Useless people...

After so many days I want to share something with you people as it made me too much angry. Probably it is my first post after shifting to the new city.

Recently I met with someone who wanted to pay tribute to the martyrs of 16 December which is known as ‘Vijay Diwas’ and captain Bana Singh appeared as hero of the battle and hoisted Indian Flag at Sichen Glacier on 16th December 1962.

I do not remember the name of the person about i'm discussing because I did not find him much important. Apart from me he met with all media people here in the city and said that he was going to drive his car about 12,00km continuously. It was his way to pay tribute in a different way to the courageous soldier (martyr) who died for country in the battle. You know people here are too much eager to do something different bole to kuch hatt k karna hai. :(

And it was surprise for me that reporters from different media organisations were taking him seriously because he was going to drive continuously for 18 hours which was quite difficult.  But I did not gave him space in my newspaper because I had other important events. Next day, he gained lots of space probably in all newspapers of the city either English or Hindi.

Next day, at evening hours i was listening my favourate gazals of Jagjeet Singh and having yummy pasta. I was in a lazy mood because of my week off. Suddenly there was call from unknown number and i was not interested to receive that but anyway, i made my face and press the left green button of my mobile and said ‘Hello’. On other side there was a man and he started screaming. He said “Madam mai XYZ bol ra hu, aapne meri khabar nai lagayi, sab paper me aaya hai…” He was the same man who drove his car continuously for 18 hours to pay tribute.

I also talked him rudely and said “Mere pass dusri important news thi so nai lagaya” and I cut down the phone. He called me frequently but I did not receive his phone. 

I’m really angry with the man. Why people do such stupidity? Weather it was a publicity stunt or kidaa that people usually have to see their photo in newspaper. If he really wanted to pay tribute to the martyr of the country, he could have various way. He would have hundreds of social welfare tricks but he chose driving that has burnt hundred liters of fuel which is quite precious. And most important, being a doctor, he wasted his time because he could treat poor or differently able children for free of cost and it will be a real tribute. 

Its you cocoa! 

Yuppie!!! Its international chocolate day. All chocolate lovers would have nice excuse to take delight of the rich and creamy texture of cocoa butter.

  I think it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like chocolate as it tastes good. Nearly all of us love the chocolate that forces us to lick our finger. Of course, I’m also one of the cocoa lovers who feel loved and special one after taking it. Chocolates give me natural “high”. When it melts in my mouth, I feel true ecstasy with awe!!!

But unfortunately, today my chocolate bank has become empty. Its chocolate day and i could not control over my chocolate hunger. So I put a lot of chocolate flavoured body lotion on my arms and took a sigh of relief with it smell. Thanks to Vaseline that it has chocolate flavoured lotion. Smell of the body lotion has taken me into the chocolate world where i feel pleasure.

 Anyway, I can’t let the day go without celebration, so I would purchase hundreds of chocolates varies from white, milk to dark. Really its you cocoa who make me feel like special and loved one. And today the international chocolate day has made my day chocolaty in a special way as i have achieved something i was waiting for last two years. So junta , its party time! I'm going to celebrate the day on high. :) 

for you Mr D.

 “ A person like you is hard to find, hard to lose and impossible to forget…!” 

I hardly care for anyone who try to pamper me or show his concern for me (except family person or close friends). But this time something happened with me. I'm too much worried for someone who always accompanied me, loved me and showed his concern for me. As he has left the city just for few days, I’m feeling alone and really missing him bottom of my heart.

Last night, my eyes were sleeping soundly but soul was awaking and thinking about him. Despite being free from officials works, I could not enjoy the day. I took leave from office so that I could spend few hours with Mr D. But unfortunately, he has to leave for somewhere else and again I’m alone in the city. Yes I’m feeling alone and not able to concentrate on my work. I spent my day with the song, “Mai tennu samjhawa ki, na terebaju lagda ji, Tu ki jane payar mera, mai kara intezar tera!!”.

 Today, I remembered all the moments we spent together from the day we met. I tried to judge all the fight i have done with him. Anyway, whenever I wanted to do something, his cool and calm appearance with sweet smile appeared before me and i forgot the work. I searched his facebook profile and peeped for his photographs. I also searched for the photographs of all the people belongs to him either his family members or friends. Even I have gone through a sweet day dream where we had lots of  funny conversation. Whenever he use to accompany me, i feel that life is too easy and comfortable but in his absence i feel that life is too tough and full of challenges.

Really, time seems to crawl when you miss someone you care, you can’t avoid thinking about him. I felt the same when I continuously text-ed hundreds of messages one by one even after being aware of the fact that he could not receive the messages because he would be out of network coverage. I started to talk the person even in his absence. I put my complaint before him, shared my happiness and also fight with him in his absence. Sometime I could not control over my tears and started to cry like a kid. I was waiting for his message or call throughout the day and hoped he might be also missing me.

