Bits from here..Pieces from there [Part - VI]

Happening!!!!

That’s what I can say all about me and myself!!! The stone has started to roll… I hope the mosses will vanish by this time….
A routine tour to Puri sparked up a surprise gift again – the JOINING DATE!!! After a long hiatus wait, finally TCS thought of wrapping me off to Thiruvanthapuram. And, for the first time.. I’m going to leave all my near and dear ones… for a one and a half month tenure. A mixed feeling.. persists. Running around to complete all those paper works.. still a long list of formalities needs to be carried out.. and this has devoid me of keeping track of the world around me (many a times!!!) Well.. if things fall right on track from this day onwards, 23rd of November would get sketched in my career graph with prominence.

Weak minds do get superstitious when co-incidences are so random!!! And it is bound to be!!!! Whether there is some supernatural force operating or not, I do not care… but somewhat I feel.. the superstitious belief pinches me!!! He was the one who could select the right path for me – I knew. And yes, he did. Though, I had some initial hiccups … (maybes still I have ).. but I’m sure that whatever has been decided is for my own benefit only. Now, I’m really looking forward to those 45 days…. it’s going to be a new phase – none of the moments encountered till date . How the mind adapts.. how the soul respond.. how the whole system gets managed.. I’m really counting on that!!!

During the trip, I completed “ 2 States” by Chetan Bhagat. Well… do I criticize? Should I criticize the same mould ? Should I criticize it for being more of a Bollywood script? Should I criticize the author and his creation? Not really. Because despite knowing all.. I purchase and read. And I know, I will continue to do so. Side by side, going through Arvind Adiga’s “Between the Assassinations” was quite a bland experience. Conventionally, expectation rises..and anybody would have preferred a better reading extravaganza after “The White Tiger”. But the second book disappoints big time!!! I had to quit it mid-way!!! But I still have my expectations quite high – for both of you. So….

Finally moving on towards the scenario and bits-n- pieces from here and there .. I was so happy to see Mohunbagan winning!!! Nope.. not a hardcore fan.. and thus my sole reason of happiness was not the victory!!!.. But the fact that newspaper had some other things to publish in their headlines !!!! Maoists here..Maoists there… Holy crap!!!! If a magic spell could have churned out to terminate the whole matter at this very moment… phew!!!

Umm.. I need to sign off now.. time to proceed with other jobs. I’m quite happy now.. I could return back here and pen down the proceedings. For the last few days.. it was really pinching me.. the fact that I was not being able to give time to my space!! Well.. as days are passing, I can visualize it would be quite tough to return here ( which I previously did.. quite often).. but surely I will turn up.. whenever I can.

Like to wish all the very best … to me… for the coming days… and yes to India too… they need to hit it back to the Aussies on the 22 yard…!!!!

Bits from here..Pieces from there [Part - V]

Umm..umm..where do I really start off from…??? Pretty confused… I’m still not coming out of the hangover… neither concentrating much nor getting an interest..!!!Silly me..!!!

It’s a mix n match of few good and few not so good stuffs happening around me. Of course, I’m a bit proud of myself. For the first time in my life, I earned. Getting the first salary …. Well quite a feeling. Thanks to everybody who supported me. Atleast, I proved myself that I have that ability. Anyways.

But again what pinches me is the fact that I have been quite aloof from those national and international news bulletins… which I should be well aware of. I just need to make up. Went past those headlines with more Maoist stories with Mahato’s arrest tales and some more. Precisely , I don’t remember. But yes, I did go through the articles on “Nobel”. And seriously, what’s the big deal if Obama is given one? And yes, I remember a dialogue from a flick – “usse humare jeene marne mein kya asar par ta hain!!! “ People just need issues. Bloody… whatever!!!!

Well, on the other hand I’m having quite a filmy week though. Caught up with no so approved flick –“What’s Your Rashee ?? “.. Yep.. I was there for Piggy Chops. So, those three and a half hours were pretty fine with me. Surprisingly, I really loved the Hurman Baweja portrayed his character. For me, he was impressive. And for you, I give a damn.
Now, the interesting part of the story lies here. I wanted to catch up something different this time. Borda gave a good lot from his stock. And I caught up with “THE GIRL NEXT DOOR”. Seriously, I had a different intention before putting in the disc( pun highly intended!!!)… But when I was done away with it, I don’t know what happened with me. I hate all those shits called “falling in love” etc . But this tale ..for whatsoever reasons just caught me. Hard!!! I loved the Girl. I loved the boy. Pardon Me, I’m quite alien regarding names!!! Yes of course, I loved the plot. And I’m feeling damn lonely. Because a glance after two years..or even more…maybe… I’ve become nostalgic again. The more I wanted to cut away those old ties, the more faster they are catching up with me. I do not know, how things are related. But yes.there is. Or else, why on Earth should I remember all those ???? F**k me!!!

