To BathE or not to BathE

To BathE or not to BathE

Shakespeare once said - To be or not to be, that is the question.. When you read between the lines u realise he was talking about bathing.

Each day as we wake up, we are already somewhat late. Once late, why should one spend unnecessary time on things not that necessary. There is an office to go to/a lecture to attend/a school bus to catch. With so many important things at hand, it is but a wise decision to skip the unwanted. Now why do people make such a hue and cry for a matter as nonsensical as bathing. Isnt there other important stuff to do.

And if your argument is that "Eeww thats grose, how can one not take a bath everyday!", then while it is acceptable for Summers, why spoil one's winters! I mean without the heat and dust, doesnt one generally stay clean that time of the year??

Chilly Myth Part 2

Chilly Myth

Part 2

We are nearing the end of December, and it'll soon be January.. Its chilly in Delhi and other northern parts of the country(India that is). Now we call it Winter here(The season that is), but the thing that got me wondering is that what do they call it in areas where it aint that chilly? Say a city like Mumbai, or Kolkota? Is it called Warm Winters or December Summer, January Autumn maybe?

It may be an obvious answer for many, but it did get me and many of my friends thinking.. So i am seriously seeking an answer.. anyone?

Chilly Myth - http://i-dout.blogspot.com/2008/02/chilly-myth.html

Wedding Partea!

Wedding Partea!

Its weddings all around this time of the year.
Hate them, like them ,but u've definitely been to some of them.

Lets take a quick look at the Extended Menu of The Big Fat Indian Wedding -
Snacks(Paneer Tikka, samosa and so on) , Chaat Papdi, Pav Bhaji, Fruit Chaat, Gol Gappe(Pani Puri), Chowmein. Moving on to the main course, u'll get - Dal Makhni, Paneer(all variants), Dal Fry, Chole, Naan, Roti, etc. Then Sweet Dishes like Gulab Jamun, Barfi, Jalebi, Halwa, Ice Cream lure you towards the end.

That leaves us with the one section that supports them all - Beverages. You have - Juices, Cold Drinks, Hot Milk(Kesar Wala), Coffee, Water(Mineral).

So, thats one sumptuous meal right there, comprising it all, leaving nothing important out, right? Wrong!

Where is the Tea in the Wedding Partea?? I mean you serve every possible dish in the history of mankind, but what about the innocent tea, what wrong has it done to the wedding planners or the bride/groom family to not get included in Wedding's Hall of Fame! I say spare a thought for the tea drinkers who might be looking for a harmless cuppa right after their over stuffed meal!

Eagle Kill

Eagle Kill

Life is too short, Time is running out

Moments are too many, and days are too canny
The world is racing, your pulse is pacing
As u read this text, you don't know what's next
So, don't worry so much about the unpaid Bill,

Just take a deep breath, sit back and Eagle Kill..

(Eagle = Cheel(Chill), Kill = Maar)

Not funny eh? I know! :D

Her Name's Ms Kaul

Her Name's Ms Kaul

Its time to reveal her true identity

I met her back in college. Was in my second year then.

We saw each other a lot, but our interactions were short lived.

Actually it was a friend of mine who introduced me to her.

Strangely enough, if not me , then my friends would make it a point to remind me of her.

We exchanged glances through the day, at times even in the night, especially during exam time.

I soon introduced her to more friends of mine, without any of them realizing she was the one.

Its been many years now, and we've stuck with each other through thick and thin..

I would say... "Tring Tring".. Oops, gotta go, my phone's ringing...

Naah, its just Ms Kaul..

(Read Miss Call)

I Found Her..

I Found Her

It finally happened

I dont know how, when or where , but it just happened, i found her

We've always been close, spending hours on end with each other. Anytime, anyday, anywhere, she's been there for me
Very supportive, extremely helpful,she's always suggesting possible solutions to all my problems

The trait i most admire about her is her simplicity, the ease with which she gets things done

Even though her work keeps her really busy, but i can't seem to remember the last time she didnt have time for me

Its her, She's the one..
The Gal of my dreams
Googal..
(read Google)

Whether Weather Best Breaks Ice?

Whether Weather Best Breaks Ice?

