BM Blog phase 2- Coming Soon

Hi all,

Its been so long since i last posted consistently.

So with some new thoughts in mind, am coming soon with some interesting articles (hopefully).

Look forward to writing a lot more and enjoying a forum for discussing things that matter the most in our life and those that matter less as well those that dont matter at all.

BM-ism is on its way back to blogging... :) :) :)

Cheers,

Until next time!

Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya!

Oh God,

Lead us from darkness unto light!

...from the unreal to the real!

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti!

(The renaissance of faith...)

Budget Affair- BM Editorial

Mumbai, BM Press:

Sometimes its difficult to understand if market forces are determined by economy or economists. If its the latter, then we are living in a superfluous economy. Sensex crashed through the day by over 800 points as the budget was announced. And Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, is not a worried man and rightly so.

There are of course quite a few good things about the budget that people are missing out on. The Aam Aadmi has been taken care of and some actions have been in lieu with the existing programs like the Bharat Nirman, and there have been extensions to the earlier UPA programs. I think the disappointment is there because of the absence of reforms. But frankly there is nothing we should be worrying about. There has just been a slight correction in the market, that was riding on the anticipation of reforms by the newly formed stable government.

Let me remind you, that the world is not completey over the financial crisis and our priority still remains stability of our system, and sustainable growth.

Clearly the focus of the budget was on achieving a 9 % GDP growth and the growth imperative has triumphed over the fiscal deficit imperative this time. This signals that the government wants the money to be with its people for stirring up the dynamics. It would have been easier, like reformists thought, to focus on the deficit right now by some policy announcements but nothing in that direction has been seen. But that doesn't mean, there wont be any reforms. (Remember left is out of the government now). The current budget lays down the roadmap of future actions. And in simple terms, it is a realistic budget. It is what our economy deserves at this time. Fiscal deficit will surely be brought down but gradually and at a little later stage. For few more months, growth will remain the primary focus and when the next interim budget will be announced in early 2010 large scale reforms may be expected.

The loan waiver scheme for farmers has been extended by 6 months, there has been increase in exemption from Income Tax for women and senior citizens, army personnel has got some grants, students too have some subsidies, generation of 1.2 million jobs every year, and some items as usual became cheap and vice versa.

It indeed is a cautious budget, but if the tone of budget speech is anything to go by, we are in for some crucial developmental reforms in the coming months. Also disinvestment in public sector undertakings seems to be on cards. Only if people give it some time to materialize. Reforms cant be decided in a month of forming a new cabinet.

While all the debate of the goodness or badness of this budget will go on for some time, the wisest thing, perhaps, would be to wait and watch for Dr. Mukherjee's actions in the coming months.

Good Luck UPA!

Confessions of a testaholic !

You know you have been preparing for management entrance exams for long when:

- everytime you read an article, you fear there are questions going to be asked on it, so you read it carefully.

- when you travel in a fast train between Andheri and Bandra, and a slow train is moving alongside, you calculate the time taken by your train to overtake the slow train.

- you think you can calculate at what rate is the water flowing from the tap every morning you brush your teeth.

- when you call a friend to invite him/her for a movie, you only give half details of who is coming and who is not.

- instead you give details like one who likes red isn't coming and Pooja comes only if Riddhi doesn't accompany her.

- your facebook updates are actually in sync with whats not on your mind.

- when mom calls you for dinner, you respond with "i ll join you in exactly 2 mins and 30 seconds." and you regret you took 6 mins 54 secs.

- while playing a cricket match, you wish you could play the last two overs now and come back to middle overs later.

- while driving on the highway, every 20 minutes you calculate your average speed per hour.

- you always have an approximate answer, whether its 1/17 or 10/2.

- you know what is the meaning of 'Veil of truth' but are scared to explain it to anyone.

- you try to rearrange the headlines of a newspaper to form a coherent paragraph.

- whenever movies like lagaan or jo jeeta wohi sikandar are telecast on TV, you make sure you watch the ending of both the movies.

- you think of writing a blogpost like this and end up writing one (and you feel you can afford to).

- waiting in the railway ticket Q is a time when you think you are relaxing from your busy schedule.

- looking at a senior in office you think you can do things he cant even imagine.

-when guests arrive at home, you dont want to sit with them for snacks if its 8 people and they are sitting in a circular table.

- you know, the reader of this post is not interested to read this but you still think of points you can add.

- finally you spare the reader and feel you have done some charity!

(The above post is a pure work of fiction. Any resemblance to any person/s living or dead or situation/s is unintentional and purely co-incidental.)

Travel Chants...(Poem)

I am a traveller,
the world is my destination,
and the only vehicle i ve,
is the wings of my imagination.

I ve travelled so long,
but i still believe i m yet to start,
Oh, i am actually lost,
and i kno i ve to start from scratch.

Everytime i cross a river,
i look back only to find it was a creek,
the seven seas are yet to come,
how will i manage, not being a geek.

The mountains tell me, be stronger- dream higher,
the skies tell me, be humble- think wider,
the wind tells me, keep moving- bury the worry,
and the trees tell me "dear, why are u in a hurry?"

And they are my real co travellers,
even if they arent around,
tis' their lessons that be with me
they are a magic, always true to be.

I travel north-south, i travel left-right,
Travelling is what i am are here for,
every day i start from scratch,
and i call this journey, My Life!

Some strangers you meet travel with you for long,
some who travel with you, remain strangers throughout,
but 'He' has told me to care for all i meet
i have believed in Him, and never cast a doubt.

