Love at First Sight - - - 3

PART - 2  can be read here.

 

The India trip was all fun. The boat houses, the beaches, flower gardens were so exciting.  In Kashi, Rhea saw hooded woman bend pray and apply something on their forehead.  She tried doing that with her scarf. She felt so good.  She saw dad see her but she didn't react.  She remembered a friend saying "You look like an Indian with that... "   The entire India trip dad was actually silent.  She had seen him this silent, but today she saw some pain in his eyes. Rhea had never seen him like this before.

2 more days and they would be heading back to their nation when dad called Rhea. "I want to show you something today. You got no option but come with me..."  They traveled almost 45 minutes.  It seemed like some country-side.  They stopped in front of a pale yellow building.  May be it was an antic museum,  Rhea thought.  She silently followed dad and he asked the receptionist " I want to talk to Mother! Tell her, I am here to give a donation.  She will understand "  The receptionist took some time to understand his accent and she went to call Mother.

An old lady, in mid fifties, who was the owner of this Children Home, was fondly called Mother by everyone.  She sent a call for Siri as well to join them. Mother and Siri walked towards them and greeted Dad.  Siri came in, removed her spectacles placed them on a table and she eyed the girl standing next to the man.

They ran and hugged each other.  They embraced tightly.  This was indeed Love at First Sight.  They have never met before, they didn't even know the existence of each other but yet they couldn't stop smiling at each other.  Their bond was mysterious.  They cried in happiness.

"I never knew I had twin sister" sobbed Rhea.

Dad later explained how he had taken Rhea away from Siri in this Children Home 18 years ago.  Siri now understood her dream and hugged Rhea all the more tightly!

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The End...!! Hope you liked my First story! If yes... do drop a comment!! :)

Love at First Sight - - - 2

PART-1 can be read here!

"She was trying her best to catch those tiny fingers.  She crawled, she whined, she pushed herself up, she stretched her hands to the maximum...   She could just touch the tips of the fingers.. she tried to hold the entire palm... it was slipping away.   Please don't take her away from me...."

Siri woke up with a cry.  "The same stupid recurring blurred dream.. I never get to see who the kid is. !!"  She saw through the frosted glass window pane...  It seemed like a nice day!!  Today was submission for the drawing assignment she had given, with the topic "Love".  She was eagerly waiting for what each one had come up with.  She dressed up and glanced at the street end through the door.  Ram was already there.  She hurried and joined him.  She had never gone to the school without him. 

"A huge donation to be expected from an American family this December.. Did you know that??"

"Aww.. lovely news..!!  I need to buy so many things for my children..!!"

"Actually Mother told me you are gonna handle it!  Mother said, she didn't even talk much but they were ready to contribute a whole-sum amount.."

"I can handle this.. I will assure them this is the best thing they are doing in their life..!!  But why THIS interest suddenly??  Surprises me!"

"Darling.. not because you can handle it.  They wanted to talk to you.."

Siri was stunned for a minute.  She had too many things to worry about, so she didn't bother to add this to the queue.   They hugged and parted to their respective classrooms.  Piyush had come up with a drawing where a mother and father were kissing their child.  Aparna brought a picture of a family out for picnic flying kites.  Kavita drew Jesus and many kids beside him. How much these kids missed a home, a family.. Siri thought.

Part - 3 can be read here!

Love at First Sight - - - 1

On a wonderful November day Rhea sat up, straightened herself "Calm down...!!  Else this will leave its marks on the cheeks."  She was crying.   She repented for picking up this strange pen kinda thing and trying it out on the Thanksgiving day.  She looked into the mirror.  She looked so beautiful.  Just one black pencil had done its magic on her.  She touched her face on the mirror and stared at it.  "Ahh.. Admiring yourself huh sweetie...Whose gonna do the table...???" came in her mom. "uhhh... no  mom.... coming... " she said.

She arranged the dinner and desserts on the table.  The turkey was as usual too huge to handle.  She chose to keep the champagne near her.  She knew dad liked to pop it off.  She was all set to meet Ami and receive compliments.  Ami was her best friend.

She wore a pink gown with three maroon frills, which was a little too flowery for her age but she carried it off well.  The three families greeted each other and Ami was gaping at her. 

"I bet there is something different today..!!"

"Come along, will show you what it is..." she took her to the room. 

"Presenting Kajal, a small color pencil which can enhance your beauty..!!"

"Uhh... I see... But the only No-make-up-girl in this world using this..??"

" I don't even know why i brought it... "  She was looking into the mirror again... 

"Why do you get that frozen look when you see yourselves in the mirror??"

 "I always feel strange when i look at myself.....!! It gets reminded of someone when i see myself . I hate to say this but i don't know who it is... That's what prompted me to buy this eye-color. " Rhea said..!!

The dinner went usual... except for the ending applause; when dad told everyone about their winter trip to India!  Everyone was so excited. Rhea was happy.  She was going to a country where her father was born. She was all keen to see the dancing peacocks, which were a part of every story dad told about his childhood!

Part 2... can be read here!

Happy Sankranthi...!! with Ellu Bella :D

HAPPY SANKRANTI TO ONE & ALL..!!

लोहरी और मकर संक्रंथी का भधाई..!! 

ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು..!!

అందరికి సంక్రాంతి పండుగ శుభాకాంక్షలు..!!

ஹாப்பி பொங்கல் எல்லாருக்கும்..!!

This is Ellu - Bella, auspicious mixture made during Sankranthi / Pongal which is the first festival of the year(English calendar). This is actually a Karnataka specialty i guess!! This which is a mixture of:

Ellu = Sesame seeds

Bella = Jaggery bits

Peanuts

I have just added a almonds and raisins (just like that.. :P)

Mom is proud that i have made something like this..!! Dad feels i am not his daughter at all, he says I am look-alike of Shruthi, because Shruthi cant do something like this!! :P

A typical Sankranthi day back in India, would begin with a new dress!! :) Then take only blessings from mom, but money and blessings from dad!! These so called blessings from parents, grandparents and relative would range from "Fight less with you brother.." to "May your temper decrease and be like a good gal this year.." to "Get more marks in next exam..!!" to "May you get a good CET ranking..." to "may you find a suitable groom.." Ahh... all these used to be fun, except the last one...!! May be that's why i got married soon, too many people blessing me to get married soon!! :P

Pongal / lemon rice was always made on this day. Yummy it was..!! Afternoon i would go to grandma's house and then few aunts house to distribute this Ellu-Bella. My dearest mom would also send me to neighboring houses to distribute these packets. I was the only gal in 44th cross to do this. Mom was proud..!! So i used to do this for her. Trust me in Jan 2010 also she sent me to so many houses, where i was bombarded with only two questions... "When's wedding..??" and "How come masters plan suddenly..??". The answers were hopelessly long..!! But still enjoyed it..!!

Hmm... this was my day on every Jan 14th :) Awww.. feels so good talkin about HOME!! Wanna go back home right now..!! :) Gr8 day to you all!! 

P.S: Dear bro, please show the pic to mom..!! Ty!!

Bollywood Masala...!!

When i was in India, Zoom, MTV, Channel V.... what not...!! Even though i wasn't interested i somehow knew so much of  THE bollywood gossip. A chat with cousins and friends would also help me know about these small tiff's these actresses have against each other and new link ups and new heroins and all the dumb stuff as well....!!

Here I am totally unaware of whats happeneing... so decided to browse a little :) ummm... actually loads of Bollywood stuff today and now noting down the ones i remember.... all the major eye-catching masala of bollywood... Here it comes...:

1. Imran is getting married to Avantika
2. Imran and Ranbir have commented on Sonam saying she worries more about looks than acting :P
3. No one killed Jessica is a good movie. But why is Rani promoting the film more than Vidya??
4. Salman got best actor for Dabaang (Such a yuck!! movie.)
5. Competition between Katrina and Malaika for their songs "Sheela ki jawani" & "Munni badnam hui".
6. Band Baaja baraat is a hit!! (I liked it!!)
7. Chetan Bhagat's "2 States" is going to be a movie soon :) {Hope he doesn't have trouble with it this time!}
8. Wow.. a movie on Telugu actress Silk Smitha. The role is gonna be played by Vidya Balan....??
9. Shah Rukh Khan is having a tough time with everyone. He needs to device ways to patch up soon :)
10. Rani Mukharjee marrying Adithya Chopra next year!!

Ahhhha... I cant think of anymore...!! Anyways GNSD :)

Arjuna vrs Karna

One more mythological one!! 

We all know Arjuna to be a great skillful warrior. Karna has always been known for generosity. This fact intrigued Arjuna too. He thought "We are the Pandavas and we are very righteous and helpful.. But still when needy why do everyone approach Karna..??" He finally approached Lord Krishna for the answer. Like known to us, Krishna will never explain he just demonstrates it practically teaching a lesson.

Krishna calls Arjuna and says "I have created 2 mountains. One made of gold and one made of silver. Do anything you want with them..!" Arjuna is puzzled. Krishna then calls Karna and tells the same thing.

While Arjuna is still wondering about this new task given by the Lord, he is confronted by a father and daughter who seem to be poor and needy. They explain him their situation and that they are in dire need of money. Arjuna remembers the mountains at once at tells them not to worry. He starts cutting the mountains with his own axe and finally after a hard day's work he gives them huge lumps of gold and silver. The father and daughter are very happy. They thank him and take permission to leave. 

While leaving, Arjuna intentionally asks them to go and explain their troubles to karna as well as they can get more money. He is very curious to know how the great Karna would help them.

Like said, the father and daughter approach Karna and explain him all the troubles they are going through and how much they are suffering. Karna listens patiently and without any hesitation and delay gives the entire mountain of gold and silver to each of them. 

Arjuna seeing this act, realizes why he is called "Daan veer Shur Karna ". - My favorite mythological hero...!!

Happy MMXI

Hi all,

As the New year starts & the old one ends..
Took off a moment to thank my lovely friends

The ones in Bangalore for making my past so memorable
Ones in Binghamton for making my stay here so pleasurable...:P


In this short note of adieu (2010) and bienvenue(2011)
Do you think i will forget YOU..??

Heartfelt wishes from Mahesh & me,
A very very Happy, Healthy & Green New Year to thee :)