Vision: 2025. A.D.
The scenario in entertainment field is much the same as it used to be at the end of the previous century and the start of this century. However, there are quite a few adjustments in place.
The Star Plus that has been airing the Ekta Kapoor serials for a long long time, has now been taken over by Ekta Kapoor herself and rechristened the channel as ‘Ekta Minus’, leaving the ‘ka’ to her serial titles (all her serials start with ‘Ka) and ‘poor’ to the Star Plus, from her last name ‘Kapoor’. Poor Star plus now setting up a channel ‘Star divide’ and pursuing for an Ekta look alike.
Then, the serial ‘Kyonki saas bhi kabhi bhahu thi’ is extended beyond anybody’s imagination. Today in its 116349 th episode, the bahu (years ago played by Smrithi Irani, now a minister at the Center), plots to kill her hubby’s foreign girl friend. That day she is dressed dreadfully for the cause, with some heavy make up on her face, sporting an awful bindi on her forehead much resembling both the 2021 tribal Asiao-African Himalayan trekking logo and North American divorced men association insignia. Then wearing heavy metal chandeliers on both her ears to keep balance, then sporting a ‘die to hell’ dark glasses covering not only her eyes but also the best part of her face. Then a glossy terrorized red lip paint (you will excuse my language) applied on her lips to give more to her already devilish look. Then she wears a designed sari, with lots and lots of gold-wired embroidery done with ridicules details, to give a weird look, both to the sari and the onlookers. There are so many chains that remind you of handcuffs used by police and chains that used to tie down the elephants, decked around her neck.
Now, she calls from her invisible mobile phone. She speaks to one guy who is more terribly dressed than she is. She flushes few words into the invisible phone, much enough to eat away twelve minutes. The man says ‘Ji madam ji, main vus ladki ko jeene nahin doonga. Woh tho tadap tadap ke mar jaayegi.’
Then in the next scene, the girl friend of the bahu’s husband is dragged into a room and locked up with her hands tied at the back, by the guy. Then he turned on a switch and increased the volume on to 194 dB. The girl in the room is desperate to get out, bangs the door with her legs, and screams at the top of her voice. Two hours passed the screaming slowed down. Then after five hours thirty-three minutes, the screaming and the banging both stopped at once. Then the guy put off the switch and the sound, opened the door, and found the girl completely dead on the floor, with blood oozing from the ears.
The bahu thanked the Guy responsible for planning the murder of the girl and paid him 300 crores. The Guy thanked her, took the body in one hand and a set of CDs in another hand, and made his way out. The bahu stopped him and asked out of inquisitiveness, what stuff the CDs contained.
The Guy replied 'old episodes of ‘Kyo khi Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Terrific Traffic.
I set for a morning walk in the Hyderabad city, err... should I say dwelling area.
As I walked down the lanes inhaling the essence of chaotic civic upbeat of community inhabitants in their aristocratic bungalows with landscaped gardens, I found heaps of debris systematically strewed and juxtaposed just outside them. It is a methodical approach to clean up one's house and let others suffer. However, this bizarre system seemed to veer more towards mayhem when I passed through low-income areas where the same debris seemed welcome even inside their houses!
The roads on which the vehicles move, are characteristically designed with uniform potholes and uneven patches, adorned with overflowing dustbins emanating disgusting odor, enabling the early morning walker to make it more brisk or run for their health. Then a cloud of carbon monoxide profusely emitted by the age-old busses, trucks and 'dead'ly cars, only to reprieve you from the stinking debris that could have ruptured your nostrils. The swirling dust clouds & cacophonous decibel levels, which are 10-20 times above the accepted levels is another respite, if you can save your eyes and ears.
Then completely chaotic traffic wherein the most prevalent motorist attitude was to get going - at others' cost and with callous disregard for victims of their adventurous methods. I witnessed the most unusual crashes, live on road. A cyclist trying to overtake a motor bike sprang a surprise on him. The motor cyclist on the alleged reason of balancing himself dashed into a cow, which is feeding itself with newspapers. The cow reacted wildly and scripted ten crashes instantly, involving 7 auto-rickshaws, 1 bus, 3cars, 1 cargo van, 1 water tanker, 5 bicycles, 7 pedestrians, including 2 children, 7 dogs, 1 cow, 1 buffalo, 3 hens, & 2 hapless squirrels which were crossing over to a tree across the road. As the injuries were not alarming, the road returned to its chaotic order in just three minutes, while the cop overseeing everything sipping a cup of tea, from a considerable safe distance.
