This is not a review of any book or movie.I am just copying out an article that had appeared in a national newspaper (would not like to name it here) because it is hilarious and imaginative.
This article had appeared when the govt. was renaming quite a few places and landmarks in the city and state after Shivaji Maharaj.The people behind the article imagine a future i.e. 2050 AD (funny how everything in the future happens to centre around the year 2050, the movie love story 2050 for instance) where everything is named after Shivaji Maharaj.
I have to add a disclaimer that every word in this article is fictitious and bears no resemblance to any person living or dead... ;-)
Here goes.......
My name is Chhatrapati Shivaji.My father's name is Chhatrapati Shivaji.My mother's name is Chhatrapati Shivaji.My brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts are all named Chhatrapati Shivaji.All other names have long since been outlawed.
I wake up everyday at 6.30 am (Chhatrapati Standard Time) to go to my school : Chhatrapati Shivaji Vidyalaya.It was a little confusing getting there at first, because all schools in the city have the same name.But once I got directions, it was fine.All I have to do is go down Chhatrapati Shivaji Road, make a left turn at Chhatrapati Shivaji Chowk, go straight till Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg, until I reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Road.Then I go straight till I come to Chhatrapati Shivaji Chowk.Once I got lost and found myself at Chhatrapati Shivaji Road instead of Chhatrapati Shivaji Road.Silly mistake, when I think about it.
My class teacher, Mr. C Shivaji, is a good teacher.Today he asked, "Chhatrapati, can you answer that question?" The whole class put up their hands to answer.
Yesterday our school, CS Vidyalaya had a cricket match with our rival school, CS Vidyalaya.Of course, we don't know which school won.But that's okay.This weekend, my family and I will go to the zoo, Chhatrapati Shivaji Pranibaugh, and see all the, um...plants.There used to be animals there, but they're all dead now.They say it was due to "negligence" because the keepers were all running for government, one fo them for the office of Prime Chhatrapati.
We have two main telecommunication companies, CSNL and CSNL.One provides telephone services and the other provides broadband Multinet access via the Chhatrapati Shivaji Satellite.Sometimes we don't know whether we're accessing a website or whether Chhatrapati Shivaji (our grandmother) is calling up.I'll go online later to see if I have any new e-mail at chhatrapati@chhatrapatishivaji.cs
Foreigners are often confused which Paanch Sitara Vyayamshala (5-ishtar hotel) to go to because they all have the same names.I think the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vishramgraha is pretty good and one should stay there rather than the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vishramgraha or the
Chhatrapati Shivaji Vishramgraha.
During the weekend, my family and I might go to the beach, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Samudrakinar, and after that we may go to see a film.All foreign films are dubbed in Indian languages because, as we are taught in school :
(1) Nothing foreign is good, and
(2) All things foreign that are good have been stolen from us.
I go to sleep pretty early,after watching the popular TV show Kaun Banega Chhatrapati.
Tomorrow will be another day... I think.
Sometimes, in whispers, i hear stories told of a mythical age long ago, when places and things had different names.Stories of a time, when each thing had it's own name, and of a concept called "heterogenity".Its a legend, only half beleived, of a time when places and things had a history, and the city an identity.
Date : 21 November, 370 AC (After Chhatrapati)
Place : Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahanagar (Formerly Bombay City)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Name : Atlas Shrugged
Author: Ayn Rand
ISBN : 9780751191144
Summary : This book envisions a scenario wherein the men of the mind go on strike.Here Ayn Rand puts forward her unique theory of objectivism which conceptually can be said to be an antonym of altruism.
My opinion : This is easily one of the most phenomenal books that i have ever read.Even though this book was written a long time ago(it is more than five decades old), we can still relate to the events as if it were happening in the contemporary world.The basic concept, premise and the execution of the book are brilliant.This novel presents an astounding panorama of human life.All the characters are very well etched.With it's immortal query "Who is John Galt?" the book defines the basic premise for Man's existence.The chapter "This is John Galt Speaking" is another book in itself, such is it's scope and impact on the reader.The author describes this book as an explanation of "the role of man's mind in existence".Even though this book by quite large by a novel's standards (almost 1100 pages), at no point does it get boring or repetitive.It holds the reader's interest and captures his imagination.I would certainly recommend this book to everyone.
