Nirveda hopes that  all  Bangaloreans(India) are doing quite fine,taking into account the recent unfortunate happenings.

Dark Fun

What’s up with my place?Profuse sweating,deafening silence,Damning hoots–Oh its one of those late night power cuts.Hmm as usual,I struggled for my mobile to see what time it was and used it as a torch to find what was happening outside,as i could hear some chitter-chatter.And so I cautiously stepped out,so that I wouldn’t bump into things only to realize that the atmosphere outside was akin to some CASPIAN sort of world.People with candles in their hands..that light highlighting their faces…funny were a few and scary were some other…especially the lady next door with large round glasses and a big donald duck smile really tested my heart’s strength when i accidently bumped into her.Oh,You!!!!!(As though  she was expecting Brad Pitt and somehow was disappointed to see me).SEE AND WALK.(Ya sure,why don’t ask the stars to highlight the path like in some Fairyland stories??Would make lifemagical)Oh,Sorry can’t help it you know..OK OK WHAT ARE YOU WAVING THAT MOBILE AT ME FOR..GO LIGHT YOUSELF A CANDLE(Oh yea,like go make a sandwich isn’t it..can’t you see lady…its pitch dark over here..and top of that you’re planning to increase the cardiologist’s count with your special appearance..phew!!I walked off.Sometimes old people can be very exigent you know.But yes,this woman makes some beautiful delicacies you know-healthy and relishable.

Then there was A & S.Hey..wassup??Damn hot indoors,lets get onto the road and take a walk till the power’s back.Fine.So off we started lambasting the electricity department & the government,pondering over what alternatives are available,getting bugged with the ugly doggy cries,finally got softheaded with all sorts of ramblings ranging from Cows to Clinton,Denim Jeans to Dan Brown,Eminem to Engineering Physics…there was something,nothing,anything and everything in our non-stop nonsense.Looks like our minds were catching up with the ghostly environment that crept in with the darkness.We laughed off at our own imbecility.After finishing our stroll in the colony,we came back to realize that there were ‘ignited bodies’ all around us.Candles solution seems to have convinced many..people with candles moving around in groups…Hey,some sort of ILLUMINATI?? hahaha.

So we sat down,realizing that we were giving our toughest test today…not GMAT,GRE,SAT,etc.Test of Patience.Phantasmal figures in the candle light,Musical Bites from Mosquitoes near the ears,Horrendous hooting from the nearby bushes..hmm,we had a live show experience of all time fun!!!

July 15th

The importance of this Day in history,a few of the many:

• First Crusade:Christian Soldiers take Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final assault of the difficult seige
• Rosetta Stone is found in Egyptian village of Rosetta,by French Captain Bouchard
• First Boeing 707 flew
• Forgetful Jones’ (Sesame street character) B’Day
• WWI:Second Battle of the Marne begins
• Establishment of Mozilla Foundation

Birthday Horoscope for 07/15

The July 15th person is the epitome of influence. This is attributed to a combination of the allure of Venus, the ruling planet for today and the instincts of the Moon, the ruling planet for Cancer. They use their natural born skills to seek out and control what ever they want, fortunately most use this gift in a constructive way.

July 15 Cancerians understand better than most people just what the harmonics of day-to-day relationships signify in their lives. These people are sensitive yet strong. They have a powerful attraction to beauty in all its aspects and seek to replicate it in their own lives. Despite their charming personality, they are extremely sensitive and easily hurt.

SOME INTERESTING BIRTHDAYS

• Ewostatewos::Ethiopian Monk & Religious Leader
• Vladimir,The bold::Russian Prince
• Juan Ponce de Leon::Spanish Explorer
• Princess Lousie-Maire of France::Daughter of King Louis XV
• Vilfredo Pareto::Italian Economist & Sociologist
• Wilhelm Wirtinger::Austrian Mathematician
• Kunikida Doppo::Japanese Writer
• Dorothy Schwartz::American Violinist
• Bertram N. Brockhouse::Canadian Physicist-Nobel Laureate
• Robert Bruce Merrifield::American Chemist-Nobel Laureate
• Leon M.Lederman::American Physicist-Nobel Laureate
• Akhtar Hameed Khan::Pioneer of Micro Credit in developing countries
• Leopodo Galtieri::Argentine Dictator
• Jacques Derida::French Philosopher
• Annibal cavaco Silva::Served as President of Portugal & former PM
• Linda Ronstandt::American Singer
• Mario Kempes::Argentine Football Player
• Lolita Davidovich::Canadian-born actress
• Michael barnett::UK Musician/Producer
• Nelson Merlo::Brazilian Racing Driver

What does independence mean to you?

