My name is Khan ! So ??? .......

Yet another day . Rain Gods somehow showered some 'joy' for Chennai waasi's ! But lot happening throughout . Loads to pen , loads to prattle. 

The first thing that was in my mind was the SRK effect . I guess Mr. Karan Johar must be happy since his new movie in making ... 'My name is Khan' is getting a great momentum even before things are on ... 

Well the fact that Mr. SRK is popular and great both in desi ground and also in the international arena  is 100% true and acceptable . But what makes one think that being SRK makes it easy for you to walk off without any formalities of checking ? 

Dr. APJ Kalam was frisked and the media made such a hue and cry but luckily Dr. APJ is a sensible and true citizen did not respond to all this . But now i see SRK saying he is ashamed to step in to the soil of America because he was frisked is sheer rubbish . 

Well yes if i stand in SRK's position and think , there is a flip side to this . It is the fact that America sometimes behaves in a mad fashion. 

They could be stupid (as they mostly are!!) about the fact that not all names sounding khan or khan is dangerous.

Yes it could be true that every person who is named ' Abbas , Khan , ahmed or whatever , a name that is from the Quran and seems Asian sure is a matter of extra concern for the Americans and most other nations where there had been terrorist attacks. 

Well its wrong . Why wrong ? Because being a khan or a salim does not make one a probable terrorist . Now being a robert or a krishan doesnt stop you from not being a terrrorist . 

Every person who walks in to a place of great security must be frisked and double checked whoever be it . Be it an Asian , American or European . 

What guarantee can one give that an insider does not help in the country's bomb attacks ?

So every individual needs to be checked carefully by the authorities be it a king or a common man / woman. 

All this hungama and hulchul by media over SRK's frisk is utter nonsense and more importance needs to be given for such issues of concern . 

What faith can we have on our politicians ? And on what ground should they be left free just because they are VIP's ! It is only a bad sign for the Indian government and people if this kind of treatment - biased is imparted and also expected elsewhere . 

We need to step up our base and be cautious as moments as these when we take such silly issues to the centre there could be some great signals transmitted to the evil forces in society . 

Anyways tata .. good night and have a great day ! 

Are we  Duty or Right   Conscious? - Independence !!! 

Yesterday ... oops actually day before yesterday as the time is now 12!! was the D day for every true Indian. Well wishing each one a Happy Independence day . For quiz freaks , especially Chennaiaites it is a day for fun and more gyaan . Yes the Landmark quiz - regional and the grand finale . For all quiz details please check this link for the questions of prelims Rohit's quiz blog ! . 

So what do i write ... hmm rather scribble on this occassion ? After a thought i asked my friend and the topic suggested was write about India being 'Right conscious' than 'Duty conscious'  . 

It has been solid 62 years since Independence and morever we are one of the oldest and greatest civilized nations of the world. No wonder the Britishers decided to exploit us , use our weakness . To come out of their clutches it took us many a long struggling years and our great freedom fighters made it happen so that we , the next gen live happy and peaceful . 

With all positive talents and potential with us we still have a long way to go and be. The optimistic side in me says , India will be the superpower very soon . But then there is one part in me that immediately looks at the state we are in today . 

Even when we are the only secular nation , we are still having to witness horrid moments like the Bombay, Coimbatore and Godhras and what not ? why? Just because there is a war in the name of caste and creed. Why ? Because the political parties and the politicians who run them have created these social barriers and always look at widening this gap between castes and religion so that it works in their favour. It was shameful when i heard that America( after all !!!) had listed us along with Afghanistan and other nations who are not Secular and intolerant to other religion!!It is just rubbish and all these evils in the society has made them think so !!!

There is still lot of women in the rural India who have been subject to early marriage (child marriage) and not allowed their right to education. 

Children are still used for labour , many being deprived of education. Corruption tops the chart and every single person somehow is a part of this system. 

Why ? 

Because we are NOT DUTY CONSCIOUS . Well by 'WE' i do not want to hurt any one but the larger section of this society barring a few are a part of this jung (also junk) ! !!! 

When there is a small change in the way some system works there is an uproar and people fight for the RIGHT. but when it comes to an individual commitment to the society , a sense of civic responsibilty most of them are mum. 

It is THE DUTY of every Indian citizen to keep the roads clean . Will you litter when you are in a place like Singapore ? 

It is THE DUTY of every Indian to be responsible socially in whatever manner possible. It could be giving an aid to a person from low financial/educational background , teaching the underprivileged , following the rules in traffic, not smoking in public areas, planting saplings, avoiding plastic as much as possible and if forced to use not to discard the same at any place, using less power at one's capacity , being strong in one's integrity , donating old books to the children , not encouraging bribery! 

