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Don McLean on Vincent Van Gogh
2007-10-03 09:04:00 Chavi Sharma - Friend who is also professor of psychology sent me this beautiful link by Don McLean - a musical tribute by Don McLean to Van Gogh . The impact is terrific as the words and the music interlace with his pictures. I didnt know about Don McLean but would soon know through http://www.don-mclean.com/ travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Vincent , Vincent van Gogh
Revealing Van Gogh
2007-09-30 08:54:00 ?Lust for Life? a book by Irving Stone on Vincent Van Gogh changed the way I looked at paintings and creative art. This book came in my life in 1999. Now when I look back to all my trips to France and Netherlands prior to 99, I do feel tinge of regret of not knowing Van Gogh then. Van Gogh lived for just 37 years and in last ten years he produced 900 paintings and 1110 drawings. But his last two years of work netted him more recognition and fortune than all his life. For anyone who is passionate about Van Gogh and his work, life of his last two years is fascinating aspect of his life. Most of the Van Gogh ? as a person behind great masterpieces - got revealed through hundreds of his letters that he wrote to his brother Theo, Sister Wilhem and mother. A recent public display of his letters to his 15 year junior friend- Émile Bernard- displayed his hitherto unknown facet of his personality along with his penchant and passion for colors. These letters also tells us how much crucial Arl... More About: Vincent van Gogh
Revealing Van Gogh
2007-09-30 08:54:00 ?Lust for Life? a book by Irving Stone on Vincent Van Gogh changed the way I looked at paintings and creative art. This book came in my life in 1999. Now when I look back to all my trips to France and Netherlands prior to 99, I do feel tinge of regret of not knowing Van Gogh then. Van Gogh lived for just 37 years and in last ten years he produced 900 paintings and 1110 drawings. But his last two years of work netted him more recognition and fortune than all his life. For anyone who is passionate about Van Gogh and his work, life of his last two years is fascinating aspect of his life. Most of the Van Gogh ? as a person behind great masterpieces - got revealed through hundreds of his letters that he wrote to his brother Theo, Sister Wilhem and mother. A recent public display of his letters to his 15 year junior friend- Émile Bernard- displayed his hitherto unknown facet of his personality along with his penchant and passion for colors. These letters also tells us how much crucial Arl... More About: Vincent van Gogh
Pancham's final Journey.
2007-09-18 11:55:00 Lee Iacocca in his autobiography mentioned that he was lucky to have been born in USA and also being born at this period of USA. I feel, we all are lucky to have Pancham been born in India but we would have been more fortunate if he were to arrive two decades later - when fruits of digital music and globalization is making Indian talent shine on the world horizon. Pancham with A R Rahman would have ruled music scene globally.I cant imagine how FM's in India would have commercially survived without Pancham. Today most popular remix are churned out of Pancham's old melodies of 70's and 80's and they co-exist with original songs enchanting almost four generations. His ever presence melodies on FM makes us feel that he is very much part of us. Only when we see the above video, realization hit us that he is no more .travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obse rvations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Journey , Final
Pancham's final Journey.
2007-09-18 11:55:00 Lee Iacocca in his autobiography mentioned that he was lucky to have been born in USA and also being born at this period of USA. I feel, we all are lucky to have Pancham been born in India but we would have been more fortunate if he were to arrive two decades later - when fruits of digital music and globalization is making Indian talent shine on the world horizon. Pancham with A R Rahman would have ruled music scene globally.I cant imagine how FM's in India would have commercially survived without Pancham. Today most popular remix are churned out of Pancham's old melodies of 70's and 80's and they co-exist with original songs enchanting almost four generations. His ever presence melodies on FM makes us feel that he is very much part of us. Only when we see the above video, realization hit us that he is no more .travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obse rvations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Journey , Final , Fina , Cham
Ganesha, Ram and India
2007-09-17 04:47:00 What would be the three most popular personalities that have been drawn, painted and sculpted in the history of the world? The answer perhaps would be Jesus Christ, Gautama Buddha and Ganesha . But if I were to narrow down the choices, the race could be between Jesus and Ganesha. Religion statistics of Christianity population with 2.1 billion with Hinduism at 900M and Buddhism 375M would make Lord Jesus outscore Ganesha by his presence in billion Christian homes, numerous churches spread throughout Europe and Latin America and also Paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance period. But in recent years, popularity and appeal of Lord Ganesha too has soared and it?s amazing to see his diverse forms being presented in innovative manner by artists? world over.Asha Sasi has nicely associated Ganesha?s physical attributes to our social and moral behavior. She says ?In spite of being an elephant, he is so light that he can travel on a mouse. We all become so heavy, because of our ego, pri... More About: India
Ganesha, Ram and India
