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About Aditya

Hi, I am Aditya Parab, currently studying @ Dept. of Management Studies , IIT Delhi. Apart from Blogging, my interests are in Travelling, Serious Readings, Movies, Soccer, Finance & Media 2.0 . I can be reached @ E-Mail - thefountainhead86@gmail.com . Twitter - aditya_parab

arabian days

IT IS ONLY FAIR to end this adventure on the same note with which it began.  My favorite topic – Mumbai. During my recent visit to the city, or to be specific, during one of the many perpetual travels of … Continue reading

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Unfinished Conversations…

On every lazy evening, we all friends meet up, play catch-up with our ordinary lives and exhaust all the topics that give us reasons not to call it a day. But after a while, after digging up everything that we … Continue reading

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Runnin foraa ‘CAUSE’…

Even though he didn’t have any when he began running the marathon, by the end of the 3rd kilometer (or the 4th song on his iPod), there wasn’t slightest of a doubt in his mind that he was Runnin-foraa-Cause. You … Continue reading

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Not without my Stubble…

Men, how often do we sit down in that position – that particular one, with one hand resting on the arm of the chair & other one caressing our tilted chin, with eyes staring into the past or the future … Continue reading

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Last Thursday Night…

Cannabis Diaries : Episode II He knew something was happening when The girl, the one dancing on the stage, suddenly started looking FAT. “The cannabis has got me,” he told himself. He could feel the Bass in his head. He … Continue reading

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Cannabis Diaries

I have never doubted the feeling that ‘Knowledge can come in a flash!’. It’s just that even though, over the years, I have been having ‘Flashes of Genius’, I was waiting for that experience they call ‘Revelation’. I Was. For … Continue reading

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Commonwealth…. And The Age of Hypocrisy

CWG are finally over. As an Indian, i MUST feel really proud and happy that after some ‘minor’ hiccups, games went smooth without further bridge-collapsing, dengue-outbreaking, bed-falling n snake-visiting… I am glad. And Odd it may sound, hugely relieved! Because … Continue reading

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My phone. My friend. My life.

My phone is reaallly smaaarttt! A smartass rather! Every time I make up my mind and try to get rid of it (it’s a ‘Dada Ji ke Jamaane ka Fone’…), it calls on my weaker sentiments – u know, ‘my … Continue reading

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Let there be light!

This must be the worst writer’s block I’m having… ‘cause I can’t think straight, And I have resorted to poetry writing This is definitely not my thing, I know I suck big-time What if, I go on like this, Sometimes … Continue reading

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Chicken Soup…

Question: C’mon, get up. U need to get some action (“Hey.. wo.. what…?” is my 1st reaction…) Hurry up, put some cloths on, It’s enough already! U have been wachin ‘Lost’ all week long… This is your personal high, in … Continue reading

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Sector 2 D ke 7 नमूने

“ तो सेक्टर 2 D के शापित महल मे 7 नमूने रहते थे… लंबू, बड़े, फुर्रू, गोले, सेठ, बिन्नी, मौसी – लोग उन्हे कहते थे… बड़े हमारे रोज़ Fair & Lovely लगते थे… अपनी कोहनी को हर सुबे-शाम आईने मे … Continue reading

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Qutubminar – a lame poem…

Evry morn’ I brush ma’ teeth watching Qutubminar… n she’s cold, she smirks – “Yeah, right!” It’s a lovely sight, for yo’ eyes – a treat “well,” says she, “I don’t give a Shiiit” Precious, U r Always Right – … Continue reading

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Sis, I’m all ears!

P.S. … Dear Sis, if u r reading this, remember – “I Love You …”    😉 ——————————————————- The most enjoyable thing about blogging is there r no constraints, no strings. You can scribble about anything, anything under the sun. Anything, … Continue reading

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3rd party compliance

“You know who else has got a 3rd party compliances issue?” he said, swinging along with his glass. We didn’t bother to ask. He was known to talk rubbish under the influence of… well… pretty much everything. He pointed towards … Continue reading

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Heroes are infallible

I am a little worried here. My man, Lance(look above) is under the doping radar. Yes. This man, who almost lost his life (and balls) fighting testicular cancer, came back & won a world record 7 Tour de France in … Continue reading

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Thanks Dad!

