Dr. Aroon Samsi

My father-in-law Dr. Aroon Samsi died on 26th December 2009. He died a poor man with a house which was gifted to him by his father and some investments.
He could have been a millionaire with his talent but chose to work for a government hospital-KEM. He always cared for everybody than himself.
Once he came home climbing the staircase to the 3rd floor and collapsed on the bed the reason he had forced his juniors to take 3 bottles of blood to save a patient. He always used public transport to commute to work. Once there was a bus strike so he decided to walk back and forth from Bandra to KEM hospital.

Tougher than the toughest

JEE Mains is one of the toughest exams which Science stream students appear for in Standard 12, however the application process for the test is definitely the toughest for sure.

Gaay and Bail

Noticed a pair Gaay (cow in Hindi/Guy in English) and Bail (bull or ox in Hindi / used for court cases in English) are in headlines for both their Hindi and English meanings.

Ladakh Ke Daku

Q: Ladakh Ke Daku Kaise Hote Hain?
Ans: Ladaku

Toned Doodh

Contradiction: "Toned Doodh Peene Se Tond Nahi Niklegi"

Ad for T Shirt

Gift it to your loved ones they will wear it till it wears out

A Stiff back is welcome

The only place where a stiff back is welcome is a writing pad

Customize your name

At Baroda I went to an office to meet somebody who was not known to me. I told my name at entrance. As I went to meet the person I had come to meet he got up and greeted me "Hello Mr. Brahmbhatt!" Bramhbhatt being local name he assumed it although being told my actual name.

Slate gives way to tablet

In the olden days children went to schools with only slates then their bags got bigger each passing year hope it goes back to the size of the earlier slate as a tablet.

Engineering Drawing v/s Hindi Films

Hindi films of 70s had the fundamentals of engineering drawing somewhere hidden in them - it starts with a point (Bindu), many points make a line (Rekha), many lines make a plane (love triangle), many planes make a solid (Pathar Ke Insaan, Phool, Sanam etc.).

An appeal to real villains

With Christmas approaching reel villains will be behaving well, taking a cue may i request the real ones to follow suit

Driving around potholes

Indian drivers start with two wheelers learning to deftly dodge potholes and continue doing so when they drive cars

Corn Banayega....

Bihar today has an estimated rabi hybrid maize seed market worth Rs 250 crore. Can we say "Corn Banayega Crorepati"?

Cleanest people

I think the Thai people are the cleanest because they always have a baht

Bitwa Bit of Wah

After a long time Lalu Yadav's "Bitwas" have given him the reason to say a bit of "Wahs"!

A few words for Kulraj

Concerns close to
your heart you share
Bringing into focus
things that you care

Drone

Desi 1: Lots of fantastic drones
Desi 3: We had Drone during Mahabharata also

Boards

There are huge boards pointing to residences of important persons. Felt it for thieves that they would find pots of money there.

Sniti Mishra

@snitimishra Happy Diwali. A few lines for those you inspire:
Wish fireworks wrote your name in the sky
To become like you others could try

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo with..

The movie could suggest something else but the TV ads suggest that - Prem Ratan Dhan Payo if you buy from a certain Jeweller and an ecommerce website

Bihar election results

If the grand alliance wins in Bihar development will take a back seat and it will slip further down in all indexes and compete with poorer states to show they are worse off to get special status.

Women of Bihar

I want to congratulate women of Bihar for voting 5% (as a percentage of registered voters) more than men in the recent election hope this translates into focus for their rights.

Intolerance?

I remember my mother mentioning that in Bankikodla a small village in Karnataka in which she grew up that Hindus, Muslims and Christians used to celebrate all festivals together. Because Muslims were a minority it was Hindus you were part of processions of Muslims, collected funds and also walked on coal fires along with them. I went to a Roman Catholic missionary school and my respect for Christianity only grew. South India has shown how people of all religions and faiths can coexist peacefully.
I request media to highlight positives of peaceful coexistence that's where the Incredible India exists.

Which CV

When I requested a candidate for a CV he said "Please let me know job profile and I will send my CV accordingly"

Pics

A few lines on  profile pics:
Tasveer Liya Ho bahar ya Andar
Aap Lagti Usme Sundar

Talk of Speed

Today's Intolerance "March" by Congress was at the speed of 2km/hr while average walking speed of humans is 5 km/hr.

