Tuesday, July 17, 2007
kaise bhulaoon?
tumhe yaad hoga ke nahin
tanha lamhon mein ye khayaal saath deta hai
vo pehle sparsh ka ehsaas
mujhe abhi bhi yaad hai
kaise bhulaoon batla do.
kya tumhe yaad hai
humne nainon ki bhaasha seekhi thi
chupke se tumne apni preet jataai thi
vo lamha ab sapnon mein dekhti hoon
kaise bhulaoon batla do.
yaad hain vo pal?
meri zulfon mein ungliyaan pherna tumhara
vo har waqt mujhe sarhaana
apne hoton ki baansuri banaana
kaise bhulaoon batla do.
itne paas the
saans leti thi to tumhari khushboo aati thi
ab vo aalam hai ki gayaa waqt sapna sa lagta hai
poochh sakti hoon kya mera naam yaad hai tumhe?
par mein tumhe kaise bhulaoon, zaraa batla do.
- Manisha
Thursday, July 05, 2007
The Pune Tamtam - An Endangered Species
A lucky few have survived, and all operations are on to save them from extinction.
Introducing to the rest of the world, 'the Tamtam' (also called the six-seater, but this is a complete misnomer) that runs as a form of public transport vehicle in some parts of Pune. Typically black in color, this species can be found carrying an overwhelming number of people from point A to point B. Easy to spot, each occurring within minutes of the other, the tamtam is a popular hit amongst the Punekars.
Ideally the vehicle's capacity is 6 passengers. But the tamtam believes in exceeding expectations, and takes double the capacity. Ofcourse, the tamtam driver has to arrange the passengers in a way so as to balance the load all across, or there are very high chances that the tamtam may topple off if one heavy memsahib sits at one end. But at most times the tamtam drivers are efficient at their job. Occasionally you spot a few light weight boys hanging on one foot from the tamtam as well. The principle is simple: Use whatever space you have to make money. Even if the space is as less as to fit just a person's foot.
If you belong to the 'touch-me-not' types, this is not a place for you. You have to leave your inhibitions behind and adjust yourself so that you can make a place for you till you reach your destination. It is amazing to see how accommodating people can be in this little enclosure. Each one adjusts for the other. If only people were as accommodating in their personal lives too!
Every trip from point A to B makes the tamtam's driver richer by 60 bucks atleast, considering it is holding 12 passengers. The driver's seat is occupied by 3 passengers, other than the driver ofcourse. The rear seats hold 8 more, and one is found hanging from the vehicle, balancing on just his foot and holding the tamtam by his arm (displaying an amazing act of acrobatics).
Proudly cruising away at a speed of 25 km/hr, with not less than 13 people on board, a cloud of black smoke as it's leave-behind trail, being the highest contributor to Pune's pollution (one of the reasons for it's possible extinction in the future), at 5 bucks charged per person, this ride is action-packed, adventurous and cost-effective. Need a ride? Hop-in!
Introducing to the rest of the world, 'the Tamtam' (also called the six-seater, but this is a complete misnomer) that runs as a form of public transport vehicle in some parts of Pune. Typically black in color, this species can be found carrying an overwhelming number of people from point A to point B. Easy to spot, each occurring within minutes of the other, the tamtam is a popular hit amongst the Punekars.
Ideally the vehicle's capacity is 6 passengers. But the tamtam believes in exceeding expectations, and takes double the capacity. Ofcourse, the tamtam driver has to arrange the passengers in a way so as to balance the load all across, or there are very high chances that the tamtam may topple off if one heavy memsahib sits at one end. But at most times the tamtam drivers are efficient at their job. Occasionally you spot a few light weight boys hanging on one foot from the tamtam as well. The principle is simple: Use whatever space you have to make money. Even if the space is as less as to fit just a person's foot.
If you belong to the 'touch-me-not' types, this is not a place for you. You have to leave your inhibitions behind and adjust yourself so that you can make a place for you till you reach your destination. It is amazing to see how accommodating people can be in this little enclosure. Each one adjusts for the other. If only people were as accommodating in their personal lives too!
Every trip from point A to B makes the tamtam's driver richer by 60 bucks atleast, considering it is holding 12 passengers. The driver's seat is occupied by 3 passengers, other than the driver ofcourse. The rear seats hold 8 more, and one is found hanging from the vehicle, balancing on just his foot and holding the tamtam by his arm (displaying an amazing act of acrobatics).
Proudly cruising away at a speed of 25 km/hr, with not less than 13 people on board, a cloud of black smoke as it's leave-behind trail, being the highest contributor to Pune's pollution (one of the reasons for it's possible extinction in the future), at 5 bucks charged per person, this ride is action-packed, adventurous and cost-effective. Need a ride? Hop-in!
Ever Wondered?
How silent it must be in a graveyard by the night....
How lonely must heaven be.....
How vast would the universe be....
Just how small are we in it....
How scary would it be to look death in the face....
How would nirvana feel....
What is our purpose in this life....
How much can your own fear scare you....
How would it feel to be left as the only human on earth....
How would it feel to win a Wimbledon title....:)
How lonely must heaven be.....
How vast would the universe be....
Just how small are we in it....
How scary would it be to look death in the face....
How would nirvana feel....
What is our purpose in this life....
How much can your own fear scare you....
How would it feel to be left as the only human on earth....
How would it feel to win a Wimbledon title....:)
Did You Know?
A 7 year old chimp is as powerful as an adult human.
By the time he reaches the age of 12, he is 5 times more powerful than an adult human.
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