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Patience

2010-03-03T10:05:00.002+05:30

We are always on the go. I understand that life is on so long as you go on, but I guess life has shortened because of the rest-less going on!
We have lost our patience... We want everything NOW, at this very moment... And that too without any efforts!

I had started with the topic of "patience" and the irony is that i ended up loosing my patience and scribling something else!
Nonetheless, i am enjoying blogging via my mobile...

Till next time,
Enjoy...
-JC

One hundred years of solitude

2010-02-25T14:51:00.001+05:30

One hundred years of solitude...
While the reviews from everyone are so damn good, I was tempted to read the book. I gave in to my temptation and started reading this book again (the first time I had left it after reading around 30 odd pages...). One more reason for starting this book was that I had nothing else to read...
And god help me, it is such a disaster... literally a disaster...
I wonder how can people write such depressing stories... the end could have been with the family flourishing and the town becoming more famous... but...
I wonder why the author did not find different names for the characters... All through the story, the names appear and reappear and finally you wonder whose kid is this!!!

Finally, a no no from me if you are planning to read...
Next that I would pick up is "The lost symbol" and "A thousand splendid suns"

ENJOy...
-JC

MNC's and PSU's...

2010-02-23T17:39:00.000+05:30

The difference between the working environment of PSU's and MNC's is so evident.I need not comment on the style of working of employees of a PSU.Sounds like a bitter fact... but it is so...
It is the attitude to work which is the key...If you want the things to happen, they will definitely happen... whereas if you don't want things to happen smoothly, you can have a 1000 reasons...

Posting after a very very long time...
Till next time,
-JC

What was my fault???

2008-03-15T20:56:00.005+05:30

Last sunday, I was travelling in a bus to Gate Way of India...
Was sitting on the last seat, lost in my own thoughts...
Just then, a couple + 2 small kids came on the last seat and disturbed my thoughts...
I was shocked and speechless when I saw the man and the lady buying one and half ticket each... not even looking at each other !!! The kids carrying their own little water bottles and snacks...
I was wondering what the kids might think when they grow up - "What was my fault???"
I was lost in more thoughts...

ENJOy...
-JC

Taare Zamein Par

2008-01-03T09:28:00.000+05:30

Aamir Khan.. he is one taara on this zamein..
What an excellent debut direction…
I don’t have words to praise the movie…

When people come out of the movie theatre, they are quite… no one speaks a word…
Everyone experiences reality in the 3 hours…
And I guess no one leaves the theatre without shedding a tear… that is Aamir’s jaadu…

And, for me, it was a moment of nostalgia… the school shown in the first part is my very own school… So, I was lost in my good old days…

If you still haven’t seen the movie… go… go right away…

ENJOy…
-JC

Adieu to my brand new cell :( !!!

2007-10-04T17:11:00.000+05:30

Today is the day I'll never forget in my life.
Had to part with the brand new cell (Nokia 6233) which I had bought less than a month ago from London.
It was flicked while I was alighting from the bus... sad, but definitely a kick for me at the right place not to be over confident but instead be over cautious...
This Kurla bus is jinxed... or rather full of pick pocketers.
All in all 3 of us from my team have lost our cell's in the same Kurla bus.

So, everyone be cautious... these pick pocketers are everywhere in Bombay and looking out for YOUR precious belongings... Beware...

-JC

BarCamp

2007-09-10T10:44:00.000+05:30

One of my collegues is among the key organisers of "BarCamp", and IT Technology Event scheduled to be held on the 13th of October 2007...
Read below for more details:

BarCamp is an [Un]-Conference that is [Un]-Organized across the world!!
It is an informal gathering of keen contributors and learners who unconference on topics related to the IT field in an open environment.
It is an intensive event with discussions, demos and interactions from the attendees.

The event details are as under:
Date : Oct 13 2007, Saturday.
Venue : Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay.

Some additional information for your reference :

Whats is a Name?
The name Barcamp comes from the programming terms Foo, Bar. etc,

Discussion Topics:
IT/Computer Science/IT-Managment/Project Management and related areas
i.e. Thoughts on Mobile Technology , Ajax, SOA, Microsoft Silverlight, Google Gears etc can be shared,
but Cooking Technology,, will not be covered.
For more suggestive topic list, please visit http://www.barcamp.org/BarCampMumbaiOct2007.

Various BarCamp [Un]-Organized on the same date across the world
BarCampAtlanta,USA
BarCampMilwaukee2 Wisconsin, USA
HackmeetingSanFrancisco -USA
InfoCamp Seattle USA
MobileWebCampParis - Paris, France
TravelCamp - Rimini, Italy
BarCampBristol - Bristol, UK
BarCampMumbaiOct2007 - Mumbai India

How can you Participate?
If you want to participate, Please add your name to the BarCampMumbaiOct2007 <>

If you think your interested topic is missing, please add it.
Please use "BarCampMumbaiOct2007" as tag, during Blogging,Orkuting,Technotri,LinkedIn,MySpace,FaceBook, or any portal on which you are active.

