Saturday, August 27, 2005
We are Indian!
Perhaps it is India where there is too many things to create a diversity … religion being one of them. We have always seen unity in diversity in times of distress or calamity… but what I am going to reiterate is totally different… it is the religious places/festivals …
In Ayodhya (the birth place of Ram) … most of the flower growers and vendors are followers of Islam rather than Hinduism … and they say it proudly that though they are muslims, they really don’t believe in religious clashes… instead they don’t want to have any kind of communal violence or simply “dunga-fasad” out there… they insist that all that happen because of political parties … they actually want the so called temple to be built as it will increase there sale and improve their living conditions… in fact they are also helping in making the temple structure…
Similar aspect is found in the religious festivities … for example Krishna Janmashtmi… the dress material and the decorations being made by people other than followers of hindu… (one of the news telecasts)…
Though most of the intensions are more often commercial … they really don’t want any hindrances around…
This is what I call as being Indian… enjoying the festivities with equal zest… :)
In Ayodhya (the birth place of Ram) … most of the flower growers and vendors are followers of Islam rather than Hinduism … and they say it proudly that though they are muslims, they really don’t believe in religious clashes… instead they don’t want to have any kind of communal violence or simply “dunga-fasad” out there… they insist that all that happen because of political parties … they actually want the so called temple to be built as it will increase there sale and improve their living conditions… in fact they are also helping in making the temple structure…
Similar aspect is found in the religious festivities … for example Krishna Janmashtmi… the dress material and the decorations being made by people other than followers of hindu… (one of the news telecasts)…
Though most of the intensions are more often commercial … they really don’t want any hindrances around…
This is what I call as being Indian… enjoying the festivities with equal zest… :)
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
A typical night out in Bangalore…
This is the woe of millions working out of Electronic City/ Sarjapur Road/ ITPL, in one or the other IT company … they all start earliest at around 6… and get stuck on the respective highways (Hosur Road/ Airport Road)… sitting in bus/ car and worse on the bike. By the time they reach their so called home, they are more tired of the journey than the whole day of work.
People in Mumbai can relate themselves with this… but they are in a slightly better position than us… as in Mumbai once you board the train the time taken by the train is almost predictable (if not fixed) … out here … you don’t have that luxury… it’s only road transport… and with almost zero traffic regulation, a chaos is what you land into… you get out from one to land into another… worsen by the BMC’s digging extravaganza! … digging seems to their forte by now… but getting that dug road back to work isn’t their cup of tea :(. Added to this injury is partially built flyovers… which are under constructions for past 3-4 years… and god only knows (may be BMC) when will they be completed and functional...
And for those who travel even later (like me)… life comes to a full stop when you reach home… you really run for a place to get some food… as by the time you reach home, its either nearing 10PM or more often beyond that… and those who know Bangalore even a bit, know that it sleeps by 11 PM… and at that time all the dogs of the locality will gnarl and bark at you as if you are the only piece of entertainment around ...
BUT… all said and done… what compensates all the above is a cool night with breeze to sway you … freshens you… and for this reason… I love Bangalore …
And for those who travel even later (like me)… life comes to a full stop when you reach home… you really run for a place to get some food… as by the time you reach home, its either nearing 10PM or more often beyond that… and those who know Bangalore even a bit, know that it sleeps by 11 PM… and at that time all the dogs of the locality will gnarl and bark at you as if you are the only piece of entertainment around ...
BUT… all said and done… what compensates all the above is a cool night with breeze to sway you … freshens you… and for this reason… I love Bangalore …
Well that's applicable in most of the day time (at least these days...)
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
movies on the futuristic technologies...
last fortnight i saw two movies ... The Island and Stealth. Both were high on the upcoming technology ... its use and possible misuse...
the basic assumption (my understanding) in The Island was that clones thus developed will be free of any disorders... and therefore can be used to cure the incurable... including having a baby! however, if everything goes absolutely the same way as the clone owner... why doesn't the incurable appear in the clone... after the clone is exactly the same as original (owner)! ... the environmental conditions can be controlled ... food habits... diets can be manipulated... even memory can be programmed, but what about congenial factors! they'll (theoretically) remain same (like all the bio-imprints... or human sugnatures)
anyway... it was like using a nuke to clean up the world... and people with dollar mines don't know how to use it more effectively. it just shows to what extent one can go to attain unlimited life. but there was few good and exiting part of the movie too... the latest sets of gadgets being used ... are way too amazing... (actually that was the best part of the movie)
Stealth was however a bit more predictive (typical US of A movie style)... though the plane was damn cool... Using AI to an extent of self learnability has been shown disastrous in prior movies too (terminator!). American have shown there stupidity out here by puting their men in fighter planes anywhere (and everywhere) in the world they wish to... as of there are no others to watch these activity... and with no anti-aircraft supports... and everyone else (especially the mid-easts) using nukes as toys... carelessly!!!
though the cenematography is good, hollywood proves themselves stupid once again!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Water – the life and the death!
It’s so amazing and scary to see how the life savior “water” can turn into disastrous natural phenomenon. Just 7 months back there was Tsunami … the giant – silent water body roared and demonstrated the power of nature. A month ago it was Gujarat and now it’s Maharashtra… specially Mumbai! With rains pouring and not willing to take a break… creating a havoc and chaos across the life …
However, it is even more amazing is the zest for life of Mumbaikars … springing back to life with the first opportunity … they are upset with the inactions of the respective authorities … but humanity was at its best display … saving others lives and helping as much as possible… keeping themselves busy … and having patience! Hats off!!!
However, it is even more amazing is the zest for life of Mumbaikars … springing back to life with the first opportunity … they are upset with the inactions of the respective authorities … but humanity was at its best display … saving others lives and helping as much as possible… keeping themselves busy … and having patience! Hats off!!!
Unpaid holidays…
It 's been a long break!!!
Well from 16th to 24th … I was on unpaid holiday (basically no where… was out of previous org and yet to join the next) … actually enjoying the life by lazing around … (wasn’t too much of an effort) :D … it really helps to unwind from the frustrations and the stress (in)activities we do in our day to day chorus… and it really feels good to be back to work!
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