Rest in Peace

He died a silent death, without telling anyone, and no one could save him :(.

Before you start making any guesses, I am talking about our dear Chandrayaan-I. He served us for 312 days before getting lost into space, less than half as long as the intended two-year mission.

I was particularly fascinated by the success of Chandrayaan. It was a stamp of Indian scientific prowess to the rest of the world. I followed all the news related to the project and would become as elated & proud as a child on hearing about the achievements of the Indian "baby".

But as all good things should come to an end, the Chandrayaan also had to. But all kudos to ISRO and other scientists related to the project. You deserve a standing ovation for realizing the Indian dream. Hats off to you!

And Chandrayaan, may you rest in peace!

Swine Land....Life changed :(

Week 1: Swine Flu -...ahh....crap.. one more "fancy" flu after SARS & bird flu......it has only affected Mexicans.....why shd I be worried
Week 3: It is only in North America: it can't happen to me
Week 5: It happens to only those Indians, who go abroad, I can't get affected
Week 7: only 1-2 cases in India, that too in Delhi, no need to worry!
Week 10:It has come to pune....I shd be careful....but chillax.....it has infected only city ppl till now.
Week 12: One death in Pune, 2 cases reported in Akurdi.......its just a matter of time now when it comes to Bajaj & then me...I am damn scared!

I am sure many my colleagues around me, must be going through same feelings & emotions from indifference to worry & being scared. Everyone around me is panicked & terrorized......& everyone means "everyone". The rumors are spreading faster than light. Nobody wants to go out, nobody wants to eat out, every time a person sneezes, or has fever, we look at him with apprehension.

But there's a silver lining too (sorry to bring this in this crisis time)......The "Tamiflu" manufacturers must be jumping with joy......the 24 X 7 news channels have again got a lot of 'masala' to show on air......innocent school kids have got their leaves......I ve started receiving calls from those friends/ relatives who
never bothered to call me in 2 yrs!

Jokes apart....i m feeling helpless,wat should & wat can i do now, this week i am planning to go to Malshesh Ghat for picnic.....shd i go or not.....other possible time pass activities....write blog(s).........call friends.. ne body with some better suggestions?? pls advice me......
Meanwhile I will just watch n wait...when it happens to me!

Love Aaj Kal- Pyaar ka naya Angle?

Yesterday I watched Love Aaj Kal (LAK). Finally I got to see a nice refreshing movie after a long time.
The film starts with & talks ab8 "modern day love" -where long distance relationships do not work & there is no place for any sentiapa! As the movie catches its pace, it manages to easily & successfully change our notion(s), and that too without throwing any big funda at us, it beautifully depicts that love & relationships are independent of time, place, distance and generation!.........from Heer-Ranjha to Romeo-Juliet to 1960's Veer-Harleen (Saif Role 1) to aaj ke Jai-Meera(Saif Role 2).

There are two stories running parallel to each other with Saif in double role. Both the stories complement each other well & where Veer Paaji becomes an inspiration for our modern day "mango man” -aam aadmi Jai. The director has done remarkable justice to both the stories & Saif has played both roles with great panache.
LAK is beautifully shot at various locations arnd the world but the best locations are without any doubt in dil walon ki saadi "Dilli".

In short,if you have not watched it yet, grab some popcorn and go & watch it today, for you will not realize how the 2.5 hrs have passed away.