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Motherlove

Remember the expression ‘He had a face only a mother could love?’Thats me.In the midst of fond hellos, my mother managed, very lovingly, to convey the following information to me within two minutes of meeting me.1. I am fat2. I need a haircut3. I am red4. I should wonder why Im single5. I havent done … Continue reading

Good ole cal…

Thought would catch up with the blogging when i got back to cal, but thats not going to happen. the cable internet, alas, is gone…no one was using it while i was away. which means this wonky vsnl shit is all i have, in the morning before my mothers office kicks off.first few days in … Continue reading

OK, for the last time…

This is not meThis is me

Evening of the flesh-eaters

Saw that movie with Milla Jovovich, based on that video game. Dammit, have forgotten the name.The movie’s better than the video game, though less interactive.One of the crew, i noticed while the credits were rolling, was called Sam Basu.Resident Evil, thats the one. I saw Resident Evil.The Gimp and his Gurl were over last evening. … Continue reading

Ready to Rumble?

from Kitabkhana…The Babu is thinking sadly that Indian literary awards would be so much fun if you could just take the Tournament of Books model and tweak it a little. Like put the authors into the ring (free boxing gloves provided), sit back and watch as Anita Desai tries to punch out Nayantara Sahgal, Amit … Continue reading

Some days

You know you’ve just got to be a space monkey

Lost in Translation

intend to watch it again today, which makes today the perfect day to link to Tokyo Damage Control

Wulentine

capn jack sparrow says: vill you be my…wulentine? Antara says: i vill i vill. capn jack sparrow says: (rose) capn jack sparrow says: i hef for you a…roze capn jack sparrow says: (parcel) Antara says: a roze is a roze bhy any uther naym. capn jack sparrow says: i hef for you a….parl naycles Antara … Continue reading

Bloggers everywhere

Got brief mail from Antara linking to a number of hilarious blogs – people we know and have made fun of over the years are now putting up things so strangers can join us. will not link to them right now, instead, will link to two excellent blogs i found off Kitabkhana.What else has been … Continue reading

What? Who?

In South Delhi Times today celebrate Valentines Day just like Adam and Eve did last year – they cooked each other their favourite foods, etc etc.I think something is wrong with me.AnywayAnother anonymous blog has linked to all my friends – Who…me? she calls herself, and everyone is going mad trying to figure out who … Continue reading

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