NO SMOKING

The health minister has been doing quite a lot of good things these days! The recent October 2nd ban on smoking in public places is a big attempt that needs to be appreciated.

Everyone knows 'Smoking is injurious to health'. This tag is also attached in cigarette packets! I wonder how people smoke even after the warning! I remember an ad which came few years ago in discover channel. The ad was a PSA done by Australian government to show the ill effects of smoking. The ad gave every detail. It is shown from the time u inhale the 'shit' to exhale it! The ad concentrated on how it will affect the organs inside! I still remember it kinda vaguely.

In India, I witness a lot of PSAs, rally, protests and the like happening for 'No Smoking'. Smoking is an addiction! I know a friend of mine who started of by saying 'No da I just wanna try to know how it feels' and now I keep reminding her of how her body feels!!

I hope this Ban will reduce the sales of cigaretts and the death rates which are caused by smoking!This will also reduce burdens of all the NGOs and increase the un-billed salary of the policemen ;-) ;-) lol!!

And the note from the blogger,

To all my dear readers, PLEASE DON'T SMOKE and discourage people whom you know are smoking cause there might be a day when you can't see them forever!

Thanks,
Sharu :-)

Post Script:
Some things are best said the harsh way! And so does the ad! :)

Get FIT to F.I.T < < IN > >!!

-DIET

--EXERCISE

----LOSING WEIGHT

------SLIM

-------SIZE ZERO! [WORST ONE!]

What not ?? I am seeing countless articles in newspapers these days about losing weight!

"get fit"

"have the slim look"

"size zero is 'in' "

Oh my god, how many articles will they write these days about losing weight ??

Almost every newspaper carry information related to this. What fruits, vegetables we should have; What will make us lose weight; What will make you gain weight and stuff!!

I know people are getting 'way to' health conscious these days, but then the sudden rise of such articles is really shocking! They carry some hundred tips on how to lose weight and stuff!! lol

It's good to stay fit and be healthy :) But this sudden rise of numerous articles on it almost everyday is really getting on my nerves! It looks like they have no other topic to write on.

You should remind people on staying healthy, but writing long articles everyday won't do much help. Instead you can give pictorial representations of yoga poses and exercise positions apart from writing the articles! I swear even I cannot read such articles everyday, even though I am journalist ;-) The stuff they write is really good, but they can try putting them in different ways! And also they should publish on weekends 'only', so that you don't get bored of the same stuff!!

Giggles,
sharu





Post Script : This ad is really good!! ;-)

Lesson learnt

I learnt something so valuable that I need to blog about it!

Seminars and guest lectures are something that happens almost every now and then in my college. Having listened so much definitely has given me a lot of information and knowledge. But sometimes when these boring people coming and lecture I kinda loose interest so quickly that I start meddling with my mobile or draw something or for worst case I even start dreaming!!

It's either the way they put in the information or lack of improper communication they make with us is the problem of listening to them! I respect the information they provide but the way they commune is the 'problem' for me! That's the only thing they lack!

So what about it ? Always don't listen to them and happily do something ?

Here is when I learnt one major lesson from one of the guest lectures who came to our department to talk about corporate communication. She was friendly, made us feel really comfortable and was those excellent people who had the ability to make us all listen to her! :)

Before she started the topic, she said one thing that she learnt in college.

She said, "How ever the lecturers may speak, don't ignore them. Try to listen and gain knowledge and information that is abundant, AS NOTHING GOES WASTE".

The sentence "Nothing goes waste" still lingers in my mind when ever I get to hear a boring lecture! The person who may take the lecture for you might not be a good communicator, but he/she has the information that they like to pass it on to us. So what's wrong in making attempts to listen what the person says as 'nothing goes waste'! Am sure it will be useful someday!!

*smiles*
Sharu :-)

God made me realize...

"God made realize that he is not always 'busy' for me!"

I was watching Bruce Almighty that day. There is a scene in which Bruce sends replies to all the prayer requests [After he has been given the powers of the Lord]. He recieves millions of mail every minute and then realizes how hard it is to be 'God'! He also realizes that he can use all his powers for buying anything in this world except LOVE![Wah..Wah..Love you Lord!]

So what this movie infers to me? When ever am depressed, I have the habit usually 'blasting' god! I always complain that he doesn't have time to listen to this poor soul! But after seeing that scene, I felt terrible to pray again! How many problems and requests he has to listen, he still gives a patient ear to me and solves it! Oh Lord.... forgive me! You can only do such lovely things to people! Love you...!:-)

Giggles,
Sharu :)

Indian Pathetic League

The IPL (read my abbreviation) finally ended and am happy that 45 days of playing the game everyday(!!) is over!

I don't how can a game be played everyday that to two times with the same opponent and people pay up money for that and watch it also! I mean, if it was one round I wouldn't have been bothered but two time and 45 days of non-stop cricket - SHIT man!

Firstly, this 20-20 is not really a good format for cricket. I suppose cricket was started with test matches, then they started the one-day matches. Now after seeing that people have less patience, they reduced it to 20 overs! This is really sad. But I must accept that this 20 overs match is nice to watch! But I swear not everyday!!

