Today, I am writing about the experience I had in my Chemistry practicals in Class XIIth.
The day started brightly as I went about doing the Volumetric analysis. After performing it quite nicely, went onto the second part. This one involved 8 marks for Acidic radicals and 2 marks for nature of chemical compound. As I went to the acidic radical part, adding some compound (I forget its name) gave me lot of effervescence showing presence of carbonate. With one radical already found, I didnt take much time to get the other one. With the acidic radicals done, I went on to the nature of organic compound question. The white chemical smelled a lot like naphthalene and I was quite sure it was just that. This meant that it was neutral in nature. But being the sincere student that I am, I went religiously over the different tests that we needed to perform. With the mind quite sure about the answer, it didnt take me much convincing to write the answer as neutral. With all the experiment done and the results tabulated in the answer sheet, I proceed to leave the hall.
I dont know what made me do this, but as I reached the entrance, I turn back and head to the internal examiner, Mrs. Paranjpe. I inform her that I completed my exam and could I leave. She feels that I should verify answers before I leave. (Dont ask me why she did it, even I am wondering the same all these years. I was the only one with whom she confirmed the answers and she didnt even know me. I surely am thankful to her for doing so.) In a confident manner, I give her my results from the volumetric analysis and acidic radicals. As I come to the nature of compound question, I get informed that my answers to the previous questions are correct. As I tell her that the compound was neutral in nature, I see a horror filled look on her face. I get shocked to know that my answer is wrong. I am informed that I should go back and do it again. But the problem is I have already submitted my answer sheet.
As I worry about my 2 marks (and 2 marks mean a lot in PCM), Mrs Paranjpe talks with the external examiner about my mistake and requests her to give me another chance for that experiement. Fortunately the external examiner is a very kind lady. She agrees to giving me a second chance on one condition. That I show her the results after every test. As I await the compound to be given to me by the peon, I am quite worried. As I add a basic solution to it, I get a small effervescence. I show the external examiner and her first question is "Pehle kahaan tha effervescence?" (Where was the effervescence when you did it earlier?). I give a smile and tell her that I have no idea how I missed it.
The fun is not yet over. Now that I have done the experiment again, I need to write the results in my answer sheet. And the external examiner cant find my answer sheet. After searching for five minutes, I finally get it. Making the necessary changes, I finally submit the corrected answer sheet again.
As I look back, I really want to thank both the examiners for their kindness. Those 2 marks meant a lot to me and decided the path that I took. When I had decided to shift to Sathaye, I was told by many people that since there are hundreds of students in Mumbai Colleges, the examiners are not that linient and helpful towards students. Hence I should have continued plus two in Boisar. But having this experience has made me understand one thing. However number of students may there be, when a student needs help, teachers are always there to provide it.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
7 terms 7 memories...
Fall 07 - My first quarter at Drexel. I still remember that day. John Walsh's lecture. I had difficulty understanding what he was saying. Eventually by end of 3 hr lecture, I was getting a hang of things. In the second lecture, I remember telling him, the zed-transform of ... A few mins later, had him saying zed transform instead of zee transform. Of course, he immediately corrected both me as well as himself and suggested we stick to the American zee rather than British or Canadian zed. The big break came on my birthday, when seeing my performance in the midterm, Dr. Petropulu took me in as a TA/RA beginning Winter. This term had my first short visit to NYC as well as a weekend spend in camping and hiking with Shyam. Cricket was a hectic activity during this term. I cant forget that evening during the Fall tournament. Afterall, how many can claim to drop three catches in a single 7 over game? The entire winter break, we played regularly and I continued my legacy. The big break came during our last match in the winter, where I finally held on to one. Overall, was a fun filled quarter. Jay had also visited during the winter break.
Winter 08 - Fun time over, serious time starts. It takes me the entire 3 months time just to understand something about the paper Dr. Petropulu had given to me some time in Fall Quarter. After trying out different things, finally work out something and look at it. And then realize what I am trying is surely going to finish off wireless communications. I am trying to send an infinite bandwidth signal over a finite bandwidth channel. Now I realize why they call research as 90% rubbish in the hope the remaining 10% works. I was looking forward to snow in the winter, but am disappointed. It snows only once, and the snow melts immediately next day. The break is used for regular CS sessions in Bossone. The CS craze sweeps through Drexel.
