Wednesday, February 16, 2005
..
The real good thing these days has been getting in touch with my school friends. I should have done it long back :D
The god-send Power cut
I started the day by being very punctual and determined to finish a chunk of work. But it wasnt to be.. There was a powercut early in the morning which stayed that way till even lunch time. Very frustrating. But then we found out that matters will not improve even till 2. So we went out for amovie :D Now comes the interesting part. We were desperate to watch a movie cos it was a long time since we had the chance to freak out this way with someone or other being busy always .
So on reaching the theatre, Page 3 seemed like the only movie worth watching there. It turned out to be one awesome movie. Too good. Leaves an impression on you. It was a simple story of a journalist who usually writes for the Page 3 of a magazine which is just the gossip section. When she actually gets down to do the real journalism, she is chucked out. A character in the movie says : U have to live in the system to change the system. Do watch it. Im so happy that our gamble payed off else we generally go to watch the timepass shahrukh movies with happy endings.
By the way Kisna seems to have flopped terribly cos we couldnt find a trace of it in the whole chennai.
We should have such power cuts once in a while :D
So on reaching the theatre, Page 3 seemed like the only movie worth watching there. It turned out to be one awesome movie. Too good. Leaves an impression on you. It was a simple story of a journalist who usually writes for the Page 3 of a magazine which is just the gossip section. When she actually gets down to do the real journalism, she is chucked out. A character in the movie says : U have to live in the system to change the system. Do watch it. Im so happy that our gamble payed off else we generally go to watch the timepass shahrukh movies with happy endings.
By the way Kisna seems to have flopped terribly cos we couldnt find a trace of it in the whole chennai.
We should have such power cuts once in a while :D
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
..
The day finnaly didnt turn out as bad as foreseen.. There wasnt any lab either cos there were no students alloted to my experiments today.. I loved sailing out of the lab in front of that nasty teacher :) blissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
We will go in the evening to get some gift for one of my friends who is getting married on 18th. Almost all my friends are getting married .:( well Ill finish my phd and then think abt that. bye now :D
We will go in the evening to get some gift for one of my friends who is getting married on 18th. Almost all my friends are getting married .:( well Ill finish my phd and then think abt that. bye now :D
rotten tuesday
I had such a bad start to the day today. I was just 5 mins late and the ***.. mess ppl had taken away the sandwiches and had left behind upma which neway nobody eats cos its always raw. and today of all days im hungry as hell. I have horrible lab session in the evening where Im supposed to instruct and the students have been so spoon fed till now that they can be called the dumbest by now . And the teacher who stays there irritates the hell out of me... Cant the day get better ??????????????????????
Monday, February 14, 2005
Dance ....
I saw Dance Like a man this sat'day. Overall the movie didn't impress me much. Maybe u can connect it with my reluctance to watch movies with a depressing theme. But I liked Shobhana a lot in that movie. She was really good in Mitr too. One could go on watching her dance. Awesome !!!! Anoushka was painful to watch. Sameer Soni. well we used to like sameer soni. ( Long time back there was an ad in which only his eyes and eyebrows were focussed and I always liked good eyes. In fact first thing ppl notice is the eyes and I somehow dont gel with a person if he/she doesnt have frank eyes. ) He played a cheerful character in the movie.
But the sad ending of the movie really put me off. One doesnt want to start the weekend on a sad note.
I used to watch bharatnatyam regularly on TV in my childhood. Never took an initiative to learn it though. But I remember that in family get-togethers, I used to dance on request :D. btw Im getting in touch with many of my school mates. So happy about it :D
But the sad ending of the movie really put me off. One doesnt want to start the weekend on a sad note.
I used to watch bharatnatyam regularly on TV in my childhood. Never took an initiative to learn it though. But I remember that in family get-togethers, I used to dance on request :D. btw Im getting in touch with many of my school mates. So happy about it :D
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Hijab
These are some nice poems I found in Orkut. They make such a statement. But then everyone to his/her own interpretation of Hijab. It can mean full covering to some ppl or it can mean decent/modest clothes to me. I interpret it as living with dignity so that people dont get a chance to point their fingers at you. The poem is worth reading:
What do you see when you look at me?
Do you see someone limited, or someone free
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can't see my hair
They think that I am limited and un-liberated
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like to remain 'free'
Well free isn't exactly the word I would've used
Describing women who are cheated on and abused
They think that I do not have opinions or voice
They think that being hooded isn't my choice
They think that the hood makes me look caged
That my husband or dad are totally outraged
All they can do is look at me in fear
And in my eye there is a tear
Not because I have been stared at or made fun of
But because people are ignoring the one up above
On the day of judgment they will be the fools
Because they were too ashamed to play by their own rules
Maybe the guys won't think I am a cutie
But at least I am filled with more inner beauty
See I have declined from being a guy's toy
Because I won't let myself be controlled by a boy
Real men are able to appreciate my mind
And aren't busy looking at my behind
Hooded girls are the ones really helping the Muslim cause
The role that we play definitely deserves applause
I will be recognized because I am smart and bright
And because some people are inspired by my sight
The smart ones are attracted by my tranquility
In the back of their mind they wish they were me
We have the strength to do what we think is right
Even if it means putting up a life long fight
You see we're not controlled by a mini skirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and never treated like dirt
So you see, we are the ones that are free and liberated
We're not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated.
