Picture of freak train accident between Thane and Mulund

In a bizarre train accident in Mumbai, a water pipeline along with part of a bridge fell on a moving train between Mulund and Thane station. The water pipeline was part of the bridge above the railway tracks and was being dismantled for a new one when the incident happened.

Raj Thakeray and MNS have lost their electoral virginity and in style

Though it was predicted by pundits that MNS would eat into NDA votes, nobody dreamed of the unprecedented way in which MNS not only ate into NDA votes but also their seats thus handing Shiv Sena their worst loss in twenty years. For a party that is only three and a half years old, this calls for celebration.

A party that has nothing to show for itself other than violence, goondaism, histronics of their leader, and highhandedness of its cadre has clearly hijacked these elections emerging as the second biggest party. The credit for their victory goes to Raj Thackeray (or is it Rajsaheb Thackeray already?) who literally brought up a party on an idea hijacked from his uncle, turned the tables on his cousin, led a revival of "Maharashtrian" pride (that is what they call beating up of north Indians nowadays) and thus stoking the feel good factor behind Marathi pride led his party to victory in 14 seats. The road to Assembly for MNS though rough and rubble strewn was quite easy compared to the future. The time for stage performance is over and real performance begins.

You can build castles in the sky and lead on a population with those promises, but you cannot sustain on it for long. Hatred and false pride won it 14 seats, but now they have to show the returns. Now starts the real test for Raj and his party. The people have put him in Assembly, and now its his turn to give them their dues.

Just as a bride is scrutinized and critiqued in her in-laws' house, MNS' conduct in Assembly would be minutely scrutinized by political pundits, journalists, and common people alike. Their support or nonsupport for issues that come up and their stand on critical matters will be discussed. Any false moves would be criticized harshly. For the sake of Marathi manoos, I just hope Raj and MNS deliver. The Marathi manoos has already gone through a lot (for a major part, they only have themselves to blame) and for them MNS is a beacon of hope. If MNS fizzles out on their promises just like its big brother Shiv Sena (promises galore, delivery none), then I am not sure what would happen next. MNS is in an enviable position where it has the respect and trust of a disgruntled populace and they should use that to encourage them in a constructive manner, push them towards academic progress, and restore Mumbai to the Bombay it was (though i dont want the name to be changed - name "Mumbai" has kind of grown on me). Now that the proverbial Chor is the Kotwal, I would hope we will see some reduction in the sectional violence and peace restored to the place I hold dear in my heart - Amchi Mumbai. Jai Maharashtra.  

India ousted out of Champions Trophy

India has been ousted out of Champions Trophy with Australia defeating Pakistan in a breathtaking end to a superb match.

I am HAPPY..... I just let out a big whoop when I heard this. I don't have to worry about missing matches anymore when I have to attend a friend's birthday or engagement party. I don't have to dangle out of the train door so that I can catch the update on FM radio on my cell phone. I don't have to irritate anyone asking them minute-by-minute updates. Furthermore, I am happy that we Indians have saved ourselves the embarrassment of riding to the semis on the shoulders of someone else's victory (in this case, Pakistan - our arch enemy). Thank you God, we are out.

Indian Team is HAPPY.....I think I heard a distant whoop from the Indian team dressing room too. The Blackberrys are already out and ad shoot schedules over the next several days are being planned now. A new clothing brand, a new saloon to be inaugurated, a new girl to go out with, a new vehicle to be bought, parties to go, ramps to be walked. Haa... thinks much more important that cricket. Things much more important than the country and dreams of a billion people. Thank you God, we are out.

Journalists and Editors are HAPPY.... They can write up corny headlines, write big articles on how such a waste the team is, how the Indian players being cash rich don't bother to play for their country blah blah blah.... Sells the paper, earns their salaries...

Indians are HAPPY (guiltily happy)..... They can go back to their pessimism, can go back to bashing and name calling, make for great talk between strangers. Yipeeee...

So did really losing matches and being ousted out of Champions Trophy make everyone happy... I would think so.. Afterall patriotism and playing for the country is all bullshit.. Its just pure business, pure business after all.

Eye in the Sky - September 11, 2001

A picture taken from the International Space Station on 09/11 showing smoke billowing from Ground Zero.