If you are regular blogger/speaker in any User Group etc, please let them know about BarCampMumbaiOct2007
Inform your friends/collegue about same.
Spread the word!!

For more details visit this page.
http://www.barcamp.org/BarCampMumbaiOct2007

Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and invited to join.
When you come, be prepared to share with barcampers.
When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world

Do paticipate n
ENJOy...
-JC

Dunno Y

2007-07-12T15:55:00.000+05:30

Dunno why it has to rain jus when u come out in the open,
Dunno why it has to rain jus when u don’t carry an umbrella,
Dunno why it has to rain jus when u are in no mood to get wet,
Dunno why it has to rain jus when the MET department announces “Clear skies and no rain expected” !!!

-JC

Late in the mornin !!!

2007-07-12T15:47:00.000+05:30

With talks of Women empowerment and equality for women, I fail to understand why a special treatment is given to them…
In the peak hours, just when people are traveling in breath choking trains, a ladies special train runs which is so empty…
Then, while we are soaking in sweat waiting in the queue for a bus, there runs a ladies special bus… Then, to add to it, there are special seats for ladies in the bus… As if they don’t sit on any other seats in the bus…
We also have reservations in colleges, etc…
While we give the ladies these reservations, how do we expect them to come shoulder to shoulder with the men?

-JC

Spot Award

2007-06-26T12:39:00.000+05:30

Working day in and day out with night outs, life seemed miserable… and just when things were going out of hand, I was offered a spot award in my company… a titan sonata watch…
It was such a great encouragement, motivation and inspiration to work with more dedication…
Well, I am thankful to all my seniors…

ENJOy…
-JC

B. E. S. T. – Is it Best?

2007-04-21T10:27:00.000+05:30

After the two day long strike by the B. E. S. T. workers, it was a relief to see the Red Bulls back on the road. Relief because after two days of struggle, it felt good to be back in the bus line.
But, I must say that Bombay is unbreakable… In spite of the absence of buses, life did not stop in Bombay. People here adapt to anything and everything… be it a natural calamity or a strike like this one.
The two days for me were a wonderful experience..
The first day left me a bit irritated in the beginning because of the rickshaw drivers – none of them ready to give me a ride. That left me walking half the distance to office and the other half in someone else’s rickshaw. Four people were seen traveling in rickshaw’s and as it is said that “Every dog has his day”, the rickshaw wallas had not one day, but two days…
The second day was same for me, invading in someone else’s rickshaw !! Haha… it was fun… I seemed as if all the rickshaws in the world were out on the streets of Bombay’s suburbs… I guess even the scrapped rickshaws were out on the streets because many of them were fuming tons of CO2 and CO. The return journey was even more interesting. Many private buses were out on the roads and transporting people for more than double the B. E. S. T. bus tickets… But, who cares about the cost… My return trip to the station was hanging in one such bus…
Come what may, life in Bombay moves with the same pace…
-JC

Tirupari Balaji

2007-04-11T21:12:00.000+05:30

After much postponing, finally it happened in the second last weekend of March. Hold on, hold on… don’t get some wild ideas. It so happened that I successfully went to Tirupati !!
The beginning of the trip i.e. catching the train to Tirupati was an achievement in itself. It started with a quick day in office. Quick as in, had to wind up and complete lots of things. Then, we had to struggle a bit in the traffic to reach Andheri station. On the station, the ticket punching machine was running around 4 hours late. The fast train was stopping more than usual, etc., etc. After all this struggle, the train’s boogie was a sigh of relief. All new paint, new seats, mobile charging points, etc., etc… All this aside, the dinner served in train by the pantry was pathetic. But, helpless, after such a long day didn’t have much choice. Sleep was little and woke up early at around 6 am. And at such an early hour, while I was sitting on the seat brushing, a eunuch came in clapping and the usual tone “Eh Raju”….. hahaha….. What a way to start your day…
The day passed with lots of hawkers and pantry men coming in and going out. After so many hours of traveling, felt so good to alight the train at around 5:00pm.Had a bus ride upto the foot of the hill which leads to Tirumala and the started the climb on foot to Tirumala with great vigor. But, the vigor didn’t last much. Struggling and taking lots of breaks, somehow reached the top i.e. Tirumala at around 11:30 – 12:00 midnight. Took the room and settled down on a roadside stall far dinner. Had the 70mm dosa for dinner… And, I must say, it is a 70cm dosa but I wonder why the call it the 70mm dosa.
The sleep that night was the most sweetest after such a great climb and that too without shoes or chappals !!
The morning for us started late and 2 of us went to donate our hair and soon had shining heads.. Tirumala is such a great place.. such a huge place.. The line for us started at around 1:00pm and ended at around 3:30 pm. Pretty less time for a visit to Tirupati, isn’t it.. Cell phones not allowed in the temple premises.. It was the first time since I got a cell that I was without my cell with me.. Somehow, it felt great.. After struggling so much, the view or rather darshan to Venkateshwara is only for a few seconds.. around 5 seconds or so.. But, that’s the way it is. The Hundi is a must see.. To see people donating anything and everything to the richest God. The evening chilled out a bit and we stuck to our guest house’s room..
Next day morning started a little early for us since we had a train to catch at 9:00am. Most of the day was spent in the train dozing and playing cards with the frequent entertainment by eunuch’s.
Early next morning reached Bombay and back to the busy schedule.
It was a great experience and rejuvenating break from the daily hip hop in the local trains, buses, etc. and
Must take such regular breaks..
ENJOy…
-JC

