April 2010
37 posts
DAY 738
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 29, 2010 Thu 10 : 46 PM
Renzo Rosso, the founder of Diesel, the humungous brand for jeans and now of so many other, was on a visit to India and expressed a desire to meet me. And so I did. A charming simple Italian, bubbling with energy on India and his love for the country. Has six children and has named his last, a daughter,...
Day 737
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 28/29, 2010 Wed/Thu 1 : 21 AM
Are bloggers journalists ??
A programme on CNN asked its viewers this question. It came about from the loss of an iphone mobile machine which was the latest in invention and had specific information on it, that now, due to its loss, was available to the one that recovered it. The iphone I believe belonged to a journalist and the...
Day 736
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 27, 2010 Tue 11 : 00 PM
The hopes and aspirations of the young, their desire and joys at recognition, their expectations and their despondent expressions of defeat and loss, are a sight that would move any human. They did mine tonight as also last night, when I watched the Indian Idol preliminaries on Sony TV.
We often talk of the power of the youth, the strength...
Day 735
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 26, 2010 Mon 11 : 48 PM
…….. and now suddenly there is nothing to look forward to in the evening. IPL has ended and the attraction of competition and suspense, technique and execution, astute leadership and form … has all suddenly fallen silent. For a period of just a week I believe, because by the 30th of April its the World Cup T20 Championship kicking off in...
Day 734
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 25/26, 2010 Sun/Mon 1 : 36 AM
Gloom and depression !! Mumbai Indians lost. I think Sachin was very brave in coming out to play, but they lost due to a more superior performance by Chennai Super Kings. Also I felt that Mumbai left it for too long to recover the run rate and by then it was climbing so high it became an impossibility to catch up. Dhoni, is a very...
Day 733
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 24/25, 2010 Sat/ Sun 2 : 21 AM
I am alarmed that you are alarmed at my condition, medically. It has been something that has remained with me for years and years and years. From being horned by a bull in the head when I was perhaps 2 years old to my more recent escapades, it is a saga that never seems to end, for, what is more in store for me I cannot comprehend.
My...
Day 732
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 23, 2010 Fri 11 : 02 PM
“He that would thrive
Must rise at five;
He that hath thriven
May lie till seven.“
I remained between ‘thrive’ and ‘thriven’ and justifiably so. I have thriven a bit and do have a desire to thrive still. So a mean between the two should in all proportion be acceptable. And so, 6 is a good and godly number to be waking up. Today...
Day 730
Jalsa, Mumbai April 21/22, 2010 Wed/Thu 12 : 14 PM
The visit to the Presidential Palace in Colombo to meet His Excellency and to exchange thoughts with him on IIFA, India, cricket and several other related issues. Those are his two sons in one of the pictures and his wife. The elder son on the right in white shirt, Naman has just been elected to...
Day 731
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 22, 2010 Thu 11 : 20 PM
An entire day has gone by in repairing what may be termed as an internet derailment. Suddenly life became static. You never realize until you loose something how important it is in our lives. The internet certainly is one such. It is now back with me in full force and suddenly I feel as though I have been born again. How dependent we have...
Day 729
The Cinnamon Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka April 20, 2010 Tue 9 : 44 PM
The emerald island. One island thousand treasures. One island thousand pleasures. Mesmerizing beauty of colors. Miles and miles of beaches. Acres of green tea gardens. Smiling faces, warm hearted. Gentle and graceful figures of exquisitely dressed dancers. The roll of drums, harboring peace and tranquility and the ever...
Day 728
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 18/19, 2010 Mon 11 : 07 PM
In the days that I find myself in the company of others, others that know me, but not of me, I find them often question me on my mechanics or my theory or my guile in facing accusation and controversy. Why is it that there is disbelief and doubt in the case of Mr Bachchan, yet nothing and no one, ever brings up questions to others –...
Day 727 (i)
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 18, 2010 Sun/Mon 1 : 25 AM
Back in the ranch and home after a smooth and comfortable 5 hrs ! Its a strange feeling as you fly over to another country. Once the home borders disappear in the vast speed of the aircraft you tend to detach yourself from what has been with you till now and is there no more. Similarly when you return, the moment the aircraft flies in...
