Alcohol sure can do this...

 

Just trying a hand at Photography

Send me comments on these pics... very amature, yet my proud pieces of display! 

Life in the fast lane...

Where are all the sparrows disappeared? Where have the butterflies vanished? The last time i remember seeing them is more than a couple of years ago...

The 'age of innocence' that now hast passeth has left me in a time where Life's always in the fast lane. A time where 'time' ticks faster and the pace only gets quicker...

'If you're not in, you're out!' Said my career guidance counsellor. I've been running to be In and I feel like i've run far too fast to catch all the simpler things in life...

Its time i took a break!

A Rare sight (very much on Earth)

A truly Rare and beautiful sight captured in the Arctic. The beautiful north sky shows the Sun and the Moon in the horizon...

Hope to see it some day...

A suset in My home planet!

The image captured by Mars landers show the distant sun setting in the Martian horizon. The red planet 'shows' signs of water and possibility of supporting life.

A view from 'Columbia'...

This photograph was taken by the crew on board the Columbia during its last mission, on a cloudless day. The picture is of Europe and Africa when the sun is setting.
Half of the picture is in night. The bright dots you see are the cities' lights. The top part of Africa is the Sahara Desert .

The sun is still shining on the Strait of Gibraltar . The Mediterranean Sea is already in darkness. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean you can see the Azores Islands; below them to the right are the Madeira Islands ; a bit below are the Canary Islands; and further South, close to the farthest western point of Africa , are the Cape Verde Islands.

Note that the Sahara is huge and can be seen clearly both during day time and night time. To the left, on top, is Greenland , totally frozen.

Are you Game?

An Eye for an eye...

The new philosophy is far from it. Now when boundaries are mearging and walls are falling, people are uniting.

In the 21st century, people need to unite against the global threat of 'Terrorism'. In a world today where capitalism still exists in the garb of 'economic liberalization', one country's economic interests fuel the aggression of another nation's 'terroristic instincts'...

It is now that we need to unite to fight the root cause of Terrorism... economic conglomeration by a few super-rich countries whose greed for resources trigger the response of culural and social sentiments of the 'not-so-rich' nations...

Are you game? Its about being self-sufficient... about shunning anything not produced locally... about not buying anything 'imported'! Its a tough ask, but its a sure way to reduce a lot of our domestic problems...

Dinner with Friends

Dinner seemed even more colorful and festive on the Anantha Padmanabha Vratha amidst friends from college.

Wednesday was a good evening and felt more like a Sunday with a very casual atmosphere and a pleasant gathering...

Looking forward to more of such evenings... 

A Minaret falling apart

The famous Qutub Minar of Delhi stands tall in the dusty, polluted skyline of the bustling metropolis.

The Minaret, once the pride of the capital, is now a monument slowly falling apart...

Seen here is a valiant efforts of the authorities to restore its splendor... 

A whole bunch of threads...

A gleaming bunch of treads... used in one of the Holy Hindu Ceremonies- The Anantha Padmanabha Vratha...

A sight in a busy Indian Bazaar 

Sights on a Sunaday Night stroll on Gandhi Bazaar

A myriad of colors, tastes and festivities... a hallmark of Indian backdrop...

Boisterous Boys!!

These kids are my next door neighbors! They sure seem small in size. But they make up for it with all the noise!

If you leave these two devils loose, they'll make a ruckus loud enough for a heavy metal band!! 

The world divided!!