Obama's reply to Representative Wilson's accusations

Mr. Chandrashekaran - A Great Soul

Evening brought bad news. A phone call shattered the peace. Our family friend for more than 30 years, Mr. Chandrashekhar, had left for his heavenly abode. He finally lost his battle with cancer and all that remains is his emaciated body, lifeless, souless, but we wont remember him thus. We remember him as a loyal friend, a doting father, a loving husband and a kind soul. Though he is not among us, we are solaced by the fact that he is pain-free now and is in the heaven looking down on us with the same love and kindness that he was known for. We join the family in this time grief and offer our deep-felt condolences.

Nairs

Jaswant Singh - A lesson in selling a book, losing a reputation and getting royally screwed

The expulsion of Jaswant Singh from BJP was expected, but nobody reckoned it would be carried out in the way it was carried out. The party which has taken a lot of flak for poor election results and dissent within its ranks certainly could have done without having to do this. It didnt deserve a founder member commenting against the principles that are the pillars of the party. Commenting against respected Hindu leaders and commending a Muslim leader who is loathed by many certainly didnt go down well with party leaders and certainly not RSS, the backbone of the Hindutva movement.

Jaswant Singh has been a fairly intelligent politician and an avid reader. He must have this view cultivated in him for a long time. This certainly is not a recent revelation to him. He didnt sit under a Bodhi tree and gained this knowledge. So then here I fail to understand, why would a politician who is also a proud Rajput and over and above that a military man work for a party which went against his beliefs and not only that went against the secular beliefs held by a military man. Didnt he realize that minority Muslims were being preyed on by Majority Hindus for the past 63 years ? Was he blind ? Did he do it to sell his book ? Was it worth saying all this to sell a freaking book and getting his ass kicked? While I have many questions to ask him, I am not sure there are going to be any answers from Mr. Singh.

The only sad thing in all this is the way BJP expelled him which was kind of shabby and certainly unprofessional. It has pulled down the party's reputation down further. BJP did it as a gift to RSS, but the real effect of this on the party is anybody's guess. This was too much of a tit-for-tat from BJP, but then what do you do when one of your commander hits at the ideology on which the party stands.

With all this confusion about Mr. Singh's statements, I certainly have only one thing to say... Would the real Mr. Jaswant Singh stand up ?

Vijender Singh becomes World No. 2 in 75 Kg Category

Congratulations Vijender Singh !!

Vijender surely deserves a huge pat on his back for this. He has done this in a country where only cricket is worshiped and other sports are looked down upon. The Indian Boxing Association is a cash-strapped association unlike BCCI. They struggle to provide kits to boxers. International coaches is a distant dream. Not that we dont have good coaches here, but international experience sure helps. Let this achievement serve as an eye opener to the bureaucratic babus in the Govt. We need proper fund allocations for not only boxing but other sports disciplines in the country and steps taken to encourage the young to take up other disciplines rather than trying their luck out on cricket grounds and going into depression when they cannot make it. It is real sad to know that This Land of Arjun hasnt produced a decent archer - certainly not a Olympic gold medal winner.

Instead of concentrating on cricket and having other disciplines rot, we can concentrate on limited number of sport disciplines that we are confident of excelling in and then build world-class facilities for that, have coaches, sports pyschologists and physios, have premier leagues to promote the sport, have centralized sports medicine facilities and encourage the young to take them up by offering employment with corporates bigwigs and government with appropriate remuneration. The country is only as young and health as its populace. I just hope that this serves as a reminder to everyone. When we have Gods in Cricket, we certainly can have demi-Gods in other disciplines and maybe even Olympic Medal Gods.

Shahrukh Khan detained at US airport

Every website has been flashing the news about Shahrukh's detention at a US airport. The Indian Govt has even gone to the extent of asking for an explanation. Minister of I&B, Ambica Soni has expressed her anger by saying that we should also detain American tourists and actors for questioning at the airport (basically tit-for-tat). Coming from a Minister, that is not only amateurish but downright stupid. If we do that, it wont speak well of us, Indians. An eye for an eye would make the world blind, Minister. We should not stoop to the level of Americans.

What we should do is stick to procedures and protocols. We should seek explanation from the airport authorities if they have been a little overzealous in dispensing their supposed duty and whether there really was need for detaining anyone for so long a time when his credentials could have been easily checked and verified. I can understand we objecting to a statesman of Dr. Abdul Kalam's mettle being detained the airport and checked, but for an actor, well it should be just like others. Actors and swish society have been known to smuggle in drugs and all as proven by our own flocks who were arrested in Dubai. Yes, I do agree two hours is a long time and I am all for registering a protest if Mr. Khan was manhandled or treated in any improper way.