Top of the world…!

How amazing it is to be at the top of the world? Really I felt the same when I was at the highest peak of Satpura range. Since childhood, whatever I read in the books and watched in television, all that has become true when I met with 'queen of satpura'. My never-dying love for the city has been increased much more after visiting the place.

Yes I’m talking about the highest point of central India region (4,430 ft above) which is popularly known as “Pachmarhi”. The place is really rich in rare flora and fauna that leaves me in awe. J

I started the journey with few friends at early morning of Sunday (5:30) for the hill station that is hardly 200 km away from the Bhopal. Weather was cloudy, trees were dancing thoroughly and of course we were hungry L While moving towards the place we looked for several shops where we could have breakfast but we did not find the place.

On the way, we were just 10 km away from the destination and suddenly we were surrounded with the dark fog. I was forced to fall for them as it was awesome picture. I was totally blank when I didn’t find any gap between the river and sky (due to the fog). It seemed to me that neither there was sky nor land, everywhere was fog. Even we could not see each other. Gradually we headed our vehicle at the deserted road and found a little congested town between green valleys. We rented rooms to stay there and got refreshment. As it was 12o’ clock, we went for the nearby spots on the day.

Next day, early morning we left for the Chauragarh that included three spots : Bada Mahadev, Gupt Mahadev and the peak point of the hill. Bada Mahadev is a ultimate place where a Shivling is situated somewhere in a cave. A small fountain was also there. Combination of the idol of lord Shiva and fountain reminded me about the stories of Hindu God and Goddess that I heard in childhood. As per the stories, in ol’ days, when lady saint used to bath under the water fall, God or other passer peep for them through the bush and made love. After that the partner saint of the lady came and cursed the male, ‘ tumne dharm bhrast kiya hai, agale janam me tum daitya banoge”  J 

Gupt Mahadev is a place where lord Shiva is situated in a little bit gap of two huge rocks. I entered into the gap of rocks like a lizard as it was too dark and there was not enough space to walk freely. On the mid way, I was too much scared that I shouted, “Muje bahar nikalna hai, I don’t want to go there” but other travelers did not let me move outside while they motivated me to proceed and shouted, " Har-har mahadev...1". Finally, I completed the short distance and got the darshan of Gupt Mahadev. J

Then we started to climb at the mountain for Chauragarh. We were too much hungry as well as tired. My legs were not allowing me to put a step forward but I kept them motivated. Each steps were leaving me into oh,aahh,ouch…! but I continued the climbing.  On the way, we asked with each and every passer who was returning from the top, “Abhi kitna aur chalna hai?” and made faces when they informed about the everlasting distance. After 3 and half hour we reached at the top of the mountain where an old temple of lord Shiva was situated. I felt too much religious and prayed to the God. At the top of hill, complementing magnificence of nature gave me the pleasure that I never had. My eyes remained close, mouth was open and arms were stretched. I shouted, “Wao…!”, breathed deeply and tried to absorb the air into my arms. It was really a pleasant scene that has been captured into my lenses (eyes) forever. I felt that I was at the top of the world. 

 The mesmerizing colours of sunset and sunrise of Dhupgarh (highest peak of Satpura) is really amazing. However there are several waterfalls that would be my favourite one but unfortunately I could not visit that.

During the journey, I personally realize that monkeys are the king of the place as they have constitutional right to seize your belongings. Even you have to offer eatables (prasad) to the monkeys instead of the God. 

Ek Thi Tigress…!

 

Finally I have also watched the latest released ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ after a day. It's right that I have never been a dying fan for Salman Khan and his luccha style. That's why i was not interested for the movie at all. But, my friends around me were too much eager and forced me, so I watched it. 

No doubt, Salman’s die-hard fans will definitely love the action bits and make the film successful. But for those like me, who weren’t fans of Sallu or Kat, it deserves 3 stars. Literally few scenes could not be digested and it reminds me of secquence of Jackie Chan that I used to watch in childhood. Of course the barbie doll's (Katrina) stunt leaves you in awe but I personally feel that Bipasa or Priyanka would perfectly suit with these actions. The story evolves around Indian officer working for  RAW and ISI agent Zoya. During the mission both meet and falls for each other. They have to chose between duty and love. Like traditional bollywood blockbuster, they chose love and run away.  

