Curiosity~

When it comes to curiosity..... I am completely useless. I do not possess an iota of self control and must, need, have to know things... at the earliest! Can barely put a book down before I have read from cover to cover! So while watching these 'tele-serials' (term coined by DD) I get intensely irritated as these highly annoying writers end the series on a secretive note... with an intention of making their viewers pine for more and all. But after their looooooooong break... when they return with the new season, I am almost lost at sea for the lack of continuity and hence lose interest!

This also goes for ending their episodes right when they are about to reveal something controversial. Honestly, is suspense the only trick you have to boost your ratings? Do you not possess any other talents to carry the weight of popularity? This also applies to movie writers who base their thrillers or crux of their suspense based on scenes that they do not reveal to the audience till the very end. These kind of writers do not have the power of good story telling nor script writing

So to series like Private Pratice .... you suck! And hate you for leaving us hanging in the air!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo to u!

Gossip Column

Blogs are cyber gossip columns! They portray the most important facets of the author's world. Some are rather direct as they boldly list what is happening in the writer's personal world. Rest are less forward and have a peculiar way of emphasizing the author's life without betraying their reserved selves. But one way or the other, blogs do tell you things about their owners.

At times posts may reflect thoughts that cross the blogger's mind based on incidents they witnessed in the near past or based on thoughts jogged by nostalgia! Alternately, posts may also constitute opinionated pieces of work which spell the writer's notions that are often biased! Some others use this place to display their talents (photography, culinary skills, poetry) which once again speaks volumes about them! A bunch of us may also chose to inform the world about our adventures in forms of travelogues!

After all this is a space meant for broadcasting individual selves! All in all... the blogging world presents a stage for the inner voice.... never a dull moment! :) Read on my friends! :)

Secret....... Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

What constitutes a secret? What causes man to generate them?

Is it motivated by a desire to hide all things dark and empty from the rest of the world to generate an illusion of superior indomitable form of oneself? Or is it motivated by fear or shame? Most importantly is it worth keeping it in spite of its ability to produce ulcers on the lining of your stomach (Dont ask... the ulcers issue is a very sensitive one for me!!?...something horrifying and completely avoidable!)

I have noticed that secrets are revealed at the most undesirable moments.... wrong times!! In fact I would like to quote that majority of the secrets ARE revealed... no matter who is keeping them.... very few of them go to the grave with the bearer. Truth is kinda annoying that way... it wheedles itself out! I am not talking about state secrets which all governments like to shield, but the mundane yet potent secrets of the everyday man. Which when revealed have him sputtering in rage or humiliation or for the particularly thick skinned ones, mocking the rest in disdain....
So the moral: If you do not want to have your secret revealed.... DO NOT HAVE ONE!!! :)

(Another) Disclaimer: This post is motivated by sheer boredom!

The Art of ......Writing!

Writing is a medium through which an author expresses his view/opinions that are illustrated in black and white. It is equivalent to the actor’s ability to perform/enact a scene. A unique form of art that requires an agile brain and continuous flow of thoughts.

It is also a double edged sword. On one hand you have ample time to compose your thoughts and refurbish them to produce a very shrewd piece of work...can even be a rather docile collection of thoughts reeking with diplomacy. While on the other hand, it can hold the author accountable as unlike spoken words, written work is there on paper inviting others to question its credibility/opinions/the claims put forth as the case may be.

To me, writing is like an art.... there are countless words out there with which you can play around and create an exquisite symphony. With the right choice of words, the author holds..... the power to make his readers giggle and sometimes even laugh, the power to invoke sadness...at times a few tears, power to produce intense excitement, power to scar them or even generate unadulterated fury at something outrageous!

Such is the dynamic world of writing that can be full of emotions! And for successful writers out there I have nothing but blatant admiration. No wonder they quote the pen to be mightier than the sword!

Hello Good Looking {Wink}!

I write this post today as I pondered why popularity is such a big deal and why are looks so important... to almost everyone.... from movie stars to the common man akin! Usually I live in my own ivory tower filled with things that I adore and never seem to be bothered with people’s perspective towards clothes and make up. As I was reading an article in the newspaper and another one in De’s blog... it got me thinking and so here goes!!