Day 727
Golden Lounge, Malaysia Airlines, KLI Airport April 18, 2010 Sun 3 : 55 PM
The sun sets through the large glass panes of the lounge at the KL International as I wait to board the second leg of my return to Mumbai, having just flown in from Langkawi after attending and being a part of ‘Determination’ in the conference for the Jagran Group.
The Gupta family that owns and runs this large...
Day 726
Langkawi, Malaysia April 17, 2010 Sat 10 : 05 PM
The impatience to get to the blog. The discomfort in being involved in anything that keeps me away from it, and the desire to be with loved ones again, bends my body forward to request my hosts to relieve me, so I can be in the alienated quiet of my room and environs. Be with the familiar face page, rue the expressions with the tiger in the...
Day 725
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 16, 2010 Fri 1 : 43 PM
I have come in early and by desire. I felt that most of what I write in a state when I do not wish to disclose too many details, causes confusion and discontentment in the minds of the extended family. There is always a happy complaint of putting things out to you in a more readable easy manner. Fine. It has been noted and shall be complied...
Day 724
Janak, Mumbai April 15, 2010 Thu 8 : 55 PM
Oh boy !! What a day so far … so far … Still at the office and in the middle of meets and greets and some more … Before the next starts I thought I would fill you in as I watch the Chennai Super Kings getting destroyed by the Delhi Daredevils.
Professional assistance in matters of all matters is the considered recommended choice. And yes they...
Day 723
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 14, 2010 Wed 11 : 25 PM
Happy Bisakhi to all our FmXt … love and happiness and good cheer always !!
For those that have not understood the word ‘mama’ .. its the hindi for uncle and not mother as has been described in many of the responses. So do make those changes. It is Jaya’s Uncle, her Mother’s brother that passed away ..
The meetings get more and more...
Day 721
Goa April 12, 2010 Mon 11: 19 PM
A quick flight in to Goa by the afternoon to be with Abhishek, who shoots for Rohan Sippy here and off into the wilds of this amazing countryside. Narrow but smooth lanes into the villages of this territory that breathe bohemia at every corner and Goan Portuguese architecture and life style in each direction your eyes wander. Motor bikes abound in the humid heat...
Day 722
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 13, 2010 Tue 11 : 40 PM
Jaya lost her Mama today – her Mother’s older brother – in Patna. He was aging, but without any ailment as such. She will be going to be with her Mother in Bhopal tomorrow. Prayers and condolences.
Back to the ground after Goa and all that it represents – the warmth of its people, the vast acres of paddy fields waiting anxiously for the rains...
Day 720
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 11, 2010 Sun 10 : 40 PM
Sunday’s are not the same as they used to be. The expectation of looking forward to it has disappeared. The joy of a break from a harsh weekly schedule has dimmed. No more those lazy afternoons with friends and family in the lawns, the lunches by the tree, idle gossip, laughter, gaiety, the impromptu cricket game, a film on video later in the...
Day 719
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 10, 2010 Sat 10 : 45 PM
We come to learn in great shock the terrible news of a plane crash in Russia and the death of the President of Poland and several other dignitaries and passengers. Our sincere condolences for this most unfortunate tragedy and our prayers.
It is difficult to express oneself normally after mention of the above mishap, but really what can one do...
Day 718
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 9, 2010 Fri 11 : 02 PM
The birthday girl was happy and content and out of ill health. Flowers of different shapes and sizes and quality kept coming in at regular intervals and have now occupied various vantage points in the house, other house, office, everywhere. When it gets beyond a certain level, they decorate the lawns till the morning and then sent off to...
Day 717
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 8/9, 2010 Thu/Fri 12 : 52 AM
Happy Birthday Jaya !!
Happy Birthday Sharmila !!
And to all that would wish the wife, in advance, many many thanks …
Who started this ritual of celebrating births, making and cutting cakes, singing birthday ditties, presenting gifts ..? I didn’t and neither did any of the FmXt, I am certain. But, for years, the practice remains and...
Day 716
Jalsa, Mumbai April 7, 2010 Wed 10 : 03 PM
First off – many many thanks for the prayers and get well wishes for Jaya, it worked, she improves. The fever is down and the infection in the stomach that had grounded her yesterday has abated, but the medication and rest shall have to continue for a few more days ..