A few days back,I had got to meet a young managing editor of a blossoming magazine through my social science teacher @coffee shop.After exchange of pleasantries,my ma’am and I got into a spirited discussion about how things had taken shape during our incommunicado period(hectic routines!).And that’s when this lady posed a question,which has been added to this calyx here as a new post

WHAT DOES INDEPENDENCE MEAN TO YOU?

(And this is what flashed to me)

Independence is not a concept to be defined.Its a state of existence-which can only be achieved through integrity.Of what??Of yourself.
Many people are confused about life,Some seem to be enlightened & preach(however don’t follow),while there are some other who follow their preachings but later succumb to the turbulence of  time.All these are pretentious people who think they are independent but  are NOT.
To be independent is to be your own master.To be your own master till your last breath.This requires a clear understanding of one’s self.And this is the most foxiest aspect of life.The ability to handle life in a healthy spirit by doing the right things in the right place at the right time for the right reason(That’s multitasking)is what being independent is all about.And for this you need to switch your references between logic and emotion,making careful evaluations and being levelheaded.At times,we may be confronted with the unexpected.Its not our abilities that matter then,its our choices.To be able to choose how you shall react and be able to affirm your decisions is what being independent means.In short,an independent person is the most happiest person because it would be at complete peace with itself.At the end of the day,that’s all that matters,isn’t it?

Memories

We often move ahead in life  and one thing that we keep throughout our lives are memories.In them lies our strength,in them lies our inspiration,in them lies our experience,in them lies our learning,in them lies our weakness,in them lies our future.Just as they say,its not the treasures that you put in the Bank that make you rich but what you BANK in the hearts of other people that make you rich.I’ve realized this quite recently

I’ve never paid much attention to pampering people and obliging to their whims and fancies.I’ve always had my own ways with life and only those who liked me for what I am stuck with me till date.For these,I’ve always been a true friend,even through their as well as my toughest times in life.I like to observe people.I’ve made mistakes and I’ve brilliant analysis as well.But I’ve never made any conscious effort to impress/offend anyone for that matter.But yes,I was never a harm to anyone because I’ve always maintained a level of professionalism in almost all my relations,except a few.So,I wasn’t aware of what people thought of me,I just went levelheaded with my work.But to my pleasant surprise,I’ve just learnt that many people have continued to remember me inspite of parting ways from our institutions

One such example.after so many years,I get a phone call late afternoon saying-”Hi ,you remember me??I was so-and-so with you at College.”……I’ve a good memory when it comes to people.So,there wasn’t much difficulty in recollecting.And thus  the conversation was made easier cutting down on the re-intro time.That guy had actually cared to take and save my number from another friend of mine.It was as if just yesterday I had passed out….its so  interesting to learn how lives take a turn with time.The loggerhead is minting money and the genius is in grief.Of course,I’ve never made friends with people because they were intelligent or talented or rich or good-looking or famous or whatever,I’ve always looked for a sterling character and that’s all that mattered to me.And it somehow always happened,my friends too make their choices that way…so  there’s brilliant resonance existent.I have friends who have contradictory opinions about the common issues,I have friends who have contrasting career interests,I have friends with whom I talk for hours together and I have friends with whom I haven’t spoken for years together,but yet confident of the relationship.The best conversation I’ve had with my best friend is the most silent one,because those who know you don’t require any explanation and those who require one are not the ones who know you.Those who matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter in Friendship.I’ve always believed it.

I am not this ‘Friendship is my life’ sorts but yes,I believe and value only ‘Friendship for a lifetime’.Rather than having a housefull of fair-weather friends,I’d prefer having a single consistent friend whose worth a lifetime.My friends aren’t the demanding sorts and neither am I.No need of regular messaging or calls,saying ‘Hi…You are my best friend’.Because we know that when we meet,nothing would have changed much with us–except two things : the people we are with and the books we read.To the core,deep down within…we are the same old friends.

Welcome JULY

Dear July,

Every time you stride into my life

You make your presence felt

For you leave your mark

beautiful sometimes sometimes ugly

But still I longingly wait for you

Because you are invigorating

Like my mother

You remind me that

life is all about happiness

which has to be achieved

by facing the reality alongside

Just like the chirpy birds that sing melodiously

Inspite of the unpredictable weather

You make me realize that

roses live for few days

while rocks for centuries

You make me experience

your beauty

which is so natural so serene

beyond romance beyond admiration

beyond words that can do the justification

Sweet and Mischevious at times

You hand me new tasks and challenges

to make me tougher make me smarter

and yeah,older too

And say

‘Bye,have fun till I am back!!’

And what do I do

I simple smile

in concordance

to convey,’Surely dear’

Love you lots

Yours always……