Spring 08 - The quarter begins with a bang. I have to commit for a PhD or leave the lab. Since I am not ready for such a major commitment, take the decision of leaving. This quarter I thought was the most relaxing. Only TA work and 3 courses. The 3rd one is of Kevin Murphy. One of the coolest profs I ever saw. Whatever your performance, grade is guaranteed to be A. TA work was also fun. Electronic Devices under Dr. Basu. The quarter ends with me getting an interview call from Motorola for a summer co-op. After a nervous interview, I still manage to get a co-op. Overall, this remains my favorite quarter at Drexel. Not too much work, good enjoyment and decent pay.
Summer 08 - The start of Motorola. Work for 5 days and then enjoy over the weekend. This term had my visits to Ocean City, Niagara Falls and Cleveland. This was the term that got me involved with the corporate life of the United States.
Fall 08 - Motorola co-op continued. And the term concluded with a visit to India in December. I celebrated my birthday with first visit to Pittsburgh. And really liked that place. Remaining term was the same. Work on the weekdays and relax on the weekends. Due to winter arriving early and low temperatures from second half of October, not much roaming around on the weekends. But the time was spent as a countdown to December trip to India.
Winter 09 - The terms first week was spent in India. Returned back to chilly Philly on Sunday of week 1. Two heavy courses meant that I was mostly busy with course work throughout the quarter. Nikhilesh came in early March and his visit coincided with the worst weather I have experienced in Philly in two years. It was so cold that we had to cancel our NY trip. Poor Nikhilesh felt really bad about it.
Spring 09 - The term I complete my MS. Commencement is on June 13th. I have decided to pursue a PhD. Before I get totally involved there, I thought I should compile a small para for each of the 7 quarters I have spent at Drexel. Not much happened in this quarter other than that big decision to go for a PhD. And of course, the convocation.
Winter 08 - Fun time over, serious time starts. It takes me the entire 3 months time just to understand something about the paper Dr. Petropulu had given to me some time in Fall Quarter. After trying out different things, finally work out something and look at it. And then realize what I am trying is surely going to finish off wireless communications. I am trying to send an infinite bandwidth signal over a finite bandwidth channel. Now I realize why they call research as 90% rubbish in the hope the remaining 10% works. I was looking forward to snow in the winter, but am disappointed. It snows only once, and the snow melts immediately next day. The break is used for regular CS sessions in Bossone. The CS craze sweeps through Drexel.
Spring 08 - The quarter begins with a bang. I have to commit for a PhD or leave the lab. Since I am not ready for such a major commitment, take the decision of leaving. This quarter I thought was the most relaxing. Only TA work and 3 courses. The 3rd one is of Kevin Murphy. One of the coolest profs I ever saw. Whatever your performance, grade is guaranteed to be A. TA work was also fun. Electronic Devices under Dr. Basu. The quarter ends with me getting an interview call from Motorola for a summer co-op. After a nervous interview, I still manage to get a co-op. Overall, this remains my favorite quarter at Drexel. Not too much work, good enjoyment and decent pay.
Summer 08 - The start of Motorola. Work for 5 days and then enjoy over the weekend. This term had my visits to Ocean City, Niagara Falls and Cleveland. This was the term that got me involved with the corporate life of the United States.
Fall 08 - Motorola co-op continued. And the term concluded with a visit to India in December. I celebrated my birthday with first visit to Pittsburgh. And really liked that place. Remaining term was the same. Work on the weekdays and relax on the weekends. Due to winter arriving early and low temperatures from second half of October, not much roaming around on the weekends. But the time was spent as a countdown to December trip to India.
Winter 09 - The terms first week was spent in India. Returned back to chilly Philly on Sunday of week 1. Two heavy courses meant that I was mostly busy with course work throughout the quarter. Nikhilesh came in early March and his visit coincided with the worst weather I have experienced in Philly in two years. It was so cold that we had to cancel our NY trip. Poor Nikhilesh felt really bad about it.
Spring 09 - The term I complete my MS. Commencement is on June 13th. I have decided to pursue a PhD. Before I get totally involved there, I thought I should compile a small para for each of the 7 quarters I have spent at Drexel. Not much happened in this quarter other than that big decision to go for a PhD. And of course, the convocation.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thanks a lot....
Yesterday, I completed my MS. As I look back at these fantastic two years, I would like to express my thanks to people who helped me a lot during this time with their constant support and help.
