Month: September 2007

S Bhagat Singh – the real Hero

Today is S Bhagat Singh’s 100th birthday. So like every other such occasion, he is being remembered again. Politicians are throwing speeches, the same stuff: we aren’t following the direction shown by him…and all that…

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Bhagat Singh was right in saying that we will send the “white” out and you will see that “black” will be sitting. The very same thing has happened. The white left and came our very own called “black” by Bhagat Singh. Over the last 60 years after freedom, they have crossed all the lines, can do anything to gain something politically, a human is not human for them. And the new generation that is supposed to do something about it, bring some revolution is all the way busy in becoming another Michael Jackson, forget this desh prem and such stuff.

Here is my salute to that great man who brought revolution in those times. Do visit a website about him called http://www.shahidbhagatsingh.org Carries some original photographs of him and his family and some hand writings.

6-6-6 & its balle balle balle in the crowd…

I am not a die hard fan of cricket who will stick to TV till the time match is not over. But yesterday’s match against England was pretty interesting, especially in the last overs. Yuvraj Singh had some argument with Flintoff and that ignited the spark inside Yuvraj. He hit 6 sixes in a row. Otherwise I haven’t seen any Indian player doing some rubbish on the ground but many other teams do. Just as England did it yesterday. So Yuvraj replied back in a very cool fashion 🙂 Enjoy the video from youtube.

hamein to ab bhi woh…

This one is by Ghulam Ali. It was in the album Tere Shahar Mein. It was one of the first albums of Ghulam Ali to be released in India. Its available online on musicindiaonline and can be listened to, here

hamein to ab bhi woh guzra zamana yaad aata hai
tumhe bhi kya kabi koi dewana yaad aata hai…

hawaein tej thi, baarish bhi thi, tufan bhi tha lekin
tera aise main bhi waada nibhana yaad aata hai

guzar chuki thi bahut raat baaton-baaton main
fir uth k woh tera shama bujhana yaad aata hai

ghatayein kitni hi dekhi hain par mujhe ‘israr’
kisi ka rukh pe woh zulfein girana yaad ata hai

Dos and Don’ts in Delhi

It has been almost 11 months since I landed up in so called Delhi unki jaan [from city beautiful Chandigarh]. After having some experience here, I have been thinking of writing all the good and bad things, I have seen, in these 11 months. Well, will write about particular events some other time. Here what I am going to write is, few tips for the people who are new to Delhi or are planning to come to Delhi. Its in the form of dos and don’ts. I am just too lazy to do the segregation so it will be one after another, in no order, without thinking anything. Please bear with it 🙂

  • The very first thing, where ever you go – Bus stand, railway station or somewhere else, take care of your luggage, you never know when some one comes and clean sweeps you 🙁
  • For anything serious, don’t rely on anybody except in a case that you know the person before.
  • If you happen to be a Punjabi (Sardar, to be more specific), never ever hire a Sardar Auto-wala or Taxi-wala. He is going to take advantage of that brotherhood and charge you twice the normal rate. Thats one of the most bloody things, I have seen in Delhi.
  • If you use local buses to commute, be careful. Not to forget, they have been man eaters, there are other things too. There are hardly any drivers and conductors having a bit of sense that how to talk to somebody. And generally (if you aren’t lucky enough) there will be a hell lot of rush in the bus, and people of Delhi-man they have no sense at all. So better try to avoid falling in an argument with someone & more important, if he is doing too much then set him 🙂
  • Most probably you will be renting a house. Again be careful here. Check everything before renting. Make everything clear. Read the rent agreement carefully before signing it. And be a man – if you aren’t wrong anywhere, screw up the owner. Believe me, they can be brought on the right track, this way only. [Since I came here, this is the 4th house where I am staying. Out of 4, only 1 owner was good (he was very good, in fact) all others were [are] typical Delhites. First was an old lady, don’t ask about her, she needed money, money and money. Second was the man whom I said was very good. Third was a pretty boring, useless chap. When we left, had (or avoided ?) an argument with him. Now this one is also the very same, with no difference. It has been a month only. Lets see how the things go on.
  • If possible, find the accommodation near some metro line. Metro is one of the most beautiful things happened to Delhi. [You will feel proud, when you use it]. It will help you reach your place in least possible time, in AC and neat & clear manner. But on the negative side, still people have not learned, how to use Metro.

Well, thats all for now. I will keep on adding the useful stuff over here.

Best of Delhi’ing 🙂

Your comments, experiences are most welcome 🙂

Sidhu