Fear of Loosing the Last Local

2007-04-11T20:26:00.000+05:30

Yesterday was the day I’ll always remember. Was struggling at 1:00 am… Yes at 1:00 in the night… Struggling not to miss the last local…

Not knowing when the last local train runs towards Churchgate, I took my chances and left office at 12:45am… After unning on the empty roads and railways stations, finally managed to get into the last slow local. It was a great site to see the station empty with the absence of thousands of humans otherwise banging into each other. After such a hectic day in office the empty train was a sigh of relief and the cool breeze was so enchanting that in no time I felt asleep… Ahhhh… What next, imagine…!!! I woke up to find myself on Churchgate station !!! In the early hours (or late hours) and in full sleep, it was the shock of my life. Could not even find a taxi to take me home… After walking some distance, a good taxi walla came to my rescue.

-JC

Primeval - nice attempt

2007-04-09T16:26:00.000+05:30

After long, I had a chance to peek into a theatre and see a movie. Yesterday, I happened to see the movie “Primeval”. A 20 feet long man-eater croc – that is supposed to be the theme of the movie. But, out of the way, the movie is steered into the Civil war in Burundi (South Africa) !!!!! Though u can’t complain because the movie is based on true events, it is the first time I am criticizing a movie that I have seen. And to add it, the croc exists happily ever after….. hahaha.
The Cinematography is good and that’s the only thing u should look out for in the movie….. All in all, a nice attempt… thats all I can say...

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2007-02-01T14:26:00.000+05:30

Long gaps between posts these days.
Have been very very busy..... Don't know how time flies, when the day ends and after that when a new day begins. Always having scarce sleep.
Now it seems that something productive is happening in life. Though people usually curse their jobs and are unhappy with their jobs, I am not. In fact, I am learning lots and lots of new things here.
I can’t spare time for many things but ought to spare some time for exercises in the morning. There was a time when I used to go to the gym and go jogging on Marine Drive…… I envy those days….. dunno when it’ll be possible again……

Well, today mumbai has elections..... I have cast my vote, did u?????

Monday Magic

2007-01-23T10:14:00.000+05:30

Usually Mondays are over crowded. Trains, buses, roads all are flooded with people. I dunno whats with this day but more than regular people are seen. It seems that people work only on Mondays.

After a lazy weekend, going out on Monday morning is a good knockout to shake you out of your cozy weekend dreams.

Friday's wardrobe

2007-01-05T09:53:00.000+05:30

Its been a long time since I was here.....

Dunno how time flies all day..... and my Hard disc (or is it disk?) being crashed out, can't surf at home.

Don't know when I'll get it repaired or get a new one.....

Anyways, moving to my topic.....

Friday being casual day in office, it is a much awaited day for all. All the jazzy pants and T-shirts and tops are seen and the office environment seems so vibrant.

But today morning, i was so confused......

On one side I thought, why this dress code on weekdays? The companies should be more concerned of the work output rather than the dress code. Google has no dress code. Of course, for certain formal occasions or meetings, formal wear should be there.

On the other hand I thought, is it really comfortable in denims?? And, the mindframe right from friday morning is that of the weekend, holiday, party..... and the entire friday is lost casually.....

So, dunno if the funda of no dress code will actually work or fail..... depends.....

So, wats ur say on the dress code rule????

'S'peed Factor....

2006-10-19T10:05:00.000+05:30

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘speed’? Maybe the movies ‘The/Too Fast The/Too Furious’ or maybe the ‘Ferrari’ or ‘Lamborghini’ or may be some jet aircraft. Lately, what comes to my mind is the “Virar fast local train”….. Huh!!!!! Yes, the virar fast….. Maybe it’s amusing for a few to think of the virar local, and for a few, the name itself raises their mercury level.
In Bombay as people say, life is moving fast and people are running around because they are short of time. But, I guess it’s because of some other reason - “In Bombay, Life is stuck up in traffic”. And in such a traffic struck environment, no one ever dares to think of speed. So, every morning, in this slow moving traffic and fast moving life, I cherish the speed of this Virar fast local which constantly assures you of reaching on time with its speed. And, by fast, I literally mean fast i.e. in Bombay, I can’t find anything faster than this train.
So, hail Bombay’s local trains.