Madhavi Tai, Ratnakar Dada, Manasi, Sanika, Kaka and Kaki : They were my guardians for this span. Without their help, I would not have settled down here so fast. Whatever be the situation, they were always there to help. Thanks a lot. A huge part of the credit for me completing my MS goes to you and I will always remember your kindness and help.
Shyam Dada, Deepali Vahini and Sarang : They were my other guardians. Thanks a lot to you for your help during this time. I did learn a lot about America from my interactions with you. Your home was again a home away from home for me.
Mrinalini and Ardhendu : Thanks a lot for being such good friends. Thanks a lot for always being there when I needed help or advice. Thanks a lot for convincing me to make that big decision of pursuing a PhD.
Siddharth : Another wonderful and helpful person. Always there to help you see the fun side of life.
Charitha and Uday : Two fantastic roomies from my first year. Had a real good time with you guys.
Amitrao : Another friend who was always there for help and advice. (Another thing that I usually never ended up following them).
Pramod, Khushali, Atman, Tushar, Uday and Arezou : I had a real wonderful time on the IEEE Board along with you guys. I learnt a lot from you guys.
Vamsi and Sagar : Two people with whom I took most of my courses. Thanks a lot for your help.
George, Kim, Mai, Halal food carts : My saviors in the afternoon. Lunch was mostly taken from them.
All my friends and relatives, thanks a lot for your help and support
Madhavi Tai, Ratnakar Dada, Manasi, Sanika, Kaka and Kaki : They were my guardians for this span. Without their help, I would not have settled down here so fast. Whatever be the situation, they were always there to help. Thanks a lot. A huge part of the credit for me completing my MS goes to you and I will always remember your kindness and help.
Shyam Dada, Deepali Vahini and Sarang : They were my other guardians. Thanks a lot to you for your help during this time. I did learn a lot about America from my interactions with you. Your home was again a home away from home for me.
Mrinalini and Ardhendu : Thanks a lot for being such good friends. Thanks a lot for always being there when I needed help or advice. Thanks a lot for convincing me to make that big decision of pursuing a PhD.
Siddharth : Another wonderful and helpful person. Always there to help you see the fun side of life.
Charitha and Uday : Two fantastic roomies from my first year. Had a real good time with you guys.
Amitrao : Another friend who was always there for help and advice. (Another thing that I usually never ended up following them).
Pramod, Khushali, Atman, Tushar, Uday and Arezou : I had a real wonderful time on the IEEE Board along with you guys. I learnt a lot from you guys.
Vamsi and Sagar : Two people with whom I took most of my courses. Thanks a lot for your help.
George, Kim, Mai, Halal food carts : My saviors in the afternoon. Lunch was mostly taken from them.
All my friends and relatives, thanks a lot for your help and support
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
100 things I miss from life in KJ Somaiya
Last month, I read a blog by Karan Desai enlisting 100 things he will miss about life in VJTI. I guess college life is the most carefree time in the life of an individual and reading about it made me recollect my days in K.J. Somaiya Engineering College. And I thought I should compile my list of things that I really miss from the days of K.J.S. So here it goes
100. Playing cricket at Neelkanth Valley ground courtsey Ankit.
99. Mass Xeroxing of whatever notes one could get hold off.
98. Taku-Taku aka Squash on 2nd floor terrace.
97. Cutting hours doing nothing at the slope.
96. Long Mafia games with no winners.
95. Vinod sir's lectures. One always had their doubts cleared when Vinod started explaining things.
94. Vinod's forgetting habits. Its a legend of KJS Extc batch of 2007.
93. The eventful history quiz during grading of CP-1 journal.
92. Creating carbon copies of journals and assignments.
91. Sitting at the entrance before the exams doing last minute revisions for the upteenth time.
90. Keeping a quarter of the syllabus as option.
89. Rush to see the scores on the day of the results.
88. Travel on the 9:01 Goregaon local.
87. Visting Jeevdaani Temple after every semester exam.
86. Returning to Goregaon by 5.40 MEMU every Sunday.
85. Fighting for the right to occupy the last bench before every term test.
84. Putting proxies for students to ensure there are 50 signatures when the strength is 20.
83. Seeing the first bench empty in honor of Ninad.
82. Completing the 100s of pages of workshop journal in record time.
81. Bunking lectures with alarming regularity.
80. Attending Talale/Byju/Vakils classes.
79. Practicals - where practically nothing would be done.
78. Lunch in the mess.
77. Seeing CR students await their turn for concession while WR students getting it immediately since lesser no of students from WR.