Well these are the small things that can change when done by every individual of this country. 

Being a right conscious person is good but it makes more sense to be responsible for one's society and play one's role perfectly .

Hope this new year ( Independence) help us free from Corruption, from Poverty and illetracy and most important if these fall in place it is easier to fight the giant called ' Terrorism' . 

Hoping for a brighter future , wishing every Indian a Happy and prosperous Independence day !!

God bless, Good night ! 

Shooting stars and spirited souls.

Many a time we get to meet people younger , older or sometimes of similar age group. Strangers whom you just happen to hear about , whom you happen to meet for a few moments and so on . But even when you get to meet people always and very often not all will make a lasting impression in one's mind . 

I believe and accept Einstein's theory... Every particle is a bundle of energy . So are each one of us . We have energy , we are energy . When someone's energy either syncs in with that of ours or probably is more stronger than that of ours then we tend to notice and admire that person or probably become friends or very good companions. 

That is why we remember a few special people even when we have not had interaction with them because their good deeds travel past and we tend to remember them for their work , their style , words or whatever. 

Similarly off late i have been interacting and meeting a few special people , many people younger by a few years or may be of the same age or older by a few years , but yes we all belong to the same gen.. Gen Y !!! 

This blog post is dedicated to those few people who have been achieving , achieved and will achieve a lot and loaded with talent that it just makes me feel like " what i am doing and complaining about lack of time to even maintain my blog or pursue my passion ... 

But lo ! here i met and am meeting lot of guys who are not just doing what they want but they do lot more .... !! Their energy just bowls me out !!

To start with i want to share about a boy , young kid from Chennai . 

Name : Shakthivel . Pursuing : Final year BCA . College - oops i forgot ! 

Well what is special about him . He handles events . Well so what is big about that ? He is proprietor of a company 'Agenda Manpower Services' in short " AMPS"!!! . I happened to meet this spirited boy for one activity. very quick at learning and handles events with ease . I was happy and also surprised to see him handing over bills in 'his' company letter heads !! Looks like he is a business magnet in making !!! :) All the best boy .. God bless you. 

Well his busy schedule kept him away from my events and to over come that he send two of his friends. I was frankly skeptical because he send these boys only on the day of the event and i was not sure if they could handle it or not ! 

But finally there came two boys. Good not much to do in the 1st event so i was not sure if they could make great promoters . anyways i told them to be at my office for another big event ! Though it was not a bigg thing , it still was a first time BTL activity for our product Lavazza Club. There came a 'big' gang of boys . Smart , Quick and vibrant . All Engineering guys both final and prefinal year boys from a college in Chennai . 

After introducing myself and explaining about the product during a chat one of them extended their card to me ! Visiting card man !It was neat simple card . Their company is called Hybridz !Lo ! i was so so surprised for there i was holding and handing over cards that carry my company logo though in literal terms that is not 'my' company and these young boys give me a card that carries their company logo , brand and most important their passion . 

Their passion to achieve , to do and dare something good . Studies and college goes hand in hand . I am sure from my interaction though they would need to bunk classes for these activities they still must be the 'above average' in terms of 'marks in report' but surely extremely talented and intelligent naturally ! 

The team Hybridz is a joint effort of Pankaj , Hardik ,Shakthi(another shakthi) , Sarvanan(DJ Sarvi and yes Bullet Sarvan* :D)  and Vikram. - I named him bullet because of his unusual belt clip of a a gun/revolver and bullet design . Unusual because he wears it to his college !:)

The panch pandavas of Hybridz are really spirited , youthful , smart and innovative and from what i have seen socially responsible. These boys are all talented not just in handling events and organizing things but in lot more . Pankaj is the president of Rotract club of his college and is great designer . Self taught designer he works for his college brochures and other collaterals necessary for communication .  He is teacher's pet in college and most important guess he is a pinnacle of patience and goodness :) cool bro .. u seem to have great records. Shakthi and Hardik all the final year boys handle the Rotract club of the college and work for 'Shiksha' a cause to collect and create a library useful for the corporation children. This is a project started for a cause by Rotract and books can be given away to these boys so that it reaches out to the lesser equipped people of our society. Hardy is more of a PR side / arm of Hybridz and sure his 'million dollar smile' pulls lot many to his side. Shakthi the MD , is simple and softspoken yet with all the 'tags' of a college boy . Focused and determined are the two words that fit these boys right . Vikram and Sarvi are the juniors but no less talented . They also contribute their equal share in terms of work and ideas. Vikram is a topper and a business minded boy who helps his family business along with his own other activities in hand. Sarvi is a manpower resource for Hybridz and is a great DJ !:) guess  this team just rocks . They have loads of plans in their minds and i really wish God bless them with all what they want. 