How I got it : Got it from a friend.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Author: Ayn Rand
ISBN : 9780751191144
Summary : This book envisions a scenario wherein the men of the mind go on strike.Here Ayn Rand puts forward her unique theory of objectivism which conceptually can be said to be an antonym of altruism.
My opinion : This is easily one of the most phenomenal books that i have ever read.Even though this book was written a long time ago(it is more than five decades old), we can still relate to the events as if it were happening in the contemporary world.The basic concept, premise and the execution of the book are brilliant.This novel presents an astounding panorama of human life.All the characters are very well etched.With it's immortal query "Who is John Galt?" the book defines the basic premise for Man's existence.The chapter "This is John Galt Speaking" is another book in itself, such is it's scope and impact on the reader.The author describes this book as an explanation of "the role of man's mind in existence".Even though this book by quite large by a novel's standards (almost 1100 pages), at no point does it get boring or repetitive.It holds the reader's interest and captures his imagination.I would certainly recommend this book to everyone.
How I got it : Got it from a friend.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
State of Fear by Michael Crichton
Author: Michael Crichton
Summary:
'State of Fear' as the name suggests is based on maintaining order in the society through the one of the most effective means known to man.
The story is based on global warming and how a eco-terrorists group tries to create catastrophes on 2 places to make sure the world believes in the devastating effects of global warming and makes huge changes in the current way things work through the world to reduce green-house gas emissions.
The story revolves around Peter Evans ( a environmentalist Lawyer ), George Morton ( a multimillionaire who provides funding to environmental causes ), Sarah ( Morton's Assistant ), John Kenner and Sanjong Thapa ( researchers at MIT ) and the utilization of the funding given by Morton to NERF ( National Environmental Resource Fund ).
Morton has a meeting with Kenner and Thapa resulting a turn-around in his views to provide funding to NERF and in a banquet held by NERF he officially announces his withdrawal of further funding to NERF. After the banquet however, Morton has a fatal accident out of rash driving over a cliff's edge.
Then this group teams up against ELF (named Earth Liberation Front) to foil their schemes which include dislodging a Huge iceberg in Antarctica using synchronized detonations of explosives, a thunderstorm with flash flooding at a National Park and a tsunami using under-water detonations and amplifiers using cavitation generators.
My Opinion:
Another typical Michael Crichton thriller which is very well-compiled and detailed narration.
How I got it: From a Library.
Will I buy it for my collection: Maybe.
Summary:
'State of Fear' as the name suggests is based on maintaining order in the society through the one of the most effective means known to man.
The story is based on global warming and how a eco-terrorists group tries to create catastrophes on 2 places to make sure the world believes in the devastating effects of global warming and makes huge changes in the current way things work through the world to reduce green-house gas emissions.
The story revolves around Peter Evans ( a environmentalist Lawyer ), George Morton ( a multimillionaire who provides funding to environmental causes ), Sarah ( Morton's Assistant ), John Kenner and Sanjong Thapa ( researchers at MIT ) and the utilization of the funding given by Morton to NERF ( National Environmental Resource Fund ).
Morton has a meeting with Kenner and Thapa resulting a turn-around in his views to provide funding to NERF and in a banquet held by NERF he officially announces his withdrawal of further funding to NERF. After the banquet however, Morton has a fatal accident out of rash driving over a cliff's edge.
Then this group teams up against ELF (named Earth Liberation Front) to foil their schemes which include dislodging a Huge iceberg in Antarctica using synchronized detonations of explosives, a thunderstorm with flash flooding at a National Park and a tsunami using under-water detonations and amplifiers using cavitation generators.
My Opinion:
Another typical Michael Crichton thriller which is very well-compiled and detailed narration.
How I got it: From a Library.
Will I buy it for my collection: Maybe.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer
Name : Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less
Author: Jeffrey Archer
ISBN : 9780330419048
Summary : It is a humorous tale of four persons from varying backgrounds who join forces to get payback from a deal which they have been duped into.
