tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355925212012-01-19T10:51:16.329+05:30some thoughts i share - from my copywriting experience to a dream career, from day to day observations to movies, books & fiction.Mrinal Pentapallihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08862916632660716213noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35592521.post-35029318448336020072009-06-25T12:22:00.001+05:302009-06-25T12:22:25.513+05:30

You gotta watch this 47 year old sing amazingly...

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Sensex Surges 2,099 Points, Trading Halted for Day - myPOPKORN:Finally, we see a lot of green. And whatever the election results are with parties changing colors or becoming green with envy, this green in the market looks very promising. After a long time we could see the newsreaders on the business channels smiling. Well, the markets had to close for obvious reasons, but I am sure the stress

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Password checker courtesy Microsoft.This is such a cool tool. Try it out and you'll know why!

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Our marriage shopping is over, we got married! Reason for more shopping... my brother's marriage shopping, then casual shopping, then birthday shopping, then his bro's marriage shopping... two people don't seem to be affected by recession... better worded - two people have gone crazy after recession.

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Shopping for my wedding has started and it’s almost over.Shopping for Annu has started. God knows when it’ll get over. I don’t hate shopping but I hate browsing too many shops. If I like something I simply pick it up and don’t think about the probability of getting something better in other shops. My better half is of a different opinion. She believes in visiting a thousand shops for say one

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A guy like me getting married is unthinkable for people who know me. The whole concept of holy matrimony according to me is completely inevitable, in a land called India at least. So why the surprise I wonder? People change for better or for worse but they do change. Am I sounding matured? If yes, I have changed. If no, you are still the same.

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Shifted to my new place in Navi Mumbai. Sounds far right? But it isn’t. 1 hour 15 minutes to reach office. Manageable. Changing 3 trains to reach office. Not bad at all. Am I complaining? Can I afford to? No. Because I can’t afford to buy place in Mumbai. Not yet. How to buy a house in Mumbai? Invent something like google.com Do business. (But what business should I do?)Marry a rich girl (Too

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Just wondering how does the bat do potty? As disgusting as it may sound at the same time ain't it fascinating?

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I loved the golden background of my blog. She suggested try out a black one. Well babes, your wish is my command [so much to avoid the bragging... he he]. Your man's blog is now in black. Looks better?

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I got a pass to Mirchi Kaan Awards held @ Grand Hyatt, Mumbai last week and was a part of all the excitement. Yeah we didn't send any entry so didn't win any award (well we don't like to snatch the spotlight from the regular winners). The emcee/host/stand up comedian was outstanding! The goodies we got were cool enough to keep our spirits high. Especially the cool bag that my fiancee might grab

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Cast: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson, , Martin Starr, Christina Cabot, Ty Burrell, Lou FerrignoThe name of the film describes it all. Hulk is an excellent film in the making. I am glad I could catch it in the theatre. The comic characters come alive on the screen resulting in exhilarating action. Everything just seems to be perfect, except for the first half

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Euro 2008 had become my entertainment routine. Alas it's over and am in a fix over what to see. Saas bahu. Naa. Reality Show NAAAAAAH! Breaking news on India TV. Big NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.Help me. Tell me what to see.

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"The fatter the book, the more boring its look"

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Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click ClickClick Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click ClickClick Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click Click

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IPL had become my entertainment routine. Alas it's over and am in a fix over what to see. Saas bahu. Naa. Reality Show NAAAAAAH! Breaking news on India TV. Big NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHelp me. Tell me what to see.

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The IPL folks sure know how to make cricket all the more interesting. They have won a million hearts, right from the idea of having a twenty20 cricket match between several teams across India to cheer leading, team songs, advertising and now the closing ceremony! It was a remarkable sight - performances, gymnastics and laser act (Salman Khan's performance to promote Dus ka dum did appear out of

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I walk into a bookstore and pick up a couple of books. And much before it's time for me to shave, I am done reading! If it was not for my better half, who at the mention of 'Crossword' twice a week would say with a very mean look, "AGAIN?" and if it was not to avoid any further non-stop arguments, I would probably have spent all my earnings on words. After all, every single penny I earn comes

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I hope it does. In fact, I'm pretty sure Mumbai Indians will win the IPL match today. After the commendable victory in the cricket match against Kolkata, the Mumbai team must be oozing with confidence. Can't wait to watch you guys win again. All the best Mumbai!

