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I am Back
Hey party people I am back.
The reason for not blogging much is that I am a father now.
Well I have lots of stuff and thoughts to share.so stay connected.
The reason for not blogging much is that I am a father now.
Well I have lots of stuff and thoughts to share.so stay connected.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Alyssa
I had always been fascinated by the beauty of flames. the way they would dance in the fire pit, like little people at an elegant ball. they sway from left to right. they rise, then fall. they crackle at times, and at others give an ominous silence. i love the flames.
it's rather odd, my obsession. when i say i love the flames. i mean it. i LOVE the flames. it is odd because the flames have taken so much from me and i give them everything i have. they take and take. i hurt inside, but i keep giving. it gives me happiness and pain.
the first time i met him. i was young. i was a child. he was there. he was.. waiting for me. the fire, it came up all around me. i look to my closet covered in red and yellow sorrow. i look my door, blocked by the beautiful flames. i was so innocent. i look up. i close my eyes and begin to pray. i had never had much faith in him, the one you call “God”. i had no other choice though. the last thing i remember from that day, was seeing him.
he was wearing a red suit and orange pants. he was also on fire. i passed out after only a few seconds. when i awoke, i was surprised to be alive. i knew god had saved me. as i became more awake i noticed a voice behind me. “they only take what must go.” it says. i quickly stand up and turn around to face the voice. i see him. it is the man from the fire. it is God. “you.. you saved me?” i question him. “ i did indeed child.” he responds with a smirk that showed a sense of deviancy. “thank you, God.” i say to him slowly, hoping not to displease him.
he smiles at me, showing his perfect, shiny, white teeth. “no need to be afraid alyssa” he whispers to me, effectively giving me the chills. i almost asked him how he knew my name, but that is a stupid question, for he is God. it is then that a better question popped into my mind. “God, where are we?” the deviant smirk returns to his face. he completely blows off my question. “God? I have never been referred to as God. call me, piras.” his smile gets wider. “ hello piras, um, where are we exactly?” he still denied me and answer. he simply kept smiling at me. “its time for you to wake up alyssa” he says. he begins to chuckle. i get very tired and my eyelids become like heavy stones. i can no longer keep them open. i pass out.
that wasn't the last time i saw Piras. in fact, after that day i began to see him more and more with each passing day. In the orphanage i would see him rather often. he would wait for me in the mornings. as the sun rises he sits outside my bedroom window. he gives me that same smile every morning. he never speaks to me though. i see him in the corner of my eye sometimes. i can never get to close to him, he always just disappears if i try to approach him.
after some time, i began to give on ever trying to get close to him. i made a new friend. his name was jason. he was a shy boy of about thirteen years old. just like me, he had always been bullied at school, but not for the same reason. we had opposite interest. we were opposites. perhaps that is why we bonded so closely, because opposites attract. it was this very bond that put me back in piras’ heart. i believe he became jealous of Jason.
piras began to let me get closer. it was the only for him to get my attention. “love is evil thing.” he once said to me. “it drives people to do things that otherwise would be irrational.” he once told me. “true love does not exist.” he whispers. i get really close to him and say “thats not true.. i love you piras.” he gives me that familiar smirk. “join me then. take my hand.” i nod and grip his hand. my eyes begin to get heavy again, i pass out once more.
it's rather odd, my obsession. when i say i love the flames. i mean it. i LOVE the flames. it is odd because the flames have taken so much from me and i give them everything i have. they take and take. i hurt inside, but i keep giving. it gives me happiness and pain.
the first time i met him. i was young. i was a child. he was there. he was.. waiting for me. the fire, it came up all around me. i look to my closet covered in red and yellow sorrow. i look my door, blocked by the beautiful flames. i was so innocent. i look up. i close my eyes and begin to pray. i had never had much faith in him, the one you call “God”. i had no other choice though. the last thing i remember from that day, was seeing him.
he was wearing a red suit and orange pants. he was also on fire. i passed out after only a few seconds. when i awoke, i was surprised to be alive. i knew god had saved me. as i became more awake i noticed a voice behind me. “they only take what must go.” it says. i quickly stand up and turn around to face the voice. i see him. it is the man from the fire. it is God. “you.. you saved me?” i question him. “ i did indeed child.” he responds with a smirk that showed a sense of deviancy. “thank you, God.” i say to him slowly, hoping not to displease him.
he smiles at me, showing his perfect, shiny, white teeth. “no need to be afraid alyssa” he whispers to me, effectively giving me the chills. i almost asked him how he knew my name, but that is a stupid question, for he is God. it is then that a better question popped into my mind. “God, where are we?” the deviant smirk returns to his face. he completely blows off my question. “God? I have never been referred to as God. call me, piras.” his smile gets wider. “ hello piras, um, where are we exactly?” he still denied me and answer. he simply kept smiling at me. “its time for you to wake up alyssa” he says. he begins to chuckle. i get very tired and my eyelids become like heavy stones. i can no longer keep them open. i pass out.
that wasn't the last time i saw Piras. in fact, after that day i began to see him more and more with each passing day. In the orphanage i would see him rather often. he would wait for me in the mornings. as the sun rises he sits outside my bedroom window. he gives me that same smile every morning. he never speaks to me though. i see him in the corner of my eye sometimes. i can never get to close to him, he always just disappears if i try to approach him.
after some time, i began to give on ever trying to get close to him. i made a new friend. his name was jason. he was a shy boy of about thirteen years old. just like me, he had always been bullied at school, but not for the same reason. we had opposite interest. we were opposites. perhaps that is why we bonded so closely, because opposites attract. it was this very bond that put me back in piras’ heart. i believe he became jealous of Jason.
piras began to let me get closer. it was the only for him to get my attention. “love is evil thing.” he once said to me. “it drives people to do things that otherwise would be irrational.” he once told me. “true love does not exist.” he whispers. i get really close to him and say “thats not true.. i love you piras.” he gives me that familiar smirk. “join me then. take my hand.” i nod and grip his hand. my eyes begin to get heavy again, i pass out once more.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Interview with the sunny side of life
1.
