By Aditya, on November 19th, 2009%
Oh well.
A few questions to this statement by the Shiv Sena chief Jitendra Janawale:
The scene in question is totally against Maharashtra’s Hindu culture. No sooner the posters were put up all over the city, we got lots of complaints from people, esp. from the concerned parents of school children, stating that the said posters were in bad taste. We have anyways issued a strong warning to the filmmakers through the media. We want all the backless posters that have been put all over the city to be removed as soon as possible. Failing which, we shall protest against the film when it releases.” “How are such obscene posters being allowed by the authorities.everal women and children pass by the posters. What effect will it have on them.”
What is Maharashtra’s Hindu Culture?
Is abuse of minors part of “Maharashtra’s Hindu Culture”? If not, shouldn’t you concentrate more on solving this problem . . . → Read More: Shiv Sena drapes Kareena
By Aditya, on December 16th, 2008%
The Shiv Sena has finally decided to come out of their little holes.
Wonder what their friends the MNS are up to…
. . . → Read More: The brave finally show up
By Aditya, on November 28th, 2008%
Shivraj Patil, best described as a bumbling politician is unfortunately our Home Minister. Not much help he has been so far in keeping the house in order, has he?
And so to add to his long list of Patil-isms (they do sound woefully similar to Bushisms), here’s another untimely gem from yesterday.
“Before I could reach there, the terrorists who had attacked one of the hospitals, the Cama hospital, had left and those who attacked the Railway station had also left”.
Go suck an egg.
. . . → Read More: Mr Patil, you’re an ass
By Aditya, on January 7th, 2008%
And the people standing so close are really ‘stoopid’ as the title suggests.
Link via Twitter from Priya Shah.
. . . → Read More: Wow! That’s a fast train!
By Aditya, on September 29th, 2007%
Quick note to pen these incidents before I forget… The first instance was rather amusing and tells me how business is still conducted at the grassroots level (if we can call it that). And the second was orgasmic. Please be patient for the second one (evil grin!). Here we go:
Incident 1:
On my way from Mumbai to Pune, we stopped at the food plaza just before the Lonavala ghat for a quick bite. As I strolled up to the window to place my order the following conversation took place between the manager of the place and the cashier (the actual conversation was in Marathi, but I shall translate it into English and reproduce):
Manager: Whenever someone is here to place their order, tell them that the lassi is great or that the chaas is very good today. If they order only food, tell them that something else is better.
Cashier: Ok.
Manager: Have them order . . . → Read More: Cashiers, restaurants, gadgets and orgasms
By Aditya, on August 18th, 2007%
Now doesn’t that sound like the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon? Interestingly, I was only involved in the food part. The conversation was happening elsewhere. Let me explain…
It so happened that when in Mumbai, the wife and I headed over to one of our old haunts, Crepe Station off Carter Road for lunch. Excellent food, I tell you. We chose to sit indoors what with the heat and all no longer agreeing with us Bangalore/Pune people (we’re still sort of settling down!). For anyone who has been to Crepe Station would know that there are four tables in close proximity inside. For those who haven’t been there yet, well, now you know! So we took the one closest to the door and started taking in the surroundings. This place has some fine photographs that you can look at while the food arrives. It was about this time I noticed a group of three boisterous collegians. Two girls and a boy. Lucky boy, eh? Heh!
So them being loud is not the problem. The guy (incidentally a Maharashtrian; revealed thanks to some persistent eavesdropping by Yours Truly!) had braided hair and was somewhat proud of the fact that he looked more African than Indian. The girls were typically 18-20-year-olds and were giggling away at just about everything he said or did. No problem and for the record, no painful memories of "what if" either! The jokes were as mature as one would expect in such a group and tended to lean rather towards the profane. He did have an audience in his friends, I must add.
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By Aditya, on June 15th, 2007%
Over the last week or so, I have been to Pune where I grew up and to Mumbai where I spent the last eight years working. I am currently based in Bangalore and there is something that all these cities have in common: migration. But Mumbai, one would have to argue, is less affected in terms of its fabric or the way the city is since it has seen migration for a very long time. Who is the local in Mumbai, one would have to first ask. The Shiv Sena would argue that it is the Marathi Manoos while others may have their own points. It’s entirely debatable.
That, however, is not the case with Bangalore and Pune. Both cities have a strong cultural heritage with local people being identifiable thanks to language, customs and a variety of other reasons. But is there a case when one has to say that the . . . → Read More: Can locals of a city be unfit for the city?
By Aditya, on May 29th, 2007%
Right. All the hard work done by the Johars and the Chopras seems to be paying off for the British tourism department at least!
A recent map released on the Visit Britain site points out to Bollywood locations. Hang on! Wasn’t Bollywood in Mumbai? But hey, there is growing interest and the Brits are being smart. First it was coming to India and exporting stuff, now they are making the most of India’s exports. Smart!
“Britain’s popularity as a Bollywood backdrop can only help us raise our profile among this growing audience and Bollywood Britain will show them all they can enjoy while they are here.”
Fair enough. But when did the IIFA awards become the Oscars of Bollywood?
Madame Tussaud’s waxwork museum recently unveiled its latest likeness of a Bollywood superstar – Shah Rukh Khan. The actor is among the nominees at the IIFA awards, dubbed the Bollywood Oscars, picking up a best actor . . . → Read More: Britain goes ‘Bollywoody’
By Aditya, on May 15th, 2007%
After a brief period of travelling around Mumbai and Pune, I am back in Bangalore. And let me tell you, visiting these two places after four months told me how much I missed them and how much they have changed. It’s unbelievable. But then again, it’s bound to happen!
During my travels, there was one thing that continuously rankled me. This was something that in fact began last week when I travelled to Delhi. How much of a disregard the average and above average Indian has for rules is mind-boggling. Simple things, really. When the air-hostess says “Please straighten your seat back”, do it man/woman. It’s for your good and of course the airline doesn’t want to pay if you break your neck during takeoff.
And why is it so necessary to switch on cell phones before the plane has come to a complete standstill? How difficult is life going to be . . . → Read More: So I’m back
By Aditya, on November 20th, 2006%
Boy am I glad I moved out of Mumbai! Not that I could have afforded any of these places, anyways! Still.
Note to self: Start saving to buy property in Mumbai. At the current rate of interest, the amount I may be able to save and inflation, I should be ready to buy my own shanty in Dahisar by 2030, i.e., when I hit 50. Good plan, mate, good plan!
Technorati : bandra, bangalore, cuffe parade, mumbai, rent
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