I slept for two hrs everyday for last two weeks to be a part of the Olympics,watching it on NBC.That was my triathlon. Staying awake,staying awake at commute and staying awake at work.
Believe me, its difficult to concentrate the next day if you watch Archers shooting the whole night.
As always there were outstanding athletes awarded for their prowess and skill and some important things that I learnt from them .
Michael Phelps - You can look like a Java programmer and still win a few golds.
Raza Zehad - If this guy can lift 450 lbs with a smile on his face , I should stop cribbing about carrying a bread loaf and a milk carton to second floor.
Swetlana Khorkina - Its ok to bitch,if things don't go your way.
Mohini Bhardwaj - You have to have Pam Anderson by your side to be succesful.
Paul Hamme - If you get something by luck,hold on to it so tight that people think twice even before asking what it is.
Major Rajyavardhan Rathore - If you are chosen by the destiny to give a reason to 100 million people to celebrate be the one and earn some mulla on the way.
Misty May - Watching TV for long hrs won't hurt anyone anymore.
Its all over now.I am back at work with a good rest and sleep on the weekend.Wish I was an Olympic announcer and could go to work once every four years.
Monday, August 30, 2004
Sunday, August 29, 2004
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Kare Koi Bhare Koi ....
July payslip of all Delhi University employees has a curious item under 'deductions'. It says: Sexual Harrassment: Rs 10.
It turns out that Rs 10 will now be deducted annually from DU salaries to fund the functioning of DU's harassment complaint committees and the implementation of the university's policy against sexual harassment.
I'm still laughing after reading the news ....I'll finish the post later .....
It turns out that Rs 10 will now be deducted annually from DU salaries to fund the functioning of DU's harassment complaint committees and the implementation of the university's policy against sexual harassment.
I'm still laughing after reading the news ....I'll finish the post later .....
Saturday, August 21, 2004
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Please bear with me
A black bear was found passed out at a campground in Washington state recently after guzzling down three dozen cans of a local beer at a Seattle campground.
It turns out the bear was a bit of a beer sophisticate. He tried a mass-market Busch beer, but switched to Rainier Beer, a local ale, and stuck with it for his drinking binge.
Wildlife agents chased the bear away, but it returned the next day.
They set a trap using as bait some doughnuts, honey and "two cans of Rainier Beer". It worked, and the bear was captured for relocation.
PETA ...action alert ...this is just an act of cruelty catching a bear with beer and doughnuts.....even humans will relocate with this bait.
It turns out the bear was a bit of a beer sophisticate. He tried a mass-market Busch beer, but switched to Rainier Beer, a local ale, and stuck with it for his drinking binge.
Wildlife agents chased the bear away, but it returned the next day.
They set a trap using as bait some doughnuts, honey and "two cans of Rainier Beer". It worked, and the bear was captured for relocation.
PETA ...action alert ...this is just an act of cruelty catching a bear with beer and doughnuts.....even humans will relocate with this bait.
Monday, August 16, 2004
Lights,Camera...Inaction
I wonder if I'll see enough of it. Everytime I guess this is it and our beloved politicians take up the challenge and raise the bar.This time Maharashtra Governor took the honors.
On August 6, gates of Governor house were opened for Muhurat of three bollywood movies. A Dandiya was shot in the Jal Sabaghrah where state functions and swearing in ceremonies are held.This time too it was for a "swearing " ceremony of a different kind.
Lalu Yadav step aside here comes a new king of theatrics.....
On August 6, gates of Governor house were opened for Muhurat of three bollywood movies. A Dandiya was shot in the Jal Sabaghrah where state functions and swearing in ceremonies are held.This time too it was for a "swearing " ceremony of a different kind.
Lalu Yadav step aside here comes a new king of theatrics.....
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Saare Jahan Se Accha .....
Bay area Indians organised a two day event this weekend to celebrate 58th India Independence Day.