“Dad, I don’t want to be a Doctor.” Can u imagine how difficult something like this is to say to your father who thinks you r his Baap-ka-Naam-Roshan-Karega Son (my younger brother was an asshole back then…), to whom a … Continue reading

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Bombay Streets…

My trip to Mumbai never goes without a pilgrimage to 2 of the most revered places in the city : Haji Ali – Heera Panna, Seetaphal Cream, a sunset on-the-Rocks, an occasional ‘Mannat’… And a little south, Bombay Streets. Now … Continue reading

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Off the Record…

Hey, what’s up with all these borrowed sentiments lately??? I mean, to begin with, the only thing worthy of prime time coverage that comes out of FM’s Pakistan visit is the ‘footage of national flag hanging upside down’ & media questioning Chidambaram (“How … Continue reading

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no room for P.E.R.F.E.C.T.I.O.N.

There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. ——————————————————————- There is another … Continue reading

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Thinking out Loud…

10:15pm Sweeti is online… Should I ping her? Oh NO… don’t wanna sound too   desperate… 11:00pm The Blog has been DEAD for a while now!! Feels like ages since I posted anything… Think. Think. Think… 01:15am Fuck!!! Can’t get rid … Continue reading

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a fish out of water…

  Ok, Ok. Call me a weirdo, but I’ve got to confess: “Home Sucks Big Time!!!” There. There I said it… cause I can’t have it no more!!! “Why? What??” u might ask. Wait, let me explain… Parents could be … Continue reading

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Howz dat for coincidence!!!

Hey, have u ever had the feeling of being at the centre of the earth with everyone around u – being the preprogrammed puppets they r – helping u to ‘Be You’??? Strange as it may sound, for me, Life … Continue reading

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What’d I say???

Highway to Hell… It was 5:45 when Raju woke up from a horrible, horrible nightmare. Sweat pouring down from his temple, Raju looked around. The room was in a mess!!! Scrambling for his glasses, Raju stepped onto what looked like … Continue reading

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Pack… Your… Bags…

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Youngistaan Ka WOW!

“Welcome to ‘The Game’, Mamu!!! I am the ‘Master’ (call me ‘Baba’…) & this is my castle… What are you waiting for??? Come, guess the response of Ranbir Kapoor through your comments & win prizes worth 50 lakhs – ‘PACHHAS … Continue reading

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twit… twit…

Sometimes I wonder…  What is the One thing that I would definitely take with me before some pissed off Vogen ship destroys planet Earth to build an intergalactic express way??? My twitter account, off course!!!  If u r a Hitchhiker … Continue reading

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amores perros

Innocence Every day, @ 5, when the school-bell used to ring, Raju would make a dash for the Van to grab a seat beside Sweeti Didi. He liked her presence. Sweeti Didi lived next door to Raju’s & they grew … Continue reading

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Inside a SLEEPING BAG

As soon as u enter in a sleeping bag, it’s a Funny Feelin`. Initially, u imagine yourself to be an astronaut, ready to dive into the Hyperspace. U enjoy all the Comfort n Sponginess it offers, after all what more … Continue reading

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Adi’s आई

Have you ever prayed to the God that your Mom would hit you with all her might??? Adi did, on the way to the Home. He was afraid that Mom would explode like a Balloon if she didn’t find a … Continue reading

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REBOOT…

SExy sulphate I’m standing in a Jacuzzi, stripped to my bare minimums. It’s getting Hotter n Hotter… I’m surrounded by men. n We r all enjoying… OH, Wait !!! Before u get any wrong ideas about me ( u DIRTY … Continue reading

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slamBOOK

“The Quick Brown Fox Jumped Over the Lazy Dog…” Don muttered under his breath. “What??” asked Ishan. “The Quick Brown Fox Jumped Over the Lazy Dog!!!” Don shouted back. “r u…? OUT…???” Ishan enquired. That Night That night Don touched … Continue reading

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I’m plugged in…

not my cuppa tea… A man’s taste of music says a lot about his Personality, right?? Say, for example, anybody swinging to a Ghazal must really be romantic @ heart; and someone head-banging to heavy metal oughta be a bit … Continue reading

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Pappu pass ho gaya!!!

