Home is where life is :) (Heaven On Mother Earth)

Travel to Paris, London, Venice, Sydney, Vancouver or Rome;
I bet, there can never be a place as beautiful as your Home!

Well, I feel, the beauty that makes home, the most special and second-to-none;
Is, of the immense internal bliss which home makes us feel and experience in ton!

Home completes you, filling up that void in your soul;
Making you realize, the true meaning of life in whole!

Never stops radiating the unconditional love and warmth of your parents;
Has the potential to invoke a quarrel with your sibling, that never ends;
Creates a perfect ambiance, to spend time happily with your close friends;
After marriage, it also depicts responsibility with joy; that totally blends!

Home is only where you can always be yourself, reflecting your mood;
Happy or sad, Naughty or sweet, Calm or angry, Harsh or kind, bad or good!

At home, you do not feel afraid to hurt the feelings of your dear ones;
You do not have any inhibition in expressing yourself, not even once;

You do not think twice before you act, you are just your spontaneous self;
Which, the outside world forces you to hide/lose, somewhere deep within yourself!

There is no cuisine that can substitute your mother’s food;
Made with ingredients of absolute love and care, properly brewed!

Every human being loves to be loved, understood and pampered;
This is a universal truth and home delivers it without being tampered!

How much ever older you get, you remain a kid in your parents' eyes;
Who feel genuinely happy and proud, at your every smallest rise;
And the pleasure you derive from this, is much beyond any price!

To me, Home is not a particular place or the house you boast;
Home is where life is; Home has your people with whom you connect the most!

For all those who are lost in this artificial, mechanical, materialistic world;
All I say is, never miss opportunities that get you home; don’t place them on-hold!

Often, visit your family and friends or invite them to where ever you are;
After all, they form your sweet home, making your life worth living for!

If both don’t seem to happen then simply close your eyes and feel them in your heart;
Belong with them by making your heart your home; this becomes easy and short!

You have just one life and your home definitely makes you live it right and real;
Giving you the strength to face the world with an attitude “Nothing is big deal”!

Keep in mind, you are not defined by what you earn, buy, possess or own;
It’s your home that gives you your true identity; which has your seeds sown!!

Arriba!!...Andele!!

( I'm not much of a football follower .. but FIFA is difficult to ignore :) Currently watching the consolation prize match. Go! Germany :))

Frankly speaking, I got a chance to watch only five matches fully in this tournament so far, and the rest, managed the highlights. I feel so lucky to have watched the semis live ( Spain vs Germany ). Whoa! football game is so beautiful :) I was actually supporting Germany but then in the end, the better team won and I do have a heart that is happy with this result :D

I love the way the young Germans have played throughout this world cup. Fearless, confident, attacking, aggressive, quick, energetic and most importantly greedy for goals. The way they thrashed England, Argentina out .. huh! ruthless! commendable performances. Will keep lingering in our memories for long. But hard luck, they couldn't rise to the occassion. They failed when it was very much required to triumph. I would not say they under-performed. I rather say they were not allowed to perform ( slightly cos of the pressure, mostly by the splendid spaniards )

Its simple, Germans were outplayed! Got to accept it! So I have :)
I have even gone one step further in extending my support for Spain to lift the cup of life . See, its again simple, I always back sensibility, genius and class.. he he he :D . I could witness all the three in the manner in which the Spaniards played this beautiful game. In quarterfinals they were defensive and in the semis fully charged. May be that is what is needed while playing big games. Opt your style based on the opponent you face. Spain just showed that style can vary but not the motto "If own the ball, you own the game!"


After the match was over, I just hit the bed with the thought, Puyol will become the talk of the world for a long time. After all, he scored the golden goal which was responsible for his team to reach their first ever world cup finals. "Hail you boy! you created history".

Woke up the next morning, immediately swtiched on the television set (channel names not disclosed)
Channel #40, breaking news - "Paul, the real hero"
Me - "Paul?? ooops! poor fella, his name is mispelled. Its Puyol"
To channel # 37 , top news - "Paul did it again"
Me - "What the hell? am I getting it wrong or ? Fine, I am still not out of sleep"
Switched to another prime news channel and found Paul again. Grrrr!! ok, ok, let me wait for the detailed bulletin.

Heard the info and then I infered this "It is not a big bad world but a big MAD world" wow!! :D A football game is won by an octopus? ( Fyi, Paul is an octopus ) The Germans wanna kill it? Spain PM offers state protection for it? Haigo! heights of craziness! And this is what you call it "21st century non sense".

