In his fond memory...

If opposite forces attract each other - then our friendship was it's ideal example . The combination of 'brain and stupidity', 'perfection and emptiness', 'appreciation and derogation' and above all - 'front runner and backbencher' :) Yes - The bond was so firm that we were the most recognized friends of cse-2k6. Once, I look back at the times that we spent together, I doubt - whether I deserve all that value and recognition that he kept on bestowing upon me ? The doubt lurks only bcoz I never heard him abusing anybody. So my confidence level is very low regarding what exactly he thinks about me :) By the way - His feelings are not going to have any impact on the level of happiness that I enjoyed in his company. It was awesome to have freedom(I have abused him unabatedly), carelessness(I never bothered for wallet when went to market,documents when went for paperworks and above all, abt which I feel ashamed- computer formatting), dillydallying(it was only me who made him late otherwise he was always ready from 7:45 to attend the class of 8:00 a.m ), chitchatting(especially about ma'am - I remember he used to smile throughout the conversation) and many more. My morning used to start only after looking on his face. I used to go to bed only after wishing him 'sweet dreams'. I used to appear in the examination only after having got valuable tips from him. Today, when he is at home, I miss him the most(not sure abt d most part,bcoz his fans list is too long). I have some time complexity(as I have to pack my pc) and hence will have to stop here, otherwise he has always been my favorite topic and I can write an entire book on him.

Wish you a happy life PJ...

The meaning of 'FRIGHT'

I was in standard five

when I came across the term 'FRIGHT',

I remembered it's spelling

oblivious of it's meaning.

When I go to see the semester-results

friends follow but camaraderie hollow,

With every step towards notice-board

heartbeat goes up with drier throat,

Eyes remain open but can find no sight

yes-now I know the meaning of 'FRIGHT'.

When I follow my heart very seldom

in order to find some respite from boredom,

It is very few who cheer and all others sneer

even though my heart is pure and clear,

People come and say-"you were not right"

yes-now I know the meaning of 'FRIGHT'.

When I flick news channels abruptly

my spirit sinks since they appear ghostly,

I find mockery,robbery,butchery everywhere

shall I ever be able to retrieve solace anywhere ?

Certainly the future of mankind is not very bright

yes-now I know the meaning of 'FRIGHT'.

From Tarapur To TataNagar

Ragging is a part of your life if 1.You are junior in your college or 2.You are on a journey via bus in Bihar or 3.You are boarding a train in general class.Now when I am a b.tech-8th semester student,first possibility is gone.I have to cope up with the second and third one.But the ragging that I had to go through to reach my college,perhaps last time as a student,was one of its kind.It took me almost 44 hours to cover a distance of mere 300 kms.Not to mention- The trauma included combined exploitation by second and third kind of ragging.I have great bus sickness.It is this place where I really come to know that Earth revolves round the Sun.It is this place where people avoid me the most.Thanks to Nitish kumar for speedy revamp of road but a number of diversions were still there to give me fire-in-the-belly.The train that I had to board at 11am,I took it at 5:30pm the next day!!!Generally, I never share my sufferings.Here also I will tell you only the better part :)

When you enter general class compartment,you never know where you are proceeding.It is what happened with me and I along with two other friends went opposite to other guys.To be honest - no matter whether committed or single,when a guy boards a train, he prays to almighty to put a beautiful girl in his compartment. I am little bit over-ambitious since I want her to be seated just beside me.My eyes gleamed when I found a comely girl there.She was ecstatic and her bewitching smile left me mesmerized.Then came the first eye-contact which was really uncanny.Then she started looking outside through window and I started looking for my friends.To my surprise, they had found their places in the same compartment. They too were grinning.Now there was no more vacant place.Suddenly voice came from behind - "Rahul,come,sit with us.There is a seat here".I murmured -"No thanks-There is X-Factor here" :)The same situation prevailed for some time.She was just beside the window and fast moving train swirled her hairs around her face.I must confess- She was charming.She looked at me again and it was second eye-encounter.We guys are highly optimistic. When girls look at us,we decipher it in our own way.I took it as an invitation to sit in front of her.Now for the first time,I looked at her front seat.There were two ladies there and a child was sleeping in between them.I sniffed an opportunity and requested one of the lady to arrange for small space.My plea fell on deaf ears.Just when I was about to give up,the girl interrupted pleading for me.I couldn't hear her but the ladies agreed.I wanted to say her thanks but my vicinity forbade me to do so.Now I looked at my friends and they gave me a crooked smile.The journey was much more comfortable now.The fatigue was gone.At one station when I got off to find some food stuffs,my friend asked- "Rahul,why don't you talk to her?" I replied- "I am figuring out her chaperone :)". Stations passed by and we were looking at each other more frequently now.Time was around 10pm when those two ladies sitting next to me left the train.I was alone on my berth.God must be kind to me that day- The girl flipped her side and sat alongside me.The move was unexpected which left me frightened.Adding to the woes,her uncle stared at me.Instantly I made the separation broader.Time went on and we were fast approaching TataNagar.I was not sure of her destination hence everytime train slowed,my heartbeat ramped up.After all-I had to say her thanks :). My friends were gesticulating-"Now or Never".Her uncle was snoozing. The condition was perfect to show my gratitude but my shyness was coming midway.Then came the station wherefrom TataNagar was half an hour away.She looked at me again and this time I prepared myself to talk.I framed 4-5 questions in my mind and looked at her uncle.He was awake.I persuaded myself-"Rahul you are not committing any crime.You are just talking to a girl :)".She was looking outside the window.I coughed and asked the first one.She turned back to face me.Her reflexion,which I still remember,puzzled me.By the way,she replied. I popped another question only to realise later that it was the last one I had framed. She replied and I was done.Silence existed for sometime and it was she who came with a bunch of questions.The unending banter followed where I found her quite humourous,innocent,frank and witty.Although some of her questions were very imprudent,I didn't mind them.TataNagar came and it was time to say Goodbye.I didn't do so because It diminishes the chance to meet again :)I looked at her,smiled and left the train.My friends made my auto journey unendurable.
Journey was over,girl was gone.But my friends were unstoppable.One day I was riding bike at Bistupur.All of a sudden- My friend screamed from behind-"Rahul,see the train girl".I looked in that direction.She was there with two of her friends.I stopped the bike and took off the helmet.It worked and she noticed me.I was clueless when she smiled looking at me.We remained there for sometime and then she started to move away.My friend told me-"Wo ja rahi hai-Go and talk to her".I replied shyly- "Next Time" :(

