So much to Say !!

Hello People !

Writing a blog after so many days. Well, it's not so much of a blog but more a listing of what I am going to publish on it very soon !
Trip to Home and then Punjab - to be more precise, Chandigarh, Amritsar and Ludhiana.
Review of a couple of books: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling. On that note, I would like to mention that I am currently reading Deception Point by Dan Brown and Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.
And finally about my recently grown interest in F-1.

A Lot Like Love

Several of my friends told me that I haven't done a posting on my blog in a long long time... So I thought lets make a small posting and tell you how am I making good of this life.
Well, life is not sailing smoothly but still its not rocking in the storm as well. Have spent a decent summer vacation doing my first stage of the final project. Saw quite a lot of movies but there's one for now which I would like you to see

A Lot Like Love *ing Ashton Kutcher, Amanda Peet. (recommended only if you like romantic movies with situational comedy)

Won't say much about the movie because "Don't! Don't ruin it!"

Au revoir

Love Story - The Movie

Amazing Movie. Though people would ask me - "Hey, does this beat Serendipity ;)". Ah.. well, you cannot actually compare the movies. Both are of romantic genre but even so, there is something inherently different in the time and the way the movies have been made. I simply loved Ali Macgraw. My God, her smile is killing. And her acting has been simply superb. For Ryan O'Neal, he is cool looking hunk and impresses a lot with his express of emotions towards the end. All in all, a movie not to miss.

I hope no body is unaware of the fact that Love Story has been made from a novel by Erich Segal. I am surely not going to miss that novel now. :)

My Desktop on 19-Apr-2005

Sexy Porsche on my Desktop.

News! News!! Novell announced release of SuSE Linux 9.3. Would be soon upgrading to that. Has some awesome features typical to SuSE.

Valfi

Finally, the day had came, when IIT decided to mark the stay of class of 2001. Though, I still have another year to stay here, I had my valfi (valedictory function). Thanks to my ex-roomie SG, Baronia, Zumar for writing a wonderful profile for me. And how can I forget my department fellows especially DD Micro. You rock ppl! That day, I didn't get senti and all but I did want to say something.I guess, I didn't want to spoil the fun you had during my profile.

Here are some of the pics of my valfi.



Just making sure all my friends were there before the start of the profile



Here's me :)



And so it begins. The Profile!



All my friends. Thanks for being there.



Mittal reading my profile. Baronia(to his left, standing).



Listening intently.



Answering to questions on the anecdotes and the infinite blunders I did during my stay and otherwise.



A hearty laugh on another of those funny memories.



Waiting for another anecdote to crack.



Turned to red.



You have got so many of those moments.



and it continued...



My ex-roomie, SG, behind me. Enjoying every moment.



Finally, getting a little senti. :)

I will always miss you guys. Those who will be leaving this year, I don't know how to thank you for the wonderful moments I shared with you. Kevin Arnold had a time of his own and so did I. These were indeed my WONDER YEARS.

My Desktop on 06-Apr-2005

This is new on the list - Romola Garai. Adore her for her smile and cool dancing in the movie "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights".

Background Hum hit the stands on 5th April

After all the hard work my team and I put in, Background Hum is born. Thanks to all you guys - Shriram, Sandeep, Abhijeet, Sandhya, Aneesh, Lalit, Vivek, Anshu, Anurag, Gaurav and Nishant. You guys rocked and the result is here.
It feels so great after getting compliments like amazing work and we never expected so huge. :)

For all my friends who wish to have a peek at what Background Hum is all about, visit the homepage of BH and see for yourself.

http://www.ee.iitb.ac.in/backgroundhum/

My Desktop on 11-Mar-2005

Look at the cute and adorable Dakota Fanning. Saw her in Sean Penn starred "I am Sam". She is a blue-eyed angel. And what an acting for her age. Amazing!

Feeling of Love!!

My friend forwarded this. It's a wonderful story.


Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love.
One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all constructed boats and left. Except for Love.

Love was the only one who stayed. Love wanted to hold out until the last possible moment.

When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to ask for help.

Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said, "Richness, can you take me with you?"
Richness answered, "No, I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat. There is no place here for you."

