Indian Idol is back and it got its share of very good, good, okay and bad singers this time around too. They even went to Lucknow this time (Go Lucknow!!) The good news is that the 28 finalists chosen are pretty good except for a young girl from Delhi called Neha who might pull off a Jasmine Trias or Ravinder Ravi. Much better than the last time but the bad news is that Anu Malik is very irritating to watch. He and his poems must die.
On Aaki’s request, I tried watching India Calling and I am amazed at the kind of crap the channels can come up with these days. The whole big city-small city cliché, a call center being run as a family business, a new employee being allowed to make telemarketing calls without training – it’s all very ridiculous.
Coupling is being re-aired and I’m watching it again cos it is that good. Seriously, that’s one series that’s not to be missed.
After three seasons, MTV has only been able to make Roadies just a tad interesting. They mostly rely on the oldest trick of reality shows, unexpected twists and turns.
Also, Channel 7 in its continuing effort to keep its viewers abreast of the most important news from all over the world broadcasted a 30-minute special show at 9pm (that’s primetime, people) on a Rs. 4 Crores (40 million) wedding of an NRI couple in Jaipur. I know how dumb it sounds but it was actually very funny to watch. The couple made their friends from The U.S. dance to completely choreographed bollywood songs. Why? Cos they have too much money. That’s why!
24 years ago, on this very day, I descended upon this earth and there was much rejoicing everywhere. Since then I have been trying my best to spread joy and happiness everywhere I go and damn, it’s not an easy job! I foresee another busy year ahead of me cos war and hatred is raising its ugly head everywhere and my other job (the one I get paid for) is taking up too much of my time.
In the meanwhile, join me in wishing myself a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY and a fantastic year ahead. Oh, and also wish that my sense of humor gets better so that you are not subjected to such unfunny posts.
Cake, anyone?
I am still trying my hand at photography and I don’t think I’m very good at it YET but since most of you (which means two people) said they would like to see my photos, I present before you few of my pictures.
But before you see these, I want you all to remember that I’m an amateur photographer so no criticism will be tolerated.
The photo you see here was taken at Ulsoor Lake last Saturday.
Click here to see all my photos on flickr.
Let me know what you think of my photos.
So I’ve been exploring flickr for the past one week and since it provides a nifty “blog this” feature, I’ve created a photo-blog to share my favorite photos with all of you. Its called “Creazione Artistica” (name - courtesy Akanksha). Visit it now. It has some really cool pictures. And bookmark or syndicate it so you never miss all the great pics i post there.
My new department’s head loves to say “I don’t want you all to reinvent the wheel” and he breathes heavily. I think he has breathing problem.
I have to go out for dinner with my colleagues cos one of the guys is getting married soon and tonight’s his bachelor party (except that there won’t be a stripper).
As far as playing the host is concerned, its been more than a week since my nephew came to stay with me and things have been great till now. It turns out that I am a great host. Even I am surprised at the way I’ve been managing everything. Of course, he’s isn’t a bad guest either. So I think I got a little lucky this time.
Raj
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