- Part 10

14Mar 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor No Comments

SLUM DOG MILLIONAIRE

movies

DESI MAAL-VIDESHI PACKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally saw SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE and really liked the movie! There has been much talk about the movie,but in spite of (or rather because of) all the controversies,the movie got an unimaginably welcome international recognition,including eight Oscars,as no movie ,from Hollywood or Bollywood has ever got before! Adapted from the novel.Q&A,the movie primarily focuses round the slums and poverty of India,twined beautifully around a love story,and how the young hero,a slum dweller,working as a tea-delivery-boy at a call centre,wins twenty million rupees at a TV show,representing the popular Kaun Banega Crorepati,without any formal education or training,and the key to his success being his experiences in life,staying in the slum and working at the call centre.Intermingled in the story,as an inseparable part,is the portrayal of the evils of slums …

23Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor 1 Comment

MIND YOUR LANGUAGE !

Columns and magazines, media, social trends

MIND YOUR LANGUAGE !!!!!!!!!! Have been disgustingly disappointed after reading all the early articles,in the recently introduced column Wicked Word,in the WEEK,by V S Jayaschandran( Coming and Groins,THE WEEK,Feb 22,2009) I am fully aware,that the reader is more open minded today,and doesn't mind a few four or three letter words here and there,but a column,contentratining only on those words is really unwarranted and absurd!Shabha De's Sexes ,was often naughty,but was relevant to current affairs.The newly introduced Wicked Words,may be tougher to write,and may involve a fair amount of research in English Language and literature,and may even be judged a better work of the pen,but it generally makes no sense except the jamboree of few phrases,laced with the use of generally unusable words! Its usage is akin to…

16Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor No Comments

WHY BLAME DOCs ALONE !

health services, jobs and careers, medicine, society

WHY ONLY DOCs !!!!!! It was doubly sad to read the article 10 Common Most Medical Mistakes (India today,Feb 16,2009) ,firstly because it highlighted the faux pas of my profession,and secondly or rather more intensely,since all the blame was put on the fragile shoulders of the Doctors! In spite of being a very ardent believer and preacher of the principle,that every doctor should respect the faith ,that the patient,imposes on him or her,specially in a surgeon,in handing over one self,in a state of anesthesia to be cut(operated) ,I cannot resist but put forward my views ,to defend the doctors. We should all understand that,the doctor is,just a very small part of any medical set-up,be it private or government,and is often as helpless and harassed as the patient,if not…

15Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor No Comments

CYBER RELATIONSHIPS

love, relationships, Sex, Sexuality and Sexual Trends, social trends

The world seems to be overreacting to Cyber-relationships Being naughty and glad-eye is normal human nature. Flirting or even sex-chatting is not infidility,The spouses, mainly wives are just getting scared due to insecurity, Every individual, married or single has right to his of her emotional, romantic and sexual fantacies.The last two of these will normally not have the spouse in it, Net gives an outlet to these fantasies. It’s as harmless as watching or reading pornography. Net cannot be blamed for extramarital affairs, as persons inclined to it, will indulge in it, irrespective of net-sex. People indulging in net-chat to any extent, can be sincere spouses and those not practicing it, are not above infidelity. So. spouses crying and worrying over the fear of loosing their life partners to the net-freind,…

13Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor No Comments

VALENTINE’S DAY

friendship, love, relationships, social trends

THE STORY OF VALENTINE'S DAY Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the…

11Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor No Comments

NET PALS

social trends

THE SHOUT OF THE INNERSELF Chatting,netpals and now blogging are sequential progression of the same phenomenon-reaching out and fighting inner loneliness,and they are here to stay.There are several reasons and aspects to these Human mind is much more complex than it appears and even a simple soul can have innumerable thoughts within the mind that even the closest cannot read.Each person has innumerable desires,fantasies and imaginations,some good,some bad and some ugly,and bound by the norms of family,upbringing,education and society,most of these are kept well within. But most of us today,want our real self to breathe,and come out,and are desperate to give went to our feelings and be our normal selves.Net is the best platform In today's time ,when time is always at premium and distances killing,Net provides the…

10Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor 1 Comment

EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER

cancer

Cancer: Simple tips on when to go to a doctor Cancer is believed to be the second most common cause of death after heart disease. Its symptoms can be similar to those of common diseases. For example, unexplained weight loss may be an indication of cancer. Typically, people ignore these early symptoms confusing them with other common conditions. Sometimes they are scared to consult a doctor. It is very important to detect cancer before it spreads, as treatment is most effective when cancer is found early. For example, if a breast lump is found at an early stage by self-examination, timely treatment can result in long cancer-free survival. Always remember that every symptom could be explained by a harmless condition. Still, it is important to be aware of the following…

09Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor No Comments

DEVDAS REVISITED!

love, movies

Whose Devdas is it ? Devdas has been discussed and mentioned in discussions on Bollywood,and in connection with jilted lovers,or failed love affairs,for over five decades now.Besides reading about him in Sharatchand Chatterjees novel,we saw him in four films, two of which went ahead to become almost immortal, the one of Dilip Kumars and the extravaganza of Leela Bhansali,and now we have another adaptation of Devdas,the DEV D. At this juncture, it becomes relevant to introspect and see as to what made Devdas, so important and famous, atleast in Indian folk lure, like Romeo and Majnu! Few pertinent questions that come to my mind are, who is Devdas, whom does he represent or infact, what is Devdas? Devdas is no longer a character from a novel or…

09Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor 1 Comment

WHO SHOULD GOVEWRN US ?

politics

WE HAVE TO DECIDE ! I am a great fan of democracy,in politics and in life,but cant resist from wondering if there should be a QR (minimum Qualification Requirement) for those who are to govern us ! There was so much controversy recently about Sanjay Dutt,mainly as to from which party he should contest,from where and against whom.But the most important issue is that is he qualified enough to contest Lok Sabha Elections and will he be able to govern us! Is popularity the only qualification? and can notoriety be a substitute to the popularity?? We have innumerable examples of shameful.selection of candidates,including those who succeeded and came to power.Many of these rose from anonymity or infamy and rose to become the ones to walk the corridorsof…

08Feb 2009 by Sanjay Kapoor No Comments

gAY MOVEMENT IN INDIA

GENDERS, Sex, Sexuality and Sexual Trends, social trends

Long way to go ! Its a bit too early to celebrate the cause of gays and lesbians in attaining an identity in India. The Gay Parades held at Mumbai and Delhi in quick succession last year,were successful ,but not as it was expected It had more of fanfare than the cause,and this is the fear for such events in future too. The cause of creating an awareness about the rights of gays,should not get diluted by the glamour show ! The battle should not become more important than the goal !! The Gay parade should not become carnivals and above all the darkness around the gays should not get overshadowed by the presence of glitterati!!!! The biggest surprise is to see that Homosexuals(gays) and transsexuals(Hijras) are clubbed…