Overturning one Child Policy

Over turning the one-child policy in China gave  boost to shares of companies that make diapers, baby strollers and infant formula, while the maker of a popular brand of condoms had a bad day.

Happy Halloween

Wonderful to see you on the scene
Happy Halloween

You look great on the screen
Happy Halloween

Chota Rajan Back

With Chota Rajan coming back to India all Rajan's will growup

Tatoos And Marks

When Geeta returned to India after 15 years DNA testing is being used to ascertain family links. Hindi films had the technology a whole generation earlier. Heroes could identify their brothers lost 20 years ago by finding tatoos and other marks (usually discovered during a fight when clothes got torn exactly at the right place) which got perfectly scaled over 20 years retaining all the details and density of the original.

Happy News

In Hindi films of 70s whenever a telegram arrived, people were shown sad without even opening the telegram, expecting the news to be bad. Nowadays arrival of newspaper or commencement of TV news have similar reactions. To be happy in life watch DD News.

luxury vs space

I request Indian property dealers to define what they mean by saying a property is "ultra luxurious and spacious" and also advise how can a property can be luxurious and spacious at the same time.

Define

Request property dealers to define what is meant by "ultra luxurious and spacious"

Bolting

Indian manufacturers have started using the famous name "Bolt" - Tata motors has a car named  Bolt, Micromax has a mobile named Bolt. Lets see who's next.

train station

a few lines on profile pic:
At the train station
waiting in anticipation

Celebrate Love

Roz Ho Rose Day

Prose or Rose

Try saying in poetry or prose
There's nothing better than a rose

Mosquitoes woes

Is it a coincidence that mosquitoes bite near toes?

Safety message for good weather to reduce your woes: "Protect your TOES from the mosquiTOES!"

Amazing pants

Hindi film heroes of the1960s were amazing they could do PT (physical training) in pants that were so tight that it would have been difficult to walk for a normal person.

In the red

Both Eveready Batteries and Indian brides say "Give me Red". Both are happy to be in the red.

Navratri police bandobast

Police should be busy during Navratri Ram Leela has Sita Haran and Ravan Hatya.

Musical Instrument

The safest musical instrument for the Hindi film hero - piano. Hand movements naturally hidden from audience.

Zhadu Ka Jadoo

A song on banishing the intruding insect: "Jab Chaye Mera Zhadu Koi Bach Na Paye"

"Paar" + Tea

Some Party others do not go "Paar" (beyond) Tea.

Memories of a partnership

Hero group and Honda have parted ways but Hero Honda Chowk in Gurgaon will keep their psrtnership in people's memory for s long time

Navratri Special

Meat eaters who are avoiding because of Navratri can enjoy it on Master Chef television series.

In the Red

Indian brides are happy to be in the red

Positives for women

Two positive items related to women in recent news:
1. They will fly fighter jets
2. 1st phase of Bihar elections: Women voters were 5% higher than men as a percentage of registered voters. More voters will ensure they get their due rights.

Charging

Getting the head lines: Charge of the Write Brigade

Good Stuff

Customer in Indian restaurant: Do you have some good stuff?
Waiter: Yes we have stuff Naan, stuff Baingan, stuff Bhindi, stuff Aloo, stuff Capsicum and stuff tomato

Traffic Police

When ever Indian police are not available to regulate road traffic our cattle represent them by acting as speed breakers

dimples

for kulraj rabdhawa
dimples are your pride
like a charming bride

city in kitty

For kulraj randhawa: A few lines on her pic:
Going around the city
A wonderful pic in kitty

a thought

in a wonderful shade of blue
displaying talent pure and true

Cow's song

Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal...
Isi Liye Mummy Ne Mere...
Chai Pe "Bull" Aya Hai

Sniti

Showing talent across seas
To amaze you do not cease

Kite flying

I remember during my college days I had gone to my friends sisters wedding at Lasalgaon. One student pointed to a person playing in a band organized for the wedding "He is very smart he is my classmate from school" he then went on "There was an all India competition of bands and both finalists were from Manmad, this one playing stood second". The person also told us that only his uncle and Rajiv Gandhi knew that Mig 27 was in India. Off course we got included in this elite club now we also knew.
I remember in my childhood I was told by a friend that a plane landed on a road in Bangalore. When the pilot got of the plane he was happy to know he was in Bangalore. He wanted to land in Karnataka and landing in its capital was the best thing.