Before signing off, let me tell you what Shahrukh said when quizzed about his detention. "They were angry because My Name is Khan." Now the last part of the statement has an uncanny resemblance to the title of the movie that he is doing with Karan Johar. Knowing our Bolly boys, is this a new publicity stunt ? Well, if one can shave the head of ushers, the other sure can get himself manhandled by some white fat security guards for added publicity and the scenes could well be added to the film also. What say Karan.. What say Folks..

It takes a Chinese to teach us economy and love

When we Mumbaikars are going crazy hunting for N95 masks and paying a hefty amount for that in black market, this Chinese couple has shown us homemade way to deal with the shortage and at the same time inspire romance in our lives. Brrr... Hats off to them...

Relieve Stress Without Popping Pills

This aasana has been found to be very effective in relieving stress. Yogi Maharaj Sakshananda, a mystic from India, quotes in his book My Experiments with Yoga, " Saksham bhooti na kevalam, posterum chipkum mastikshaka peetum, stressum lessum kaamam increasum" The above Sanskrit verse basically means that Saksham Bhooti is known to be very effective in reducing stress and has been found to enhance one's sex life.  To know how, please contact Yogi Maharaj Sakshananda (ymsakshi@yogini.com)


One reader Kamini Devi who tried this method and found it to be very effective has this to say about this aasana:- " I am a mother of three and was having a very declining sex life. I was bored and feeling horrible. I was really on the edge and was suicidal when I chanced upon this method. I took a printout, pasted it on the wall and followed the instructions. On the 21st day since commencing, a section of the wall broke down and voila, I met my handsome neighbor. Since then, my stress has reduced and sex life is great. Thank you Saksham Bhooti."

Please note that this aasana should be done under professional supervision and this site nor the author would be responsible for any injuries, divorces or libel cases arising due to your practice of this aasana.

Wow !! What a Surprise Kiss That was

The sweetest kiss that I have ever seen :-)

Bandra-Worli Sealink Pics

Bandra-Worli Sea link photos




A Google Earth view of the The sealink on the map of Mumbai
now famous Bandra Worli Sea link




Sealink from a distance Another view




This bridge sure comes with lot of strings attached. A view of the cables that are at least an adult's forearm thick.




More pics of the iconic sealink. I cant get over it. Truly an architectural marvel


When would this be open to me ??

India Shining - Gay and Happy

The week started on a good note. Two things happend this week that would define India in years to come and how the world looks at India.

Though there have been talks about India Shining ( one of the political parties using this for their campaign), India wasn't in the real sense. There was nothing that India had done to command a place among the rapidly developing countries. All the GDP growth, the growing billions in forex reserves etc were always there, but there was no structural evidence or the feel among the general population regarding India's growth. This week changed all that in two ways. Now India can be called progressively both infrastructurally and social mentality (Is that the correct word).

Though there have been metros and talks of the biggest skyscraper (still on papers), there has been nothing that the country could be proud of - where it showed the world what it was capable of. India has been acclaimed for its engineering prowress but nothing yet had come up for the world to sit up and take notice. This week changed all that. Infrastructurewise, the country got its first indegeniously designed and built sea link. It would be safe to assume that it is really an architechtural wonder, more beautiful that Golden Gate ( I didnt say that - one of my Americano friends did) and the first of its kind in Asia (okay, I am exaggerating)

I went to have a dekko with my buddies and it was breathtakingly beautiful. No words can describe the emotions. It was a heady feeling. As the sun was being gobbled up by the sea and the dusk was setting in, the tower of the sea link stood like a proud erect manhood declaring Mumbai's virility. It sure was a sight to behold and a silver lining in these times of recession. It has risen above from being a concrete and steel structure to instill a sense of pride among Mumbaikars. Though the common man will have to wait to ride the sea link, as decision is pending from BEST when they would (if they would start) a bus service, but still tour buses can be hired or better take a friend's car. Even if it is only an 8-minute drive, its breathtakingly beautiful and I have already added it to the 100 places I would revisit before I die.

Now India Shining on the social mentality level ( there I used that word again - go ahead prosecute me)

The Delhi HC in a landmark judgement amended Sec 377 of the Indian Penal Code. This has been a thorn in the butt (pun intended) of the gay community for long.

