Thursday, October 14, 2010

CWG 2010

It rained medals for India in CWG 2010. CWG 2010 gave India Century of medals, new hero's and role models. Hope this will make us think beyond Cricket when it comes to Sports.
We are proud of you all.(players).

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Fire broke out at Carlton Towers Bangalore

Carlton towers is located on old Air port road. On Tuesday Fire broke out at 4.30pm. Its sad to know due to traffic congestion Fire tenders could reach only after 45 minutes.Another Sad thing is people who are working in the building from couple of years (also) didn't know where is the emergency exit in their building!!.
By the time fire tenders reached the sport to help evacuate people, few jumped from building in panic and lost their life :-(. On the other hand there were few brave hearts who were tweeting to get help from outside and update the world their status.
Now its come to know that building owners have violated some safety measures (which each building should take) and will be punished, but will the family get back their loved ones?. Hope no more such accidents happen.

Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavanthu(May all people be happy)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Rain

Its raining in Bangalore. Rain in Bangalore is as un-predictable as a output of Rainy day test scenario in software :-)I love rain. Do not know the reason behind the love for rain May be because

1. I am from Malnad

2. I love fresh clean green leaves on tree

3. I love the aroma of the mud after first few drops of rain

4. Sound makes me feel relaxed

5. I used to get holiday during my school days because of heavy rain( may be I still have a hope holiday declared for my company because of rain and no need to compensate on Saturday :-) )

or because of some beautiful quotes like below?

1. Life is like a rainbow. You need both the sun and the rain to make its colors appear?

2.I love walking in the rain, 'cause then no-one knows I'm crying

3.Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain
Whatever is the reason I simply love rain

Monday, January 05, 2009

Finally Finished Reading "A Beautiful Mind"

This is a Heavy book in terms of content and pages.But Font is very small!.
This is the book I took long time to finish.Started in 2008 and completed in 2009. Not sure if author took that Much time in writing the Novel :-).

Must say nicely written book.

If anybody wants to be Genius read this book before you pray!

There are times when I hated(in the beginning of the book) "John Nash" for his behavior. But at the end I do feel sorry for what all he went through.
This book is a Best Example for "Too Much is Too bad".

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Around the world in 80 days

This is a book by "Jules Verne".
This book begins with Mr. Fogg having a bet with his club friends that 80 days is enough to go around the world. This tour is taken when Indian's were ruled by British. So only means of travel is Ship/Train.According to the bet Mr Fogg doesn't have to see all the places, just need to land on the country's agreed upon.
Author has narrated what Mr Fogg goes through in his tour very nicely. Its a small book(That's the reason I have completed this and still reading "A Beautiful Mind") and good reading.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Nadal winning everywhere

French Open Final Federror lost to Nadal in straight set and Nadal proved he is the King of Rolandgarros. I thought Federror will take the revenge at Wimbledon. But Nadal has shined there too. No doubt he has improved a lot. Along with that he has power.But Federror is still the No 1. He is badly in need of few titles to maintain the position. Nadal has decided to take some rest. May be Federror should take advantage :-)

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Innovative Film City

Innovative Film City. This is located near Bidadi.It is not completely functional. It still under construction.
We reached around 10.45am and then waited for Entry tickets(Corporate). We were welcomed with "Fanta". We had tickets for 9 different shows/rides.
We started with "WAX museum". Few are really good, no need to read the names hanged next, you can find who they are. Few even with name I couldn't make out who they are. That's probably because of the vast knowledge I have about people :-).

Next was "Ripley's Believe It or not. It’s a good place to spend some hours. Few videos of “Ripley's Believe it or not” is played, few unbelievable pictures can be found there. Unbelievable models are also present.

We are finally in Most awaited "4D -theatre". We got our glasses and found a seat for our self. It was a wonderful experience. I guess its 20 minutes show and its worth the money and time.

Its 1.30Pm, and time to fill stomach. Lunch was arranged for us. We had good food. It would have been ideal to sleep on the beautifully maintained lawn. But we were asked to join at Main entrance at 6pm. so not much time left to complete all the left over shows/rides.

