ख्वाहिशें (Wishes)

दिल क्यों हज़ारों ख्वाहिशें बनाता है,
जब कुछ-एक ही पूरी कर पाता है,
चलो अच्छी बात है की फिर भी हारता नही,
लिस्ट लंबी ही करता जाता है

Why does it wish for a thousand things?
When it can only achieve a few,
But its good that it doesn't accept defeat,
And keeps on adding up to the list

Meri Delhi Meri Shaan

Delhi ... My city, My home

Well, a topic close to my heart.
Delhi, a city full of memories for me …
I was born there, walked my first step, & did all my education there.
The city is old, new, vibrant, dull, charming, vast, alive & kicking. It fascinates me anyway :)
& I am likely to be there next weekend. It’s a short trip, of 8-9 days.

Found this wonderful piece of video which describes the real essence of Delhi :)

ECP Beach

A shot from recent outing at ECP beach, Singapore

(Dis)Advantages of being an Indian

Just a few I could figure out

1. Pakistan is your neighbour
2. Bomb blasts are common. Well because as mentioned in point 1, Pakistan is your neighbour
3. Terror attacks can happen, again, as mentioned in point 1
4. Kashmir issue remains eternal headache. You are right, refer point 1
5. A mockery named Election takes place every few years
6. You are governed by your (goverment) servants
7. Police is available, at a price !!
8. Laws are there, & so are outlaws :)
9. You get water from municipality, few hours a day, which you can drink, only after filtering through Aqua-Guard
10. You get electricity 40-80% of the month, but you get billed for full
11. You have news channels more concerned about celebrities' diet-charts than citizen's woes
12. There is only one traffic rule : No rule
13. There is one more traffic rule : The ownership of the road is directly proportional to the cost of the vehicle being driven
14. The largest rail network makes sure the train reaches on time. Hey, don't bother about the date
15. Air India is as much proud of its aircrafts, as you are for Air India
16. Roads are there, sometimes in between potholes
17. Meters never work in Auto rickshaw & the auto-drivers are oblivious to other traffic elements
18. If you have always been an atheist, an auto ride can make you believe in God
19. Begging is fashion & Temples, Mosques are fashion hubs
20. All bills are submitted on the last day

Happy Pongal

Pongal in down South & Makar Sankranti in North.
Cheers to the ages old traditions & celebrations.

& btw, Happy Lohri, as well ;)

Four Kinds of People

This is taken from Lou Gerstner's Book : Who says Elephants can't dance?

THERE ARE FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE:

THOSE WHO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.

THOSE TO WHOM THINGS HAPPEN.

THOSE WHO WATCH THINGS HAPPEN.

THOSE WHO DON'T EVEN KNOW THINGS ARE HAPPENING.

I'd personally love to be among the First or Fourth kind of people. First, because I like changes, & I like bringing them. & Fourth, because : Ignorance is a bliss :)

Web 2.0

Web 2.0 has been the buzzword ever since few such applications have become popular. For those who don't know, Web 2.0 symbolizes the new level of web usage which focuses on collaboration. Social networking, video & photo sharing etc are all Web 2.0 initiatives. Few popular ones are: Orkut, Flickr, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, Wiki, & this very blog !!!

To find more about such efforts, check out here

Happy Surfing :)

 

Microsoft Freebies

Lots & lots of Microsoft freebies have been compiled here
The list is amazing. Am just wondering why would Microsoft just let so many freebies go unnoticed. I just hope I haven't been too ignorant if at all, Microsoft has advertised for these.

The new Satyam nursery rhyme...

Raju Raju sat on the wall
Raju Raju had a great fall
Balance sheet died
Shareholders cried
Raju Raju made a fraud

The 2nd One

Raju Raju
Yes baba
Cheating us
No baba
Telling Lies
No baba
Open the balance sheet


HA HA HA HA HA

Thought

Dogs must bark to introduce themselves

Though its self-explanatory, still .... Please stop portraying yourself as what you actually aren't. Life would be much better this way.

 

Sardarji in furniture business stumped by French babe

Unmarried Sardarji in furniture business stumped by French babe

An unmarried Sardar furniture dealer decided that he wanted to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris (this being his first trip ever to the French capital), he met with some manufacturers and finally selected a new range of furniture that he thought would sell well back home in India.

To celebrate the new acquisition, he decided to visit a pub and have a glass of wine.

As he sat down enjoying his wine, soon enough, a very beautiful attractive young lady came to his table, asked him something in French (which he did not understand), and motioned towards the chair.

He invited her to sit down. He tried to speak to her in Hindi, Punjabi & English, but she did not speak or know any of these languages. So, after a couple of minutes of trying to communicate with her, he took a napkin and drew a picture of a wine glass and showed it to her. She nodded, and he ordered a glass of wine for her.

After sitting together at the table for a while, he took another napkin, and drew a picture of a plate with food on it, and she nodded.

They left the pub and found a quiet cafe that featured a small group playing romantic music. They ordered dinner, after which he took another napkin and drew a picture of a couple dancing. She nodded, and they got up to dance. They danced until the cafe closed and the band was packing up.

Then, after they were back at their table, the young lady took a napkin and drew a picture of a bed. Would you believe...

Till this day, the Sardar has no idea how she figured out that he was in the furniture business!!!!!

And no wonder Sardarji is still single!!!!

Sweets At My Desk

SWEETS AT MY DESK…!

