Unveil the Other Side

On a lovely day of Christmas Amidst carols and the mass Stood I, waiting for Mr. Claus Presents , gifts and cards Filled the stores and carts In search of one, was my heart My feet - walked the snow covered street Feeling the showering sleet. Far I had traveled On spotting the reindeer, almost stumbled And Santa's "Ho ho ho" got me dazzled Wrapped gift in his hand Gentle smile on his face And the warmth he brought along I opened the gift-box A set of puzzle blocks In time all the words unlocked "Share and Care" was in Bold My hand hold - A warm message in Gold Eyes opened And I questioned Dream? all this while?

After having read the article in " The Times of India ", a vague thought runs in my head.It may sound really wierd but how I wish it was true. The article talked about a new planet discovered in another orbit which revolves around a star in a different solar system altogether. " A rocky planet, same size as the Earth has been discovered orbiting a star like our sun." That sounds a bit of fun. " Although the planet, Kepler-20f could have a thick water-vapour atmosphere, its surface is believed to be too hot for life. " As I read through these lines my witty brain was thinking beyond physics and astronomy. A set of "what ifs?" questions popping up, I was lost in an imaginary world - yeah of course, I had landed on Kepler-20f :0 I was standing in the centre of an island which was densely covered with coconut trees.Mild tropical climate and the wonderful shore. It was perfect to the ultimatum. The roaring waves and me walking on the sand , was an eu...

On a casual thursday afternoon, Friend 1 : The roads were crowded today. So I logged in late. Me : Hey today it is Hanuman Jayanti.. That might be the cause. Friend 1 : Oh Yeah in Orissa its Guruvaar(Thursday). My expression :/ and I blurped out : Oh madamji its Guruvaar throughout not just Orissa ... Well she meant it was the Lakshmi pooja that they perform on all the Guruvaars/ Thursdays in this particular month. And that day being the last one of the month is supposed to be auspicious and celebrated with zest and fervor. A good piece of information it was, received in a hilarious way. On searching the net for more, here's what I extracted. The whole month of Margashira is spent in worshipping the Goddess Lakshmi in Orissa.The festival is known as "Manabasa Gurubara" or "Lakshmi Puja" which is performed by the housewives. This festivities include the houses getting cleaned and purified with the plastering done using cow dung, a jhoti[rangoli design] drawn usin...

Coastal karnataka is famous for two traditional art forms - Yakshagana and Bhuta kola. Here is my version of the bhuta kola. To read more hit wiki . Edit: 2022's biggest hit movie #kantaara shows this divine Lord in a fantastic way.  

Today's travel to office was different than usual. No, I am not talking about the weather. It was still the same bright and sunny day here in Bangalore, though we've already hit December. The time I commute these days have been shifted from wee hours (according to this generation - 7 am) to sunny afternoons (12:30 pm), an arrangement made as per my work requirement. What made this day's commute special by the way? Good news!! for new work time I get a company transport:). wohoooh!! I am the first one to be picked up which means the last one to be dropped as well :( However my cab driver, "Babu" who is a localite talks about various essence of life and keeps the momentum going (actually from his perspective). I try to provide my opinions and views whenever possible. This way we learn, share ideas and increase our knowledge. Topics range from Current affairs to an affair between two film stars:) ha ha ha! Today, as we crossed one of the major traffic junctions, Babu...

Budai in folklore is admired for his happiness, plenitude, and wisdom of contentment. One belief popular in folklore maintains that rubbing his belly brings wealth, good luck, and prosperity. Budai is traditionally depicted as a fat bald man wearing a robe and wearing or otherwise carrying prayer beads. He carries his few possessions in a cloth sack, being poor but content. He is often depicted entertaining or being followed by adoring children. His figure appears throughout Chinese culture as a representation of contentment.His image graces many temples, restaurants, amulets, and businesses. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the Laughing Buddha. Here is my version of Budai:

December.. Oh the closing month of yet another beautiful year is right here. I was not able to decide which of the two clicks describe the mood of december best. So here are both of them for you all. Merry Xmas! all of you. [Clicked with a sony cyber-shot - The wrapped gifts remind me of the Santa game] [Clicked @ Leavenworth , Christmas season 2009. Camera: D3000 Nikon DSLR] Facts of December: * Some people call it " the frosty month." * The latter part of December has long been a holiday season. The Romans honored Saturn, the god of agriculture, with a festival called Saturnalia . * A well known fact which needs no explanation - Christians celebrate birthday of Jesus Christ on the 25th of this month. * December's flower is the narcissus or holly . * December's birthstone is the blue turquoise or zircon . What else??

Kasnau, Rajasthan Late November evening, a lively couple ,Keya and Ratan, in the remote village of Kasnau were celebrating the joy of the new arrival in the family. Friends,family and well wishers from the entire village had gathered around their old rustic home aiding moral support and to be a part of celebrations. As Ratan held his daughter for the first time, he exclaimed " This encounter is magical ". Ratan was beyond himself with happiness as congratulations poured in from every corner of the village. The baby was no doubt an angel with lovely inquisitive little eyes. Keya was not able to pull off her eyes from those cute chubby pink cheeks, tiny little fingers , soft and tender skin. The happy couple, Keya and Ratan named their bundle of joy - Pari. Pari was perpetually sweet and obedient, even to those who abused her of being unlucky and a bad omen. Yes you read it right. Soon after Pari was born, in about a month's time, Ratan's paddy fields had been infected,...

Watch this space for the next from "Unveil my creation". I have a few glass paintings ready after framing. This time I thought I'd weave a story using the paintings. Coming Soon! hitting the Blog on 30 Nov 2011. :) Starring : Keya, Ratan and Pari. Guest Appearance: Baram

ಹಾಡಿನ ಪದದಲಿ ಮೂಡಿದೆ ಒಲವು ಇಣುಕಿದೆ ಮನದಲಿ ತಿಳಿಯದೆ ಛಲವು ಬರಲೇ ಎಂದೆ ಧೈರ್ಯದಿ ನಾನು ಬೇಡ ಎನುತ ಸರಿದಳು ಬಾನು ಹಾಡು ನಿಂತಿತು, ಸ್ಫೂರ್ತಿ ಇಂಗಿತು ಆದರು ಮನ ಕರಗಲಿಲ್ಲವೇ ಚೆಲುವೆ ? ಹಗಲಿರುಳು ನಿನದೆ ಚಿಂತೆ ನಿನಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಯುವ ಕೆಲಸವಾಗಿದೆ ನನಗೆ ಮಳೆ ಹನಿಯ ಅರಿವಿಲ್ಲ ಸುಡುಬಿಸಿಲ ಪರಿವಿಲ್ಲ ಹಸಿರು ಮರದ ಮೇಲೊಂದು ಚಿನ್ನದ ಗರಿ ಕಂಡ ಹಾಗೆ ನೀ ನಿಂತೆ ನನ್ನ ಎದೆಯ ಬಾಗಿಲ ಮೇಲೆ ಕಾರ್ಮೋಡ ಸುರಿದು ನೀರಾದ ಹಾಗೆ ಇಂಪಿನ ಕಂಪನು ಸೂಸಿದ ಹಾಗೆ ಎಲ್ಲವ ಮರೆತು ನೀ ಬರುವೆಯಾ ? ಗೆಳತಿ ನೀ ಬಂದು, ಇನಿಯ ಎಂದು ಹಾಡುವೆಯಾ? Gist: An attempt to describe a man's wait for his loved one through these few lines. Just a random thought..