My opinion : This is one of the most humourous books I have come across. Jeffrey Archer has cleverly created this comic masterpiece with each part having it's own style of humour. The story weaves around the ingenious plans of these four persons, their bumbling antics and recovery from blunders while executing their plans. The end actually has the potential to leave the reader in a laughing fit. Would definitely recommend it as a must read.
How I got it : Recommended by my mother.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Author: Jeffrey Archer
ISBN : 9780330419048
Summary : It is a humorous tale of four persons from varying backgrounds who join forces to get payback from a deal which they have been duped into.
My opinion : This is one of the most humourous books I have come across. Jeffrey Archer has cleverly created this comic masterpiece with each part having it's own style of humour. The story weaves around the ingenious plans of these four persons, their bumbling antics and recovery from blunders while executing their plans. The end actually has the potential to leave the reader in a laughing fit. Would definitely recommend it as a must read.
How I got it : Recommended by my mother.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Paths Of Glory by Jeffrey Archer
Name : Paths Of Glory
Author: Jeffrey Archer
ISBN : 9780330504256
Summary : It is a journey of a prodigious man's life who dared to achieve what was considered nearly the impossible in his times.
My opinion : Jeffrey Archer has written this one in a very concise manner. Although this is based on a true story (which I found out after reading the book), Jeffrey Archer has written it in a way, which does not make it seem just like a biography of George Mallory. Someone who is not aware of the intricacies of mountaineering, can get a nice idea of how much thought is put into scaling mountains. An enjoyable read and would definitely recommend everyone to have a go at it.
How I got it : Bought it.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Author: Jeffrey Archer
ISBN : 9780330504256
Summary : It is a journey of a prodigious man's life who dared to achieve what was considered nearly the impossible in his times.
My opinion : Jeffrey Archer has written this one in a very concise manner. Although this is based on a true story (which I found out after reading the book), Jeffrey Archer has written it in a way, which does not make it seem just like a biography of George Mallory. Someone who is not aware of the intricacies of mountaineering, can get a nice idea of how much thought is put into scaling mountains. An enjoyable read and would definitely recommend everyone to have a go at it.
How I got it : Bought it.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Movie : Hard Candy (2005)
Director : David Slade.
Written By : Brian Nelson
Lensman319 : So we should finally hook up, baby ?
Thonggirrl14 : NOT a baby, I keep telling you.
Lensman319 : I'will have to see for myself.
Thonggirrl14 : Think a baby reads zadie smith ??
Lensman319 : Dunno. Babies pretend to read
Thonggirrl14 : and you know this ? you study babies ??
Lensman319 : Only one i study is you
Thonggirrl14 : :)~~ whatcha doing now ?
Lensman319 : besides fantasizing over you ?
Thonggirrl14 : you oughta film me with that videocam
then you wouldnt have to fantasize
Lensman319 : this is very doable
Thonggirrl14 : like -- KIDDING!
Lensman319 : Tease.
Thonggirrl14 : okay, let's do it
hook up i mean
Lensman319 : for real ? where ?
Thonggirrl14 : my big sister could drop me at Nighthawks
give me an hour to shower
Lensman319 : i'll picture it
Thonggirrl14 : 11 am ?
Lensman319 : done. go shower. now
Thonggirrl14 : get a little bossy when you're hot, do ya ?
Lensman319 : pleeeease
Thonggirrl14 : that's better. see ya soon ! xxxxoooo
Cut to Nighthawks cafe,
Hayley a.k.a. Thonggirrl14 (Ellen Page) , a 14 year old teenager enjoying her delicious chocolate cake like there's no tomorrow and keeping her company is Jeff a.k.a. Lensman319 (Patrick Wilson), a 30's something attractive looking guy.
And so begins Hard Candy.
Sitting across table the two flirt with each other and eventually end up in Jeff's apartment.
And thats where I shut up, the rest I will leave it to your imagination and for you to see the movie.
( Believe me you won't even come close ).
Hard Candy is a psychological thriller involving only the two characters inside the apartment for most of its playtime. Its just the two people having a conversation, but it keeps you hooked up till the end thanks to the actors playing the characters and events that take place, its something you cant imagine even in your wildest of dreams. Ellen Page as the 14 year old girl is simply superb, she steals the show completely, you wont ever forget her face (I can bet you on that). Patrick Wilson does complete justice to his character.
