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Let me first clarify that this article is about the progression of cartoons in India and not about food.  Being a 90's kid, I have no qualms about stating that we had better cartoons than any generation before or since. Those were the good old days when Cartoon Network screened from 5.30 a.m till 5.30 p.m. That is 12 hours worth of exposure to American sensibilities. We became used to that kind of humour and understanding of the world. Although cartoons like Mickey Mouse or Tom and Jerry had a universal appeal, some like Johnny Bravo were distinctly American. We still remember you! The cartoons of this generation are a little different.  Though there are American cartoons available, they seem like cheap imitation jewelery in comparison to those from the golden era of the 90's. Around the same time as the quality of cartoons deteriorated, there was a new addition in the form of the shows being dubbed in regional languages. The horror of cartoon watchers...

When I am short of cash ,which is close to never because I am terrific at Living On Little ('LOL' I call it), I stay away from movie halls,malls, book stores and hypermarkets. When I have extra money, I feel consumerist tendencies flowing through my blood. It is this beautiful evil temptation to splurge and make your wallet feel lighter. It's not the question of what I should buy. It's just that I should buy.Period. So.. I bought this book called The Comedians by Graham Greene. This sounds like a fun book, I said to myself. Little did I know that a dose of realism was in store for me. Whats the Story? It is set in Haiti . The country is under the regime of Papa Doc: A dictator that noone wants to rebel against. The main characters are Mr. Smith,Major Jones and Mr.Brown. They have singular distinguishing features. Mr. Smith is someone who wont budge from his character. Mr.Jones is someone who is untrustworthy. Mr.Brown is an untrusting realist. It's about how...

I watched the movie Playing for Keeps today. Not because I'm a Gerard Butler fan, but because Life of Pi costed 600 bucks while this costed half of that and we had time to kill. So what's the story? Gerard Butler plays a soccer legend. His young lover is Jessica Beil. They are hopelessly in love, they get married and procreate. But that is not the story. The story is that his glory days are over and he screwed things up and didn't give a crap about his wife or son and is back after many years to make amends. But one problem. She is getting married to another guy (James Tupper) and this one has been faithful,dutiful and responsible with her and her son for three whole years without asking for much in return. Butler wants to show that he has finally become an adult so takes up a job as a soccer coach for the soccer team that his 9year old son plays in. This way he can be closer to his son(who doesn't remember him much). All the soccer moms,divorced or othe...

(This is an old post, didn't have time or internet connection to post it.Enjoy.) I watched two movies this weekend. But it wasn't a voluntary decision. My friend (who is dying of body ache right now) just happend to download those movies through her magic sources right at the time I was going to meet her. So these are the two movies we watched: 1.What to expect when you are expecting And  2.Easy A  What to expect when you are expecting can be summed up through my friends epiphanies during the movie....which are listed below- 1 . Towards the beginning "all the women in this movie are pregnant?" 2. A little after the beginning "all the women in this movie are pregnant!" 3. during the climax of the movie   "so they get pregnant in the beginning and they deliver the baby in the end. Thats the story?"  (all except two actually. That was their big twist,i suspect.)   4. While the cast is in the delivery room yelling push and...

The title for this post is a line from a book that I recently read and loved. Its called The Flying Man.  He doesn't fly. Not in the aeronautical sense of the word atleast. He is a practical dreamer. One who hates and refuses to be chained. And what are these chains? At first it was just the family in Pakistan. then it becomes his first wife Carine. She devotes herself to him and he can't stand it. He can't stand her. One day he just leaves her without any explanation and shifts to another country. I am a person who loves funny and nonsensical things.This isn't a funny novel but I still think its top notch. It isn't serious either. It is not an adventure novel either but you want to know what happens next. What is he up to? Where is he going now? How will he react to this?There are so many layers to this story. I doubt I can do justice to each one.This is a quick read that keeps you thinking about the story long after you are done with it. The Flying M...

I'd haggle my way through life Without a worry Without a fight Without a conscience How sweet would that be? Without the rain stinging like acidic bees Mere words if well placed could get things done observe,predict and control My brain buzzing My face serene As I turn gutters into rivers and drown you slowly there are more of us A tribe Feel the kinship the brotherhood of imposters Nod and maintain a distance We're in business Parents would warn their kids About the world with people like me And our cultivated insincerity I'd judge you But never patronize Out in the open i play on your weakness to use your strengths And drop you when I'm done Or bored And you will think It was all your idea but your heart will know It was mine.

She's at it again Her blush never ceases Waiting to fall into pieces Asking people to fleece her Con her Ridicule her While they smile She misinterprets Wantedly or unwantedly Knowingly or unknowingly Always willingly A compliment is all it takes And you have her under your thumb She will never lash out Easily frightened creature with the silence of a billboard She will always make space For you and for a hundred fat women Until she has no space left She is squished She holds her breath You say she is lovely She blushes She disintegrates.