You Too Woodlands...

I don't understand why companies fancy about abbreviating their trade names. Earlier when Reebok renamed themselves to RBK, they said it is to attract the peppy youth and to have a youthful image to the products. Fine. Yesterday when I see Woodlands shoes also changed their name to WLD. That was a bad move, I guess.

Euphoria - Under-Rated Genius

They hit like a storm when Dhoom Pichak Dhoom played on our TV screens in 1999. The newness in the song was so awesome that with that single song, they became every music lover's delight. The simple plain lyrics, a mood so Indian with a 'rock' feel to it and most importantly Pradeep Sarkar's awesome video. The doctor with unruled hair and child like innocence proved that he can write songs and not just prescriptions ! Then followed Phir Dhoom, Mantra ( The first ever single by an Indian band ), Gully, Mehfuz, Redhoom ( the best-of collection).

But something went wrong, they didn't make it big the way they deserve to be. For the songs not half good as theirs, other singers were celebrated like icons. Many one song wonders been the Princess or Prince of Indipop. But these guys who not only claimed but did Hind-Rock never got the recognisation they deserve. True, we Love them. Whenever they perform we gather to celebrate ( I remember they performing at Chennai IIT, it was awesome). Still...

Guess they went wrong in promoting themselves. Initially they teamed up with Archies Music ( yes, the very same company who makes cards). They, though make beautiful cards, were not good at selling music. While I was searching for the single Mantra in Bangalore ( 2001 ) at various music stores and even at the Archies store at Brigade Road, they haven’t even heard about it ! At last I managed it from another store ( at Commercial Street which is closed now !). Only Gully was properly marketed ( T-Series) and also sold at a good price ( 99 for CD ). I wonder why hey moved to Tips for Mehfuz ( a bit pricey at 160 ). Though it had a few exceptional songs, it never made to big. Too sad..

They do their music with passion. Got beautiful poems and had some awesome videos. And instead having just a tag line, they show the world that they can DO HindRock. Nor just celebrating Love, they had songs for every emotion. Even for a city ( Dilli ). My favorites include Dhoom, Tum, Aamne Samne, Maa, Phir Dhoom, Aao Na, Pyar Hi Tha, Maeri, Gully, Ab Na Jaa, Mantra, Mehfuz, Bewafa, Soniya and on and on...

We Love you Palash and your band. Waiting for more from you... All the Best...

Please Respect Their Effort..

Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike ( BBMP ) is now in the process of cleaning sewages across the city. Good. But the way it is done is not really great. The workers (!) has to descend into the manhole and needs to dig out the thick black waste with bare hands. The fellow men will empty the bucket to the road. The worst part of it is that the dirt remains in the road for days. In the Vivek Nagar stretch it was on the road for many days. It must been back to the drain in yesterdays rain. Please give respect to their work and clean the debris as and when it is collected.

I Am Sorry, But You Are NOT Welcome...

How many times you found yourself in a horrible company when the other one is keep on asking questions you would not even discuss with friends... I hate when others cross the line and getting into the comfort zone. I respect my privacy. So much that I prefer not to start a conversion with strangers and even with the guys I meet everyday, I do have limits about the topics I discuss.

Two weeks back, on my way back to Bangalore this guy was my co seater. He started with the town I am coming from, then about the college I studied, then the year of pass out... I asked him to stop. He got the point and remain silent, but only for a moment. At last I was forced to tell him that he is not my friend and he can not expect me to talk open with him. That did the trick.

Why we are not at all bothered about others privacy... May not be your neighbour or friend or you may not even know his name, but if you meet someone twice, then he has the license to ask you all kind of weired questions. How old are you, where you work, how much you earn, are you married, if not, why so, if you are married, about kids, their schooling and all... They even want to know about each and everyone in your family and neighbourhood.. CRAP. How many times I needed to excuse from such 'respected elderly' people. If you answer them that it is none of your business ( of course in a gentle way ) you will be treated as a disgrace to family. And all the neighbourhood will mark you indecent. I won't give a FU@&.

So if you ever cross my way, please remember to talk decent. We can talk about movies, music. But never about ME, if you are not my friend. Guess you got the idea. Thank You...

When There Is No Fun In Life...

Have you ever felt like there is no fun in life and no point in looking forward for the tomorrow... I wish you never had. In case you ever felt that way, don't worry. It is just a passing phase and you will definitely pass it, fast. I am here giving you some tips to make the waiting period short and less paining.

1) Change your world. If you can - shift home, change job, keep away from bad influences ( in and out of work ), gossip group etc. If you can not, rearrange it. Like add music to work. Studies shows that if you listen to music on earphone, it will increase concentration, productivity, mood-lift. It will cut off unnecessary distractions like howls, shouts, laughs from near cubicles and calls for gossip. Give it a try.