Subha Utha , Nahaya ..Mast Deo Lagaya...

Usko Yaad Kiya Aur Muskuraya...

Muskurahat Ka Karan Tha , Kya Sapna Liya Tha Raat Ko

Main Company Ka Ceo Aur My Dream Girl Was My Pmo.

Mann To Kiyan So Jaon, Swapn Ki Duniya Mein Laut Jaun...

Phir Socha Uski Jhalak Paani Hain Office Mein, Kahin Late Na Ho Jaun...

Goggles Lagaya Style Mein, Sutta Niptaya,

Bike Kiya Self Start, Accelerater Maara

Pahooncha Office...Card Swipe Kara..

Khola Pc ...Lotus Notes Top Par Mail Uska Paaya...

Mailbox Dekh Sanatta Chaya..

Uska Mail Ka Subject Humien Na Bhaya..

Ek Baar Phir Kiya Mail Ka Subject Check

Oh No ..Not Again..Same Words..."Sweets At My Desk"

Darte Darte Khola Mail...Andar Wedding Invitation Paaya...

Lo Bhaiya Lut Gayee Duniya...Mandraya Kala Saaya...

Dukhi Mann Se Socha ...Chalo Ek Baar Contents To Padd Le..

Naam Kya Hai Ladke Ka...Details Se Rubaru To Ho Le...

Phir Ek Baar Mann Chakkar Khaya...Uska Naam Kahin Naa Paaya..

Mail Ka Phir Se Audit Kiya...Dil Ko Ncr Report Acha Aaya...

Mail Ke Subject Se Achi Mail Ke Body Nikli..

Jiski Shaadi Thi ..Woh To Uski Sister Nikli...

Bhujti Hui Low Phir Phadphadai.. .

Ek Umeed Jaagi..Asha Ki Ek Kiran Nazar Aayee.

Josh Bhare Kadmon Se Rukh Kiya Uske Cubicle Ki Aur...

Ab Sirf Uskee Jhalak Nahin ..Yeh Dil Maange More..

Aaj Tak Cubicle Ki Diwaron Se Dekha Tha Usko..

Dekhte Hee Usne Bola ..Lo Dear, Sweets Lo..

Humne Suna "Dear" , Humne Kaha Ab No Fear.

Kiya Jhuki Aankhon Se Usko Stare, Uthaya Sweats Ka Apna Share..

"Dear" Shabd Kitna Acha Lagne Laga Tha....

Uske Aur Mere Beech Ka Loc Ab Mitne Laga Tha...

Baton Hi Baton Mein Usko Bataya Mail Padke Hua Confusion Tha

Reply Jo Bataya Usne, Phir Se Chida Kargil Tha..

Phir Se Low Bhuj Gayee Thi, Umeed Mit Gayee Thi ....

Uski Sagai Ki Mail To Ek Hafte Pahle Bounce Back Ho Chuki Thi...

Maa Kasam Ek Hi Gaana Yaad Aa Raha Tha Cham Se...

Kasam Ki Kasam , Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga Ab Humse...

O Haseeno Sun Lo Meri Iltaaja,

Please Mat Hona Humse Khafa,

Kuch Bhi Ho Jaaye Ab Na Hoga Adjust,

Ab Mat Daalna Mail With Subject "Sweets At My Desk"

Interesting Diary

I recently chanced upon a tour Diary of a westerner who visited India few years back. He has mentioned a very detailed & descriptive information on each phase of his visit. I found him criticising India & Indians, but at the same time has been appreciative as well.
Here is the link: Indian Tour Diary
Hope you will enjoy it as much as I did :)

A random thought

Nobody can make you understand, if you don't want to understand

My own one-liner for those who just close their eyes & hearts to ideas, suggestions & criticism.
May God bless them...

Jumbo Hostel

STOCKHOLM: When you exit Arlanda Airport on the highway towards Stockholm, you will see a Boeing 747 on your left that looks curiously out of place.

The plane sits idle and lonely on a grass-covered mound just outside the airport perimeter, without any recognizable airline colours.

You might think the giant aircraft got lost on the way to the runway and was abandoned here, were it not for the inscription on the side: “Jumbo Hostel.”

Turns out this former Pan Am jumbo jet is no longer taking passengers to the skies, but will soon be accommodating them on the ground. Left inactive at Arlanda, Stockholm’s main airport, after its last owner went bankrupt, the plane was rescued by a Swedish entrepreneur looking to expand his hostel business.

“I got information about this airplane standing abandoned at Arlanda,” says Oscar Dios, who runs a hostel in Uppsala, about 20 miles north of Arlanda. “I thought why not try to convert it into a hostel? Since you’ve been converting boats and light houses and trains before into hostels.”

Construction crews are working through the holidays to get the 25 rooms ready for the scheduled opening on January 15. Jumbo Hostel is already taking bookings.

The 65-square-foot rooms are spartanly furnished, with a bunk bed, an overhead luggage compartment and a flat screen TV with entertainment as well as flight information.

There will be a reception and small cafeteria just inside the front entrance, two rows of rooms on each side of the aisle, and showers and toilets in the rear. The bubble on top is being remodelled into a conference room .

Mr. Dios is hoping for a diverse clientele, including airport taxi drivers stopping for a coffee break in the cafeteria. Rates range from 300 kronor for a bed in a shared four-bed dormitory to 1,350 kronor for a private room with a twin bed and a single bed. The bridal suite costs 3,300 kronor per night. — AP