I'm so busy with the exams you have no idea how much time i'm pretending to study. Inspite of all my busy-ness I found time to blog. But I couldn't "author" much but i found some interseting stuff written by another author on good writing...
"...I think that in really good stories, the whole is always greater than the sum of the parts. If that were not so, the following would be a perfectly acceptable version of "Hansel and Gretel":
Hansel and Gretel were two children with a nice father and a nice mother. The nice mother died, and the father married a bitch. The bitch wanted the kids out of the way so she'd have more money to spend on herself. She bullied her spineless, soft-headed hubby into taking Hansel and Gretel into the woods and killing them. The kids' father relented at the last moment, allowing them to live so they could starve to death in the woods instead of dying quickly and mercifully at the blade of his knife. While they were wandering around, they found a house made out of candy. It was owned by a witch who was into cannibalism. She locked them up and told them that when they were good and fat, she was going to eat them. But the kids got the best of her. Hansel shoved her into her own oven. They found the witch's treasure, and they must have found a map, too, because they eventually arrived home again. When they got there, Dad gave the bitch the boot and they lived happily ever after.
The End.
I don't know what you think, but for me, that version's a loser. The story is there, but it's not elegant. It's like a Cadillac with the chrome stripped off and the paint sanded down to dull metal. It goes somewhere, but it ain't, you know, boss..."
-Stephen King in the preface of his book The Stand
Nice stuff isn't it?
I've been reading this guy's novels for some time (It & Dreamcatcher) and he writes damn good horror. You guys might wanna try.
Ciao.
Thursday 28 May, 2009
Monday 4 May, 2009
Rules From Males
Here's something that I found to be very much true. For a successful relationship, I recommend all the women out there to follow these rules. Guaranteed results.
*This is not a joke*
Note : These are all numbered '1' ON PURPOSE!
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, putit down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes, and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it.That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach,for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine.Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round is a shape.
1. Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight, but did you know men really don't mind that, it's like camping.
*This is not a joke*
Note : These are all numbered '1' ON PURPOSE!
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, putit down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes, and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it.That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach,for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine.Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round is a shape.
1. Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight, but did you know men really don't mind that, it's like camping.
Sunday 3 May, 2009
Sweet Surprises
Hey people! As the world glorified the workers all over the world on May day, I celebrated it in the true spirit... by working on Worker's day. Yeah, I know, it sucks.
***
Its that time of the year... that comes every five years. I think there is a grammar mistake in that sentence. Never mind.
So its election again. 5 glorious years of Congress in power has come to an end and the people are given the option of having them in power or chucking them out for a better guy. Personally, I like Dr. Manmohan Singh. He was different, in the sense that he didn't come out with press releases of ramblings and retorts for accusations from the opposition. He kept very much to himself and his work. He handled the economic crisis as expected from an eminent economist. But what surprises me though is BJP's repeated accusation that Dr. Singh is a weak PM. But I have no idea on what basis should someone be called a weak PM. Or I don't know of any instance where Mr. Advani proved himself strong.
Well, its election, so 90% accusations are baseless. Its funny to note that both parties have remade Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire to suit their election campaign. Get creative dudes!
***
And it was on May day that I had one of my model examinations. I took a bus to college as usual, in one of those fancy deluxe buses... you know the ones with the so-called "automatic doors" and the "low floor". Fare being Rs. 7, I gave the conductor a ten rupee note. And to my surprise (this is the sweet surprise the title boasts of) the guy gave me 7 rupees back. At first I thought the guy gave me the wrong ticket, but it was correct. 7 rupee ticket is now 3 rupees. Minimum fare for deluxe bus is Rs. 2.50 from Rs. 4.50... One old guy started reminiscing of the days when a plate of dosas were sold at 80 paises. Such was the power of slashing bus fares. Of course everyone came to their senses and said that this was just an election stunt. Talking about election stunts, I couldn't but think of Kalaignar lying down in front of air coolers "in order to bring about cease-fire in Srilanka". Kalaignar sure knows how to woo voters. Anyway, the next day, on the Hindu, I found out that bus fare reduction was an election code violation and the transport minister will be facing the music.
Serves you right!
***
You know, this is the first time I'll be voting. For all those who are 18 years of age, have their names in the voter list, please vote. Those who don't want vote there is a register in every voting booth. you can enter our name during polling, to say that you don't want to cast your vote to any of the parties. This prevents people from doctoring votes int he name of people who didn't come to vote. So please exercise your right to vote. If you would rather listen to advice given by someone older and more famous than me, watch any news channel... Aamir Khan will be speaking on behalf of me (only during commercial breaks).
Ciao
***
Its that time of the year... that comes every five years. I think there is a grammar mistake in that sentence. Never mind.
So its election again. 5 glorious years of Congress in power has come to an end and the people are given the option of having them in power or chucking them out for a better guy. Personally, I like Dr. Manmohan Singh. He was different, in the sense that he didn't come out with press releases of ramblings and retorts for accusations from the opposition. He kept very much to himself and his work. He handled the economic crisis as expected from an eminent economist. But what surprises me though is BJP's repeated accusation that Dr. Singh is a weak PM. But I have no idea on what basis should someone be called a weak PM. Or I don't know of any instance where Mr. Advani proved himself strong.
Well, its election, so 90% accusations are baseless. Its funny to note that both parties have remade Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire to suit their election campaign. Get creative dudes!
***
And it was on May day that I had one of my model examinations. I took a bus to college as usual, in one of those fancy deluxe buses... you know the ones with the so-called "automatic doors" and the "low floor". Fare being Rs. 7, I gave the conductor a ten rupee note. And to my surprise (this is the sweet surprise the title boasts of) the guy gave me 7 rupees back. At first I thought the guy gave me the wrong ticket, but it was correct. 7 rupee ticket is now 3 rupees. Minimum fare for deluxe bus is Rs. 2.50 from Rs. 4.50... One old guy started reminiscing of the days when a plate of dosas were sold at 80 paises. Such was the power of slashing bus fares. Of course everyone came to their senses and said that this was just an election stunt. Talking about election stunts, I couldn't but think of Kalaignar lying down in front of air coolers "in order to bring about cease-fire in Srilanka". Kalaignar sure knows how to woo voters. Anyway, the next day, on the Hindu, I found out that bus fare reduction was an election code violation and the transport minister will be facing the music.
Serves you right!
***
You know, this is the first time I'll be voting. For all those who are 18 years of age, have their names in the voter list, please vote. Those who don't want vote there is a register in every voting booth. you can enter our name during polling, to say that you don't want to cast your vote to any of the parties. This prevents people from doctoring votes int he name of people who didn't come to vote. So please exercise your right to vote. If you would rather listen to advice given by someone older and more famous than me, watch any news channel... Aamir Khan will be speaking on behalf of me (only during commercial breaks).
Ciao
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