We entered "Mirror Maze" It’s a dark room. Its difficult to find where is the mirror and where is the way. But we were lucky to find the way out easily. This is good one too.

Then we entered fossil museum and Dino world related to Dinosaurs. I am surprised to see so many things are collected from different parts of the world. Dino world is not must see place.

"Cartoon City” I Expected to have some cartoon related stuff. Surprisingly these are the rides :-). There is a funny ride, I guess they call it "water shooting". I was watching others taking that ride. With the seriousness they were shooting the water, for moment I thought they are guiding the satellite to the right orbit!!.

We had got tickets for "family go karting" so handed steering to Mr Husband and sat looking at the surrounding. This is not as fast as the Individual one. This is like a small car. So who drive car will not enjoy much.

Finally we are in Aqua Kingdom. You will see Beach is now in Bangalore. I find it to be a good place to learn swimming. Don't be careless tides are also seen once in a while.
Tried little bit to learn swimming, but no luck. Better luck next time Smitha was the voice I heard.

It was 5pm and time to pack up.
Day came to end, no regret of traveling almost 40km to reach the place. Few more things should be functional soon. We Banglore janta now have one more weekend spot.
People who have been to "Film city" in other country feel there is nothing related to "making Film" here. I am not sure if it’s going to come in future also. But people like me who have seen only Ramoji Film City enjoyed this.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Thousand splendid Suns

Completed reading "Thousand Splendid sun's".Its Story of Mariam and Laila.This is probably story of most of the women in Afghanistan.It's a beautifully narrated sad story. This book focuses on Mother daughter relationship and friendship between women.I enjoyed reading the book with continuously shedding tears!!
Must say Khaled Hosseini is wonderful Story writer. Great Surprise of this Book is, to know man can Understand women's feelings!!.

Friday, June 06, 2008

French Open

French Open is back again, But Queen of Rolandgarros Justine Henin bid Good Bye to Tennis.
This year our own Sania is not playing too. Surely Rolandgarros will miss Sania' s beautiful smile.
Last year while following Tennis I started Liking Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic. Otherwise I would have left with no one to support in Women's Tennis :D.
we will soon see new No 1. Ana is going to climb the ladder to reach No.1.
Just waiting to watch Ana win!!! the finals on Saturday 7th June 2008.
Who will win Men's Single Need to wait till 8th.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

ಮಂದಾಕಿನಿಯೆ

ಮಂದಾಕಿನಿಯೆ ನೀ ಸಿಡಿಲಿನ ಕಿಡಿಯೆ,
.......

ಗೋಲ್ಡನ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಗಣೇಶ್ ನಟಿಸಿರುವ "ಹುಡುಗಾಟ" ಚಲನ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಹಾಡು.
ಈ ಹಾಡು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ರೇಡಿಯೋದಲ್ಲು ದಿನಾ ಹಾಕ್ತಾ ಇದರೆ.

ಈ ಹಾಡಿನ ದಾಟಿ,ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ, ಹೇಳಿದ ರೀತಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಇಷ್ಟ.

ಈ ಮಾಯ ಜಿಂಕೆಯ ಮುಟ್ಟೋಕೆ ಆಸೆಯ,
.....

Photo and Photoshop

In recent time I have been seeing beautiful photos. Background B&W foreground color. Wished I could take such nice photos. I was told that I cannot take a photo like that, but can modify with Photoshop. This weekend I tried my luck with Photoshop. Being a first timer, I am happy with the outcome.


What say?

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Year of New experiences

Jan 1st 2008 started very differently. My owner came to my place early morning to inform water pump is not working and no water in the Tank. I had a holiday and I was asked to get the electrician to set it right. I did think what a way to start the New Year, but without much wait I could get hold of electrician and he did fix the problem.
Next day I took out the car to go to office, guess what, back tyre went flat. Parked the car and went with colleague. Always I call puncture service to help me in replacing the tyre. I did call the puncture service that day too. But No one turned up. In the evening, I and my husband learnt to replace the tyre.

