Javed Akhtar has been one of my favorite poets since the time I started reading Urdu poetry. His way of penning emotions in simple words makes his writings extremely precious to me. Here is one such poem that is very close to my heart.
Rascals
I should actually write Rafcalfs as Charlie would say!! What would be recipe for a “good cinema”. Something that entertains yet makes you think, keeps you on the edge of your seat and yet relaxes you. End result – you come out of the theater humming “Dhan ta nan’ na na na na. A friend … Continue reading Rascals
Occident and Orient
Thanks to globalization, the Indian lifestyle has become a curious blend of the occident and the orient. And one frequently encounters situations of mirth and merriment arising out of this curious mix. I came across one such incident today. I had gone to the local D Mart with my wife to shop for the monthly … Continue reading Occident and Orient
One evening in the month of May
On a hot day in the month of May this year standing by the lakeside trying to soothe myself with the slight breeze that blew over the cool, deep waters of the lake I wrote these lines:
The positives of TV Reality shows
Much has been written and debated about the current crop of Indian TV Reality shows. The general opinion seems to be on the negative side. I daresay that those of us who do take vicarious, voyeuristic pleasures watching such shows are disinclined to come out in the open and support it. The multifarious arguments against … Continue reading The positives of TV Reality shows
Nuclear Warfare Terminology
Defense has recently been in news for various reasons. And we have experts on TV spewing out a host of esoteric jargons at the unarmed and defenseless viewers! After being interrupted for the umpteenth time by my daughter asking me about a term being used on the TV, I decided that I must make a … Continue reading Nuclear Warfare Terminology
Celebrating the launch of INS Arihant
As explained in my earlier blog post, the launch of INS Arihant completes the much needed third leg of our nuclear triad. The indigenous nuke has taken 25 years to build and is expected to be operational by 2011. The indigenous 7500km range SLBM is expected to be ready at around the same time. (Incidentally, … Continue reading Celebrating the launch of INS Arihant
Sangita – आज फिर शुरू हुआ जीवन
At 18, I was a shy girl. Extremely introvert, I was petrified of public speaking . It was she who insisted I go on the stage and give “Vote of Thanks” in one of the Rotract club event. “Not doing it is not an option” she admonished. That was the beginning and Sangita has been … Continue reading Sangita – आज फिर शुरू हुआ जीवन
Media – the Saviour!
I have stopped watching the entertainment channels on the TV. The news channel provides all the ingredients of a blockbuster – violence, corruption, scandal and sex. The only difference is that, unlike the Hindi films, in real life there seems to an absence of that idealistic hero who sets everything right by the end of … Continue reading Media – the Saviour!
Catharsis
A long time ago, there was a young girl, in love with a boy who said he loved her but can not marry her for reasons not known. The girl was sad, disappointed and angry at being rejected and knew she must learn to deal with it. It was one evening in the month of … Continue reading Catharsis