Well, I understand only one thing clear here... All that takes to become an ultra famous bookie is to get yourself transformed into an octopus! ( Whoa, awful )
And hey Paul is not the reason I support Spain.. Come on ya, I mentioned my views already.. dint I? :P

Well, the country which is often compared to SA in cricket (as in best team but no WC title), the country where from the real madrids and the barcelona FCs originate, this is a real opportunity to make it to the top of the podium.

Guess it shouldn't be waka waka anymore .. its got to be la copa de la vida!!
So lets sing... Here we go, ale ale ale! go go go ale ale ale!
ARRIBA SPAIN :)

I salute you! Master :)

(Dedicating to the gentleman whom I admire. This is for the respect he shows for his game!)

Wwwooowww!! Sachin paaji scored a double ton in ODI cricket!
Terrific, Incredible, Awesome, Genious, Excellent, Brilliant, Great!

These are only few of the many adjectives/words that form a part of the lavish praise!
From the master's billions of fans around the world,who are right now basking in his craze!

Whatt an innings! Whatt a fabulous feat!
His batting today was a grand visual treat!

The maestro's technique,finese,timing,perfection,power!
Awwww!! He is the greatest legend ever!

Creating/Re-writing history is his routine!
Breaking/setting records in umpteen!

His avarice for runs is never satiable!
This match being a proof of it; undeniable!

Made the fastest bowler in the world look like a fool!
Hitting sixes, fours and singles; By batting super cool!

Time, when his critics constantly pressurize him to quit ODI and play only test!
This man comes out undeterred, unyielding; Achieves his and the game's best!

The more, the runs he hit!
The stronger these words fit!
"Just shut up!, I knw when to quit!"

Every breath held; Every mind was restless!
Every hand clasped; Every face was nervous!

This was the case of all the spectators; total unrest!
As the little master was scaling towards cricket's Everest!

He celebrated his achievement elegantly; majestic n marvelous!
Same fashion as he has done in the past; Despite this score being stupendous!

That is the way he is, as always humble!
And moves ahead in his career with no fumble!

Keeps sending everyone a remainder;
That age is just another mere number!

Hope the team backs Sachin by playing well, in the world cup!
Cos we knw our hero will play his life out there; fully pepped up!

Yours is a tiger's eye; just focussing on that unreached mile!
Best of luck Paaji! Fingers crossed! End your career in style!

Congrats :) our first lady :P

This day that year, precisely two years earlier;
Happened "The Occasion" which remains very dear!

It was our best friend's wedding;
With all mantras, prayers & bells ringing!

That auspicious moment, the 'knot' was tied;
Our faces were emot-icons, couldn't hide!

This institution has transformed our naive gal into a responsible lady;
Who is handling this phase of her life with an attitude:"I am all ready"!

She is the first wicket down of our threesome;
The fact that, she is taken in safe hands is awesome!

Even today, I can hardly believe that she's not single, anymore;
Cos nothing at all has changed btw us, if so, it has only matured more!

Our thanks to u, 'Her Man' ,for truly liking her for what she is;
And letting her be the way, she wants to be, as your Mrs!

Wish you both a very happy wedding anniversary;
May you live your dreams and always be merry!

A warm welcome...

Once again, it's that time of the year now, The Beginning :)

The game called "life" is all set for another new inning!

When the clock strikes 12, you start to hear these words in your ear

"Wish you a very happy and a prosperous New Year"!

Best and hearty wishes keep pouring in

From all your friends, family and kin!

Creates an ambiance of excitement n joy, all around you

Resulting in positive energy and relentless hope gushing within you!

Everyone is keen to move forward fast

With the lessons learnt from the past!

Plans for the year ahead get bright visions

With carefully analysed n followable resolutions!

So now, as the first decade of the 21st century gets completely over

Lets all sincerely pray that the coming next, produce a fortune shower!

Me with an undying spirit that 2010 will reach the "greatness pinnacle"

Looking forward to it, with a strong desire "To witness a miracle!" :)

WISH U ALL A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED 2010 :)

Fool by choice or force? :P

( Note:The opinions expressed below are mine and it is just about the game cricket and the love for it. Nothing more intended. For all those who read this, forget not! to post your comments )

Match 1 :: India Vs WI

Match 2 :: Pak Vs Ausie

Tournament :: ICC Champions Trophy 2009

Yesterday was, in my opinion a rare day in the history of cricket :) To be precise "The Rarest".