Our locality which comprised of 30 homes or less 2 decades ago has turned into a full-fledged layout with over 200 homes and families. Back then, a group of young , energetic and enthusiatic minds churned out an idea - A youth Association. Basically we (the entire locality folks) meet once a year and spend a day with lots of fun.A lot many faces have come and gone in these years, but the enthusiasm remains. This post is all about the cultural activities we organize every year in our locality. Ahhh!This year the day started off with the routine pooja followed by the games for elders - Uncles and Aunties (as we refer them as), concurrently running painting and essay writing competitions for kids. Dumb charades followed by Antakshari for youngsters. There was fun everywhere. A stress free day between the stressful life was what I had been waiting for and la here it was. Lunch was a balance of masalas - Bisi bele Bath , curd rice and the special delight - mysore pak . Evening was a mix o...

Note : This is for Kannada readers only. This weekend I visited the green part of karnataka - Theerthahalli. Its no less than heaven and I have described the beauty of the land and my memories with it through this small poem. ಮಳೆಯ ಸವಿ ತಂದ ಮಲೆನಾಡ ಸಿರಿ ಚೆಂದ ಆ ಹಸಿರ ನಡುವಲಿ ಚಿಲಿಪಿಲಿಯ ಗುಂಗಲಿ ಮರೆತೆ ನಾ ನನ್ನನೆ ಕಣ್ಣರಳಿತು ಹಾಗೆ ಸುಮ್ಮನೆ ನಗುತ ನಲಿದ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳ ಮೆಲುಕು ಹಾಕುತ್ತಾ ಮುಂದೆ ನಡೆದೆ ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆಯ ಕಂಪು ಸೂಸುತಿರಲು ನೇರಳೆ ಹಣ್ಣು ಅಲ್ಲಲ್ಲಿ ಚೆಲ್ಲಿರಲು ಮಾವಿನ ಮರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕುಳಿತು ಕೋಗಿಲೆ ಕೂಗುತಿರಲು ಮೋಡಗಳು ಮಂದಹಾಸ ಬೀರಿ ನಲಿಯುತಿರಲು ಮರೆತೆ ನಾ ನನ್ನನೆ ಕಣ್ಣರಳಿತು ಹಾಗೆ ಸುಮ್ಮನೆ ನಗುತ ನಲಿದ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳ ಮೆಲುಕು ಹಾಕುತ್ತಾ ಮುಂದೆ ನಡೆದೆ ಆ ದಿನದ ನೆನಪಾಯಿತಿಂದು ಎಂದರೆ ತಪ್ಪಾಗಲಾರದು ಮುಂಜಾನೆಯ ಭಾಸ್ಕರನಿಗೆ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಮಾಡಿ ಕೆಂಪು ಲಂಗ ನನ್ನ ಸಿಂಗರಿಸಿ ಗೊರಟೆ ಹೂವ ಮಾಲೆ ಧರಿಸಿ ಕೈನಲ್ಲಿ ಚೀಲವ ಹಿಡಿದು ಪುಟುಪುಟು ಓಡುತ ಬಂದ ಛಾಯೆ ಇನ್ನು ಕಣ್ಣಲಿ ಚಾಪಿ ನಿಂತಿದೆ ಮರೆತೆ ನಾ ನನ್ನನೆ ಕಣ್ಣರಳಿತು ಹಾಗೆ ಸುಮ್ಮನೆ ನಗುತ ನಲಿದ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳ ಮೆಲುಕು ಹಾಕುತ್ತಾ ಮುಂದೆ ನಡೆದೆ ಹಿಂತುರುಗೋ ಮನಸಿಲ್ಲ ಆದರೆ ನೌಕರಿ ಇದೆಯಲ್ಲಾ ಮರುದಿನ ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ದಿನಚರಿ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ ಅದೇ ರಾಮಾಯಣ ಅದೇ ರಂಪ :(

That's a title as suggested by my sister and cousins who accompanied me yesterday for a ride on the "Namma Metro" - The first ever metro train in Bangalore city.The most hyped attraction of the city which has missed several deadlines and finally made its grand opening this October is the first step in bringing some peace to Bangalore traffic I'd say. With the reach of Metro, not really that attractive as of now, I guarantee that upon its completion in the years to come we can see some organized structure in the movement of traffic in this city. The plan was in place. Sis, I and two other cousins had the idea of enjoying this ride when it opens to public. What better day could it be than the Karnataka/Kannada Rajyotsava to make this event dream come true! Yes, we headed out on the road early yesterday morning (Pretty early). Reached MG road at around 8:30am. Walked past the Deccan Herald (office of a daily newspaper) and there we walk the first time ever into the stati...