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel. "Vanity, please help me!"
"I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat," Vanity answered.

Sadness was close by so Love asked, "Sadness, let me go with you." "Oh . . . Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!"

Happiness passed by Love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her.

Suddenly, there was a voice, "Come, Love, I will take you." It was an elder. So blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were going. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way. Realizing how much was owed the elder, Love asked Knowledge, another elder, "Who Helped me?"

"It was Time," Knowledge answered.
"Time?" asked Love. "But why did Time help me?"
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, "Because only Time is capable of understanding how valuable Love is."

My Desktop on 05-Mar-2005

with cute Jessica Boehrs on it. Lovely smile, eh ?

Ed

Hi Friends and Folks!

I have a good news for you. I have been selected in the 3 member editorial team for the first issue of my department magazine. This would be my first work as an editor and of this kind. I am really excited about it. :-).
Wish me luck!

Affirmation

Another one of my favourites among English songs. From Savage Garden. I just love the lyrics and the music and the vigour with which the song was sung.


I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem
I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love 'til you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

I believe you can't control or choose your sexuality
I believe that trust is more important than monogamy
I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul
I believe that family is worth more than money or gold
I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair
I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love 'til you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

I believe forgiveness is the key to your own happiness
I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed
I believe that God does not endorse TV evangelists
I believe in love surviving death into eternity

I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love 'til you've been burned
I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side
I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

Say what, do you BeLIvE ?

Tum Bin

I was seeing this movie again today (22 Feb) and I remembered this song again which is my all time favourite. It's the title song of the movie. Here is the lyrics.

Tum Bin Kya Hai Jeena, Kya Hai Jeena
Tum Bin Kya Hai Jeena
Tum Bin Jiya Jaaye Kaise, Kaise Jiya Jaaye Tum Bin
Sadiyon Se Lambi Hai Raatein, Sadiyon Se Lambe Hue Din
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai

Phir Shaame Tanhayi Jaagi, Phir Yaad Tum Aa Rahe Ho
Phir Jaan Nikalne Lagi Hai, Phir Mujhko Tadpa Rahe Ho
Phir Mujhko Tadpa Rahe Ho
Is Dil Mein Yaadon ke Mele Hain, Tum Bin Bahut Hum Akele Hain
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai

Kya Kya Na Socha Tha Maine
Kya Kya Na Sapne Sajaye
Kya Kya Na Chaha Tha Dil Ne
Kya Kya Na Armaan Jaagaye
Kya Kya Na Armaan Jaagaye
Is Dil Se Toofan Guzarte Hain
Tum Bin To Jeete Na Marte Hain
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai
Tum Bin Jiya Jaaye Kaise, Kaise Jiya Jaaye Tum Bin
Sadiyon Se Lambi Hai Raatein, Sadiyon Se Lambe Hue Din
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai
Aaa Jao Laut Kar Tum, Yeh Dil Keh Raha Hai



Who else can love this song than a hopless romantic like me ! :-)
I know you know the lyrics but even then I posted. Achchca lagta hai (I feel good).

My Desktop on 20-Feb-2005

Traditional Day 2005

This year, the "Traditional Day" was celebrated on the 14th Feburary (Valentine's Day! I know).
Thanks to EESA (Electrical Engineering Students Association) for arranging for snacks :-)

Well, I couldn't arrange for kurta/pyjama or pathani suit, so went in IITian's dress. Yeah right! Jeans with a Kurti(doesn't qualifies to be called a Kurta :D) and the traditional Sikh turban.


Here a few pics.

My Batchmates





This year's attraction. Profs on the ramp although they didn't get notified of the festival otherwise they also participate. Nonetheless, they should their sportive spirit by walking on the ramp for us.


Prof. R.K. Shevgaonkar(HoD) on left and Prof. A.M. Kulkarni on the right. In the middle, Prof. B.G. Fernandes.


Prof. V.M. Gadre doing the style.


From Left: Prof. Girish Kumar and Prof. M.C. Chandorkar pleasing the crowds.

Finally, me on the ramp :-) ...

