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Its been too long since I wrote a blog. It sheer laziness and I want to get over it . I want write it in tamizh too but not sure how to go abt it . Will research abt it and do it soon.
http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/41628/exclusive-first-look-rajni-in-sivaji.html
I loved this one a lot. After a long time thalaivar is in fll swing.

Biased Society

I was fuming with anger when I came cross the news article yesterday http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnews&id=13807 . Its about the ban of skirts in schools for girls. And there was a comment "Girls should not dress up in a way that could invite trouble. It (the proposal) is for their safety," - BULLSHIT. Will ever these people stop being biased towards the female community. If anything goes wrong its the always the women who were the cause and its only they who has to change. Not MEN. Ofcourse they are always the privileged idiots. Shouldn't the education system teach them - how not to harm women and help them for their safety rather than imposing more restriction on women in the name of SAFETY.

Weekend

Ah...........this weekend went by very fastly. Didn't do anything worthwhile. Had been to a friends house for lunch and had to cook dinner for the guests who were visiting us. Watched this movie FIREWALL . oooooooopppppppppps how can people think of such poor storyline and end up in a loose screenplay. Felt very annoyed after seing the movie. Funniest part was that we were the first one to pick the DVD from the library .By the way our Video Library is called "Cinema Pardiso". They have a good collection of movies
Monday is unwinding very lazily. Feeling bit bored at work. One of my friends is leaving to Japan tonight . Need to go and see him off at the airport.

Movies Continue

It been a week full of movies. Watched POSEIDON yesterday . The movie has big stars and yet movie is named after the ship , which means the ship should create an impact in the minds of the viewers. But the director has failed to do this. Moreover you don't even feel sorry when it capsizes and when people are dying. Its a failure due the less sensitive screenplay of the movie. The movie wasn't boring , it atleast had the momentum.

Tomorrow I am traveling to chennai. This time by car. I love this journey a lot . Its a very nice drive but I do have fear of speed . I googled for the phobia - Tachophobia.Heard its very hot and humid inspite of intermittent rains.

After a great effort completed my appraisal. Its the most boring aspect of the job. I sometimes feel it like trumpeting your achievements. I think actions speaks better than words. Picked up couple of books and need to finish them. "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference " is one book which I need to buy but couldn't find time to go to the book shop. Happened to read couple of pages of this book and liked it a lot.

I was going through one of my friends blog who is a big time F1 fan and there was a mention of soemthing on the number of cylinders in the car . It reminded me of the interviews that I had given once for the current company. In my company there are close to 8 -10 rounds of interview and I was somewhere in the 7th level. I was already very exhausted with the techie interviews. And at that level I was interviewed by a guy from HQ (obivuosly US) and he was a very sweet person. For once he didn't want a technical interview. So this guy started asking some weird questions and I was answering them methodically. He zeroed finally on my hobby and I mentioned that I like driving and told him that I love to take my car for long drives. This guy again asked what car I drive , I told him I have a Maruthi Zen. So this guy asked me immediately , how many cylinders does Zen have . Trust me I just know how many tyres my car has . So without hesitating I said 16 .Poor guy he couldn't laugh loud but today I can imagine his expression . He politely said that I might have to find it out. When I told my dad of this question and my answer , my dad was so furious and said no idiot would offer me a position in his company . I got the job later -thats history. The day I joined the company and had my first team meeting with the HQ members this guy asked me if I found the answer luckily I had. My team still makes fun of me for my answer.

Today my cook made a dish - Baigan Bharta. I learnt this recipe from him and googled a bit and came up with this recipe . For once a vegetarian dish.

Ingredients:
1 large Brinjal
2 tablespoons Oil
1 pinch Asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 large Onion
1 tablespoon Chopped ginger
1 teaspoon Chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Green chillies
1 large Chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon Chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon Garam masala and Salt to taste

Method :
1. Wash and wipe the brinjal. Roast it over direct flame for a few minutes, turning it often so that it cooks evenly. Roast till the brinjal shrinks, blackens and starts peeling off. Cool,peel and mash the brinjal.
2. Heat the oil in a pan.Add the asafoetida and cumin seeds and saute till the seeds are light brown in colour.
3. Add 1/2 the chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Saute on a low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
4. Add the chopped tomato, mashed brinjal, chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt. Cook covered on a low flame for about 5 minutes.
5. Mash the brinjal thoroughly with the back of a ladle and add the remaining onion. Cook on a high flame for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and green chillies.