Interesting birthdays today – Dr Farook Udwadia from Breach Candy Hospital, who...
Day 714
Sorry sorry … something seriously wrong with the internet ..
will get back in a couple of hours ..
love
Amitabh Bachchan
Day 714(i)
Jalsa, Mumbai April 6, 2010 Tue 9 : 19 PM written for the 5th April 2010
Oh dear finally !!! Finally the internet has been sorted out and one can breathe easily again. Such a frustrating feeling – like your life line being cut. What on earth did we do when cyber space had not been invented ? I mean cyber space was always there, its just we never had inventions of how they could be...
Day 715
Jalsa, Mumbai April 6, 2010 Tue 10 : 58 PM
Back again like a bad coin !! But protocol and order had to be restored. Continuity had to be restored. And my affection to the ‘gang’ had to be expressed. Note expressed, not restored. Restored it is, but expressing it is different and essential.
Yes the internet played up. But on examination by the technos, it seemed to be that the lap top...
Day 713 (iii)
Goa April 4, 2010 Sun 2 : 28 PM
More and more from my little perch here in the Hermitage …
That tanker you see is a a left over of a storm, when it broke free from its anchor and ran aground. It is not possible to pull it away and has remained there for years… sad … legal issues are being sorted out to trash it there and clear the area .. but till then...
Day 713
Goa April 4, 2010 Sun 2 : 28 PM
More and more from my little perch here in the Hermitage …
That tanker you see is a a left over of a storm, when it broke free from its anchor and ran aground. It is not possible to pull it away and has remained there for years… sad … legal issues are being sorted out to trash it there and clear the area .. but till then it remains ..
Amitabh...
Day 713(ii)
Goa April 4, 2010 Sun 2 : 00 PM
Amitabh Bachchan
97 Responses to “DAY 713(ii)”
Sheetalsays:
April 4, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Lovely pictures have a happy family reunion God Bless love Sheetal
Richa Shuklasays:
April 4, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Pictures are so nice. i am not new to the blog but last that’s why i think u had never noticed me.????????????????????????
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Day 712(i)
The Hermitage, Taj Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Goa April 3, 2010 Sat/Sun 1 : 31 AM
Some more from Goa with the sun and beach and the daughter, Shweta ..
Love
Amitabh Bachchan
Day713(i)
The Hermitage,
Taj Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Goa
April 4, 2010
Sun 12 : 01 PM
I write early and in (i) because I did not feel comfortable putting anything beside the news of the tragedy at Sherwood. How do I begin to equate normalcy after such a terrible occurrence. Hence this.
What is it about Alma Mater’s ? The attachment is so great that even years after leaving that institution,...
Day 712(ii)
Goa April 3/4, 2010 Sat/ Sun 1: 38 AM
Pictures speak a lot more than many irrelevant words. I am certain they do in these circumstances too. They did not all come together on one face of the post and so I decided to split them up and keep the pictures on one and the text on the other.
Goa has a magic of its own. The air, the freedom, laid back atmosphere, serene and calm – I would indeed require...
Day 712
The Hermitage, Taj Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Goa
April 3, 2010 Sat 7 : 58 PM
and continuing due to internet failure at Sun 1 : 24 AM
Day 711
Prateeksha, Mumbai April 2, 2010 Fri 6 : 18 PM
Wishing all that visit this extended family gathering, love and whatever else needs to be said for ‘Good Friday’. Its also the beginnings of the Easter Weekend and my wishes go out for that as well …
Just so there is no disaster. Just so there is no brainless punchings of the key board. Just so I have...
Day 710
Jalsa, Mumbai April 1, 2010 Thu 8 : 42 PM
Jalsa, Mumbai April 1, 2010 Thu 8 : 45 PM
There is always such a sense of delight when you clean up something – your home, your cupboard, your work place, your ….
It almost feels like every other encumbrance around you and within you just cleaned up, leaving you fresh and renewed. New...
March 2010
32 posts
Day 709
Prateeksha, Mumbai March 31, 2010 Wed 11 : 32 PM
Before all else I am wanting to express deep shock and grief at the bomb blasts in Moscow. Since there are many among you that respond on the blog and have had great affection for me and my family, I am concerned. I hope all that come to the blog are safe.
Today 31st March is Karen’s birthday in...