A thought

Lagti Ho Sundar
Pehen Ke Ghena
Sakaar Kiya apni
mata Ka Sampna

Sniti

Feel very proud of Sniti:
Suron Ke  Rah Pe Chalna
Aap Ho Sangeet Ka Ghehna

Water melons

Most Bollywood heroes could fit water melons in their armpits as they walk.

Himalayas Unite

The advertisements of J&K and North East tourism look so much alike but for few images. Wonderful Ads.

Sniti

A few words for Sniti:
Every time you perform
You raise the norm

Shades of blue

A few lines:
Dressed in a wonderful shade of blue
Looking forward to dreams coming true

Fully computerized

Today's newspaper reported that Amma's mobile phones are "computerised".

Strengthen Grassroots

A possible way to strengthen grassroots institutions in India is to make Gram Panchayat into Kilogram Panchayat

Ghosla

Bollywood heroines nowadays can be identified by flashy clothes in a group dance, in the 60s and 70s they could be identified as the one with the "ghosla" (nest) on their heads.

Sircar free

Tomorrow is "Car free" day in Gurgaon. Hoping "Sircar" will help to "free" restrictions faced by women during transportation in the city.

Leaving the fruit behind

Due to the Dengue menace, leaves of Papaya have superseded the fruit in importance. "Leaving" the fruit behind.

Toilet a qualification

Recently one of our states passed a law for criteria for standing for local body elections. One of the disqualification criteria was lack of toilet in potential candidate's house.

Clean

Why are Thai people clean? Because they always have a baht

Seek

Poster for a hotel : "Seek Kababs along with happiness here"

Gall Bladder

Insulted at being removed, bladder to surgeon: "You had the gall to remove me".

Bicycles Talk

Latest song picturized on Salman Khan "Main Hu Hero Tera" could have been sung by your bicycle to you many years back.

Growth

Some economists say RaGa's policies are anti growth. However his beard shows they are not entirely true.

New sons

New sons are not a nuisance for their moms

Speed breakers

Rains have provided concave type in addition to the already available convex type of speed breakers in the city to help pedestrians and police to regulate speeding vehicles.

Convergence Doctors Chemists

In India as doctors get more experience they do tend to give free sample medicines received from Medical Reps to their patients (doing the job of a chemist). Whereas as Chemists get more experienced they tend to recommended medicines to their customers (doing the job of a doctor)!

A song for a friend

When Kejriwal decided to come back to Delhi after visiting his ally Nitish Kumar, Nitish could have sung the first line of Farida Khanum's song "Aap Jane Ki Zid Na Karo" to him.

Yes Minister

One of our state government's has a minister for Gurdwara elections.  Portfolios held by another  minister of the same government are <a long list> + All other departments not specifically allotted to a minister - Yes...

Tv Trp hot air balloon

Recently the hot air TRP balloon (to raise TRPs) of Indian TV channels has been handed over by a godman (asaram bapoo) to a godwoman (radhe maa) who in turn handed it to a lady media tycoon (indrani mukherjea), who is the next recipient time will tell.

Quiz master experience

Quiz masters can safely add 10 years to their official experience for quizzing their parents till they touched 10.

Advanced family planning

Indian family planning experts recommend a gap of 3-4 years between children. Is it a coincidence that most professional degree courses are 3-4 years? Going by the fees nowadays sequential admissions would be preferred by parents over parallel ones.

Heavy weights

Recently I read a news item where 4 nos. people were stuck in a lift (elevator) in an Indian government office. One of them being a political heavy weight. The explanation for the lift not moving was that it has a capacity of 360 kg and was overloaded.

Science in Politics

PM Modi when asked if he wished he had the powers to push reforms the way they had done in China he replied that "Democracy is in India's DNA". Referring to a political opponent's behavior he said "looks like there is a problem with his DNA". Now the government is initiating a DNA profiling bill.

Sniti Mishra

A few lines for Sniti Mishra:
Jis Dharti Pe Rakhe Kadam Sniti
Sangeetmay Hogi Wahan Ki Mitti

Thumbs up

Indian advertising informs that Thumbs Up is not available easily - among other things you need to fall of buildings, help test the weight carrying capacity of helicopters by lifting a truck loaded with the cold drink etc. to get a chance to drink it.

