Happy Earth Day 2020, people! And really, when we speak of conserving the earth or the environment, we speak of nothing noble or sacrificial, but of making life better for us and for posterity, so happy "Us Day", too! So, on this Earth/Us Day, I thought I should make a list of changes my family … Continue reading Earth Day 2020
Category: Social
Book review: Born a Crime (Stories From a South African Childhood)
Author: Trevor Noah Date of Publication: 15 November 2016 Genre: Autobiography, Social commentary Legacy: This is the first book by the author who is a renowned comedian and TV host Intended Age Group: Any “We tell people to follow their dreams, but you can only dream of what you can imagine, and, depending on where … Continue reading Book review: Born a Crime (Stories From a South African Childhood)
The Hysteria (and atrocity) of Mob Justice
A few days ago, India was shocked to hear the news of a mob of 200-odd people in UP beating to death a man who was rumored to be consuming beef. While there are many different serious issues involved in this situation, including why the beef ban makes no sense, and how the temple was used for entirely 'un-temple-like' matters, … Continue reading The Hysteria (and atrocity) of Mob Justice
Mesothelioma Awareness
Recently, I was contacted by Heather Von St. James, a triumphant survivor of mesothelioma. She wanted me to spread a word about this rare form of cancer. I must admit, I had never heard of mesothelioma before. Mesothelioma is dangerous, yet avoidable. It mainly occurs due to asbestos exposure. It has been cured in rare … Continue reading Mesothelioma Awareness
Racism? How beneath our own race!!!
Here’s a transcript of an interview between a journalist and a typical young, educated, white-collared Indian. Q: Do you think Indians, especially those of the younger generation, are racist? A: No way, man! It is well-known all over the world – We don’t indulge in racism! We are all-embracing… In fact, the only race we do … Continue reading Racism? How beneath our own race!!!
Women empowerment begins with women’s efforts first! (And we can do it!)
For the past few days, the media has been abuzz with protests from various different groups about the increasing violence against women. While the vote is split between those who want capital punishment and those who don't; while people argue about whether or not death meant the end of woes for the brave girl; while … Continue reading Women empowerment begins with women’s efforts first! (And we can do it!)
I felt ashamed of myself today…
Picture this incident - The driver of a PMPML bus that was quite vacant, shut both the doors of the bus at an overcrowded Sanghvi Fata bus stop, so that people couldn't board it. A boy, 15-16 years old, protested and asked for the door to be opened. The conductor did not listen, and barked that there was … Continue reading I felt ashamed of myself today…
It’s time to take a stand! We are no longer the “third person”!!
A 14 year-old girl from Patil Estate slum got raped by fellow slum-dwellers last month. She was coming back home from work when the incident happened. After this incident, the slumdwellers have been afraid of sending their daughters to school... What do you all have to say about this? "Oh yes, we hear about rape … Continue reading It’s time to take a stand! We are no longer the “third person”!!
I’m back!! :-)
Okay, okay, i've been outta circuit for quite some time now, I agree.... Was just going through the grinds of life shall I say...and am still, but I am tired of making it an issue, and don't plan to do so, any longer!!! Yeah, so what "interesting" stuff was I doing while I wasn't here? Well, reading, teaching, … Continue reading I’m back!! 🙂
What the hell!!!!
After a tiring and yet ful-fillling saturday (Wednesday- good movie!!, teaching at Eklavya Nyasa, a visit to the Ganpatis of Pune, and a 90 minutes walk from PMC to KP!!!!), I was just beginning to chill at the CCD(Devil's Own..wowww). Suddenly I happened to glance at the Plasma TV screen, and whhaaattt... SERIAL BLASTS ROCK … Continue reading What the hell!!!!
Irony??
Read an article in The Times of India yesterday ( You can read it here ) . It said that Iran leads the list of countries which still allow capital punishment to children and minors. Well, horrifying, yes..... but all the more so, given the fact that Iranian children's movies are well-known all over the world … Continue reading Irony??
Mumbai Meri Jaan!!
ATTENTION: This post is not a movie review...its just an attempt to describe the movie hand in hand with its lovely title song!! Lemme know how you find it. The movie review's coming up soon! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL, JEEENA YAHAN, JARA HATKE JARA BACHKE YE HAI BOMBAY MERI JAAN....... O my heart, it's … Continue reading Mumbai Meri Jaan!!