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
your blog , and your aspirations and your hobbies !!
I am Tina – a very
restless girl. A creative designer by profession and a writer, painter, cook in
free times. My blogs are my diaries where I write almost about everything that
I like or experience. I don’t have a particular niche for The Sunny Side of Life – I write almost everything there – fiction, poetry, social issues,
book reviews, movie reviews, travel etc. I have a special section in this
called ‘iThink’ which has thoughtful articles.
My other blog –
Twinkling Tina Cooks
is my cook blog. I put up recipes that I prepare, its still in a building stage
and I am hoping to put up more posts soon J.
2. How you first got involved in with blogging, are you an imaginative person?
I first started blogging when I was
doing my post grads, then stopped it for some reason I don’t remember now.
However, I started The Sunny Side of Life in Jan 2011 and the cook blog sometime in June 2011. On whether I am imaginative or not –
it depends on mood. Sometimes I am in mood for creative writing, some time for
poetry or some times for fiction.
3. What do you find most challenging about blogging about your topic?
Since I don’t write about one specific
topic or genre I find myself in a better place challenge wise. However, I don’t
like writing for the sake of it or to just maintain the blog, I write when I
feel like and when I have something to write upon.
4. Tell me about some of the people you have met while working on your blog?
When I was in college almost most of my
classmates had their personal blogs and we used to keep reading each other’s
blogs and be inspired and motivated. I have started networking with bloggers
rather recently – all thanks to bloggers meets and contests and there are many
to name.
5. How would (someone) describe your blogging style?
My view – my posts are always honest
posts and that’s my style. What ‘someone’ thinks about my posts is also what I
want to know.
6. What do you do when you are not working on your blog?
6. What do you do when you are not working on your blog?
I wish I had a more exciting answer but
don’t have it unfortunately – WORK takes up most of the time
7 .Where do you see yourself blogging wise in the next 6 months, and 5 years down the road?
Next 6 months – I want to just post more
posts. My October challenge is to hit 100 posts. I am currently on 87. I really
want to build up a good cook blog so have to work a lot on it. Processing
photographs takes up a lot time and yeah I cook mostly over the weekends.
I intend to make one more blog on
reviews, I get so tempted to review products every time I am using a new
product (it can be anything) so I am thinking of building a whole new blog and
not mix it with Sunnyside.
Five years down the line I have no idea
how I’ll be placed. In fact, I’ll be happy if I am continuing my blogs.
8. What networking do you do that you feel helps your blogging business?
I must admit I am very bad at it, rather
I am not very bothered on it. I find networking aggressively only to get
traffic in your blog weird at times. So I don’t push people to follow my blog.
I do have good blogging friends whom I have met through Indi or whom I know
otherwise. I want people to read my blog not because I want a lot of traffic
but because I want people to enjoy what I write. So I leave it on them
I get most of my traffic through
Indiblogger, Blogadda and Google of course.
9. How do you keep coming up with material/content for
your blog? Many people struggle with coming up with different articles/posts
and they only have one blog.
I write on random things and many a
times it’s on current affairs and my experiences so I don’t run out of content.
However, I am always running short of time – after a full day at work &
managing a family (mostly the staffs) I hardly get any time and to top it all I
am lazy to the core, so I find myself posting with huge gaps. And that’s
something I need to work on. That’s why my October challenge of 100 posts.
10. What’s your strategy with your blog in general?
10. What’s your strategy with your blog in general?
I don’t have a strategy for life what
will I have for my blogs. As a person I am impulsive and that’s how I am with
my blogs also
11. Any specific tips you have for newbee bloggers who want to make it in the blogosphere?
For newbies it’s important to post
regularly and write for the love of writing. That’s how one will get to enjoy
blogging. If you have a set mind about reader’s reaction/acceptance then you
will become a controlled writer. I was much more regular when I started.
12. What would you prioritize? Content? SEO? Traffic? Readers?
Content. Always And then readers,
traffic and SEO can come later on. I only focus on content.
13. What’s the best thing a blogger can give to his readers?
If I am able to make a reader
happy/smile/think my job is done.
14. A lot of people are interested in blogging for the money earning potential. What are some tips for people interesting in making money from blogging? What are some realistic expectations in regards to what can be made?
Well I blog because I like to write. I
do have a Google ad sense account and have some ads on one of my blog but I
seldom check how much I am earning out of it (I almost don’t earn anything out
of it).
I would suggest people to keep this
money making blog a separate one and not confuse with the one where they are
passionate about writing. I think it takes quite a lot of time to build this as
a money making alternative.
15. What motivates you most in life?
Happiness. I try to find happiness in
what I do. Be it work, writing, cooking, family – I try to make people around
me happy and yes find happiness for myself in them.
