Same story, same headlines

a) London bridge is falling down falling down...

b) Its a bear hug stupid - so new lows all around

c) Its difficult to find rationale, value, healthy margins

d) Bears would drink to the last blood of bulls

e) Inflation is scaling Everest, Crude is rude, recession
has arrived, pink slip season has started

Are you wondering what all these about - this is the same
headlines which are getting flashed again and again in
business news papers / channels / magazines during the past
2 months !!! & Worse, no end in sight !!!

Wimbledon 2008

Expectations from Wimbledon 2008

I am looking forward this Wimbledon for two reasons.

First, How Roger Federer fights the young turks like Djokovic, Nadal and redeem himself from the bad form he is experiencing so far in 2008...

Second, India's tennis star, darling of millions - Sania Mirza's (current ATP rank 32) come back after three month lay off from from her injury...

She was expected to break into top 15 ATP ranking some 18 months ago.... but never moved beyond the rank 30s; Her first service gone to worse from decent stage during the same time.

The next 9 months would decide whether she will survive to fight or disappear into oblivion....

Top 10 cliched statements of this decade (2001 to 2010)

According to me, I rank these statements are clichéd – I listen, read about it repeatedly…. Readers can consider this as a Blog Tag and you can rank your own statements that you come across in your daily life !!! I enjoyed this post, so pls leave your comments J

10 I am sorry

"Sorry" means "regret" - this word completely lost its significance in this century - this word has become more of a
formality - i have seen many people walking away after small accidents without even saying a word - no time for silly
feelings I suppose !!!!!

9 This song takes some time to grow on you

This cliched statement is used more often by A R Rahman fanatics than anyone else. I definitely hate this statement - super hit song catches the attention immediately - super
bad song can also be identified almost immediately - only mediocre songs can be confusing / misleading: any decent listener
without bias can make a decision of the song category which potentially it can fall into after a maximum of 5 listening, so !!!

8 On My Way

I am on my way dear - this statement if used by a male means "the guy is looking out for a suitable dress to wear before
leaving or probably he is standing before the mirror with underwear"; if used by a female means "she is checking her make up or putting her lipstick"

- But definite confirmation is both of them are no- where near the meeting place or time J

7 Awesome

Highly used by Americans - found the way to Indian youngistan and IT crowd nowadays. Liberally used like "awesome food", "awesome movie", "awesome
dress" etc... Means, the person who utters "kinda likes it" and it does not assure anything for the listener and they better beware of the said described item L

6 It is a love story with a difference;

Often used to describe a movie before its release - "love story with a difference", "different climax" etc. This sweeping statement means "don't even expect anything from that movie - it could fall flat heavily !!!"

5 Premiers on TV - Indhiya tholai katchigalil mudhal murayaga

Popularised by some unknown face shouting from his abdoman on SUN TV - for some lousy movie which potentially could be
repeated some 100 times - means "the advertisement slots are fully booked so make yourself available for 225minutes for this
160 minute movie - further warning - it can go upto 240 minutes for a reasonably hit movie !!!"

4 You lack the fire or challenging attitude

Boss tells this statement mostly during apprisal. He would invariably wait for one year to tell this great finding to the team member !!! Simply means your score is 2.50 out of 5 and if you fight and argue for one hour it can become 3 out of 5 !!!

3. Breaking News

All the television channels use the breaking news indiscreminately - nowadays it means that they are breaking a sports team,
family or some celebrity pair by their repeat telecasts - Even a lie would sound like a truth after 250 repeat telecast over
5 english and 3 regional news channels !!!

2. The law would take its own course

You got it - it is from the politicians of course !!! If it is uttered by the ruling party it means "dont bother about it for
15 years - we will keep appealing in all available courts so as you forget about it"; Seldom uttered by a opposition party -
if at all uttered - it means that "it is a false case and we will make sure to take it to courts to get some time to hit back"

1 Change

"Be the change" is often used by HR to sell something to staff; "change / New / Improved" is also used by marketing agencies
to sell their lousy product; "Be the change" is also used by political leaders to attract voters - all these statements means
only one thing - it would benefit the seller in a great way and you are expected to volunteer and support to fulfill someone else's dream.

