I am making this blog entry after almost an year ( the previous was in April 2008). Since my last post world has undergone a great change. The idea, content and its probable acceptability have induced me to make this particular blog entry.
As the title of the write-up suggests, I had a great evening at the lawns of India Gate. Oh!!!! What a weather!!! (I’ll come to that later) This has been experienced at the sidelines of an informal get-together on the occasion of our last official class of Mass Communication course at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan.
Planning
The rough planning of this meet was done in our last get-together that we did on the last day of our Electronic Media Workshop, at Nathu’s. We then had decided that we will have a similar get-together in the last few days of our classes. But it could not take any concrete shape as we could not make any plan nor we were able to sit together to come to a decision. I think, the thought was there in everybody’s mind but none could come up with any plan. Also, I think that there is a majority of the people around us who are ever ready to participate in any kind of gathering but when it comes to take initiative, none moves forward. Anyways, all these kind of notions did not come in our way, but it was not very easy. When we were going to our homes after the second last official class of our course, Sanjhi told me that Sameeksha is telling something……. I asked her and she told me that is there any plan for tomorrow?? I immediately told her ….. yeah!!!! Though I had not thought of this by any scale. Nevertheless, this “yeah” proved to be the cause for such a wonderful evening. I told Sameeksha, Sanjhi, Suniel and other frens that we are going to have a get together tomorrow at the time of our class. Nobody there seemed to be disagreeing as all knew that it’is gonna be D. K. Sharma Sir’s class which could be bunked. That time only India Gate came to my mind looking at the possible strength of our meet. I had already attended a meet at that venue with some other friends, so I had a little idea that it could be held there. WE decided that we will be at the college campus tomorrow at 6 o’clock. We signed off on that note. I did not know anything about how this evening is gonna be…..
Invitation
Now I had a self-imposed onus of organizing a get-together with the condition of making it a success. Now I was serious. I have some experience of such organizations. This experience came handy for this one too. Since morning I had only this thing in mind. I made list of the names of people who could attend it (I kept it limited to my frens and their frens). I could not concentrate on my work there in the office, thankfully, there was not any urgent or important work. I used my lunch time for the purpose of throwing invitations (though at their own cost…hahahha…… ) I gathered most of the phone numbers of frens from Sameeksha. She is a sport!!!!!! I asked her as well to call some of frens. It took me almost one and half hours to make these calls. Thank God! It was Govt phone. Calling people for this purpose was not very easy, believe me. When I was making calls, I had this apprehension that in what vein will they take my telephone call. I was talking to most of the people for the very first time. But everyone talked with proper humbleness and excitement too. First of all, there was none who told that s/he can’t be a part of it and secondly everyone was looking forward to it. I spoke to Sameeksha and conveyed her position.
The Most Difficult Part
The most difficult part was making people believe that yes we are on! We are going to have such a meet. Many of us had by 6 o’clock made to the class room. I went there and commanded them to come the college gate so that Mr. D. K. Sharma could not see us nor he call us to attend the class. (This was sad that only four of our frens stayed there to attend class, while I had already informed all of them, now I will be very keen to know how many marks they score having attended one more class than us). Gradually, we came and gathered at the gate. We had to wait for some frens like Suhani and Rupa, Ranjeet, Shazia and her close ones.
Who made it and Who Couldn’t
Can u believe it, we were 21. A big group by my own calculations, looking at fact that all of us not even properly talked to each other in whole one year. Following is the list all TWENTY ONE greats who made it: (please forgive me for spelling mistakes, if any)
1. Prem Lata
2. Ruchi (The CR)
3. Shazia
4. Reshma
5. Urvashi
6. Ek aur ladki thee, shayad Preeti naam tha who talked about Corporate Communications.
7. Ranjeet
8. Vivek
9. Sabahul
10. Vandana
11. Renu
12. Sameeksha
13. Samaa (Kashmir ki kali)
14. Suhani
15. Suniel
16. Rupa
17. Aman Narula (interesting na)
18. Ashwani
19. Sanjhi
20. Shalu
21. Me (Last but not the least)
Preeti, Rupali and Vipin could not make it for their own assignments, they certainly missed something special. Khair,,, apni-apni kismat.
Programme: Place, Ambience, Weather, Food, Drinks
Attractive title no?? All this was absolutely superb. Our get-together was successful half for the fact that we all gathered and moved forward for the venue. India Gate is the closest happening place near Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan. It is only 100 meters away from the building. We purchased cold drinks and chips-kurkure etc from a shop on the way to our destination. For this purpose, I took Prem Lata on my bike and asked the group to move. They obliged. I commanded them(not really, only requested) where to occupy the place in the India Gate Lawns.