My Sketches!!

These are a few of my sketches.
This sketch of the little girl is one of my first sketches.



This work is the best sketch I have done uptil date(according to me).

McLaren at Techfest 2005

Hi Folks!!
Here are some kewl pics of Mercedes Benz McLaren Formula-1 Car. My friend Atul, had come all the way from Pune to attend TF and all these photos - courtesy him.

Who is most happy ?

Nobody's more happier than a little child. Free from all the worries of the world !

Lonely

Here it is - my first english poem. I still wonder how it came out of me. Good or bad, it's for you to decide.


Lonely here, I feel,
Don't know why do I reel,
Times come and fly,
But I hear no reply,
In my heart, there is a twitch,
But nothing helps,
Its torn and no one can stitch.

Alone here I am, in the garden of thoughts.
I see pansies, and I think I am lost.
I see thee rose,
And I want to sing,
But only comes, a sad prose.

I close my eyes,
I see your face,
My soul tries to find you,
But there's nothing but space.

O, now I know,
Sweet is Love,
And you - my lovely,
But torture it is,
To be away and lonely.

Fasana

Another one from Divs. I just love her poems.

Jab mausam main bahar ayegi

Baagh main nayi koi kali muskurayegi

Bhavra jab uske liye geet gungunayega

Tumhe bhule se hi par yeh deewana yaad ayega

Shaam ko jab suraj dhal jayega

Raat ka kaala andhera chhayega

Chand sitaron ko pyar ka tarana sunayega

Tumhe bhi meri mohabbat ka fasana yaad ayega

Ek din tumhe guzra zamana yaad ayega

Kuch dhundle chehro main mera chehra nazaar ayega

Kuch bhuli bisri baataon main meri zaara si koi baat yaad ayegi

Jo tumhe mere pyar ka ehsaas dila jayegi

Phir shayad meri mohabbat ek fasana ban jayegi

Ae Mere Deewane Yaar

This wonderful poem is from my friend Divya. (Thanks for dedicating this to me Divs). :-)

Ae mere deewane yaar
Khud par kar zaara sa aitbar
Mana tu hai bada bekarar
Tere dil par nahi tera ikhtiyar
Par thoda sa kar intezar
Ae mere deewane yaar yehi to hai pyar

Humko bhi to milna hai usse ek bar
Jiska karta hai tu shaamo sehar deedar
Jise dhoondti hai teri naazar
Jo aayi hai teri zindagi main banke bahar
Layi hai tere chehre par nayi nikhar
Ae mere deewane yaar yehi to hai pyar

Abhi to dekha tha use pehli baar
Abhi to hui hai akhe char
Abhi to kiya hai tune izhaar
Abhi to chal rahi hai meethi takraar
Yeh kar degi use bhi ek din bekaraar
Ae mere deewane yaar yehi to hai pyaar

Ab tak to woh teri chahat se thi bekhabar
Hoga teri chahat ka uspar dheere dheere asar
To kya hua agar aaj karti hai inkar
Kab tak na sunegi tere dil ki pukar
Kar legi ek din akhir ikraar
Ae mere deewane yaar yehi to hai pyar!!!!

Match: Fourthies Vs Sophies - commentary thru pics

Clear Blue Sky! Weather is good today. This is Harry reporting from IIT grounds. Back to Sunny.


All set to PLAY


All set. Go!!


The Spectators


Aur ye teen lukkhe


Megha: Bola to bola.. doobara poochne ka nahi...kya..
Pauly... tu kyon itna khush ho raha hai


Hey Paul! Nice glance man!


Ameya: Meri Awaaz Suno :p


Kitna pain maaroge mujhe... (Mohit in thoughts)


Meena ki firki ka jadoo chal gaya


Middle stump knocked off... Nice bowling Harry!!


2 hue ki nahi...
furious Devoo with the maths...


See the smug look at our Vampire(Mohit Garg)


The Winning Team


Another shot of the Winning team.. One's just not enough :)


Sophies:
Ye na-insaafi hai Jugde saahab...
Hum haare nahi hain...

All photos with better resolution available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/skyknight/