News

 We have witnessed a global recession in 2008 & it seems like things might get better in 2009.  The recession fueled many jokes & everyone I met spoke about the recession as if they knew more than the experts.  By the way no expert could predict the recession so there must be no expert in this line, everyone had got their knowledge from the news channels & then by discussing with US returned NRIs, who must be tired of explaining what a sub prime loan is!

 

I watch the news channels for entertainment & read the newspaper for celebrity updates… but then where do I get the news from?  Google

Trust me it’s the best source of news.

We have 24 hrs news channels which should be called as 20 hrs ad channels because there’s hardly any news & if they get some bit of it, they repeat it for 4 hrs

I’ve noticed that the best news channel is DD News!!

Please watch it if you want to hear the news and nothing else, but let me tell u  if u start watching DD News you wont be part of the bunch of self imposed “knowledgeable” people.  So please think & choose, all the best

Blogging

When I first saw a blog site, I felt Blogging is really interesting, especially when you write regularly.  U gain friends in followers & the comments are something to look forward to.  Also I always wanted to write a diary but then never could even start with it.  So I took up blogging, unfortunately I haven’t been regular L but it seems my interest has been revoked and Im inspired to blog daily by the one & only Big B – Amitabh Bachan.  One of my friend showed me the link & I rubbished it off cos I never thought BigB would write a blog himself – I told him some of his assistant must be writing & im sure it never gets updated.  But u got to see it to believe it – http://bigb.bigadda.com/

This doesn’t seem to be an assistants job…. & it gets updated daily.. for the last 1 yr or more.  I know its sort of commercialized cos the company pays him to blog it seems so.

He does it for money..hmm ya but he himself does the typing, which is very rare in hindi film stars, cos they are groomed to be uneducated!!

Anyways I like the blog & I do keep reading the posts & I did comment once as well.

Im  a big fan of Amitabh Bachans movies from the 1970s.. not after that.

 

A big HI to all visiting this post J Keep blogging !

Chelsea win a trophy!

Guus Hiddink got the farewell he wanted as Chelsea recovered from conceding the fastest goal in final history to beat Everton.  So finally Chelsea have won a final !!

Am I a demented Pathan?

I have a hunch that I am crack, haha that’s wht my friends tell me.  Im just trying to figure out whether the cause for this is the Pathan gene.. cos if it is then I need not worry, infact id be happy!

Atleast I have retained some of the gene pool.

 

Sounds crazy, right? Ya but then that’s how its supposed to be.. Hmm for people who don’t understand, don’t waste your time trying to understand this.

 

Part of my craziness can be described as childish, cos most of the time im fooling around, making fun of frnds & mimicking guys in office.   Sounds funny?  try mimicking yr Manager in front of the whole team Ive done that & he wanted me to to it once more cos he liked it.  Ive done the same in college with the professors who were a bit embarrassed cos I was making fun of them – sorry guys, don’t mind it cos u did deserve it !

 

Apart from the childish nature there are times which make me take a decision instantaneously & I feel pretty confident about that. At times I just feel nothing will go wrong ever.  But such a world / life doesn’t exist & I know that.  Ive come across a lot of people in the last 27 yrs of my life & they have been pretty diverse.  What I did observe in most of them which was strikingly different from myself was that they follow what the world does.  I mean they have a fear of taking their own decisions cos they aren’t confident enuf. Also many people just become a log in the river kind & do what others are doing without thinking for a second.  I don’t feel that’s right all the time, I mean ok u can do things like going for a well known brand of car cos yr neighbour got it, but u need not go & get the offer he got in a mall for a product u don’t need.  Surprisingly most people do this & feel they are pretty smart.  May Allah guide them cos they are the most foolish people around.

Did I just prove that Pathans are crazy but not fools?? WOW J

Even God has a Sense of Humor

God was in the process of creating the universe. And he was explaining to his subordinates ‘Look everything should be in balance. For example, after every 10 deer there should be a lion. Look here my fellow angels, here is the country of the United States . I have blessed them with prosperity and money. But at the same time I have given them insecurity and tension…. And here is Africa . I have given them beautiful nature. But at the same time, I have given them climatic extremes. And here is South America . I have given them lots of forests. But at the same time, I have given them lesser land so that they would have to cut off the forests… So you see fellows, everything should be in balance.’

