When you are in Love!

Every night I look at the moon,
it reminds me of You,
I feel sad !!

I can see the moon,
but I can not see You...!

But I know that we will meet soon...
Till then, I will hold your memories in my heart :-*

Fultoo Hyderabadi

In my previous post I said that there are different ways Hindi is spoken in different parts of India... but the spoken Hindi at it's best is - Hyderabadi Hindi!!!

Don't believe me!!?

"Kya mamu, kya baataan karte tum" (Dude, what are you talking), says me, "tumku maloom nahi kaisa twistaa dete wordaa mei yaha" (nowhere in India could you match the hillarious twist in words that comes here - watch the extra As) ..."aage kuch bhi nakko poocho miyan!" (don't ask anything more dude)

Yesterday I was enjoying a spicy "vegitable soft nudle" with onion and lemons on a "chinese bundi" (roadside stall of Chinese fast food - Thela, Khomcha etc.) with my friend when some "howla" (idiot) asked for directions ... the typical answer you get in such situations is "seedha chale jao" even if "tumhaareku pachhees turnaa lena padta" (you have to take 25 turns) to reach your destination... "hau re, Hyderabad me to aisa hi hota" (Yes buddy, this is how it happens in Hyderabad).

Now the best part is when you go to a shop and the shopkeeper asks, "kya hona?" (meaning 'need something?' as if doing some 'ehsaan' to us Northeners) ... my friends, who are Northeners like me, use to whine to this "dimag kharab" (annoying person), "arre, kuch hona nahi hai bhai! ek biskut ka packet chahiye!" (Hindi - need a pack of biscuit buddy! - watch hona versus chahiye) ... "accha to biscut ka packet hona!", Shopkeeper grumbles, "pata nai kaiku dimag kharab karre subah subah"

"Yaaro, unne dhakkan logaan hai, unno kya maalum ki Hyderabadi hindi aisai bolte" (Pal, what should I say about those jerks, we speak Hindi like this only in Hyderabad) .

I met an old collegue today and he asked "kya mamu, kaise hain tum... aaj kal dikhraich nai?" (Hey dude! how are you... long time no see) ... then "hona bol ke" we asked an "aatu" (Auto or Auto-Rickshaw) - "Jaate kya?" and hired it... reached office.

Well, there's no better place than my office. Not long ago, I use to have our "maaki - kirkiri" boss (no comments!) ... "abbaaaa!" (a form of exclamation with triple XL size As!)... "Yaaro jabse aayi dekho sabko dimaag ka faaluda karetoh sab bolre!" - watch the missing punctuations! (Since she the time came, she has made everyone's life misrable everyone's saying!)

Hope this was enlightening enough. Because living in Hyderabad for so long, I haven't been able to learn Telugu... so "Hyderabadi kaamchalatu" (I use Hyderabadi only) - "Hyderabadi se kaam chalata hun" Gosh! can't squeeze it like Hyderabadi Hindi!

Ain't it fun!!! "Chindiyaa hai" (Superb)!!!

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Kya kya kaamaa karte logaan! - If you are confused from the above, well not your fault. This is well apreciated by those who have or are living in Hyderabad.

Bihari Boli

There is something very interesting about language in India... every 50 kms or so the way a language is spoken, changes! So, even if Hindi is the official language of India, the way it is spoken in various parts - North, East, West and South is pretty different.

Hindi is my mother tongue. And being from Bihar, I am putting a list of some words which are typically Bihari Hindi words... these words enriched Bihari and come from other dialects spoken in the region and may not be found elsewhere.