For the uninitiated, the Indian Penal Code (IPC), of which Section 377 forms a part, was drafted in 1860 by Lord Macaulay as a part of the colonial project of regulating and controlling the British- and Indian-origin subjects. It reads:

*** 377. Unnatural offences: Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Explanation: Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offense described in this section.^[1][2]

The ambit of Section 377, which was devised to criminalize and prevent homosexual associations - sodomy in particular, extends to any sexual union involving penile insertion. Thus even consensual heterosexual acts such as fellatio and digital penetration may be a punishable offense under this law.

It basically meant that the gay community were banned from having sexual intercourse and they could be jailed if caught. This archaic law relegated the gay community to the closet and basically discouraged anyone to come out in the open. The law also contributed to development of a mentality in the Indian society which frowned upon gays and they were shunned sometimes even by their family. All that is set to change at least to an extent.

*** In a historic judgement, on 2 Jul 2009, Delhi High Court overturned the 150 year old section,^[11] legalising consensual homosexual activities between adults.^[12] The essence of the section goes against the fundamental right of human citizens, stated the high court while striking it down. In a 105-page judgement, a bench of Chief Justice Ajit Prakash Shah and Justice S Muralidhar said that if not amended, section 377 of the IPC would violate Article 21 of the Indian constitution, which states that every citizen has equal opportunity of life and is equal before law.

The two judge bench went on to hold that:

“

If there is one constitutional tenet that can be said to be underlying theme of the Indian Constitution, it is that of 'inclusiveness'. This Court believes that Indian Constitution reflects this value deeply ingrained in Indian society, nurtured over several generations. The inclusiveness that Indian society traditionally displayed, literally in every aspect of life, is manifest in recognising a role in society for everyone. Those perceived by the majority as “deviants' or 'different' are not on that score excluded or ostracised. Where society can display inclusiveness and understanding, such persons can be assured of a life of dignity and non-discrimination. This was the 'spirit behind the Resolution' of which Nehru spoke so passionately. In our view, Indian Constitutional law does not permit the statutory criminal law to be held captive by the popular misconceptions of who the LGBTs are. It cannot be forgotten that discrimination is antithesis of equality and that it is the recognition of equality which will foster the dignity of every individual.[13]

”

Any kind of discrimination is antithesis of right to equality, said the court, while allowing plea of gay rights activists for decriminalization of homosexuality.

The court stated that the judgement would hold until Parliament chose to amend the law. However, the judgement keeps intact the provisions of Section 377 insofar as it applies to non-consensual non-vaginal intercourse and intercourse with minors.^[11]

This judgement is very important as it comments on the social fabric of an ancient country like ours and also puts to test our social tolerance. People should understand and accept that being gay is not wrong and gays are not perverts. They are just like us, only their sexual preference is different. This judgement will go a long way to protect gays from antisocial elements and put a wrench in the works of the growing gay underground. Hurray for India.. Hurray for Indians...

Now Truly India is Shining......


*** Source Wikipedia

Bizarre Medical Facts

 

All the facts are collected from eBizarre. For many more interesting facts just go to their website.

Following are the 20 Bizarre And Humorous Medical Facts:

1. One in 5.5 million men in the United States have two penises. (You wish you were that lucky)

2. A passionate kiss uses up 6.4 calories per minute. (See, you burning your energy there)

3. One out of every four orthopedic surgeons has cut or will operate on the wrong limb at some point in his or her career. (Well, after so many years of studies it's very sure to happen)

4. Blonde beards grow faster than darker beards. (Damn! Now i wonder why my beard does not grow)

5. During a kiss as many as 278 bacteria colonies are exchanged. (Proved, kissing is gross. But it's sure so much fun)

6. Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter had an operation for hemorrhoids while he was in office. (Anything is possible When you are the president)

7. From the age of thirty, humans gradually begin to shrink in size. (No shit!)

8. Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete. (Then why engineers use concrete. Oh right! because thigh bones are scarce)

9. If you lock your knees while standing long enough, you will pass out. (I ain't trying that)

10. If you squeezed out all of the bacteria from your intestines, you could almost fill up a coffee mug. (Now that's a shocker)

11. Queen Victoria eased the discomfort of her menstrual cramps by having her doctor supply her with marijuana. (Marijuana FTW)

