Welcome to a New World!!

I never thought that I will find you, When I did not know what was right, Vowing to stay away with all my might, Silently ignoring what is within my sight. I never thought that I will smile again, When I was dangling alone in the rain, Waiting hopelessly but in vain, Along came you and I forgot the pain. I never thought we will live a friendship so rare, Living through a year which now feels fair, I never thought that colours of holi will change, Even if some of it might sound insane.

My mom says the first time I bunked school was during the 1992 world cup when India lost to Australia by a run. I remember I was extremely sad then and to cheer me up, my mom gave me 2 coins to play Contra in the nearby video game shop! It’s been 20 years now and I believe like everything, life has taken a full circle for Indian cricket team. India started the series with a lot of promise but then squandered away the initiative, showing signs that something is going wrong in the heads of our heroes! Few flashes of brilliance in Melbourne gave us hope that may be this series will not be as embarrassing as the one in England. Although, the story from then has been “all shot to hell” and our so called best batting line up in the world has been shown the doors thousand times on the pitch in the corridors of uncertainty! The most baffling part of the whole episode has been the selection. If an average of around 20 in the last 7 overseas test matches doesn’t ring a bell to ...

Walking side by side, Holding each other tighter, Before saying goodbye, For one last time. Walking Side by side, In your heart and my soul, With the same thought and passion, Even when we were not together. Walking side by side, Near the river we first met, Million years later when we lost each other, In a new world living an old dream. Walking side by side, After waiting silently through time, Praying that the sunshine stays on, For the life that we could not share.

  Yesterday was great   When the world was around you   When you were my first thought   When love was understood   When we were dangling   In the world made in heavens   Yesterday was great   When every move was for you   When every lie was for you   When every smile was for you   Wish today was the same   Wish things were different   Wish all your sorrow and madness were mine   Wish tomorrow brings a new sunrise for you   Wish you get love the way you want it   Wish destiny changes its direction   For you and for me.

There are songs on the cover page, getting all the attention and then there are few at the rare which very few people hear. We go with the glamour, glitz and the hype around and tend to ignore that song waiting silently at the rear. Once we explore them, sometimes that song becomes our favourite. Strange but at times true!

Whenever a show comes on Television exploring food there is an automatic restraint and an earthiness which brings sweetness to the taste bud. Food brings with it pleasure, friendship and warmth. It brings with it an absolute sense of gratification and somehow brings us down to earth and lets us enjoy the moment of delight. It’s amazing how food puts in the picture of various cultures across the world and brings in positivity which is rare. We are a big fan of food shows like Masterchef, Chakh le India and Highway on my plate, all of which brings positivity, happiness and takes us through the unexplored streets. Everyone wants Roti, Kapda aur Makan but Roti always comes first!                                                  ...

I like it when things never happen And when things go crazy I like falling down And then rising up again I like it when the world is against me And when I fight a lonely battle I like it when love is around me And when I listen to it silently I like it when someone likes me And then moves away for unknown I like it when I see a new place And when it adds on to the mystery I like it when I listen to a fresh tune And when it makes me fly I like it when I don’t look back And when I have fire for more.