tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76390985289108270202024-03-05T00:32:27.144-08:00Mi Bodeguita del MedioUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-34715330890210369762009-04-22T05:16:00.000-07:002011-04-07T04:40:12.823-07:00Happy Earth Day!Today is Earth Day. On the occassion, I'd like to share an interesting video I came across - How to be Green at work. We all know its good to recycle paper, not use plastic cups etc, but it has some other interesting pointers too. Its cute so do spend two minutes watching it :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-54315803588145187082009-04-07T07:44:00.000-07:002020-11-13T00:08:59.905-08:00RainThe crappy weather continues! Its been raining/cold non-stop for two weeks now, with a couple of sunny days in between. Doesn't bother my too too much as I'm usually indoors, either at work or home studying. But the weather has been re-confirming my suspicions that it does have a lot to do with people's humour.
To cheer up the grey days, here is a humorous attempt by the Spanish basketball team Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-45242935278414000812009-04-07T07:25:00.000-07:002020-11-13T00:08:42.005-08:00The Left Mentality - The Ant and GrasshopperCLASSIC VERSION...
The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house, gathering and laying down supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks he's a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed. The grasshopper has no food or shelter so he dies out in the cold.
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Stepping aside from my blogging exercise, I'm putting up my Flamenco class recorded the other day in order to practice at home, as I missed a couple of sessions while travelling. Due to popular demand from my classmates, here are two of the videos which feature my Flamenco teacher, María.
María is an Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-76335947325027061332009-03-16T12:50:00.000-07:002020-11-13T00:08:02.600-08:00The "Gypsy" Trail...Some years ago (sometime between 1999-2001), when I discovered Flamenco, I became quite intrigued with "Gypsies" and carried out a year-long research on the Roma, their origins, their trail, and their status and lives in the countries they inhabit today.
The Roma, commonly referred to as Gypsies, Gitanos (here in Spain), Tzigane, Sinti, Dom, Manush (man in Sanskrit and Romani), Kale (black in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-51212188326155067422009-03-08T11:44:00.001-07:002020-11-13T00:07:50.558-08:00The "Great" in BritainI just returned from a lovely weekend in the mountain-country of Andorra, a large ski-resort in reality, tucked away between the Pyrenees in Northern Spain.
On the way back, for logistical reasons, we stopped in a town on the Costa Brava for half an hour. This town, like many towns on the North-Eastern Catalan coast (Costa Brava) is a popular summer destination for many English, Dutch and other Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-40950720596934425972009-03-05T01:15:00.000-08:002020-11-15T10:14:24.413-08:00Murder of a Saint: A Plot to Murder a Civilization By Dr Indulata DasA mere audience of a Sannyasi is the fulfiller of all desires, says the Padmapurana (Sadhunam darsanam loke sarvasiddhikaram param—Padma Purana 1.79). The Bhagavata goes much ahead and says that the Sannyasis visit the pilgrimages not to purify themselves but the pilgrimages are purified by the visit of the SAannyasis (Prayena tirthabhigamapadeshaih swayam hi tirthani punanti santah- Bhagavata Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-47585189366680958012009-03-04T06:22:00.000-08:002020-11-08T10:31:21.375-08:00Why We Should Boycott NDTV (Updated)As many already know, NDTV, a popular Indian news channel is funded by Gospels of Charity in Spain which actively supports Communism. As ex-Pakistani President Musharraf allowed only this channel to be aired in Pakistan, NDTV gradually took on a pro-Pakistan stand (Pakistan being the greatest enemy of India withstanding). NDTV CEO Prannov Roy is brother-in-law of Prakash Karat, General Secretary Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-78557674595029391712009-02-27T07:28:00.000-08:002011-04-07T04:59:47.608-07:00CONSIDER IT CRASHED: Why do I love India?:)I just had to link to this beautiful post by Indyeah.CONSIDER IT CRASHED: Why do I love India?:)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-76464504334568334152009-02-26T10:28:00.000-08:002011-04-07T05:23:33.727-07:00The Two Faces of MediaLately, I've been pretty appalled by the two-faced nature of media (print, television, even radio) not just in India, but around the world. You hear the media's version of the story, which is often far, far from the factual sequence of actions. Take the pink chaddi campaign for instance. There are two sides to the coin, but the completely pseudo-secular Indian media took its own 180º take on Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-65745023093559340672009-02-18T12:21:00.000-08:002011-04-07T05:24:17.742-07:00Progression?Its soon going to be two years since I've been in Barcelona. Strange how time flies, and strange how life progresses. I was reading over this blog, when it was in its early stages. It was a strange feeling. I know I wrote that stuff (early 2007 posts, especially while I was travelling) but it seems as though someone else wrote it. It seems like a little girl speaking. Those writings almost seem Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-63478251542266066322009-02-16T09:39:00.000-08:002020-11-03T10:23:47.351-08:00The Blame GameI’ve been caught up in life’s struggles, and haven’t been able to dedicate time to the Bodeguita for a while. Today, I’d like to link to François Gautier’s Cry O My Beloved India (Chapter II), written about five to six years ago, but still holds as true today, as it did then. Here he rightly points out that each time a bomb explodes in India, we are quick to point a finger at Pakistan. Each time Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-77490893568561503272009-01-18T08:10:00.000-08:002011-10-07T03:21:47.362-07:00EvolutionSome people who read this blog may have noticed that lately I have become focused on India-related topics. I think this is just natural evolution. I've always found that the further I live from India, the more Indian I am, and the more I love my country. I've also become sensitive to what are constant and regular attacks on India, from its