There's no particular order I have put these words in,

1. Albalana = to stammer
2. Andheriya = dark
3. Bhittar = Inside
4. Bhidkana = to shut (door/window)
5. Bhanbhor = This to refer to a state that you are in when u have been bitten all night by an army of mosquitos!
6. Budbak = Idiot
7. Baklol = Idiot
8. Bhujhaya = Did you understand
9. Bhotar = Blunt
10. Bisrana = Become dirty (about things)
11. Beng = Frog
12. Belmund = shaved head
13. Bhakosna = To gobble
14. Bhakkuana = getting shocked
15. Bariyaar = Strong
16. Ego / Ek tho = Give One
17. Dugo / Du tho = Give Two
18. Teengo / Teen tho = Give Three
19. Eeho = this as well /this too
20. Ooho = that as well /that too
21. Tuho = you as well /you too
22. Humhu= me as well /me too
23. Le bilayiya = Ohmigosh !
24. Saatna = to stick
25. Satkana = To shut
26. Chaahad naa (versus chad-na) = To climb
27. Kudak na (versus kud-na) = to jump
28. Maatiyana = to ignore some work willingly
29. Tani-mani = little bit
30. Loor = Expertise
31. Lichchad = scoundrel
32. Thethar = stubborn
33. Rangdaar = goon
34. Pheech na = To wash
35. Ragda dena = To chase away
36. Sugga = Parrot (also the affectionate one)
37. Singhada (versus Samosa) = a kind of snack
38. Jeena = Staircase
39. Kotha = terrace
40. Neemman = nice
41. Peedha = A low stool

An essay on Indian Cow

The candidate in an Exam has written an essay on the Indian cow:
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Indian Cow

HE IS THE COW. "The cow is a successful animal. Also he is 4 footed, And because he is female, he give milks, [ but will do so when he is got child.] He is sacred to Hindus and useful to man. But he has got four legs together. Two are forward and two are afterwards. His whole body can be utilised for use. More so the milk. Milk comes from 4 taps attached to his basement. [ horses dont have any such attachment]

What can it do? Various ghee, butter, cream, curd, why and the condensed milk and so forth.Also he is useful to cobbler, watermans and mankind generally. His motion is slow only because he is of lazy species. Also his other motion.. [gober] is much useful to trees, plants as well as for making flat cakes [like Pizza ] , in hand , and drying in the sun. Cow is the only animal that extricates his feeding after eating. Then afterwards she chew with his teeth whom are situated in the inside of the mouth. He is incessantly in the meadows in the grass. His only attacking and defending organ is the horns, specially so when he is got child.

This is done by knowing his head whereby he causes the weapons to be paralleled to the ground of the earth and instantly proceed with great velocity forwards.He has got tails also, situated in the backyard, but not like similar animals. It has hairs on the other end of the other side. This is done to frighten away the flies.
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Reliable sources tell that the candidate cleared the exam.

Asian Heros

Asia is the largest continent, area as well as population wise. It has got the largest democracy (India) and the largest dictatorship (China). It has got emerging economic superpowers of today.

Despite this, when it comes to talk about famous and influential personalities of the world, most of the time we hear only about "Heros" from Europe or USA.

Asia, with its rich history, society and politics have produced many heros. Here's a nicely put article from the Time Magazine about Heros of Asia from different fields of life.

When will we change

I have heard a lot about how foreigners (even Indians who return from abroad) are treated at the Indian international airports. The solution may lie in giving some part of the work to private sector (Public-Private partnership maybe).

Here's an interesting article on the same in The Financial Express.

Chitthi aayi hai...

Here are some really interesting email disclaimers I received in my emails...!!

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Unless the word absquatulation has been used in its correct context somewhere other than in this warning, it does not have any legal or grammatical use and may beignored. No animals were harmed in the transmission of this email, although the yorkshire terrier next door is living on borrowed time, let me tell you.

Those of you with an overwhelming fear of the unknown will be gratified to learn that there is no hidden message revealed by reading this warning backwards, so just ignore that Alert Notice from Microsoft: However, by pouringa complete circle of salt around yourself and your computer youcan ensure that no harm befalls you and your pets.

If you have received this email in error, please add some nutmeg and eggwhites and place it in a warm oven for 40 minutes. Whisk briefly and let it stand for 2 hours before icing.

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In the event that the originator did not send this email to you, then please return it to us and attach a scanned-in picture of your mothers brothers wife wearing nothing but cami-knickers, and we will immediately refund you exactly half of what you paid for the can of Pal Meaty-Bites you bought when you went to Woolies yesterday.

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The comments & opinions expressed herein are my own and NOT those of my employer, who, if he knew I was sending emails and surfing porno sites,would cut off my gonads and feed them to me for afternoon tea.

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Ok... Ta Ta... Phir Milenge...

