Hoax - slayed!

The hottest status message of people on their IM window or buzzing mail to be circulated among us -
'UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

Announces INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM as the BEST National Anthem in the World.

Please forward this to all the Indians.

PROUD TO BE INDIAN!...'

which is nothing but a internet rumour. I agree any national would feel that his/her national anthem is the best in the world. But a flash news claiming that UNESCO has officially declared this?? Isn't this a bit a too far? These internet spammers have tried to cash on our national spirit. Think once...an organization of such stature..why would it discriminate among its member countries and spark off a potential strife? After all its mission is to promote the feeling of unity amongst the makind and forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues.
I've seen this 2 weeks ago. As soon as i saw it, tried 'googling' it. No use. There was no news what so ever on this issue, even on the official site of so claimed UNESCO. I was wondering at the pace internet rumours and mail forwards circulate amongst us. And that too this rumour was nudging the Indian spirit in everyone. People couldn't resist but share the news/rumour without even verifying the fact. Result - mails spamming everyone's inbox. More information on hoax here
Of course, spam mails are not new to us. Remember, the ghost photo at Sunderbans, Karnataka, or a mail claiming that some crack head multi-billionaire is sharing his wealth and you could be a part of this if you forward the email or say ' Pass on the divine message from great lord. Do not break the circle, for you will suffer seven years of bad luck. Pass this on and you will win crores.'
What crap. Are people such loopy to beleive in all this? I was frustrated at this kind of messages at one moment. I literally had to block my friends who usually send this kind of stuff. It could get on my nerves at times. C'mon friends lets show some responsibilty in forwarding mails to our friends. Do not play with peoples beliefs and sentiments.
Share. But do not spam. Even Unknowingly.

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And after many many years......

And after many many many years.....the 'brat' returns to the workshop amidst seriously hectic work schedule, stressful chores and some fruitful trips. I was planning on to update my blog since ages. I know ..i know...there is not much of a history to this blog that i can say ages. I've realized one thing, it is not easy to run a blog as it is to start one. Though i knew this from the very beginning, i assumed i'd never fall for that. Overconfidence, I guess. Actually, it is not tough to write but it is tough to get the initiative and pen it down or rather should i say key it in? To add fuel to the fire, along came a few weekend trips, some long workdays and a looooong awaited India trip, my blog took the backseat. Once i came back it seemed that my boss was having his revenge on me for the two weeks he let me off. I was made to work for 12 hrs a day straight for a week. For a moment i felt like i understood what my friends in IT companies complain all the time. Poor souls.. sometimes have to work on weekends too. I'm glad that there is no weekend work policy here in US.
For those of you guys who do not know, i was in India for two weeks in the last week of August.
India trip definitely filled new energy in me in spite of exhaustive two weeks i spent over there. There wasn't a moment i leisurely sat down and thought ' ahaaa...this is the moment!'. I was at the beach, my favorite place, only to meet up with some friend and only used it as a get together point to go elsewhere. So moral of the story....I definitely need more holidays.
India trip was a success in its own sense. After you spend time with your family and friends,attend a close buddy's marriage, a cousin's flash engagement, drive a bike which you are passionate about, and most of all get a positive break in some high priority issue that you have been pushing aside, can't you call that a successful trip?
On looking back at the trip, I'm glad that i met some old friends after years, sorry that i still could not meet some, thankful that there was some'one' to run along with me, angry that it had to be over in such a short time and extremely frustrated at my painstaking journey. it would take up a whole new post to give details about the memorable travel experiences. I think i should feel good that at least the trip was worth the screwed up-travel.
A special thanks to my bro for having let me drive his priced possession, 'Royal Enfield Thunderbird' which he bought it all the way from B'lore to Vizag just for my driving pleasure. It was awesome experience to drive a bike that powerful. A ride on that beast simply pumps that positive energy in you showing as a gleam in your eyes and contentment on your face. You simply have to ride it to 'feel' it.
Well...that's it. My only point in today's posting was to let people know that I'm still in the rat race.I'm back. I hope that i can keep this tempo up and keep my readers updated. There are still lot of experiences to share. Watch out for them.
Now i can have a peaceful sleep. Good night everyone.

P.s: No, I will not have maggi three times a day.

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