I am on phone.

I have been noticing people while they talk on the phone, their phone defines their style and way to present themselves. A high end phone means the guy has conquered the whole world and he is the kind, you will see them always showing their phone while they are talking, making a lot of body movements. Sometimes they even take the phone in their hand and start involving it as a pointer in their talks so that some of the friend in the office will notice and say "hey man is it a new phone?". After that just see their cunning smile and their changed looks....after the pause reply comes "You are talking about this....yeah yeah this is a new phone" as if they are doing sympathy on you. The phone will be their style icon and for some days they keep on stairing it and polishing it with their own clothes, praying for scratch less life. People in office keep the new phones on the desk and when the phone rings they keep on stairing the contact for so long whom they already know and is in their contact, its their own contact buy its a new phone folks this is the time other people can notice the ring tone and come to their desk with some more questions about the new phone.

Someone has bought a new phone among your friends and it is now the right time to change your old ugly looking phone. You soon see them on the phone websites and analysing and asking other people about the feedback on the model they are looking for. Finally they know they are financially tight but its a prestige issue now. They will buy the phone and wont even sell the old phone to gain the upper hand that yes they have now two phones one will be their phone and other one they still have to take a decision on that.....Interesting!

People who cant buy the new phones their phones are always on the vibration mode, their confidence level on the interview calls gets affected and they are hardly concentrating on their conversation over the phone but will always notice who are the people watching their phone. They will try not to show it to others while they are talking but if someone asks them they say "I don't want to waste my money on the phones, well this phone solves my purpose"

If someone whom you don't like buys the same phone you have it is the time to change your phone now ! Some people are scared to buy the new phones as they are experts of handling their phone which is been surviving with them for ages. People wont ask the connectivity and network capacity of the phone but instead they would look for a phone with a high end camera, bluetooth and some interesting games. Colclusing part is your attitude does influence when you have a cool phone.

India in Bangladesh

Indian team has just landed in Bangladesh straight in the den of bangla tigers. After the defeat from Bangladesh in the league match which forced India out of the world cup, Indians must be itching to go out and have a blast at the Bangla bolwers. It was a disappointing world cup for them and should be at the back of the mind. Indian team is now surrounded by some new young faces and new team manager Ravi shartri taking on the team after greg chappel resigned as an Indian coach.

This series would be the shape up for the youngsters and deciding factor for some of the Senior members in the team. There will be a lot of mental pressure for the senior players as they have not been performing for so long now and their willow has to do the talking. Sehwag and Dhoni will have to fire with flamboyance and the team management will be keeping a close eye on these players. Yuvraj too has failed to meet the expectations and require an inspiring knock in the middle of the crease. Absence of Sachin and Ganguly will be felt but they require some rest before a very hectic schedule.

The must not forget that the weather conditions in Bangladesh are same as they have back in India, which is a plus point for them. Sometimes these small tours are very dangerous for a touring side as you can easily feel the pressure to adapt to the conditions and by the time you do so its time to go back. What this indian team need is a good start to the tour and there are lot of finishers in the team lead by the wall (Rahul Dravid)himself. Rahul has to show some fire in his body language and attitude, he is a champion batsmen but he should not forget that his leadership skills directly affects the team performance.

Bangladesh on the other hand have improved a lot and look more confident. Dave Whatmore has done a tremendous work to shape them up to play a competitive cricket. Let us all hope for a good and exciting series and as a true Indian i am supporting my Indian Team. Best Luck guys and make your country proud.

Back to home finally

Hey guys yuppppppi, i am finally back in India. I was really counting the days after angelica left US and was missing my home too much. When I arrived at the IG airport after the long and delayed flight, everyone was eagerly waiting to see me. Angel was almost covered with the bouquet she had in her hand. I came out and saw her, she was searching for me in the crowd coming from inside.

We saw each other, she was full of energy and a BIG smile on her face. I hugged her and we both started crying like babies, ahhh and yes after a long time I saw my own people whom I can see and be delighted. All were having tears in their eyes specially my father-in-law and My mother were crying aloud. Finally we all came out of the airport and it was "Delhi ki garmi" to be faced. We boarded the car and were on our way to Faridabad, all were silent in the car maybe all were thinking of reaching home quickly.