Strong side for the batsmen and a weakness to the bowlers. I mean if you bowl well, okay 'Super Cool' and you get some purple cap or blue cap(!) If you don't, thats all! There are millions of people and cricket commenter's who curse you and give you a black cap!![I pity balaji for bowling the last over against Rajasthan Royals in the final match)

Moving over to our dear IPL, I would call this series 'a collection of drama'. Cheerleaders showing away their skin happily, Sreesanth crying in front of hundreds of people, Harbhajan the next day happily hugs Sree, Vijay Mallya's sickest behavior, playing loud music of Tamil, indi songs and distracting the players, celebrities in the VIP section bringing the family and constantly waving to the camera, Preity Zinta hugging Yuvaraj Singh on every occasion possible and loadza more!!

IS THIS CRICKET ? THE CRICKET WE USED TO SEE ? ?

I don't say celebrities should not come and witness the match, but doing a series of drama in front of the camera is BAD!! From the beginning there was something wrong in this IPL! Auctioning of players, icon players and on. The idea of bringing young players (under 19 and on) is good. But why give all the publicity to the International players and unwanted movie stars in this? Then whats the whole point of encouraging them man ?

I really don't get the point. Cricket is called as the 'Gentleman's Game' and now? I really don't get the point of adding GLAMOR to cricket. Already cricket is in the top position in India [Guess it should be re-christened as our National Game] and now adding too mMASALA to it and spoiling other games too! Guys this a SPORT and not some Bollywood MOVIE to have song, dance and crap!

I am extremely worried about the game. The game where once I liked seems to fade away! Highly disappointed with this. Hope these players play good sport in the coming years at least and also young players should be given a better platform to display their talents.

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Even though I disliked some parts of the game structure, I really admired few things that happened in the game. So here goes my list;

3 cheers to....

1. Team Rajasthan Royals - For putting up such an extraordinary show and made the whole country look upon them!
   
2. Shane Warne - For his guts in bringing and believing the youth of our nation and brought out their talents in them! Especially Yusuf pathan, even I thought he was not good a batsmen.
   
3. MS Dhoni - I am in love with him! :) I mean he is totally fantastic! He stayed calm till the end of series even though the team suffered loss in the middle. And he did not make us feel bad about losing in the finals as he made the team give their best. I just adore you man![Chennai Super Kings Rocks]
   
4. Rahul Dravid - For withstanding all the embarrassment Mallya made. I think he was perfect, but his team wasn't. Don't you worry dude, you are always the 'The wall for Indian cricket'! [I read an article about the issue and one gentleman wrote "Rahul is great player and it's not fair to blame him for this. I think he is just not designed for 20-20 as he is for test matches] - very true!
5. Team Hyderabad - Esp their team owner for not harassing the team like Mallya did. Also for Adam Gilchrist's effort to train them a little.
6. ShahRukh Khan - He is just brilliant, if he gets into politics am sure he will go places. He was just great, especially when the team was not doing well you should see what message he gave to his team, "Even though we did bad, exit from the game decently so that we are not badly treated"... Thats fantastic and I also liked his answer given back to Mallya!

There is lots more I admired but these are the in the top list! Now let me begin with what I hated the most!

Middle - finger to :

1. Mallya - For harassing the team captain Dravid and Charu Sharma. Has he got brains? I mean he has insulted one of the most brilliant player! If the team is not performing well it is not fair to blame them like that!His utmost 'kid-behavior' is the biggest joke of the series! When this news broke, my sister commented saying "He is a drunkard know thats why he is behaving like this"... I still cannot stop laughing ;-)
2. Sreesanth - I HATE HIM! I once liked him and now I hate him more the times I liked him! What is he doing man? Crying like a kid and showing aggressive faces like a beast ? Is this sportsman spirit? Doesn't he know how to behave or should he get some discipline classes ? I don't know how they left him with a warning, he had 'bad-behavior' record and I think he should be penalized! I think he should get some anger-management classes or get into film acting and play villain roles. He doesn't need any practice, he can show faces to all the heroes and behave like an animal!
3. Bhajji - The same applies to him! Mr. bhajji alais sojji what are doing ? Slapping sree and calling symonds in a **** bad words ? Either you play cricket or eat bajji
4. (These both may be great bowlers, but they lack the sportsman spirit and basic decency!! )
   
5. Cheerleaders - To all those half naked women out there, go away to your country and stop spoiling the brothers of our country! ;-)

I happily end my long post here~

Giggles:-)
Sharu!

Post Script:

The above written is completely MY opinion and I have the right to voice out MY views about it. If you feel what I have written is not right, please close your browser and do something else! Thank you!

bald men and french beard! ;-)

My headline looks weird? ! And so am I!

I had this strange liking for dark men before, now its towards 'bald men and french beard'!! Don't ask me why! It's just that way...!

