The Break Up by Vijayendra Haryal

If you have to appreciate the depth of this book don't go by the title but read it without bias for all stories ending in a depressing state... btw that's not the case for all. The author has penned down nicely short stories which though in length are short but leave a lasting impact and prompts one to think through. It also raises question on true love and that's what author tries to unearth in the final story. The story narration has depths which makes me think that author has narrated his experiences in life through the medium of this book. At some places though it felt that the story has been hushed up just to keep it short :). I would have liked the depth to flow seamlessly in all stories. The other good part is shortness of stories gives you flexibility to read and contemplate even if you dont have luxury of time. On certain occassions though I could not resist continue reading even when the stories end on negative note. It is like one carving for reading on pain more and more. In the 21 stories author has penned down one will surely associate with one or more if he/she happened to be in love anytime ;). The writing style is plain and clear and author does a good job of putting in the perspective of real life situations in love.
The poems are equally expressive and one does not need a dictionary or a high intellect to understand the meaning. I hope author continues his writing spirit and amass more fans like me :). Looking forward to his next book......   

thoughts after watching Rockstar!

just finished watching the movie Rockstar. Though it has its faults but I still liked the movie. Quite a different one. The movie based on central theme of love and agony as source of music creation is impressive though after watching I felt that it is just one more form of how love comes alive in other virtues....it leaves a thirst to quench for...without which one feels incomplete and there is no way to take it as well. The acting of Ranbir Kapoor is commendable and Nargis Fakri also does a good job. It left me with a feeling of "HIGH AND DRY". Rationality sometimes does not prevail as certain things are not science bound or to say other way science has not progressed to that extent to understand the phenomenon......
Again the impact which a movie leaves is so much influenced by the background music ...profoundly.... REAL life does not have that. The power or forcefulness is felt way more than in real life....MUSIC impacts profoundly on our feelings as humans.... not only the vocals but instruments as well.

Churches in Bangalore

Bannerghatta National Park

Christmas bell !

National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore

waterworks....

Thoughts are to be captured as and when they flow ....as the moment you feel them they are most profound and accurate ....

You tend be strong when you face hard challenges in life and always keep up to self never to cry in front of others... something which you cannot imagine to do in front of others .... you believe you are stubborn and hard who is a non romantic.... but it baffles you when your tear drops fall while watching a fictional movie or a television serial (alone)......what real could not do imaginary does....and you feel the need to cry out in silence more.... some sort of relief sensation it gives and feels good to cry...experiencing this sounds crazy as rational mind cannot explain and heart overrules. And then you ponder do you really know yourself enough ?  do you associate more with imaginary than real? or thus this has to do with the melodramatic music?clueless... never the less feels relief with waterworks...they always flow like a silent river...

I Too had a Love Story

Nice read by Ravinder Singh. The story is captivating and I ended up finishing it in one sitting from 11.30- 4 AM. Last book i did this way was 11 minutes.
  One can really relate well to the story as it sticks to the reality. Though at times it felt otherwise but overall it holds on the attention very well. You cant help but get this feeling of chocking (for guys) by the end of the story and maybe waterworks (for gals). It hits you hard and the down part extends and makes it more intense leaving you feel literally chocked..... at least that's what I felt.

Immediately after finishing the book I checked on what happened to Ravinder and got to know he is releasing a new book soon titled- Can Love Happen Twice?

comparing TV serial to organization functioning

lately watching a lot many soap operas on the TV depicting ways of living triggered a thought in me.... first it was that how crucial the background music and lighting is for making depiction of daily living enacted out by actors in different shows so critical.....infact without background noise and lightening it would reflect as a dull scenario without any energy in it.The light and music give the serial its soul. the actors are the body. The tone of background music will tell what kind of scene it is going to be even if I am sitting in other room and not able to hear out clearly. ......Similar to that a thought occurred today that this is very much like importance of the support functions which act as the soul of the organization where as delivery, sales act as the body. Both need to be paid equal attention in other for the organization to function effectively just as soul and body enrichment is necessary for healthy living :).

Spinach soup

Loved the color of the soup. This is Spinach soup :).

@Ulsoor in evening

Kala Madhyam Mela (Craft Bazaar) @ Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Shift....

Bangalore landscape is changing with new structures coming in place where colonial ones prevailed once. This shot was taken on MG Road depicting Namma Metro rail bridge and behind is the one of colonial structures of the old Bangalore. The city is changing its face as it tries to keep up to the blitzkerg of companies and workforce in Information Technology industry.

The Dirty Picture

Full of witty dialogues, indirect talks and funny quotes ...Dirty picture is fun to watch. The song O la la is on my playlist for long now :).


The film portrays life of south indian actress in 80's who struggles her way in the film industry and is willing to go any length to realize her dream.

Some quotes which I could recall:
Girlfriend pehle malai ki tarah hoti hai
phir kuch time mai cholesterol
and finally heart attack

Holi khelne chahte hain
par pichkari nahin chalti

P1: Plastic cover(P2) (cigarette packing) ki koi kadar nahin karta, sab cigarette puchte hain (P1)
P2: Agar barrish ho jaye to Plastic hi Cigarette ko bachata hai

On other note the film tries to question the hypocrisy prevalent in our country where people want to enjoy the sex but at same time don't feel it appropriate to accept it in public as society will look down on them. I am not sure myself what is the correct stance to be taken on this being grown up in same society. Everyone has got freedom of expression and labeling someone "Vulgar" based on clothing is more easy than doing it on thought basis.

The land of Kamasutra has transformed to land of "behind closed doors" . 

Kodaikanal