chillin, national television and more.
So as has become customary, and almost slightly cliched, the last week and weekend rocked. PT joined Calibrated and it is with considerable anticipation that I look forward to interesting times up ahead….
Friday was another ‘feather’ in the hat of sorts with yours truly getting vocal once again on national television (ok ok DD news- the 24 hours news channel but what the hell..) as part of a 2-member panel discussion on blogging, citizen journalism and the new wave of opinion based media. I’ve got the entire thing recorded thanks to V and shall have clips of what has become my quote of the month “when speaking of blogging, we need to make sure we embrace the opportunity with open arms. Whilst we should ensure that we don’t get burnt, we have to go near the fire”
*guffaw*.
I’m working on getting access to a decent video cutting software, post which I shall upload the key clips on the blog through youtube. Be patient, for It will be worth it.
Neha, sethi, tara , yatin being polite guests kept their mouths shut but I will be preparing for a more scathing commentary from my dear brothers (the likes of SG and KS) over NYE.
On a more serious note, the experience was noteworthy. Called Genext, the feature essentially deals with issues pertaining to young people in India cutting across topics like homosexuality, reservations and more recently- blogging. The anchor – Ruchica Tomar did a good job of setting the pace for the discussion and bringing out diverse view points from myself and the other panelist- a senior professor in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communications. The show aired at 1:30 in the afternoon on Saturday and I wish I could have gotten the word out faster but I just didn’t have the time. Will certainly find out about the re-run (if at all) and I’ve got the video clip stored for posterity. It still amazes me just how many felines I can pull out of my a$$ in the spur of the moment. My swiss MC would know this feeling and apt execution very well. If you’re reading this, please tell me where ‘cattitude’ is ?
Saturday was otherwise a blast, a prequel so to speak of the 11th november super bash happening in MV for my day of days. Can’t wait. Personalized invitations shall be sent out and for all my superbuddies studding the global geography, consider this the one month advance invite. It’s never too late to make a trip to Delhi…
Last Friday was another initiation brought on by my blues brother Mr Seth…we watched soulmate perform live at Haze in VV and honest to god- the female vocalist of that band has got possibly the most enrapturing voice I have heard in more than half a decade. A band originating from the north east (shillong), the lead guitarist could sing…but Tripriti was in a different league…if you guys ever get a chance to watch them perform- go for it. It’s the soul rippin blues at it’s Indian finest….
So anyways, the new week beckons and the excitement builds. A very dear aunt (who has not been met for way too many years now) is in final stage preparations for her India visit along with her beautiful daughter for a 10 day trip come November. If memory serves, she was last in India in ’94!` Boy its going to be a lot of fun. A late night conversation with her also reminded me of just how nice it feels (at 22/3) to still get spoilt and doted on the way I excessively was as the ‘only’ nephew. Those are fond memories…...
All else continues to rule, exciting times up ahead. I strive for the balance and victory in the battles of the mind, the heart and the body. It’s not enough to just be living, it’s worth it when you’re winning.
And as I write this, I just got an email from Sabi informing me that we got discharged at ACT. Sweet.
Friday was another ‘feather’ in the hat of sorts with yours truly getting vocal once again on national television (ok ok DD news- the 24 hours news channel but what the hell..) as part of a 2-member panel discussion on blogging, citizen journalism and the new wave of opinion based media. I’ve got the entire thing recorded thanks to V and shall have clips of what has become my quote of the month “when speaking of blogging, we need to make sure we embrace the opportunity with open arms. Whilst we should ensure that we don’t get burnt, we have to go near the fire”
*guffaw*.
I’m working on getting access to a decent video cutting software, post which I shall upload the key clips on the blog through youtube. Be patient, for It will be worth it.
Neha, sethi, tara , yatin being polite guests kept their mouths shut but I will be preparing for a more scathing commentary from my dear brothers (the likes of SG and KS) over NYE.On a more serious note, the experience was noteworthy. Called Genext, the feature essentially deals with issues pertaining to young people in India cutting across topics like homosexuality, reservations and more recently- blogging. The anchor – Ruchica Tomar did a good job of setting the pace for the discussion and bringing out diverse view points from myself and the other panelist- a senior professor in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communications. The show aired at 1:30 in the afternoon on Saturday and I wish I could have gotten the word out faster but I just didn’t have the time. Will certainly find out about the re-run (if at all) and I’ve got the video clip stored for posterity. It still amazes me just how many felines I can pull out of my a$$ in the spur of the moment. My swiss MC would know this feeling and apt execution very well. If you’re reading this, please tell me where ‘cattitude’ is ?
Saturday was otherwise a blast, a prequel so to speak of the 11th november super bash happening in MV for my day of days. Can’t wait. Personalized invitations shall be sent out and for all my superbuddies studding the global geography, consider this the one month advance invite. It’s never too late to make a trip to Delhi…
Last Friday was another initiation brought on by my blues brother Mr Seth…we watched soulmate perform live at Haze in VV and honest to god- the female vocalist of that band has got possibly the most enrapturing voice I have heard in more than half a decade. A band originating from the north east (shillong), the lead guitarist could sing…but Tripriti was in a different league…if you guys ever get a chance to watch them perform- go for it. It’s the soul rippin blues at it’s Indian finest….
So anyways, the new week beckons and the excitement builds. A very dear aunt (who has not been met for way too many years now) is in final stage preparations for her India visit along with her beautiful daughter for a 10 day trip come November. If memory serves, she was last in India in ’94!` Boy its going to be a lot of fun. A late night conversation with her also reminded me of just how nice it feels (at 22/3) to still get spoilt and doted on the way I excessively was as the ‘only’ nephew. Those are fond memories…...
All else continues to rule, exciting times up ahead. I strive for the balance and victory in the battles of the mind, the heart and the body. It’s not enough to just be living, it’s worth it when you’re winning.
And as I write this, I just got an email from Sabi informing me that we got discharged at ACT. Sweet.
Hehehe, chitgo... talking about blogging... we've already discussed it a couple of times and i can tell u sam n i cant wait to meet u lol!!
on a serious note, good going. tho im surprised the show wasnt extended by an hour coz u must have had soooo much to say :-). looking forward to the clips.
Posted by
Karan Vir Arya |
11:03 AM, October 09, 2006
chitgo, chitgo, he's our man!
if he can't do it,
no one can!
gooo chitgo!
better figure out a way to put them clips up soon!
Posted by
Madame Mahima |
3:25 PM, October 09, 2006
ACT 2006 was really wonderful (even though I missed like a day of the conference)...! And the party was da bomb, so good to see everybody again :-)
Big hugs,
Carissa
Posted by
Carissa )i( |
3:51 PM, October 09, 2006
Dunno where the cattitude is :(
Posted by
bine |
9:01 PM, October 09, 2006