Suddenly I get 'turned on' to men who are bald n beautiful:P! I wanted to blog mainly because of one guy, who made me so damn crazy! He is Mr. RAGHU RAM! If you watch MTV Roadies you would know! He is the producer of the show!He is this thin, figured, bald guy and has a cute beard! He is nick-named as the "rudest man on TV". He insults people like _____! Sometimes I wonder, for getting into Roadies, why you need get insulted by him so much? Even after getting into roadies, you need to undergo a series of insults, torture and hatred! But whatever it may be its fun to watch them fight, gossip and bitch about each other! ;-)

Moving on to Raghu! I think I fell in love with him. However he portrays himself, he is smart man! I mean you need real guts to insult people like that. I've even wondered, by chance if I read psychology I should take lessons from him on reading people's mind! He is really HAWWWTTTT.....!!So many people love him...me, Sar, Pri....! :-) Total LOWES;-) Guess after the Daniel Balaji syndrome, I am stuck to him now! :D

Moving on to other people whom I like.

The first bald guy: The bald guy whom I liked and think 'hot' is Andre Agassi! Yes, the tennis player! More than his tennis, I like him for his looks!

The second bald guy: He was this person named LK, I know him personally. He was my first crush. He resembles like Agassi, and that's why I liked him! Well, now I have a huge respect for what he is now and what he does! And more over, he is MARRIED:D

Third bald guy:Sean Connery, the actor! Or should I call him the 'HOT BOND GUY'? Of all the bonds I have seen, I like him a lot! [Pierce Brosnan, other favorite!] I like him for two reasons, one being his acting skills! He is just too good! And other being -you know- ;-)


Fourth bald guy: Ha ha ha... everyone loves him! It is not his permanent style or something, He had this style or what ever you cal, only for a movie, or rather a part of a movie. There are worshipers for him, he is the idol for many people, kids too love him, everyone tries to copy his 'style' ;-) if your still blinking, if means you don't watch Indian movies or you are too dumb to guess;-) He is otherwise called 'Super Star RajiniKanth' :d... the motta boss is-style!! Gawd... he looks brilliantly handsome! The way he taps his bald head.... ha ha ha.... Thala means Thala wonly :D Can't forget the movie for his style, bald, tap and the sound it makes ;-)

Fifth bald guy: Paulo Cohelo! I like him only for his writing and writing and writing! I mean he beautifully pens down words that makes him a wonderful writer. My inspiration for so many things and I see him as one of those 'beautiful man who makes us see things beautifully'! I love him for his writing and teaching! But then why I include him here? It just happened that he is also bald and has french beard!!!



Sixth bald guy: Is the one whom I mentioned earlier.... Raghu!! I think he is really hawwwtt and sexy, with that style! Man I really wanna come for some training on anger management to you...;-) but please be nice to me raghu... I LOWE you ;-)

Giggles ;-) Sharu!

Just a thought !

I've realized that I blog too much only during my exams! ;-) I don't know why. this happened last time also!

Anyways its just a thought! Don't bother commenting!

Tag-e-name!

I am loving tagging!! another one ~~

Name 20 people off the top of your head.
1. Gayathri
2. Disney
3. Saranya
4. Dinesh
5. Mahima
6. Priya
7. Kumaresh
8. Sai Prashanth
9. Sowmya
10. Ashwin
11. Anubhooti Panda
12. Prabhu
13. Yogesh
14. Srima
15. Dominica
16. Taarika
17. Bhuvanesh
18. Guru Priya
19. Priyanka
20. Vidya

How did you meet 14?

Srima - Through my friend Mahima... It's her cousin!

What would you do if you have never met 1?

Gayathri - My sister! She is like my boy friend... I would have been 'single' :P

What would you do if 20 and 9 dated?

Vidya(Sister) and Sowmya(frende) - Lesbian day's out! Am sure they would never do that! :P

Did you ever like 19?

Priyu ? I love her! I swear I wouldn't be able to without her when she is absent! She is my LOWES in college. We have a lot in common & both are in Gossipers Bitch List! [What a question is this? My gawd.... we both are in deep lowes and u guys ask such q's is it? Oh no!! :( hee hee....;-)]

Would 6 and 17 make a good couple?

Priya & Bhuvanesh - What a coincidence? They both are really going out together! They would make an awesome pair!

Describe 3

Saranya - Enthu pattani, lovable, music genius, matured, comedian, caring, slightly egoistic , frank, helpful, makes fun of me 24/7, my partner in crime, 'PM' promoter, ever smiling! N I love her! "frend for life"!! :-)

Do you think 8 is attractive?

Sai ? He thinks he is attractive! But if you ask me I would say No!

Tell me something about 7

Kumaresh (bava 2) - He is my Gai's hubby. Very calm and composed, always smiling, caring, foodie, adventurous and makes a good husband to my sister! :-)

Do you know any of 12's family?

Prabhu - 12 itself is my family... yes i do!

What's 18's favourite?

Guru - Her favorite is Akhil ;-)

What's 11's specialty?

Anubhooti ? Her name...!ANUBHUTI PANDA. First day of college none of them got her name right and she went around explaining her name! Also her intelligence. She is definitely brilliant!

Who is 9 going out with?

Sowmya - No one! [as of now ;-)]

How old is 16 now?

Taarika is 6 years old :-) my cutie niece!

When was the last time you talked to 13?

2006 I think! We never speak directly... only indirect means ah! ;-) [MAGGI READ THIS ;-)]

Who's 2's favourite band/singer?

Disney - He loves gospel music. Guess Don Moen!

Would you date 4?

Dinesh - No, he is my friend!

Would you date 7?

Kumaresh ? My sister will murder me! He is my sister's hubby man!

