Thursday, February 28, 2008
Kolkata cops on hi-tech road
Read yesterday in newspaper that all important road crossings and busy areas of Kolkata would soon be monitored by close circuit cameras to ensure proper safety of people on the roads as well as to deal strictly with cases of abduction, murder, robbery etc. However, only time will tell if the whole process yields its intended objective or remains a sheer fruitless effort wasting precious money of the taxpayers.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Men are more humorous
A recent study showed that contrary to their serious image, men have a better sense of humour than women and love to laugh a lot than their women counterparts. I just wonder where these men live? Can anyone give some insight regarding this matter?
Eggs back on the platter
No one is more happier than me now-a-days and the reason for this happiness? Well.....coz eggs are back on my platter with a bang...
Though the government of Kolkata withdrew the ban on eggs and chicken sometimes back, my family was still apprehensive of bringing it back to our menu (sigh!!!). So, last Sunday I became somewhat desperate and treated everyone at home to egg-rolls. And then......it was back to square one once again......
To say in McDonald style....I'm loving it!!!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Your Comments
For the posts that miss the place to put your comments, place it here till I figure out what has gone wrong.
Happy reading!!!
Happy reading!!!
A big problem
I don't understand why my blog posts are not showing the place to make comments. If anyone can help me out, I would be highly obliged.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Singleton
Though I have crossed the threshold of 30 long ago, I thought: why not list a few blessings standing on the verge of growing older by an year soon.....
So, here's my list:
1. I don't have to utter: Single and ready to mingle (thank God for that...but I never did say these words all these years either!!!)
2. Loving my economic independance and using it according to my own sweet will...be it purchase things, seeing a movie, taking short breaks to go on a trip.....yes, I no longer need permission (my parents, though, won't agree)
3. Seeing a movie even if the world dislikes it.
4. Being courageous enough to go for a wardrobe overhaul (happened a few years back when I tried my first jeans, loved it and now I just prefer the pants than the pyjamas.....though convention still rules @ social do's and formal occasions)
5. Eating whatever I wish to, calories be damned
Well, that's all I can think of now. Would post some other if someting new comes to my mind. Till then, I'm in the ranks of those people who sing merrily: Life begins @ 40
So, here's my list:
1. I don't have to utter: Single and ready to mingle (thank God for that...but I never did say these words all these years either!!!)
2. Loving my economic independance and using it according to my own sweet will...be it purchase things, seeing a movie, taking short breaks to go on a trip.....yes, I no longer need permission (my parents, though, won't agree)
3. Seeing a movie even if the world dislikes it.
4. Being courageous enough to go for a wardrobe overhaul (happened a few years back when I tried my first jeans, loved it and now I just prefer the pants than the pyjamas.....though convention still rules @ social do's and formal occasions)
5. Eating whatever I wish to, calories be damned
Well, that's all I can think of now. Would post some other if someting new comes to my mind. Till then, I'm in the ranks of those people who sing merrily: Life begins @ 40
Adda
This word in the local parlance means a world to us, the Bengalis. Though to make it simpler for other non-speakers of the language understand it, it's translated into gupshup or relaxed conversation about anything under the sun, nothing can truly bear the essence of the original word:Adda, one of the favorite pastimes of the young and the old.
Though there are no documented evidences of how adda originated, many believe that it came into existence during the period when zamindari system was present in Bengal. It were these rich zamindars (landlords) who loved to kill time in idle gossip, surrounded by their moshabes or sycophants. Later, the intellectuals patronized adda sessions. In fact, several literary magazines and works were the results of brainstorming sessions at these addas.
Coming to the present age, though spacious malls, multiplexes and restaurants have replaced the roadside tea stall, courtyard or the verandah as the adda-spot, one place in Kolkata still holds its fort and its nostalgic aura: the Coffee House on the College Street.
Before winding up, a small thing or two: For the fairer sex, adda is a no-holds barred session where every moment is lapped up (provided it's a girls only adda coz with boys around, some rules like topics that can and can't be discussed come into play....getting into murkier waters is a strict no-no then). For the males, it's usually 4 things (that's my belief): Cricket, Politics, Work and Women.
So, what's your take on adda? Remember to share it with me.
Though there are no documented evidences of how adda originated, many believe that it came into existence during the period when zamindari system was present in Bengal. It were these rich zamindars (landlords) who loved to kill time in idle gossip, surrounded by their moshabes or sycophants. Later, the intellectuals patronized adda sessions. In fact, several literary magazines and works were the results of brainstorming sessions at these addas.
Coming to the present age, though spacious malls, multiplexes and restaurants have replaced the roadside tea stall, courtyard or the verandah as the adda-spot, one place in Kolkata still holds its fort and its nostalgic aura: the Coffee House on the College Street.
Before winding up, a small thing or two: For the fairer sex, adda is a no-holds barred session where every moment is lapped up (provided it's a girls only adda coz with boys around, some rules like topics that can and can't be discussed come into play....getting into murkier waters is a strict no-no then). For the males, it's usually 4 things (that's my belief): Cricket, Politics, Work and Women.
So, what's your take on adda? Remember to share it with me.
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