One of the angels asked…

‘God, what is this extremely beautiful country here?’

 

God said……… ‘Ahah…that is the crown piece of all. ‘ INDIA ‘, my most precious creation. It has understanding and friendly People, Sparkling streams and serene mountains, a culture which speaks of the great tradition that they live, technologically brilliant and with a heart of gold…..

The angel was quite surprised: ‘But god you said everything should be in balance.’

God replied – ‘Look at the neighbors I gave them.’

“Na-pak”istan

 

Whats been going on since the partition is extremely sad.  Both sides are to blame for but Pakistan have been frustrating for India more than India being for Pak.   The problem is that they have a feeling Kashmir was snatched away forcefully cos @ the time of partition Kashmir wanted to be independent & India forced them to join India.  Now Pak has got 1/3 of Kashmir, China has got 1/3 & the rest is a mess with the military living around some handful of residents!  The recent elections in J & K have silenced the Paki media.. Which is unknown in India, but I feel it must be as rubbish & full of crap as in India, so I don’t care what the media feels / portrays.

 

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/JK_poll_result_leaves_Pak_media_cold/articleshow/3909864.cms

 

What I do feel bad is the government of Pak, is always lying.  Islamic Republic of Pakistan?? I guess its time for a change in name.. “Napaak”-istan yahi sahi naam hai in logo ke liye.  Their military is a terrorist organization.. Nothing less than Israel / USA.

Lashkar, Hizbul, ISI, Dawood, Jamaat ud daava.. etc.. this is the Pak military.. sick isn’t it?

& the ministers are saying we are prepared for war & all Pakistanis will fight till their last breath… are u gone nuts u foolish creatures? WAR will only destroy & it will destroy Pakistan completely & India to some extend.  Pak has got to get bombed this time it seems like they want it now… Indias ManMohan Singh is too mild a person to lead a country like India.  Which is even more frustating for the youth like me.. cos I feel a professor is the leader of my country.. how the hell can he save us???

Indian army has done its part in increasing the hatred amongst the Pakistanis by killing the innocent youth from Kashmir & claiming them to be Terrorists.. Also by sheltering Modi, Advani, Bal Thackerey, RSS, VHP.. etc, we cant expect Pak to release Dawood & Masood Azhar.  I believe in justice.. “Akbar style”  koi bi galat ho usko pakadna chahiye.. This means India has to gear up to get rid of these villains & say look Pak we are getting rid of them so now yr turn…. This insanity of goonda raj has to end.  Otherwise people like me.. when we lose our jobs(due to recession) will create a “Krantikari group”  & get rid of all the villains..  Do something someone & fast.

Khuda ki kasam

“Khuda ki kasam, hum mohabbat ke dushman nahi hai, magar apne usoolo ke ghulam hai” this dialogue from Mughal-e-Azam is my favourite.. it depicts the character of Akbar. Its not easy to be a person like Akbar.. I appreciate the way he stood by his principles. Some other dialogues from the classic film are : “Anarkali, Salim ki mohabbat tumhe marne nahin degi aur hum tumhe jeene nahin…” I like this one a lot as well – Shahensha Akbar – “Hamara Hindustan koi tumhara dil nahin hai laundi jispar hukumat kare ” Shehzada Salim – “Toh mera dil bhi aapka Hindusthan nahin hai, jo aap uspar hukumat kare” The intensity between Dilip Kumar & Prithvi Raj Kapoor is amazing.. especially the scene in which Madhubala faints in Salims arms when Akbar sees them both together, theres no dialogue said but the direction is so marvelous that a lot is said just by the expressions of the actors, thats something to learn from for the current breed of directors who are completely crap. This film was an epic and will remain so forever.. cant beat the hardwork & efforts put in by everyone for more than a decade just for 1 film!!