Recap

Asusual I lost the interest to fill the blog. I had so much to post , hence didn't post anything. Okay , will try to put something here . Watched lot of movies last week. Worst of all as "Hostel ". Look at the rating for the movie here http://www.kids-in-mind.com/h/hostel.htm . BTW this site is a good one , to see the rating of the movie in terms of Violence and sexuality. Hostel was the yuckiest movie that ever saw in my whole life. How could a film director be so insensitive to fellow human beings thoughts . Also watched "Cidade de Deus" City of God (International: English title) . The movie was again had lot of violence but it takes one to walk through the life of the people in slums of Rio de Janeiro. It was really hard to understand the life of people in the other end of the world. However , this weeks lighter movie as "Fun with Dick and Jane". Typical Jim Carrey movie perfect for the weekend.
Last week Indian Stock Market was in bloodshed. It was a true bear dominated week. I am not going to talk more about it, its painful.This week I have to complete the Performance Appraisal for this year. The one job that I hate to do. Its such a lengthy and boring practice.There is so such change expected in the organization. But not sure what the changes are .
This weeks recipe GINGER CHICKEN . I really love to make this. Mushroom is ptional. GINGER CHICKEN Chicken shreds with mushrooms prepared in Soya - ginger sauce

INGREDIENTS
Cooked & shredded Chicken 500 gms
Dried Mushrooms 4 nos.
Finely chopped onion 1 no.
Chicken Stock ¼ ltr.
Soya Sauce ¾ cup
Fresh ginger,finely chopped 1 tbsp.
Garlic clove, crushed 1 no.
Vinegar 4 tbsp.
Sugar 1 tsp.
Cornflour 1 tbsp.
Sherry 1 tbsp.
Tomato puree 1tsp.
Pepper To taste
Salt To taste

METHOD
1. Put the Soya sauce, onion, ginger, garlic,vinegar, sugar, tomato puree, salt and pepper in asaucepan.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water forhalf an hour. Then drain, rinse and cut into thinslices.
4. Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the chickenshreds. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the stock and the Soya sauce mixture,together with the cornflour mixed with sherry, tothe chicken.
6. Add the mushrooms and cook till saucethickens slightly.
7. Serve hot.

Movie Madness

Came to work yesterday after a day off on Monday. Guess what !!!!! went to watch a movie at FORUM . "PUDUPETTAI". Wanted to watch the movie before reading any reviews or watching any scenes . It was so much fun to watch a movie without knowing anything about the movie. I guess that thrill is no more for movie lovers these days, with all the channels showing something or the other through out the day. To watch movies in theatres itself is so much fun. Its amazing experience. We are missing it these days by watching them in pirated DVD's at home.
Coming to the movie , it was technically way too far for normal audiences. Dhanush is filled with talents.IT was amazing to watch him. Superb portrayal of the character.
Overall the movie was good.It might be bit difficult for the normal audiences to sink with the climax. I liked the review that is written here http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/pudhupettai/pudhupettai-review.html.

Its Friday

Finally a week has passed away without much happenings. I was to call my friend today but totally forget about it in the morning . Felt bad for it. He didn't come for chat either may be he was busy. I was trying to solve the BQ quiz http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/bq/bq060525.htm. Couldn't get the answer for the first one SANS, MAY I SHOO - Unscramble the above for a two-word name of an Asia-born entrepreneur. Will try to do on Monday. Planning take off on monday. Have to complete doctor visits. Weekend I am going to chennai , scared as its very hot.
Today's stock market was doing pretty good. Most of my investments were on the positive side. If the trend continues , next week too ,I would make some quick pennies.
Came across this poem ... though naive I liked it


Made up of memories of you
Bound together with love
Sewn with your selfless giving
Threads made of grace
Lined with thoughts of you.

Squares made of days gone by
Days we spent together
Each with a new design
Of the things that we shared.

Blanket stitches of our hearts
Mingle the squares in rows
Nothing can tear it apart
Not fire or flood or anything close.

It’s kept in a place of my keeping
The treasure chest of my heart
Wrapped in tissue of forgiveness
And tied with ribbons of love.

Enjoy the weekend ...