My first meme!
My cousin Aditya just tagged me to this meme.. So trying my hand at it! 1) One job I’ve had: Well, if you mean a job that pays you money, that is! Yep, I've had just one job for the last 2 and half years of my life(!!!). Its a typical IT industry job..do I need to say … Continue reading My first meme!
Thought for the day!
Do not devote too much of time thinking about how unfairly you are dealt with at work! There are many things to be done in life, and work, is just a means of getting the money to be able to do them! 🙂 😛
A sadly funny situation?
A friend narrated to me an incident he happened to witness. He was approaching a red-light on his bike, and the signal had just turned yellow. When it did, a small boy, with crutches in his hands(mind it, he carried the crutches, and not the other way round...), ran as fast as he could towards … Continue reading A sadly funny situation?
Law??
I read this piece from here, which was in turn published here. Loved it, hated it, both at the same time. Do go through... The police carried out a raid and closed a factory. The children, who were working there, were all set free. Some said: “We are orphans. To eat we need a livelihood.” … Continue reading Law??
A tribute to the most used product of the decade!!
Guys, wondering what that is?? Yes, it indeed is: Maggi Noodles!!!!! Surprised?? Well, enter s/w pros, staying away from home in rented apartments/PG accos. What comes into your mind first when you think of getting a quick bite?? Ofcourse, maggi noodles!!! What do you think of cooking after a tiring day at office, and your … Continue reading A tribute to the most used product of the decade!!
Losing my views………
Was reading Sudha Murty's 'Wise and Otherwise' yesterday(yeah, ok...i know its complete review is long overdue....patience guys.....). In one of those stories, Ms. Murty asks her son what he thinks are the 3 most revolutionary things of the 20th century, and he gives a really beautiful answer..... It was then when i realized, that I … Continue reading Losing my views………
Cycling away, to health and wealth!! :-)
Last saturday, Krunal, Hemanth and the other enthusiastic and enterprising members of the Green Brigade of my office organized a cycling expedition from our Mangaldas office to TRDDC office at Hadapsar. The purpose was promoting cycling as a pollution-free and healthy way of commutation. And although I had been working till 2:30 pm the nite … Continue reading Cycling away, to health and wealth!! 🙂
The world’s a small place!!
I had been to Denmark sometime back (I know, I know, a blog about that is long overdue....but alas!! Let's take that up some other time and continue this story for the time being...), and bought a T-shirt for my father with Copenhagen and Denmark written on it, along with a cute print of a … Continue reading The world’s a small place!!
Valentine’s Day is cominggggg!!!!
Yeah, so it's the 13th of February, just a day to go for the Valentine's Day!!! "So why are you bothered??", quips my colleague at office, "Aren't you single, and happily so????" Goddd!! colleagues at work!!!! relatives!! friends' mummies!!!! It seems that the only job remaining on their 'to-do' lists is to find a suitable match for … Continue reading Valentine’s Day is cominggggg!!!!
Perspectives, perspectives……… (4)
Hasn't anybody heard the saying, that "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it!" ??Even if they haven't, can't they think about it themselves?? Is it necessary that a person who's happy-go-lucky doesn't feel bad?? Can't it be that he does feel bad, and would also appreciate some kind words or … Continue reading Perspectives, perspectives……… (4)
What a way to ring in the new year!!!
A group of men molesting two females in Mumbai!! Another group assaulting some couples at Pune!! And both of these incidents happening on the new year's eve; when the whole world awaits the new year, with joy and hope!! What the hell is going on here?????
Just look around!!! There’s so much to learn!!
Was returning home from office yesterday, when I stopped by at the key maker's. There were a couple of other elederly men there, and were discussing current affairs, as usual. Because of the lack of options, I reluctantly started overhearing their conversation. Little did I know, that this would turn out to be the most sensible talk … Continue reading Just look around!!! There’s so much to learn!!
My priceless gift!!!!!
This is a world of give-n-take!!! Gifts, as I have lately begun to realize are not meant to express happiness, gratitude, encouragement, or even love. In today's times, its just business. I, as u must've realised, am strongly opposed to this. Anyways, yeah, so receiving gifts these days is no longer an excitement. But it … Continue reading My priceless gift!!!!!
The Writing Block! 