The "timeless" Hyderabadis!

Hyderabad is shockingly amusing. It is a place, where one can leisurely watch time slip by or notice grass grow or catch snails crawling. Nobody actually seems to be in a hurry. For those who are sticklers for punctuality, Hyderabad is a place that has to be avoided like smallpox. As most people in Hyderabad go to offices as late as 11 in the morning and return as early as 3 in the afternoon. In case the workload is slightly heavy, a true Hyderabadi, while snickering will put in two more extra hours, and brag about how much hard he had to work at the office.

As far as the fortunate ones with a government job are concerned, god bless them, they can actually choose their own time to go to office. Moreover whether it’s an officer or a peon in the government department, you will often find them arriving as per their convenience and very rarely according to the convenience of the others.

I still vividly recall an incident at a government office, where the officer was eagerly waiting for the peon to arrive in the morning, so he can send him to get some photocopies. A clear indication that although the Nawabs who ruled Hyderabad have long disappeared, the Nawabi lifestyle is yet to completely rid the lives of Hyderabadis.

But even with all the idiosyncracies of Hyderabadis, Hyderabad still is a place that is synonymous with warm hospitality, mouthwatering cuisine and exotic tourist spots. No wonder Hyderabad remains enigmatically attractive to many a tourist, even with its exasperating laid back lifestyle.

Celtics and Barcelona battle it out on the field

Indians seem to be hooked to cricket in one way or the other. So much so that you can find out if there is a match going on on TV or not by simply looking at the crowds that gather at wayside shops with a TV. Cricket for Indians seem to be a religion where men - irrespective of caste and creed - come to the TV altar with prayers. But unlike most, somehow I love watching football and basketball more than cricket. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to come across the UEFA Champions league match between Celtics and Barcelona on TV. Barcelona has long been and still is my favorite.

With three globally famous players Henry, Messi and Ronaldinho playing as forwards in the Barcelona team, the Celtic team was visibly feeble in comparison. Ironically, Celtics scored a fine goal in the first quarter leaving everyone dumbfounded at the ease with which they scored. But the celebrations lasted only for a short while, when Messi equaled it with a powerful shot. The fight for dominance continued all along with Celtics scoring a goal again and Barcelona following it up with another. As usual Ronaldinho’s amazing passes and footwork kept the other team constantly on tenterhooks. No wonder he was constantly surrounded with at least two to three opponents. Henry’s composed yet graceful play brought a definite charm apart from a goal. Deco and Puyol too made their contributions which put the team on a better ground towards the end.

The game was truly gripping till the final whistle was blown. Barcelona won the match hands-down. The result anybody would have guessed. But what was unpredictable was the delightful play from both sides. Now, having tasted the blood of UEFA Champions league matches, I am eagerly looking forward to watching Barcelona team make mincemeat of other teams.

Losing 200i w Sony Ericsson

Just the other day, I talked about how much I enjoyed my 200i w Sony Ericsson. Unfortunately, today I lost it. I don’t normally lose things. This is one of those freak unfortuntate incidents. Now, I realise how dearer my phone was to me with all those numbers of relatives, clients and friends.

It totally was a freak incident since I sent an SMS and casually tossed the phone beside me in the auto, thinking I’ll pick it up afterwards. But I was so engrossed in thoughts; I simply got out of the auto, paid the auto guy, and walked away leaving my phone in the auto. Later, when I tried calling my number, it was switched off. It is downright depressing to know that some people are willing to keep things that don’t really belong to them.

Now, I can ony hope that some great miracle happens and my phone is restored back. But honestly, in this totally twisted world you can’t believe in angels. Can you? Maybe. But looks like the one who pinched my phone doesn’t definitely come under this category.

Buying a 200i w Sony Ericsson to make life easy.

I was having a harrowing experience with my cell phone which was working according to its will rather than mine. Since it was a present from my brother who went abroad, I wasn’t ready to easily discard it. But then the other day it gave so much trouble, I decided to a buy a new one.

The thought of owning a new phone actually sent a small chill up my spine. Of course, the malfunctioning of the present phone had something to do with it. But then again the anticipation of having a good eyeful of those interesting gadgets too played on the beat of my pulse. Unfortunately, I am a dimwit when it comes to electronic equipment. So, I sought the help of a cousin in picking up a 200i w from the Sony Ericsson series. Sony Ericsson phones have always appealed to me. Somehow I am carried away by this brand which makes the other brands look small and inadequate.

This piece - 200i w is not heavily loaded on the features side but then it is enough for my current needs. Small and sleek, it can hold around 500 songs, has a radio and internet connectivity, and an up gradable memory. Moreover what really floored me was the color of the cell phone. It is black as a charcoal with a fine subdued glint of a pearl.

Now, that I have this new phone, I really don’t know whom to call. Maybe I should try calling myself and see if the phone jams. ;)