Patriotism kicks in the most on 15th August and 26th January. When I came to know of the Independence Mela, I slipped in my white Kurta Pyjama and was ready to be the Indian again,I left back home.
There were a few good surprises at the function. I had to pay to celebrate my independence.There was an entry ticket.The Mela was more of a congregation of Realtors,Insurance Agents and Food stalls from local eateries.There was also a job fair for positions in India.A cultural program had kids dancing to the tunes of 'Kaanta Lagaa..' to 'Kesaria hain roop mahro...'. I was still roaming in the Mela to celebrate my independence.I was on the lookout for a Neta dressed in Khadi and a Topi giving a long loud speech at some corner but he was not there.I was also looking for a band belting out Saare Jahan se Accha ....even it was not there.Was it all about feasting on Chicken Tikka and Chola Bhatura with one hand and holding the tricolor in other?
I guess if not Indians,NRIs certainely have found an India where the head is held high and mind is without fear ...
I'm going to the Mela again tomorrow and filling out some applications for jobs in India.
Patriotism kicks in the most on 15th August and 26th January. When I came to know of the Independence Mela, I slipped in my white Kurta Pyjama and was ready to be the Indian again,I left back home.
There were a few good surprises at the function. I had to pay to celebrate my independence.There was an entry ticket.The Mela was more of a congregation of Realtors,Insurance Agents and Food stalls from local eateries.There was also a job fair for positions in India.A cultural program had kids dancing to the tunes of 'Kaanta Lagaa..' to 'Kesaria hain roop mahro...'. I was still roaming in the Mela to celebrate my independence.I was on the lookout for a Neta dressed in Khadi and a Topi giving a long loud speech at some corner but he was not there.I was also looking for a band belting out Saare Jahan se Accha ....even it was not there.Was it all about feasting on Chicken Tikka and Chola Bhatura with one hand and holding the tricolor in other?
I guess if not Indians,NRIs certainely have found an India where the head is held high and mind is without fear ...
I'm going to the Mela again tomorrow and filling out some applications for jobs in India.
Friday, August 13, 2004
Left is Right
Today is Left-handers Day. It started in 1976 when Left Handers International started celebrating August 13 as Left-Handers Day. It is estimated that 15% of world's population is left handed.
As a Southpaw only advantage I find is giving a butterfly to an aggressive driver on the road,other than that I find Lefties to be on the loosing side of ergonomics.
No one knows for sure why some people are left handers.A theory suggesting some link to the mystery is the brain being "cross-wired." The left hemisphere controls the right-handed side of the body and vice-versa. And hand dominance is connected with brain dominance on the opposite side. Which is why one is correct while saying that only left-handers are in their right minds!
Mensa,the elite club with people with high IQ score as its member,reports nearly 20 per cent of its members being left-handed.
As far as I am concerned I just feel right in the clubs of lefties.The club graced by Mahatma Gandhi to Queen Elizabeth,Bill Gates to Bill Clinton,Julia Roberts to Nicole Kidman,Babe Ruth to Ayrton Senna,Sourav Ganguly to Gary Sobers,Amitabh Bachan to Abhishek Bachan,Henry Ford to Gerald Ford,David Letterman to Jay Leno ..and did I mention Jack the Ripper......the list goes on and on ....I'm just happy to type it with both hands.
As a Southpaw only advantage I find is giving a butterfly to an aggressive driver on the road,other than that I find Lefties to be on the loosing side of ergonomics.
No one knows for sure why some people are left handers.A theory suggesting some link to the mystery is the brain being "cross-wired." The left hemisphere controls the right-handed side of the body and vice-versa. And hand dominance is connected with brain dominance on the opposite side. Which is why one is correct while saying that only left-handers are in their right minds!
Mensa,the elite club with people with high IQ score as its member,reports nearly 20 per cent of its members being left-handed.
