Birthday..........

The countdown to my birthday begins today. Every year, I make sure that every single member of my family has a wonderful birthday. I arrange the decoration and party etc, with whatever capacity I can manage. But on my birthday, I never get it back....yeah that's my problem, I expect.
But anyway, this time, as incurable as I am...
I am expecting a great birthday. Looking for pleasant surprises too..lol. let c, what happens. I'll post the detailed even of the day here.....
keep visiting.

April Fool

Today is April Fool's day. But unlike last years...I didnt fool anyone, nor anybody fooled me. Thats because I am in a place where it sucks. Every single hour of every single day sucks here. I am in Aizawl, Mizoram, India-the God forbidden place. Oh lord, rescue me from here.........

Some feel good factors...

Canna

Cineraria

Non Mizo curfew

Have you ever heard of a curfew for Indians in India? Yes, it happens only in Mizoram. In Chak De India, the movie, the Mizo girl who says "apne he desh main apko mehmaan bolnese, aapko keisa lagega?" is exactly what they are doing to the people who come here for work purpose (as in, after being posted here) and who are non Mizo. However, the difference in the scene here is that the Non-Mizos are not treated as "mehmaan" here; they are treated as foreigners (who are wanted only if they are here to give them money) and they call them VAIs.Its true that if the supply of necessary items do not come through India (as they call the rest of the country); these people will simply die after their stock is over. They are eating Central government fund and doing nothing to utilise the fund allotted for the respective work. This is one of the most corrupt government systems available in the country.To all, whoever wants to or unwillingly has to come here: Beware of the strong discrimination towards Non-Mizos, which is visible/prevalent in EVERYTHING.

Zubeen's Zindegi Rocks

Zindegi rocks and Zubeen rocks again. Zubeen’s latest Hindi pop album Zindegi is selling like hot cakes in the market and why not? It has all the necessary ingredients of a hit album. The title track “Zindegi” equals spontaneous Zubeen, (this track reminded me of…..remember "Maya"?) Then it has the super melodious sufiana “Jia re jia re” with a melancholy tinge-perfect to listen to it alone and/or with company. “Tu hi tu” and “Pal pal bekal” follows Jia re jia re and Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan and Chitra also does justice to the heart felt lyrics.
The high energy “Nazren karam ho” by Zubeen is bound to make your feet tap wherever you are. On the sixth track Zubeen wants to fly with the Parindaa in “Udte parindon ke” and well, he has got his wish fulfilled as he is flying high already. Chitra’s “Sham dhal jaaye” takes you to the wonderland-better than that of Alice.
“Jia lage na” keeps your Jia singing with the melody of this song. Swing and dance is what you will do once you listen to it.
The remixed version of the title track “Zindegi kahin gum hai” scored more that the “normal” Zindegi in my scale. Love Zubeen’s hummings-anyday, anytime. Alaap did a good job of remixing at his Mumbai workstation. The house remixed version of the “Udte parindon ke” rocks. Remixed by DJ Nawab and my favourite Nikhil Chinappa-the pulpy-MTV VJ.
The earthy Kailash Kher once said that the barambarata (repeated) of words makes a song more melodious. Rightfully proved in this album once again. Zubeen’s pronunciation of Hindi and Urdu words is highly appreciable. The arrangement of the songs is excellent as it keeps you guessing. Zubeen has “locked” the success of this album by going that extra mile in the form of back breaking grass root level marketing. To wind up my review of Zindegi, all I can say is that “Zindegi” rocks and it’s worth every sikka.

Flower Power!

Corn flower is definitely one of the most beautiful flowers God has ever made. I got introduced to this flower on 30th December 2007 in the flower market in my locality. I fell in love with it instantly. I wanted to have them in my garden and asked the flower seller if I could get some seeds. She said, yes, in February. Oh I am happy! Here is another photograph with the flower selling girl.
Now, after the help of orkut community Gardens and Gardening and a few more googling made me know a lot about this wonderful flower. In case you also want to be wiser and know a little bit (or a loads) more about this flower, see these links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornflower
http://www.herbdatanz.com/cornflower_picture_monograph.htm