16. What has been your strategy for creating visibility to yourself and your blog?
Almost no strategy. I just post my links
on facebook, Indivine or blogadda.
I have a good traffic in my blog with
only this and I am okay with it.
17. What was the most challenging moment in your blog content development process and why?
Time. I do write on random things and
when I start writing I can post in minutes. But to gather thoughts and sitting
down to write sometime takes longer time.
But when I write on social causes or
iThink section I put in a lot of research.
For the cook blog it’s a different story
– these days if the photos are not styled then no one looks at it, so I keep
surfing on food styling, food photography. Post production of photographs take
up some time.
18. Everyone has a favorite/least favorite post. Name
yours and why?
My favourite post would be a poem ‘Don’t
try to change me’. Its written with a lot of thought and things that I have
seen around.
Least would be many I guess.
19. Name some of the bloggers whom you look up to and why?
I look up to some bloggers for different
reasons. I like Leo’s blog – he is
full of energy when he is writing and you can find that
with the number of posts that he has. I like Gyan
Ban because of great detailing, The Fool for his satires. I like
4th Sense cooking
because of some awesome food photographs. So there are different blogs that I
visit regularly for different reasons.
20. What is the story behind the name of the blog.
Because I am a fun person, and the blogs
are my fun space I named the personal blog Sunny Side of life – it’s fun,
simple relaxing.
And the name for my cook blog is again
very literal – Twinkling Tina Cooks.
21. Your connection with Indiblogger and the experience?
Indiblogger was the first blogging forum
I joined and met many bloggers through it online and offline. I have
participated in many contests (not that I have won many), have been lucky in
getting random prizes in certain contests. I still go to Indi to read good
posts from Indivine.
22. Which genre do you feel gets the raw deal?
22. Which genre do you feel gets the raw deal?
It has to be fiction.
23. Which one plugin would you suggest all bloggers to have?
Copyscape or any copyright widget. You
don’t want others to copy and take credit of your work.
24. Five adjectives that describe you.
Fun, Enthusiastic, Talkative, Helpful,
and yes of course Lazy
25. What book would you say has made the biggest
impact good or bad on you?
Hehhe – the bank pass book!!!
26. Do you get easily provoked by positive/negative comments??
No I’m level minded and controlled when
it comes to reacting.
27.Do you plan to write a book , as every bloggers dream it is ?
Short stories - yes
28. Are you a judgmental person, Do you prefer to take sides instead of standing neutral?
I find it easier to stand neutral.
29. Your collaboration with other bloggers, are you much into social networking , tell us everything about it ?
I have started networking with bloggers
rather recently at indimeets, and other meets. I have now good blogging friends
in Sibi, Leo, The Fool, Gyan Ban, Harsha etc. It’s always inspiring to hear
others stories/experiences. It also pushes you do more.
30. What genre attracts you the most and which genre you avoid?
I think I really like fiction and social
issues. I don’t like the tips and tricks kind of posts or the ‘this-will-help-you’
kind of posts. So I avoid them.
31. Your Views on Contests and increasing plagiarism?
This is a very interesting question. Contests
are good platforms to have creative thinking going on and you get to see so
many variations possible on a single topic. What I don’t like is people writing
on behalf of or for luring the sponsors. I have seen it with many bloggers in
many contest where they can’t stop praising the sponsors – I am completely
against this trend. When I write for a contest my posts are never specific for
the sponsor. I seldom mention the sponsor other than the mandatory link. When
it’s about writing for a contest one should focus on the topic rather than
buttering the sponsor – that’s what I feel.
Plagiarism is another mess and it’s very
difficult to keep your work safe especially in this medium. I prefer using
copyspace and online copyright who send the digital finger print with date
every time you post so later on you can contest/challenge if you find yourself
in a hostile situation.
32. Words for me and my blog.
I found your
blog rather interesting. The interview seasons is a great idea, you get to know
so many bloggers. I quite liked your Roadies audition post – some really weird
topics for GD you got.
I am quite
inspired by the number of posts you already have for 2012. I am hoping I’ll get
there soon. Keep writing. Cheers.
Interview with Sarah Malik
1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? your blog , and
your aspirations and your hobbies !!
I happen to be a very positive person trying to accompalish
things I have planned for myself and living on my own principles.
My blog 'embodying emotions' as the subtitle says
encompasses delusions and disillusions of everyday life.
My life and happenings that surround my part of world.
2. How you first got involved in with blogging , are you an
imaginative person?
Initially, I was under the impression that blogging was
meant only for budding writers and literature students.
It was when a friend who happens to be a writer asked me to
read his blog that I understood the art of blogging was open ti each and
everyone.
I created a blog as a web-diary of soughts and few months
later I was completely hooked on to this world of writing and sharing.
and yes, I am imaginative. Sometimes my imaginations run
extremely wild :P
3. What do you find most challenging about blogging about
your topic?
Expressing myself in a precise and lucid way.
4. Tell me about some of the people you have met while
working on your blog?
well, a lot of people. Blogosphere is a wonderful place to
be in.
Most of them have been a motivating factor and helped my
improve my writing skills.
5. How would (someone) describe your blogging style?
Someone would obviously know better. I personally like Paulo
Coelho's writing style very much and a few posts of mine did remind people of
his style, that was one of the best compliments ever.