Me and Premlata moved to another place and it was a place where we had to gather some more snacks. From this corner near Jodhpur House, we purchased samosas, Kachauris, Baalushahi (some of our frens don’t know what a Baalushahi is, This is McD generation for sure, fast…… and faster). As we were about to join the group in IGL there was heavy winds blowing for about 3-4 minutes, I apprehended that what if it were to rain. Khair, bearish nahin hui but mausam??????? It was terrific. Just fantabulous!!! Cool winds were blowing clouds there in the sky and we were upbeat, excited, full of verve and fervor, ready to experience something amazing.
And yes, it turned out to be like that, simply sublime. We were all ecstatic throughout the time we were there.
Ranjeet, host of Oye! It’s Friday
Rajneet was asked to host the meeting and do something special. And he did a funny thing…. He asked everyone to bring out sound of his/her favourite animal! Bizarre no!!! Anyways, we got away with this.
Antakshari was also a fun though everybody could not participate. Meanwhile we were up in eating and drinking the stuffs and enjoying more than that. I could see all other people present in the lawns and they were enjoying too, completely. We were the center of attraction for many who came there to spend their evening.
Most Important Thing
So far, we had achieved a great thing. We had broken the shackles of anonymity, we were becoming friends and liking the company of each other. Our inhibitions were fading and it was turning out to be intermingling session.
Shazia,Urvashi and two more had left in between owing to shortage of time. But rests of us were in a mood to enjoy. It was five to eight and Vandana was anxious to go home , we decided that we will stay there by half past eight. At the end, it was 9.15 when we went home.
Last Part and Most Significant One
The last part of our get-together was, if I can name it, “In my view, you’re”. In this part everyone of us (now 17) expressed what he or she feels about the person concerned. This was really a great exercise because it gave a chance to express positive or negative views on a particular person by a particular person. Everyone listened to everyone attentively. All were eager to know what s/he feels about him/her. Though, most of them were diplomatic, some of them were true to their heart. All expressed a common view that we were just opposite to what Mass Com Students should be like i.e. we should have been more open towards each other. Samaa was the pic of boys and Vivek was the pick of girls. I also candidly spoke about all of us.
What people told about me
I was happy that nobody told me that I found you arrogant in the beginning as it happened when I was doing Translation Course. Most of my friend told about me that they liked me. In their opinion I was good person. Some told, I m intelligent, some told, I m organized, some told I speak napa-tula and sateek, crisp and precise. Some liked my looks and hair style too. Overall I received positive reviews. Thank You guys that u judged me correctly.
At last before parting to homes, almost everyone thanked me for this meet. I tried to be humble.
At the end, we were closer friends, with wider smiles. We assured each other that even after the course, we will keep in touch. I was content at heart and happy for many a barriers were dismantled.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, April 18, 2008
Cushion Covers: A Stylish Sitting Statement
A beautiful home appeals to everyone irrespective of age, color, race and sex. A good looking house should essentially have fabulous sitting arrangement also. The sofas and other furnitures should be elegant and should match the color theme of the room. To provide higher degree of comfort to the folks sitting over the the sofa, cushions are placed. But the object which attracts the maximum admirers towards the sitting arrangements is none other than cushion covers. Beautiful as well as cozy cushion covers infuse a unique fascination to the seating places.
The most important thing in cushion covers is the texture of the material from which they are made of. As much smooth and comfortable a cushion cover is as is its likability. Another important attribute of cushion covers is their aesthetic value. How well are they looking is most significant aspect as it attracts the person to sit on.
These days cushion covers are made in numerous designs, prints and stitches. Most of the products are handmade and the work done on them also is entirely by hands. We find prints like bagru prints, block prints and bandej on cushion covers. Similarly they are adorned by the intricate zariwork and mirror work for enhancement of beauty. Cotton, silk, satin, chiffon, velvet etc. are the fabrics that cushion covers are popularly made of.
Other popular cushion cover types are sequin, knitted, embroidered and patchwork facilitated. Various export houses and stores manufacture them in customized designs and patterns. These poplar home décor products are available in market on wholesale as well as retail sale.
For all kinds of informational as well as commercial queries on cushion queries please visit India Handicraft Store
The most important thing in cushion covers is the texture of the material from which they are made of. As much smooth and comfortable a cushion cover is as is its likability. Another important attribute of cushion covers is their aesthetic value. How well are they looking is most significant aspect as it attracts the person to sit on.