12. Soldiers disease is a term for morphine addiction. The Civil War produced over 400,000 morphine addicts. (War sucks, poor troops)

13. The attachment of the human skin to muscles is what causes dimples. (Who would have thought)

14. The human brain stops growing at the age of 18. (See that's why many people go crazy after the age of 18)

15. The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terabytes. (And I was going to buy a new Hard Disk Drive!)

16. There have been cases of people dying from paper cuts. The paper cut gets infected, and without proper treatment you can die from the infection. (I'm also a survivor of paper cut, still creeps me out)

17. Undertakers report that human bodies do not deteriorate as quickly as they used to. The reason, they believe, is that the modern diet contains so many preservatives that these chemicals tend to prevent the body from decomposition too rapidly after death. (Preservatives rock)

18. Urine was once used as a detergent for washing. (Why they stopped using it?)

19. You blink every 2-10 seconds. As you focus on each word in this sentence, your eyes swing back and forth 100 times a second, and every second; the retina performs 10 billion computer-like calculations. (Brain made the PC)

20. Your thumb is the same length as your nose. (Stop it, don't try right now)

Home Security Tips

With the exception of your children, your home is your most precious possession. Here are some tips to help keep it safe from would-be intruders:

 

• If you spot a minority in your community who is not holding a leafblower or other lawn-care device, call your local police immediately.
  
• When going on vacation, be sure to leave the stove on. This will fool people into thinking you are home.
  
• When a suspicious stranger knocks at your door, reply in a falsetto voice, "Ain't nobody here but us cats."
  
• Leave a glass of milk and plate of cookies on kitchen table with a note reading "For burglars." Poison the cookies.
  
• The best way to prevent burglary is to avoid keeping valuables lying around. Leave your six-bedroom mansion unfurnished, then shower, sleep and change clothes at the local motel only.
  
• Surround your house with an impenetrable labyrinth of enchanted briars.
  
• Make your home unappealing to burglars by smearing windows and doors with your own feces.
  
• If a stranger rings your doorbell, only talk to him if you have a handgun jammed down his throat.
  
• Keep several cauldrons of boiling oil on your ramparts at all times.
  
• Before going to bed, spread broken glass on your floors. Use a ratio of one pound for every five square feet, and leave yourself a path to the bathroom.
  
• Rig your home with an electronic timer to randomly switch lights on and off every 15 seconds.
  
• Place a large, highly visible "No Radio" sign in the front window of your home.
  
• Kids should never tell a stranger who calls that they are home alone. Have them say, "Mom and dad are too busy fucking to come to the phone."
  
• If you accidentally shoot a neighbor you mistake for a burglar, drag him inside and get his prints on a steak knife.
  
• Keep your wife's expensive jewelry hidden deep within her anal column.
  
• A handgun is of no use unless it is easily accessible in an emergency. Make sure your spouse and children know where it is at all times.
  
• Protect your prized Precious Moments figurines with an elaborate network of lasers.
• Pile valuables in center of living-room floor. Sit on pile holding double-barreled shotgun. Do not sleep

Raj Thakeray and Shiv Sena - This is for you

Rajesh and Laxman enjoying their siesta

In these times, when MNS and Shiv Sena are stoking the anti-bhaiya fires, here is something that reflects that this is not the end of the road for humanity. We still have it in us to be cordial and loving towards each other. I took this pic during the siesta of our office boys - one of whom is from Maharashtra and the other from Uttar Pradesh. The innnocence reflected on their faces tugs at my heart and moistens my eyes.. Ok I am going overboard with that :) I am passing this on to their supervisor. Then MNS can say a bhaiya got a Maharashtrian fired :)

Are we the same people - Vir Sanghvi

Few things annoy me as much as the claim often advanced by well-meaning but woolly- headed (and usually Punjabi) liberals to the effect that when it comes to India and Pakistan, "We're all the same people, yaar." This may have been true once upon a time. Before 1947, Pakistan was part of undivided India and you could claim that Punjabis from West Punjab (what is now Pakistan) were as Indian as, say, Tamils from Madras. But time has a way of moving on. And while the gap between our Punjabis (from east Punjab which is now the only Punjab left in India) and our Tamils may actually have narrowed, thanks to improved communications, shared popular culture and greater physical mobility, the gap between Indians and Pakistanis has now widened to the extent that we are no longer the same people in any significant sense.
 