Kabbadi

Kabbadi - where the person whose feet you fall at will be completely unforgiving

Activating cell phones

How do the Telecom operators activate your cell phone number?
They say "Khul Ja Sim Sim"

Crystal Ball Gazing

Looks like Congress party has a crystal ball to look into the future. In the present, they focus their attention on potential future Prime Ministers from opposition parties.

Suspended need to be held

Statement in today's newspaper: "We stand with each of our suspended MPs" (perhaps to hold them)

Mumbai 1993 Blasts

The Mumbai 1993 blasts are again in the news: On Mar 12 1993 I was on Dadar Madras exp. Just as the train was leaving the Dadar station I saw thick black smoke in the distance far away and a small sound of blast. Never imagined it was a bomb. It was one of the bombs of the Mumbai bomb blasts of 1993.That train was probably the last train that came out of Mumbai that day. I came to know later that there was a scooter laden with explosives outside Dadar station which did not explode Thank God.

Bahubali

Bahubali is an excellent movie.
Noticed that Bahubali goes to war without any head gear like a batsman in cricket going out to bat without a helmet to face a battery of pace bowlers.
And comes out successful due to his superior skills.

Cricket versus kabaddi

In cricket one man (umpire) raises index figure while in Pro kabaddi almost every player raises index finger (Le Panga).

Facebook Posts

My observation about Facebook wall content of ladies. When not married its about their selfies 75 % and pics with friends 25%. After marriage husband appears in few pics -10%. After a child is born its all about their child- 80%, their own-19% and husband- 1%.

Security for mobile

Observation: The amount of Security required for one's smart cell phone is directly proportional to number of WhatsApp groups one is a member of.

Ad for cold drink

The truck carrying the cold drink comes out of the factory. Many people stop the truck and plead the driver to part with a bottle in exchange of money and an empty bottle. The driver being kind obliges every one. When he reaches the destination a cold drinks store he does not have a single filled bottle left.

Titles

In the state of Maharashtra in Western India whenever a person attains a high status in society he/she suffixes their last name with Patil. So Vikhe would become Vikhe-Patil and so on. In North India I found Choudhari or Rao as titles prefixing first name for prominent individuals. I wonder what would happen to a name if a person was born with Patil as last name in Maharashtra and as Rao or Choudhari in North India.

Achievments

My request to Indian Corporates while recruiting is to consider those services received from government agencies without the help of agents as achievements of candidates for e.g. many years back- "Stood in queue for 5 hours starting at an unearthly hour to get a tatkal train ticket"

Indian government services continue to be tough to get though over the years there has been some improvement.

Slogan for Party

Slogan for a New Party Ha Ha Party

JOke Kaha Woh Kiya

Modern Eskimos

What do modern Eskimos use to stick around? Its called e-Glue

Special benefits of Banians

Indian advertising presenting special benefits of wearing banians (hosiery) for men:
- Rupa Frontline
1. Get preference in queues at the local ATM
2. Get preference in traffic jams
- Shera Banians
1. Become like a Tiger
- Dollar Banians (Akshay Kumar)
1. Get fit

Is it worth it?

When I was a student, the exam results centres at Mumbai (Kalina) and Pune University would declare results. They were very far away from the main gate of the campus. If a student did manage to find the place and found he/she failed, the student probably wowed to study hard and clear exams than keep coming there.

All about bread

Everyday a man used to carry bread on his cart, some bread used to fall down. One day he packed everything properly so nothing would fall down. What song did he sing?: "Aajkal Pau Zameen Par Nahi Paste Mere"

Government Projects

One characteristic of Government projects: Only start date is known nobody knows the end date. Almost like putting your message in a bottle and throwing into the sea and hoping it reaches the recipients some day.

Yo Yo

Liquor companies must be eternally grateful to singer Yo Yo Honey Singh for promoting late night parties, Vodka etc.

Chal Raju

I was humming a tune from a Hindi film it went like "Raju Chal Raju Apne Masti Mein Tu"
To my surprise my friend Ramchandra Raju started singing "Harishu Chal Harishu". I had to convince him that I was actually humming a tune from a Hindi film and his last name in that was only a coincidence!