Zoya’s character is plotted much better than Tiger. So movie should be named as ‘Ek Thi Tigress’ rather 'Ek Tha Tiger'. Movie lacks the dialogues and romance. More over i heard about the quietness of Katrina but i did not find it in the movie. In-fact she is looking unnecessarily painted with lots of make-up stuff . Costumes and jewelries are normal. There is nothing special which could be into trend for the youngsters. Few songs like Saiyaara and MashAllah are good. Overall watch the movie for one time entertainment. 
Now i'm eagerly waiting for Raaz3, Barfee and Heroin. :) 

My I’Day

I still remember my school days when I used to be fascinating for the Independence day celebration and having high spirit of patriotism. I participated in the cultural programmes that held in our school campus and also marched the parade with flags and banners.

That time, we believed that the most forefront position you have in the parade, the most intelligent and superior student you are. We gossiped with our friend, "Wo sir ki favourate student hai to usko front banner de diya aur hame line me piche khada kar diya."

I remembered all these things on Wednesday morning when I was sleeping soundly. Suddenly patriotic song, “Mere Desh Ki Dharti…” came to my ears and I murmured, “Oh its 15th August, its holiday…!” J And happiness of holiday let me continued to sleep into my bed till 12 o’clock. When I came to my balcony with a cup of coffee, I saw that children were chuckling with flags into their hand and they were looking decent in white coloured uniforms. It was complusory  for them to be present in the school. Of course they have reason…they would get sweets for free of cost. I think there is nothing as precious as sweets for the children.

Anyway, all these things remained me my school days when I used to be eager for the sweets. And today, all such things seemed to me so funny that I laughed at the children who were marching parade for hours. They were raising the mugged up slogans, “Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Desh Amar Rahe” etc. I’m sure half of them were unaware of the reason behind celebrating the Independence Day.  

All the government buildings and political belongings were brightly decorated with electric lights and flag. Everyone enjoyed the day in several ways. For some it was the day to watch the latest released movie ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ while for some it was day to go for outing with their family members. Some people were also busy in bagging clothes and other household articles (obviously there were high discounts on each brands at the shopping mall)J. But I did not know how to celebrate the day. There was nothing new for me. I neither did shopping nor enjoyed the movie. The only thing I feel on the day was liberty from all the responsibilities and stress. I slept all the day and enjoyed yummy food.

Goodbye London…!

Now it’s time to pack-up from the London and start preparation for welcoming Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in the year 2016. The Indian Olympic 2012 story concluded on Sunday with shortage of gold medal while USA has reclaimed its first position from China after winning truckloads of gold.

In the event that continued for the 17 days, some of the countries celebrated, some disappointed while some became angry. Most of the gold were sucked up by USA (46 Gold) and China (38). There were 26 sports activities and 960 medals in which our country participated in 13 games with 81 participants and won 6 medals including 2 silver and 4 bronze. Indian celebration started with the bronze of Gagan Narang in 10 m rifle and concluded with silver of Sushil Kumar. Meanwhile, Vijay Kumar (pistol), Saina Nehwal (Badminton), MC Mary Com (boxing) and Yogeshwar Dutt (wrestling) have also won the bronze and silver. I also heard about the dehydration problem of Sushil Kumar but I don’t know how far it is true. And whatever he was suffering from but the games are all about the final performance. Overall, our country finished the game on 55^th rank.

Happiest moment of Olympic 2012

Even after 80 percent blindness, South Korean archer Im Dong-hyun set a world record in the 72 arrow event. And Oscar Pistorius reached to the final round of men’s 400 meters and 4X400 relay with his anchor legs. For India, Sushil Kumar won silver two times continuously.

Saddest moment of the event

I’m little bit upset with our hockey team that could not win a single match this time. Their Olympic experience will be remembered always. There were few badminton players from South Korea, China and Indonesia who were indulged in match fixing, made the moment shameful.

Event toppers...

Michael Phelps (USA) won 4 gold and 3 bronze from 7 events of swimming. Athletics Usain Bolt (Jamaica) won 3 gold in all the 3 events and set a world record in 4X100m relay. Mo Farah of Great Britain won 2 gold from 2 events.

India after 1896…

Since 1896, India has 9 gold, 4 silver and 11 bronze over 30 Olympics. Anyway, in comparison to the last Olympic (2008) this year our participants have performed better and left hope for the best game in 2016.

Other countries...

Spain have continued a poor game as Rafael Nadal was unable to suck the gold. Canada has won only one gold, Australia have reduced their medals and Germany became shameful because of its own athletes. And of course USA and China presented a cut throat competition and sucked all the gold.  

A confession...