6. What do you do when you are not working on your blog?
Hundreds and thousands of other things! Life lies in action
so the list is tooooo long.
7 .Where do you see yourself blogging wise in the next 6
months, and 5 years down the road?
I have my university exams coming up in 3 months followed by
practicals and vivas. So in the next few months blogging will take a back
seat.But I will come back with new zeal and ideas! 5 years down I would
definitely be blogging in a more mature manner.Improving my writing and
expressing skills and devoting a lot more time to it.
8. What networking do you do that you feel helps your
blogging business?
I believe that if you write in a way that people connect to
it they will come, no matter what.
Also social netwrking sites, connecting with people of a
similar blogging genre and blogging web sites help a lot.
9. How do you keep coming up with material/content for your
blog? Many people struggle with coming up with different articles/posts and
they only have one blog.
My blog for me is a
web-diary. I don't pre decide what and how to write. whenever there is
something I feel strongly about or when emotions need to be vented my blog
comes to the rescue.
I am not one of those who churn 20 posts a month, for me it
could be just 2 posts. So struggling for content never becomes a hurdle.
10. Whats your strategy with your blog in general?
Strategy is that there is no specific strategy. I just
write, post and share!
11. Any specific tips you have for newbee bloggers who want
to make it in the blogosphere?
Write for yourself and not to gather comments or
compliments. I have seen many people complaining that they don't get enough
readers even though they write well. But thats how things happen in
blogosphere, you connect and people connect back but once you stop they too
will automatically stop reverting back.
12. What would you prioritize? Content? SEO? Traffic?
Readers?
content comes first, then readers, SEO and traffic come
later.
13. Whats the best thing a blogger can give to his readers?
If your write-ups can motivate, bring smile on a dejected
face or a thought which seeps deep down into someone's mind then you have
achieved the purpose.
14. A lot of people are interested in blogging for the money
earning potential. What are some tips for people interesting in making money
from blogging? What are some realistic expectations in regards to what can be
made?
I have little clue on this. Blogging for money isn't my idea
.reading and writing are passions and exchanging them for money would be the
last thing on my mind.
15. What motivates you most in life?
A simple fact that - life will come to an end.
16. What has been your strategy for creating visibility to
yourself and your blog?
I don't believe in strategies as I said before. When I had
started blogging I never knew I could come this long, get to know so many
people and make a presence here.
17 What was the most challenging moment in your blog content
development process and why?
Never faced any major challenges. And little hurdles come in
the way of all task one does.
18. Everyone has a favorite/least favorite post. Name yours
and why?
For a creator each one of his creation is special. Whatever
I write embodies a part of me.
Still this untitled poem
http://www.sarah-malik.in/2010/11/untitled.html written during the initial
months of blogging happens to be my favorite.
19. Name some of the bloggers whom you look up to and why?
Firstly It was the writer friend who blog motivated me to
create my own space.Then a lot of indian bloggers I read during my initial days
and learned how to manage and present my posts etc.off late am unable to read
blogs, blame my exhaustive schedule but whenever I visit a blog I make sure I
extract good things from there and use it in my own style and way.
20. What is the story behind the name of the blog.
I decided the blog's name at an impulse. I considered it as
a place for sharing and venting my emotions and so 'embodying emotions' came to
my mind.
21. your connection with Indiblogger and the experience ?
I connected with indiblogger during my initial days of
blogging itself and it was one of the reasons I got in touch and privilege of
reading many indian bloggers.I have been participating in indiblogger contests
too. Its is a great hub of and for bloggers.
22.Which genre do you feel gets the raw deal?
I guess fiction. Although I have experimented least with
this genre but I have observed that long stories written in series don't grab
much readers.
23.Which one plugin would you suggest all bloggers to have?
The followers and the popular post widget.
24.Five adjectives that describe you.
I prefer using oxymoron’s to describe myself..the blacks and
whites together :P
25.What book would you say has made the biggest impact good or bad on you?
A lot of them. Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and The
Alchemist by Paulo Coelho developed the love for reading in me.Many other books
by Paulo Coelho and Orhan Pamuk have left great impression as well.
26.Do you get easily provoked by positive/negative comments
??
Not at all. Although it may sound too modest but I never
give too much importance to comments.
27.Do you plan to write a book , as every bloggers dream it
is ?
No, writing a book has never been my dream or plan. I
believe in keeping passion and profession separate.
28.Are you a judgmental person , Do you prefer to take sides
instead of standing neutral ?
yes, A typical aries am I :p Diplomacy isnt my cup of tea!
29. Your collaboration with other bloggers , are you much
into social networking , tell us everything about it ?
Since it been only an year or two I make sure I learn from
veterans. The busy schedule involving college and assignments doesn't leave
much time for social networking but I still try and reply to comments and visit
back the bloggers who took out time to read my write-ups. apart from this I
welcome special blogging activities and initiatives by blogging individuals or
groups.
30.What genre attracts you the most and which genre you
avoid ?
I want to try my hand at all genres .Poetry is definitely
most attractive. But writing fiction comes as a daunting task.
31.Your Views on Contests and increasing plagiarism ?
Well contests are a great way to know fellow bloggers and
connect plus if you win it definitely boosts up your confidence.
Plagiarism is equivalent to theft. I really don't understand
why does one need to maintain a blog if you can't come up with original ideas
and write-ups.
32.Words for me and my blog?