This was brought home to me most clearly by two major events over the last few weeks. The first of these was the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team on the streets of Lahore. In their defence, Pakistanis said that they were powerless to act against the terrorists because religious fanaticism was growing. Each day more misguided youngsters joined jihadi outfits and the law and order situation worsened. Further, they added, things had got so bad that in the tribal areas the government of Pakistan had agreed to suspend the rule of law under pressure from the Taliban and had conceded that sharia law would reign instead. Interestingly, while most civilised liberals should have been appalled by this surrender to the forces of extremism, many Pakistanis defended this concession.
 
Imran Khan (Keble College, Oxford, 1973-76) even declared that sharia law would be better because justice would be dispensed more swiftly! (I know this is politically incorrect but the Loin of the Punjab's defence of sharia law reminded me of the famous Private Eye cover when his marriage to Jemima Goldsmith was announced. The Eye carried a picture of Khan speaking to Jemima's father. "Can I have your daughter's hand?" Imran was supposedly asking James Goldsmith. "Why? Has she been caught shoplifting?" Goldsmith replied. So much for sharia law.) The second contrasting event was one that took place in Los Angeles but which was perhaps celebrated more in India than in any other country in the world. Three Indians won Oscars: A.R. Rahman, Resul Pookutty and Gulzar. Their victory set off a frenzy of rejoicing. We were proud of our countrymen. We were pleased that India 's entertainment industry and its veterans had been recognized at an international platform. And all three men became even bigger heroes than they already were. But here's the thing: Not one of them is a Hindu.
 
Can you imagine such a thing happening in Pakistan? Can you even conceive of a situation where the whole country would celebrate the victory of three members of two religious minorities? For that matter, can you even imagine a situation where people from religious minorities would have got to the top of their fields and were, therefore, in the running for international awards? On the one hand, you have Pakistan imposing sharia law, doing deals with the Taliban, teaching hatred in madrasas, declaring jihad on the world and trying to kill innocent Sri Lankan cricketers. On the other, you have the triumph of Indian secularism.
 
The same people? Surely not.
 
We are defined by our nationality. They choose to define themselves by their religion. But it gets even more complicated. As you probably know, Rahman was born Dilip Kumar. He converted to Islam when he was 21. His religious preferences made no difference to his prospects. Even now, his music cuts across all religious boundaries. He's as much at home with Sufi music as he is with bhajans. Nor does he have any problem with saying 'Vande Mataram'. Now, think of a similar situation in Pakistan. Can you conceive of a Pakistani composer who converted to Hinduism at the age of 21 and still went on to become a national hero? Under sharia law, they'd probably have to execute him. Resul Pookutty's is an even more interesting case. Until you realise that Malayalis tend to put an 'e' where the rest of us would put an 'a,' (Ravi becomes Revi and sometimes the Gulf becomes the Gelf), you cannot work out that his name derives from Rasool, a fairly obviously Islamic name. But here's the point: even when you point out to people that Pookutty is in fact a Muslim, they don't really care. It makes no difference to them. He's an authentic Indian hero, his religion is irrelevant. Can you imagine Pakistan being indifferent to a man's religion? Can you believe that Pakistanis would not know that one of their Oscar winners came from a religious minority? And would any Pakistani have dared bridge the religious divide in the manner Resul did by referring to the primeval power of Om in his acceptance speech?
 
The same people? Surely not.
 
Most interesting of all is the case of Gulzar who many Indians believe is a Muslim. He is not. He is a Sikh. And his real name is Sampooran Singh Kalra. So why does he have a Muslim name? It's a good story and he told it on my TV show some years ago. He was born in West Pakistan and came over the border during the bloody days of Partition. He had seen so much hatred and religious violence on both sides, he said, that he was determined never to lose himself to that kind of blind religious prejudice and fanaticism. Rather than blame Muslims for the violence inflicted on his community - after all, Hindus and Sikhs behaved with equal ferocity - he adopted a Muslim pen name to remind himself that his identity was beyond religion. He still writes in Urdu and considers it irrelevant whether a person is a Sikh, a Muslim or a Hindu. Let's forget about political correctness and come clean: can you see such a thing happening in Pakistan? Can you actually conceive of a famous Pakistani Muslim who adopts a Hindu or Sikh name out of choice to demonstrate the irrelevance of religion?
 