2007-09-17 04:47:00 What would be the three most popular personalities that have been drawn, painted and sculpted in the history of the world? The answer perhaps would be Jesus Christ, Gautama Buddha and Ganesh a . But if I were to narrow down the choices, the race could be between Jesus and Ganesha. Religion statistics of Christianity population with 2.1 billion with Hinduism at 900M and Buddhism 375M would make Lord Jesus outscore Ganesha by his presence in billion Christian homes, numerous churches spread throughout Europe and Latin America and also Paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance period. But in recent years, popularity and appeal of Lord Ganesha too has soared and it?s amazing to see his diverse forms being presented in innovative manner by artists? world over.Asha Sasi has nicely associated Ganesha?s physical attributes to our social and moral behavior. She says ?In spite of being an elephant, he is so light that he can travel on a mouse. We all become so heavy, because of our ego, pri... More About: India
Akshta in her 5th month
2007-09-10 08:47:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Month
Akshta in her 6th month
2007-09-10 08:47:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Month , Mont
Akshta in her 5th month
2007-09-10 08:45:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Month , Mont
Story of Sholay
2007-09-09 06:27:00 These days, most movies partner with TV channel and project it as media partner. TV channel in turn is genrous with air time in creating an upbeat mood towards a movie to draw people to movie theater. So far so good ! But recently I see a change in the approcah of different TV channels. Those channels who are not in partner with the project go all out to in projecting this movie as flop and sabotage its chances of survival. I was surprised to see one channel projecting Ramu Ki Aag movie as an utter trash and to prove that it created special program on 'Making of Sholay '. I didnt like their approach but enjoyed the narrating the trivia that went behind in making one of the meomeorable epic saga in hindi movie history. Today, one of the pancham bhakt gave this link from BBC Asian Network celebrating Sholay's 30th anniversary. Its enjoyable listening to Ramesh Sippy on making Sholay, Music and Dharmendra's interview. You can click Story Of Sholaytravelogue,descriptions,experiences ,...
Story of Sholay
2007-09-09 06:27:00 These days, most movies partner themselves with TV channel as project it as media partner. TV channle goes all out in creating an upbeat mood towards a movie to drae people to buy ticket. So far so good, but recently I see a change in the approcah of TV channels. Those channels who are not in partner with the project go all out to in projecting this movie as flop and sabotage its chances of survival.I was surprised to see one channel projecting Ramu Ki Aag movie as utter trash and to prove that it created special program on 'making of sholay'. I didnt like their approach but enjoyed the trivia that went behind in making one of the meomeorable epic saga in hindi movie history. Today, one of the pancham bhakt gave this link from BBC Asian Network celebrating Sholay 's 30th anniversary. Its enjoyable listening to Ramesh Sippy on making Sholay, Music and Dharmendra's interview. You can click http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/sholay/ sholay_scenes.shtmltravelogue,description s,experienc... More About: Story , Tory
"Dooba Dooba rehta hoon Ankhon main teri" ... "I am submerged in the depth
2007-09-07 22:09:00 Get this widget Share Track details In my teenage years , Guitar was the symbol of liberation and youth and it very much remained till I finished my college. Attractive shapes, colors and variations made this instrument looked sleek to most of other modern instruments. In those days, in commercial orchestra team, Guitar player took a prominent place along with saxophone, accordion and drums. I never got a chance to play around Guitar but always made it a point to touch this instrument whenever I walked in to any music shop. During Mount Mary fair, in the bylanes of Bandra west, I would stop outside the home of christian families when I would hear strings of Guitar. Listening to Brijbhushan Kabra in ?Call of the valley? brought the beauty of Guitar as an instrument that can bring finer nuances of Indian classical Raga. But with growing years, impact of Guitar got diminished with other string instruments like Sitar, Sarod quenching the thirst of musical ears. With Bruce Springsteen ... More About: Main , Teri , The D , Merge , Depth
Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge( this friendship will not be broken)
2007-09-05 08:58:00 Gulf news introduced me to Hanumantha and reading his story, I immediately developed liking and respect towards him.Today, Hanumantha is sick, in fact very sick. He is 75 and feels he has only few months left to live. He is keen to go back to his country and die. Since 1997, he has been in UAE and been to his home town in Andhra Pradesh just once ? that too when UAE Govt. offered amnesty for illegal residents. He came back as domestic helper but since last few years found himself on street after the death of his master. With loss of job, he had to vacate his shared accommodation and soon take solace in public garden. Deteriorating health, lack of food made him go from place to place till he slumped back on a pavement in Sharjah. Seeing him weeping, a passerby stopped. A good Samaritan he must be. He brought Hanumantha to Indian association who with the help of volunteers arranged for necessary money for his journey back. Luckily for Hanumantha, another amnesty scheme is already on a... More About: Friendship , Dubai , Broken
modern feminine version of arjuna
2007-09-04 07:56:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Modern , Version , Arjuna , Feminine
The Top 20 Reasons Not to Move to Dubai by Tia O?neill