Pappu was an average kid. n his elder Brother… was… a Genius… Everybody knew that, from the beginning. So wherever he went or whatever he did, people always made comparisons, and concluded with authority, that Pappu could never be even … Continue reading

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n they lived Happily ever after…

Wind was blowing. Love was in the air. “Will u b my GF??” Chully asked Idli. “NO,” Idli promptly said. n they lived happily ever after… …… The End…… …… The Beginning …… Chully Marwaadi was fond of singing. He … Continue reading

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Death…

The News I was playing Marbles(aka ‘Kanche’, aka  ‘Goti’) in the backyard, when somebody touched my shoulder. It was Dad. “Granny is gone,” he quietly said. “Gone?? Where??” (I was trying to figure out how to dislodge the Red marble … Continue reading

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JUSTICE, anyone ???

IPL → why Pakistan did not go under Hammer??? Say, how would u feel, if Tomorrow, EU puts sanctions on us or USA forbids Indians to travel to their country?? pretty PISSED OFF, right??? Now replace India with Pakistan, n … Continue reading

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Those were the Days…

The Opportunity c(L)ost… 23rd Jan, 2010. Six months in Delhi. One Helluva Journey so far… Couldn’t be more thankful to my Destiny (& to those who didn’t show up after interview 🙂 ). A Fresh Life!!! But wait…  What about … Continue reading

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This ain’t Happening…Strange Universe

Reality is merely an Illusion…… Albert Einstein ‘Can ants see??’ – This is what I googled for yesterday (don’t ask – ‘Why’ ). The answer was ‘No, they have some other mechanism for sensing objects.’ And this got me thinking… … Continue reading

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Carlos – Will he? won’t he??

Warning: This is not what you think it is…!! Last week, I visited Auto Expo. Bowled over by the entire Spectacle, I was bragging about it to my friends, when Carlos interrupted. Carlos:         Dude, it’s nothing compared to what I … Continue reading

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CiTi Report 102 – God’s Gifted Children…

“Teri har story KFC se kyun chalu hoti hai???” Bunny asked. “Umm, well, this one was really eventful l!” I said, bursting with enthusiasm. “Yeah?? Tell me…” Bunny finally gave up. “Gud, So this is what happened…” I continued. “Couple … Continue reading

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two idiots

“U r drunk,” I said to Ishan. “Oi Chhad Yaaaar!!  I’m flushing out all the bad memories of the year. I want to go Happy-Happy in the Happy New Year!!!” Ishan was in high spirits. “We have already boozed too … Continue reading

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CARLOS & ‘Shave India Movement’

On a Monday Morning, Carlos was having a nice, filling breakfast, when his girlfriend(GF) said “Carlos, baby, u need to have a Shave.” “Not Now Honey” Carlos was in jovial mood. “I see that u have become Lazy over the … Continue reading

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Love `m or Hate `m…

My name is → STAN Yo, Listen Up!!! Have You ever had a moment of revelation??? I did, when I heard ‘STAN’ for the 1st time, just about an year ago. MAN!!! I was not only smitten by the sheer … Continue reading

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City Report 101 – Puppy for ADOPTION

This Saturday, I went to City Select to watch Avatar (oh wait, no, “AVATAR 3D” !!!). To my disappointment, all the shows were Sold Out!!! (Poor Me: ‘You Delhiites!!! Don’t you have anything better to do ???) So as obvious, … Continue reading

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Climate Scoreboard

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Dimpleben WANTS a TATTOO…

(Mrs. Dimpleben Katodia wants to have a Tattoo on her … (well, let’s see) so that she can flaunt it in the upcoming Navratri (Garba Ramwanoo Chhe!!!). She goes in a Tattoo Shop in the Apsara Market.) Tattoo Artist: Good … Continue reading

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Detective Pargat Singh & The Cowboy

(Detective Pargat Singh is looking for a Partner. He has interviewed quite a few candidates & is currently waiting with the last application which incidentally is anonymous.) (The Cowboy walks in.) Pargat Singh: Aaoji aao. Pleez take a seat. (The … Continue reading

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Eric Cartman meets Raj Thackeray

Caution: The content of this post could be crude. Have fun… #1. Outside Dadar Station (Eric Cartman is looking for someone with Authorita. He sees a big hoopla in a corner & makes his way through to the centre of commotion … Continue reading

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Bombay Duck

#1- Rajinder Da Dhaba “Sarkaaar!!! Rajinder chale???”, Bunny asked. “Oye, yesterday only we went to KFC naa!!!” Bunny smiled. “Letz go yaar”, he ordered, “I’m craving for shami kababs.”  I shook my head. “So, going to Bombay tomorrow…?” “Yep”, I … Continue reading

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