I know … it’s not the ideal time at all to think about these silly issues. Rather I should be concentrating on the serious avenues of life. But, hell with this phase!!! It’s disturbing!!! I need a change, Man. I’m getting sick. Dude, I seriously need the recovery pills!!!

EDITORIAL VENTURE ~ End of Season

And... for the time being... I will sign off with this....

One More Feather Attached to the Editorial Venture

Well, today morning I felt satisfied. Yes. Because even the "Metro" Section of Telegraph dated 30 th of September published my article. Finally, I have my Name undersigned at each and every Editorial Section. Hurrah..!!!!!

[If interested, click on the picture below to get an enlarged view ]

THE PUJA DIARY'09

CHATURTHI

From the last year onwards, I have made it a point to kick off my puja extravaganza as soon as possible … the very central idea..to extract every inch of a happy moment that’s available around me…

We, the special 5 gang , planned to meet this day i.e. 22nd of September before any commitments turn up.. but zeeshan still missed out. Though it was a small session of a meeting… but was a nice one..venue was though a bit pathetic one.. a fair…!!!!!! I hate them like anything. But..whatever… with Kwality Wall’s Orange Stick in hand and browsing through pickle shops to toy shops , from Body Toning Instrument Shops to Candy shops , the evening session was fair enough. Sancho would be going out of station..so no chance of meeting her..and Pilu & Ali had a damn “busy” schedule..during the puja..ahem ahem… so.. at the end of the day… I felt nice ..that at least we managed today.

Umm.. maybe the digicam should have been there… but silly … batteries are not charged yet…anyways better luck next time.


PANCHAMI

Lots of reasons were for me to remain happy .. but of course..this year’s puja special wardrobe of mine made me feel excited. And yes, I was pretty confused while browsing through them.

Anyways… while the first half of the 23rd of September was nothing worth mentioning… the second half of the day was a planned outing by me and my partners in crime.. Borda, Amitava and Naveen. Had a quie good adda session followed by a quick session of pandal hopping. Sitting on the staircases of CC, Amitava joined a bit late. And when he turned up, a few minutes later, Anjan Dutta along with Neel and gang took the stage and gifted us a musical panchami evening. Was hungry a bit… thus..within a few minutes, Zinger burgers and Crushers were ordered.
Had a small walk after that… within the silent alleys of Salt Lake..and then we were back to our den.

SHASTI

24th was more of a family affair for me..as I had to accompany mamoni to a relative’s house for an invitation.. though there was a function too… for underprivileged children…missed it !!!! Anyways wrapping it off.. went straight to Gariahat..mamoni had some work. I was happy to catch up with Ekdalia, Singhi Park, Hindusthan Park in the meantime.
Was back quite early, but the rest of the evening went on with a chaos as I had to chalk out the next day plans.
Even if the day was not that good… to remember.. but nevertheless, it went fine.

SAPTAMI

Its morning … 10’o clock of the 25 th… still I am quite unsure about the morning venture. Still not sure who’s going to turn up and who’s not. Finally, at 12’o clock , our Seven member gang boarded two autorickshaws and went out for the Salt Lake pandal hopping. Yes. I turned out to be the tour guide and we did land up at some of the best pujas of the area with some eye catching themes served for the viewers by the block committees.
Reaching FD .. people were damn hungry and the smell of the “bhog” accelerated the hunger; and straightaway we landed to HANGOUT. Biriyani to Pasta , Murgh Masallam to Ghost Rogan Josh - everything gulped up. With a “Misti Pan” , we signed off from CC and move towards Sribhumi and Lake Town. It was the end of the episode there with the gang logging out for their respective den approximately at 6’o clock.
Took half an hour rest and an instant plan was made. Para friends and me are going out with family. Lovely. Moved to Bagbazar and some adjacent areas, Jumped into Mitali Sangha and some more and was back by 10. Hmm. Quite a Day.


ASHTAMI

Gearing up with the traditional attires for the “pushpanjali “ session ; went to pandal around 10:30 am and finished it off in the first batch. The Crowd seemed to increase as the hands of the clock progressed. Basically, I remain a bit aloof from my block.. thus its on the day of puja, I realize the “vast population” of my para. And it seems , its increasing with each year. On the other hand, what pinches me more ~ Well.. I never realized the such damozels resided here. It’s fun to catch a glimpse of them. Ahem Ahem.