November is here. Few fascinating facts of November: *Am from this wonderful place called Karnataka and today we celbrate Kannada Rajyotsava - which literally translates as the "Birth of State Karnataka". For more about this visit Kannada Rajyotsava * India celebrates children's day on 14th of November - Chacha Nehru's birthday. * It is the Native American Heritage Month * Some Men in Australia, (especially in the city of Melbourne) New Zealand, and New Orleans to sport a moustache during the month of November. The custom is known as Movember (Movember being a portmanteau of the words 'Moustache' and 'November'), a fundraising event for men's health issues. [I did not know this :). A friend of mine who returned from Melbourne revealed this piece of information] *Thanksgiving in US - 4th thursday of November. Well the day after that is the "BLACK FRIDAY" - Shopping day:) *Birth flower for NOvember is the chrysanthemum. *2008 Mumbai attacks...

Vakratunda mahakaya surya koti samaprabha| Nirvignyam kurume deva. Sarva karyeshu sarvada|| Gajaanana he shubhanana , parvati puthra Gajaanana... I was brought up hearing these wonderful Ganesha stotras(prayers). The inspiration to do anything in life comes from him and I talk to him literally in times of loneliness. Sometimes I have got a weirdo look from people when they see me talking to myself(actually my innerself - that's where Ganesha resides according to me).. Too much a philosophy in this space makes the write up very boring I guess. So before it gets there let me post the Mahaganapathi painting .

3 beautiful ladies - A concept that I chose to start my glass painting hobby. In a day where beauty is given such high an importance the thought of throwing this idea on the glass was my aim. "Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams." ~ Ashley Smith I craved for happiness and here is what I saw after an hour of splashing colors. This is the one I'd cherish for my lifetime. Happy Deepavali friends. Be safe!

A story goes like this: There was a village with a happy family. The father and mother had two little pearls thats the two lovely daughters. The surroundings in green and a river nearby was the perfect place for the two sisters to spend a lovely evening. The below picture describes the storyline I just narrated. Hope you like it. The painting left out to dry: After the framing it looked like this. During dasara this year I was inspired by Maa Durga and this is the outcome of the inspiration. Jai Maatadi!

How about some bright colors to bring a smile on your face. Flowers act as a catalyst for those gentle smiles. Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made. People say Earth laughs in flowers and I feel that is the absolute truth. As I started with this painting happiness was the only feeling in my heart. Presenting a vase filled with bright colored flowers. How about a closer look at the picture: "Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature. ~Gerard de Nerval"

Underwater activities has always amused me. I consider myself lucky for the fact that I got a chance to snorkel in Hawaii (in 2009)and see the world that lives under water. The experience was so beautiful that I am running short of words to explain it here. The best I could think of for a start of this glass painting as an activity was a simple plain under sea look or even better I'd say an aquarium look. A few fishes and weeds made the start. It was more a childish art, but this was created to check the flow of the paint and to check the colors. This was how it looked once finished. First I thought of not framing it but then when I saw the final framed picture I was happy with my choice to go get it framed with the rest of them. For the next one in the series .. Visit again.

Glass painting has become a popular feature and is catching up as a hobby due to its awesome results and easy availability of glass painting equipment. I used solvent based glass paint for my work. First in the series of "Unveil my creation" is Krishna Ganapathi - The lord Ganesh who inspires me in doing anything and everything in life along with Krishna the eternal Guru - I thought this blend would the best idea to work on. Though first in the posting it was the third one I painted. As the belief goes lets start new stuff with the blessing of the Lord. Here is how it looked after I painted and left it for drying. After the framing, it goes on the wall and here is how he looks. I loved the final outcome. For the next in the series check this space tomorrow.