"Moon"- No- "It's Main Aur Tum"

Moon is the greatest fantasy for a chivalrous man. We witnessed the brightest and biggest full moon of 2010 yesterday. I was unaware of it until we were ambling after our dinner. One of my friend pointed out - See, 'Chanda Mama' is so bright !!! It was really breathtaking. I forgot everything but not to abuse my friend. I told him - "Grow up dude.Can't you see - It's spotless.It can't be mama :) It is called- Chaudvi Ka Chand". He looked convinced and didn't argue.Everyone started praising their girl-friends.I had to keep mum.Someone asked me - Rahul,you said nothing. I replied - "I will write" :)

In my childhood, everytime I looked at moon,I could see only an old woman sitting under the tree. Later on,when my hindi teacher did 'manvikaran of chand'(personification of moon),I gagged. I was such a nut that time :) Today, when I look at the moon,I find a girl whose face is hidden behind a transparent curtain.I wonder - If life is so bright at the wrong side,what if I manage to cross the barrier - The curtain !!! I can see the long queue of her fans. But I believe - No one else can tell her - how much beautiful she is. She needs a mirror, not a fan :) The crowd complained - "Why doesn't she tell anything, why doesn't she laugh?" But I believe - She has an unending story. She has loads of joke to share. She requires a patient listener, not a grumbler. From the crowd, voice came - "No one has seen her.See,the blot is quite evident".But trust me - Although,I haven't seen her,I am sure-It's not a blot,It's just a pimple which gets disappeared on every full moon.She deserves a lover, not a critic :) Suddenly, a question popped up - "What you will do If given a chance to meet her?" When my turn came, I replied - "I will hold her hands and will ask - Where can I find you on New Moon?" ...

why not CAT ???

I remember the day when I approached my senior to counsel me on higher studies.It was my first semester.He told me-"Fresher ho,you must have worked hard-ab thora enjoy karo".I am not charging him for my didn't-take-CAT fiasco.The theme was deep down the psyche.His words just licensed it.I was over the moon.Life became full of greenerys.Fortunately- I didn't do anything absurd,didn't touch anything vile and most importantly - didn't utter a single word that hurt any particular fellow. It was only a break from studies.All I read was a mere-'newspaper' :)The pursuit-of-happiness took the place of pursuit-of-excellence.My friends were obtaining more CGPA than me and I was unaware of my rank until was asked to fill in a form while applying for a job!!!! Luckily I worked out a program that took my friends' cgpa from a file as input and calculated my rank in the class.To my dismay - I narrowly escaped the second half !!! By that time,the results of CAT of our just seniors were out. They had made it to IIM-A as well.I don't know how but the aspiration resurfaced.I was thinking for CAT 2010 when it was 6-7 months away.If fortune favors the brave, I am an obstinate coward.US economy was worst hit by the recession and NASSCOM directives forced our recruiters to delay their campus visit.Our placement procedure was put on hold and it prompted us to work hard in our engineering curriculum.When there was so much competition amongst our batchmates,I could barely think about CAT.I got placed on 17th of December.The bad phase was over but destruction remained. In the absense of proper preparation,I decided to quit the test.Today, all I can say is -"Your prospect to crack CAT is higher with work-ex" :)

genial GENELIA ...........

Harsh suggested me to watch the movie - "Bommarillu".I asked - Action movie? He replied - No,Romantic one.Again I queried - English movie? He laughed and responded in negative.I guessed - there must be something special if he is recommending a non-action movie and that too in a language other than English !!! I have been staying with him for the last 15 yrs - so the risk factor was quite impertinent.Anyhow,I downloaded and watched it- to be frank- goggle-eyed.Subject-matter and Siddharth were storming but I am here to tell you about someone who stunned me by her innocence,prettiness and above all- Simplicity.Say it absense of a gf or never-seen-previous character, I felt the void around me for the first time in my life.Her peculiar voice which appeared coming out of her nose had done the damage :) I googled about her. I searced her on Wikipedia. I talked about her with my friends and I sang with her in my dreams :) Yes- Genelia D'Souza factor is thriving ever since I watched her award-winning performance.Later on, I watched Boys,Jaane-Tu-ya-Jaane-Na,Life-Partner and most recently- Chance-Pe-Dance.I am not aware of box-office collection of these movies but I leave no opportunity to promote her movies inside my college campus :) My friends search Deepika,Katrina,Kareena and other actress in their respective gfs but frankly speaking - I started searching my gf in Genelia :) Few days back,one of my friend ridiculed me - Rahul, what will you ask for if Genelia tells you to do so. I quipped - "Genelia, now when I am almost hopeless about having a gf, do me a favor - Play a character of married woman" :)