ENJOy.....

-JC

Idelogy or 'giri' ?

2006-10-03T19:29:00.000+05:30

Better late than never….. Finally, I had the opportunity to see “Lage Raho Munnabhai”. The only official movie propagating ‘gandhigiri’.
Featuring tons of things to learn for youngsters who have negligible knowledge of the father of our nation, is it just another movie which is going to be forgotten with time? I hope it does not.
In today’s times, the movie’s idea of propagating Gandhiji’s thoughts was the best and the most appropriate too. All the claims that Bapu has been disrespected stand false after seeing the movie and the current scenario. Though the word may seen somewhat awkward, but that is what people understand these days.
And I guess, he and his ideology have been truly remembered on his 137th birthday (I guess its right - 137).
So, “Lage Raho Gandhiji”

Foodie (at times).....

2006-10-03T18:09:00.000+05:30

Have been to New Yorker restaurant a couple of times, this time had a chance to hog there with a more number of people. And, obviously the number of dishes ordered is equal to the number of people, so had a chance to taste more number of items on the menu card.
New Yorker being a Mexican and Italian restaurant, I am never able to remember names of dishes served there except a few broad ones like sizzler, fondue, etc. Peculiarity of all been they are bland. God knows how the localities in Mexico and Italy must be eating (and remembering) this stuff everyday. Anything and everything you order here has cheese in it. Ok, though I like cheese, I don’t like it with everything! One thing I don’t mind eating here is the Tandoori Paneer Sizzler (this also being the only name I remember)…..
All in all, given a chance, I’ll never prefer this restaurant over any other restaurant (be it a small roadside stall)….. "Indian food rocks"…..

Audience !!!!

2006-09-29T12:45:00.000+05:30

Audiences have weird expectations. So, you should always expect the unexpected.
Confused!!!!!
Recently, I had attended the annual day of a company. There were various shows put up by people. There was a fashion show by boys & girls also. And, there was a fashion show by the workers also. One thing to be noted is that the fashion show by workers was applauded heartily and a ‘once more’ request was shouted for them, which they did. Their marathi attire was amazing and their style synchronizing with the Puneri bands drumbeats. It was a sight no one could miss.
So, simplicity won over the pompous show (show, more of skin rather than clothes)
Logging off, I remember a quote by Rajesh Khanna in some hindi movie (mostly its ‘Chotti si baat’) – “It is so simple to be happy, but it is so difficult to be simple”

Baffling..... isn't it! But, I guess, its true.

A bit FILMY.

2006-08-07T23:54:00.000+05:30

'Omkara' (adopted from 'Othello') - wat a movie!!!!
I am sure Shakespere must have been screwed badly by someone before he wrote this play Othello. I mean, the story is good.... but such a tragic end !!!!
Now the Indian cinema or rather Bollywood as we call it, is out of stories so it has started adopting from Novels and plays by foreign authors. I think adopting stories is not a sin but where is the creativity? what is new in it? besides why not adopt it from novels by Indian authors. I guess they are good enough.... Salman Rushdie, Premchand, Chetan Bhagat, etc., etc....

And about Omkara, it has a great star cast with Ajay Devgan giving a better performance(better and not best because I think its improving with every new movie) Also, the cinematography is very good. The raw village culture and language is potrayed. And, I must say that abuses are freely and very extensively used in the movie.

All in all, a 'must see once' movie..... don't miss it friends.....

ENJOy.....

FullSTOP

2006-07-15T21:59:00.000+05:30

Life has come to a complete standstill suddenly!!!!!
The blasts in Bombay were more terrorising because of their suddeness(the surprise factor) and moreover because it was least expected.
Who has to be blamed for this security and intelligence lapse????
Crores of rupees are being spent on security of people whose life is least valuable..... And nothing for the common man's security!! I recently read that Rs.One crore are being spent for buying 16 Honda City cars for politicians on our state.... A crore for just the stupid cars!!!!! This is the state of our hard earned money "wasted" in paying taxes.
When will we awaken???? when?????
We have one weapon in our hands..... "Vote"
So friends, lets overthrow the rule of these pachyderms and lay the foundations of a new India....

ENJOy.....
-JC

Zidane Power.....Will he lift the cup??

2006-07-03T20:32:00.000+05:30

The recent twist in fifa was quite unpredictable. Brazil bending down against France was pretty unexpected. I had thought that no team would be able to sustain Brazil's attack. But France did....
And for Zidane..... I am sure he must have earned many fans with his feat yesterday.... Hats off to Zidane....
I guess, he'll have a memorable world cup before retiring.....
Three cheers for Zidane.....