Picture this - A social gathering. You are there. You meet people. You dont really know them. You have nothing to talk about. You think. You feel uncomfortable. You think again. There's silence.. And then somebody says the magical words - "Its really hot today". Then the whole lot pitches in, "yes yes!" , "actually its more humid than its hot", "there is no breeze", "it should rain sometime soon i tell you", "its all because of global warming" and on go the weather experts to finally end up in a real time conversation.

Incase you havent been able to comprehend what this was all about, then dont blame yourself..

Left = Right..yaa, Right

Left = Right.. yaa, Right

Why does everything everytime have to be 'Right'? Why is it that we differentiate between Wrong and 'Right'? Why is the Hindi version of the 'Right' = Seedha(considered good) and Left = Ulta(considered bad)?

I say.. spare a thought for the left handed population. Just because the world is dominated by 'Right' handed individuals doesnt give us undue 'Right' to make them feel left out. For instance, just think how you would have felt if the "Enter key" on the keyboard was on your left instead of your 'Right'.

Something needs to be done about all this.. something needs to be done 'Right' now!

Maggi 2 Minute Noodles?

Maggi 2 Minute Noodles?

Now Maggi's one of the most liked dishes by anybody.. anywhere.. ever..

Not that i am a big fan,but its a fact, that kids to elders to kids to elders, they all love it. Reason - taste, ease of avaialability and the fact that you can prepare it in 2 Minutes.. Can You?

Lets make Maggi -
1) Cut the Pack and Sachet
2) Empty contents in a bowl of water
3) Start the flame.
4) Boil, Boil and Boil.. - The time depends on how raw a meal can you eat.

Now by the best of standards, all this takes you a minimum of 5 minutes!(it takes me more all the time).. so then the question is that why are they called Maggi 2 Minute Noodles???

The Chilly Myth

The Chilly Myth

Well i was wondering the other day, and here i am writing about it.

Its Chilly right now in Delhi. Its "Cold", but we say its "Chilly".

Then there is this spice that some people eat. It goes by the name of "Chilli" too. There are two kinds of Chilly - Red Chilli, Green Chilli.

Radio Mirchi, the Radio Station has a Chilli as its Logo.

Now Radio Mirchi's Punchline is "It's Hot".

So the question arises - Is Chilly 'Cold' or is it 'Hot'?

Does one use the term to refer to something 'Cold', or does one use the term to refer to something 'Hot'?

Answers Please...

Embarrassingly Funny Moments!

Embarrassingly Funny Moments!

There used to be this column in these things called “Slambooks”, which used to say - “Most Embarassing Moment : ” . This post here is dedicated to all such moments, moments that are embarassing for one, but funny for everyone :)

The Fire what??

Class 12th, mind you, in Bold letters, Class 12th. My English examination(not the final boards), and we'd to write an essay or something. I don't remember how, but i had to write something about a Fire Brigade. “Fire Brigade”, simple word, isnt it? Oh so easy to remember.. Oh so hard to forget.. so,i am writing, and writing, and i reach the place where i have to mention the “Fire Brigade”.. and what happens to me.. i go blank! I cant remember the thing that one has to call if there's a fire someplace, i know its “Fire something”, but cant remember the exact term. So, i show some creativity, and come up with a term by myself. The term i coin is - “FIRE AMBULANCE”!!! And then i actually wrote that in the answer sheet.. The sheet came back with the term encircled. To top it all, the teacher was Nath Ma'am!(u'd know her if u studied in Apeejay Noida).

Its one of those incidents that just stay with you for the rest of your life :) but its all fun i must say :)

Tea and Biscuits.. Made for Each other..

Tea and Biscuits

Tea and Biscuits,

What a combination,

It seems to be made in heaven,
Every bite is infinitely better when dipped in tea,
why it so happens is still a mystery,
be it Bourbon, Monaco or the omnipresent Parle G,
its something to dip a biscuit in tea..

Accidents do occur, its heartbreaking to see ur biscuit break in half,
but such is life, and thats why its best to forget about it with a laugh :)
No matter how many u eat, there is always a crave for some more,
and that is precisely what keeps happy the nearby kirane wala store :)

This was the story of Biscuits and Tea,
one that will surely go down in every body's memory..

Another approriate heading for this post - Why some poems dont get published!! :D

Back to School :) :) ??

U have heard that phrase before havent u? well i have too.. but what happened yesterday gave it a completely new meaning.. I was discussing with a friend of mine as to how happy and content do school going kids look.. the crux of the discussion was, that its best when we were kids, and were in School.. To which, my friend jokingly suggested...