Quick Preparation to Welcome Ramzaan.

Assalamu Alaikum.. Wa’Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatahu

A Quick preparation for RAMZAAN

1. Start reading Quran daily after Salat al-Fajr.

2. Spend some time listening to recitations from the Quran.

3. Train yourself to go bed early so that you can wake up for Salat al-Fajr.

4. Keep yourself in a state of Wudu (Ablution) most of the time.

5. Evaluate yourself daily before going bed.

6. Thank Allah for good deeds, and repent to Him for your mistakes and sins.

7. Start giving Sadaqah daily, no matter how little. Make it a habit like eating and drinking.

8. Find time to pray extras, such as Tahajjud prayers.

9. Spend more time reading Islamic books, especially the Quran, Hadith, and Fiqh.

10. Find time to help others with your wisdom, knowledge and other talents.

11. Try to write articles on Islam for Muslims as well as for non-Muslims.

12. Associate with Muslim scholars / ulama and other pious people so that you may learn from them.

13. Train yourself to do good, render free service to others to seek the pleasure of Allah.

 

What to avoid : 

1. Avoid/reduce watching TV/Online Movies etc.; instead spend more time reading the Quran and other Islamic literature.

2. Avoid looking at unlawful pictures, whether magazines, department store catalogs or otherwise.

3. Spend free time in Masjid, Islamic organizations and make that a daily habit.

4 . If you smoke, try to reduce daily usage; otherwise Ramadan will be very difficult for you to observe.

5 . If you have friends who do not practice the teaching of Islam, try to avoid socializing with them.

6 . If you travel a lot on business, try to do more local business, so you can be more closer to your family and community.

7 . If you are used to staying up till midnight, try to go to bed earlier, so that you will be able to wake up early for Salat al-Fajr and Tahajjud prayers as well.

To prepare ourselves before the month of Ramadan arrives is far better than waiting till it comes. To prepare ourselves for anything in life is a sign of wisdom and maturity. No one is assured of living one day more; tomorrow may not come. So hurry and benefit from blessings and rewards from Allah.

Remember: “Time is not money or gold; it is life itself and is limited. You must begin to appreciate every moment of your life and always strive to make the best use of it.”

 

A Quick Checklist

1. Make a resolve to win the maximum favor of Allah by performing extra Voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), making frequent Dua and increased remembrance (Dhikr).

2. Try to recite some Holy Quran after every Prayer. In fact if you read 3-4 pages after every Prayer you can easily finish the entire Quran in Ramadan!

3. Study the Tafseer (commentary) every morning.

4. Invite a person you are not very close with or your relatives to your home for Iftaar, at least once a week (Weekend). You will notice the blessings in your relationships!

5. Bring life to your family! Everyday, try to conclude the fast with your family and spend some quality time together to understand each other better.

6. Give gifts on Eid to at least 5 people: 2 to your family members, 2 to your good friends, and 1 to a person whom you love purely for the sake of Allah.

7. Make commitment to join Islamic study circles to learn more about Islam and improve your own life.

8. Donate generously to the Masjid, Islamic organizations, and any where people are in need or oppressed. “Because Ramadan, is a month of sharing!”

9. Share month of Ramadan and its teachings of peace and patience with your neighbours.

10. Sleep little, eat little! Make sure you do not defeat the purpose of fasting by over-indulging in food and being lazy.

11. Seek the rare and oft-neglected rewards of the night better than 1000 months (Laylatul-Qadr / Shab-e-Qadr).

12. Weep in private for the forgiveness of your sins: Ramadan is the month of forgiveness and Allah’s Mercy! It’s never too late.

13. Learn to control your tongue and lower your gaze. Remember the Prophet’s (pbuh) warning that lying, backbiting, and a lustful gaze all violate the Ramadan fast!

14. Encourage others to enjoin and love goodness, and to abandon everything that Allah dislikes. Play the role of a Da’ee (one who invites to Allah) with zeal, passion, and sympathy.