Is 15 single?

Dominica ? No, She got committed recently!

What's 10's last name?

Kumar - The name is Ashwin Kumar!

Would you ever be in a serious relationship with 13?

Yogesh ? I would love too ;-) lol [MAGGI READ THIS too;-)]

Which school does 3 go to?

Saranya is in College now!

Where does 6 live?

Priya - In Madras! Next to my house!

What's your favourite thing about 5?

Mahima - She is my best friend. I love everything about her. Especially her dancing in front my class when my HOD takes class! ;-)

People who are tagging this... don't read the questions and write the names... Write them randomly...It will be fun to do then!!

tagged ;-)
sharu

Post Script :
Currently there are only two readers for my blog! Sowmya and Gayathri. Gaythri wouldn't do this, Sowmya 'should' do this! :-)

TAGGED :D

Well, I didn't know this until I read Sowmya's post... Now I shall take the privilege to answer those questions in the truest of my knowledge! :D

Here I go...

1) Pick out a scar you have, and explain how you got it

The one that I have on my left cheek. If I explain how I got it, am sure I would get one more on the right. But thats okay, I won't get it until two years from now!;-) It was during my eldest sister wedding. [During 6th grade] My second sister has those long lovely nails which she mostly uses for blackmailing me! Me and her had a big fight and madam literally scratched me in my cheek [U know parandi-fyin?] I was crying as though she tried to murder me... In that shock my dad started yelling at her. I was smiling then...:D [Thank god she left to US]

2) What does your phone look like?

My first cam mobile. Its a flip, elegant color and looks very girlish! A smart mobile too. For a VGA cam, it actually gives good picture quality! It has an amazing music facility, with a quality of a CD. Everyone loves my phone and so do I! :)

3) What is on the walls of your bedroom?

Clock,Family photo, my picture stuck on a creative piece of work done by my eldest sister and my sister's marriage photo frame![Another sister's is getting ready] ah... guess too many 'sister' in this line!

4) What is your current desktop picture?

Windows wallpaper - "Home"! I love keeping pictures in my desktop, my dad thinks I am obsessed with photographs! * No Comments *

5) Do you believe in Gay marriage?

Yes, marriage is a 'personal - belief' that every living being has! Whether its a boy-girl, girl-girl, boy-boy... its their right. As long as both of them are happy, am fine with it!

6) What do you want more than anything right now?

A seat in ACJ or Christ college for doing my PG [Am desperate!]

7) What time were you born?

I have no clue. I just know that I was born on a Monday...

8) Are your parents still together?

Yes, as happy as ever!

9) Last person who made you cry.

My sister Gayathri, when she left to USA!

10) What is your favorite perfume/cologne?

Tommy Hilfiger - I swear I didn't buy it!;-) I got it in a press conference - for the launch of their showroom in Bangalore. [See how lucky reporters are ;) ]
Charlie (white) - My all time favorite... and I can afford it too!;-)

11) What kind of hair/eye color do you like in the opposite sex?

How about a blonde hair and a blue eyed man? [A ferengi ...!;-)]Am sure one day or the other I would get scared of him and come back to India! ;)

12) What are you listening to?

Meatloaf - All coming back to me, Rob Thomas - lonely no more, Leann Rimes - Can't fight the moonlight, Art Company - Suzanna, Nicole Kidman & Robbie Williams - Saying Something Stupid, Mark Antony- I want to spend my life, Nejam Ellam, Sorgame vandallum, Sonallum Ketpathillai, Nadhim dhim tana, Minchagi, Kwaja meri Kwaja, In lamhom ke daman, Jash e Bahara, Soona [I listen to this over 10 times-Sonu is TOO GOOD in classical also!]

13) Do you get scared of the dark?

Yes, I've blogged about it over and over again. I dont wanna do the same thing :D please 'don't' leave me alone!

14) Do you like pain killers?

...As long as it kills the pain!

15) Are you too shy to ask someone out?

Yes, I would sit and 'only' dream of asking and going out! But actually I have never tried asking! I really wanna try once! Well am twenty and really feel I should do this 'girl' stuff before I get too older! ;) Lemme see if anyone interesting cross my life!

16) If you could eat anything right now, what would it be?

It's 12.00 a.m .... I just wanna have glass of water and finish this :)

17) Who was the last person who made you mad?

[Yesterday, 15th] Not a person.. an animal! A street dog which was coming behind me and Priyanka! My goodness, it followed us where ever we went. We called a driver anna to chase it off. But again it followed us! We really wanted to get rid of that Dog and went inside Barista. When we came out [after 30 minutes or so] it was still there lying next to the door. But thank goodness it was sleeping then...We just ran as fast as we could to get rid of it! Man..it really freaked us out!

18) Who was the last person who made you smile?

My friend Sai, I think he gets on my nerves 4 times a week and makes me laugh for the rest of the days. His messages are exact translation of tamil sentences. "Don't put sand in my life de" [Enn valkaiyil mann alli potratha], Ultimate one"For this job you can beg"[Indha polapuku nee picha edukalam] And when ever am down and kinda come to normal he will say "thats janu.. thats the spirit, Pepsi, coca cola, 7 up etc"!!This guy is extremely funny and knows how to cool down people! [ Are you laughing? ]

*Yippee... am done... and for all those who read this... please tag and keep blogging*

*Cheers*
Sharu

Wah- ya - naadd!!