Keep rocking boys . God bless you .

Then here comes yet another person whom i have wanted to write about for long . He is one whom i have met just once in a common biz quiz competition . He won the quiz with such amazing ease and i felt yes here is someone to watch out . Then we met online in the social media networking sites and only interaction remains mails and blogs and yes quiz groups. He is active in the quizzing fraternity and i am sure every one must have heard his name . He is Rohit Nair. Based in Bangalore , he is just a sure shot person to look out for in future he will make a mark for himself and may be who knows the whole world may talk about him.  More common traits other than interest in quizzing ( though i am just an amateur quizzer ) is that he and i share the same DOB and yes come from the God's own place!. 

He has also one more feather to his cap other than the 'n' number of cups and laurels he must have earned from quizzing , he recently won the Career launcher Tycoon 2009 award (1st Runner up) !! 

You must check out his blog if you are an avid quizzer /quiz craze - http://quizzing.in/. 

Rohit , bro you rock and keep rocking ....

God bless !

Yet another quizzer ....Manas Nayak . The owner and brainchild behind the one and only quiz blog that rewards its quizzers please check out this link if you have not heard about this - March ahead http://www.marchahead.co.in/m/ . 

A person who is passionate about Quizzing and i am sure perfect person who could guide people through their path for he loves teaching and training . He has had experience with IMS and i am sure he must have trained many a young team. A very artistic yet modest person i have come across. ( i do not have his pic so i have not uploaded the same)

Well now you may wonder oh all boys(my another bro sri is also one such person whom i look forward writing about!)! nope there are a few girls who would be up on this - my best friends Gren , Dhanu , Dav and Arasi ... wait so will i :) soon....

hope the days that are to bloom spread the fragrance of peace and love and let every joy find its way to the sweet good people i have spoken about and many more in this world .

Please note that it is not that the above mentioned people are the only ones who have achieved and will achieve in future . There are many and many a number of people in this world who are really talented and born to achieve and lead in their own way . I have penned here only a few people whom i know a bit personally and on professional front too. God bless you all ..

Take care !

Happy night and weekend ! 

Back but Forlorn!

I am back. I know i have been going off and on and for a looooooooong period was in hibernation! 

Well hope i am back for good. 

Things have been pretty much hectic and yes interesting. 

Life sometimes teaches us lessons the hard way. I have also learnt it the same way. Hard from within or outside doesn't matter. All what matters is whether i got it right! Yes indeed i have. 

Many a time i have sat down rewinding my memories and looking at my past and learning all what i did and what I had experienced. It has been a journey quiet, interesting, tiring, cruel, boring, happy, sweet, irritating and yet lovely life!

If I start writing down my thoughts would really be a great tide today and hence I stop right here. .... Looking for reasons ... looking for my smile , sometimes i dig deep down my thoughts and feel the pain. A pain which i detest yet love for it just reminds me of those days and moments of reality . Prayers help ... so that is the way .. writing works .. so here i am !:)

My thoughts and vibes will move with time but can never leave my heart and would remain within only to pop with time .. well how else will I then find time to pen ? 

:d

Hmm so sorry for my prattles …. It just goes on … will catch ya soon

Hope all are doing fine at ur end ..

Take care!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY - 3 YEARS .... 

Wishing my blog a happy birthday !!
A lovely dovely 3rd birthday today .....
Work and work keeping me away , 
even with many thoughts in my domain
i wish my blog a healthy 3rd birth day 
cos this year did seem not that great
not many was penned , 
just few scribbles to read
So i wish myself a healthier year 
a year to cherish and to smile throughout ...
I wish all , the humanity on whole
a lovelier year with many a reason to behold
to smile and to dream and to walk a mile more ...
I wish each one of you a year of peace ...
joy unbound and happiness to share ...

Thanks for reading this stupid yet a poem dedicated to my blog and readers…:D 

Thanks a lot to each one of you out there who has helped my blog smile so wide .. 3 years  
God bless !:)

tada... adios !

Nothing at all !!! 

Hey all , 

Been long since  i posted something ... well work and work .. lots to pen ... yet nothing working out .. seems like a block !:(

Yes i do remember i have 2 tags to take .. one by Visesh .. and one by Priya ! both lovely tags .. but would do them by this month end :)

anyways hope alls well at your end ... 

do take care. 

Meenu !

Friends - Imaginary and Real ! 

Friends be it real or imaginary do add colour to our life, ain't they ? 

"Your friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you." 
-- Elbert Hubbard

I happened to read  this topic on imaginary friends , somewhere online  sorry i dont have the link for that . It was about children having imaginary friends. 

As a matter of fact it is a lovely concept ..  for i did have imaginary friends and do have too :). 