I have been working in my current company for 5 and a half year now. During this time I have seen many people and my collegues leave the company. Being in IT/ITES industry means a period of 3 years is a long time. So people generally leave an organisation in 2-3 years.

In all these years, I have made a collection of Last Day Emails send by them!! So if it happens to be your last day at work and you are looking for writing a farewell email, checkout some emails below...

Emotional ones:-
1.
Hi All,
With a feeling of considerable sadness, I have to inform all my friends that the time has come for me to announce my departure. My Last day with is 22nd July….. during this tenure, I learnt something new and valuable from each one of you.
Thanks to such wonderful people like you all who care for always. I have thoroughly enjoyed the generous hospitality offered and will treasure our memories for many years to come. I have gained a lot throughout my association and working with each and every one of you directly or otherwise.
Now the time has finally come to say "Goodbye" to you all. It was not an easy decision to make...I feel I'am all set for the new Challenges ahead.
I wish and the whole Team here a Great Fortune and Good times ahead…..I can be reached at abc@xyz.com.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep. "
- Robert Frost.
2.
Hi,
Today's my last day at ... Last 3 1/2 yrs with have been a great learning experience, both personally as well as professionally...
I'd like to thank the following people for all good reasons...
For their Leadership - I consider myself lucky for having had the chance to work, interact & learn (directly or indirectly) from leaders like A, B, C, D... They surely are the role models!
My Teams (X, Y & Z :) ) for their support - Every interaction with you guyz has been a learning, which I’ll cherish all my life (just falling short of mentioning that I've learnt at your expense)...I am sorry, but I cant take all your names here ;)
For Management Gyan - All my previous managers from whom I learnt what one should do to become a successful Manager (and also "what NOT to do as a Manager" from a few)...
Friends - My biggest Asset: At I've made some friends for life ...I don’t have to talk much abt this... you guys know who you are :-)
I'd like to thank everybody who directly or indirectly helped me take this decision of moving on from ...
All the best for your future endeavors...you can drop me an email at abc@xyz.com or call 1234567890

Sweet & Simple ones:-
1.
Friends,
Destiny has brought me to the cross roads where I have decided to take a different course. So, we part ways today. But I must acknowledge that last 4-and-a-half years in have been a nice learning for me and I will treasure this all my life ...
I take this opportunity to wish you all for the very best in life and thanking you for the support and encouragement all through.

If I can be of any assistance please feel free to reach me at the following.
abc@xyz.com

Good luck and Good Bye
ABC

2.
All,

YES, you got it ! Finally the time has come to say good bye to each and everyone of you.
Needless to mention it was great working with you all !! And Thank You all for being with me all this time !

I will cherish and remember all the memories that I take back from over the past 4 yrs..

Wish You All the Very Best in your future !!

To stay in touch email @ abc@xyz.com


Really Simple ones:-
1.
Dear All,
After spending more than five years at , It's time for me to finally say Good bye.
Heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you for making my stay a memorable one.
It's been a fantastic journey for me in and I go away with many memories to treasure in my life time.
I wish you all the very best.
Cheers
Abc

2.
Dear All,
Today is my last day at . I cannot thank you all enough for your support over the last one and a half years ! I shall always treasure - and always be proud of - having being associated with .
All the best to you all!
Regards,
Abc

3.
Dear All,

It’s time to say Adios. It's been a great pleasure working with you all. The associations I've made during my tenure here will truly be memorable for years to come. Heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for making my stay a memorable one.

My email address: abc@xyz.com . Do keep in touch

Thanks
Abc


Best of the Lot !!!
Well, there are a few emails which I really loved!

One was from a collegue who just wrote the personal email address and "do keep in touch" in the subject line and sent a blank email to all. That was really funny!!!

Another was a email with the following message, "Today is my last day at . I will not be able to received mails on this ID. My personal email Id is abc@xyz.com."

But this one was a masterpiece. The guy sends a blank email to all with the subject "Something about you". Later we realise that to see the message, you need to do a 'CTRL + A' (select all) in the email message!!!

And the message starts as below...

Thank you for your attention
Very nice of you to spare a couple of minutes to hear me… Trust me, I wont take long.
Its something About You…...
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Though for the day

Insaan paise bana sakta hai, par iska ulta sahi nahi hai...