mE Maharashtrian

Almost the whole of Maharashtra is gathering behind Pratibha tai as she gears to don the role of the First Citizen of India. I too feel proud that a Maharashtrian will, after 60 years, get to the top most position of the country [1]. With the Sena choosing regionalism over Hindutva, her victory is almost certain. However, in our joy we have conveniently forgotten that Shivraj Patil and Sushilkumar Shinde were no less [2] Maharashtrians. So what if she lacks the charisma a President is expected to have [3]. Mrs. G, has played her cards very well again - there was no way the woman-factor could be ignored by the coalition partners. And lo .. we are set to have the first woman Rashtrapati (? patni :D) A historic moment for Maharashtra .. Hadn't other Maharashtrian big leaders screwed up their chances, we would have in the past had a Maharashtrian Prime Minister too (we know who we are talking of) Jai Maharashtra! [1] - The numbers indicate that it is a foregone conclusion that she will win. [2] - Pratibha Patil is actually Pratibha Patil-Shekhawat, her husband not being a Maharashtrian [3] - Looking back at the Indian Presidents I can remember, is that even a factor to consider?

3-7-9

Gator trio made NBA history by becoming the first 3 from the same school to be picked up in the top 10. So Hawks, Timberwolves and Bulls it is!

JBJ

Saw Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (half today and half yesterday) and actually liked it. Yes, strange coz it has AB Jr. Everyone I know has hated it. Trying to figure out why and this is what I get ... -Doesn't drag along -Not the same old plot (though fairly predictable) -Not too mushy and not too comic -And the important 'across-the-border romance' angle Certainly a 'one-time must-watch' - maybe even a 'can-watch more than once' Update: I forgot to mention that AB Jr tries to act & in the process overdoes it

INR

The Rupee is becoming stronger by the day - a big concern for the IT industry in India This article puts things into perspective well

we are = we appear ?

Saw Riya Sen [\:D/] today .. I was having lunch at a street vendor's near Times Square and the crew of the film was getting ready for the shoot, & she was standing right NEXT to me. She didnt have a schedule then, it seems, which explains her in a simple attire sans makeup, which brings us to the topic. I thought it was her, but wasn't sure [1] and hence didn't go out and talk with her (how do I talk with someone I don't recognize). Later a friend told me that she was shooting in NY since 3-4 days and I was like shittt ... But the fact is that she looked nothing like she is 'made to look' in movies, photoshoots and the ramp. Makeup and costumes are all it takes to generate the oomphs - I swear, even today - before lunch time, I must have seen atleast a 100 females[2] who looked way better than her[3]. I know most people don't have any special/not-so-special liking towards Riya, but I do (DID to be precise). the world is make-belief ,      things are not what they appear; your mask is very thin,      dropping it is a constant fear... [1] - I recognized Rajpal Yadav - who looked lost walking along towards the shoot as his secretary was way ahead of him and he stopped arnd looking for her and I told myself doesnt he look like him- Then his phone rang and he said 'pahunch raha hoon bhai - mere bina kahaan shuru hogi shooting' . I saw golden-haired Jimmy Shergill too - no comments there [2]- walk on the Times Square and you'll know [3] - there have been better days also :D

back to good old habits

Its 1 am and I am changing my blog theme .. so much like the old[i] days - "ME's back " i - can events that took place a year and half back be called old? whatever...

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