Food was ready and so were all. All were on the table and eagerly waiting for me to be on the table after all I was the special guest of the day. I ate lots and lots of food as if i have never had the same taste, it was as usual "delicious". Everyone is happy and so am I. After all our India and people in our country makes you feel special all the time.

The New York City

We reached NY on the Friday evening and the city was buzzing the normal way, flooded with cars and masti all around. We got off on the Canal Street on the Manhattan Bridge. The journey started with searching for the "R" Train, me and Angel started walking 5 blocks down on China Town towards the subway. After catching the train we boarded the train but ooopsss i forgot to pick the address and phone number back in Boston. I saw Angel's face she looked tired and GOD how can i do this? What I did remember was the 'Woodheaven Blvd' and we at last managed to enter the right house after buzzing on the wrong door.

'The Indian' dinner was already waiting for us on the table and all were excited to meet Angelica the 'New Bahoo' (though we are no more new and have been married for over seven months). I saw my grandma's sister, my bua and phoopha ji, all much more older than i saw them the last time, but with the same love and affection. We all sat down on the dinner table and I was getting anxious and excited to start the food or rather was ready for gluttony. After I satisfied my pallettes we konked off.


The next morning was a great, bright and sunny and perfectly apt to roam in NYC. We were tired and got up bit late as the bed was cozy and comfortable. We left Queens and took a subway train to Winhall ST which was nearest to Liberty. Angelica was excited after getting off and her eyes got broader after seeing the real NY with those big buildings of Wall street and NYSE. Ferry to Liberty was absolutely fun, and the funniest part was that when people board the ferry they fought was place to sit and when ferry moves in the Ocean towards the Liberty and Ellis they fight to get their places next to fence to see the Manhattan (which is a view you could die for) and NY skyline behind them....we all clicked a lot of picture on our way to liberty. After reaching the island we were lucky to get the free tickets to climb inside the statue of Liberty. Poor angelica was really tired by that time. We got the tickets and never wanted to leave the opportunity to see the statue from inside. We went inside after all the security checks and came to know that the lift was not working and we had to climb 156 stairs to reach on top of the statue base. After thinking for 5-10 min, we decided to climb up and after all the struggle we reached on the base to experience the story behind making of liberty.

We left the place and took the ferry back to NYC, no no we didn't go to the Elise Island. The next on the cards was our old famous bull of Wall Street, we visited NYSE also. We clicked some pictures there and went to the train station to catch the train to Times square. We walked on the Broadway and climbed on "top of the rock" the Rockefeller centre to see the NYC from top of the hub. The city was glowing in the dark. It was too late by that time we wanted to reach home quickly and came out and went to 49th ST 'T' station but the station was closed. Angelica was really tired but we had to walk down 10 blocks on 59th ST to take the train. Finally, we reached home at around 10 PM finishing our one day in NY which i will remember for a long long time.

Me and Angelooo....Like a KID

My wife arrived on 22nd of march to Boston, and it was a day when i saw her after a long long time. She was exited to meet me as i was, we went to Aquarium in the new England to watch the "Lions of the Kalahari". It was an awesome experience watching with angel and behaving like kids,wearing those big 3d Glass bigger than your face...but that was fun.

The weather has also changed drastically here in Boston, its getting warmer day by day. We took the train to Aquarium and decided to go to haymarket also but you know i just took the wrong train and landed somewhere else...humm but we enjoyed every single minute in the T.

Aquarium was a real fun and it gave us the opportunity to act, behave and look like KIDS :).

An early exit

As the month of march approached i was thrilled and exited about the world cup starting in WI. I was now thinking of how to see all the india matches here in US. There is a breath in the air about this strong Indian line up for the world cup, the best of the teams to be sent this time for the cup. They players just proved to be best on paper and made an early exit from the world cup.

I am SHOCKED and could not believe that this team with the likes of sachin, dravid, ganguly, dhoni and yuvraj could not make it through to the super 8. This also meant that people back at home are shattered and their emotions might just burst out on the streets. The heros before the cup are now our zeroes and we all want the team to be replaced and changes should be done.

Indian team didn't look like a Unit to me, but i think we cannot point of one single individual or a coach for their desmal show. The planning and application was missing in the team. Dada played well in patches, sehwag showed he is back in form after hitting a blistering 100 against Bermuda. They did not have strong mental stemina to make it through to the second round.

