3rd March 2014 – 9th Mar 2014 [Elections fever starts]

“The only love that I really believe in is a mother’s love for her children.”
― Karl Lagerfeld 

Haresh Kukreja, Savi’s husband met with his third accident in Dundh. He is a gentle, soft spoken, hard working contractor. Currently he is working on his project in Dundh, his birth place. A 14 year old boy, knocked the scoter he was riding with his brand new car, breaking his knee cap. The boy turned out to be nephew of local Don!  Haresh was brought to Sachati Hospital and operated for fracture. They have put a knee plate and have already started physiotherapy.

More than physical issue, the mental tension is eating Savi. She feels that the medical problem is sorted out and manageable,. Soon, he will be hale and hearty soon. The real problem is to face next 4-5 months of idleness.Pinky - Dhwani - Avi & Myself had a brief visit at Sancheti Hospital, where Haresh to recovering. He looked good, resting with full leg in cast, as Bindiya had in 2000. Haresh's sister was meeting us for first time. 'Pinky-Dhwani have come from school.' This was true as both are working in same school, one as administrator and one as consultant. This statement brought surprised look on Haresh's sister face, and after some swift nudging, she believed that both are still studying in school,in other words they are school going girls!  Pinky - Dhwani were hugely flattered and happy to know that they are considered college girls!!

Arnav Nanda

General elections are announced on 5^th March. India is largest democracy, five time bigger then next largest, USA! The results will be announced on 16^th May. What a day, it will be. For next 70 days, news channels will be cornering highest TRP. They started with a bang, when AAP Party was targeted in Lucknow, Gujrat and Delhi. There will be lots of drama, accusations, counter accusations’, sting operations, debates, analysis, predictions, Exit Polls, Surprises and behind the door activities, big deals and what not. Arvind Kejriwal may turn out the next Mahatma Gandhi of Indian Politics, post independence. All he wants is clean politics and good governance. What he is trying to achieve, looks impossible, but the recent assembly win has created hope in every one. And after hearing his interview on TV, I also have started in believing him. Even if he comes in opposition in substantial way, India's growth is assured.  

We Indian’s, specially males, think 365 days are for women, whereas as per western culture, one day is, i.e. 8^th March is for women. And like sheep, Indian women are discarding 364 days and celebrating only one day of the year as women day. What an irony! Pinky – Muskan – Dhwani ganged up and celebrated with few friends ‘Women Day’ at Atlantis.

 

by P G Dodeja

Words Women Use

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means one-half hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes.. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in, fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint.. Just say you're welcome. (This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - which is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' -- that will bring on a 'whatever '.)

(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F-- YOU!

(9) Don't worry about it, I've got it: Another dangerous statement , meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking, 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response, refer to # 3.