Now, I am so confused about whom to support for the world cup.... But of course it'll be Germany or France.... Lets c....

ENJOy.....
-JC

Mar - keting "Ghoda"

2006-06-25T10:01:00.000+05:30

Where is marketing heading? It seems that the theories of marketing are used for a different purpose altogether.
I stumbled upon this 'offer' in the newspaper.....
If you buy 1 kilo of narco, you get a .9mm pistol(ghoda as in the bhai language) free!!!! I was stunned.... what was this????
I am sure the land below marketing gurus feet must have slipped.....
I am devoid of words....what more should I say.....

Quoted by Pervez.

2006-06-24T21:04:00.000+05:30

I came across this funny thing in Hindustan Times. Go on and ENJOy.....

QUOTE - MISQUOTE Pervez Musharraf
"At the end of the day, I am a soldier and I like to wear uniform. It is part of myself, my being and, in fact my second skin."

What he really meant
Democracy in Pakistan? Are you crazy? What will I do? Take orders from civilians like I used to when Pakistan was a mess?

What he definitely didn't
I tried wearing Nawaz Sharif's waistcoats & sherwanis. Too itchy!
And Imran's Pathan suits let in a draught!

This definitely proves beyond doubt that over the years, Pervez has learned this 'dirty' politics and I think he has proved better than all the others till date.
Whatever he is or his country is like, I hope that the Kashmir issue is solved permanently with acceptance by both accross the border.

Beating Inflation..... But how????

2006-06-23T19:56:00.000+05:30

Today I read in the newspaper that the centre has okayed import of wheat and sugar with no limit on the import volumes.
Also, export of pulses is banned and some 45,000 tons of urad dal and gram are being imported immediately. Sugar exports, though haven't been banned!!!!!
The first line says import sugar and last says allow export of sugar also.
Now, since there must be a sugar deficit therefore it is going to be imported. So, where is sugar to export......
Something fishy is going on.... you never know whats in the mind of a politician(one only), so its impossibe to judge whats in the minds of these hundreds of politicians.....
I mean there is no point importing and exporting the same thing.

Does anyone have any explanation for this????

Law and Order is a Joke.

2006-06-22T14:29:00.000+05:30

Often it is seen that the Law enforcers are the one's who break the Laws....
who will take care of them????
Police and traffic Police often ride in the wrong direction....
I have seldom seen them with helmets while driving.....
Also, while on duty, i have rarely seen traffic police wearing helmets....
who will enforce law on them?

"Laws are made to be broken"..... is this what they follow????

Whats Missing????

2006-06-16T12:11:00.000+05:30

A wierd thought came to my mind. Previously, why is that people never felt the need for TV, music systems, PC with internet, etc., etc....???? Even without all these they were satisfied and lived a happy life.
Is it that they worked more than what we do today, hence sparing them no time for all the electronic entertainment gadgets. Well, I don't think this was the case. Agreed, most of these devices were absent in that era, but the point here is that they lived a much much happier life.
I guess they had much more free time than us. And, in this free time, they socialised much more than us. While they had long chats(in person), we have virtual chats(messengers). While they used to play cards, we play those stupid PC games. While they visited 'mela' and 'natak', we fiddle with remote surfing innumerable channels.
We are just waiting for a spare minute..... as soon as we find one, either the PC or the TV clicks ON.
Aggred that our grand and great grand parents lived in a different world altogether, but i guess simplicity was the key to their happy lives.
It is like the saying "It is so simple to be happy, but it is so difficult to be simple"

ENJOy.....
-JC

Met Dept. in a pickle.....since the rains are fickle !!

2006-06-10T15:13:00.000+05:30

Over the years, the Metrological Dept. has built a great image for itself.... Well, when it broadcasts heavy to very heavy rains, we can conveniently roam outside with no need of umbrellas also. But, if it broadcasts clear skies with a drizzle or no rain, then BEWARE.....

Last week, our 'beloved'(is he really?) municipality comissioner Jonny Joseph had sent sms to everyone regarding heavy rains in the next 24/48 hrs and he had advised people not to venture out far unless utmost necessary.
This was a very convenient attempt to cover up their undone work. How is it possible that there is water logging right in the first rain????
All thanks to the selling of playgrounds and other such land by the government to private builders so that we have huge towers. But, while doing so, the govt. is not only killing a means of entertainment for young boys and girls but also it is reducing the free land which used to seep in thousands of gallons of water.
Also, instead of finding a permanent solution to the water logging problem, some temporary measures are taken in which they are happy..... They have hired hundreds of life guards to save people in case there is 26/7 mayhem again(I pray it never happens again). lifeguards!!!!!! are we on a voyage in the sea????

