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on Thursday, 31 July 2008This post is a few days late. But it is a good thing that it is, my opinion of the blasts has undergone a few changes since the day they actually happened.
Friday, the 25th of July
I was sitting at my desk and working, when I get a call from my friends.
"Come home"
"huh?! why?!"
"haven't you heard? There are bomb blasts in the city, 7 so far! come ASAP"
"huh?!My God!"
After that call, I was dazed and, well, I'll admit it, a little bit scared. I got up from my seat and walked around the office and found most people still busily working. I thought this was very odd and asked sharan, a fellow intern, if he has heard of the blasts. He said yes, and gave me a few details; the office was still very calm.
A few minutes later, some people stuck their heads out of their cubicles and started talking. Most of them had big grins on their faces. I could hear people laughing and joking. Most of them were still immersed in their work. At this point, I was Pissed!! people's lack of concern was unbelievable to me. I couldn't do much about it though; I just glared at everyone and left for home.
Saturday,26th of July
Bomb blasts in Ahmadabad. My friends played Arcade games online while the news played in the back ground.
I didn't know what to make of it.
Sunday,27th of July
18 live bombs, diffused in Surat.
I went out for lunch and watched a couple of movies on my laptop.
I am not so upset at people's apathy anymore. I understand. Everyone in sensitized to it. All the violence, border disputes, terrorism has become part of everyday life and people dont care anymore. Even so, I cant help but wonder,"Where is humanity headed?"
Friday, the 25th of July
I was sitting at my desk and working, when I get a call from my friends.
"Come home"
"huh?! why?!"
"haven't you heard? There are bomb blasts in the city, 7 so far! come ASAP"
"huh?!My God!"
After that call, I was dazed and, well, I'll admit it, a little bit scared. I got up from my seat and walked around the office and found most people still busily working. I thought this was very odd and asked sharan, a fellow intern, if he has heard of the blasts. He said yes, and gave me a few details; the office was still very calm.
A few minutes later, some people stuck their heads out of their cubicles and started talking. Most of them had big grins on their faces. I could hear people laughing and joking. Most of them were still immersed in their work. At this point, I was Pissed!! people's lack of concern was unbelievable to me. I couldn't do much about it though; I just glared at everyone and left for home.
Saturday,26th of July
Bomb blasts in Ahmadabad. My friends played Arcade games online while the news played in the back ground.
I didn't know what to make of it.
Sunday,27th of July
18 live bombs, diffused in Surat.
I went out for lunch and watched a couple of movies on my laptop.
I am not so upset at people's apathy anymore. I understand. Everyone in sensitized to it. All the violence, border disputes, terrorism has become part of everyday life and people dont care anymore. Even so, I cant help but wonder,"Where is humanity headed?"
Aato!
on Monday, 14 July 2008The city of Bangaluru(hope I got the spelling right) has taught me a lot of things. But the most important lesson I have learnt so far is the versatility of the auto rickshaw or as our brothers,the south Indians, would call it - the aato. Move over Ferraris and Lambhorghinis, the aato is here to take over the world!
I have found the following to be true about them :
1. the fastest way out of a traffic jam is traveling in an auto (of course, the fastest way to get anywhere in Bengaluru is to walk :|)
2. on the rare occasion of finding a traffic-free road, the auto-driver will provide an adventurous, nerve -jarring,life-threatening, back-breaking, high-speed ride. Well, if all you wanted was a safe ride home....u MORON!why did you get into it?!
3. The battle of wits. Yes, it is a battle of wits, and the opponent is worthy. The auto-diver is a master of psychology and can sense levels of weakness, tiredness etc. and after complex calculations, will come up with a sure way to rid you of a lot of money.
4. lastly, who can ever do that(see pic) with any other vehicle on earth?!
I was traveling in the auto when it ran out of fuel and the driver flagged down another auto and towed it to the nearest petrol bunk, which was a good 2 kms away with his FOOT!