76. Three Nairs, three Pillais...the core of the Malyali group.
75. Industrial visits cum college trip. The wordings are right. IV kam aur ghoomna jyada.
74. Symphony, the cultural fest of Somaiya.
73. Shouting at top of ur voice for support of ur group in house cup.
72. Long walk from Vidyavihar Station to College, one which would leave u totally exhausted on a hot and sunny day.
71. Visits to khau galli in Ghatkopar.
70. Falling asleep in lectures without fear of being caught.
69. Idli Chilli and Chinese Bhel in Canteen.
68. Losing temper while awaiting Transcripts. how much time do they take to verify and edit a 3 - page word document?
67. Rummaging through lots and lots of documentation for selecting Final Year Project.
66. Spending days doing nothing hoping for the Project to complete itself.
65. The look on everyone's face on seeing the front page of Microelectronics and OFC paper.
64. Seeing Shridhar's name as the topper of every exam.
63. Submitting journal reports in brown file, which soon will be punched through.
62. Garam singdana at college gate.
61. Buying one notebook on first day of semester. This is supposed to last and does last an entire semester. Sometimes even a year.
60. Long discussions about the previous day's cricket match.
59. Security people warning about displaying IDs. We would remove them as soon as they left.
58. Prem kahanis of the class.
57. Winning quizzes with Sandeep. The only time I participated without him, I lost pretty badly.
56. Pulling NTD's leg about his habit of running behind trains and not girls.
55. Vinod's doubts. Something which is never in shortage.
54. Nagori sir's lectures, when nobody would be listening.
53. RAD's lectures in Sem 7. Right after lunch, everyone would be in sleeping mode.
52. Rajeev bhai's stand up one man comedy show. This man is simply the best.
51. Challenging KP Arun on the cricket field.
50. 5 day gap between two exams.
49. Reducing question bank from 20 to 5 for the term test.
48. Thakur sir's lecture. The only time, the class would be full before it started.
47. 75% attendance rules. Made every proxy count.
46. Visiting reference section virtually. The lack of this made life really wonderful.
45. Mustafa's singing skills. Would get a profit in any local train in Mumbai.
44. Running for signatures on submission day.
43. Analyzing last 4 papers to determine which quarter of the syllabus could be left as option.
42. One month break between semesters. This always felt short.
41. Keeping exact count on the number of multimeters and mouse in the lab. So that if any gets lost, the blame is not on us.
40. Wondering why all engineering college students are inside their college while Arts, Science and Commerce students always outside theirs.
39. Standing outside the window of hostel, just to get the latest score of the match going on.
38. Visiting Lamington road to get what not components for the projects.
37. Dressing up in formal shirts and ties for tie and saree day.
36. Monday morning term test. This was called monday morning term test cause you started studying for it on monday morning.
35. Catching 322 to Santa Cruz station and remembering those fateful 24 hours on one rainy day in July 2005.
34. Completing journals sitting in the departmental library.
33. Never reading the assigned text books (forget about the reference books). Always depending on the local author books.
32. Project lab with just one pc having internet connection.
31. Protests in final year against hike in fees.
30. 5 rupaiya ka hisaab on dabeli with Sandeep.