2007-08-31 10:23:00 I read this article written by Ms Tia O?neill on www.reddit.com. I think this site is a compiler of articles from elsewhere. Being a resident of Dubai over five years, I read these points very carefully and I must admit that they are relevant and objective. Its no surprise, that this article received more than 400 comments within space of 8 hours. Quote :Living in Dubai is not wonderful and glamorous, as many would have you believe. Forget about what you?ve read, seen, and heard; those shiny buildings and manmade islands are all just smoke and mirrors. There are so many things wrong with this place that I have decided to compile a list, a must read if you are considering a potential move to Dubai. 1. There is no standard address system making mail-to-the door delivery impossible. In fact, it makes anything nearly impossible. The taxi driver, here for only two days, and having learned English from old Beatles albums has no clue where your house is. He won?t tell you that of cour... More About: Reasons , Move , Neill
India's quest towards modernity
2007-08-30 18:08:00 JRD Tata was always optimistic about India ?s future. Jack Welsch too had been upbeat on India?s progress. He felt infrastructure in India is the only bottleneck hindering India?s progress but this can be tackled by Indian bureaucrats. Richard Gere in his recent interview said ?India is on roll and if the momentum is maintained, India could well be a world power within 200 years?. 200 years ?? I thought it is far too long. Japan had shown country can be transformed in a span of 30 years. China went even further; they changed the economic scenario within 15 years but they are still far away from uniform wealth distribution across the country. For me, India is placed in precarious position that is very unique. At 8% plus p.a. economic growth, India offers attractive market for many commodities but I feel its being pulled by two opposite forces? one by quest for modernity by educated and vibrant youth and other by deep rooted concepts of antiquated socialist ideas. Chances are that it m... More About: Real Estate , Quest , Modernity
Check out my Slide Show!
2007-08-13 07:21:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Show , Check , Slide
Check out my Slide Show!
2007-08-13 07:18:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Show , Check , Slide
akshta in her 5th month
2007-08-09 06:01:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Month , Mont
akshta in her 5th month
2007-08-07 19:44:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Month , Mont
Nine Day in Japan - Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Odate, Tokyo
2007-08-06 15:15:00 ?What do you think of India and how is it different from Japan ? ?. An innocuous question by my Indian colleague to Japanese appeared to have flummoxed him so much that it took him more than six hours to muster the strength to say it ? First ? Cleanliness, Second : Car Honking and Third : Punctuality ?; For me, it was all summed up as ? Public Behaviour?. The comments may have been in jest but conveyed the truth. For an Indian and that includes me, there is no way but to concede to his argument. I wish one day, one small part of India will defy his statement making it punctual, disciplined city free from any pollution be it noise, water or air.This was another visit to Japan within a span of one year but this visit was different from previous one and few others before that. As my Kansai airport bus entered Hankyoo terminal in Osaka downtown, I could see few men on a make shift podium next to Yodobashi electronic stores, screaming on microphone with motley of crowd listening to him. N... More About: Tokyo , Kyoto , Kanazawa
Pamela to Sarvepalli - biographies by descendents and my thoughts
2007-07-21 13:41:00 While reading a review of a book ?India remembered? by Pamela Mountbatten, my thoughts went back to a news report that I had read long ago in Marathi Newspaper. This was about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Ex President of India ? a brilliant scholar, profound teacher and academician India has produced. I had read about Dr. Radhakrishnan not being in contact with his mother as a punishment of his disapproval of her moral behavior. I tried to verify this from a biography written by his son. Amazon does have this book listed but without any excerpts and there is only one review written by Sriniwas. However during my digging efforts, I came across a biographical sketch written by Antony Copley that fueled my speculations further. It says ?officially he was the second son of middle-class poor parents, Sarvepalli Veeraswami, a minor revenue official, and his wife, Sitamma. At least, this is the official version. More probably, he was the illegitimate son of a visiting Vaishnavite official... More About: My Thoughts , Thoughts , Biographies , Graph
Who do you marry ?
2007-07-15 13:31:00 A decision paramount to most people in their life time . A lot of possibilities gets thrown at this question. Marry someone you love, Marry with whom you are friend with, Marry with whom you share philosophy or Marry someone who is tuned with your cultural and work ethos.David LeVine, the director of Warm Wisdom Press, says. Never get married because you?re in love. This may sound crazy and weird but I tend to agree with his views.If we look at our own life, we can observe how many times we have been in love . Timespan of love endurance may be different but every time, we were in love ? it was intense, pure and genuine? at that moment of time. But what we termed ?love? then, it wasn?t love today. Was it attraction, infatuation or sheer physical liking ? all depended on the state of mind prevailing then.David says, ?Chemistry ignites the fire, but character keeps it burning. Chemistry ? physical attraction ? is not something to be ignored. But a deeply loving relationship based on...
