You don't need a degree in biotechnology to appreciate these photographs:
Microscope Photography
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Leaves of Grass
Although i don't usually read poems, i happened to read one worth sharing. This one's by the American philosopher poet Walt Whitman.
Whoever you are holding me now in hand,
Without one thing all will be useless,
I give you fair warning before you attempt me further,
I am not what you supposed, but far different.
Who is he that would become my follower?
Who would sign himself a candidate for my affections?
The way is suspicious, the result uncertain, perhaps destructive,
You would have to give up all else, I alone would
expect to be your sole & exclusive standard,
Your novitiate would even then be long & exhausting,
The whole past theory of your life & all conformity to the lives around you would have to be abandoned,
Therefore release me now before troubling yourself
any further, let go your hand from my shoulders,
Put me down and depart on your way.
From "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman.
Whoever you are holding me now in hand,
Without one thing all will be useless,
I give you fair warning before you attempt me further,
I am not what you supposed, but far different.
Who is he that would become my follower?
Who would sign himself a candidate for my affections?
The way is suspicious, the result uncertain, perhaps destructive,
You would have to give up all else, I alone would
expect to be your sole & exclusive standard,
Your novitiate would even then be long & exhausting,
The whole past theory of your life & all conformity to the lives around you would have to be abandoned,
Therefore release me now before troubling yourself
any further, let go your hand from my shoulders,
Put me down and depart on your way.
From "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Change is happiness
Have u seen the new Videocon ads?
The new logo is amazing - the green 'V' looks young and refreshing.
The font looks great too.
Really liked the ad - Chow mouw, chow mouw...
(For those who have not seen the ad, take a look @ this.)
And yes, change IS happiness :)
The new logo is amazing - the green 'V' looks young and refreshing.
The font looks great too.
Really liked the ad - Chow mouw, chow mouw...
(For those who have not seen the ad, take a look @ this.)
And yes, change IS happiness :)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
New Vodafone ads?
Did you notice the new Vodafone ads featuring the pug?
After the great Zoozoo ads, i don't understand why almost every other TV channel shows the new ads featuring the little gal and the adorable dog.
Yes, the pug (originally featured for Hutch) is back and very happy to help...
Is Vodafone trying to project a customer-centric image?
Maybe.
I love the new ads but would still like to see the Zoozoo ads.
After the great Zoozoo ads, i don't understand why almost every other TV channel shows the new ads featuring the little gal and the adorable dog.
Yes, the pug (originally featured for Hutch) is back and very happy to help...
Is Vodafone trying to project a customer-centric image?
Maybe.
I love the new ads but would still like to see the Zoozoo ads.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
New year - Introspection?
The new year's just arrived. This reminds me of something I read about 9/11 a couple of months ago.
As each year fades into the last
As time keeps marching along
As the spotlight fades
and the memories begin
To not be as vivid - as strong
We all struggle in intensely private ways
With all that's happened that day, and since
I know how i struggle to find some peace
When so much never made any sense
But, i know i'm not alone in all these
Emotions that i feel
The pain that still burns in my broken heart
Each tear i still cry is still real
So - I still must pause - this day - every year
Each 26th of November - and look within
And look to the heavens - and pray -
Yes. I pray. And remember.
- From the cartoon strip NANCY by Guy and Brad Gilchrist
(The original strip had 11th of September instead of 26th of November.)
As each year fades into the last
As time keeps marching along
As the spotlight fades
and the memories begin
To not be as vivid - as strong
We all struggle in intensely private ways
With all that's happened that day, and since
I know how i struggle to find some peace
When so much never made any sense
But, i know i'm not alone in all these
Emotions that i feel
The pain that still burns in my broken heart
Each tear i still cry is still real
So - I still must pause - this day - every year
Each 26th of November - and look within
And look to the heavens - and pray -
Yes. I pray. And remember.
- From the cartoon strip NANCY by Guy and Brad Gilchrist
(The original strip had 11th of September instead of 26th of November.)
Monday, May 28, 2007
Beauty and self-esteem
One more ad that caught my attention was the Dove Self Esteem Fund ad.
This one shows a photo-shoot. There is a model facing the camera. Loads of make-up follow - foundation, mascara and the likes. Finally the photograph is loaded in to a computer for post processing. The image is then touched up using image editing software.
The facial features are enhanced - the chin and cheek bones are chiseled to perfection. The face is cleaned and not a single spot is seen. The eyebrows are enhanced.
And then goes on to ask –“How did our idea of beauty become so distorted?"
Watch the video here:
This one shows a photo-shoot. There is a model facing the camera. Loads of make-up follow - foundation, mascara and the likes. Finally the photograph is loaded in to a computer for post processing. The image is then touched up using image editing software.
The facial features are enhanced - the chin and cheek bones are chiseled to perfection. The face is cleaned and not a single spot is seen. The eyebrows are enhanced.
And then goes on to ask –“How did our idea of beauty become so distorted?"
Watch the video here:
Although they claim to be advocates of natural beauty, they are still selling their product. In the process, they are trying to create a positive brand image. Interesting!
This also brings to mind the recent movement against thin anorexic models, followed by fashion shows featuring fat (Oops! wrong choice of word...) - 'average/regular' models representing the general population.
I’m loving it!
This also brings to mind the recent movement against thin anorexic models, followed by fashion shows featuring fat (Oops! wrong choice of word...) - 'average/regular' models representing the general population.
I’m loving it!
Monday, March 12, 2007
Mumbai's Lifeline
Traveling in Mumbai's local trains is a rewarding experience in itself. Well if that is not an understatement, it definitely says a lot about the culture of Mumbai. If you have never been to Mumbai before or are planning to visit Mumbai, please make sure that you don't miss the local trains, dubbed 'The Lifeline of Mumbai'.
In fact I would recommend anyone who is new to Mumbai to go ahead and travel in the local trains. This is a sort of a training programme. Believe me, if you can survive the local trains, you will be equipped with all the skill-sets essential for surviving in Mumbai. Let us see how.
Let us consider the case of a guy who has just arrived in Mumbai from some remote unknown village if India. He dreams of making it big in the city. He alights at Dadar terminus with a twinkle in his eye. Ah! The sweet smell of Mumbai... (whatever that means!)
The next moment he sees a crowd running around in all directions. People like you and me, people from different walks of life; the rich, the poor, the sophisticated, the naive - everyone seems to be so short of time. This makes our newbie in Mumbai wonder why everyone's seems to be running. "Maybe they are too busy. They must be really important people. I'll be one of them someday!"
Yet another dream is born. Mumbai, 'the city of dreams' gets a new dreamer...
In fact I would recommend anyone who is new to Mumbai to go ahead and travel in the local trains. This is a sort of a training programme. Believe me, if you can survive the local trains, you will be equipped with all the skill-sets essential for surviving in Mumbai. Let us see how.
Let us consider the case of a guy who has just arrived in Mumbai from some remote unknown village if India. He dreams of making it big in the city. He alights at Dadar terminus with a twinkle in his eye. Ah! The sweet smell of Mumbai... (whatever that means!)
The next moment he sees a crowd running around in all directions. People like you and me, people from different walks of life; the rich, the poor, the sophisticated, the naive - everyone seems to be so short of time. This makes our newbie in Mumbai wonder why everyone's seems to be running. "Maybe they are too busy. They must be really important people. I'll be one of them someday!"
Yet another dream is born. Mumbai, 'the city of dreams' gets a new dreamer...
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