29. Composing short poems mocking on Prof Satish's style of teaching.
28. Pulling Ameya's leg for that fatal mistake in PCT class.
27. Comparing the return cost for various book depots.
26. Venturing into the badminton court and realizing that it is now a workshop facility.
25. VP and SP from the canteen.
24. Taking xerox of 5 different notes 24 hours before the final exam.
23. Discussion of the previous exam, which ended 2 days back.
22. Preparing for seminars, where u know no one, other than the prof, is going to listen to u.
21. Visiting Goregaon station bookstall weekly for Sportstar on return from college.
20. Looking forward to reading Kshitij every year.
19. Keeping a tab on the attendance record. Ensuring that it doesnt fall below that dreaded figure.
18. Rushing to polytechnic building for emergency xerox.
17. Sighting airplanes as they descend into the airport. Imagine doing this with a lecture going on.
16. Deciding always to have a paper presentation at the next TPP (which would never come the paper, not the TPP).
15. Vinod's mai jara RS sir se mil kar aata hun. tu yahin rukna habit. And then disappearing for an hour.
14. Sleeping in train and then realizing that your station has passed long back.
13. Shouting 'Present' during the roll call.
12. Creating xerox of assignments with such high precision that no xerox machine could have done.
11. Attending IETE events.
10. Final fun filled event of Symphony with a rock band coming to college.
9. Rappelling down from fourth floor during Symphony.
8. Group Discussion during second year. I will never forget that.
7. Cricket matches after college.
6. Arun dropping every catch on the field.
5. Bhivandi trip which lead to the shootout movie.
4. Card games during the industrial visits.
3. Being generally late for lectures.
2. Forgetting about the previous semester's course work as soon as it ends.
1. Being half hr late for a hour long tutorial.
100. Playing cricket at Neelkanth Valley ground courtsey Ankit.
99. Mass Xeroxing of whatever notes one could get hold off.
98. Taku-Taku aka Squash on 2nd floor terrace.
97. Cutting hours doing nothing at the slope.
96. Long Mafia games with no winners.
95. Vinod sir's lectures. One always had their doubts cleared when Vinod started explaining things.
94. Vinod's forgetting habits. Its a legend of KJS Extc batch of 2007.
93. The eventful history quiz during grading of CP-1 journal.
92. Creating carbon copies of journals and assignments.
91. Sitting at the entrance before the exams doing last minute revisions for the upteenth time.
90. Keeping a quarter of the syllabus as option.
89. Rush to see the scores on the day of the results.
88. Travel on the 9:01 Goregaon local.
87. Visting Jeevdaani Temple after every semester exam.
86. Returning to Goregaon by 5.40 MEMU every Sunday.
85. Fighting for the right to occupy the last bench before every term test.
84. Putting proxies for students to ensure there are 50 signatures when the strength is 20.
83. Seeing the first bench empty in honor of Ninad.
82. Completing the 100s of pages of workshop journal in record time.
81. Bunking lectures with alarming regularity.
80. Attending Talale/Byju/Vakils classes.
79. Practicals - where practically nothing would be done.
78. Lunch in the mess.
77. Seeing CR students await their turn for concession while WR students getting it immediately since lesser no of students from WR.
76. Three Nairs, three Pillais...the core of the Malyali group.
75. Industrial visits cum college trip. The wordings are right. IV kam aur ghoomna jyada.
74. Symphony, the cultural fest of Somaiya.
73. Shouting at top of ur voice for support of ur group in house cup.
72. Long walk from Vidyavihar Station to College, one which would leave u totally exhausted on a hot and sunny day.
71. Visits to khau galli in Ghatkopar.
70. Falling asleep in lectures without fear of being caught.
69. Idli Chilli and Chinese Bhel in Canteen.
68. Losing temper while awaiting Transcripts. how much time do they take to verify and edit a 3 - page word document?
67. Rummaging through lots and lots of documentation for selecting Final Year Project.
66. Spending days doing nothing hoping for the Project to complete itself.
65. The look on everyone's face on seeing the front page of Microelectronics and OFC paper.
64. Seeing Shridhar's name as the topper of every exam.
63. Submitting journal reports in brown file, which soon will be punched through.
62. Garam singdana at college gate.
61. Buying one notebook on first day of semester. This is supposed to last and does last an entire semester. Sometimes even a year.
60. Long discussions about the previous day's cricket match.
59. Security people warning about displaying IDs. We would remove them as soon as they left.
58. Prem kahanis of the class.
57. Winning quizzes with Sandeep. The only time I participated without him, I lost pretty badly.
56. Pulling NTD's leg about his habit of running behind trains and not girls.
55. Vinod's doubts. Something which is never in shortage.
54. Nagori sir's lectures, when nobody would be listening.
53. RAD's lectures in Sem 7. Right after lunch, everyone would be in sleeping mode.
52. Rajeev bhai's stand up one man comedy show. This man is simply the best.
51. Challenging KP Arun on the cricket field.
50. 5 day gap between two exams.
49. Reducing question bank from 20 to 5 for the term test.
48. Thakur sir's lecture. The only time, the class would be full before it started.
47. 75% attendance rules. Made every proxy count.
46. Visiting reference section virtually. The lack of this made life really wonderful.
45. Mustafa's singing skills. Would get a profit in any local train in Mumbai.
44. Running for signatures on submission day.
43. Analyzing last 4 papers to determine which quarter of the syllabus could be left as option.
42. One month break between semesters. This always felt short.
41. Keeping exact count on the number of multimeters and mouse in the lab. So that if any gets lost, the blame is not on us.