To be honest I have read just a post or two on your blog but
love your blog's title. I will be exploring it more once my exams get over.
Thank you for making me a part of your blog :)
Monday, October 8, 2012
Interview with "Direct Dil Se" Akanksha Dureja
1. Can you tell us a little about yourself? your blog , and your aspirations and your hobbies !!
Answer :Well, I am a girl-next door; a software engineer by profession but my passion lies in literature. Like every blogger, I aspire to write a bestseller someday. My hobbies include sketching, experimenting in the kitchen and of course writing and reading.
2. How you first got involved in with blogging , are you an imaginative person?
Answer : It all started one hot summer night when I was super irritated. I was young, and disoriented. Writing had always been something I loved but I never took seriously. The software giant Infosys Ltd plays a vital role in the making of my blog. It is because they delayed my date of joining and irritated the hell out of me, I started Direct Dil Se, as a means to vent out. I did not even know whether I would ever come back and write a second post! My readers are the right people to ask if I am imaginative or not. But, I guess I am
3. What do you find most challenging about blogging about your topic?
Answer :I believe life throws challenges to us, only because the one up above knows we can handle them! I don’t have a particular genre to write about. To be precise, I write whatever excites me or irritates me. And when it is either of the two driving forces behind me, the challenges just give me a way through them.
4. Tell me about some of the people you have met while working on your blog?
Answer :It has been 5 and half years of existence in the blogsvillie. I have come to know so many wonderful people through blogging. It is an entirely exhilarating experience to meet faces behind the blogs and I must say I have never been disappointed. I can’t name a few people, as I have a whole circle of blogger friends, maybe coz I have spent a considerable time here.
5. How would (someone) describe your blogging style?
Answer :Let’s find out who ‘someone’ is and force him to answer that question!
Rahul : Miglani : lol !!
6. What do you do when you are not working on your blog?
Answer :When I am not working on the blog, I am sulking at a software development full time job!
7 .Where do you see yourself blogging wise in the next 6 months, and 5 years down the road?
Answer :Blogging would always remain special to me. I might be busy, but my blog is a very special part of my life, which I can’t live without. I write for some magazines as well, and it gets hectic at times, with a full time job. Blogging, article writing, books, full time writing job or whatever might be the form, but I know I would never give up writing. Never ever.
8. What networking do you do that you feel helps your blogging business?
Answer :Blogging is not a business for me. It is a way of expression. I usually post my blog updates on Facebook. Reading other blogs and leaving comments is also a form of networking, maybe the old school way!
9. How do you keep coming up with material/content for your blog? Many people struggle with coming up with different articles/posts and they only have one blog.
Answer :As I said I write about everything that excites me or irritates me! And trust me, there is no scarcity of things/people which do!
10. Whats your strategy with your blog in general?
Answer :I don’t have a strategy. I haven’t ever thought about it really. I survived for more than 5 years without one, so I guess it is not really required.
11. Any specific tips you have for newbee bloggers who want to make it in the blogosphere?
Answer :Tips, well I have many!
i)Sms language is a big NO. Not even if you’re into mobile-blogging. It shows you’re not serious about the language and irritates a hell out of many people.
ii) Networking is important, but content is the most important thing. Never compromise on content.
iii) Leaving a comment without reading a post isn’t being smart. Its stupid and a blogger can make out when you do so.
I can go on and on, on this one, but I should better mind my own business: P
12. What would you prioritize? Content? SEO? Traffic? Readers?
Answer :1-Content 2- Readers 3- Traffic 4-SEO
13. Whats the best thing a blogger can give to his readers?
Answer :Content is the only thing, which will bring back readers. So a blogger should give his/her readers quality content. A personal touch and a reply to every comment also matters. A real connection with the readers can make all the difference!
14. A lot of people are interested in blogging for the money earning potential. What are some tips for people interesting in making money from blogging? What are some realistic expectations in regards to what can be made?
Answer :I am completely against putting up ads on my blog. For me, it disrupts the natural flow and distracts the readers. I don’t make any money out of my blog and I don’t intend to. So, I don’t really have the answer to that question.
15. What motivates you most in life?
Answer :The knowledge that there is going to be a tomorrow, which is still in my hands, to resolve or ruin things!
16. What has been your strategy for creating visibility to yourself and your blog?
Answer :As I said earlier, I have never followed any strategy. I go with the flow, and most of the times, everything happens for good
17 What was the most challenging moment in your blog content development process and why?
Answer :There are times when work doesn’t allow me to be regular on the blog. Not being able to manage time is a challenge in itself.
18. Everyone has a favorite/least favorite post. Name yours and why?
Answer :How can I play favoritism with my babies!
19. Name some of the bloggers whom you look up to and why?
Answer :Naming a few would be really difficult. No, I am not trying to be politically correct here. There is a lot of inspiration I get from each and every blog I follow.
20. What is the story behind the name of the blog.
Answer :There is no story behind the name. There is a story behind the url ;-)
Rahul : Miglani : So you want another interview for getting us this answer !
21. your connection with Indiblogger and the experience ?
Answer :I have been on Indiblogger since the time it came into existence. But, for a long time I was not sure how and why should I use it. Today, I am hooked to them! I love their spirit and the meets they organize. Plus, who doesn’t like a few freebies: p
22.Which genre do you feel gets the raw deal?
Answer :Fiction, I guess.
23.Which one plugin would you suggest all bloggers to have?