What do you see when you look at me?
Do you see someone limited, or someone free
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can't see my hair
They think that I am limited and un-liberated
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like to remain 'free'
Well free isn't exactly the word I would've used
Describing women who are cheated on and abused
They think that I do not have opinions or voice
They think that being hooded isn't my choice
They think that the hood makes me look caged
That my husband or dad are totally outraged
All they can do is look at me in fear
And in my eye there is a tear
Not because I have been stared at or made fun of
But because people are ignoring the one up above
On the day of judgment they will be the fools
Because they were too ashamed to play by their own rules
Maybe the guys won't think I am a cutie
But at least I am filled with more inner beauty
See I have declined from being a guy's toy
Because I won't let myself be controlled by a boy
Real men are able to appreciate my mind
And aren't busy looking at my behind
Hooded girls are the ones really helping the Muslim cause
The role that we play definitely deserves applause
I will be recognized because I am smart and bright
And because some people are inspired by my sight
The smart ones are attracted by my tranquility
In the back of their mind they wish they were me
We have the strength to do what we think is right
Even if it means putting up a life long fight
You see we're not controlled by a mini skirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and never treated like dirt
So you see, we are the ones that are free and liberated
We're not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
I have been working very hard this week . But the best part is that I enjoyed it too.. If I can maintain this momentum then I can finish soon. Music has been my constant companion these days. Nothing like a vibrant, happy tune to keep u going.
There has been nothing interesting happening anywhere else. Orkut has also been so boring nowadays.
Im reading LM Montgomery short story collection and Poirot mysteries (short stories again). LMM is as cute as ever and Poirot is as clever as ever.
Actually Im not at my chatty best now. So bye for now.
There has been nothing interesting happening anywhere else. Orkut has also been so boring nowadays.
Im reading LM Montgomery short story collection and Poirot mysteries (short stories again). LMM is as cute as ever and Poirot is as clever as ever.
Actually Im not at my chatty best now. So bye for now.
Friday, January 28, 2005
Best speech
This is the best speech I have heard in recent days. We need more people like these today.
here
Its a bit ironic that i get to read it from a jewish/pro-jew website :D
here
Its a bit ironic that i get to read it from a jewish/pro-jew website :D
Something I miss in the hostel life is not being able to watch TV or rather not being able to watch TV programmes of one's own choice. I missed it very strongly on Republic day when I wanted to watch the parade ( its been ages since I had seen the parade) and now recently when I wanted to see the tennis matches. The rogerer-safin match wud have been gr8 to watch.
Monday, January 17, 2005
Books and movies
Have you heard the soundtrack of Kisna ? Its very good especially the track Hum rahe na rahe reminds of the book The Far Pavilions by MM Kaye. This book had a similar theme: that of an Englishman in pre-independence era who grew up with Indian guardians and falls in love with an Indian princess. This book was written by an english-woman who lived in India at that time. The book is what people call spellbinding. The story is told in a very Indian way without the look-down-upon-you attitude that the British generally take up. The story takes place in Kashmir, Bombay, Rajasthan, MP and finally ends in Afghanistan which was a part of the British India at that time. A very romantic book and worth going through the 1400 and odd pages.
Well the soundtrack of Kisna does give me a feel of that kind and I hope I get to see the movie. I cant stand Vivek Oberoi but will give the movie a try, atleast for Subhash Ghai's ability to give a movie that dream-like quality.
Its amazing the way some books have the ability to weave an imaginary world around the reader. I felt the same with Gone with the wind, Lord of the rings, and recently with Holy fools and Chocolat by Joanne Harris. I firmly believe that the original books are 100 times better than their movie adaptations as when we read the book we use our imagination to picturise what the author says but the movies always leave us with a sense of could-be-better-shown. I felt this in the case of the Harry potter series and LOTR series.
Well the soundtrack of Kisna does give me a feel of that kind and I hope I get to see the movie. I cant stand Vivek Oberoi but will give the movie a try, atleast for Subhash Ghai's ability to give a movie that dream-like quality.
Its amazing the way some books have the ability to weave an imaginary world around the reader. I felt the same with Gone with the wind, Lord of the rings, and recently with Holy fools and Chocolat by Joanne Harris. I firmly believe that the original books are 100 times better than their movie adaptations as when we read the book we use our imagination to picturise what the author says but the movies always leave us with a sense of could-be-better-shown. I felt this in the case of the Harry potter series and LOTR series.
