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Aug 28, 2009

She is new, and she is unfamiliar

She is trying to understand and make it clear

But is she taking too long?

Who knows...

May be she will soon be gone!

Aug 11, 2009

Bollywood - Then and Now!

We, Indians, grew up watching Bollywood movies. I still remember those Saturday afternoons, when I used to come back from school and throw my bag in the hall and just sit with family and watch the movie played by Doordarshan (Doordarshan is a default channel on national TV in India which literally means 'television' - how creative! And yes Saturdays were not off in my school from first to eight grade). So anyways... Just like how times change, trends changed, movies changed too. But it is amazing to see 'how much' have they changed. Really! Read on and you will know what I mean...

Then:

- More was less, be it clothes or accessories

- One boy. One girl. Eternal love.

- Nature was important and movies were more eco-friendly. Gardens and hills were considered to be great (and standard) locations. Flowers were basic essentials - for a reason mind you! (Apparantly, all the kissing happened behind the bushes, tress or even flowers. Sometime they used umbrellas too)















- Huge hair do's and tight fitting flashy clothes were the 'in' thing of the times
- Heroes who shouldn't even make an attempt at dancing were stars and were a part of extravagant dance routines

- Body Hair = Manhood (like they needed a proof to tell the world they are men)
Now:

- Less is more

- One boy. Many girls. Less love, more love making.
-Locations- Greece, Switzerland, London, New York, China

















-Body hair? What? New symbol of manhood - going shirtless
- Kissing on camera is the new thing - Invites star controversies = Good for business. Way to go!

- Gardens?? Talk beaches and discos, lights, drinks, girls, more girls (non-Indian preferred)

The change is HUGE! And I am not really sure where we are headed with this. But whatever it is... I still love Bollywood!

Aug 6, 2009

Best things in life come for free



Water - Mornings - Smiles - Eyes - Conversations - Touch - Love - Sky - Music - Breeze - Rain - Sun shine - Thoughts - Blessings - Laughter - Hugs - Work outs - Flowers - Smell of wet grass - Dreams - Friendships - Rain drops - Moon light - Intelligence - Passion - Seasons - Words

Aug 3, 2009

Are you not who they want you to be?


Every little gesture takes a lot of thought, effort. A handshake, a kiss, a hug, a stare, a smile, a status message, an e-mail, answering the phone, leaving a voicemail...

Handshakes. They have a certain norm. You have to stand, look into the person's eyes, smile, squeeze just enough, time well and end at the right time.

So is an e-mail. Should start with a pleasent greeting, but not too cheesy. Has to be just long enough to have all the information, but still can't get too long. Should never be in ALL CAPS. Should end just the right way, with a nice sign off.

And so on...

My question is... who defines these norms? Who decided how should I be shaking hands with people, how should I be writing my e-mails, how should I be doing what I am doing right now?
And why do I have to follow them?

Everyne tells you to be who you are, but the truth is you have to be what they want you to be. If you don't act the way they do, they won't like you. Don't beleive me? Answer the following questions for yourself -

- Are you not who your boss wants you to be?

- Are you not who your wife/husband wants you to be?

- Are you not who your mamma wants you to be?

- Are you not who the people in the party want you to be?

Have the answers?