"Why dont u take admission in Class Nursery???"

A statement, an idea , a feeling which seemed awesome to mee!!!! I say why cant we take admission in School once again :) There aint no rule stopping u from doing that, is there?? U'll crack the written, u'll crack the interview.. and u obviously wud be 4+( thats the basic age requirement :D ) So then, why not :)

Years of joyful living once again :)

The House is now open for discussion :) Lets see what others think abt this :)

P.S : U r not allowed to get too practical when u post ur comment.. Dont say "oh u have to start earning now, and so on!" or any of that , just flow with the emotion.. of going back to Class Nursery :)

The 2:00 am Conversation

Heyy, guess what, i already found my first unimportant topic to post!

The following is an excerpt from a Yahoo Messenger Conversation between me and my Friend Deepti.. this was a time, when both of ur were getting really bored in our holidays, and had nothing better to do than come up with the following conversation.. Read On..

The 2:00 am Conversation -

raja_prateek : so wat else?
deepti_gupta : kuch nahi ya..
deepti_gupta : velagiri..
raja_prateek :ya how can there be kuch bhi
deepti_gupta : tu bata
raja_prateek : there are things to tell when u do something the whole day
raja_prateek : No how can u describe Velagiri
raja_prateek : main kya bataun
raja_prateek : Nothing as such
raja_prateek : tu koi particular Q pooche to bataun
deepti_gupta : he bhagwan
raja_prateek : well ya u can say i talk a lot
deepti_gupta : u do no doubt
raja_prateek : I do no doubt
raja_prateek : i solve no doubt
raja_prateek : of y friends
raja_prateek : *of my friends
raja_prateek : Thats was the Worst PJ ever
deepti_gupta : it ws definitely
raja_prateek : see i am intelligent :)
raja_prateek : i know wat is wat
raja_prateek : and wat is no wat
raja_prateek : *not
deepti_gupta : maaf kar ya
raja_prateek : Watt is the Unit of Electricity
raja_prateek : actually Watt Hour is
raja_prateek : Kilo Watt Hour
deepti_gupta : i dnt wanna knw
raja_prateek : u dont wanna know wat???
deepti_gupta : wat r u sayin?? i cnt make head or tail out of it
raja_prateek : Head or Tail are the 2 sides of a coin..
raja_prateek : actually Head and Tail
raja_prateek : Give up Deepti
deepti_gupta : yeah i knw dats wat m sayn
raja_prateek : Give up
deepti_gupta : both sides of d coin
raja_prateek : Give up, say u Lose
raja_prateek : then i'll stop
raja_prateek : LOSER
deepti_gupta : i wnt
raja_prateek : L-)
raja_prateek : Okkkkkk
deepti_gupta : :-P
raja_prateek : so wat was ur name again...
raja_prateek : Deepti
deepti_gupta : yes
raja_prateek : u know PTI is a News Agency
raja_prateek : and when u say it with a lot of Flair, u say
deepti_gupta : i knw..wat do u hav 2 say about dat nw
raja_prateek : The PTI
deepti_gupta : the pti
deepti_gupta : dat is deepti
raja_prateek : or Dee PTI
deepti_gupta : thanx..
raja_prateek : DEEPTI
raja_prateek : Thats How u got ur name
deepti_gupta : i gt it b4 u told me
raja_prateek : Aunty being an English Hons Grad
deepti_gupta : u loser
raja_prateek : was talking to Uncle this One ORNING
raja_prateek : mORNING
deepti_gupta : ya m listenin
raja_prateek : over this News article that was there in the Newspaper
deepti_gupta : noooooooooooooooooooooo
deepti_gupta : bachao mujhe is paagal se
raja_prateek : so she said, " Oh How Lovely, this artile is by Dee PTI" !!!
raja_prateek : To which Uncle said
raja_prateek : Ohhh
raja_prateek : know what
raja_prateek : it sounds nice
raja_prateek : we'll name our Second Child that
raja_prateek : Dee PTI
deepti_gupta: dats cool
raja_prateek : and if we have a third one, we'll name him Dee TOI !!
deepti_gupta : nt dat bad actually
deepti_gupta : bas nw shut up


~~~~ END OF CONVERSATION ~~~~

:)