We usually like to do several mistakes in our daily life and find it too much funny. But when we ourselves become victim of the same incident, we realize our mistake. Same happened with me on Tuesday morning. 
However i like to be soaked in the rain for hours but this time i was waiting for the clear sky. Finally rain stopped and it was dazzling after heavy down pour that left the ground muddy and stored with water everywhere at the road. I was going towards Arera colony E-7 for the daily task. Suddenly, a car that was comng behind me stepped into one of the pitches filled with water and splashed the dirty water on me, "Chapaak...!" "How careless he is?" i screamed immediatly. I was wearing blue t-shirt and black jeans that became dirty due to the muddy water (Thanks God, i did not wear the light coloured dress). After that i was in dilemma of returning home and changed my dress.
I abused the car driver as batameez, idiot, no-sense etc. But at the same time i realized the mistake that i did few days before. Actually, i have also done the same with someone at the road. Few days back, i was driving my scooty and a girl in white was going with her umbrella. I found it very funny to splash the dirty water on her knowingly. After doing the mischief, i laughed too much with my friends.
But i do not understand why people use to wear such light coloured dresses in the rainy day. Everyone is aware of the incident that could be happened at the road in the rainy day. But even after being aware, people like to get ready in full-fledge white colour. So i think such people should have punishment like that. And this is my personal request with each and everyone that if you see anyone moving freely at the road in white coloured dress, kindly splash the dirty water (only in rainyday) J

Friends forever...

Friends are those rare people, who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. They pretend to forget our birthday and later give us a big surprise. Let’s celebrate the day for our buddies who establish a Tom & Jerry relationship that keeps our heart alive. 
Cheers to all buddies who are responsible for most of the smiles and madness quotient in my life. Friendship is a word that cannot be defined. It can vary from greeting cards, gifts to bunking classes. Friendship is not only gathering details on slam book, it is beyond our emotions, feeling and love. Sometimes they seemed to me like a partner for sharing lunch box, sometimes a company to bunk the class, sometimes a shoulder to cry and sometime a hand that patted the back saying, “come on… you can do it”.

Someone to share the lunch box

When I was studying in KG class, i did not know about the friendship. But Pankaj and Neha were my best friends. We shared our lunch box, books and homework. We played chor-police, hide & seek at our lunch time. Sometimes we also prayed for each other when one of us punished by the teacher. We kept the odd names of the teachers J After a year, my parents enrolled me to another school where my sister was studying. But I was too much stubborn that I bunked the class in search of my ol’ friends and lost my way. Thanks to unknown uncle who took me back at home after several queries. Being angry with the incident, my parents took me to another school, “St Joseph School”, class UKG.

A buddy who deserve the best greeting cards

I was scared with the new environment but I never knew that God had a surprise package for me. When I entered to the new class, Pankaj was also sitting there while Neha’s family turned as our new neighbour. What a surprise, unbelievable…! Gradually,I earned lots of friends: Shivani, Preety, Gulshan, Sumer, Sumeet, Ravi, Ashish and many more. We played in the field, drew funny picture to tease each other, painted the black board, spoiled notebooks and when we fought, replaced our seat. At that time we were too much conscious for the greeting cards. Best friend deserved the best card.

Dreamt together to be doctor, engineer, teacher and air hostess

Again after class 5^th I had to change the school and enrolled in another school. There again I found few of my ol’ friends. Of course, they were in another section but in the same campus. There again I was involved in friendship of; Shashi,  Pushpa, Bhanu, Sweeta, Aparna, Rohit, Devesh and many more. We dreamt together and planned for future. Unaware of the future, everyone had a dream to be doctor, engineer, teacher or pilot and of course I dreamt to be an air hostess.  When there was annual function in our school we made our own group to participate in cultural programmes. For the shake of best buddy, we participated in the game that we never played.

Friends for group studies

Unfortunately i had never been in the same school or college for long time. So again i changed the school into class 9th.

There I found friends who were everything for me. We started to spend time at each other’s home and divided the portion to study. While studying our topics, we also discussed the movies and songs. Our group became our world own where we shared happiness, discussed problems. We taught each other during the exams and also compete each other.

Bunking partner

It was time to move towards the college life. Again I interacted with new buddies in the university campus. There friends were totally different for me. They proved to be best partner in bunking classes, became best counselor for patching up the love-affairs J I was also attending coaching classes for admission into professional courses. So i also learned to manage friendship with two different group.

A critic, appreciator and a cheater who tags secret photos on FB.

I was a fresh graduate and entered to a professional course. It was an important step of life where I have opportunity to polish myself for the future. There I have dozens of friends who criticized me, appreciated and suggested me. They made every moment memorable. We tagged secrets photographs of our buddy on facebook that gave chance to fight throughout the night with few comments.
I'm pretty lucky in terms of friendship as I've hundreds of friends. And of course they all are trustworthy and too precious for me. It too easy for me to be in friendship with anyone. 
No friends are perfect...
We argue, we fight...
we even stop talking to each other at times,
but in the end friends are friends...
The love will always be there.