15. Experience the joy of Tahajjud prayers late at night and devote yourself purely and fully to Allah in the Itikaf retreat during the last 10 days of Ramadan

 

 

 

 

Typical Software Engineer

Ive been working as a software engineer for the last 4 years and what ive noticed is that most of us have common ideas.  We all prefer to do a survey on the net n then go out to the market!  If were going to some new place, we use google maps to find out the route~ Basically we rely on the net to give us a picture of what we are going in for.. guess what, it does help a lot.  Theres practically everything on the net these days… if u don’t find it on wikipedia, its gonna be there on some1s blog..  even the local marwadi kirana walas info is there on the net.. aur kya chahiye. Just keep googling and youll get a lotta info.. I do read a lot on the net and I keep telling my sister what I read n share the knowledge (atleast I feel I get wiser when I read something ) She thought ive started to take interest in reading books !!! & she gifted me a 1000 Rs voucher of a popular bookstore.  I somehow managed to find a remote controlled car in that budget!  She told me im crazy to buy a toy from a bookstore n I said she was crazy to think id buy something to read..  My grand-dad was a principal of Anglo Urdu school in Poona and my dad was a journalist @ Khaleej Times.. so I do have a legacy which should make me read.. I don’t read novels, only the newspaper (for a couple of hrs) and some technology magazines / readers digest.  But I do read extensively on the net… ive read a lot about the Mughals and Tipu Sultan and about Afghanistan.  I love these topics.. just keep getting more n more info everytime I read it!  Getting back to the topic.. what I meant to say is that most software guys are typical stereotypes .. at times mechanical. Its very common for us to use a calc for doing 2*2 it happens all the time.  Ive also tried to use the search option while reading the news paper, especially when it’s a huge topic~

 

Hmm but theres nothing wrong in it, its funny & can seem stupid to people from other professions.  Ab aise hi hai bhai kya kare !

Im back to being Assem!

Finally ive got back to being the person I was..  now I got time !!! for all frnds family everyone, it was nice to be busy for a while and people in my family couldn’t understand why I didn’t get time all of a sudden – well I was busy with office work that’s it but its unusal for me and more so for the people around me, specially my family.  My mom can understand but the others.. well its ok they never thot id ever get busy haha strange na, I am like that, I do what I want when I want.  I cant be dictated / commanded.. so its good im not in the army, sab gadbad ho jata nahi to.

Ive resolved to write smaller posts of late, but ill write something interesting soon, nothing sensational just some plain n simple posts, which are extremely glamorous haha just kidding.  I am frank n I say what I feel is right n ive never been wrong so far.  Once my aunt told me her daughters were going for a personality development class so even I should be going to 1. She said it brought a lotta change in her daughters n she felt itll help me as well.  I was a kid then, but I told her “Your daughters need a personality development class, but I dont” – she just went silent for a while.. Later on I realized what I said actually meant that her daughters didn’t have a good personality n needed some toning!!!  Im sorry aunty I didn’t mean to hurt u but then, dats the fact, I got a decent personality n I see no reason to change / upgrade myself!  Friends think alike and they adore me for that.

 

Im listening to songs on ma cell, I like this singer – Atif Aslam.. his voice is so different and he makes singing sound so easy.  I didn’t try to sing his songs.. they are better sung by him

What I mean by saying im back to being Assem is that ive got no work right now ahahahahahhahhhahah  Thanks to the Software Industry – it just works this way.. sometimes u have work otherwise yr sitting idle.  So it feels awkward to do loads o work, n some guys say its abnormal to be idle.. I don’t think being idle is being abnormal, its an art which we guys in IT have perfected heheheehehhehe  I used to tell my family ppl that they should make use of me cos I can do any work in Poona for them and ive got loads of time..  I remember telling my cousin whod come from Canada that, generally im free, sometimes I do have work & she was at a loss of words, she said she didn’t imagine people could stay with sooo much time,.. cos Canada is a place where time is money.. not that India isn’t such a place.. but people are much more lazy in the sub continent for sure.

 

Hmm I guess this sums up the post for today Bye for now ~