I dont recollect, where i was yesterday,
i dont know, where i will be tommorrow,
all i know is, i have miles to go before i sleep,
coz i really have lots n lots of promises to keep. (thnx tolstoy)

I am a traveller,
and i shall die travelling,
travelling is my life,
and i shall die living.
-
BM

New Post on the new blog

Hey friends,
First for all you music fans, a new review has been posted on http://bollywoodmusicreviews.blogspot.com. Go check out and see if you think the same or otherwise..
And for BM blog(http://mehtabhavin.blogspot.com), stay tuned for further updates as the blog is soon undergoing a transformation. If you wish to suggest what it should be (though plans are already underway), either mail or use the comments section. Very soon, things are not going to be same on BM blog any more.. Its changing for better!
Until next time,
Bhavin Mehta

Release of my new Blog.

Dear friends,

I really wish to thank you all for bearing with my silly blog posts on BM blog (http://mehtabhavin.blogspot.com ) and encouraging me to continue blogging.
Now i take my efforts a step further by launching another blog. This time unlike the wide range of topics in BM Blog, it is confined for music lovers. Bollywood Music Reviews (http://bollywoodmusicreviews.blogspot.com). It will not just have reviews of latest releases but will also be a place to appreciate our old classics, international hits, wonderful lyrics and some important bollywood musical flicks too..
So if you wish to write a review for your favourite music (Hindi or English), or film or music directors work, etc. or wish to share some gyaan about music that you have, do mail it to me at reply2bhavin@gmail.com. And i assure you i will publish it (with your name)..
Thanks to ppl like Benoy, Prateek, Jinkle, Sonia, Riddhi, Radhika, Deena, jeenal, Ketan, Bhavesh, B patel, Giri, jaydeep and all those who sometimes took efforts to mail/comment/make suggestions, appreciate or criticize my posts.

You may be subscribed for BM blog mail list and might directly recieve this post in your mail box.
If you wish to subscribe for Bollywood music reviews (too), do send a mail request regarding the same.
(Existing recievers of the mail, if wishing to unsubscribe, then forward a mail quoting such a request.)

Happy Blogging,
Thanks,
BM

(Chk out the latest reviews on http://bollywoodmusicreviews.blogspot.com)

I Swear!

I swear that this time i will stand up.
Not for what i believe in, but for what i don't.
This time i will vote. Not just for, but also against.
Against my own helplessness.
Against my own laziness.
Against two words called Chalta hai.
Against short cuts in queues.

Against cheating in exams.

Against karchaa paani in offices.
Against powerless inquiry commissions.
And powerful vote banks.
Against religion in politics.
And politics in religion.
Against illegal constructions.
And legal loopholes.
Against every cynic. Every non-believer.
Against the belief that nothing will change.
Against the feeling that my vote cannot make a difference.
Against every excuse for not voting.
And i will do this without fear or shame.
Because only by voting against all that is destroying our today, will i give my children something to vote for tomorrow.

I swear. Do you?

Bhavin Mehta
Lead India'09 Ambassador

Valentine's Day Out!!

Valentines day is just around the corner and many would have started thinking of suitable gifts for their loved ones.... what to buy, what not to buy, etc... But in lieu of recent events in few cities and open threats given by some so called moral polices in the name of MNS, Sri Ram sene and many such outfits, the youngsters are worried to make public appearences with thier girl/boy friend to keep the wolves away... Hmmm...

So what do you think? Does a day like valentine's day need such a protest in our country which is already filled will so much hatred or do you support this universal day of love? Or do you feel you dont really need a day to express love? What is your idea of valentine's day?

Here's your chance to voice your opinions. Be frank and speak your heart out. Whether you are for or against the celebrations, or what is your idea of a perfect valentines day date, or how you wish to spend the day with your special person, or some (love guru kind of) master tips for wannabes, some previous funny incidents, what ever related comes to your mind.... Just say it out...

Simply use the comments section. Click on the comments link on (www.mehtabhavin.blogspot.com) and use the space as a forum to voice your opinions and also check what others have to say about this issue..

Delhi 6 Music Review

The soundtrack of Delhi 6 is a refreshing experience altogether. Once again the unconventional comes from the magician Rahman.
Leading the board is the now very famous "Massakali" (my caller tune these days) which is a completely unique number having good lyrics as well. Listening to "Rehna tu" is a mesmerising experience, nice one to be completely lost thinking about someone special. The theme song of the movie "Yeh Delhi hai mere yaar" is one of the few bollywood songs that has used the real potential of metal rock, signifies the spirit of our capital. Whats interesting is that there is a completely classical song, "Bhor Bhayi"; those who know atleast little about various raagas will definitely appreciate the beauty of the song. My favourite after massakali is the awesome "Genda Phool", where the traditional beats suddenly marry bass and R n B midway and add to it exciting lyrics of the song.... Woah!
Apart from these wonderful numbers, there are a couple of religious songs, "Arziyan" and an "Aarti". The quawalli Arziyan reminds one of Khwaja mere khwaja from Jodha Akbar, but still very different, its a song of hope. "Noor" a dialouge sung by Abhishek Bachchan doesnt make a big contribution but girls might still love it.
In all, the music of Delhi 6 is not just a hit with delhites, but it really strikes a chord with the whole nation. Worth hai!!
....
(Ssshhh.... Sonam Kapoor looks soooo amazing in the film yaar... Never liked her until i fell in love with her after seeing her in Massakali.)