These avarice driven politicians don't have even a hint of shame. The disaster management was the biggest disaster & still they are asleep, ignorant.....(all busy filling their own pockets out of the contracts, etc.)
And, sitting in air-conditioned offices & homes, they dream of making 'MY Bombay' - Shanghai !!!!! hahaha...... ridiculous.
There is no cost or tax for dreaming(even if there was, it makes no difference to them..... ultimately who would have paid? WE).

It is said that "Dream of the skies and you'll atleast land on the tree tops"
But here it seems that "They are dreaming much beyond the skies and surely they have landed BELOW the ground"

Friends, its all in our hands...... Stand up and VOTE for a better tomorrow.....

ENJOy.....
-JC

Welcome Rain....But what about the Drain????

2006-05-31T08:47:00.000+05:30

Finally, after the scorching heat we bid adieu to the summer with the arrival of monsoon. Well, yesterday the monsoon arrived royally with thunder and lightning.
And it feels so good to 'smell' the rain's arrival.....

So, are we ready for the monsoons this year??
ya, i am. I have my umbrella and windcheater ready.....haha.
Well, are we really ready or like last year it will be a big disaster of disaster management. God only knows or is it that the politicians know????

There were quite a bit of repairs of 'nallas' in the low lying areas.
Lets hope that we don't have one more 26th mayhem.....

Seriously, India is in utter need of a revolution.....Its high time that the politicians be made to stand in a line and shot.....actually!!!!!
It is such a disgrace that in the 21st century they are dividing us on the basis of caste.....

I hope that this year the rains wash their brains and drain away their avarice.
Dreaming of India based on equality.

ENJOy.....
-JC

Indian Democracy Has Gone to the DOGS !!!!

2006-05-22T09:03:00.000+05:30

The definition of Democracy is 'supposed' to be "Government 'OF' the People and 'BY' the People for the progress and welfare of the country"
But, in India which is considered as the hallmark of Democracy, this definition has become the biggest Joke.
So, I redefine it as "Government of the politicians for the welfare of their own families by f@#$*#* the nation"
They don't have the slightest thought of the welfare or progress in their minds....They all are desperately driven by avarice.
And what is Media doing here....getting suppressed by these non-patriotic assholes!!!!
Where are the media rights, their freedom of speech and right to information....
We hear that there are so many rallies, protest march, hunger strikes, etc....and nothing published by media.... atleast this is not what we expected from the media....
We don't expect a thing from the politicians....But atleast the media should freely express the 'Truth'....

We are desperately in need of a revolution now....
And I am sure, a Generation will awaken someday....and that day will be doomsday for our dirty politics.....

Au Revoir 'Sterling'....

2006-05-11T21:16:00.000+05:30

Today was the last day in the life of 'Sterling' Theatre....
It is one of the oldest theatres in south Bombay. Also, I have seen almost 80% of the movies in my life here.
The modern day multiplexes will never be comparable to the huge old theatres.... They were a class apart.
I'll miss sterling.....

'Metro' is also in the process of remake to 'Metro Adlabs'....
This was a magnificient piece of art....

It is said that one should move with time.... But it is also true that "Old is Gold"
Well, lets hope that the new ones are equally good.

ENJOy....
-JC

JC Melts in Pune

2006-05-10T18:08:00.000+05:30

Was in Pune for almost 10 days.....away from the huff and puff of bombay...
had thought of taking a break from the sweating heat of Bombay(sweating coz lotsa humidity here)....but it so happened that I landed in the burning heat of Pune(freaking 41 degree celsius and the dry climate)....
Anyways, it was a good break off Bombay.

And one day I had a chance of sleeping in the balcony under the bare sky....it was enthralling.
The good old memories rushed in, when twice I was at Vas Ananth's place in chembur and spent the night on his terrace with the Mechies.
And I didn't realise when I fell asleep cherishing the old memories....

Hoping to experience more such nostalgic moments....

ENJOy....
-JC

Recovering

2006-04-22T09:57:00.000+05:30

Recovering from a fatal blow....
My motherboard had crashed, so i had given it for repair to one of the lamington road guys.... But, he returned it back saying that it can't be repaired.
Not satisfied, i gave it to one more repairer..... and it was a nightmare, the same thing....irrepairable!!!!!
Then i had to hunt for a motherboard on lamington.... But the problem was that i had a SD Ram, so it was difficult to find one which supported SD Ram, and it was a bit expensive....
So, finally, i got a 512 DD Ram and a motherboard which supported my Processor.....
But that was not it.... since it was a new motherboard, i had to format my harddisk....so take backups..... headache..... i burned some 15 CD's and copied data onto my friends HDD....
Then when the PC finally starts, i have nothing to do..... right from the internet dialer software to browsers, messengers, i have nothing.... download everything....
So, its like i have finally survived this nightmare.... and i am back..... also, i hope to continue with my blogs....