Lord Almighty might have been remembered by many fans, but this time the reason was much beyond boundaries :D

Well! let me put the scenario this way...

A die hard Indian fan -- Oh! God, Pls Pak shd win!

A Pakistani fan -- Oh! God, Pls Pak shd lose! :D

Ridiculous isn't it? But it's real, at least the former :) I just cannot still digest the fact that , though India was playing against WI , it was the match btw Ausie and Pak which gained the utmost attention.Even the spectators in Johannesburg ( where India was playing ) were just focused on the screens in the pavilion busy watching the Pak match and just giving a miss to whats happening at the ground there.To top it all, the Indian coach himself n the fellow team members were glued to their TV sets instead of watching their men at the crease. Yes, it was taken for granted that India would rap it off their way n so they did, but all in vain!

Well, I was also one of those craziest fans who did the unimaginable :) Only to realize later that even if you really wish from the bottom of your heart, for your arch rival to taste victory, the cosmos doesn't bother to conspire :P he he he..may be it never wants the rivalry to be on hold, not even for few hrs ( 7-8 hrs, an ODI's time :D). But why did I have to do this kinda out of normal thing? I don't know I just did it. May be this is what you call a true fan mania :P .Fine, chill it! :D

All this frenzy was only for India to qualify themselves for the semis of the ICC champions trophy. For this, it is not only that India win over Windies but also a Pak win was very essential.I know it sounds like bull huh! The fact was neither did we play upto the potential in this tournament nor the weather Gods were in favor of us. So most of us had to do the dumbest thing ever. "Rely on somebody else's performance apart from ours for our progress". Reality bites! :(

Once a man said "Eleven fools are playing and eleven thousand fools are watching". I used to live in denial by just turning down this quote. But now I accept it ;) Indeed I was foolish that day. Yet, I'm happy about it :D

Yours' Friendly...

It's the most beautiful and outstanding relationship;
Not everyone gets a chance in life for its ownership!

Completely reserved only for those lucky ones;
Leaving many, longing for it to happen, atleast once!

Chases away your insecurity feeling;
The words "You are not alone" keeps ringing;

Helps you cross unimaginable boundaries;
With collective confidence and ease!

Connects individuals by a bond, strong and best;
That always passes even life's most critical test!

Teaches you how to be self-less;
Allows you to be yourself without any fuss!

Defined by loving and missing each other;
These two inexplicables make it special n dear!

It is truly a feeling for a lifetime;
We call it true friendship all the time!

Gives you a genuine companion "Friend";
Who is more than glad to come along with you till the end!
Who feels and cares for you from the depth of the heart;
Who accepts you, irrespective of the total, in your mistakes cart!

Yep! I have experienced it;
And I thank God for every bit!

To my frds, this is all wat I have to say;
"Yeh dosti hum nahi chodengey"!!

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY AND WEEK :)

Few Minutes..Yet So Many!!

All Facts, Has Resemblances with Characters very much Living!!
( Incident Location : Oracle Parking Area
Incident Date : Few Months Ago )

Like any other evening, people were waiting for the shuttle service in our Oracle Campus. Tired faces after a day long work were waiting impatiently for the cabs to arrive in time. But this always becomes too much of an expectation as its very difficult to beat the traffic. Yes, these are the cabs upon which the life of so many Oraclites (including me :)) depend for daily commutation from the Hitec City bus stop to the main campus.There is this queue system for "First Come First Served". Its just a virtual line no-one strictly stands in a perfect queue. But worthy of mentioning, in the mornings while coming to office everyone follows it strictly :-).But you see we need to prove tat we are "Human Beings" who think standing in queue is below our dignity,people avoid queuing in the evenings.So now it narrows down to the responsibility of every individual to check whether they fall into the eligible 9 when reaching the parking area. ( only 9 at a time in Tata Qualis ) I was the third person to reach the spot . As time passed by, head count started increasing and by the time the cab arrived there were more than sufficient people. Its a reflex action that the moment ppl see the cab they tend to get into it desperately.
Here comes the questions of basic courtesy...

• why do the late comers try to squeeze themselves in ?
• Do they do it cos they r not able to overcome the reflex or do they do it on purpose ?