The frightening happenings on roads and unhealthy conditions en route are an example of one's mindset and lack of application to circumstances. A comprehensive approach to situation and adopting more civilized responsibility would enhance the value and respect for life. It doesn't cost our life to create a healthy environment, but it surely does, if we do not.
I set for a morning walk in the Hyderabad city, err... should I say dwelling area.
As I walked down the lanes inhaling the essence of chaotic civic upbeat of community inhabitants in their aristocratic bungalows with landscaped gardens, I found heaps of debris systematically strewed and juxtaposed just outside them. It is a methodical approach to clean up one's house and let others suffer. However, this bizarre system seemed to veer more towards mayhem when I passed through low-income areas where the same debris seemed welcome even inside their houses!
The roads on which the vehicles move, are characteristically designed with uniform potholes and uneven patches, adorned with overflowing dustbins emanating disgusting odor, enabling the early morning walker to make it more brisk or run for their health. Then a cloud of carbon monoxide profusely emitted by the age-old busses, trucks and 'dead'ly cars, only to reprieve you from the stinking debris that could have ruptured your nostrils. The swirling dust clouds & cacophonous decibel levels, which are 10-20 times above the accepted levels is another respite, if you can save your eyes and ears.
Then completely chaotic traffic wherein the most prevalent motorist attitude was to get going - at others' cost and with callous disregard for victims of their adventurous methods. I witnessed the most unusual crashes, live on road. A cyclist trying to overtake a motor bike sprang a surprise on him. The motor cyclist on the alleged reason of balancing himself dashed into a cow, which is feeding itself with newspapers. The cow reacted wildly and scripted ten crashes instantly, involving 7 auto-rickshaws, 1 bus, 3cars, 1 cargo van, 1 water tanker, 5 bicycles, 7 pedestrians, including 2 children, 7 dogs, 1 cow, 1 buffalo, 3 hens, & 2 hapless squirrels which were crossing over to a tree across the road. As the injuries were not alarming, the road returned to its chaotic order in just three minutes, while the cop overseeing everything sipping a cup of tea, from a considerable safe distance.
The frightening happenings on roads and unhealthy conditions en route are an example of one's mindset and lack of application to circumstances. A comprehensive approach to situation and adopting more civilized responsibility would enhance the value and respect for life. It doesn't cost our life to create a healthy environment, but it surely does, if we do not.
‘Dog’ged Life.
A dog just passed a hoarding at Banjara Hills. It put on display the most ferocious Hyderabad dog staring at a human leg, captioned ‘Wanna a bite – jump’. Of course, there is also the standard statuary warning: DO NOT BITE MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW. The dog miffed and caught up with the next available leg that passed her. The human being experienced the aggression of the canine and ran like a mad dog to the hospital for recourse.
The stray canines are the latest fear-inducing, breathing entities, added to the long list of beleaguered citizens of Hyderabad.
A dog’s life in Hyderabad is diverse. It is supposed that the dogs here multiply in geometric progression every year, despite the implementation of ABC (Animal Birth Control) program by the local authorities. Hyderabad is a paradise for dogs, as they never are killed. You can attribute this to either the effective presence of Blue cross, a voluntary organization for the protection of animals or ineffective Govt machinery that is dogging with the idea of controlling dog menace. Either way the Hyderabadis are experiencing the ‘bites’.
It is a common observable fact that of late many are dying or at least destined to die or be seriously injured out of dog bites in the city. Thanks to the spat between the blue cross and the Municipality and apathy of the Government. These days the canines attack are more debated than the terrorists attack. The terrorists select vicinity and then organise the attack. If by virtue of our luck, we avoid being around that area, we are sure to go back for dinner at home. However, in case of dogs we are not too sure of finishing at home for dinner.