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I didn't expect it. I couldn't even guess it. My b'day gift. It's a blog created by my wife with few interesting articles absolutely free. And the theme is also unique. It's 'Unique'. Meaning whatever I see/observe which is distinct, first of its kind, la la la la lala. Interesting na.Hey isn't a blog as a birthday gift unique? See great start already. Thank you baby!

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Seriously how important is a brief in advertising. On one end people say think beyond the brief on the other the same demands one.What is the importance of a brief that's just a formality, that has no value addition from the brand servicing guy? When a creative guy works on a brand for say a year and a half, does he really require a brief? These insights are based on my experience in mid-size

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There are so many regrets in my life that I often wish that these things didn’t happen so. Just imagined what could have happened if life had an undo button.No bad headlines. No option no. 2. No mistakes in proof checking. No embarrassing moments. No fights. No time wasted. No bad cooking. No pissing off others with silly jokes. No failed pick up lines. No getting caught farting in office. No bad

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Undergoing blogger's block.Sorry for the inconvenience.

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To improve my vocab and to update my blog more frequently I am posting new words and trying to create a story which will continue with every new word. Should have created a new blog for this. All the best to me. Word courtesy: www.dictionary.com You can't sue me now!Today's word. irascible \ih-RASS-uh-buhl\, adjective: Prone to anger; easily provoked to anger; hot-tempered..Here it begins..On

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Oh hell on my blog the ads have disappeared. How come? Who will answer my query?How will I earn? Can anyone hear me? Hello anybody in there? Feels like a punishment.Humph! Bloody f#$%#!$%^!$^Cooling process initiated: 10% completed....35% completed......95% completed....100% completedSince the ads have stopped I want the 0.23$ in cheque. When will I get it? Who will deliver it?In life we are

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Due to popular demand i am reposting this:Strange observation:Ladies toilet sign: Why is the woman always standing?My T-shirt line:Women should not wear brass.

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Professionally speaking new job, my first national print campaign, my first (maybe last) modelling assignment, my first official office picnic, my first win in juwaa at the office picnic, my first entries for awards, my first contribution in office decoration…Personally speaking, my first anniversary, my first surgery, my first bunch of love letters from my current and future and beyond

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Due to the objectionable nature of the content. I have deleted the earlier post.

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I am a sound sleeper. No dreams, once sleep hits me I pass out till the alarm rings. I wake up, shut it down, go back to sleep till mom’s voice start ringing in my ears. Late for office again, my daily routine.Last week was different, just couldn’t sleep. Reason: alcohol. Sounds weird right but then I am twisted.On my way to finding sleep I stumbled upon some weird idea. Subconscious mind finding

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I've been saving enough liquid i.e. water all these years. Not bathing on weekends is a big task you see.To add to this 'contribution' to the save water motto, I've got another idea. I quote it below guys and trust me it's for a cause:"If you feel thirsty, opt for beer. Yeah it quenches your thirst without wasting the essential H2O."

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"You are so lazy, and unhygienic.""No I'm not. It's for a cause.""Cause? What cause? It's coz you are lazy."Well well... she'll neva understand. I care for the "save water" cause. I genuinely wish to save water. She follows drinking 8 glasses of water everyday for some goddamn healthy reason. Somebody needs to compensate for this excess usage (read wastage) of water. So I do. I do not take a bath

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CAST (source: movies.about.com) - KING HROTHGAR - Anthony HopkinsBEOWULF - Ray WinstoneGRENDEL'S MOTHER - Angelina JolieGRENDEL - Crispin GloverUNFERTH - John MalkovichURSULA - Alison LohmanWIGLAF - Brendan GleesonWEALTHOW - Robin Wright PennCREW (source: movies.about.com):Director: Robert ZemeckisMovie hall: Fun Republic (Andheri) Some movies you wish your talkative girlfriend would keep quiet.