This post is very old news... but still I would want to write about it. It's all about my trip to Wayanaad [College trip!].

First of all, this is my first known visit to Kerala! [my mom told they took me to Guruvayur when I was some 7 or 8 years old... I don't remember!].

Secondly, Wah-ya-naad[I love saying that way... its really WAH!!] is so beautiful and made me addicted. I decided that after I get married I should come again... and you know for what! And also I should stay in the same Resort - Hotel Green Gates! The most beautiful resort I've seen until now!

Thirdly, I shall begin writing :D

January mid we all were set to go to Wayanaad. It was over 14 hours of journey in train. It was always nice to sit in the train and look outside the window! Nature, people, stations and more you see differently when you cross each place. With a bunch of friends around, one can never feel bored. It was too good. We played, sang, gossiped ;) and ate nicely! Like this foolish idiot I forgot to bring my sweater! Closing Erode, I started shivering and by the next day morning I caught up with cold [Thanks to guru for transferring her's ;)] Early morning we reached Calicut and we have to shift to bus to move on to Wayanaad!

To reach the place, we have to cross 9 hair pin bends I guess! The beauty was superb! Half way we slept off with mouth wide open...as nose was blocked! It was 10.30 a.m in the morning when we reached the Wayanaad view point and would you believe me if I say it was like some 6 am in the morning. The mountains fully covered my mist and fog! We took pictures with our typing teeth!

Then we moved on to resort, refreshed and set to Soochipara falls. To see that small falls, we had to climb down the mountain. After walking so much, we could see a small amount of water coming down called falls! For going to the falls also we need to do rock climbing! Argh... my leg was paining so badly! Thanks to Guru,Sonali, Suchi, Varsha and Priyanka. They literally pulled my hands and got me down there.. It was great fun treaking ... falls I was not that impressed with it [ After seeingJog nothing seems to Impress me!] After that we traveled to visit the tea estates. Ah... it was really beautiful, the way they laid down the roads in between them and the way they have trimmed it was so BEAUTIFUL!

Next day we set off to Kuruva Island! It was not like this island types... but still nice. We have to cross the water to visit the place. We all held hands and was standing in a big row and moved slowly. I was praying I shouldn't fall and thank god I didn't! But I could see Sumi fell, while she was taking pictures! It was slippery ... and our guide helped us move on! But really I must say.. it was too good :) After my Coorg trip, I crossed water again! After crossing we wear walking in some -forest-look-alike- place and was walking walking walkin... and finally reached the end! there was only tress and the island by the side... Already we were tired crossing the river.. so we in a hurry to reach the end point! I did some tea shopping there and left to the hotel for bon-fire!

Next day we went to Edaikal caves. Well, I couldn climb as it was too steep and slippery... already down with fever i had to stay back mid way! My friends said it was too good... but one should take a risk to climb the mountain! Am sure I missed it! Thats okay :( Then we went to Pookote Lake. Lakes' are always beautiful and so did Pookote! We took pictures, did a lot of shopping and set to Calicut again!

Though we missed out on some places due to lack of time, we didn't bother much cos the place we went were so damn BEAUTIFUL and nice! It was just nature and nature's painting all the way! Hope I get to visit the coastal places too! Kerala is definitely a G.O.D's own country!

And Wayanad?? ...... am coming back for sure! :)

Smiling ever :-)
Sharu

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Pictures taken by Sharanya C.R. [myself:D]

Chennai all the way....

1. Chennai shares the second position as the largest employment
generator in India, along with Bombay. It is next only to Bangalore.
Madras generates around 35,000 jobs annually.

2. Chennai has the highest two-wheeler population in India.

3. Chennai has the lowest pollution among major cities of India inspite
of having over 20 lakh vehicles.

4. The city is now called the Detroit of India due to its automobile
industry producing over 40% of the country's auto parts and vehicles.

5. Chennai is India's fourth largest city and ranks among the fifty
most populous cities in the world (#35).

6. Chennai as ranked First in India in Health facilities by Outlook in
2003.

7. Chennai was ranked First in India in Education facilities by Outlook
in 2003.

8. Chennai was ranked the second best city to live in by Outlook in
2003.

9. The Mofussil bus stand at Koyambedu, Chennai is the largest in South
Asia.

10. Chennai is the best place of cinema post-production work in the
country according to leading cine industry experts. Because of its
cheapness and all modernized technologies, several post-production works
forthe movies from the Eastern India and also from North-East India are now
being done in Chennai.

Madras (Chennai) old facts...........

Ø Gateway of South India.

Ø Cultural capital of India.

Ø Marina Beach is the second longest beach in the world, after
Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.

Ø Has one of oldest engineering and medical colleges in the world.

Ø Has the second largest cine industry in the country, next only to
Bombay..

Ø Chennai is the home of South Indian cinema. There were times when
all the post production work in the entire South Indian cine industry was
done only at Chennai.

Ø The Vandalur Zoo in Chennai is the First Zoo (1855) in India and one
of the largest in South Asia.

Ø The Cancer institute (1920) in Chennai is one of the Oldest in
India

Do you agree that .......