Rama Gadi

When I was a student in school we had male servants in our house and around. They were called gadi's. By default they were Rama gadi.
A few lines dedicated to these gadi's.
Lady of the house mourns (On the tune of Rama Dubai Mere Rama Duhai....)
"Rama Gadi Re Mere Rama Gadi, Zaadu Marodi, Bartan Tode, Hai Hai Re Kauai Halat Bana Di"
Rama Gadi answers (On the tune of Toote Huwey Khaabon Ko....)
"Toote Huwey Bartano Ko Fevicol Se Jod Dunga, Zaadu Ko Mein Phir Se Jod Dunga"

Hindi Movies Luggage

Wonder why the bags carried as luggage by actors in Hindi films when depicting travelers, always appear to be empty.

To Mothers of this world

You have a 36 hour job to be done in 24 hours. We know you are strong (only next to Hercules). Please take rest once in a while, its not a crime.

Kiska Band Bajja

I remember a student during my engineering college days there was a student who once told that only the PM Rajiv Gandhi and his uncle knew about Mig 27 being in the country. Once we went to Lasalgaon for a friends sister's wedding. There was a band playing music. He informed proudly that one of the players in the band was his friend and very smart. Then he informed there was a national competition of bands and both finalists were from Manmad however the one currently playing was the runnerup.

Suggestions

Heard a big company is shifting their office soon to Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon. Suggestions to consider:
1. Helicopter service to come in and out of Udyog Vihar
2. Every company reconsider their flexible timing
3. Build a new building not for people but only for parking.

A Jung of words

In Kejri's "Jung" of words with LG "Aam admi" takes the brunt

Take it easy

A reflection of Indian society. Ads promise easy way, some examples I have seen
- Overeat and digest with tablets
- Weight reduction without exercise
- Learn English in few days
- Grow taller
- Get fairer

What a mess

Whatsapp says "Type a mess". Some eat in a mess, some are in a mess and now additionally they have to type it too.

Fairness where its required

A request to "fairness" product makers in India:
A fraction of your advertising budget could help in getting fairness in our justice system.

Jewelers market

Why should the Jeweler's shop be close to a vegetable market? So that there is a regular supply of 24 carrots

WWF participation required

Indian packed food suppliers expect that to open their packets there would be family member who competes at World Wrestling Federation (WWF) or have a sharp scissor....

Questions questions

Some people ask additional questions on the same topic you informed that you did not know anything about, when asked the first time around.

Aam Indian wins

IPL 2015 following the recent trend of Indian elections - victory of the "Aam" Indian. .... Indians won against ... Super Kings, .... Royals, Royal Challengers ...  and .... Knight Riders!

Ache Bache

Husband: "Bache Bade Ache Lag Rahe Hai"
Wife: "To Kya Chote Ache Nahi Lagte The Kya?"

Desi in US

Design query: "Why are they asking for my chain's code (seeing zip code) on this form?"

Who is Spurious?

Feels strange when a service provider dupes you and then sends a message to be wary of spurious mails and phone calls.

Common Occupation

A common occupation of indian user profiles  on social networking sites: "Working as student"

Richie Rich

Its taken 30 years for gadgets used by Richie Rich (comics) to be affordable to the common man.

Formula

Formulae / Technology in Indian advertising I never understood:
1. Palmolive Shaving Cream formula- SGL4
2. Orient Fans PSPO

Paulo Rossi

When Italy won the soccer world cup in 1980s Paulo Rossi was the hero. Amul put an ad: "Pau Lo Roz Hi With Amul Butter"

Sharmana

During my school days there was an India Pakistan cricket match. Pakistan won because a six was required of the last ball and they hit it. The batsman was Javed Miandad and the bowler Chetan Sharma. Amul put an ad: "Mia Ki Dad Se Sharma Gaye"

Earthquake

Few moments of earthquake
Every moment awake
Reminds pain and ache

Get concerned

An almost certain prescription to get you concerned about your health: go for a "free" health checkup

Indian Summer

Galaa Mangey Pani More
Pet Kahe Bus Nahi Aur

Pakora v/s Sapota

IPL observations:
1. Bhajji (Harbhajan Singh) plays for Mumbai. Bhajji in Mumbai is "Pakoda".
2. Chiku (Virat Kohli) plays for Bangalore. Chikku in Bangalore is "Sapota".

Marshal Law

My sister had a teacher named Bolar she was feared due to her strict behaviour so she was "deadly". Malcolm Marshall was a deadly bowler so we referred to the teacher as Marshall.

Let peace prevail

With the "Fight of the Century" behind us, can we expect peace for the rest of the century?