As usual, had the lunch invitation at Choco’s Lansdown residence. Meanwhile Zeeshan was back yesterday. We two jumped in the bus around 12 and went straight , though suffering with the hiccups in traffic. Reaching around 2 ‘o clock.. had lunch served up..and it was damn tasty, man. “Bhaat..Dal.. Phulkopi..AlooBhaja..Chutney…aah khaye monta bhore gelo re paglaaa..”
Lazed during the noon session … and had a good adda with everybody out there.
During the evening hours we caught up with Sravanti Di’s gang finally at her para…and moved out to Deshapriya Park for the Rides. Visit to Café Coffee Day was the last piece of our adda zone . It was great to catch up with them after a long time and after the gala chat session, we moved out from there at 9 approx . But, whether it was moving in or moving out, catching cabs was the ultimate headache. Phew!!! At last , got in a bus and with some breaks, finally was back at home at 12’o clock!! Oops..!!! 26th was a bit too much!!!
(Meanwhile India lost to Pakistan… in the Group League… not the perfect Ashtami … that’s why..!!! )

NABAMI

It’s a bit sad - the 27th of September. Ma is going to leave tomorrow. Again making us wait for quite a long time. Because I heard that Puja is in late Octobers. Shrugging it off… I accompanied Nilanjan and Co. to Dum Dum Park and Sribhumi. Initially , I was feeling a bit too lazy but anyways, after the morning tour I felt good. Lunch was done back at the community hall. Food was too good and beyond my expectations.
Then a sudden plan cropped up. Baba, Mamoni and Me took a break from Kolkata crowd for a while and straightaway drove to Shaktigarh. A 4 hour up and down journey for the famous “lyangcha” was the USP of the day.
Mou Mashi and gang joined mamoni and me during the evening and it was a dinner again at Hang Out. Initially, everybody was geared up for a night out.. but eventually a visit to FD block was enough for all of us. The Hang over is still on. Maybe I had the energy but still I thought it was wise to give a break now for my later commitments. So, back to bed at 2:30 am. Snoring!!!!

DASHAMI

Yes. Today. It is. The curtains are finally coming down tonite. The festival … which we wait for with a bathing breadth is finally over. From today , Idols would be marching off for “Bhashan”. The creative works would be moved out from their place, many of them destroyed. This is what I feel about the whole idea. Anyways, I do not have an alternative idea though.
I woke up at 11’o clock today. Lot of work up to wrap off. Finishing off with the breakfast, I did all those bits and pieces of work and organizing and arranging the whole house. Finally, life needs to come back to its original track. And yep, I am scribbling down all in my diary … finally. This was the last piece of work remaining for today.

Shubho Bijoya-r priti o suveccha janai shobbike. Boroder ke pronaam janai amar ei chotto jaigati theke. Shobai valo thakben.

And yes, I am signing off for now. Maybe I will catch up with Ind-Aus Match now. Take Care , People.

aar..aar… AASCHE BOCHOR ABAR HOBBE..

The Editorial Venture Moves On...

Yet another satisafactory Saturday morninh it was.. on 26th of September. Yes, another piece of mine got published.

Bits from here..Pieces from there [Part - IV]

It’s a sad September…. And it is continuing…. Two great personalities left ….Norman Borlaug and Raj Singh Dungarpur..!!!
On the other hand..i just wish that the rains take a back seat in the coming days… just the pleasant weather.. the perfect gift for the pandal hopping session..please..!!!!

But there has been few moments of “fun” under the sun..!!!! The whole scenario is set on one plot : proper utilization of public money..!!!
The first story is with a term..that had formed the theme of Central Government… “AUSTERITY”.!!!! For the past few days…it has been topping the charts … primarily kicking off with Mr. Krishna’s and Mr. Tharoor’s luxury living!!! Central Government is riding on a economic journey to properly utilize public fund..!!!!!! Sanctified thought .. you See..!!!! But Mr. Tharoor’s one liner with “cattle class” and “holy cows” is surely a winner..!!!!
Truly Tharoor has the right to joke. Because there’s sarcasm all over. The Central Government has made it clear to cut down extra expenses as much possible….noble thought and praiseworthy initiative..but what about the Statue of Chatrapati Shivaji..!!!!!!?????? Yes..Sir..please explain. How can a developing nation like India preserve such illogical thoughts????? Completely weird!!! A whopping amount of Rs 350 crores for a tourist attraction ( or formally.. for a respect towards SHIVAJI????)… Crap..!!!! An America can have a Statue Of Liberty, but not a nation..where innumerable people do not get the basic amenities for survival..!!!!!! Can’t the money be utilized for establishment of proper housing facilities, educational institutions, serve the drought affected areas?????? Where is the heart now? Where is the motive for proper utilization of Public fund?????.... Poor India…it is still dominated by sick ideologies!!! Don’t you feel Austerity is a mere “Show-off”..!!!!!!!!

Few personalities from the Film industry have raised their voices. I too did it in my space. And I hope you will do the same. Yup..jaaago..jaaago…jaago re…