ENJOy....
-JC

Long lost Irani Joints.

2006-03-08T22:45:00.000+05:30

Over the last couple of years, the Irani Restaurants are dwindling very rapidly and are being replaced by the modern day coffee shops like 'Barista' & 'Cafe Coffee Day'(CCD, as we popularly call it).

Now, the Irani Restaurants have(or rather had!) a very distinguishing feature - almost 95% or more of these joints are(or were!) located at corners.... In Mumbaiya istyle Hindi, 'corner' means 'Naka'.
In these Irani Restaurants people savoured coffee over discussions for hours together. Also, a common feature of these joints is their ambience - the same old oak wooden tables(usually round ones) & chairs, the antique rusty looks and not to forget, the least bothered lousy waiters....
One such model restaurant is "Kayani & Co" near Metro Cinema where I have killed dozens of hours with pals.... Being a "Pure" Vegetarian, I don't have much choice here but nontheless, I Enjoy this place....

ENJOy....
-JC.

The 3rd Kind.

2006-02-09T19:20:00.000+05:30

A dilogue by Aamir Khan in Rang De Basanti(RDB) says, "Ek tang past mein, doosri tang future mein, tabhi toh hum present pe mut rahe hai"
We usually regret over the past, complain about the present and are afraid of the future...
So, summing it up we are ruining the present...

I really can't predict what the future holds for me or for that matter anyone of us, so we must cherish each and every moment as it comes... "Kya pata kal ho na ho"

We should try to be the 'Third kind' of people as in RDB, people who die laughing. :))

ENJOy upto the brim,
-JC

Privileged 'F' Class... Why?

2006-02-08T18:50:00.000+05:30

The recent descretion by the court allowing girls at the age of 15 and boys at 18 to marry at will, without any force has quivered discussions among everyone.
Well, I think the government is growing up. Legalising something like this is all the more better because many tennagers are engaging in pre-maratial sex at these ages and it will be exciting for them to marry at this age. (It is said that Shaddi hai Barbaddi, so let them get kicked on their ass early)..
Ok, jokes apart...
But the question here is that at these ages, are they mature enough???? Are they independent enough to earn a living for each other and the child, in case they have one..??
It is only the ones born with the golden spoon in their mouth who can support their family...

And a more confusing fact here is that if girls are allowed at 15, why are boys allowed at 18(wat crime have we boys committed)????
Previously also it was 18 for girls and 21 for boys....
Why this gap of 3 yrs???? Somebody throw light please....

ENJOy...
-JC

Cricket all the way...

2006-01-25T10:30:00.000+05:30

Over the years, cricket has lost its charm, its downfall is due, players are motivated by avarice and have ruined the game, etc., etc., etc......
Whatever the people may blah blah blah, but the spirit of cricket never dampens, the fire never extinguishes. Proof of this very thing being the worldcup. During the worldcup, these people who are speaking ill now(including me) will be obsessed by cricket then.

Now, all this dismay is arising because of the recent Indo-Pak series. No outcome of any match. No challenge either for the bowlers or the batsmen. The batsmen enjoying their batting & the bowlers tired and frustrated of bowling.

Well, be it anything, but I am sure that when worldcup series start(though it is months away), the same old enthusiasm will reappear & cricket again will be worshiped..

Waiting eagerly for worldcup 2006 - 2007.
I guess, it is too early, but it is....

ENJOy...
-JC

MUSIC mania...

2006-01-24T23:52:00.000+05:30

Like Laughter, Music also is the best medicine..
Music soothes the soul and rejuvenates the body..
Trance tops the favourites in my list, specially trance by 'Karunesh' is awesome..
When it comes to instrumental, mouth organs are my favourite... Flute is my love..

Recently, had gone for a concert,'Fusion', one of the events of The Mumbai Festival...It was great..
Pandit Habib Khan had come with his students from USA. Though I had not heard of this person, I enjoyed his sitar a lot... Then there was tabla, flute, saxaphone, drums, guitar(since it was fusion).
The sound of flute literally gives me wings...
Looking forward towards more and more concerts...
Mumbai Festival rocks...

ENJOy...
-JC

One More Day !!!

2006-01-23T16:38:00.000+05:30

How much ever be my determination to get up early in the morning and gear up for my daily workout but when the cold from a chilly, sunless morning runs down the spine, all the determination and will is soaked down in the bed and I resume with my Sweetest Dreams till the sun is on my head... On waking up, regret fills up my heart... Oh no, one more morning wasted in the bed... But, there is still lots to see and explore and life moves on, and one more day has passed taking me one day nearer to something great....!!!