G l a s s P a i n t i n g ! I am obsessed with a new art work of-late and that's of course kept me pretty much occupied over the last couple weeks . I dont repent about it as I know my precious time was spent in something really useful. Before I proceed further I'd like to share with you some research I made to find out the origin of the Art of Glass painting. "The origins of the first stained glass windows are lost in history. The technique probably came from jewelry making, cloisonné and mosaics. Stained glass windows as we know them, seemed to arise when substantial church building began. Before recorded history, man learned to make glass and color it by adding metallic salts and oxides. These minerals within the glass capture specific portions from the spectrum of white light allowing the human eye to see various colors. Gothic stained glass windows are a complex mosaic of bits of colored glass joined with lead into an intricate pattern illustrating biblical stories a...

I will not bore you all with the facts about this festival cause there is plenty of information about it on the net( Wiki ). Here I like to describe how Onam was for me this year. Though had heard a lot about Onam from my Mallu friends, I witnessed the real spirit of Onam at office this year. Main highlights - officially declared to be a traditional day and a competition for vegetable carving . Well before you guess anything more. No I did not participate. Now that I have seen so many great artists , glad that I did not compete :). Some pictures I'd love to share(some captured by me and some not) . They are very interesting ,have a look. This was the welcome each employee recieved at the reception in office - Pookolam(Rangoli of flowers). The first prize winner - A beautifully carved "Eco system"! The typical Kerala Onam scene - Boat race won the 2nd place Another Carving of a pookolam out of vegetables An interesting scene from Kerala. It was fun to watch ...

On feeling you - A shivering dead heat I turned weak Can barely stand on my feet Pathetic is the leak Tasteless turned the meal Had an apple minus the peel No medicine no wine Helped me stay fit and fine Here I am shooing you away Laying on my bed I say Cough, sneeze, and the pain Never come again

Significance of Durgashtami: Durgashtami or Durga Ashtami , is the eight day of the Navaratri and Durga Puja celebrations. Durgastami is also known as Mahashtami and is one of the important days of Durga Puja . Weapons of Goddess Durga are worshipped on the day and it is known as Astra Puja . The day is also known as Virashtami as there are displays using arms or martial arts. It is one of the most important day for Goddess Worship in Hindu religion. There is also a belief in some regions that Goddess Kali appeared from the forehead of Durga on this day to annihilate Chanda and Munda and Rakthabija . During the Durga Puja rituals on Mahashtami day the 64 Yoginis and Ashtanayikas – the eight consorts – of Durga are also worshipped. The eight consorts of Durga, also known as Eight Shaktis, are interpreted differently in different regions of India. But ultimately all the eight goddesses are incarnations of Shakti with different aims. Sometimes they are also an attempt to giv...

Say primary school or exams - it brings back memories of lot of fun filled activities along with the normal syllabus. Languages, Basic math,science and social studies are the ones included in the normal stream. The ones out of this are - General Knowledge, moral science, story telling, project work - these become the building block for a child's growth in a complete way. Last week an evening as I returned home, a neighbour's kid was waiting for me the enitre afternoon for help.He needed guidance to complete his project work. The school had come up with a concept to bring the creativity out of a child's mind.It goes this way - use the waste materials and create something useful - Socially useful and productive work(SUPW). SUPW is another learning area falling under the non-scholatic domain - This ensures that the students develop better understanding of their social and environmental issues. It also encourages students to take up varities of activities,which are productive a...