Days passed by and this weekend we came across "Bird Watching session" at Lalbagh. Getting up early on winter day was challenge but we went to Lalbagh. That was very nice experience. Till I saw "Tickle's Flowerpecker" I couldn't imagine any bird to be that small. Finding these tiny birds on a big tree needs alertness. Probably saw some 10 different kinds of birds yesterday.

Have been planning to go to Rangashankara from almost a year but couldn't make it. Yesterday we got ticket to "Neenu Nanadre Nanu Neena?" a Kannada play. This was the first play I was watching.

This year seems to be so for good for me. And I am open for any number of good new experiences.

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Not a Penny Less Not a Penny More

This is by Jeffry Archer. This is Author's first book. This is first book I was reading of this Author too. I brought this book as I liked the Title. I was not disappointed after reading also.

Its about what it took to become Metcalfe, How he cheated Professor Stephen , Dr Robin, Art Dealer Jean-Pierre and James I mean Lord James J . How these four come up with plan to get their money from Metcalfe.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. But I liked the plans these four men come up to thwart Metcalfe.

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Tickets to watch Cricket, for Free

All of us might have heard this Advertisement. Take your mobile phone( will not mention the service provider)call the number play the game and get free ticket to wtach upcoming cricket match. There is a catch "Whoever plays more will get free tickets". Advertisement is ended saying call charges Rs 6 per minute.
Not very sure who all will play and get the free tickets. But Whoever gets the "Free" ticket should re-think if it was really free. Person may end up spending more money than the Actual rate of Ticket.
But Free is tempting, isn't it?

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Brahmagiri Trek

This was my first trek. I was all excited and waiting for the day. First place to visit as part of this trek was "Irpu falls". Won't describe anything just take a look.


Had breakfast, collected sleeping bag arranged the backpack and all set to climb towards "Nari Male". Applied snuff and oil paste on legs and boots to safeguard from leech. You can imagine the state of my white socks.

Organizers informed that first one and half hour is the difficult path after that its easy. Many of us thought will start after one and half hour. Finally decided to explore how difficult it is and all started together.


Had “chapatti”, “chatnipudi”, salad and curds for lunch. Must say we had very good lunch. I had not expected to get that good lunch at that remote place.
Oh it’s not nap time, but its time to move ahead towards “Nari male”.
Climbed few minutes and looked around. I could see green, green and green everywhere. This was no less beautiful to what shown in movies. Should I say Beautiful/marvelous, I don't know which word suits this beauty, you take a look.


We were at “Nari male”. Welcome drink supposed to wait for us, but got little delayed. Few eagerly waiting for their tea had a bad news. While climbing with grocery we had missed tea packets.

After having energy booster "lemon juice" we started towards "Munikal caves". Couldn't see much in caves as we were late and it was very dark. But the way to "Munikal caves" itself was worth seeing. While walking back, beautiful big Moon gave us the company.

Dinner was followed by cultural activity. When I was busy enjoying the cultural activities, Red Cross at “Nari male”, took my blood without informing me.
It was time to bed, we placed our self in sleeping bag. It was very cold and I could not sleep well.

Got up in the morning, warmed our self sitting in front of fire. Eagerly waiting Tea lovers were happy to have their cup of lemon tea in the morning. Went out for a "Nature Trail" which reminded me of Education tour during school days.



Had breakfast, packed the lunch, packed the bags and started towards Brahmagiri. Two groups were made, one group which want to climb Brahmagiri and other group which will take relatively easier path.

Reached the base of the Brahmagiri hill, can I actually climb this? was the only question in mind. Does danger come along with Beauty not sure , but this hill looked beautiful and dangerous. I finally decided to climb.

Did look down while climbing up to make myself happy how much I have achieved :-). Finally we were on top of Brahmagiri. Just threw myself on the bed of grass and relaxed for sometime.


Now the time to climb down all the distance we covered in last one and half day. I had hurt my toe while climbing. Had a doctor in our team and she did a first aid and I was all ready to take my steps.



We reached "Tirunelli" in kerala and our trek came to an end.
Back to Bangalore and back to noisy life.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Where I want to go?