Friday, January 07, 2005
Happy new year !!!!
New year for us started in a very solemn way. Not that I stressed my muscles to do anything for the tsunami victims except for the usual easy way out. But even then, hearing accounts from people who actually went to the disaster-struck regions had its effect. After a lot of arguments about whether to have a new year party or not, we finally decided on a small scale party on the roof-top. It was really lovely with all the good food stuff, a clear sky, a half moon, and fire crackers being burst at a distance. Then I slept the new year day away :D. Its really shameful, what with people going to temples etc to pray for a happy new year and me lying there on the bed for the whole day. When I say whole day I mean exactly that (till 4.30 pm). Now this is a bad habit I have developed, that I sleep on saturdays like this without food or anything else. I will try my best not to repeat that tomorrow. ok bye for now. I am expecting a lot from this weekend. I hope everything works out for me and for you too :D.. Have fun and have a nice weekend.
Friday, December 24, 2004
Merry Christmas
There's gonna be a Christmas party tonite. Lots of grub and fun and frolic waiting for me. Only crib is that I had been planning to catch up on my sleep tonite. But christmas comes only once a year and Ill be with these friends only for a couple of years. So staying awake is worth it :D
I have been skipping my meals so much that I can feel the difference in my looks and my work schedule too. So, I have resolved to be regular in my meals from 2row. I bought salad and fruits from the market too 2day.
Somehow, I have always felt very low in spirits around the yearend. The new year also brings my dear friend so it will be a good start. Im already counting the days.
I have been skipping my meals so much that I can feel the difference in my looks and my work schedule too. So, I have resolved to be regular in my meals from 2row. I bought salad and fruits from the market too 2day.
Somehow, I have always felt very low in spirits around the yearend. The new year also brings my dear friend so it will be a good start. Im already counting the days.
Thursday, December 23, 2004
cant remember..
I can recall only the 1st line of this sher.. dont remember whats the other one..
it goes as :
sitaaron ke aage jahaan aur bhi hai.
guess the next line says:
abhi ishq ke imtihaan aur bhi hain..
I say:
abhi phd ke imtihaan aur bhi hain
ooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnn
it goes as :
sitaaron ke aage jahaan aur bhi hai.
guess the next line says:
abhi ishq ke imtihaan aur bhi hain..
I say:
abhi phd ke imtihaan aur bhi hain
ooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnn
Ahmedabad trip
Long time since I blogged. So here's whats been happening with me and I hope I can give a brief account.
I spent nearly a month in Ahmedabad. Initially I didnt sight-see much because of a rigorous but a very enjoyable lecture schedule. The organizers took us to the Modhera sun temple and Adalaj step well in the first weekend. Amazing architecture !!. I'll soon get pics of those places ready and lemme see if I can put them up here.
The lectures were boring in the later half of the second week and I ended up taking a panga with one of the lecturers too. He was too arrogant and rude to the students in general with the result that hardly 10 students attended his last class. Third week was interesting cos I was actively involved in that week. I had to take a couple of classes. I enjoyed doing that and I got compliments from my friends also who said that I will be a good teacher. Hope this comes true.
3rd week was also interesting cos I started my sight seeing around that time. Actually I just visited the gandhi ashram and the shopping areas. I passed the Sidi Sayyed mosque. I wish I had more time and more enthu ppl with whom I cud cover the other places.
Overall, I liked Ahmedabad. Its a nice place to visit. There were riot reports and tension in the city but what I noticed was that life goes on in the city. People don't stay in their homes because of the riots. We visited the riot neighbourhoods twice after the riots but thankfully nothing happened to us either. Overall this trip will remind me of nice new friends, good food ( especially the restaurant called ZK - tasty non-veg food yummmmmmmmmmm) and nice places + a good school.
I enjoyed the train journey too. Believe me India is gorgeous. Each place has something new to offer. This diversity ensures that one never gets bored in the train journey if one is blessed with a side-lower birth seat :D. But I suppose living in those places will be full of hardship.
I spent nearly a month in Ahmedabad. Initially I didnt sight-see much because of a rigorous but a very enjoyable lecture schedule. The organizers took us to the Modhera sun temple and Adalaj step well in the first weekend. Amazing architecture !!. I'll soon get pics of those places ready and lemme see if I can put them up here.
The lectures were boring in the later half of the second week and I ended up taking a panga with one of the lecturers too. He was too arrogant and rude to the students in general with the result that hardly 10 students attended his last class. Third week was interesting cos I was actively involved in that week. I had to take a couple of classes. I enjoyed doing that and I got compliments from my friends also who said that I will be a good teacher. Hope this comes true.