O c t o b e r - The colorful month. And here she comes. As usual am welcoming the month with a calendar shot. The month of festivals, puja, sweets, celebrations, joy and happiness is here. I name this click as " Kiss of Rocks " [Click on the image to view an enlarged version of the image] Intersting facts of OCTOBER that are new to me : * October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month * HALLOWEEN is celebrated on the last night of October in USA, with children dressing up in masks and costumes, going door to door, asking for a treat. * THANKSGIVING DAY is celebrated in Canada on the second Monday of the month. * In merry old England during olden times the month of October was once named “ Winmonth ”, which meant wine month. Anything to add??

Far above the land I know Heard a voice of glory In search of it I started this beautiful journey Was it a dream? Or in real I don't know Wish I could join in Harmony Soul and heart never apart Darkness fills the space Pain felt , sorrows burried Deep within. I want to be there With you.. Can I ? Response is what I cry for In return you sing these tunes Nostalgia hits and I am unaware You care, Dont you But why is that I feel alone Simple and beaten Can you lend a hand please, I plead A soft gentle touch I know forever you are there Besides me, holding me Showering the love I need.

Today was one of those monotonous mornings, however with a surprise element. On our way to office, sis and myself happened to sight an individual riding a 2 wheeler. As this person was ahead of us at first we could just see from the back. We started debating on whether it was a he/she for obvious reasons. We had to halt at the signal with the seconds counting down from 120 (Yes! some traffic signals are a complete 2 minute wait here in Bangalore) and our converstation continued. Look at that neatly permed long hair - I definitvely said it should be SHE . After a moment I noticed the way he/she was sitting and riding the bike - pretty straight and macho - I redefined my statement and said it was a HE for sure. Now, with a body hugging Tee and a skin tight jeans which had a floral print on the pockets. - What do you say I questioned? - Both me and sis in chorus said "It's a SHE" . (Also to add the helmet worn was so girlish!) The seconds blink 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 .. and we zo...

Disclaimer: All characters in this short story are fictitious. If any resemblance to either living or dead then it is purely co-incidential. Bhoomika ran out of the main door bidding a Goodbye. As her parents wave their hands, she jumped into a taxi that had been waiting for an hour. Her flight from Delhi to Chennai was scheduled to depart at 6 am and she was running late as usual. Bhoomika worked in an MNC after her graduation. Holding a masters degree from the University of Stanford landed her in a position that demanded her skills to be used to the maximum. Talent and expertise at the best, made her conquer the title Senior Manger, Marketing team. Close to 10 years into this corporate world had proven her abilities to sustain and bring in the best of the bests. Well, now she was working on a collaborative project that requuired a third party involvement. Risks are bound to be while working on any high profile projects in this highly challenged and competitve era. Bhoomi had it in he...