40. Wondering why all engineering college students are inside their college while Arts, Science and Commerce students always outside theirs.
39. Standing outside the window of hostel, just to get the latest score of the match going on.
38. Visiting Lamington road to get what not components for the projects.
37. Dressing up in formal shirts and ties for tie and saree day.
36. Monday morning term test. This was called monday morning term test cause you started studying for it on monday morning.
35. Catching 322 to Santa Cruz station and remembering those fateful 24 hours on one rainy day in July 2005.
34. Completing journals sitting in the departmental library.
33. Never reading the assigned text books (forget about the reference books). Always depending on the local author books.
32. Project lab with just one pc having internet connection.
31. Protests in final year against hike in fees.
30. 5 rupaiya ka hisaab on dabeli with Sandeep.
29. Composing short poems mocking on Prof Satish's style of teaching.
28. Pulling Ameya's leg for that fatal mistake in PCT class.
27. Comparing the return cost for various book depots.
26. Venturing into the badminton court and realizing that it is now a workshop facility.
25. VP and SP from the canteen.
24. Taking xerox of 5 different notes 24 hours before the final exam.
23. Discussion of the previous exam, which ended 2 days back.
22. Preparing for seminars, where u know no one, other than the prof, is going to listen to u.
21. Visiting Goregaon station bookstall weekly for Sportstar on return from college.
20. Looking forward to reading Kshitij every year.
19. Keeping a tab on the attendance record. Ensuring that it doesnt fall below that dreaded figure.
18. Rushing to polytechnic building for emergency xerox.
17. Sighting airplanes as they descend into the airport. Imagine doing this with a lecture going on.
16. Deciding always to have a paper presentation at the next TPP (which would never come the paper, not the TPP).
15. Vinod's mai jara RS sir se mil kar aata hun. tu yahin rukna habit. And then disappearing for an hour.
14. Sleeping in train and then realizing that your station has passed long back.
13. Shouting 'Present' during the roll call.
12. Creating xerox of assignments with such high precision that no xerox machine could have done.
11. Attending IETE events.
10. Final fun filled event of Symphony with a rock band coming to college.
9. Rappelling down from fourth floor during Symphony.
8. Group Discussion during second year. I will never forget that.
7. Cricket matches after college.
6. Arun dropping every catch on the field.
5. Bhivandi trip which lead to the shootout movie.
4. Card games during the industrial visits.
3. Being generally late for lectures.
2. Forgetting about the previous semester's course work as soon as it ends.
1. Being half hr late for a hour long tutorial.
Monday, April 13, 2009
IPL vs IPL
In the coming few days, the public in India will be enjoying the two tamasha filled IPLs which will be played out almost simultaneously.
Indian Premier League - The brainchild of Mr. Lalit Modi, the IPL after a very successful first season last year moves to South Africa this year. This move was essential after it was thought that with the elections on at the same time, it will be better to have the tamasha abroad.
Teams
Rajasthan Royals - * player - Shane Warne
Chennai Super Kings - * player - Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Kings XI Punjab -* player - Yuvraj Singh
Delhi Daredevils - * players - Virendra Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.
Mumbai Indians - * player - Sachin of course, but Zaheer will relish returning to the venue where it all started for him in his 2006 comeback.
Kolkata Knight Riders - * player - Saurav Dada.
Banglore Royal Challengers - * player - Kevin Peiterson.
Hyderabad Deccan Chargers - * player - Adam Gilchrist.
IPL will be played from 18th April to 24th May. The winners will have automatic qualification for the Champions League in 2009.
Indian Political League - IPL is the basic strucure of the democratic foundation of India. Held every 5 years, its the most tamasha filled time ever. The ruling coalition cries hoarse about the so called development in the preceding 5 years. The opposition claims that they would have been a better fit for heading the government and want to be given a chance.
Teams
Indian National Congress + Allies - *players - Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi
Bharatiya Janta Party + Allies - *players - L.K. Advani, Narendra Modi
Third Front - *players - Mayawati, Jayalalithaa, Prakash Karat
Fourth Front - *players - Laloo Prasad Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan.
In addition there are many many more leaders in contention.
