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Two Steps Forward One Step Back

2010-08-01T10:10:00.003-04:00

Today, I visited the National Holocaust Museum. I rarely get impacted by exhibitions/ events. However, this museum certainly left a mark on me. The tyranny, the torture, the pain; all hit me like needles. However, the thing that got me thinking was the event of burning books. It raised a question in my mind and I ask the readers – “Is the progress of Mankind like the frog in the well that

Warning: Kes (marathi) has been reported when someone has passed out laughing

2010-07-23T14:35:00.016-04:00

Before I begin the blog about the trip, I wanted to warn all those who either have a phobia of density or those who fear Yeti. I am not responsible for any side effects that you may have after viewing the picture. If you develop sleeplessness, nausea or nightmares, please pray coz there is nothing that anyone can do. I request people to take a quick glance at the picture below and monitor your

Got Water?

2009-10-10T10:41:00.007-04:00

For years, we have captured and found moon in the water. Today science is determined to find water on the moon. Finding water on moon could be of great help to us; Right from water for astronauts to first step towards colonizing on the moon. After Chandrayaan 1 found traces of water on moon, NASA planned to punch a hole on the moon. Idea to find water on moon is an exciting one while crashing a

Silence: An Unspoken Communication

2009-09-15T15:45:00.012-04:00

What is silence? Do we know what it is? All we know and hear is breaking of silence. But what do we break when we break silence? Is silence related to space? Do they have a common string that can tell us more than what we know? I try to find the answers but end up with more questions.Silence is a language. It is a language that is universally known and spoken. Silence is even used in the language

Adhantari

2009-08-21T11:30:00.005-04:00

I came across this poem yesterday. I compiled the pictures from my computer and tried to relate them to the poem. I hope I have done justice. I couldn't help thinking about a journey similar to that explained by the poet. A journey that can be related by many.

Medicine Ke Side Effects!!!

2009-08-07T10:26:00.003-04:00

I am sure you have heard of something called “Restless Leg Syndrome”. It’s a condition of restless legs. All my life, I had never thought of it as a medical condition. I mean seriously. How does someone ever come up with something like this? Someone somewhere was sitting comfortably on a chair shaking his/ her leg. And that’s when it occurred to them!! What about Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?

Happy Rakhi!!!

2009-08-04T23:15:00.007-04:00

Rakhi is a popular Hindu festival which gets its name from the sacred thread that sisters tie on their brothers wrist. The festival marks the brother-sister relationship like no other and no place anywhere.For years, Rakhi has been a symbol of trust and protection between siblings. The Nobel winning poet Rabindranath Tagore used the occasion of the Rakhi as a community festival to spread the

Time as explained by Prof. Brian Cox

2009-07-14T13:02:00.004-04:00

Particle physicist Prof. Brian Cox asks a simple question, ‘What time is it?’This is a brilliant documentary about the journey of Prof. Brian Cox to answer this simple question. The quest includes several ancient beliefs, cultures. It also includes the most sophisticated and modern atomic clocks. However, the most intriguing part was his discussion with mathematician Neil Turok who provides the

Flatulence on Flight and a Minor Earthquake.. Any Relation?

2009-07-08T11:21:00.004-04:00

I experienced my first ever earthquake. At midnight on July 6th when I was watching the Michael Jackson remembrance show on MSNBC, I heard a rumble. It was louder than a thunder but softer than a blast; something like a Harley starting right outside my door. Within fraction of a second, my whole house shook, windows rattled and furniture squeaked. It lasted for only couple of seconds and then

Complement

2009-06-23T22:56:00.003-04:00

On the pedestal

2009-06-15T09:43:00.001-04:00

India’s exit from WC T20 has been heart breaking for millions. I know that staying awake till midnight on Sunday to watch India lose cannot be a pleasant feeling. I am unhappy of the outcome as well. But what are Indian fans angry about? Why are they blaming Dhoni? For a long time I have been hearing the wonderful songs of Dhoni. His captaincy was praised for the most unconventional approach and

Haapoos Aambaa

2009-06-10T09:30:00.003-04:00

A divine feeling!! Limitless happiness!! It is very hard to express the feeling when I had the first true Haapoos Amba in last 8 years. The 4 big fodie (pieces), 2 small fodie (pieces) and a juicy paarambi (mango seed)..yummieee!!!!!The mango came directly from India; thanks to my friend. I have had few mangoes over the past few years (probably the ones that are cultivated in Mexico). However,

Endless Spinning Reel

2009-06-01T11:24:00.002-04:00

Like a circle in a spiralLike a wheel within a wheelNever ending or beginningOn an ever-spinning reelAs the images unwindLike the circles that you findIn the windmills of your mind- by Legrand, Bergman, and BergmanThese are the last few lines of one of my favorite poems and compositions. This song written by Legrand, Bergman and sung by Noel Harrison tells a lot about human mind and its

Economy Hits Even The Comic Characters

2009-05-29T23:46:00.006-04:00

It is all over the web; Archie is finally getting married. The comic character has entertained teenagers for 65 years and now he is going to get hitched.What could have forced Archie (my bachelor hero) to tie the knot?I feel that it is the economy. Why else would he go for Veronica? Bad economy and bad credit left no choice for poor Archie who picked the rich and famous Veronica.So what will

A Sole Melting trip to the World’s best…. Everything

2009-05-27T11:03:00.014-04:00

Have you visited Missouri, the show me state? It is truly a show me state. I mean it showed me that everything in Missouri is the best in class.It all began when Rohit, Shital, Ruhi and I started to drive to St. Louis. The drive is not the most scenic but the billboards are. As soon as we left Oklahoma and entered Missouri, we were struck by the Universe’s best advertisements. Everything and

Tulsa Day 1

2009-05-27T10:58:00.004-04:00

I took the longer route to Rohit’s place. The GPS took me via the interstate route that added an extra hour and hence instead of reaching at midnight, I reached at 1:30 in the morning. As I turned the rental car on Yale Ave I remembered my last trip with Sumeet in December last year. Shital was awake and was trying to give me directions to the house. I know that the road gets tricky especially in

Action Required from Readers

2009-05-17T20:36:00.007-04:00

I have been writing blogs for a while; over 3 years now. This seemed to be a good medium to express my thoughts (or anything that I stumble upon and find interesting to share) and that’s why I named it scribble pad.Yesterday a friend got me thinking when she found the blogs more like articles. According to her, the topics and the style of writing are closer to articles than blogs. I researched

Space... A Final Frontier

2009-05-11T17:04:00.005-04:00

These words take me back to my school days; days when we had a black and white television with just 2 channels. Few things don’t change and childhood favorites remain lifetime memories. “Star Trek” had a similar impact on me when I was a kid and now when I am not a kid.I watched the latest Star Trek and loved it. It is a high energy, adventurous and fun filled movie. It has a nice blend of old

गरीबी में आटा गीला

2009-05-03T20:06:00.009-04:00

The economy is at its worst, the terrorism has decayed the society world wide and the planet is melting. Everywhere you look, you meet with concerns and worries that have engulfed most of us. Working through these tough times is no joke and we all wish for the things to change.The news channels today have nothing good to report on. They all talk about tough financial conditions, violence and

Mindset

2009-05-01T15:54:00.007-04:00