My point, exactly. What all those misguided liberals who keep blathering on about us being the same people forget is that in the 60-odd years since Independence, our two nations have traversed very different paths. Pakistan was founded on the basis of Islam. It still defines itself in terms of Islam. And over the next decade as it destroys itself, it will be because of Islamic extremism. India was founded on the basis that religion had no role in determining citizenship or nationhood. An Indian can belong to any religion in the world and face no discrimination in his rights as a citizen. It is nobody's case that India is a perfect society or that Muslims face no discrimination. But only a fool would deny that in the last six decades, we have travelled a long way towards religious equality. In the early days of independent India, a Yusuf Khan had to call himself Dilip Kumar for fear of attracting religious prejudice. In today's India, a Dilip Kumar can change his name to A.R. Rahman and nobody really gives a damn either way. So think back to the events of the last few months. To the murderous attack on innocent Sri Lankan cricketers by jihadi fanatics in a society that is being buried by Islamic extremism. And to the triumphs of Indian secularism.
 
Same people?
 
Don't make me laugh

Baitullah Masud - The Avenger

This is the man who has taken upon himself to avenge Pakistan's betrayal. Pakistan has always used his men to create instability in the Kashmir region ( a region which Pakistan claims to be its own, which the people indigenous to that region deny). Now Pakistan has shifted its loyalties to US and are helping them to carry out drone attacks on known Taliban centers in Pakistan's tribal area.

Polygamy may be practiced in the religion Baitullah practices, but he will hold that against Pakistan. Pakistan's first wife will be always terrorism/Taliban and so Baitullah wont take kindly to Pakistan being a whore to Uncle Sam.

Baitullah now has realized the two-timing of the Pakis and taking his revenge. Heil Baitullah. Give it back to these ass-licking Pakis. Make them pay for their betrayal. Blow them up.

As you sow so shall you reap

"As you sow so shall you reap"

It is something that we have been hearing all our life, but probably nobody ever understood. The Land of Dreams, United States of America, never learnt it. They fed the mujahideens against the Soviets and now the hand that fed is being bitten. Taliban an offshoot from the old mujahideen days are now the bete noir of America.

The latest example is Pakistan. They have for years slept with the terrorists their main aim being destabilizaton of Kashmir. For years, ISI - the bastard spy organization of Pakis - have supported, financed and supplied arms to the terrorists, trained them and sent them into Kashmir. Though they have denied it over the years, every democratically elected representative ( of which there have been less) and military dictators have supported terrorism, but denied knowledge of it before the international community. The 9/11 fallout has affected Pakis committment to terrorism. They saw a chance where in they can redeem themselves in the international community. They thought this may ultimately reduce pressure on them and they can also claim a huge amount of money from the US that they can claim would go towards fighting terrorism, but ultimately would be used to buy arms and lead the arms race against India.

All that seems to have fallen on its face. The Pakis have gained some, but lost much. They have lost their political stability. They have lost their peace of mind. The snakes that Pakis had caged have escaped and are now biting the hand that fed them. All the acts of terrorism inside Pakistan is an evidence of that. The Swat valley deal has further strenghtened the Talibanis and they are now roaming freely inside Pakistan carrying out their agenda as they wish. They have helped convert Pakistan to Shitistan. So as you sow so shall you reap. Pakis JAi ho

Bevda party

Our weekend party

Shameless card players

These shameless buggers were playing cards in the first class compartment of the 9.27 semifast CST local from Dombivili (CR). Even after many passengers complained, these fuckers didnt stop and not even the threat of a police complaint could stop them. They said pandu ko hum paisa khilate hain (we bribe the policemen). Wow, is the police listening?

Happy Hours

This drunk gentleman was sleeping on the floor of the first class compartment quite oblivious to the people stepping over him to go to their seats and also oblivious to the fact that he was being a pain in the butt for everyone. In fact he had a light smile as he slept there. He was finally helped to a seat by a good samaritan. Truly drunkards, sadhus and babies are the really happy people around.

Sri Lankan team attacked - SriLanka's Munich

Six members of Sri Lanka's cricket team have been shot at near the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Reports are trickling in with reports of Sri lankan player Samaraweera being shot in the chest. This incident shows the decay in Pakistan's security woodwork due to years of damp manipulation and termite like attitude of ISI.