The IPL will be held from April 16 to May 13 with the final results being declared on May 16th. The winning party will be responsible for leading the country for the next 5 years
Indian Premier League - The brainchild of Mr. Lalit Modi, the IPL after a very successful first season last year moves to South Africa this year. This move was essential after it was thought that with the elections on at the same time, it will be better to have the tamasha abroad.
Teams
Rajasthan Royals - * player - Shane Warne
Chennai Super Kings - * player - Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Kings XI Punjab -* player - Yuvraj Singh
Delhi Daredevils - * players - Virendra Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.
Mumbai Indians - * player - Sachin of course, but Zaheer will relish returning to the venue where it all started for him in his 2006 comeback.
Kolkata Knight Riders - * player - Saurav Dada.
Banglore Royal Challengers - * player - Kevin Peiterson.
Hyderabad Deccan Chargers - * player - Adam Gilchrist.
IPL will be played from 18th April to 24th May. The winners will have automatic qualification for the Champions League in 2009.
Indian Political League - IPL is the basic strucure of the democratic foundation of India. Held every 5 years, its the most tamasha filled time ever. The ruling coalition cries hoarse about the so called development in the preceding 5 years. The opposition claims that they would have been a better fit for heading the government and want to be given a chance.
Teams
Indian National Congress + Allies - *players - Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi
Bharatiya Janta Party + Allies - *players - L.K. Advani, Narendra Modi
Third Front - *players - Mayawati, Jayalalithaa, Prakash Karat
Fourth Front - *players - Laloo Prasad Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan.
In addition there are many many more leaders in contention.
The IPL will be held from April 16 to May 13 with the final results being declared on May 16th. The winning party will be responsible for leading the country for the next 5 years
Back to the old ages
In the manifesto released by a political party aspiring for nation wide status and whose leader has not shied away from his ambitions to be a future Prime Minister of the country, its mentioned that the party will ban the use of English and Computers if it comes to power in the general election. So what else can we expect if this party comes to power?
1. Stopping the production of electricity. Electricity leads to electric devices, which ensure majority of the work is done by them. This leads to shortage of jobs.
2. Ending all industries in the country. Didnt our country and people survive before industrialization?
3. Having 10 guards for each politician. This way, for each politician, there will be 10 people employed in his security. So more employment opportunities.
4. No airplanes to fly. As there are no computers, its implicit that all airports and airlines will be closed. Only way to enter India for foreign nationals and NRIs will be by ship or road. People should travel within the country by bus or train.
5. Each state will be free to implement its own language. Only that language will be spoken in that particular state. People speaking any other language will be prosecuted.
6. However there will be a few English medium schools available. But they will be open to admission only for children of politicians.
7. All industry owners must give up their position in their company. All the people in the industry, beginning with the owner down to the last person on the payroll will receive equal salary.
This way, we will take India back to the pre-British era, one where the country was truly shining.
1. Stopping the production of electricity. Electricity leads to electric devices, which ensure majority of the work is done by them. This leads to shortage of jobs.
2. Ending all industries in the country. Didnt our country and people survive before industrialization?
3. Having 10 guards for each politician. This way, for each politician, there will be 10 people employed in his security. So more employment opportunities.
4. No airplanes to fly. As there are no computers, its implicit that all airports and airlines will be closed. Only way to enter India for foreign nationals and NRIs will be by ship or road. People should travel within the country by bus or train.
5. Each state will be free to implement its own language. Only that language will be spoken in that particular state. People speaking any other language will be prosecuted.
6. However there will be a few English medium schools available. But they will be open to admission only for children of politicians.
7. All industry owners must give up their position in their company. All the people in the industry, beginning with the owner down to the last person on the payroll will receive equal salary.
This way, we will take India back to the pre-British era, one where the country was truly shining.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wierd and Interesting Weather...29th March 2009
First moment - Bright and sunny...looks a perfect day
Thirty seconds later - dark clouds form on the horizon
Two minutes later - crazy winds...blows up all the dust
One minute later -hail storm
Thirty seconds later - hail storm over...raining very heavily
Two minutes later - drizzling now
Two minutes later - Rain stops
One minute later - Bright and sunny
Such is the famous fickle weather in Philadelphia...
Thirty seconds later - dark clouds form on the horizon
Two minutes later - crazy winds...blows up all the dust
One minute later -hail storm
Thirty seconds later - hail storm over...raining very heavily
Two minutes later - drizzling now
Two minutes later - Rain stops
One minute later - Bright and sunny
Such is the famous fickle weather in Philadelphia...
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