This is My Earth!

Remember the Charlton Heston movie, 'Planet of the Apes': that last scene where they show the Statue of Liberty in a broken down state signifying the degradation of the planet earth and changes in the whole ecosystem as a whole.

Who knows, if it would become reality? We have been haering about global warming, the ozone layer and pollution for innumerable years. However, it is a recent phenomenon, that the whole world is coming together for the cause of environmental concern. World Earth Hour was organized globally on March 29th, 2008. A lot many of us might not have been able to participate in this cause then. Well, here's our chance again. It's World Earth Day on 22nd April. We all can significantly contribute towards the environment in our own small way. To extend the concept of earth hour, why don't we switch off all electrical equipments at our homes for 2 hours. This isn't really that difficult esp to some people who are used to the regular load-shedding during peak summer ;-).

Well, wotsay...are we in for this small contribution? I'm doin it...join in if you think it is important!

Yahaan

I don't remember how I missed this one...turns out it is a must see for all. 'Yahaan' talks of the most basic need of humans- Love.

The setting is of modern day Kashmir with its troubles of insurgency and terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts of the army and how amidst all these an army officer falls in love with a Kashmiri girl. The way the story has been handled by the director is appreciable. Even though it is a story of two persons in love, the message goes way beyond. There is a line in the movie where the terrorists are scared...scared because the story of these two lovers would give a new path for peace in the valley. In a very suttle but effective way the director has conveyed what he wanted to. No matter how much the nations talk, no matter what the so called high command thinks, it is after all the people of the land who make the place what it is.

Read this today and was forced to reason it out. but failed! Do we have an answer?

The movie raises a similar question and has an appeal to all those who have taken up arms to fight for their own self-justified cause, to think again and reason it out.

Oh and the music is just superb. Lyrics by Gulzaar hence no further words needed :-).

Who knows...Lightning could Strike!

And...am back!

A nice guy once said, life is a box of chocolates. It never fails to surprise you. Well, something remarkable did happen over the past couple of months. How long does it take to know that you have found that special someone? Someone with whom you want to spend the rest of your life with. Someone with whom you want to share all your joys and sorrows. Someone you would trust no matter what.

It takes just a moment to realize and when that someone comes into your life, you just know. It is, as they say, you get struck by lightning. The answers to all your questions converge to one!

Not Just a Knot! :-)

Some campus oldies.

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Aussie Hall of F(Sh)ame!

The Aussies test team led by Ricky Ponting has equalled the record of Steve Waugh's team of 16 consecutive undefeated tests. No doubt it is something to cherish for the team. But amidst this so called entry into the hall of fame, this test will be remembered more for the imperfection and the way the game was played. Full of controversies and innumerable erroneous decisions!

Been nearly a week since all the hullabaloo over the issue. The so called 'fair' Mr. Punter has been nothing but an embarrassment to Australian legends like Sir Don Bradman or the Warne's n Waugh's. The whole world knows now what a man of 'Integrity' is like. Amidst all this, probably the best thing to have happened is that, the Indian team finally put their foot down and refused to move out of Sydney until justice was done; and for once they were supported by the cricket board (BCCI).It's a fact that the BCCI can influence decisions within the ICC if it so wants, simply because 'Na baap bada naa bhaiya, sabse bada Rupaiya!'The ultimatum of 7 days given to ICC is nearing an end. Hopefully the decision will be correct and complete. By complete I expect some action against both on-field umpires, the third umpire (How could he give a wrong decision when he had everything in slow motion?) as well as the match referee. Mr.Procter I am sorry to say that if being a South African qualifies you as being some kind of an expert on Racism, then being an Australian, qualifies each and every member of the Aussie squad as a racial abuser. The whole world knows that they are the worst when it comes to on-field sledging!
It's all a waiting game now. Let's see whether the Perth Test does start on 16th Jan or not. But whatever be the outcome, it's heartening to know that this Aussie team has been exposed to the core.

तारे ज़मीन पर...

Ladies and gentlemen, if you have to watch a movie to end the year with, go and book your tickets for this flick. 'Taare Zameen Par' is a must watch for one and all. A definite tear clincher and most definitely one for the entire family...esp. the parents.

Not much to be said about तारे ज़मीन पर . This movie is made to be watched and felt. Watch it for Darsheel's fabulous acting and Aamir's chemistry with the kid. The brilliance of Aamir Khan is just out there to see and marvel at. That's all there is to say. :-)