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Circle of Friends

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89% of people of show biz has limited buzz value. At one point of time, they claim all the attention, from the center spreads of tabloids to the rumor pages of movie. But what happens when they fade from the public eye? How do they cope up with such void? Do they find their solace in family or do they chew the old flagging memories? Or do they still yearn for the time when they wished they had bit more privacy?

This is a thought that crossed my mind. Since I don’t know any celebrity, I can’t ask them? If you’re one, you can tell me. Thanks.

Lonely & Facebooking

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Today’s new social media phenomenon has gotten everyone on the social media loop. Day is not complete without checking the rants and raves in FB or twitter. This few seconds or minutes of time spend on these sites are gnawing on my personal life.

Despite all these new age social networking sites, my life is far too lonely. Why has it not improved my social life? Why am I still tinkering with my status? Is all in the futile attempt to get close to the zombies out there?

Cops in Dance Floor

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It looks like Bangalore Police & politics are becoming more comical by the day.

First the Panther patrol cops started with their presence in front every bar and Pub. The way they enforced the 11:30 ban was surprising by Indian standards. No matter what, they made sure the water holes closes by 11:30.
Second rule tried to limit English medium school. But it sadly backfired. Thanks for the judiciary.
Third and the latest Thamasha. Cops are going to keep a close, personal eye inside the dance bars.
Wonder if they are teaching moral lessons to the Indians. I wonder if it’s all spawned from the BJP ideology of cleansing our culture.

Another Sunday Mass

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There’s always some story to share after a Sunday Mass at St Patrick’s Church. This time its again about the women. Why?

To quote from ” The catcher in the Rye”, – Women kill me. They really do. I don’t mean I’m oversexed or anything like that –

The priest who spoke had a very queer animated way of expressing his story. He used a lot’s of hand gestures, topped with blasting voice. Sounded like a Mallu. At the end of his sermon, I couldn’t recollect his Biblical quotes nor any parables.
Girls & Mothers
Today a young teen girl collected the offerings. She wore a red top, showed off her black bra straps. In my eye, she was young, naive but looked potentially lethal.

All through the mass, I watched the young mother and her daughter who sat opposite to my pew. I was gazing at their beautiful hair, so healthy & fresh. With my salt & pepper hair, I just love those healthy locks.

Waiting by the Trial Room at Bangalore Central

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Yesterday, I reluctantly towed with my partner to Bangalore Central. Mission was to buy lingerie and tops. After scanning and wading through the extra size section, she greedy picked couple of extra large cups & tops for trial. Next, I had to dutifully wait with her handbag by the ladies trial room.

I’ve to tell you, Bangalore Central’s ladies trial room is next to the ladies lingerie section. All around are bras of all sizes (a,b,c,d), shapes, colors and purpose.

While I waited nervously, I had company. There were couple of similar husbands or boyfriends waiting to see their maidens in their new attire. It’s a bit awkward feeling, esp when the lady attendants watch you suspicious eyes.

Yes, I looked more like a pervert with my eyes falling on those love-ables and Jokey’s. Have even been in such a fix? With nothing much to fiddle or look, I just thought of narrating my plight and represent other phonies like me….

Look at what I found for you: Collective noun for bras.


October Fest at palace Grounds

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Today (Sunday) I went for October Fest (Beer carnival) at Palace grounds, Bangalore. Today was the last day, and I had doubts on the hype. But when I saw the crowd, the music, revelry, I felt it couldn’t have been better. Most of the fellas & young girls were sporting beer gadgets ( helmets, caps, beer containers, big Germans caps) floated with ‘beer grace’.

From one quite corner, we both sipped barley water to our heart’s content.

Along with the revelers, there were many angels and hallowed babes. Yes, I’m talking of girls wearing angel wings and hallo crowns. It was nice to see them in their jolly mood. Also, it was funny to watch angels smoking. Well, another new heavenly sight. : )

Thankfully, Mr Kingfisher for giving orders to the cops to give open road to beer spirited drivers. It was a safe passage at night, with no nagging cops. Thank you Dr Vijay Mallya for all the spirited efforts to make Bangalore rock!

Watch this tube from a October fest visitors

Coffee & Mutton omelette at Koshy’s

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It’s a routine for us to visit Koshy’s after Sunday’s evening mass at St Patrick church’s. In a typical visit, we would have coffee, sometimes we end up having bread toast or sandwich. But, today for a chance we had mutton omelette. A bill which should have been inside Rs 40 swelled to Rs 180.

So, how did the price shoot up? It’s the value addition and packing. And, this takes me to another question: What value are you adding to (your offering/others)?

Sunday Mass at St Patrick Church Bangalore

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Today is Mission Sunday. Today Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras conducted the mass. As usual, I reached the church after 11.00. Luckily, I squeezed myself next to a beautiful lady. But she was too engrossed in prayer, that I too felt holy, holy….

Can’t recollect on Reverent’s message. I was disturbed by a red hair old lady who was reading Bible loudly behind me.

As a routine, me and my partner went to Koshy’s after the mass. These days, it’s a regular practice to visit Koshy’s restaurant, order a pint beer and a starter, savor it for some time and then reach home for lunch.