Now for some forwarded Shayari:
अर्झ किया है.....
इस लिए कोई ज्यादा नहीं रुकता यहाँ
लोग कहते है मेरे दिलपे तेरा साया है
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Poppy's Coin - by Mary Blayney
The next novella in the book was Poppy's Coin by Mary Blayney. I must confess that though the first chapter appeared interesting, I harbored serious thoughts of skipping it after reading the next few. I am not a fan of romantic stories. But I wanted to find out about the coin and so I read on.
What coin, you say? Well, this is the coin that little Poppy gives to David. David is not her father but rather a guardian of her and her baby brother. He is also a war hero who has come back home rather unsure of his future in the civilian life. Desperately trying to sell his commission so he can care for the two children, he finds the task rather difficult. So he doesn't truly believe her when she tells him that the coin is magical and grants a proper wish. But he wishes on it anyways. Will the coin make his wish come true?
It's a lighthearted story and so a welcome change from the books that I normally keep on my bedside table. Give it a try and who knows you might start believing in magic too :-)
What coin, you say? Well, this is the coin that little Poppy gives to David. David is not her father but rather a guardian of her and her baby brother. He is also a war hero who has come back home rather unsure of his future in the civilian life. Desperately trying to sell his commission so he can care for the two children, he finds the task rather difficult. So he doesn't truly believe her when she tells him that the coin is magical and grants a proper wish. But he wishes on it anyways. Will the coin make his wish come true?
It's a lighthearted story and so a welcome change from the books that I normally keep on my bedside table. Give it a try and who knows you might start believing in magic too :-)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Haunted in Death - by J.D. Robb
J.D. Robb is none other than Nora Roberts and in this novel, she tells us the story of Number Twelve - a happening place of the 1960s that a century later is a shell of its former self. To make matters worse, it is supposed to be haunted and cursed - if what happened to a string of its previous owners is anything to go by.
Radcliff Hopkins, III is the latest victim. Though the press and populace have a field day talking about the supernatural, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is convinced that the hand that held the gun did not belong to any specter. Her opinion doesn't change even when she learns that this murder is linked to the mysterious disappearance of a promising rock star, Bobbie Bray, of the '60s. You have to read the book to figure out if she is proven right that there is no such thing as a ghost.
The story happens in 2060 so there are lot of references to the gadgets that are non-existent today like the 'link. The "Working" response emitted by Eve's computer when she instructs it to process some data seems straight out of Star Trek. :-) Then there sure is some cop jargon like vid (for video) and vic (for victim) which can be confusing at first. But I absolutely loved the story :-)
Radcliff Hopkins, III is the latest victim. Though the press and populace have a field day talking about the supernatural, Lieutenant Eve Dallas is convinced that the hand that held the gun did not belong to any specter. Her opinion doesn't change even when she learns that this murder is linked to the mysterious disappearance of a promising rock star, Bobbie Bray, of the '60s. You have to read the book to figure out if she is proven right that there is no such thing as a ghost.
The story happens in 2060 so there are lot of references to the gadgets that are non-existent today like the 'link. The "Working" response emitted by Eve's computer when she instructs it to process some data seems straight out of Star Trek. :-) Then there sure is some cop jargon like vid (for video) and vic (for victim) which can be confusing at first. But I absolutely loved the story :-)
I was a bit skeptical about my choice even as I checked out the book at the library. In the worst case scenario, I was prepared to make another trip there the following day to exchange it. The book in question is "Bump In The Night" - a collection of 4 stories, written by different authoresses, that involve a bit of supernatural, a slice of adventure and a dash of romance.
Turned out that I had chosen wisely. I have since then devoured 2 of the stories. And the 3rd one looks pretty good too. :-)
Turned out that I had chosen wisely. I have since then devoured 2 of the stories. And the 3rd one looks pretty good too. :-)
Cradle and All - by James Patterson
This is one of those "Apocalypse Now" kind of books that send a cold shiver down your spine while you are reading it and for a day or two thereafter.
So predictably, the world is being ravaged by famines (Rajasthan in India!) and mysterious outbreaks of long-eradicated diseases like polio. In the midst of this death and suffering, two teenage girls are pregnant - one in the US and the other one in Ireland. And both of them are virgins! As per the prophecies at Fatima all those years ago, one is carrying the Savior of the world while the other's child will plunge the world in darkness.
The church's problem? They don't know which virgin is carrying whom. So they send a team of priests to figure it out for them. The rest is the story about faith and courage!
For years, I had seen the board of a pilgrim company and wondered about the Muslim-sounding name Fatima that was mentioned in the sites. It was this book that made me search on the net for it.