2) Music always adds fun - But be careful about the music you choose. Being a metal fan, do not try raagas for the effect. In fact, metals can be a good tool for mood lift. Play it loud and sing louder. Studies shows that singing part will help you get out of the non-fun mood faster. You can try Eminem too. It will make you feel that your state is not as bad as his :)

3) Movie / TV show - It is a good idea. Studies shows that watching your favorite movie again will have a better impact than trying something new. Or shows like Tom N Jerry will also be a good idea.

4) Game - Gaming is a great idea. Especially because it will be in a complete different world. And in that virtual world, you always will be a winner. EVERY game is designed to make the player the winner. And you can choose your world there. Studies shows that being a winner and the omnipotent ruler / designer of
the ( virtual ) world, stress levels can be beaten and a new power, energy will fill you.

5) Try 'it' ( you know what ) - 'It' can help beat stress. If you are single, don't worry much. Let your fantasy flow. And be the Casanova ya Helen of Troy and let the others follow you. You are in total control of your world here too. So give it a shot or two, and let the happy hormones do their job.

6) Make a call - There is someone you can always bug. So make the call. Eat his / her head till your mood is lifted. The poor soul on the other end will play to your tunes and will make sure you hung up happier.

7) Books - Be sure that you want to do it ! Else books will make your situations worse ! Read what you like to read - even if it is not the first time read. Or have something filled with pictures you like to see, car, bikes film stars, babes...

8) Day dream - studies shows this could be the best tool to elate your mood. You can choose the role play where you will fight against the reasons for your boredom / frustration. And here again, you are in total control. You can shout at your boss and he will say sorry for whatever made you feel bad ! Sometimes this role play will give you some more insight and even solution to the problems. But make sure you are having a good dream and not nightmare !

So what are you waiting for. It is ok to be angry / down / frustrated. Find the reason for it and a plan to sort it out. Then leave the mood and continue with other good things in life. It is ok to be disturbed, but never ever should hang on to it. Find a way, make it work and then forget it. You don't need to follow it every moment.

PS : All the above mentioned studies are done by me on me. No guarantee. Results may vary from person to person. Following it, if you get screwed more, like you got fired for listening to music at work, all I will do is say sorry.

Love You Amma...

Mother's Day.
Do we need a day to Love our Mom...
Definitely not, but we can tell her how much we Love her, what she meant to us ...
Use today for that...

I Love you mumma...
For the life you gave me
For each step you help me made
Each step you helped me to correct
For the vision
For the direction in life
To teach me to stand for what I believe
To Love, without expecting anything back

I Love you mom...

Another Page In My Adventure Book !

What is fun in living a life well-defined. I prefer it spontaneous, exciting and fun. Full of twists, uncertainty about what might happen in the next minute - living on the edge!!!

I go home mostly twice in a month. It is like a routine. I just need to get into the reserved bus / train and wait for it to reach Bangalore. This weekend life had a different plan... Full of excitement and fun. Adventurous :)

It was Koodalmanikyam Ulsavam and I took Monday off. Because of the project schedules, I was not very sure whether I will be able to take the off, so I had ticket for both Sunday and Monday. When I was sure of the leave I cancelled Sunday's ticket.

The twist and excitement started on Monday evening. I checked the ticket and was ready to leave home to Thrissur to get the bus at 6:30 as it will take about an hour from Irinjalakuda to Thrissur. And the 7:30 bus will never come on time and mostly will be late by at least 45 minutes; I was not at all in a hurry. Just for the sake of it I checked the date and found that the ticket was for Sunday ! Though I cancelled the ticket, I took that ticket with me ! Immediately I checked the time of the Monday bus online and found that it had already left Thrissur at 6 :15. Ooopppss...

I called Kallada Irinjalakuda and knew that their bus had just left and they suggested catching the bus from Thrissur. Adrenaline rush ! I was on my way to Thrissur in no time. I had 30 minutes to reach Thrissur. Within 15 minutes it crossed half distance and I was confident that I will make it. Then the next twist and boost to the excitement - an accident happened and the road was blocked ! It took almost ten minutes for the bus to cross the spot and I was late for the Kallada.

I tried to get an auto but none of them was empty. It was a long time I ran in the roads of Thrissur, and I just had that experience again ! Thankfully, there was some issues they needed to sort out with the bookings and I was able to catch Kallada. The journey in cabin seat... But the first driver was particular that he can not sleep in the place in the cabin and he went inside to sleep on floor. Not wasting my opportunity I slept in cabin :)

Though most ( in fact all ) of the guys who heard this story blamed me for being careless. But was I ??? I know I spent 530 extra for the Kallada ticket. That, the 24th hour rush, jogging in the streets of Thrissur - that might have made them think so. But for me, I had fun. And it was worth every paisa I spent, well.. Almost.

I Will Miss You

I haven't seen you

I haven't felt you
But, I always had your smile in front of me

I always felt the silky feel of your skin

Your soft fragrance

The way you will make my moments complete

I was waiting for you

I had a thousand plan for you

Thousand ways to celebrates our moments

I Love you

Though never seen, I know you are a part of me

And I know that loss of unseen can also hurt this deep

Good Bye dear