These days cushion covers are made in numerous designs, prints and stitches. Most of the products are handmade and the work done on them also is entirely by hands. We find prints like bagru prints, block prints and bandej on cushion covers. Similarly they are adorned by the intricate zariwork and mirror work for enhancement of beauty. Cotton, silk, satin, chiffon, velvet etc. are the fabrics that cushion covers are popularly made of.
Other popular cushion cover types are sequin, knitted, embroidered and patchwork facilitated. Various export houses and stores manufacture them in customized designs and patterns. These poplar home décor products are available in market on wholesale as well as retail sale.
For all kinds of informational as well as commercial queries on cushion queries please visit India Handicraft Store
Photo Frames: Elegant Framing of Your Precious Moments
Some pictures become an integral part of our entire life. Some moments of our lives are so precious that we want to preserve them for ever. A memorable picture of the past moments of life like of your childhood, wedding, an outing, your toddler son or daughter, your parents, your ideal person, and various others could be given the best abode in a photo frame.
A photo frame with its inbuilt specialties not only looks impressive but preserves the inhabitant photograph for long long time from light, air, water and other foreign materials. It has not only great utilitarian value but has great aesthetic value as well. These traits of a photo frame make it an indispensable article. A wonderful and memorable photograph can be placed at home as well as work place.
Photo frames these days are manufactured with a lot of expertise and innovative designs. You can now find them in metals, wood, glass and various other materials. Designing patterns of a photo frame are the finest asset that attract the onlooker most. The most popular shapes are of square, rectangle, heart, circle, oval etc. with numerous artistic impressions over them.
Photo frames are also designed in pair of two, three or even more frames. A pair of two is most popular as they signify the union of two souls. To treasure the memory of a moment or certain moments a photo frame is the best means. These are available in the market for both wholesale as well as retail sale. You can even seek the photo frame from different regions as each place has its own specific designs and patterns and even the material used are different.
For all commercial and informational queries on photo frames, please visit India Handicraft Store.
A photo frame with its inbuilt specialties not only looks impressive but preserves the inhabitant photograph for long long time from light, air, water and other foreign materials. It has not only great utilitarian value but has great aesthetic value as well. These traits of a photo frame make it an indispensable article. A wonderful and memorable photograph can be placed at home as well as work place.
Photo frames these days are manufactured with a lot of expertise and innovative designs. You can now find them in metals, wood, glass and various other materials. Designing patterns of a photo frame are the finest asset that attract the onlooker most. The most popular shapes are of square, rectangle, heart, circle, oval etc. with numerous artistic impressions over them.
Photo frames are also designed in pair of two, three or even more frames. A pair of two is most popular as they signify the union of two souls. To treasure the memory of a moment or certain moments a photo frame is the best means. These are available in the market for both wholesale as well as retail sale. You can even seek the photo frame from different regions as each place has its own specific designs and patterns and even the material used are different.
For all commercial and informational queries on photo frames, please visit India Handicraft Store.
Fashion Jewelry: A Stylish Fashion Statement
Fashion Jewelry is the term given to a distinct kind of jewelry that is similar to the original jewelry in respect of look and style but low on quality and lasting. Fashion jewelry is also known as costume jewelry, fake jewelry and junk jewelry etc. This is used primarily for complementing the outfits worn on various occasions. The fashion jewelry ornaments are made of cheaper and less valuable materials like base metals, glass, plastic, synthetic stone and even wood.
This kind of jewelry may be low at the pricing aspects but it is flashy and full of chic and elegance. Therefore, there is no need to wonder to find that this jewelry is used by rich and affluents as well as celebrities. This fulfills the yearning for wearing trendy and stylish stuff edging past the conventional style.
The most interesting fact about fashion jewelry is that it always keeps changing. Innovation, variety and the uniqueness are the life blood of fashion jewelry. Anything that is different from the rest of the lot is fashion jewelry; anything that is bizarre and looks out of the planet is fashion jewelry. Sometimes an ornament like fashion necklace, fashion earring, fashion bracelet or set of fashion jewelry is worn just for once. Their less expensiveness helps in taking these decisions with fervor and elan.
The trade of fashion jewelry is also on all time high. The demand keep rising and markets keep flooding with them. There is huge amount of fashion jewelry trade going on around the globe. Wholesale fashion jewelry as well as retail fashion jewelry has hit the stands. The biggest beneficiaries are the consumers as they are getting elegant and stylish jewelry in rather less money. Nowadays, wearing cheap jewelry is in fashion because it has the awe that is required to look stunning.