Friends are really the best people one can have in his/her lifetime. We meet strangers in life right since our birth and sometimes we develop a special bond with them and they become an inseparable part of our life. We may lose contacts with them in person but surely those memories would remain evergreen. Why would one need a friend ? One needs a friend to share , care and be with when everything goes awry , and when everything goes beautiful ! To say happily that i have won the nobel prize , i have got married , i have published a book , released an album !! well we would love to share that with friends .. * yes vodafone ads these days say the same. :) 

Friends are wanted and searched for when one feels low , one wants a shoulder to weep , to feel the strength with the hands held together conveying the message in silence that '' come what may , i will be there for you'! 

One could have many friends but would be blessed with  only very special few and that is life .  

Be it real friends or imaginary they do add more spice and joy to one's life.

Btw what or who is an imaginary friend. Any one who is not there , who cant be touched  felt and seen by others are imaginary :D simple yes . Some say God , is my friend. Yes , imaginary yet again , not that God doesnt exist, He is there for sure ! but not all see and feel Him , so if i say He is my friend then it means He is there for me , i can feel Him .. see Him the way i want :)

Some say Diary is their friend and they share their life , moments and memories by writing , scribbling , prattling ...

Children are innocent and are so pure at heart ( so were we as kids) and hence they just talk to some one out of their thoughts like being and enacting as teacher , they teach their students who dont exist ! :) As we grow, though few of us continue our bond with imaginary friend, we dont explicitly show that to the world because it would be called craziness! also known that once we start school life and get ''real'' friends then the imaginary fades away . 

Having imaginary friends is a real good thing . Studies reveal that as kids , if they have imaginary friends , they tend to increase and develop the linguistic talent and converstational abilities.It is not just for that , imaginary friends help one in reasoning out , gives more confidence , makes one ask more questions and yes helps one search for reasons. 

As adults , once we feel that imaginary friends dont exist , may be that s when we start losing the child in us . I dont know if i am right or wrong but i do accept i do have imaginary friends and i love them too. Well it neednt be a person , it neednt be any particular character , lots of friends and imaginary friends are there with me even when i am alone .. where ever be it . 

I remeber as a kid , a big red teddy bear was my best friend, i used to talk to him (dont know why i thought he was he :D ). Then came the boy in the sailing boat , then it was small puppy( not real ) i still have that sailing boat boy had named him Johny, yes a name that was from the nursery rhyme.

Then slowly with the path unfolding ... that is me growing in the way of life , graduating and now working  i still have imaginary friends. I speak to the stars and i guess they do listen to me , i can sense the trees when the leaves dance and wave , the wind that whispers , the note books where i scribble, the books  i read the God whom i pray , the music .... well even HP !:D 

I dont know if this would sound funny and weird but then it is not . It is not that one needs to speak out aloud to the world for the stars and moon and trees to hear , just a thought within one would do . Dont they say music helps in trees and plants growing better and easier ? 

Yes imaginary friends are real lovely companions, companions who would be with you even as you sleep .. even the eternal sleep !!

I am sure each of you have friends .. but then must say we are all lucky , lucky ones to be blessed with "TRUE FRIENDS" ( Yes i am blessed one with not just imaginary ones but some best best friends :) ) . Now imaginary or real ... doesnt matter ! :) you have a true friend and then what more do you want ? :)

Double delight at the Oscars

O 'Day as they call it for our dearest (my dearest :D) A.R.Rahman , for he has won the double delight at Oscars . Hmm by the way , i have a bad habit and most often i dont love to change that too - it is waking up early ! But today I broke that rule and woke up at 5:45 am to be ready for office and also comfortably watch the Oscars at 6:30 am. My wish was to watch the live performance of ARR and his winning the most coveted and very deserving award - OSCAR! But then , all what i could watch was the other nominations and though they were interesting it did not satisfy my heart , for which i was actually waiting was for watching dearest Rahman standing tall with the OSCAR!!! and yes to watch his electrifying performance.

Anyways i was on my way to office and was constantly updated by my dear bro who had bunked college for this :D and while i was almost close to office i got a call from my colleague who was at home watching this amazing show and she was congratulating me !!:D well good feeling you know when i got calls from all friends happy about Rahman , i was in ecstasy because i felt like i knew Rahman sir so well that people were calling to convey wishes to him:) he he i know i know :d phir bhi!

Anyways now i am writing this so excitedly from office ... and i know this moment is just amazing for Rahman has won the best possible actually a long awaited one! Let our music unfold and spread the special fragrance that holds so deeply with the Indian life and culture!

I am also happy for the fact that Kate Winslet has finally got the best actress award too ... :)

:) May God bless you ARR! always and may you take us to that special land that sings only one language of LOVE with your music !!

Take care ....