3rd week was also interesting cos I started my sight seeing around that time. Actually I just visited the gandhi ashram and the shopping areas. I passed the Sidi Sayyed mosque. I wish I had more time and more enthu ppl with whom I cud cover the other places.
Overall, I liked Ahmedabad. Its a nice place to visit. There were riot reports and tension in the city but what I noticed was that life goes on in the city. People don't stay in their homes because of the riots. We visited the riot neighbourhoods twice after the riots but thankfully nothing happened to us either. Overall this trip will remind me of nice new friends, good food ( especially the restaurant called ZK - tasty non-veg food yummmmmmmmmmm) and nice places + a good school.
I enjoyed the train journey too. Believe me India is gorgeous. Each place has something new to offer. This diversity ensures that one never gets bored in the train journey if one is blessed with a side-lower birth seat :D. But I suppose living in those places will be full of hardship.
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
news news news
So 1st orkut is working and dumbest me !!! I cudnt login to orkut cos i didnt set the proxies porperly all these days..apparently the secure blah blah had been left blank and that made the difference. neways nice to catch up with the latest there :)
and Im going to Ahmedabad. hurrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.........After all these pains, Im a teeny weeny bit scared. But as amitabh said in khuda gawah - "main waapas aaoongi". After all I have to get married, have kids and get them married b4 I die.
ok very sleepy now ..so tadaaaaaaa
and Im going to Ahmedabad. hurrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.........After all these pains, Im a teeny weeny bit scared. But as amitabh said in khuda gawah - "main waapas aaoongi". After all I have to get married, have kids and get them married b4 I die.
ok very sleepy now ..so tadaaaaaaa
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
I will come back
Im just back from a long weekend spent at home during which I enjoyed Diwali and celebrated Eid and slept through a considerable part of it. The weekend started with the very sad news that Arafat is no more. Though this was very expected after the sudden collapse of the leader, it still was a sad news. I have never followed world or national news that closely. But Palestine and Arafat are almost synonomous to me. My last impression of him is the grinning Arafat on the pages of Hindu saying I will come back. Im sure it will take more than a generation of people to forget him.
Unfortunately, we had to depend totally on DD News which happens to be very repetitive. They dont even change the order or their exact sentences throughout the day. So, we heard innumerable times that India was the first non-arab state to recognise Palestine as the legitimate authority of the Palestinian people and that a kid in Chennai will burst crackers and then take oil bath and go meet his relatives. Oh boy did I miss BBC and NDTV !!!! Believe me DD is lousy. They are going to now make it digital. Access is through the cable operators. God knows who will want to pay for that channel.
OK now back to work. Hundreds of things to do and thousands of worries on my mind. I wish I can skip these years and directly go to the sweet blissful days that Im fervently hoping will arrive soon. Woh din kabhi to aayenge.
Unfortunately, we had to depend totally on DD News which happens to be very repetitive. They dont even change the order or their exact sentences throughout the day. So, we heard innumerable times that India was the first non-arab state to recognise Palestine as the legitimate authority of the Palestinian people and that a kid in Chennai will burst crackers and then take oil bath and go meet his relatives. Oh boy did I miss BBC and NDTV !!!! Believe me DD is lousy. They are going to now make it digital. Access is through the cable operators. God knows who will want to pay for that channel.
OK now back to work. Hundreds of things to do and thousands of worries on my mind. I wish I can skip these years and directly go to the sweet blissful days that Im fervently hoping will arrive soon. Woh din kabhi to aayenge.
Monday, November 08, 2004
Phir Milenge
I saw Phir Milenge this weekend. I liked the movie a lot. It deals with a serious issue like AIDS but with the right amount of sensitivity with humour sprinkled here and there. Surprisingly, this is the first time I have seen a Shilpa Shetty movie. I liked her too. She had a no-nonsense voice plus tons of attitude. Abhishek was adorable. Nice eyes and good height were always an attraction to me :D. On the other hand, we dont know how we will react when we are faced with a situation like this. Everyone is afraid of death.
On the book front, I am reading Chocolat now. Its written by Joanne Harris. She is a very good writer. I had read her Five Quarters of an Orange and Holy Fools earlier. She writes in a frank, clear language and gives a nice thrilling twist to her stories. And she also flavours her story with the mention of delicious food stuff. I just cant wait to finish the day here and get back to the novel.
Ok now back to the drab work. Just a thought - If we have a very limited time to live, why do we spend years in a boring lab in front of a boring comp.
On the book front, I am reading Chocolat now. Its written by Joanne Harris. She is a very good writer. I had read her Five Quarters of an Orange and Holy Fools earlier. She writes in a frank, clear language and gives a nice thrilling twist to her stories. And she also flavours her story with the mention of delicious food stuff. I just cant wait to finish the day here and get back to the novel.
Ok now back to the drab work. Just a thought - If we have a very limited time to live, why do we spend years in a boring lab in front of a boring comp.