But as a true Indian supporter it is not the end of the road for our team and we can still come back and show the world that we are best in the world. It will take some getting t prove this but we all have to support them in this bad phase.

Lonely...Birthday

This is a birthday i would never ever forget not because it is my first birthday after marriage, not because my angel is not here with me but yes i actually felt what loneliness is all about. It was the birthday when i was in US and was all alone without my family... hey but guess what my friends made it realy special. Sriram and surya bought cake for me and we had a blast in our small stinking room.

I took guard again on my laptop to hear voice of all the people i expected. Angel was first to wish me, then came to sweet ladies singing for me "happy birthday to you....." Papa came and wished me in his own style.

That was great but still feel lonely i miss everyone and also my mom dad.

I love Angel.......... :)

I was sitting in front of the computer and was wondering what to write....ha ha ha i know this is a new ghost inside me which kicks me from inside and prompts me to write. But yes after all these kicks, I always have one person whom i can describe to the perfectionism. She is none other than angelica my wife. She has the smile of a million dollar and only one i have seen smiling out loud and can change anything with her smile.

I am luck to have a life partner like her, she is charming, thrilled with enthusiasm, educated, beautiful, smart, caring, emotional, humble, leader, positive and homely. I LOVE HER and was missing this valentine when i am away from her in US. I know god has different plans for all of us, but for we two she certainly has some good plans. She is one for whom i can do anything under this sun.

I am missing her so much, that i cant think of walking even one inch without her. She has a very hard job, works in shifts and still manages all the relationships with heart. Ahh forgot to tell one thing that she is a really really good cook and that’s the reason i am getting fat day by day...."Kya karoon control hi nahi hota hai".I want to vish her a very happy valentine and am eagerly waiting for her to come here and join me in US. I am praying everyday for this because i want to take her to all the great and exiting places in US. She is mentally very strong and sometimes that gives me lot of heart when i become weak. She loves to watch movies but whenever she tell me to go for a movie i always have my list of things to do, humbly she says yes and hides her emotions in her smile.

I am proud to have him as my wife and thank god for this lovely gift for the life.

Bombay Bar Buffet

So we went to the Bombay hotel buffet in the snow. We wanted to taste some Indian food....it was me Dhrumit and Surya had the brave heart of doing it under the heavy snow. We started walking out of the office as as we came of the snow was so heavy that we almost decided to go back. But now we like all Indians "Jab jaana hai toh jaana hi hai chahe snow ho ya storm"

We started walking on 7 inches of snow under us, i can tell you that it is really hard to walk on that as the foot just dips in. Finally we got under the bus stop on the Mount Auburn street and guess what I wanted to have a snap under the heavy snow....hahahah. The bus arrived and we got in the bus number 73 and got off at Harward Centre.

As we started walking to the resturant the snow got really heavy and we were almost running towards the hotel. The sight was absolutely mind blowing......now we can only see white, grey and black color in the nature, yes its true how nature can prompt you to write poetry. I am not a poet but after seeing this i also feel like writing it.

We ate and while we were having food snow almost got converted to storm. It became impossible to came out. We started walking and it became rain and started pouring, but the life here in cambridge is just not still with all this. We went to the T station almost wet and shivering with cold but enjoying this weather.

My First Snow Experince

As it was getting dark in Cambridge and there were whispers of snowstorm in the air, people were talking about the snowstorm tonight. As everyone was afraid and was preparing for first real snow, i was anxious and exited to experience the same. I was awake in the night at around 1:30 am when i heard noise outside.......quickly very quickly i got up and what i saw could not believe, it was like a cotton coming down from the sky. I was seeing the street ligth far in the middle of the parking area of fresh pond the snow was peircing the light and falling down to make the floor WHITE.
I opened the window took my hand out and felf the touch of snow. It was cold but was quickly dissapearing in my hand, i could not hold that in my hand and for sometime i forgot the cold outside and was enjoying the touch of snow on my hand.

It just poured down the whole night. I got up early at around 7:00 in the morning to see the morning sight of the snow. I opened the window and what i saw was only and only WHITE. It was still falling from the sky, i got ready for office and went out of my hotel to walk on that white floor and its was an absolute fun.

I clicked some photos of snow and in the shuttle to office i saw it all around. I can tell you that its worth watching it for the first time.