I want to go around the world. To make this dream a reality it takes lot of money and time.
Decided to take first step to make dream a reality and started exploring Karnataka.
Here are few places I want to go trekking.
Kumar Parvata

Sakaleshpura railway track
Kodchadri
BR hills
Skandagiri( Moon light trek)
Brahmagiri


Dream trek as of now(India/Nepal) is "Manasa Sarovara". Some time back it was "Kodchadri". Person behind my change in places is Shrilatha. I get to see her trek photos and dream destination keeps changing.

This weekend I have registered to Brahmagiri Trek.

Will share my experience once I am back.

Monday, November 05, 2007

M G road Disaster

Saturday I had to drive from Marthhalli to Rajajinagar. Only road I was aware of was Martha halli->Airport road->M G road ->Cubbon Road -> Rajbhavan road -> Malleshwaram -> Rajajinagar. I don’t try new roads especially when I am driving a car.
I started around 11.20 am from Martha halli. Even though it was a slow moving traffic at some places I reached MG road in 30 minutes. Air Port road to MG road entry was closed. Traffic was diverted. There were no boards mentioning where to take left /right to reach cubbon road. I was almost lost. I did not know where to go. Putting together all the knowledge I had of roads and direction I choose a road to go, thanks to Bangalore traffic Police even that was closed.

I had to ask many people for direction to reach cubbon road. I kept driving in the direction suggested. When I reached a road near Commercial Street I was sure I haven’t lost and I can reach home.
This was not problem with me alone. I could see many more enquiring the direction to reach their destination. I took nearly 1hr 40 minutes to reach home.
For whatever reason they block one road, it would be great help if they put the boards for the alternate road to take.

I pity those who have to live with this disaster every day.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Sriman Narayana Sriman Narayana

Again on a song but this time it’s on classical/devotional song.I get to hear this song at my music class. My music teacher was teaching one more student. I fell in love with song. My teacher also told she is teaching the way M.S.S has version of the song.

I searched in net to listen to MSS version. I found in youtube. But I always have problem listening from youtube. It doesn’t play continuously. Then I get to hear the version of “Bombay sisters” and also “Bombay Jayashree”.
Thanks to Music India Online. I wish they put MSS version too.

Bombay Jayashree version seems to be easier compared to Bombay Sisters version.
I am still searching for MSS version.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Lata mangeshkar Birthday

28th September is Lata ji Birthday. Numerology says Born on 28th are No. 1.
No doubt she is No 1 singer of her days.

When any one talks about Lataji, they talk only about her voice and songs.

Her own song

naam ghum jaayega
chehera ye badal jaayega
meri awaaz hi pehchaan hai gar yaad hai

tells it all.

some songs of her which are just too good to forget


rut hai milan ki saathi mere aa re
mohe kaheen le chal baanhon ke sahaare
baagon mein kheton mein nadiya kinaare
rut hai milan ki ...

na jiya laage na
tere bina mera kahin jiya laage na
tere bina jiya laage na tere bina jiya laage

na bin tere tere bin saajna


kal ki haseen mulaakaat ke liye
aaj raat ke liye
ham-tum juda ho jaate hain
achchha chalo so jaate hain


Pyaar kiyaa to darnaa kyaa
Jab pyaar kiyaa to darnaa kyaa
Pyaar kiyaa koi chori nahin ki

Today is dedicated to Lataji, Radio city is helping all Lata's fan playing her songs.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Table Tennis

I got introduced to this game when I joined Degree course at Sagar before joining to Engineering course.Since I was sure to get into engineering course, didn't take the Degree course seriously.

After college hours Spent some time completing the assignments given, and more time on learning to play TT.Once I joined Engineering I couldn't play.

Again this year I started playing TT once in blue moon. This month our team is organizing some games (Fun at work). TT is one of them. So from past few days we practiced TT. Yesterday we (it was doubles) had match. We lost. But I am happy that we lost by 20-21 and 19-21. Yes, Yes it was best of three games.We were almost winning, but there is difference between almost winning and winning. Next time want to play and try to make this almost win to win :-)