing photographs of the same topographical feature over several years, they have concluded that changes to the surface of Mars have been caused by flowing water
Watch the series of photographs
Courtesy : Telegraph
Nasa experts said that, after comparing photographs of the same topographical feature over several years, they have concluded that changes to the surface of Mars have been caused by flowing water
Watch the series of photographs
Courtesy : Telegraph
Indian BPO's getting tough on Job Hoppers
This is the hot news now. The Indian BPO's are insisting that any employee hopping jobs should pay for its training costs and then only can they leave. If they do not oblige by it the employees have to face legal action. There are other restrictions also like not giving experience certificate, not providing reliving letter etc etc.
I think this is absurd. No company is doing charity by providing training to its recruits. They are looking at growth and ensuring that every single penny can be squeezed from each of the employees for whom they are providing training. Does the employee ask the recruiting company to pay him back all the profit made via him when he is leaving? It is the prerogative of each employee to leave and chose his own destination depending on his thoughts. At the same time, a company need not recruit anyone who has been a consistent job hopper. This is my take and I am sure this not go very well with the HR people. May be they should seriously think why would someone want to leave them. May be it is money, so what...if someone else is willing to provide more money for the same work, why should he not leave?
What does my readers think? Are my views wrong? Do let me know.
I think this is absurd. No company is doing charity by providing training to its recruits. They are looking at growth and ensuring that every single penny can be squeezed from each of the employees for whom they are providing training. Does the employee ask the recruiting company to pay him back all the profit made via him when he is leaving? It is the prerogative of each employee to leave and chose his own destination depending on his thoughts. At the same time, a company need not recruit anyone who has been a consistent job hopper. This is my take and I am sure this not go very well with the HR people. May be they should seriously think why would someone want to leave them. May be it is money, so what...if someone else is willing to provide more money for the same work, why should he not leave?
What does my readers think? Are my views wrong? Do let me know.
Funny Quote of the Day
Joey Adams - "Marriage is give and take. You'd better give it to her or she'll take it anyway."
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Britan's latest craze
Britan has a craze blooming into enormous propotions says The Telegraph. A good number of people are ready to bare all for their chosen charity...Be it the enterprising ladies of the Heald Green Theatre Company in Stockport (or) the lovely shopkeepers in the small town of Highworth, near Swindon.
Read the full report
The article also features a choicy collection of Nude calender snaps.
Courtesy : The Telegraph
Read the full report
The article also features a choicy collection of Nude calender snaps.
Courtesy : The Telegraph
Beautiful Tawang
Tawang is a beautiful place in Arunachal Pradesh, the state of recent controversy between India and China. It has a great buddhist heritage with an very beautiful buddhist monastery.
Watch this CNN IBN report
Courtesy : CNN IBN
Watch this CNN IBN report
Courtesy : CNN IBN
My Best Friend's Wedding
One of my best friends, M R Sriram got married on Dec 01. I am really pleased for him. I have known him for quite some time and really good to know that he is entering into a different phase of his life. My best wishes and prayers.
Job-hopping : does it harm your CV?
A must read article for any working professional >> Job-hopping:does it harm your CV?.
An interesting article from The Economic Times
An interesting article from The Economic Times
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Ipod for tracking?
Can you track someone's movement by using his/her Ipod? Apparently Yes. It is a disturbing thought isn't it? To have the ability to be spied upon through your Ipod?
If you don't beleive me, Watch this CNN report here
If you don't beleive me, Watch this CNN report here
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Who govern's legislators?
India is a very corrupt country. It is a well known fact. And most of our politicians that include members of parliament and ministers of the country are no exception. Unfortunately India has a huge number of people charge sheeted for various crimes including murder holding various posts. Is this acceptable? Should there be a code of conduct or a law that govern the MP's who hold these posts?
That is the question raised in a CNN IBN programme called Verdict.
Do watch this excellent discussion
I feel that it is almost next to impossible to pass such a law in India because the law is framed in the parliament and it is not a cause of any excitement for any of the political parties to pass such a law. It is unfortunate but the truth and this should change. There should be a law that kicks out any member of parliament who is corrupt or has been charge sheeted for various crimes. But will it ever happen? Only time can tell.
That is the question raised in a CNN IBN programme called Verdict.
Do watch this excellent discussion
I feel that it is almost next to impossible to pass such a law in India because the law is framed in the parliament and it is not a cause of any excitement for any of the political parties to pass such a law. It is unfortunate but the truth and this should change. There should be a law that kicks out any member of parliament who is corrupt or has been charge sheeted for various crimes. But will it ever happen? Only time can tell.
Tenacious D - Tribute
This is really a fantastic song and I love the tune in which the song is played. Really good. Enjoy.
By the way, I had gone to the movie hall and watched the movie "Tenacious D". What do I feel about it? Well it is a funny movie. But really do not have a shred of anything that will stand out in your mind when you come out. There are some dumb situations trying very hard to make you laugh. Well you may laugh, but it leaves you vacant and yearning for quite a lot more, I should admit. One thing that does stand out is, Tenacious D has a great vision for music. They tunes are kool and funky and are very very talented.
My view: Not worth going to a movie hall. A rented DVD with your friends will do more justice. 6/10.
By the way, I had gone to the movie hall and watched the movie "Tenacious D". What do I feel about it? Well it is a funny movie. But really do not have a shred of anything that will stand out in your mind when you come out. There are some dumb situations trying very hard to make you laugh. Well you may laugh, but it leaves you vacant and yearning for quite a lot more, I should admit. One thing that does stand out is, Tenacious D has a great vision for music. They tunes are kool and funky and are very very talented.
My view: Not worth going to a movie hall. A rented DVD with your friends will do more justice. 6/10.
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