The Wishing Tag

I have been tagged by Uniquely priya with ‘The Wishing Tag’. Here I go:

1) One religious work from a non-familiar tradition you’ll read…
The Quran... i have it and i tried reading it but never felt the josh to plunge in it beyond 60 pages so far :(

2) One song that you like–from your ‘least likely to listen to’ genre…
Reggae songs are not my forte....But i liked Jamaican Sean Paul's keeping you Warm which i happened to listen recently - very simple instrumentation and catchy tune... try it www.last.fm/music/Sean+Paul/_/Keeping+You+Warm


3) A book from a genre you almost never read, that you have read, or you will read (promise!):
Science books - Bill Bryson's A Short history of nearly everything - some day i will read and understand this book

4) Somewhere you’d never thought to go on holiday/vacation, and why it might be fun to go there?
I can never imagine myself having a holiday in a forest camp especially night stay in tent or guest house... Fun would be to watch animals having a walk during early morning... But would i be alive to enjoy it @#$%?

5) A specific food you’ve never tried, but will because of this meme, honest!
I guess not applicable for me - if cooking., as i know only to make a coffee !!! if eating - any highly onion based food !


6) A sport or game you really hate, or haven’t tried yet, but are willing to give one more go:
Chess i suppose. I am very keen to play any sport which involves some body movement - chess sitting in a arm chair - no way and not my cup of tea !!!

7) A style of dance you probably won’t try (we won’t make you promise on this one):

I am fascinated by dance in general. I do try some kuthu dance when i get some opportunity. I am scared of trying Salsa and leaving my partner down on the floor :(

8 ) A career job you don’t feel you’re suited for, and why:
Ph.D types... i hate study. I am more of "do it now" types rather than "read it or define it"

9) What is it that you will dare to wear which you have never worn before?
Ada poppa.... Men get only Trouser, Shirt, Suit, pyjama/kurta... Idhu ellam oru variety-a? I am highly jealous about girls dressing... Hmmm... Not in this birth :(

10) If there’s one thing in life you wanted to do, and will do because of this meme, what will it be?
I promise to do some work-outs or regular exercise. Me getting old and scared about visiting doctor :(

DMK snaps ties with PMK

Five reasons why PMK is out of DMK in Tamil Nadu

1. DMK chief Karunanidhi became very busy in answering the allegations of PMK Ramadoss than the opposition leader Jayalalitha

2. DMK feels that PMK leaked the telephone tapping issue to public

3. PMK stopped the satellite township project

4. PMK gave a thumbs down ranking to DMK government recently

5. Most importantly, when so many crores of people - alliance parties, news papers, poets / writers, Film fraternity and people who received the Color TV are greeting the DMK chief - PMK was the odd man out in blasting the DMK. After all, DMK chief does not have time to listen to adverse comments amidst kakka kootam. His diary is full of "Parattu Vizha" appointments.

So What Next?

I dont think, some political re-alignment would happen in hurry - highly unlikely for the upcoming lok sabha election in early 2009. After all, who would hurry to join hands with Camouflage?

Kevin Pieterson controversy

Coffee Break

Cricket Student to Coach

Student: Coach, can you explain english cricketer Kevin Pieterson controversy?

Coach: Oh that one... Pieterson switched his wrist, footwork just before the bowler released the ball as if he is a left handed batsman and hit the ball to six !!! Thats the controversy.

Student: But the bowler could have changed the delivery angle ??

Coach: Ideally bowler could have. But he has only limited time, So he couldnt change. Also the risk of bowling a wide always exist.

Student: So, the batsman can do whatever he wants and make the bowler look stupid ! What a great rule ! Already, Twenty 20 made captain, bowler look awkward. Where are we heading Chief?

Coach: @#$&

Tale of Lap-top Strolley Bag purchase

Tale of Lap-top Strolley Bag purchase

My friend wanted to buy a strolley bag to keep up comfort with his frequent travel tours. He wanted a qualified person's company (I was the one !!!) to help in selection.

Our journey started in Spencer Plaza in Mount Road. We went close to 10 shops and figured out the availability. VIP, Lycarllopolo, Samsonite are some of the models we browsed across.The prices were ranging from Rs.2500 to Rs.9000 in each shop without any pattern !!!

Finally, we bargained and bought a Lycarllopolo bag for Rs.2000/= which was initially quoted as Rs.3000/= to Rs.3400/=

I believe the same bag / brand is sold in Bangalore Forum Mall for Rs.4500/=. I could not see this brand in Ebay or Rediff sites when I searched today. I saw some offers for Rs.6500 for APC laptop bags.

The moot point from this entire episode is what could be the ideal price for this bag? Can anyone tell from their experience? I believe the same bag / brand is sold in Bangalore Forum Mall for Rs.4500/=. It is a sorry state of affairs as some one imports from somewhere and sell it at their will or at their margin and we don't have any control or
idea of the reasonable price L