Books.....Five Point someone.....Chetan Bhagat

Hmmmm....as promised I am back after finishing my second book by Chetan Bhagat.... Yes I know what you guys are thinking.... pretty fast eh!... I like his style of writing... well another narration by Chetan about being an IITian.... but I would like to say here that every student undergoing a professional course passes through a similar phase as described here..... Three guys Alok, Ryan & Hari get into the prestegious IIT to etch out a future for themselves...but are aghast (atleast Ryan feels) when they realize their life will be a routine for the next 4 years minus the simple joys of life....some creative ways to beat the system....and they end up just short of being deprived their degrees.....the description is so real to life.... I appreciate the authors ability to connect all emotions (friendship, love, parents, joy...) in a single thread as he builds on the story.... well yet another good read....hope to feel the same at the end of the third book "The three mistakes of my life"......adios

Books...One night at the callcentre...Chetan Bhagat

Hi again... I am excited about writing this post.... second book in a row which has actually brought back my interest to read books....I mean the demeanor of the book is  so simple but yet energetic....I read it like a marathon....when I actually finished it was 4am..I guess that is when the shift at a call centre ends :) ...the storyline is very continuous and racy....like you don't feel like dropping the book before you actually read the last page.... "Change we can" (Hail Obama for coining this) applying to the writing scene in India..... language easily understood, plot is local or desi, good mix of emotions..... all in all a superb read......The plot revolves around these call centre agents Shyam, Vroom, Priyanka, Esha, Radhika & Military Uncle, their upheavals in life brought to the fore using humor and ofcourse not to forget the typical highly educated but dumb boss Mr. Bakshi (atleast I could relate to the incidents described) ..... "HELLO" the Salman starrer recently released is actually inspired by this book....guess what, I bought the Chetan Bhagat triplet in a good deal I thought...my next read is Five Point Something... adios

Travel....WoodrichEnclave....

Ha spring.....the season of holy matrimony. My friends have decide to take the plunge this year (atlast), so what better way to celebrate than have a Bachelor's/Bachelorette's party. So ten of us, swooped down on this place "WOODRICH ENCLAVE" on doddaballapur road. Well nothing much to talk on the drive as it is well laid tarmac all the way(road to international airport what else do you expect) till you reach the glowsign with the picture on the left. The last 2kms is kuccha road from the main road,  wherein you need to take a right after a little over the first 1km to reach the huge entry gate of this resort. 

To talk about the place, you are surrounded by greenery all around but well layed out. Cottages are pretty decent with attached toilets and bath. The cottages can house six people comfortably with individual single cots. The entire setup with breakfast, lunch & dinner will cost you INR 1000 per head. So carry your booze and you are all set for a long night of drink, dine and dance(we were up until 4am in the morn). There is no end to anything until you stear clear from other fellow occupants. Play music within your reserved premises and have a ball. 

Food is pretty decent, no complaints but you will have adhere to specific time (its not a restraunt, its a buffet). Other amenities listed are swimming pool, jacuzzi, indoor badminton, etc (you will find the list as you enter). If you are really game, take a early morning drive to Nandihills(just 24kms) to catch the Sun early on the rise.

Books...White Tiger...Arvind Adiga

Hmmm...finally I finished reading the 2008 booker prize winner book "White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga. I had borrowed it from my dear friend shankar like two months back. We were supposed to have a review session post my reading. But things went into a tizzy with the recession and I just could not get back into finishing the book. Coming to talk about the book, the author has really kept the flow simple and intriguing. The characterization is also perfect. He has like pictured the life of the central character from being a toddler to finally a successful enterpreneur in simple and logical flow of events. The beauty of the book is actually this. To cut the long story short, the book actually gives you the picture of a common man who is smart, who braves poverty and dares to dream to be out of drudgery. All in all a very fine effort by the author and worth the recognition.

The start

Hmmmm..... finally I guess... been prodding on this idea to start a blog.... inspired by my techie buddies.... hope to do enough justice to the title given to my blog....