Disclaimer: For Non Kannada readers this post is about an evening travel back home in a city bus and the experience with a little imagination. However a gist is at the bottom of this post on popular demand. ಅಂದು ಸಂಜೆ ಬಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮನೆಗೆ ತೆರಳುವ ಸಂಭವ ಮೂಡಿ ಬಂದಿದ್ದು ಒಂದು ತರಹ ಒಳ್ಳೇದೆ ಆಯಿತು ಅಂತ ಈಗ ಅನಿಸುತ್ತಾ ಇದೆ. ಹೋಗಿರಲಿಲ್ಲ ನಿಮಗೆ ಈಗ ಈ ಲೇಖನವನ್ನು ಓದುವ ಅವಕಾಶವಿರುತ್ತಿರಲಿಲ್ಲವಲ್ಲ :) ಅದ್ರಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸದು ಏನಿದ್ಯಪ್ಪಾ ಅಂತ ಕೇಳ್ತಾ ಇದ್ದೀರಾ? ಆಫೀಸ್ ಮುಗಿಸಿ ಬಸ್ ಸ್ಟಾಪ್ ಗೆ ಬರೋಷ್ಟರಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನ ಕಣ್ಣ ಮುಂದೇನೆ ೩ ಕೆಂಪು ವಜ್ರ AC ಗಾಡಿಗಳು ವ್ರೂಂ ವ್ರೂಂ ಅಂತ ಹೋಗಿಯೇ ಬಿಟ್ಟವು. ರೋಡಿನ ಈ ಬದಿಯಿಂದ ಆ ಬದಿಗೆ ದಾಟುವಷ್ಟರಲ್ಲಿ ನನ್ನ ಅವಸ್ಥೆ ಕೇಳಬೇಡಿ. ಆಗ ತಾನೇ ಹೈದು ಹೋದ ಬಸ್ಸಿನ ಕೊನೆಯ ಸೀಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕೂತಿದ್ದ ಮಗು ನನ್ನ ಅವಸ್ತೆಯನ್ನ ನೋಡಿ ನಗುತಿದ್ದಂತೆ ಇತ್ತು. ಹಾಗೋ ಹೀಗೋ ರೋಡ್ ದಾಟಿ ಮುಂದಿನ ಬಸ್ಸಿಗಾಗಿ ಕಾದೆ. ಎದುರಿಗೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದು ಮಾರ್ಕೆಟ್ ಗೆ ಹೋಗೋ ಒಂದು ಸಾಧಾರಣ ಬಸ್. ಅದ್ರಲ್ಲಿ AC ಇಲ್ದೆ ಇದ್ರೂ ಕೂರಲು ಸೀಟ್ ಇದ್ದಿದ್ದು ನನಗೆ ಕುಷಿ ತಂದಿತು. ಬಸ್ ಹತ್ತಿ ಎರಡನೇ ಸೀಟಿನ ಕಿಟಕಿಯ ಪಕ್ಕ ಕೂತೆ. ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಹಾಗೆ ನನ್ನ ಕತ್ತನ್ನು ಸುತ್ತ ಗೂಬೆಯಂತೆ ತಿರುಗಿಸಿ ಜೊತೆ ಪಯಣಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರನ್ನು ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿದೆ. ಮುಂದೆ ಕುಳಿತಿದ್ದ ಯುವತಿಯರಿಬ್ಬರು ...

Ventured out on a casual stroll In the street saw I A kid cajole its mom , for a decent toy buy Shabby looks, clothes tattered Cruel 'NO' is what I hear Dreaming kid's heart shattered Rolling down its cheek, I see a tear Kid rest his head, couched safe Mom sits there and embrace She had no penny To feed her little sonny Harsh was reality that hit her hard Begging continued on the street No signs of betterness on the card She stood fighting the cold, bare feet A stranger crossed the busy road Filled of trucks with heavy load Picked the toy from the vendor Placed it in the hands of the little wonder A gentle tender smile Is what I'd been waiting all the while Bewildered, I stand there Ahh! there are people who care and share..

September is a lovely month in itself. The name comes from an Old roman word " Septem " meaning seven. It was the seventh month in Roman calendar and hence the name. [Click on the picture for a better resolution] Place of the capture: Haleakala, Hawai. * September was also called the Haefest monath <--> "Harvest month" when the barley was harvested. * In song and story September is thought of as a "mellow month". * 9/11 is an unforgettable day! Do I need to explain why? More interesting facts of September??? Please do share.

Kruti was blessed with wonderful parents and she got the best of everything in life. Education, extra-cirricular activities like dance, singing, painting, skating - she was a brilliant kid all through and now grown into a beautiful young, intelligent girl. The statement "Beauty and Brains" fit the highly ambitious sweet girl aptly. Ramu kaka's ginger tea is the key ingredient to start her day with the lingering freshness. Aroma of the chai kept her going all day through. Excellency in all fields, specially remarkable academics recognition landed her in a high profile job. Living her dream in a city that offered the best of bests, she couldn't have asked for more. Roshan Joshi , her immediate boss , appreciative of her achievements, proposed a new opportunity abroad , only if she was interested. Kruti's reponse was immediate and negative. She did not want to leave the city that gave her everything in life. Roshan repected her decision, quit the proposal. As s...