Wriju's Own

  Government of India has an online Grievance forum at http://www.pgportal.gov.in Can you imagine this is happening in INDIA ? The govt. wants people to use this tool to highlight the problems they faced while dealing with Government officials or departments like 1)       Railways 2)       Posts 3)       Telecom (incl. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) & Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL ) 4)       Urban Development ( Delhi Development Authority (DDA) , Land & Development Office (L&DO) , Central Public Works Department (CPWD) , etc) ...

2 days back I have received one Desh magazine at my office. Since then I was searching for the person who subscribed it for me. I knew, it must be some one who really cares for me. I read this magazine from my school days, and was missing it for sometime. When I found shops selling it in Bangalore, the old cherished hobby woke up again. It became my routine leisure. Then slowly I started missing the issues either because it was not available or got over. Then I started feeling that the shops are no more interested for some unknown reasons. So missed couple of months at a stretch. I requested my dad to carry the issues for me from home. That was the click!!! After going back to home he subscribed it for 1 year for me. I love you Baba!!! No one else can care for me so silently. Namoskar!!!

Sunday April 26 2009, Crossword Bangalore: It has been a life cherished moment for me when I meet Joy Goswami an eminent poet, author and man with voice. Joy rules the post Shakti Chattopadhyay era of Bengali poem. His way of telling story is rare in today’s poem. Most of his work tells story not just a thought. In the lazy afternoon I was reading newspaper and saw that Joy Goswami will be reading his poetry live at Bangalore Crossword. Far from Kolkata it is rare opportunity for any poetry lover. Who wants to miss it when yon can afford it. When I reached Crossword Bangalore after changing two busses with a additional walk in the hot summer afternoon after sacrificing my sleep. It was pleasure to be there in the Bengali corner at Crossword. Event was ready to be kicked off. There is one Cafe Coffee Day in Crossword and few of the organizers were rushing there. A glimpse through the glass partition revealed the famous look of Joy. Without wasting time I went there and only few were si...