Swat Valley deal proves that the administration of Pakistan is just a putty in the hands of Islamist faggots and this incident confirms it. What remains to be seen is how the administration handles this situation and how it saves its face.

This is definitely Sri Lanka's Munich and what remains to be seen is whether it has a Mossad to take revenge.

India is a Terrorist Country

I apologize for my radical heading. I assure you that I am a patriot, but still I would say India is a Terrorist Country.

It has two connotations -

a) It is a country where terrorists are breeding as fast as the population of China without anyone ever realizing it.

b) It is a country which allows its citizens to be terrorized and looks at the ongoings like some spectator.

Let me explain the first statement - We Indian are allowing terrorists to breed. Already the religious divide caused by the Great Geopolitical Divide that was partition has led to suspicion and hatred among the two most prominent religions. Added to that the politicians have further driven in the wedge. One of the religion holds extreme views and the religious teachers further drum it up with the students creating more hatred. This has led to that section of the society to be hands in gloves with the terrorists coz without local support no terrorist would dare carry out such bold operations . So we continue to breed terrorists and so we are a terrorist nation.

the second statement - the terrorist ran amok in our financial capital killing people. It was a known that they were from Pakistan. We already know where the terrorists camps are in Pakistan and What did India do ? Ohh nothing.. we just sat back allowing them to terrorize everyone. Then we gave the findings of the investigations to Pakistan and made a formal request to hand over the terrorists. Well !! we are still waiting and we would wait for long. Pakistan as before wont take any action and the World will go back to normalcy. But its us Indians who have suffered and not the World - we cant expect them to act for us. So our Politicians (cowards) let us take some action. India is the land where Gandhiji lived and told us to show our other cheek when slapped on one. But now our other cheek has also been slapped upon and now what do we do ? Its time to take action. Show them our butts.. smoke out the mujahideens(terrorists) from their rat holes.. Execute them.. If we keep on showing cheeks to get hit upon, a time will come when there will be no face left. It will be then better to die as a nation rather than live lives like cowards. Let us learn something from a small strip of land called Israel.

My heart bleeds for India. Jai Hind

Ghajini - A Review

I know its a little too late in the day and Ghajini might have grossed about 140 crores as I write this, but still I think I ought to write this, after all I did spend some 300 bucks on watching this latest fisticuff flick from Aamir and left the theater a little disappointed. I think I did get some of my money back - Rs 100 from the cosy seats, Rs 10 for the AC, Rs 50 for the pretty ushers... hmm ok I am being mean.

So Why did Ghajini make me mad ?

Did I expect something out of ordinary from it ? Did Aamir fail as an actor ? Was it really a bad flick ?

Well, I will try to answer these to the best of my ability - Yes, No, No

Ghajini as a dishum-dishum flick scores at 10/10, but if I really wanted to see such a flick, I would have seen a no-brainer from Jat da puttar Sunny Deol. With Aamir, certainly I expected more. My main complaints are that lot of reel was spent on developing the romance between Aamir and Asin, but similar treatment was not provided to the bald-headed Aamir. Several things were left unanswered. Where did Aamir get the superhuman strength? Who ran his business while he was away ? Nobody suspected or checked what this guy was doing away from office ? What role did his PA pay in all this ? As he was the only one aware of Aamir's love for Asin, did he not know that Aamir might be hell bent on revenge or something ? Nobody asked him why did he get such a massive body ? who was his trainer ?

What should have the director or the storyline done ?

It should have concentrated on how Aamir turns himself into a killing machine. Should have given more depth to the second character. It should have shown how he channelled his rage into his body and how he learns martial arts and other killing arts. How he tracks the man who killed Asin, how he tracks down Ghajini's minions, and a little something more. All that romance and songs are good, but when you make a dark movie, please keep it dark luv.


Though critics might be of the opinion that Asin did overact, she did bring that mint freshness to the movie. She might or might not click in Bollywood, one of the deterrent being her bod being on the heavier side, but she sure is a fresh breath of air. Aamir rocks - whether its the shy businessman or the crazy revenge-seeking baldy. He should have gone soft on the nose flaring and teeth baring and the snorts and growls, but it might have been the director who is at fault. Aamir could have expressed much more ferocity and anger and craziness through his eyes. All that aside, hats off to Aamir as he successfully pulled off such a flick just after the sensitive Taare Zameen Par and the eight packs are evidence of how much efforts he puts into all his roles.

All in all, good for a one time see....