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Reading: The Collected Short Stories of Roald Dahl

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Short Stories of Roald Dahl

I have just commenced reading “The Collected Short Stories of Roald Dahl“. Recommended by Suman Kumar. It spans to 762 pages, I hope I finish it someday soon. :)

Pihu: Painted!

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

I had clicked Ashwin’s niece a few months ago. However, here comes the real beauty. Below is a painting by Ashwin based on a photograph that I had clicked. This is his first attempt to portrait a living person, and indeed a brilliant outcome.

Painting of Pihu by Ashwin Khariwal
Painting by Ashwin Khariwal

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One video that can change india’s future

Friday, August 18th, 2006


Never say die!

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006

Pramod Mahajan the BJP leader, a great speaker, the mind behind the India Shining campaign is no more. Sad end to a personal who lived on a ‘Never say die’ attitude.

Mangal Pandey: Impressive, Inspiring and amazing!

Saturday, August 13th, 2005

39m.jpgThe first thing you would want to do is stop comparing it to movie like Lagaan and Bhagat Singh. This movie brings a new freshness and perspective to Indian Cinema.

It’s the story for a SIPOY called Managal Pandey who began the first revolt against East India Company rule in India. The story is not very gripping but that’s were it makes a big difference. Aamir Khan who plays the role of Mangal Pandey is so much into the character. It’s not being a Hero or how he inspired the freedom movement. Moreover, it’s about how a man realizes the true meaning of freedom, self respect and courage.
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Nida Fazli and Ghazals

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005

I am mad about Ghazals to the extend that I write some myself. There are tons of very high quality songs with soul stiring lyrical values. Nida Fazli and Gulzar are best at it. I was inspired to listen to Ghazal by hearing Nida Fazli’s song “Garaj Baras pyasi dharti ko phir pani de moula” (sung by Jagjit Singh).

I was generally doing some shareaza lookup for ghazals and hit upon this amazing ghazal written by Nida Fazli (sung by Jagjit and Chitra).
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Long Live Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Saturday, May 15th, 2004

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Great leader and a great poet!

I have been inspired time and again by Atalji’s poems. My Fav: Kadam Milakar Chalana Hoga..

I salute him and hope to see him write lot more in the years to come. Long live Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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The teller of tales - Preetam Rai

Sunday, April 11th, 2004

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He is one person who just doesn’t stop inspiring me.
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