Exclusively for you...

Wonder why music videos shown on every TV music channel are tagged as "Exclusive"

What's in a name?

Latest trend in Indian ads:
Bhaskar a multi tasker
Pushpinder pushes his bike around
Coming Next?
Rohit gives hits in a row
Still waters Randeep

Attitude

With my considerable grey hair,  I can claim to have a "Never say dye" attitude.

Version

Desi software professional to another on getting a son "Got a Beta"
Friend: "When are to getting the official release?"

Checklist Dilema

Was surprised to see this item as a checklist item in one of the forms related to a government agency

A scary board

A scary board outside a Jeweller's shop:
"Get Neckless for Rs. ......"

Batsman's boundary

Talking of bowling to batsman. Three ice cream bowls gets a batsman to his boundary.

Ready mix maker instructions

Some ready mix makers keep the instructions in font sizes so small  (almost impossible to read for a normal person) so in case you complain they can say that you did not read the instructions properly.

Have mercy

Have mercy
Rain your every drop
Now damaging our crop

Bhushan Aur Yog

Lagta Hai Ki Aap Ke Bhushan Ko Bichadne Ka Yog Hai

Thaliavaa and Kaleva

Thaliavaa in South, Kaleva in North

Highlights

1st kid: What is the cricket highlights they show on TV?
2nd kid: They show players hitting the ball high and the program comes on when the lights are on. This explains it I guess.

The Best

Just like the best things in life are not accessible so is the best potato in the grocery store

Cricket in English

In cricketing season talking their language:
1. AAP's promises during "Run Up" to elections are being "Delivered" now.
2. Suggest we call the spokespersons who represent their parties on televisions debates at night as "Night Watchman".

Humans versus plants

We humans turn new leaves and
Plants have palms and lady fingers...

A series of stings

Mosquitoes (after reading the newspaper): "The rate at which these humans are stinging each other in Delhi, they should not blame us for the spread of Dengue and Malaria".

Wrong is the right way to go

Overheard at IIFCO Chowk, Gurgaon frequently for cabs travelling to Hero Honda Chowk:
Cab driver (looking for passenger): Anybody for Hero Honda?
Passenger: Are you travelling on Wrong side?
Cab driver (nodding): Yes, please board the cab

My country

My country where:
Loaded trucks overtake cars
And ...
Politicians live like czars

End of Winter

End of Winter has been announced by Ice Cream Stalls

Action Replay

When a batsman gets out in cricket and walks back, by observing him you can see the "Action Replay" on how he got out before the TVs show it.

Blow Cold

Arr Wind blows top into the cold

Sir or Madam?

Indian Union budget has added a 2% Sir charge, sorry Surcharge on the super rich. I suggest it be called Sir or Madam charge depending on how they are addressed as.

Surcharge or Sir Charge

Indian Union budget has added a 2% Sir charge, sorry Surcharge on the super rich. I suggest it be called Sir or Madam charge depending on how they are addressed as.

Din me Din

If only drivers could resist honking we would not have a din during din (day in Hindi).

A city under water

A name for a city under water : Divercity

How to implement curfew across India

In case its required to implement curfew all over India, police are insufficient hence government should consider India-Pakistan one day cricket match as an option

Fevicol se mazbut jod

Indians glued to TV sets during India-Pakistan one day cricket matches is an example of "Fevicol Se Bhi Mazbut Jod" (A bond stronger than Fevicol).

Missing a spinner

With the Indian Cricket team at the World Cup missing a world class spinner, they should consider ACP Pradyuman from TV Serial CID due the potential he has shown with his wrist movements while solving Police Cases.

The Wall

In Delhi State Elections 2015 both BJP and Congress hit the Kejri Wall

Bond Beyond Borders (A short story)