Move over hyped Taj Mahal, for me its Kailasa of Elora
2007-07-12 09:23:00 Indian media is generally obsessed by Bollywood, Cricket and Personalities. What did Amitabh Bacchan do today? Has Azim Premji or S K Mittal figured in top 100 billionaires or if Sania Mirza slipped in her ATC ranking. It was respite to see the absence of Sachin Tendulkar?s on TV screen but soon this was replaced by hundreds of hours projecting Taj Mahal as a strong candidate for seven wonders.Taj Mahal won the race not because Indian media hyped it but the process itself was skewed in her favour. When you have selection based on people voting on Internet, India with a million plus net population has an unfair advantage and also was with China, Brazil etc. So when Taj Mahal made it, I wasn?t as much elated with Taj being selected as I was disappointed by Angkor Wat of not being chosen. Those people we have seen both Angkor Wat and Taj Mahal perhaps agree with my feelings.Why Indians are so passionate about Taj Mahal? Does it represent India? It was built by Mughal invaders borrowi... More About: Move , Elora , Kail
Akshta - in her 4th month
2007-07-07 06:14:00 travelogue,descriptions,experiences,obser vations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Month , Mont
Melting Entrepreneurs of India
2007-07-02 12:02:00 There is a shortage of 1 Rupee coin in India , particularly in the eastern part of India. All this is because of great business opportunity to export shaving blades to a neighbouring country. In Bangladesh, sales realization of a shaving blade is Rupee 3-4 per piece. Innovative entrepreneurs in Kolkatta, melt 1 rupee coin, make shaving blade and export to Bangladesh. Poor Government of India, it cost them more than 1 Rupee to make 1 Rupee coinThere is another product marketing situation where Govt of India is at the receiving end. And that product is Condom. Population of India is a billion but it also has nearly 6 million people afflicted with HIV and that?s why Govt of India to control ballooning population of India and restrict spread of HIV provides nearly 900 million free condoms. But most are usurped by entrepreneurs for variety of profit making product applications than it was intended for. Smart innovative Indian entrepreneurs have made availability of condom into a free avai... More About: Entrepreneurs , Rene
Cathedral of La Sagrada Familia ? 120 years of on going unfinished projec
2007-06-30 20:41:00 We were travelling from Forum (conference centre) back to hotel in Yellow Black metered Barcelona taxi. When taxi stopped at one of the traffic signals, my boss who was sitting with me at the back seat, asked me to look out from a window. I could see part of dark brown coloured minaret jutting out in between two apartments. I dismissed it as one of the possible mosques that may have been existed during Arab occupation of Spain. Between two Japanese, I could make out some conversation with the name Gaudi but didn?t pay much attention.After reaching our hotel, my colleague and I decided to use few hours seeing places in Barcelona. He was keen on Joan Miro and Antonio Gaudi ? both names I was unaware. Joan Miro ? gallery and park- was closed being Sunday, we decided to visit Church of Gaudi. I was little perplexed with the comment of hotel receptionist that that it could take several hours to see this church. I couldn?t imagine how a church could consume so much time. Would it be bi... More About: Years , Unfinished , Familia , Cathedral , Cath
Barcelona - A nice city indeed
2007-06-28 07:10:00 Normally first 24 hours to any new city are not always pleasant. Unknown foreign environment, suspicious over eager sellers, lack of familiar company and so on. Barcelona is one of the few cities that I enjoyed in my first 24 hours and this enjoyment remained for next 5 days.Alighting from the old Alitalia MD aircraft, Barcelona airport greeted passengers with parallel red and green lines pasted on chipped Italian tiles directing towards luggage collection. But suddenly, both colours went in opposite direction making all foreigners confused. Young girl at the reception couldn?t speak English but she came along the green line to show non Spanish speaking visitors the gate towards luggage collection. That?s where Spain differs from France. Both countries get a lot of foreign visitors but France let you know that you are a foreigner and unwelcome if you don?t know French. In Barcelona, not many know English yet they welcome you with smile and friendly demeanour. No wonder Spain is th... More About: City , Nice
Amazing Creation
More articles from this author:2007-06-17 08:40:00 Location: Tata Museum, Jamshedpur.In the first pic, you can see a painting. This was a gift to JRD Tata on his Birthday by a street artist. Nobody was able to understand his art. Unfortunately, only the painting was given to JRD and the artist had promised to reveal the secret shortly . However, JRD was no more when the secret was actually revealed. Here's the secret revealed. When you place a steel rod at the circle in the first pic you saw, you will see the image of the JRD Tata as a reflection on the steel rod as seen in the second pic below. Isn't it incredible!!travelogue,descriptions,exper iences,observations from curious and imbecile mind of goggly More About: Amazing , Creation 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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