Answer :Follow Blog plugin.
24.Five adjectives that describe you.
Answer :Let me ask that to my readers. It would be fun to read what they answer : D
25.What book would you say has made the biggest impact good or bad on you?
Answer :The Alchemist.
26.Do you get easily provoked by positive/negative comments ??
Answer :I have learnt it the hard way. Five years is a long time and now positive/negative comments don’t provoke me at all.
27.Do you plan to write a book , as every bloggers dream it is ?
Answer :Yes. Someday. Maybe soon, you never know ;-)
28.Are you a judgmental person , Do you prefer to take sides instead of standing neutral ?
Answer :If I believe in something, with all my heart I’ll always try to defend it.
29. Your collaboration with other bloggers , are you much into social networking , tell us everything about it ?
Answer :It is limited to Facebook, impromptu plans of meeting up for fun and Blogger meets.
30.What genre attracts you the most and which genre you avoid ?
Satire attracts me the most! I tend to avoid Tech Blogging.
31.Your Views on Contests and increasing plagiarism ?
Answer :Contests are okay, but should not be taken very seriously. I’ve started taking part recently only. Contests limit bloggers to a particular topic or genre, which might be both good and bad. Plus, I have seen that the posts, which promote the product/company sponsoring the contest, get special attention. So, I don’t take them too seriously, although I participate sometimes.I hate plagiarism, truly madly deeply. If only we had a way to stop it.
32.Words for me and my blog .?
Answer :I stumbled upon Desire Vs Destiny recently, and I am glad I did! You’re doing things, the right way I loved this concept of interviews you’re doing. It is something different and interesting. Blogging is a journey and I am sure you’ve got a long road ahead! Good Luck
Rahul : Miglani : Thanks a lot for the wonderful answers !Guys like last season this interview is just the starting , I am roping in some surprising entries !!
Answer :Well, I am a girl-next door; a software engineer by profession but my passion lies in literature. Like every blogger, I aspire to write a bestseller someday. My hobbies include sketching, experimenting in the kitchen and of course writing and reading.
2. How you first got involved in with blogging , are you an imaginative person?
Answer : It all started one hot summer night when I was super irritated. I was young, and disoriented. Writing had always been something I loved but I never took seriously. The software giant Infosys Ltd plays a vital role in the making of my blog. It is because they delayed my date of joining and irritated the hell out of me, I started Direct Dil Se, as a means to vent out. I did not even know whether I would ever come back and write a second post! My readers are the right people to ask if I am imaginative or not. But, I guess I am
3. What do you find most challenging about blogging about your topic?
Answer :I believe life throws challenges to us, only because the one up above knows we can handle them! I don’t have a particular genre to write about. To be precise, I write whatever excites me or irritates me. And when it is either of the two driving forces behind me, the challenges just give me a way through them.
4. Tell me about some of the people you have met while working on your blog?
Answer :It has been 5 and half years of existence in the blogsvillie. I have come to know so many wonderful people through blogging. It is an entirely exhilarating experience to meet faces behind the blogs and I must say I have never been disappointed. I can’t name a few people, as I have a whole circle of blogger friends, maybe coz I have spent a considerable time here.
5. How would (someone) describe your blogging style?
Answer :Let’s find out who ‘someone’ is and force him to answer that question!
Rahul : Miglani : lol !!
6. What do you do when you are not working on your blog?
Answer :When I am not working on the blog, I am sulking at a software development full time job!
7 .Where do you see yourself blogging wise in the next 6 months, and 5 years down the road?
Answer :Blogging would always remain special to me. I might be busy, but my blog is a very special part of my life, which I can’t live without. I write for some magazines as well, and it gets hectic at times, with a full time job. Blogging, article writing, books, full time writing job or whatever might be the form, but I know I would never give up writing. Never ever.
8. What networking do you do that you feel helps your blogging business?
Answer :Blogging is not a business for me. It is a way of expression. I usually post my blog updates on Facebook. Reading other blogs and leaving comments is also a form of networking, maybe the old school way!
9. How do you keep coming up with material/content for your blog? Many people struggle with coming up with different articles/posts and they only have one blog.
Answer :As I said I write about everything that excites me or irritates me! And trust me, there is no scarcity of things/people which do!
10. Whats your strategy with your blog in general?
Answer :I don’t have a strategy. I haven’t ever thought about it really. I survived for more than 5 years without one, so I guess it is not really required.
11. Any specific tips you have for newbee bloggers who want to make it in the blogosphere?
Answer :Tips, well I have many!
i)Sms language is a big NO. Not even if you’re into mobile-blogging. It shows you’re not serious about the language and irritates a hell out of many people.
ii) Networking is important, but content is the most important thing. Never compromise on content.
iii) Leaving a comment without reading a post isn’t being smart. Its stupid and a blogger can make out when you do so.
I can go on and on, on this one, but I should better mind my own business: P
12. What would you prioritize? Content? SEO? Traffic? Readers?
Answer :1-Content 2- Readers 3- Traffic 4-SEO
13. Whats the best thing a blogger can give to his readers?
Answer :Content is the only thing, which will bring back readers. So a blogger should give his/her readers quality content. A personal touch and a reply to every comment also matters. A real connection with the readers can make all the difference!
14. A lot of people are interested in blogging for the money earning potential. What are some tips for people interesting in making money from blogging? What are some realistic expectations in regards to what can be made?