Whatever be it .. its just breach of rule! And now began the actual fun ... the guy who had been there from the beginning cud not manage a seat .. but the gal who was not supposed to b in the cab as she had come late .. yeah u guessed it right.. she went in and sat right royally. This guy got really frustrated which was very evident from his reactions. He dint know whom to pull out as he wasn't aware of who came late. Obviously understandable as its not his duty to keep a watch who came 10Th or 11 Th and so on.. The moment cab was full , as typical of any driver , he started driving it! But, this guy did the following

• Asked the driver to stop ( Appreciative gesture :))
• He voiced his disapproval of whatever happened ... "Guys I don't know who came late but I know this much that I shdnt b standing out again waiting for the next cab. So the person who came last pls get out". (Again appreciative one :))

No one was ready to get out..(Pitiful).. cud b either of the below

• The person himself/herself wasn't aware of the fact that he/she did not fall into the criteria.(Come on this is a very corner case... )
• The thought that everyone is oblivious of the fact, so, why the hell shd I get out (Come on yaar.. this is unfair.. don't keep fooling around)
• The thought that "What will others think if I get out now, where in, on the first hand I shdnt have got in at all" (This is ridiculous.. change ur attitude! )

Finally , the guy said as no one was ready to get out.. he has the right to pull out anyone whom he feels that he had seen him/her coming after him but not sure whether he/she was the last one to b in ... (Fair enuf)... he could jus remember only one face and asked that person to pave way for him. But that guy refused to get down as he is one among the 9. Same situation fair from one side and unfair from the other side! .. ( May be this is how life is always .. :).. very beautiful in its true sense..We simply don't understand this and go about thinkng wat other person might b feeling for ur actions.. one thing is very clear that watever you do,there will always be equal and opposite responses .. so always be Just and Fear Not!) This added fuel to the burning fire within him and he started venting out his frustrations on this poor guy who shdnt b facing this situation at all in the first place. There began the so called war of words. The point to be noted here is, the culprit (I wud rather address this person like this only ) sat watching all this without even a pinch of guilt .. Sheer murder of attitude! .. feels sad when u put ur minds very deep into this. Suddenly a gal inside the cab asked the guy to come and sit along with the three people sitting in the middle ( I was one among them ) . We had 2 adjust and accommodate the fourth person in the middle as u knw its ideally a three seater. This guy was very happy and said "Thanks a Lot" to her .. and she reciprocated with the broad smile of having offered a great help.

But the Irony is the culprit was that GAL !!!!

In the End , the person who made the mistake , was appreciated and earned a good name but the person who wasnt even anywhere close to being responsible for such an incident, had to bear the bad name and return back home with irritation.. Huh! Very Strange .. but this is how the present world is! Though I knew who the culprit was, I cudnt do anything as everything happnd in jus few minutes. Before I cud realise what was happening and react .. matter got worse and infact got over too.. Anyways... my interference wudnt have eased the air in any way as there was no one to defend me cos everyone was unaware (atleast I believe shd hav been like that only).. It wud hav only increased the number of people into the on-going verbal conflict.

"Few Minutes" Incident ...... yet so many things can b learnt from this :)

To her, with love :)

(What a day n what a way to begin my blogging :)
To our best friend, only for u matta! From Us)

It's for her, I pen this;
Just to make her feel the bliss!

Yes! Today happens to be her birthday;
Another chance for us to leave her gay!

We know, we will not fail in our attempt this year also;
As its been a routine for her now, to make us believe so!

Cos not a single Bday, has our plans come out bright;
Yet she manages to enjoy our foolish plight!

Fully aware of our capabilities, her expectation level is soaring low;
But that doesnt stop us from trying out things different, this time is another in the row!

Well, rest of the lines are about her in a nutshell;
The gal whom we truly love, letting our hearts' bottom to tell!

Oranges, she loves it pulpy;
Hmmm.. seldom she realises tat it leaves her bulky!

A bread meal, then its got to be with 'extra-cheese';
With which she stuffs in, an additional piece!

Relishes even the exotic, with a scoup of ghee;
All for the gundoos she maintains to be!

To the world, she might as well, be known for her serenity;
With us, omg! trust me, she can get very naughty!

Her warmth, we bet, is no one can ever possess;
Thats her difference, which she totally refuses!

Shows fabulous attitude towards life, indeed commendable;
Even in the toughest of times, she copes and stands erect that I'm able!

She is special to us and the fact remains placidly;
That we all love her and miss her terribly!

Belongs to the group of mighty mattais;
Who are popularly known for many chettais!

Undoubtedly, she is Kunish's leader;
Always keeps our brows raised by being our mind reader!

And this gal is Miss Ku.Akshila;
For whom our hearts always sing oo la la!

Hope this stupid experiment of us has left her all smiles;
Though to witness it, we need to travel now, miles n miles!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GUNDOOS :)