It's a pretty fast-paced narrative that you will find hard to put down. The author has managed to keep the suspense over the 2 virgins right till the end. In the final pages, the book does pack a few twists and turns. So if you are for thrillers that involve an element of the religion, then this book is definitely for you.
So predictably, the world is being ravaged by famines (Rajasthan in India!) and mysterious outbreaks of long-eradicated diseases like polio. In the midst of this death and suffering, two teenage girls are pregnant - one in the US and the other one in Ireland. And both of them are virgins! As per the prophecies at Fatima all those years ago, one is carrying the Savior of the world while the other's child will plunge the world in darkness.
The church's problem? They don't know which virgin is carrying whom. So they send a team of priests to figure it out for them. The rest is the story about faith and courage!
For years, I had seen the board of a pilgrim company and wondered about the Muslim-sounding name Fatima that was mentioned in the sites. It was this book that made me search on the net for it.
It's a pretty fast-paced narrative that you will find hard to put down. The author has managed to keep the suspense over the 2 virgins right till the end. In the final pages, the book does pack a few twists and turns. So if you are for thrillers that involve an element of the religion, then this book is definitely for you.
Monday, March 1, 2010
फिर दिल दो होंकी को!
I must confess that I don't understand much about the game. But I am not going to let that stop me from celebrating every win of our team and mourning their every loss (though I hope these are few)! So 3 cheers for the team that has won its opening match!
Let this be the beginning of the good times to come :-)
Let this be the beginning of the good times to come :-)
Some more maddening Ads!
Okay, so here is the next part of my list:
1. Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk
I understand that Cadbury wants to emphasize the "Silk" part of this. But, really, the sight of the grown-ups licking their fingers and getting their faces smeared with chocolate is plainly GROSS!
2. 5 Star
First of all, I have taken an instant dislike to the bespectacled teacher. Then, she screams at the top of her lungs as if she has had a nasty attack of nerves. And finally, she punches the chocolate in the gut - knocking it off the bench. Hey, 5 Star has been my absolute favorite since I was knee-high. And the sight of this stupid teacher hitting it drives me stark raving mad!
3. Fanta
What is that stupid jingle? And what is the point of this ad? I reach for the remote every time it is aired.
4. McVities
Another pointless execution! Can someone please tell the old couple that it is okay to be different?
If they absolutely had to use this plot, it would have been infinitely better if they had depicted it like this instead. None of the other tourists have tasted the biscuits so they say "Wow". The old couple, however, says "Mow" (or whatever it is that they are supposed to say!) after eating them. The tourists gawk at them but the couple holds their ground and repeats the word.
I think this way it wouldn't have sounded as if McVities is out to make the entire world say "Mow" when they mean to say "Wow". We have had enough of the zombie movies, please.
5. Domino's
Wasn't there any other way to advertise for this than a streetful of people who have nothing better to do than to lunge for the droplets that fall from the pizza and cake that someone else is eating? Every time I see this ad, I want to throw up. :-(
1. Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk
I understand that Cadbury wants to emphasize the "Silk" part of this. But, really, the sight of the grown-ups licking their fingers and getting their faces smeared with chocolate is plainly GROSS!
2. 5 Star
First of all, I have taken an instant dislike to the bespectacled teacher. Then, she screams at the top of her lungs as if she has had a nasty attack of nerves. And finally, she punches the chocolate in the gut - knocking it off the bench. Hey, 5 Star has been my absolute favorite since I was knee-high. And the sight of this stupid teacher hitting it drives me stark raving mad!
3. Fanta
What is that stupid jingle? And what is the point of this ad? I reach for the remote every time it is aired.
4. McVities
Another pointless execution! Can someone please tell the old couple that it is okay to be different?
If they absolutely had to use this plot, it would have been infinitely better if they had depicted it like this instead. None of the other tourists have tasted the biscuits so they say "Wow". The old couple, however, says "Mow" (or whatever it is that they are supposed to say!) after eating them. The tourists gawk at them but the couple holds their ground and repeats the word.
I think this way it wouldn't have sounded as if McVities is out to make the entire world say "Mow" when they mean to say "Wow". We have had enough of the zombie movies, please.
5. Domino's
Wasn't there any other way to advertise for this than a streetful of people who have nothing better to do than to lunge for the droplets that fall from the pizza and cake that someone else is eating? Every time I see this ad, I want to throw up. :-(
होली है!
It's that time of the year again when all the FM channels play "रंग बरसे भीगे चुनरवाली" and "होली के दिन दिल खिल जाते है" :-) Happy Holi to everyone!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
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