ENJOy...
-JC

Dream '7' Accomplished

2006-01-15T13:26:00.000+05:30

One thing to remember while taking part in the 'Dream Run' is that you ought to reach the venue i.e. the starting point early..
Get... Set... Go..... The race has started...and i am still some 50 metres behind the starting point..People banging into each other... And here we have Vinod Khanna cheering, raise your hands, shake your body a bit and move on...
Keep on running and the walking crowd will filter out... Thats what I thought... But, there were so many of them that upto the finishing line they never disappeared..
Except for a few bottlenecks at some of the turns, the track was pretty wide and sufficient to run...
In the end, it is an excellent experience.. The joy of completing the race without stops or walks in between is immense(in 40 min).... HURRAY..... A Proud Mumbai Marathoner...
Eagerly waiting for the next one..

ENJOy..
-JC

Pak...."Mahi Ve" !!!

2006-01-06T11:47:00.000+05:30

Firstly, wishing a very very HAPPy and prosperous new year to all.

Whenever there is any discussion on Pakistan... Be it politics,cricket,be it the earthquake or any damn thing, my blood starts boiling with rage... it always ends in a plethora of curses for the entire country..
They are not able to feed the people in earthquake effected POK(Pakistan Occupied Kashmir), what will they rule that part...???
All but one thing of pakistan is spared from my ill wishes.... the music from pak...
A preety good bunch of pak singers r melodious...
Recently i heard this song "Mahi Ve" by "Faakhir"... Its an excellent song... (Anyone interested in this song, let me know,i'll attach n mail it)
This is not the one from "Kaante" in which Mallika Arora Khan lures guys on her 'thumkas'..
Lets hope things get better with this new year...

ENJOy...

Symbi "Adventure"...

2005-12-31T15:20:00.000+05:30

There was some prob with my SCMHRD prospectus.I had never imagined that I'll have to go all the way to one corner of Pune to get this mistake rectified. And on top of it,by missing the gathering at juhu....
We reach SIBM,senapati bapat marg.. It was a piece of cake to reach there, all means of transport available to get there.. I am pretty happy..I can go home early..
But,this happiness was shortlived.. There I am informed that SCMHRD is somewhere at 'Hingewadi,Infotech Park'.. and how to reach there..u get a bus(Symbi ka bus) frm SITM,which is at 'Atur Wadi'.. and how to get to 'Atur Wadi'??? Simple,10 min walk..
Fine,v set off walking in the hope to find this place. 20 min of brisk walking lands me there only to find out that the bus jus left 2 min back....!!!! damit..
Again walk so much to get to the main road to find some other means of transport..

The buses here(PMT) are awesome... actually... haha
PMT(Pune Muncipal transport) follows one principle... "Never wash the bus n waste so many resources,the rains r there for the same" +++++ the brake cylinder leaking all the way..

fortunately, v come across some company sumo,who leaves us at 'Wakad' which is abt 2kms frm r infotech park..Rs.10 per head.. i was pretty happy..
alighting here v ask for a rick who demands Rs.40... v curse him n go ahead.. start walking.. then at some distance,v ask another rick.. this fellow says 50... i am shocked..
its like.. the nearer i was reaching my destination,the costlier it was getting to reach there!!!!

Then, a very considerate rickwalla stops near us n asks where we wanna go..
Now,this fellow had 3people in his rick... i thought they might b gettin out... But.... unimaginable..
3of em + 1 of my friend sit on the back seat.. 1 of my friend and me sit besides the driver on each side,half out of the rick...
So,,its like 7 people including the driver 'cruising' in a 'THREE' seeater rick.. the rick was grumbling, grunting like a donkey who is overloaded...

it was like the movie 'SWADES' wherein SRK travels in a similar way... Proud India...
Yeh jo desh hai tera,swadesh hai tera,,,,,, and they say bloody indians go to US.... greatest paradox...

after all this 'Sangarsh' i earned a deserved drink with my friends in the eve in the chilling cold at pune...

Apaharan

2005-12-27T14:22:00.000+05:30

I had a lecture in IMS on abstract GD's... the day was gloomy n as usual the urge to bunk running in my mind... So, I went to see 'Apaharan' with one of my friends... Thanks to his bike, we reached on time.. In Bombay one needs to move his bike from every nook and corner like a rat does from corner to corner...
Movie is an excellent medley of the politics scenario, crime, a true indian, etc.. The movie goes excellent with Ajay Devgan acting par excellence... N nana patekar has no comparison...
Worth watching.... If u have not, u r missing something good..

The Beginning...

2005-12-27T14:09:00.000+05:30

Thinking about a blog, I was amazed with the power and reach of our brain.
A flood of thoughts start pouring - happy, sad, nostalgic, nightmares,etc., etc...
Its a haphazard stream with no interlinks.. But, according to the status quo, the insuperable nostalgic ones are on the forefront..
Well, again narrowing down on this, I have 'n' number of memories from my alma mater... will refresh all of them one by one....