As far as I am concerned I just feel right in the clubs of lefties.The club graced by Mahatma Gandhi to Queen Elizabeth,Bill Gates to Bill Clinton,Julia Roberts to Nicole Kidman,Babe Ruth to Ayrton Senna,Sourav Ganguly to Gary Sobers,Amitabh Bachan to Abhishek Bachan,Henry Ford to Gerald Ford,David Letterman to Jay Leno ..and did I mention Jack the Ripper......the list goes on and on ....I'm just happy to type it with both hands.
Monday, August 09, 2004
Vital Statistics
The US has firmly rejected India's request to exempt ministers and MPs on a personal visit to that country from biometric registration that requires them to be fingerprinted and digitally photographed.
So next time there is a scam ,someone is charged with looting of public funds........you know where to look for the biometric records.
So next time there is a scam ,someone is charged with looting of public funds........you know where to look for the biometric records.
Thursday, August 05, 2004
Iron Chef
The title sounds out of place does'nt it ?
Our beloved Bachelor president has ordered for a renovation of 74 yr old Rashtrapati bhavan's kitchen and also ordered for a trendy uniforms for the kitchen staff.
Intriguing fact is a bachelor in love with the kitchen. Not only does the President reviews the Menu but also takes personal interest in changing tableclothes in the banquet hall.
The kitchen will now boast of the latest equipments from Williamson Sonoma and other hi-tech gadgets for the renowned bakery.The staff will wear black'n'white check trousers,white shirts and knotted ties. Beat that Oberoi ...
Butlers and cooks are also surfing the net to come up with latest epicurian delights.
Indians,get ready for a new genre of hot and spicy recipes like 'Trishul Do Pyaza', 'Agni Masala' & 'Chilly Nag'.
Our beloved Bachelor president has ordered for a renovation of 74 yr old Rashtrapati bhavan's kitchen and also ordered for a trendy uniforms for the kitchen staff.
Intriguing fact is a bachelor in love with the kitchen. Not only does the President reviews the Menu but also takes personal interest in changing tableclothes in the banquet hall.
The kitchen will now boast of the latest equipments from Williamson Sonoma and other hi-tech gadgets for the renowned bakery.The staff will wear black'n'white check trousers,white shirts and knotted ties. Beat that Oberoi ...
Butlers and cooks are also surfing the net to come up with latest epicurian delights.
Indians,get ready for a new genre of hot and spicy recipes like 'Trishul Do Pyaza', 'Agni Masala' & 'Chilly Nag'.
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Maharaja grounds Maharanis
Air India is denying rumors that it wants overweight airhostesses to be grounded.Airhostess "union" calls it a sexist move .
When I'm flying Air India I'm buying ticket to a circus.I'm gearing up for a 24 hr flight with a cranky cabin crew ,clogged toilets and leaky overhead compartments.If I want to have a comfortable flight I'll fly Virgin Air.If I want to have runway models as my stewardesses ,I'll fly Jet Air. Pls don't take the Air India experience away from me . This is the only Jetliner that treats me like a Maharaja .
Until and unless the weight is not increasing the GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) and becomes a safety issue ,I have no problems in getting those stares from Mrs Chaturvedi on asking for a hot towel.I know its better than getting my drinks from Gutka chewing Mr. Kesri.
When I'm flying Air India I'm buying ticket to a circus.I'm gearing up for a 24 hr flight with a cranky cabin crew ,clogged toilets and leaky overhead compartments.If I want to have a comfortable flight I'll fly Virgin Air.If I want to have runway models as my stewardesses ,I'll fly Jet Air. Pls don't take the Air India experience away from me . This is the only Jetliner that treats me like a Maharaja .
Until and unless the weight is not increasing the GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) and becomes a safety issue ,I have no problems in getting those stares from Mrs Chaturvedi on asking for a hot towel.I know its better than getting my drinks from Gutka chewing Mr. Kesri.
Sunday, August 01, 2004
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