Answer :I am completely against putting up ads on my blog. For me, it disrupts the natural flow and distracts the readers. I don’t make any money out of my blog and I don’t intend to. So, I don’t really have the answer to that question.
15. What motivates you most in life?
Answer :The knowledge that there is going to be a tomorrow, which is still in my hands, to resolve or ruin things!
16. What has been your strategy for creating visibility to yourself and your blog?
Answer :As I said earlier, I have never followed any strategy. I go with the flow, and most of the times, everything happens for good
17 What was the most challenging moment in your blog content development process and why?
Answer :There are times when work doesn’t allow me to be regular on the blog. Not being able to manage time is a challenge in itself.
18. Everyone has a favorite/least favorite post. Name yours and why?
Answer :How can I play favoritism with my babies!
19. Name some of the bloggers whom you look up to and why?
Answer :Naming a few would be really difficult. No, I am not trying to be politically correct here. There is a lot of inspiration I get from each and every blog I follow.
20. What is the story behind the name of the blog.
Answer :There is no story behind the name. There is a story behind the url ;-)
Rahul : Miglani : So you want another interview for getting us this answer !
21. your connection with Indiblogger and the experience ?
Answer :I have been on Indiblogger since the time it came into existence. But, for a long time I was not sure how and why should I use it. Today, I am hooked to them! I love their spirit and the meets they organize. Plus, who doesn’t like a few freebies: p
22.Which genre do you feel gets the raw deal?
Answer :Fiction, I guess.
23.Which one plugin would you suggest all bloggers to have?
Answer :Follow Blog plugin.
24.Five adjectives that describe you.
Answer :Let me ask that to my readers. It would be fun to read what they answer : D
25.What book would you say has made the biggest impact good or bad on you?
Answer :The Alchemist.
26.Do you get easily provoked by positive/negative comments ??
Answer :I have learnt it the hard way. Five years is a long time and now positive/negative comments don’t provoke me at all.
27.Do you plan to write a book , as every bloggers dream it is ?
Answer :Yes. Someday. Maybe soon, you never know ;-)
28.Are you a judgmental person , Do you prefer to take sides instead of standing neutral ?
Answer :If I believe in something, with all my heart I’ll always try to defend it.
29. Your collaboration with other bloggers , are you much into social networking , tell us everything about it ?
Answer :It is limited to Facebook, impromptu plans of meeting up for fun and Blogger meets.
30.What genre attracts you the most and which genre you avoid ?
Satire attracts me the most! I tend to avoid Tech Blogging.
31.Your Views on Contests and increasing plagiarism ?
Answer :Contests are okay, but should not be taken very seriously. I’ve started taking part recently only. Contests limit bloggers to a particular topic or genre, which might be both good and bad. Plus, I have seen that the posts, which promote the product/company sponsoring the contest, get special attention. So, I don’t take them too seriously, although I participate sometimes.I hate plagiarism, truly madly deeply. If only we had a way to stop it.
32.Words for me and my blog .?
Answer :I stumbled upon Desire Vs Destiny recently, and I am glad I did! You’re doing things, the right way I loved this concept of interviews you’re doing. It is something different and interesting. Blogging is a journey and I am sure you’ve got a long road ahead! Good Luck
Rahul : Miglani : Thanks a lot for the wonderful answers !Guys like last season this interview is just the starting , I am roping in some surprising entries !!
Akanksha Dureja
blogs from New Delhi
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
ZINDAGI : "KHATA KHAYAL KI"
Teen screens mein simat gayi hai zindagi,
Laptop/Desktop,Mobile aur television mein lipat gayi hai zindagi
wada roj karte hain hum samay ko khud ke dayre mein rakhney ka,
kuchh pal apno ko apnaney ka aur kuchh pal zindagi ko chakhney Ka...
reh jaatey hain bas ek ankahi ansuni uljhan ki dariya mein,
wada roj karte hain hum samay ko khud ke dayre mein rakhney ka,
kuchh pal apno ko apnaney ka aur kuchh pal zindagi ko chakhney Ka...
reh jaatey hain bas ek ankahi ansuni uljhan ki dariya mein,
aur log samajh lete hain ki badal gaya hun main khud ki nazariya mein....
muskura detey hain hum dusron ke hoton ki muskaan dekhkar,
bhool jatey hain bebasi ko shayad palkon ki thakaan dekhkar....
nikal jaatey hain har roj bas soch ki ek gehrayi saath liye,
laut bhi aate hain ghar ko,bas din bhar ki kamayi haath liye....
zindagi ka maksad ab har roj kahin door baithkar niharta hai humein,
kabhi hansata,kabhi rulata aur kabhi sawaarta hai humein.....
umeedon ke aaghosh mein ek-ek din roj jee lete hain hum,
zindagi ki isi sachai ko araam se roj pi lete hain hum....
movie,serials aur drama ko khud se relate karte hain aajkal,
saas-bahu,maa-baap,beta -beti har pal debate karte hain aajkal....
rishton ki dore paise ki takat se toot rahi hai,
isi vajah se khilkhilati zindagi bhi humse rooth rahi hai....
Pareshaniyon ka solution bhi ab google par search karte hain,
bas FB,Tweeter,Linkedin par popular honey ka research kartey hain....