For all kind of informational as well as commercial query on Fashion Jewelry, please visit India Handicraft Store.
This kind of jewelry may be low at the pricing aspects but it is flashy and full of chic and elegance. Therefore, there is no need to wonder to find that this jewelry is used by rich and affluents as well as celebrities. This fulfills the yearning for wearing trendy and stylish stuff edging past the conventional style.
The most interesting fact about fashion jewelry is that it always keeps changing. Innovation, variety and the uniqueness are the life blood of fashion jewelry. Anything that is different from the rest of the lot is fashion jewelry; anything that is bizarre and looks out of the planet is fashion jewelry. Sometimes an ornament like fashion necklace, fashion earring, fashion bracelet or set of fashion jewelry is worn just for once. Their less expensiveness helps in taking these decisions with fervor and elan.
The trade of fashion jewelry is also on all time high. The demand keep rising and markets keep flooding with them. There is huge amount of fashion jewelry trade going on around the globe. Wholesale fashion jewelry as well as retail fashion jewelry has hit the stands. The biggest beneficiaries are the consumers as they are getting elegant and stylish jewelry in rather less money. Nowadays, wearing cheap jewelry is in fashion because it has the awe that is required to look stunning.
For all kind of informational as well as commercial query on Fashion Jewelry, please visit India Handicraft Store.
Metal Handicrafts: Making All Aspects of Life Beautiful
The discovery of metal was a phenomenal development in the history of mankind. It ended the volatility of the stone and wooden tools. In sync with time, the technology to caste the metal was invented and it was followed by the large scale manufacturing of metal artifacts including utility articles, useful tools, and weapons. The discovery of metal and the technology of metal casting completely replaced the roots of human civilizations for the entire future generations.
In the modern times, several advanced technologies of metal casting have been invented and the urban and rural scenario is predominantly changed. Not only numerous mega structures are being raised with the help of metals but endless number of utility items are also now metal-centered. Besides, innumerable items of art are being manufactured in metals. Precious metals like gold and silver mainly used for jewelry whereas other metals like bronze, copper and brass are used widely for art and craft purposes.
For home decoration, metallic artifacts have become the most sought after items.Home décor items like candle holders, wall hangings, sculptures, and various others are now grabbed within hours from the selling outlets. The flatwares are a popular category of metal utility articles. You will find umpteen numbers of designs and patterns on the flatwares. Stainless steel is liked by all and its trade also is widespread.
The trade of metal handicrafts is now being done in high volumes. Wholesale as well as retail products are in demand all over the world. Indian metal handicrafts are liked by a big number of import houses in the west. Flatwares caste in various themes are the commodities that now selling like hot cakes.
For all kinds informational as well as commercial inquiry on Wholesale Metal Handicrafts, please visit India Handicraft Store
In the modern times, several advanced technologies of metal casting have been invented and the urban and rural scenario is predominantly changed. Not only numerous mega structures are being raised with the help of metals but endless number of utility items are also now metal-centered. Besides, innumerable items of art are being manufactured in metals. Precious metals like gold and silver mainly used for jewelry whereas other metals like bronze, copper and brass are used widely for art and craft purposes.
For home decoration, metallic artifacts have become the most sought after items.Home décor items like candle holders, wall hangings, sculptures, and various others are now grabbed within hours from the selling outlets. The flatwares are a popular category of metal utility articles. You will find umpteen numbers of designs and patterns on the flatwares. Stainless steel is liked by all and its trade also is widespread.
The trade of metal handicrafts is now being done in high volumes. Wholesale as well as retail products are in demand all over the world. Indian metal handicrafts are liked by a big number of import houses in the west. Flatwares caste in various themes are the commodities that now selling like hot cakes.
For all kinds informational as well as commercial inquiry on Wholesale Metal Handicrafts, please visit India Handicraft Store
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Painting Themes: Soul of a painting
There are so many admirers of paintings. But this admiration is not in general nature. People have become more particular about their choices of art work. A person who adores oil painting may not be the admirer of water color painting. Similarly, a person who reveres biblical paintings may not have any interest in paintings of the renaissance period. I want to assert here that theme is the most important feature of an art piece. It is the most essential element of the painting. It is the life of an art work. The theme of the painting gives an orientation to the creation.