 

Windows XP- Lalu style

 

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Mr Bean's One-liners

Ø Until I was 13, I thought my name was 'Shut Up.'
Ø I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens.
Ø Always and never are two words you should always remember never to use.
Ø I've never been drunk, but often I've been over served.
Ø The road to success is always under construction.
Ø I say no to drugs -- they just don't listen!
Ø Marriage is one of the chief causes of divorce.
Ø Work is fine if it doesn't take up too much of your time.
Ø When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
Ø Born free; Taxed to death.
Ø Everyone has a photographic memory; some people just don't have film.
Ø Life is unsure; always eat your dessert first.
Ø Smile -- it makes people wonder what you're up to.
Ø I love being a writer... what I can't stand is the paperwork.
Ø A printer consists of 3 main parts: the case, the jammed paper tray and the blinking red light.
Ø The hardest part of skating is the ice.
Ø The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot; the guy who invented the other three, he was the genius.
Ø The trouble with being punctual is that there's no one there to appreciate it.
Ø If our constitution allows us free speech, why are there phone bills?
Ø If you tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe, he'll believe you. But if you tell him a park bench has just been painted, he has to touch it to be sure.
Ø Beat the 5 O'clock rush: leave work at noon!
Ø If you can't convince them, confuse them.
Ø It's not the fall that kills you; it's the sudden stop at the end.
Ø I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
Ø Someday is not a day of the week
Ø When I was born, I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.

 

Kissing it out!

It's been scientifically proven that frequent kissing stabilizes cardiovascular activity, decreases high blood pressure, cholesterol and overall makes one's life better. The following is a medical account of this quite pleasant activity.

Dentistry
Kissing can substitute any chewing gum that fights plaque and cavity. The thing is, this occupation, namely kissing, is capable of preventing cavities, similar to toothpaste. Such phenomenon can be explained in the following way. Kissing stimulates profuse salivation which helps protect one’s teeth from cavity, since it contains calcium and phosphorus. In addition, passionate kissers are less likely to suffer from gingivitis. Also, saliva becomes neutral in the course of a kiss thus preventing teeth from a number of diseases.

Cosmetics
A passionate kiss causes tensions in more than 30 facial muscles. It helps to smooth out skin and increase blood circulation. Perhaps, it is better to kiss then use various creams and apply masks? Kissing would surely be more pleasant!

Diet
We lose no less than 12 calories during every passionate kiss. However, one does not have to be a love fanatic to lose a few extra pounds. Scientists claim that 3 kisses a day (20 seconds each) will be enough to make you lose an entire extra pound.

Anesthetic

The so–called endorphin hormone serves as an anesthetic. The more passionate the kiss, the more endorphin is being secreted. One kiss is enough to secrete a sedative dose of these hormones, which in fact exceeds a minimal dose of morphine.Also, another interesting aspect of kissing deals with antibiotics. In the course of a kiss, natural antibiotics are being secreted in saliva. They also possess anesthetic effect. Simply forget about painkillers and kiss, kiss, kiss!

Anti-stress therapy
A kiss prevents the initial formation of stress hormones—glucocorticoids. These are the exact hormones to be blamed for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, muscle weakening, and insomnia. Generally, a kiss can calm down one’s nervous system quite effectively and rid oneself of stress. That is why those who enjoy kissing are often optimists. In addition, kissing triggers massive adrenaline rush, which battles stress hormone hydrocortisone and grants us cheerful mood. Finally, at least three kisses a day leave you in a romantic, pleasant mood for no less than 24 hours.

Vaccination
Our saliva contains the most bacteria. About 80% of them are the same in all people. Nearly 20% of them are unique in every human being. Upon mixing with other particles in the partner’s mouth, they trigger various reactions of microorganisms. As a result, this gives one’s immune system an impulse to form certain antibodies. Scientifically speaking, this process is termed cross-immunotherapy.

Express analysis of genetic compatibility
This is no exaggeration! While you are kissing, your brain conducts instant chemical analysis of your partner's saliva and issues a “verdict” of your genetic compatibility. That's why do not take long until the first kiss. It is better to establish your compatibility right from the start.Overall, kissing has an incredibly positive effect on the organism. Those who kiss quite frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder, blood infections. Also, you can rid yourself of hiccups by means of…you guessed it—kissing!

Salaam India!

Now thats some real progress!
Seeing the tricolor in the land of uncle Sam!!!

Times square shows off the Indian tricolors... 

Seasons of the sun...