Dilli ki Sardi--II

Now thats what is called Dilli ki Sardi. People were complaining about not-too-much of cold in Delhi. Expectations were high that this season weather will not be as cold as it should be. All were just muttering Global Warming, some without even understanding the connotation. December was passing and no cold, no fog. A day or two with some fog made the newspapers to put the front news as incoming of smog, and then a lull again.

Now the thick sheet of fog has blanketed Delhi and other parts of India. People got happy for a few days and enjoyed the cold. Flights and trains delayed or cancelled. The heavy sword of cold also slaughtered a few unprivileged and underprivileged fellas. People who were enjoying the cold started getting worried. Too much of cold. And the heavy snowish curtain all around. Every now and then news started pouring in about coldest day in a year, coldest day in 5 years or 10 years or 50 years.

Come out of home in the morning and you are engulfed in the deep ocean of fog. Thats Dilli ki Sardi. Shivering hands, running noses, trembling legs, vapour out of mouth. Jackets, pullovers, scarfs, mufflers, gloves. Thats Dilli ki Sardi.

Knock Knock 2010

See who is knocking at the door? Its 2010. Two-O-Ten or Twenty-Ten. A new year is about to come. Once again, new resolutions (or the same old resolutions), new determinations, new aspirations, new expectations and not to forget Celebrations. Cheers!

Just a few hours. But the festive mood has already begun.



I was just recalling last night a few things that happened with me the passing year. This year has been important to me a lot, in fact I will say the most important year of my life so far. I got married. And the whole life changed. But I will discuss the changes after marriage sometimes later. I was just recalling the incidents that happened with me. Some say that what you do on the first day of year, the same (or similar) happens with you all the year. A nice way to say Do something good and forget worries. On 1st Jan 09, I was travelling :) and to some extents the saying came true. For the next four months I travelled what I normally used to travel in a year. Hmmmmmmm.


The other thing happened for the first time with me. I went out of country. It was great. A nice experience. Then became uncle of sweet kids. Although my nephew was born in the last week of December (2008), but it can be thought to be a memory of this year. In fact the first celebration of this year started with his ceremony only. It was later followed by arrival of twin cherubs in family--Riddhi and Siddhi. A lot of happiness piggied by bags full of responsibilities. Then marriages of bosom friends. Uhhh!

Some bad news also creeped silently. Demise of younger cousin. Alas!

Now when the clock is ticking, and wind tickling, we all set to bid good bye to 2009. Come 2010 with new rays of happiness. Wishing prosperity to everyone. Cheers!

Dilli Ki Sardi

The very famous Dilli ki Sardi!!!!! All expect that Delhi should see some good chilly weather now. After all, its the second half of the last month of the year.

I remember a few years back, the weather at this time of the year used to be so cold that we literally shivered even inside the quilts and blankets. The layers of sweaters and jackets were sometimes not sufficient to fight the cold. Getting out of houses without caps or mufflers or scarfs was actually silly. It felt as if the ears will be chopped off.
I still remember the incidence of 1st Jan 2004. My friend was carrying a few bottles of beer for celebration. The bottles were not kept in the refrigerator. The bottles were just at the normal temperature. And while he carried those from the shop to home, they got ice-chilled. It was cold beyond expectation. Wow!

And take today! I need a single jacket in the morning. In the day time, I take that off when I feel hot. Although I remain closed inside the premises, still being in mere a cotton shirt--not a good sign. That shows the famous Dilli ki Sardi has vanished somewhere. Really. No more cold waves. No more shivering hands. No more chill runs down the spine.

We miss you, Dilli ki Sardi! Come back.

India's new record in ODI. Jai Ho!

Wow! What a match it was. India played Sri Lanka at Rajkot yesterday, 15 Dec 2009. And, the match was really entertaining. I missed to watch the live telecast coz I was in the office throughout. :( Still the news updates and phones from friends and online score info were there. Of course these could not match the thrill of live telecast, but fine.

India posted 414, yes FOUR ONE FOUR. The highest total for India in ODI; earlier was 413 against Bermuda. This achievement was greater in the aspect firstly that we cross passed 413 and secondly this time against a good team, Sri Lanka. It was not Bermuda any more. Shehwag blazed and was beutifully supported by others as well. Great record. and for the first time in Cricket's history any team has posted two 150-runs partnerships in just one inning. India! Jai Ho! The scrorers were busy all the time. The crowd was enjoying the moment on the field and off the field. Well done!

But, Sri Lanka were also competent enough to bring wrinkles on Indians' foreheads. Dilshan, Sangakara, Tharanga--they were hammering and when they were hammering, it felt as if we wont make it. Till the last ball, the Lankans had match to their side. One of the commnetators on radio said, if India manages to tie the match on the last ball, they will be happy. Lanka all set to win, but fortune turned its face from their side just when it was most required. A few instances of good field work by Indians in the end helped them grab the match.

Of course we won, but Dhoni should rethink whether it was worth winning like this. SL had upper hand all the times. Ballers could not put pressure on batsmen even when the asking rate was over 8 from the first ball. Sri Lanka did well. Really well.
But in the end the result matters. And I am happy, over-happy with the victory.

I just think if the pitch-curators are looking for a new job. They must be fired after this. God bless them, and God bless Sri Lanka for the rest of the series.

Jai Ho!

Rain n pain

I had never thought that I would be away from blogs for sooooo loooong. I created my first blog months back, but was never sure that I would be a regular blogger. Surprised! But now I am back and I hope to be more disciplined :)

Actually, it is raining in Delhi for a few days. Cheers! Too pleasant. After a long dry phase, it is a relief. Temperature has come down--both of atmosphere and of minds as well.

Have you ever realized that God is with us? In all the circumstances. When we were crying Recession, Recession, He also said Recession, Recession. Rain Recesison. Now, economical pundits are saying, recession is about to be over soon. God is with us. He says, fine, rain recession is over. :) Nothing official about it.

But, once again, rain brings some pain as well. Coz roads are broken, or there are no roads at all at some places--only ditches. You drive or walk, no matter what, you will just get irritated. You cant reach in time. traffic jams, pitholes, ufffff. And everybody is in haste. They dont even realise that if a car has broken down, it cant move. They just continue honking as if this will move the cars ahead.

I reamin confined to my office premises most of the time. I hardly get to the roads for 2-3 hrs a day. Sometimes I think what abouut those who ae there on the roads all the time. Not the beggers, not the rag-pickers. I am talking about all the common people--the sales guys for example. How do they manage? But then, this is life. You have to face.