Hard Candy keeps you at the edge of your seat for sure, but along the way, its going to make u feel uncomfortable and sick.Its not for faint hearted.Its gonna leave you disturbed when over.
Written By : Brian Nelson
Lensman319 : So we should finally hook up, baby ?
Thonggirrl14 : NOT a baby, I keep telling you.
Lensman319 : I'will have to see for myself.
Thonggirrl14 : Think a baby reads zadie smith ??
Lensman319 : Dunno. Babies pretend to read
Thonggirrl14 : and you know this ? you study babies ??
Lensman319 : Only one i study is you
Thonggirrl14 : :)~~ whatcha doing now ?
Lensman319 : besides fantasizing over you ?
Thonggirrl14 : you oughta film me with that videocam
then you wouldnt have to fantasize
Lensman319 : this is very doable
Thonggirrl14 : like -- KIDDING!
Lensman319 : Tease.
Thonggirrl14 : okay, let's do it
hook up i mean
Lensman319 : for real ? where ?
Thonggirrl14 : my big sister could drop me at Nighthawks
give me an hour to shower
Lensman319 : i'll picture it
Thonggirrl14 : 11 am ?
Lensman319 : done. go shower. now
Thonggirrl14 : get a little bossy when you're hot, do ya ?
Lensman319 : pleeeease
Thonggirrl14 : that's better. see ya soon ! xxxxoooo
Cut to Nighthawks cafe,
Hayley a.k.a. Thonggirrl14 (Ellen Page) , a 14 year old teenager enjoying her delicious chocolate cake like there's no tomorrow and keeping her company is Jeff a.k.a. Lensman319 (Patrick Wilson), a 30's something attractive looking guy.
And so begins Hard Candy.
Sitting across table the two flirt with each other and eventually end up in Jeff's apartment.
And thats where I shut up, the rest I will leave it to your imagination and for you to see the movie.
( Believe me you won't even come close ).
Hard Candy is a psychological thriller involving only the two characters inside the apartment for most of its playtime. Its just the two people having a conversation, but it keeps you hooked up till the end thanks to the actors playing the characters and events that take place, its something you cant imagine even in your wildest of dreams. Ellen Page as the 14 year old girl is simply superb, she steals the show completely, you wont ever forget her face (I can bet you on that). Patrick Wilson does complete justice to his character.
Hard Candy keeps you at the edge of your seat for sure, but along the way, its going to make u feel uncomfortable and sick.Its not for faint hearted.Its gonna leave you disturbed when over.
George Orwell
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Michael Crichton
(October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008)
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Gaura Pant (Shivani)
(October 17 1923– 21 March 2003)
Shivani is very popular hindi writer .She is from Uttrakhand in India.Her main lead in her every of her novel is a beautiful women charachter who though is usually strong but have short comings .The books reviewed in this blog are :
1. KrishnaKali
Her other popular books are ( review to come in due course)
Kainja,Shmashan Champa,......
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Shivani is very popular hindi writer .She is from Uttrakhand in India.Her main lead in her every of her novel is a beautiful women charachter who though is usually strong but have short comings .The books reviewed in this blog are :
1. KrishnaKali
Her other popular books are ( review to come in due course)
Kainja,Shmashan Champa,......
All Blogs On This Author & Her Books
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Prey by Michael Crichton
Name :Prey
Author: Michael Crichton
ISBN : 8172234775
Summary : It is a sci-fi book about nanoparticles which are developed for Medical purposes.But the experiment goes wrong and the particles become predators and turn on the scientists.It is about how the scientists try to save their lives while also trying to destroy the particles at the same time.
My opinion : I had managed to finish off the book in one day back then, meaning that it is a pretty fast paced book.
Also the amount of research put into the book is amazing as usual.
How I got it : Library
Will I buy it for my collection:Maybe.
Author: Michael Crichton
ISBN : 8172234775
Summary : It is a sci-fi book about nanoparticles which are developed for Medical purposes.But the experiment goes wrong and the particles become predators and turn on the scientists.It is about how the scientists try to save their lives while also trying to destroy the particles at the same time.
My opinion : I had managed to finish off the book in one day back then, meaning that it is a pretty fast paced book.
Also the amount of research put into the book is amazing as usual.