There may be end number of themes in painting field. God and goddesses, animal figures, court scenes, romance, nature, mythology, literature, folk lore – almost everything in life and imagination can become the theme for a painting. For example in nature paintings, there are so many themes adopted like skyscapes, landscapes, riverscapes, seascapes etc. In landscape paintings again, there may be so many themes like Abstract Landscape Paintings, Acrylic Landscape Painting, American Landscape Painters, American Landscape Painting, Chinese Landscape Paintings, Landscape Oil Paintings, Urban Landscape Painting, Watercolor Landscape, Romantic Landscape Painting, Renaissance Landscape Paintings, and Oil Painting Landscape.
In case of oil paintings too, there can be so many sub themes. On the basis of medium too, painting themes are selected. Oil, watercolor, pastel colors, ink etc. are the media that are chosen for painting. Similarly, animal themes may include Camel Paintings, Cat Paintings, Elephant Paintings many more.
Fore more interesting informations on various painting themes, please visit http://www.ethnicpaintings.com/painting-by-themes/
There may be end number of themes in painting field. God and goddesses, animal figures, court scenes, romance, nature, mythology, literature, folk lore – almost everything in life and imagination can become the theme for a painting. For example in nature paintings, there are so many themes adopted like skyscapes, landscapes, riverscapes, seascapes etc. In landscape paintings again, there may be so many themes like Abstract Landscape Paintings, Acrylic Landscape Painting, American Landscape Painters, American Landscape Painting, Chinese Landscape Paintings, Landscape Oil Paintings, Urban Landscape Painting, Watercolor Landscape, Romantic Landscape Painting, Renaissance Landscape Paintings, and Oil Painting Landscape.
In case of oil paintings too, there can be so many sub themes. On the basis of medium too, painting themes are selected. Oil, watercolor, pastel colors, ink etc. are the media that are chosen for painting. Similarly, animal themes may include Camel Paintings, Cat Paintings, Elephant Paintings many more.
Fore more interesting informations on various painting themes, please visit http://www.ethnicpaintings.com/painting-by-themes/
Handicrafts: Beautifying Homes and Lives
Handicraft is the term given to an artifact made by using conventional methods and tools. It is characterized by minimum or no use of machines. Early civilizations witnessed the making of handicrafts for various purposes. A particular section of the people began making handicrafts for royalty or the influential people of the period, for trade and commerce and for the general public. Indus Valley Civilization in India observed the mass production of pottery and beads for the purposes mentioned above. The invention of the metallurgical techniques led to a great development in the production of metal handicrafts. Copper was the first metal to be discovered and numerous artifacts were made in copper and bronze. Similarly gold and silver and finally iron proved to be decisive in the metallurgical advancements.
Handicrafts could be made in several other mediums too. Stone crafts, glass crafts, wood crafts, paper crafts, and textiles are just a few examples. There are innumerable handicrafts that are made by mixing more than one medium too. In the beginning, handicrafts were made for the utility purposes. But once the utility purpose was successfully served, the handicrafts were made for decorative purposes. Several handicrafts now decorate the favorite places of the people like homes, offices, gardens, halls and others.
Textile and jewelry are the crafts that are an integral part of the lives of everyone. These crafts are now in highly advanced age and their trade is over multi-billion dollars.
Handicrafts are nowadays an important commodity for trade and commerce. The trade volume is consistently growing. In a country, like India, where there is a big portion of population involved in making handicrafts, this factor will bring a good change. Countries like Thailand, China, Mexico, India, Indonesia and Bangladesh are powerhouses of handicrafts. The economies of these countries are getting a fillip after the commercialization of handicrafts on large scale.
For all kinds of general and commercial queries on Handicrafts, please visit, http://indiahandicraftstore.com
Handicrafts could be made in several other mediums too. Stone crafts, glass crafts, wood crafts, paper crafts, and textiles are just a few examples. There are innumerable handicrafts that are made by mixing more than one medium too. In the beginning, handicrafts were made for the utility purposes. But once the utility purpose was successfully served, the handicrafts were made for decorative purposes. Several handicrafts now decorate the favorite places of the people like homes, offices, gardens, halls and others.
Textile and jewelry are the crafts that are an integral part of the lives of everyone. These crafts are now in highly advanced age and their trade is over multi-billion dollars.
Handicrafts are nowadays an important commodity for trade and commerce. The trade volume is consistently growing. In a country, like India, where there is a big portion of population involved in making handicrafts, this factor will bring a good change. Countries like Thailand, China, Mexico, India, Indonesia and Bangladesh are powerhouses of handicrafts. The economies of these countries are getting a fillip after the commercialization of handicrafts on large scale.
For all kinds of general and commercial queries on Handicrafts, please visit, http://indiahandicraftstore.com
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