Bombay Terror- Insightful article in all the madness

MJ Akbar is one of the most respected political commentators in India. And now I know why. The Bombay blasts have been terrible. Needless to say most media coverage has been the in-your-face Aaj Tak, with senseless rhetoric coming from both politicians and the common man.

In all this madness, I found this remarkably insightful article. His analysis of the situation perhaps best summarises what is wrong with country.

I will put up my view points soon once things settle down.

My new bike!!!

About a month ago I went and splurged all my savings on the object of my desires : the apache RTR. I had first seen the bike in my 2nd year of engineering and instantly knew this was something i wanted to own one day. Being cash strapped in those days, I could never even think of buying it. But now, courtesy people buying more phones, I could afford to buy it.

I dont want to go on comparing it with other bikes, because for me its something deep down in the heart. I think biking is as much about feelings and passion as its about more masculine things like say performance or show off factor. Its like the girl you love. If i ask you why you love her you might give me a million reasons why you like her, but you re no closer to the truth. It just happens. Its that feeling deep down that defies all logic and cant be justified.

So, here goes to my love.....Cheers.!!!

Advice to wannabe photographers

I am an amateur photographer and a keen hobbyist of the art. While surfing through some forums I come across a number of people wanting to be photographers and make a career in it. Here is something I came across on Magnum, that venerable photo agency which every photographers want to get into.

Essentially the gist is that you should never have becoming a pro as your main aim. Its like Jimi Hendrix never set out to be a professional musician. Its just that he produced such great music, he ultimately made it his profession. Similarly one must look at producing great photographs and enhacing one s skill at the art before one contemplates of a career change. Photography is ultimately a hobby, which only a few can morph into a career.

How he got into Google.

I found the following on the web. Truly inspirational story, considering the odds stacked against him.