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The Happydent White ad was truly amazing, a brilliant piece of work. Having teeth as bright as a light bulb though is unrealistic but it is an accepted proposition and an aspiration as well.The fact is when you smile from your heart, it shows... it shines. Like in this picture where I smile while listening to a beautiful song!

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In the late 80s when Manik & Me met in the park as babies we had this idea of opening a company. Both young enthusiastic babies, both had potential, ideas decided it would be a .com and the name would be yum & yum but alas! Both fell asleep so the first corporate meeting ended with a snore of thanks by both the chiefs.In the early 90s again another meeting took place this time we decided what the

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Wokay so kums getting married ...itna jaldi bhai? Is the question popping up in u r mind... anyways the story starts in this style.. Kums was going on his bike an suddenly a Zen hits his bike ....Apna Kums ko gussa aa gaya and opened the door of the car and suddenly aankhe mili aur pyar ho gaya.. yes folks love at frust sight (pun intended) well Kums comes to his senses ...and says in a calm way

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Trinnnnnng..the alarm interfering my beauty sleep..Asha jumping on top of me screaming her lungs out "Papa Papa we have to go to Sanchar..father is getting married ..sleepily I replied "Whose father ?"...Asha disgustingly "Papa ..u r not only irrethponsible but also bhulakad..today is 25 dec...father uncle is getting married today" coming back to my (non) senses...I woke up and hurryingly did all

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After a long time I am writing a story about someone I know. Not necessarily a Sancharian. Anyway it all started when he got transferred to a new place. The first day in his new flat was exciting, all the freshly painted walls, all the new arrangements, a new room. A new neighbor. The real story starts when our hero opens the door and sees his first true love. This is how he describes her to me "

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Father (Karthik ) to commit SuicideSituation: Father on terrace top to commit suicide Reason: Pasanthi aur uske motichoor ladoo nahi mile.Father: Mausijeee agar mujhe Pasanthi ke ladoo nahi mile toh main yaha se kood jaonga.Mausiji: Beta koodna mat Pasanthi abhi ladoo bana rahi hai.Father: Chup kar budiya, when I commit suicide mausi going jail and then mausi chaki peesing peesing &

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Dream Girl I stare at my lightSuch a wonderful sightNow I know how heaven isEach time without thee, hell is I stare at my light Such wonderful delight Fairer then the fairestModerate and modest I stare at my lightShining so brightThou are my inspirationPerfect person of my perception Thou are my dream girl…

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Kumar’s Marriage Reception… It was a weird seeing Kumar getting married. This guy who was my friend since childhood suddenly gets married (Although in egroups he got married thrice and that also by me.) So there I was that too standing first, I was kinda nervous u may think y and I say I don’t know exactly y, probably this situation was something which definitely none of us were

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hardworking is a concept when working is hard...philosophy from the toilet seat....it stinks...i know.

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If I analysed myself in comparison with what I was, I find a natural change. Nothing drastic though, it's personality wise. But I feel small-small things/habits today are often scrutinized. It's a mutual thing, which differentiates between a single guy and a couple. Hey I'm not complaining, I'm just in love.Rules I still suck at: You should not get up before she gets up in a restaurant, you

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God did answer my prayers. New job, new people, nice place, Saturdays off, no dealer panel checking, he he he ha ha, iMAC is back on my desk, free coffee hoo haa heee haa etc. Sarcasm in all its glory. The second week began very well actually pretty well. My first ad got approved and it features me, (if I get approved, hard for an Indian guy with far eastern features to look like an Indian guy)

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Normally, when you do what you want to do and when you see what you have done, you feel content. Hey i am working in nothing i.e. when your boss tells everything even though you know and is capable of doing everything.That's why I am writing this blog, at least this is my blog and no one dare interfere. I will do spellng msitakes. was i not listen. i will change grammar. this my domain.Am so

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