Chennai is the Best?!!

smiles -
sharu:)

Farewell and bondings :)

Am nearing to the end of my college days...A Big bye to my college n to my rocking Journalism class:) I must say it was wonderful being with my class. Everyone in my class is united and friendly! Being in Media Department of our college, a class with much unity and without much differences of opinion seen is rare. And our class holds the title of "A CLASS WITHOUT ANY ATTITUDE" ! This was said by most of the teachers who handled us. And I think this is one of the truest statements told!

We used to have differences of opinion but we will make sure everyone has a say and come to a proper conclusion. We can never feel lonely or left out in my class. Your group of Friends are absent, you can move to another group and they will happily welcome you. This is what I like about my class...!

Farewell:
The farewell happened after loads of confusion and finally we got it from our juniors in Madras Centre,Nungambakkam. Our theme for the day is Hawaiian and I could see flower garlands around my classmates. Most of us were in floral clothes! And yea we looked good :P It was a nice time to bond for the LAST time with each other and have fun! We played .. danced ... sang and also cried. <> I didn't feel that much that day as I knew there was still a lot of time. But now, its just 3 more days to go! And I am feeling bad that we are all moving apart. I will miss my class and my friends more than anything else in the college! Only thing I can be sure of is the memories that I have ... that I can cherish with!

When I was in School people used to say... "nothing like school"... "college all chumma dhan"! But I really feel college has made a huge difference to me. I was not the person seen in school. The real me is what I am today! My class, my friends, my college is what I will miss the most in my life! It can never be brought back! I just hope we all stay united till the end!

*Sentiments*

Sharu :)

Re-incarnation

I've realized I went too busy for two months and had completely forgotten my blog!

Reasons:

1. December went to Bangalore (As usual & had so much fun for new year!) More as a farewell to akka no.2..(my dear gayathri... ) from akka 1(The very young Vidya), Bava no 1( architect Prabhu), naughty niece(rowdy taarika), chamathu amma(oota palli uma:D) and me sitting in a corner and obsessed with taking pictures of myself (Read: Having a toast,combing my hair, serving the dishes, showing my teeth and e.t.c)
   
2. January went happy shopping with akka alais the lovely bride gayu! Shopping was crazy & everyday we used to go some place or the other and at some point we literally got bored of shopping! (imagine bored for 'us' - the shopping lovers!)
3. Also in January went to Wayanaad (College trip...!!) Had amazing time with my class.. I enjoyed to the core (even though I was ill! :( )
4. Beginning of February was my sister's D day. Marriage ended smoothly and as usual had lots of fun with cousins and friends.
5. Later in February was held up in Current Affairs club inauguration. Got the highest blasting's ever by HOD ... She shoke hands with us (the awesome threesome - Priyanka, Saranya and myself) twice and told the same!
6. The same day evening got a mild attack - Sowmya's accident! (Shocking incident! Can't forget!Of course she is okay now sitting and reading my blog!) :)
7. My sister left to US> N I was giving extra litres of water to River Cauvery. (Missing you so much....!) I acted over confidently that I wouldn't cry and commented only 'children' cry n stared crying after a few hours of the above statement. I am missing her like hell! One of my most favorite closest person ever whom I share 'everything'!
   
8. Mood out... Pathetically did my internals and here I am resuming my blog!

Will continue to blog... I promise!

Live & Kicking,
Sharu!

Post Script:

* Happy New year 2008 *
(I know its too late!)

A MESSAGE....

---------->I H.A.T.E P.E.O.P.LE W.H.O H.A.T.E C.H.E.N.N.A.I<----------

Post Script:

I can't hear any more of people complaining of this city. For all those people who don't like this semi-conservative beautiful city, please don't tell your feelings to me about the city.
Thank you,
Shara

The Prestige

'The Prestige' is this (English) Drama, Sci-Fi & Thriller movie combination. As usual dad brings these director specials, specifically movies not released in India. When dad told its a mix of the above said I was thinking whether to watch it or not. Being a Sunday and no work to do, I thought I would watch it. I had no other ways to fight my boredom.

Prelude:

The movie is about friendship that became rivalry, a rivalry that became a battle.... All this for the cause of magic and illusion.

And the movie....

The movie started of with an old gentleman showing magic to this little girl. He says "There are 3 parts to Every Magic Trick ... 1) The Pledge, 2) The Turn, and 3) The Prestige!"...... He does all the magic and brings out this bird from no where.... and says "are you watching closely baby?"

Well, the movie MUST b watched closely to understand the tricks and more tricks that you would least expect in the end.

The movie is about two close friends, Angier(Hugh Jackman) a charismatic showman and Alfred Borden(Christian Bale), gifted illusionist who work under a magician Cutter(Michael Caine). During one of their shows Angier wife dies in a performance unexpectedly because the magic went wrong. Angier puts the blame on Borden cos he didn't tie the knot properly, which he was supposed to, that will save the magic!