Apno ki zarooraton ko mail/Msg par read karte hain,
Revert,reply,delete karke khusiyon ka database feed kartey hai....
zindagi ki sachai se offline hokar,online ho jate hain,
Hi,Hello,Wassup mein he baseline ho jate hain..........
kaisa nazariya,kaisa daur,kaisa afsana hai ye,
isi soch mein aksar nipat gayi hai zindagi.....
teen screens mein simat gayi hai zindagi,
Laptop/Desktop,Mobile aur television mein lipat gayi hai zindagi. s.s.
muskura detey hain hum dusron ke hoton ki muskaan dekhkar,
bhool jatey hain bebasi ko shayad palkon ki thakaan dekhkar....
nikal jaatey hain har roj bas soch ki ek gehrayi saath liye,
laut bhi aate hain ghar ko,bas din bhar ki kamayi haath liye....
zindagi ka maksad ab har roj kahin door baithkar niharta hai humein,
kabhi hansata,kabhi rulata aur kabhi sawaarta hai humein.....
umeedon ke aaghosh mein ek-ek din roj jee lete hain hum,
zindagi ki isi sachai ko araam se roj pi lete hain hum....
movie,serials aur drama ko khud se relate karte hain aajkal,
saas-bahu,maa-baap,beta -beti har pal debate karte hain aajkal....
rishton ki dore paise ki takat se toot rahi hai,
isi vajah se khilkhilati zindagi bhi humse rooth rahi hai....
Pareshaniyon ka solution bhi ab google par search karte hain,
bas FB,Tweeter,Linkedin par popular honey ka research kartey hain....
Apno ki zarooraton ko mail/Msg par read karte hain,
Revert,reply,delete karke khusiyon ka database feed kartey hai....
zindagi ki sachai se offline hokar,online ho jate hain,
Hi,Hello,Wassup mein he baseline ho jate hain..........
kaisa nazariya,kaisa daur,kaisa afsana hai ye,
isi soch mein aksar nipat gayi hai zindagi.....
teen screens mein simat gayi hai zindagi,
Laptop/Desktop,Mobile aur television mein lipat gayi hai zindagi. s.s.
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PS :IT's somehow,somewhere,somewhat close to everyone's life now a days, This has been written by my very good friend saurabh who i call chinaman from our cricketing days , he is now our new guest blogger at DVD
PS :IT's somehow,somewhere,somewhat close to everyone's life now a days, This has been written by my very good friend saurabh who i call chinaman from our cricketing days , he is now our new guest blogger at DVD
सौरभ
एक गहन चिंतन ,मन की अभिलाषा को व्यक्त करने वाला और अत्यंत दूरदर्शी व्यक्ति जो यथार्थ को यथार्थ की परिभाषा देना चाहता है और जो ज़िन्दगी की हर एक तरंग को
महसूस करके उसे एक शाब्दिक पहचान देना चाहता है . जो ज़िन्दगी काटने की बजाए ज़िन्दगी जीना पसंद करता है. व्यवसाय से एक सॉफ्टवेर इंजिनियर पर सिल से एक आम इंसान की प्रतिमूर्ति .
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
मंदबुद्धि इंजिनियर
खिलौने तोड़ता था
उन्हेँ जोड़ता था
यहीं थी उसकी जिंदगी
इन्हीं में कपार फोडता था
दराज टुकडों से पटी
ना जाने कितनी दुर्घटनाएं घटी
लड़का होशियार था
बस creativity का शिकार था
इंजिनियर बनने की चाह
पकड़ीं सही राह
भौतिकी में की जादूगरी
रसायन में बाजीगरी
विविध शास्त्रों से खेलने लगा
दिन ब दिन नये तार छेड़ने लगा
प्रयोग कुछ होगए सफल
कुछ रह गए अफसल
कहता समंदर की लहरों पे सपने तैराऊंगा
उन्ही से बिजली बनाऊंगा
जब उसे आया
स्विंग टाइप जेनरेटर बनाने का आईडिया
प्रोफेसर से बात की
उसने उसे H.O.D के पास दिया
H.O.D ने समझाया
व्यर्थं में ना समय गवाओं
किताबे रटो और मार्क्स लाओ
कॉलेज को नहीं चाहिए था कोई innovator
उनकी मांग थी ज़्यादा मार्क्स वाला
मंदबुद्धि इंजिनियर
साथियों ने छेडा
ये बनेगा मोहन भार्गव स्वदेस का
पानी से बिजली बनाएगा
भाग्य रोशन करेगा प्रदेश का
अभी जख्म नहीं हुए थे heal
तभी Semester ने ठोक दी आखिरी कील
ख्वाब उम्मीद और ज़ज्बा
सब year drop में बह गया
Innovation ढह गया
बस मंदबुद्धि इंजिनियर रह गया
फिर सिर्फ किताबे रटी
ज़िंदगी बस इम्तिहान तक सिमटीं
उसने भी ले ली
मंदबुद्धि इंजिनियर की डिग्री
जिन हाथों में ताकत थी
डोर खीचने की
अब वो रह गयी बस कठपुतली
मैंने भी आखिरकार ले ली
मंदबुद्धि इंजिनियर की डिग्री
Another wonderful guest post from shashi Prakash.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
HP iPAQ rx1950 series for sale
To buy this please contact xs2rahulz@yahoo.com , I have been using this very rarely after I got my laptop.
But mind you this is a very very user friendly windows palmtop.
The specification are as follows :
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