long-time, 1000 year old enemy. I'm taking a stance that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-85136109497219300952009-01-11T01:27:00.000-08:002020-11-15T10:16:06.855-08:00Welcome 2009!Last month, a flood of memories came back as I went to Atlanta for my cousin's wedding. It was so lovely to catch up with that side of my family. Shoutout to S, a beautiful, intelligent, courageous young woman, as she embarks on a new life. I got to spend a good bit of time with my other family too, my UGA Family. One day we even drove to Athens for old times' sake and visited our campus Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-38141732365144315122008-12-09T11:03:00.000-08:002009-01-30T10:55:10.218-08:00Tuesday ThoughtsI just walked into the door of my flat. After work I stopped by one of the vegetable and fruit shops in the neighborhood to buy some veggies. I mentioned earlier on the blog that there is a sizable Pakistani population here in Barcelona. A couple of young Pakistani boys work at the vegetable and fruit shop where I generally go. They should be about 20-22 years old, pretty young really.Today when Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-72274641077299035392008-11-26T14:23:00.000-08:002009-01-30T10:55:10.150-08:00Who Did It?26 November, 2008. Mumbai. Blown up. So far 80 dead, 300 wounded. The Taj Palace, 105 year old landmark symbol of Mumbai in flames.The question - who did it?The Buddhists.Nope, wasn't them.Surely the Hindus?No.The Sikhs?Nope.Jains surely then?Don't think so...Those empowered Jews then?No?Then it must have been those Parsis.Ah no?Hmm...lets see. Catholics then for sure.Wrong again.How about the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-34509707088117213592008-10-31T04:48:00.000-07:002020-11-03T09:15:20.142-08:00Toros de Fuego / Bulls of Fire - an Old “Tradition” I'm on the mailing list for an organization called Animanaturalis that strives for animal rights. Today I opened my mailbox and saw this image, and as curiosity led me to reading a bit more, I'm going to talk about it in this post. I can’t help but bring out this revolting “festival” that is “celebrated” in Soria and Castilla y Leon. As much as I love Spain, it is ALARMING that such activities Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-81772864879864644062008-10-24T12:53:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:55:10.428-08:00Elections '08 - a No BrainerSo here we are exactly one week before the US Presidential elections. Next week same time, we will know who the resident of the White House will be for the next four years. I guess seeing the way I see it, the election result should be a no-brainer, an easy win for Obama.But back in the States, its a tumultuous road to November 4th. On one hand, you have an old man, with archaic ideas, guaranteedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-84599845974058937092008-10-08T03:51:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:55:10.454-08:00Indecent exposure: The breach on the beachThe crisis, unstable market, lack of investment, low morale, low liquidity- all of it only to get worse in 2009- here in Europe, directly affects the market I’m working in (M&A). All of this is now causing me to rethink how much longer will I be able to survive here (cos that’s what I’m doing – surviving, on a minimal pay check that just covers my expenses, and leaves me with no saving at Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-31785042678996056802008-09-11T08:50:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:55:10.465-08:00Shocker!!!I recycle. Everyday. I carry four trash bags everytime I take the trash out, like hundreds of thousands of people in Spain. The glass into a seperate container, the metal, plastic, tetrabricks, aluminium into another, paper and carton into another and finally organic and other non-recyclable waste into a fourth bin. Needless to say, those of us who recycle are trying to do what we can to put in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-49846584830924678002008-09-10T09:06:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:55:10.476-08:00Quote of the Day - so true!"You know, you can … wrap an old fish in a piece of paper called change, it’s still going to stink after eight years." ---Sen. Barack Obama (responding to "phony outrage" over lipstick on a pig comment in the race up to the US presidential elections 2008)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-51188355564350830132008-09-04T03:15:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:55:10.491-08:00Best Animation of Our TimesCame across this list of the top 50 Animations ever. 1. The Simpsons2. Batman: The Animated Series3. Cowboy Bebop4. The Family Guy5. G.I. Joe6. South Park7. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex8. Berserk9. Justice League10. Trigun11. Tenchi12. Transformers13. Record of Lodoss War14. X-Men: The Animated Series15. He-Man and the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-60975358703271754812008-08-10T05:31:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:55:10.503-08:00ISI behind fake currency racket in IndiaIn its anti-India efforts, Pak's "government" agency, ISI launches a fake currency racket in India."LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: As it reels under the mounting terror menace with the fundamentalist outfits bombing cities to kill and maim innocents, India may also be faced with a grim threat of economic subversion.A spate of seizures of fake currency notes across Uttar Pradesh with the trail leading towardsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-75970034442386024172008-06-27T03:28:00.000-07:002020-11-09T09:50:15.653-08:00Summer FestivalsWith the arrival of summer, Spain sees the return of BLOOD FESTIVALS. Summer is here and as much as most of us look forward to this time of year to enjoy the sun, the sand, beaches and the outdoors, lets try not to forget the less fortunate ones for whom this period is very very far from celebration. Many Spanish villages each summer begin their "festivities" by torture, humiliation and finally Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7639098528910827020.post-19119517432125706582008-06-17T13:59:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:55:10.592-08:00Work Life BalanceI've been working almost 11 hours straight over the last few weeks. I may be about to lose my (in) sanity. Any tips on keeping healthy and sane?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0