After that, Borden moves away and performs his magic in the London. They both are obsessed with bringing out the best stage illusion. Angier tries to crack Borden secrets and Borden on the other hand tries not to tell the secret at any cost!! Angier is always seemed obsessed with Borden's performances which he thinks is brilliant but simple. He sends his assistant Olivia(Scarlett Johnasson) to work for him and to find out his secrets. Borden appoints her and knows the truth as well. Olivia tells the truth after seeing Borden's work. She falls in love with him in spite of knowing Borden is married to Sarah(Rebecca Hall). These two women plays an important role in the film along with two men Fallow and Cutter.

In one of Borden's show of ' The Transported Man' where the magician comes on the other side of the door immediately, without falling down quizzes Angier how he did that. Without the possible routes, how he did that 'real thingy' and not magic being involved.

He goes to all the famous magicians in the country and ends up in to this man to find out Borden's illusion. He buys this 'magnifying transmitter' from a magician named Tesla who duplicated the device after the rivalry with Thomas Edison (Yes, the movie being shot at that early time!)

Borden on the other hand acts as this 'super villain' role where he believes that 'My magic is original, and I won't let it known to others even at the cost of his closest'! The tricks done by Borden and his attempts to destroy Angier's magic is thrilling to watch.

As their rivalry becomes an obsession of deceit, they risk everything to become a great magician of all times. What happens in the end brings the movie to the end!

The climax is unusual, un-expected and super!! I am in loss of words. You just can't imagine that 'such' a thing would have happened. I just wished to have the brains of the director!Amazing...!!

The movie starts with showing Borden in jail. And the end shows the same with an unexpected turn in it.

Now I know why Cutter says in the beginning, 'are you watching closely'?

Cast:

• Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier: An aristocratic magician with a talent for performance
• Christian Bale as Alfred Borden: A working-class magician with an understanding of magic
• Michael Caine as Harry "John" Cutter: The stage engineer who works for Angier
• Rebecca Hall as Sarah Borden: Borden's wife
• Scarlett Johnasson as Olivia Wenscombe: Angier's assistant
• David as Tesla: The real life inventor who creates a device for Angier

Epilogue:

The movie is based on a book written by Christopher Nolan who is also the director of the film. He is best known for three movies Memento (Our very own tamil film Ghajini!), Batman series and The Prestige! The movie was released in 2006(not released in India!!) and was nominated for two Oscars and won several other awards. I think everyone must watch it for the suspense and thrill that the movie creates. You just can't surely miss it! Though its a slight drama, as and when the movie goes am sure one would love to see what happens in the end. I swear I have not seen such a movie in my life time though I repeat the same when I see a director's special move!!But this is extra-ordinary! The actors are JUST BRILLIANT and have no words to appreciate them. Though there are only some 5 main roles, they have done a great job and the movie is FANTASTIC. I recommend all the readers of this blog to watch it!

sMiLeS, Shara :-)

Ek shaq's raaste mein....

Ek Shaq's by Abhijeet Sawant...

Recent favorites, listening this song over 100 times a day...
Even though I don't understand the entire song properly, Abhijeet makes ME feel good by this song! He is the only INDIAN IDOL who deserves the title! Amazing a voice. Listen to it & here for the lyrics!

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Ek shaqs raaste mein kahin choot gaya tha
us haadse ke baad, yeh dil toot gaya tha

Woh shaqs jiske kaandhe pe sir rakhe mein soya
seene se lagke jiske kayi baar mein roya
jiski zulfon ke khusboo mein raaton mein khoya
jis jism ki barsaat mein yeh jism bheegoya
Ek din kisi baat pe jab woh rooth gaya tha
us haadse ke baad, yeh dil toot gaya tha
Ek shaqs raaste mein kahin choot gaya tha
us haadse ke baad, yeh dil toot gaya tha

Rehta hoon qaid abhi jiski yaadon ke pehare mein
hai labz jiska zinda meri baahon ke ghere mein
jiske khwaabon ko maine neend mein sanjoya
jiske ashqko ko maine apani ankhon pe piroya
Ek din kisi baat pe jab woh rooth gaya tha
us haadse ke baad, yeh dil toot gaya tha) - 2
Ek shaqs raaste mein kahin choot gaya tha
us haadse ke baad, yeh dil toot gaya tha

Ek shaqs raaste mein kahin choot gaya tha
us haadse ke baad, yeh dil toot gaya tha
Ek shaqs raaste mein... raaste mein

*music lover-shara*

Chennai automen - Most irritating people in the world!!

I've got sick of these Chennai auto - men! They are the 'real criminals' in the whole world. In fact we all encourage them by giving them money. [being criminal no2 ourselves]

Incident no 1:

> After the meter rule, i took an auto in Kodambakkam. From there to Mylapore, he asked me 80 bucks!! I asked to put meter, as they have imposed the rule. His reply,

"Government rule vepan, vekamaatan... ada po ma... ellaruma meter vachikuta irruganga"

I felt like dragging him to the police station... I kept on bargaining, he came down from 80 to 70. I left, and try looking for another auto. Then he came for 60. Due to personal reasons had to take that B****Y AUTO!!

Incident No 2:

> From Alwarpet to Mylapore, Rs. 50 bucks.

I asked him, what nonsense...its too much,


His reply,

" Petrol velai eriruchu ma, idhu correct aana vela" [am supposed to say that a*****e]

It's was raining, I was still waiting for an auto who asks for the correct Rupees!

After much arguments with this auto who came next, I went for 25!