How I got it : Library
Will I buy it for my collection:Maybe.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
1984 by george orwell
Name:1984
Author: George Orwell
ISBN:9780451524935 / not-applicable
Summary:
Its a dystopian novel about the life of an ordinary man called Winston Smith in a " massive Oligarchial Collectivist society". It cronicles his rebillion against this highly authoritarian world.
My opinion:
The book among other things, explains and analyses fundamental concepts of freedom, power, control and justice at a whole new level.
Although this book is timeless, and although the world order it describes is more of a communist-centrist dictatorship, it is more relevent today's capital driven times than it ever was given the fact that we as we are steadily moving towards increasingly undemocratic, ruthless, unjust and greed-oriented systems.
The popular concepts of "Big Brother","thought crime",etc were introduced in this book.
How I got it:
Heard about it from friends while at school. Then decided to read it.
Will I buy it for my collection:
Intend to buy it someday
Author: George Orwell
ISBN:9780451524935 / not-applicable
Summary:
Its a dystopian novel about the life of an ordinary man called Winston Smith in a " massive Oligarchial Collectivist society". It cronicles his rebillion against this highly authoritarian world.
My opinion:
The book among other things, explains and analyses fundamental concepts of freedom, power, control and justice at a whole new level.
Although this book is timeless, and although the world order it describes is more of a communist-centrist dictatorship, it is more relevent today's capital driven times than it ever was given the fact that we as we are steadily moving towards increasingly undemocratic, ruthless, unjust and greed-oriented systems.
The popular concepts of "Big Brother","thought crime",etc were introduced in this book.
How I got it:
Heard about it from friends while at school. Then decided to read it.
Will I buy it for my collection:
Intend to buy it someday
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Krishnakali by Gaura Pant (Shivani)
Name:Krishnakali
Author: Gaura Pant (Shivani)
ISBN:8171673066
Summary:Its story of Krishnakali Mjumdar ,a girl born to two leper parents and brought up by prostitutes.Her story and love story and the problems of her birth and up bringing in its way.
My feeling:Krishnakali has been beautifully characterized by author,she is a girl with whom anyone will fall in love just by reading the book.She has been depicted as doing illegal things but yet you will not find it wrong.Though written much earlier but you will still find her relevant.
How I got it:My sister has a collection of Shivani novels.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Author: Gaura Pant (Shivani)
ISBN:8171673066
Summary:Its story of Krishnakali Mjumdar ,a girl born to two leper parents and brought up by prostitutes.Her story and love story and the problems of her birth and up bringing in its way.
My feeling:Krishnakali has been beautifully characterized by author,she is a girl with whom anyone will fall in love just by reading the book.She has been depicted as doing illegal things but yet you will not find it wrong.Though written much earlier but you will still find her relevant.
How I got it:My sister has a collection of Shivani novels.
Will I buy it for my collection: I have it.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Timeline by Michael Crichton
Name :Timeline
Author: Michael Crichton
ISBN : 0679444815
Summary :Its a scientific fiction story .Its about quantum mechanics and parallel universe.Its about how a group of historian go to middle ages and their adventures over there.
My feeling:A fast book ,events occur one after another.I read it in one day so i believe that is good enough,but also i took breaks.
How I got it:I borrowed it from a friend.
Will I buy it for my collection:Maybe.
Author: Michael Crichton
ISBN : 0679444815
Summary :Its a scientific fiction story .Its about quantum mechanics and parallel universe.Its about how a group of historian go to middle ages and their adventures over there.
My feeling:A fast book ,events occur one after another.I read it in one day so i believe that is good enough,but also i took breaks.
How I got it:I borrowed it from a friend.
Will I buy it for my collection:Maybe.
Books
I really like reading stories and it is very difficult for me to bear a bad one .If i like a story I will read it without breaks no matter however long it is and even if it means that i may have to miss my office.If one of my books goes beyond one day be assured it never gets finished.I usually borrow books to read and if i like it i buy it for myself. I will put as many books i read over here so that it may be of some help to a reader planning to buy one ,its very bad & sad to have a book which you dont like.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Hello World!
Hello World!.I will try to use this blog more often but many previous attempts have not been success full lets see this time.
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