Define a good looking guy... the one who is always popular and simultaneously devilish which most times makes you want to just snap his neck! This particular class of men I am commenting on today are common to Mumbai... and feature frequently in most films both Hindi and the English ones!
He does not necessarily have the “drop dead” kind of looks and nor does he have to resemble Apollo (rumored to be the ‘prettiest’ of the Greek Gods)! Actually there are certain distinct characteristics that allow even an average looking man to join the “handsome club”. It goes without saying that beauty (the kind which is skin deep) is a very personal concept which is unique to each. {So some of you may agree and smile as I list out things that make the audience swoon at these controversial men while few others may disagree and want to add their own do’s and don’ts... well for people who disagree, I would very much like to hear your version of what makes them different and so the comments link it waiting for you.}

Some of the controversial do’s and don’ts to join the popular crowd

 They don’t have to have be all muscular and brawny.... but they SHOULD not be obese. Paunches and love handles are a big no-no! Infact they can be of the lean built without being muscular but never on the other side of the weighing scale! {Example: Di Caprio in “Titanic”} Some even sport a very chiseled physique, while this is not a requirement it doesn’t harm your chances either! {Example: Brad Pitt in “Troy”}

 No specific height requirements seem to be applicable. However, shorter ones are more prone to ridicule and as long as they can convert that to their advantage they will be fine! {Example” Most comedians.... are popular for diff reasons.... yet unmistakably popular: Johnny Lever}

 There is certainly no criteria for looks.... this is a very personal concept. I may find Daniel Craig to be deviously handsome while somebody else might consider him to be ‘old’.

 What is most important of course is not the kind/type of suit he wears but the kind of attitude he carries and the aura he projects around him. This is a very common attribute as it is an acquired trait... a sure one way ticket to join the club!!
Typically, he is ‘laid back’ and is rarely perturbed by things around him. He is blissfully unaware of the number of things that can go wrong and so is enviously carefree until the bomb actually hits! An unwavering confidence in himself and an air of ‘know it all’ without being a snob with just a dash of arrogance are actually the commonly observed behavior traits! These individuals are seldom egoistic and are rather self absorbed. Narcissism is an important stimulus which seems to keep these creatures in ‘character’!!

All in all today’s metro sexual man is more concerned with his outlook and to a certain extent with his wardrobe while he swaggers around appearing almost callous!

DISCLAIMER: The reader is advised that the above content bares no significance to any person living or dead and is purely an opinionated work of observation intended only for fun!! :) :P :D

Français

French = Fascination! (In continuation with language-related posts)

For years I have intended to learn French. It’s the most “sexiest” of all languages! Infact until very recently I was not aware that it is counted as one among the many 'romance languages' (Originating from Latin)!

I mean honestly.... doesn’t it just sound so smooth and slick?? To my ears its irresistible and hence I have tried more than once to enroll in a French class! In my high school, I was the only one from the science section who wanted to learn it and as a result they kicked me out of class as they could not re-arrange their class timings as per my long schedules filled with classes and endless labs! My next attempt was after engineering school. I couldn’t even think of joining an extra class when I was in undergraduate engineering school. Once it was done, I tried in vain again to enroll but contrary to my best efforts I still remain illiterate in French!

So now after finishing my masters degree I have decided to learn it on my own! And its staggeringly difficult! I mean I don’t have to start with “A B C” (apart from some weird ornate alphabets which I think are Latin letters) but it’s pretty challenging especially since they have started me off to sentences without introducing words. I can deduce from those sentences what certain words mean, but hey why skip the basics!!??

Anyhooo.... I have vowed not to be discouraged and am now progressing.......... however slowly! In about 6 months time (seems long but wanted to set a realistic & achievable deadline), I hope to post a small post in French!

Until then.... Au revoir!

Spot light on India!

All eyes are on India this month as she parades into spotlight. The entire world watches, potentially shadowing even the USA's limelight who has hogged it since the end of last year beginging with the USA's plummeting economy followed by the presidential elections!

Starting this month, the focus will shift to India who boasts of being the largest democracy in the world. The entire world is watching as the court tries Kasab in Mumbai.... and each proceeding will be scrutinized by the legal councils around the world. Kasab the only surviving terrorist of the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai gained world wide notoriety as he and his team mates targetted foreign nationals in India. That probably is one of the major reasons why a larger world wide audience has gathered. For a long time now, India has been attempting to unveil Pakistan's direct involvement in anti-terrorist activities rampant in various parts of India. Due to lack of sufficient proof, India has been unsuccessful in doing so. With this trial, India hopes to provide proof to the world.... and hence all eyes are on us. Which is a good thing because for the world to take notice and accept the charges being made, the Indian lawyers and judicial system have to do an impeccable job.

Also taking place in India are the elections.... and with the kind of times we are living in... filled with threats of nuclear wars, need of wars against terrorism and fight against recession........ the new government has some mighty big challenges to face.

And to dim this glare is the success brought by Slum dog Millionaire... however twisted this success may be... it did being Dharavi in focus which apparently has instigated some movements and initiatives for the betterment of the slum dwellers. How effective these initiatives will be or how true their intentions even are.... is something that only time will reveal.

So buckle up India.... there is quite a lot to prove here!