What the B****y?

It's really a 'sad' issue! From the day 1 in my 'chennai' life I've never seen a guy put on the meter. They commit a crime without any fear of government.

In fact in Bangalore, Hyderabad and all they put meter and follow a proper system... Here only they fuss for everything! From switching on the meter to wearing helmets, they don't stick to any rule properly! They will say the 'rule is on' and the next day 'rule is off'!! For the auto issue it's still worse! It came in the end of the page 'a two column importance'!

Sometimes I feel, our government should act like a 'Head-Mistress'....being very strict and putting things in order..! But am sure this can all be 'only' a dream! Who is sincere and dedicated in this world to expect the government to be?! It happens even in the class for a project?!How many of them work sincerely?

After a all, in a class project people will work in the ration of 2:4 or 2:5!! How can I even expect government to act like that! When i was reading constitution paper this semester, my friends n I even planned to file a case against this! And you know, it all ended up only in discussion!!

A 'change' in this to come to pass.... I dunno how many years it will take...! Lets see...

*sUrViVinG mE* Sharu

Post script: I wish all the people who read this blog, fight against this & help make a change... Thank you:-)

Blore Boulevard - the broken beauty:-(

Well, Well, am gonna write about something I really loved. I mean the word L.O.V.E.D.

The most beautiful place in Blore [If you'd ask me, I would say the most beautiful place I love to be!] With trees on the side, benches to have romantic talks, for the old man to view the other side of the city, a dream of a girl to join Times of India which is right opposite to where she's seated[You can take a guess!!] .....

Haven't you guessed yet?

*Mg Road Boulevard in Bangalore*

The boulevard is gonna be no more.. They have already started demolishing it. During my internship the issue of demolishing it came up. After 5 years of metro rail project talks in blore, they are gonna start their work! That too in the place of the beautiful boulevard!


Myself and another reporter when to do vox-pop[Voice your views].I saw so many people having myriad memories of that place. Am sure the people there would miss. But its really sad[pathetic!] to see the tress being cut down, the road being emptied and on. I felt like 'gawd, they are killing it, killing it in front of me'.

One might think what is so special in that place? The answer - it feels heaven! I remember going to that place often when I was a kid. My dad lowes Mg road, he often takes me and my sister for a walk there. I didn't realize the beauty then.

Later when I grew up, again the three of us went. My dad always had something nice to say when we walk there. We used to sit in those benches, look at the traffic, other happenings and chat about his nostalgic memories with his friends there.

It feels so good you know. The place is very old and been in Bangalore for ages. I heard so the British wanted to put up the lane on the other side of Mg road. It's a landmark for Bangalore. Mg road being one of the busiest and happening place in the city, this place is noticed so much. With busy traffic in one side, other side a beautiful lane of trees and benches on the side! Can you imagine a place like that now?

When it rains you have place for shelter, when it's too hot also its the same. Sweet talks, old memories, a walk from there to cubbon park.... Gawd am gonna miss it so much. Am sure my dad will miss so much more than I.

The St. George Cathedral in Nungambakkam, Madras gives me peace. It's the same for me in Bangalore. This place gives me peace, it's not that I don't have in home or elsewhere. I can see peace, feel it in the midst of so much traffic and noise, it makes me feel so good like how an early morning walk in the beach is!

I used to dream sitting in that place, thinking may be few years from now, I should meet my Mr. Right and spend some time [BG-ne amridhadhare song], then after a few years bring my friends to spend some nice time, and then with my family and on. It might sound stupid, kiddish or even dramatic! But that's not all it is, its the way nature & beauty makes me feel!:-)

Though people say, after the construction they will planting trees and re-constructing it again. But that's all gonna be after 5 years from now! I dunno where I will be, I dunno if the old charm can be brought again!

All I have with me now is the *memories*memories*memories*!

I dream now---It will be back one day:)

Signing off:-> sHaRa

1st bday!

It's been a year since am blogging! Great.. I hardly hold few things for this much time! I must say, it's cos I love writing:) Hope i continue the same!!

*yay*yay* Happy bday too my blog!:)

*shara*

Why I like being a girl?

Few reasons why I love being a girl:)

1. I love myself this way - a girl:)
2. I just love accessories, you should see my collection![ore eyes everyone one my earring collection!!!:(] I love to wear bangles, earrings, fingerings, anklets and lots more of JUNK! I just loveeeee itttt!!!
3. I love P.I.N.K! That sums up all I guess:)
4. Salwars, Skirts, Saree....I luv them all... Clothes are too lucky for girls I guess!!:)
5. Rapunzel- what is she famous for?And I love that!
6. Girls given special importance E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E.
7. I can even drive without license... suupaaahh!
   
8. Crowd following;)
9. L.i.p.g.l.o.s.s
10. Too much protection from guy friends!Ain't that nice?;) Feels damn good!!
11. Mehendis....
    
12. Love to be dad's girl:)
13. Chappals... [Blore the best place to buy]
14. G.O.S.S.I.P, Secrets ... without this GIRLS won't exist
    
15. I can smile a lot in difficult times than my dad [Guys in that case]
16. Super support for many men in this world[Even for girls]
    

"Behind every man's success there is a women" - I believe in this!:)

*signing off*
~shara~