It is an intricate issue about dogs. It is a widespread feeling that dogs are motivated to become skilled and develop their comprehension. That could be the reason for their presence at some of the most respected colleges in Hyderabad. If the dogs are disposed to bite in some knowledge and in the process bite one or two in the campus, should that, be taken seriously? Even recently at The Research Center Imarat at Hyderabad, which manufactures missiles like Agni and Prithvi, these dogs are seen loitering much against the tight security. Of course, they did their bit and biting greatly to the amazement of the defense personnel. For once, the defense personnel were entirely on defense.
The Government took the issue more than seriously and thought of a brighter side of the question. They are training these canines, let them loose at the border areas, and pit them against the enemies, which can win the war and bring laurels to the Nation. Then they can proudly announce them as ‘Dogs of War’. This will also cut the defense budget and defense research costs that go into thousands of crores of rupees every year, which can be utilized for developing missiles like Agni and Prithvi. Then also increase the population of the stray dogs, which in turn will cut the cost on Animal Birth Control projects. All this for a small bit of discomfort to the people - A bite now and then, here and there.
However, a word of caution. This should be a classified and highly confidential exercise and must be kept away from the USA. Otherwise, there is all likelihood of an attack from USA on the pretext that we are housing ‘biological’ weapons of mass destruction.
Now, the question is 'Should we get the (dog) bite or bite the dust'. Rather a much serious option one can really choose.
A dog just passed a hoarding at Banjara Hills. It put on display the most ferocious Hyderabad dog staring at a human leg, captioned ‘Wanna a bite – jump’. Of course, there is also the standard statuary warning: DO NOT BITE MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW. The dog miffed and caught up with the next available leg that passed her. The human being experienced the aggression of the canine and ran like a mad dog to the hospital for recourse.
The stray canines are the latest fear-inducing, breathing entities, added to the long list of beleaguered citizens of Hyderabad.
A dog’s life in Hyderabad is diverse. It is supposed that the dogs here multiply in geometric progression every year, despite the implementation of ABC (Animal Birth Control) program by the local authorities. Hyderabad is a paradise for dogs, as they never are killed. You can attribute this to either the effective presence of Blue cross, a voluntary organization for the protection of animals or ineffective Govt machinery that is dogging with the idea of controlling dog menace. Either way the Hyderabadis are experiencing the ‘bites’.
It is a common observable fact that of late many are dying or at least destined to die or be seriously injured out of dog bites in the city. Thanks to the spat between the blue cross and the Municipality and apathy of the Government. These days the canines attack are more debated than the terrorists attack. The terrorists select vicinity and then organise the attack. If by virtue of our luck, we avoid being around that area, we are sure to go back for dinner at home. However, in case of dogs we are not too sure of finishing at home for dinner.
It is an intricate issue about dogs. It is a widespread feeling that dogs are motivated to become skilled and develop their comprehension. That could be the reason for their presence at some of the most respected colleges in Hyderabad. If the dogs are disposed to bite in some knowledge and in the process bite one or two in the campus, should that, be taken seriously? Even recently at The Research Center Imarat at Hyderabad, which manufactures missiles like Agni and Prithvi, these dogs are seen loitering much against the tight security. Of course, they did their bit and biting greatly to the amazement of the defense personnel. For once, the defense personnel were entirely on defense.
The Government took the issue more than seriously and thought of a brighter side of the question. They are training these canines, let them loose at the border areas, and pit them against the enemies, which can win the war and bring laurels to the Nation. Then they can proudly announce them as ‘Dogs of War’. This will also cut the defense budget and defense research costs that go into thousands of crores of rupees every year, which can be utilized for developing missiles like Agni and Prithvi. Then also increase the population of the stray dogs, which in turn will cut the cost on Animal Birth Control projects. All this for a small bit of discomfort to the people - A bite now and then, here and there.
However, a word of caution. This should be a classified and highly confidential exercise and must be kept away from the USA. Otherwise, there is all likelihood of an attack from USA on the pretext that we are housing ‘biological’ weapons of mass destruction.
Now, the question is 'Should we get the (dog) bite or bite the dust'. Rather a much serious option one can really choose.
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