Random Factoids for Tuesday.
Here I go again. After an infinitely long time that seemingly stretched into decades, my new list of factoids is here.
1. Journalists, at least reporters whose duty and responsibility it is to actively report (and not be involved at the desk), should carry a pen at all times. And a notepad. It is my long-standing grouse against all of them who cannot make the slightest bit effort to carry that one object that will enable them to write and pursue their stories. The object, supposed to be the tool of their profession. And senior reporters at that, who have been in the field for a good 15-20 years. And who have the cheek to move around without carrying either pen OR paper in their bags or pockets. Shocking!
2. It is one of my favourite pastimes these days to watch Parliamentary debates on any television news channel. Only for the perverse joy of watching MPs and ministers in the background involve themselves in a variety of postures and gestures (which are far removed from the looks of concentration and interest on their faces). If Lalu Prasad Yadav is seen bellowing on the screen, one can usually catch a minister dozing in the background, or ruffling some papers in an uninterested manner, or trying to meditate and sleep at the same time (how one can do both at the same time is a secret I have been trying to solve since a long time now). Many, with headphones tucked neatly on, gaze into the camera lens for a short while, only to lose all interest, remove the device from their heads, wipe their faces with both their hands and cradle their head on their shoulders in a soporific manner. Many ministers are seen thumping the tables, which is a sign on appreciation and agreement. But I find it pretty amusing to see grownup men and women involve themselves in an activity reminiscent of college lectures.
3. And if they aren't dozing or slumbering, our ministers have a penchant for creating law and order problems in the Parliament. Flying chairs, air-borne microphones, missiles and papers and pens, even shoes everywhere like birds. Remember the woman politician cracking flower pots with a gusto similar to a cranky government school teacher cracking a child's head. The lady then proceeded to oblige media persons with an encore every time a camera strayed close to her. Talk about an award-winning performance. Bravo!
4. Buying furniture for your house can be a terribly enlightening experience. After living like a hermit for almost a year, I decided to turn the flat into a home (or something similar) and went shopping. A study table, a cushioned chair, a plastic chair, a wooden shoe stand, and a metallic black shelf --- all for the grand total of 1300 bucks! Made me wonder why I delayed it for so long.
5. India blaming Sri Lanka. Lanka exonerating themselves from anything wrong. Sehwag being denied a century by that "bastard, asshole, useless, good-for-nothing Randiv"....my FB wall has been inundated by such posts. People, please spare me the horrors!
6. Premier League got off to a start. Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga get off next. Football is back in its glory. And this will be a long season. Brilliant!
1. Journalists, at least reporters whose duty and responsibility it is to actively report (and not be involved at the desk), should carry a pen at all times. And a notepad. It is my long-standing grouse against all of them who cannot make the slightest bit effort to carry that one object that will enable them to write and pursue their stories. The object, supposed to be the tool of their profession. And senior reporters at that, who have been in the field for a good 15-20 years. And who have the cheek to move around without carrying either pen OR paper in their bags or pockets. Shocking!
2. It is one of my favourite pastimes these days to watch Parliamentary debates on any television news channel. Only for the perverse joy of watching MPs and ministers in the background involve themselves in a variety of postures and gestures (which are far removed from the looks of concentration and interest on their faces). If Lalu Prasad Yadav is seen bellowing on the screen, one can usually catch a minister dozing in the background, or ruffling some papers in an uninterested manner, or trying to meditate and sleep at the same time (how one can do both at the same time is a secret I have been trying to solve since a long time now). Many, with headphones tucked neatly on, gaze into the camera lens for a short while, only to lose all interest, remove the device from their heads, wipe their faces with both their hands and cradle their head on their shoulders in a soporific manner. Many ministers are seen thumping the tables, which is a sign on appreciation and agreement. But I find it pretty amusing to see grownup men and women involve themselves in an activity reminiscent of college lectures.
3. And if they aren't dozing or slumbering, our ministers have a penchant for creating law and order problems in the Parliament. Flying chairs, air-borne microphones, missiles and papers and pens, even shoes everywhere like birds. Remember the woman politician cracking flower pots with a gusto similar to a cranky government school teacher cracking a child's head. The lady then proceeded to oblige media persons with an encore every time a camera strayed close to her. Talk about an award-winning performance. Bravo!
4. Buying furniture for your house can be a terribly enlightening experience. After living like a hermit for almost a year, I decided to turn the flat into a home (or something similar) and went shopping. A study table, a cushioned chair, a plastic chair, a wooden shoe stand, and a metallic black shelf --- all for the grand total of 1300 bucks! Made me wonder why I delayed it for so long.
5. India blaming Sri Lanka. Lanka exonerating themselves from anything wrong. Sehwag being denied a century by that "bastard, asshole, useless, good-for-nothing Randiv"....my FB wall has been inundated by such posts. People, please spare me the horrors!
6. Premier League got off to a start. Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga get off next. Football is back in its glory. And this will be a long season. Brilliant!
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