Rajesh was a Phd student in an American University. In his search for a partner to share accomodation he found a true friend and like minded person in Raja a student at the same university who had come from Pakistan. Raja was a vegetarian and humble like Rajesh and they hit it off very well together. Raja's sister Sania and a cousin Rana were coming to US on a holiday. They had planned a week at their location. Rajesh and Raja were staying in a modest 2 bedroom apartment with a living room and kitchen. Rajesh offered to manage in the living room during Sania's stay. Rana could be with Raja in his room. The day arrived when the visitors had to arrive. Rajesh was told to pickup Sania and Rana from airport. Raja had planned and elaborate schedule for Sania. It was a very busy time for Raja so he had enlisted his friends from Pakistan to take Sania and Rana around. Separate set of friends for Sania and separate for Rana. Within an hour of landing at their residence both Sania and Rana were picked up by separate people to take around and entertain. Each day this continued a separate person for Sania and separate for Rana. There used to be heated discussions between Sania and Raja in the evenings.  This continued from Monday to Friday. On Friday Rajesh found Sania had nobody to take around and offered to take around. Sania was very reluctant but finally agreed when Rajesh explained a detailed plan. Rajesh took Sania around to some nice spots explained in detail. Sania seemed anxious during the journey. Rajesh could not help asking "Are you ok, you seem anxious?". Sania replied "Every man I went out with tried to molest me I resisted each attempt I am anxious as to when you would try something like that". Rajesh was shocked. "Oh I have no such intentions I genuinely wanted to take you around, Raja has been such a good friend to me". Sania felt comfortable and opened up "My father wants me to come to US, one of the ways was to marry someone here, these men thought that I am looking out for marriage and took their chances". "Raja is very annoyed with me for rejecting their advances". She continued "I topped my university in Pakistan and am seeking admission to an American University", considering our financial position my father could only send Raja here". Rajesh said "I offer my un conditional support to you to fulfill your dream". "if you agree then I request that this be kept confidential, at any point you are not confident or un happy with any of my actions verbal or written please let me know I will apologise, I will consider your case as one of my targets and work towards a logical conclusion. You can drop me if you are not satisfied at any time and I promise that I will not pursue you ". Take your time to decide if you want to accept my support. To get to your final destination it may take time but my support will be genuine and unconditional". Sania saw a ray of hope and just before she left back for home she informed Rajesh that she accepts his support. After Sania reached home they started a conversation. The possibilities were discussed. Sania had to appear for several exams and then began an application process. Rajesh secretly funded this cost. Finally Sania got admission to an American university for a course she desired. When Sania informed her father he was delighted. Sania could arrange for her ticket. Her dream came true as she joined a program in a US university. As Rajesh and Sania grew closer he realised that secretly although they were Muslim before the partition of India into Pakistan they were Hindu. In order to be part of the mainstream in Pakistan her grandfather decided to convert to Islam but secretly retain his Hindu traditions at home. This explained her being a vegetarian. Her father also followed Christianity. Slowly they saw each other as life partners culminating in their marriage.

Winter of some content

Thanks to the Delhi State elections, this Winter has been one of Political Content

Which Floor?

In sweet store
Customer: "What is this made of?"
Shop owner: "Ground Flour"
Customer: "How about First Floor?"

English Translation

Hindi song: Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho Kya Gum Hai Jo Jisko Chupa Rahe Ho
Translation: Jo you are smiling, which glue are you hiding?

C Or D

My friend asked "which block are you in C or D, you keep shifting between these blocks in your colony". I replied "I would rather say I am on a staircase so I do not have to answer this odd question". "Why staircase" asked my friend I replied "If I say I am in CD the letters when put together sound like Seedi in Hindi which means staircase in English. So I do not have to be specific about saying C or D".

Pickup

In India's Republic Day parade the contingents which follow one with animals like horses and camels might be equipped to cleanup expected droppings.

Grocery store business

Theory: Grocery stores are doing more business due to smart phones.
Reason: When in doubt about purchases, husband's get confirmation from wife's by using telephone calls, sharing pics using WhatsApp etc.

Popular Servers

Just as popularity of a user on Twitter is determined by number of followers and on Facebook by number of friends the popularity of a computer acting as server on network is determined by the number of administrators it has.

Best time to burgle houses...

Best time to burgle houses in Gujarat and Maharashtra as most people will be on their rooftops/terraces flying kites thanks to Sankrant.

Sweet Rupee

I would like to thank the chocolate manufacturers in India for helping to bridge the shortage of 1 Rupee coins with chocolates. You have a choice in 1 Rupee - melody, echlairs etc.

Jet lag

Jet lag does not kill you but kills everything inside you till it lasts

Prices

Oil price and transport cost go hand in hand. Oil "slipped" but transport costs didn't "fall". Thanks to weather only soap sales fell.

Pulao

English equivalent for Indian rice preparation Pulao
Pul = Bridge + Ao = Come. So Pulao is Bridge Come.