Thus Spake Tracer Bullet

World Cup - South Africa

2010-05-28T10:27:00.000-07:00

The World Cup is starting on June 11. 1 month of footballing bliss. If you are confused about what to watch here is a selection of matches by my friend Jithamitra and me. Enjoy!!

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtrwEC89FNfVdGtvbXdqeTlNY1MteGlJa2VQakkwLVE
&hl=en

Students Council Elections

2010-05-24T10:59:00.000-07:00

Well the Students Council elections are over. No surprises the team which mudslung more and which sought votes based on regional sentiments and which was backed by 'mandals' has won.

Several points to be noted.

1 IISc the premier research institute in India and you see such thing happening here. Wonderful.
Education seems to be unable to elevate man.

2 I distinctly remember the group which screamed about decorum in the mess. Well they are the ones who hooted and threw coins at the losing candidate. Reminds me of Nityananda - the sheer hypocrisy of it all.

3 Aggressive Campaigning on Sunday supposedly a no campaigning day. Why the charade of an election if you don't understand the meaning of what you are doing.

Coming to a more important point. Consider the behaviour of all these people. Routine Ghetto mentality. But what I see is how these people will behave when they go out. They have come to an alien place, an alien culture and they should try to mingle and merge. No what they do to is group together and believe that they can actually get away with it. Will they stop licking each others asses and behave as rational human beings when it comes to taking decisions of collective importance. Obviously no. Interesting question is how should I treat them. Well no more empathy for any of these people. Xenophobia has come calling. Don't know what to do.

2010-04-15T02:38:00.000-07:00

I sustain you through

Sadness and despair

The elixir if life which

Makes you feel invincible

Nigh is impossibe for

Those who believe in me

But betrayal awaits all

Those who trust me

For it is my fate

To meet my end

In the graveyard of life

I am called a dream.

Back to Life

2010-04-13T03:42:00.000-07:00

I am back to life on blogspot and hopefully for keeps.

She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes.
And she can ruin your faith with her casual lies.
And she only reveals what she wants you to see.
She hides like a child, but she's always a woman to me.
She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you.
She can ask for the truth but she'll never believe.
And she'll take what you'll give her as long as it's free.
Yeah, she steals like a thief, but she's always a woman to me.
Oooh, she takes care of herself.
She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time.
Oooooh, and she never gives out, and she never gives in,
She just changes her mind.
And she'll promise you more than the Garden of Eden.
And she'll carelesly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding.
But she'll bring out the best and the worst you can be.
Blame it all on yourself, cause she's always a woman to me.
Hmmmmmm Mmmmmm Hmmmmm Mmmmmm
Oooh, she takes care of herself.
She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time.
Oooooh, and she never gives out, and she never gives in,
She just changes her mind.
She is frequently kind and she's suddenly cruel.
But she can do as she pleases, she's nobody's fool.
And she can't be convicted, she's earned her degree.
And the most she will do is throw shadows at you,
But she's always a woman to me.
Hmmmmmm Mmmmmm Hmmmmm Mmmmmm

These are the lyrics from Billy Joel' song She is always a woman for me. Pearls of truth seem to be hidden in the song.....

Chintan's Marriage

2008-12-29T18:20:00.000-08:00

I am in Ahmedabad for Chintan's Marriage. First time I am seeing a North Indian marriage at close range. I will post some pics if possible.

Old Memories

2008-12-23T01:15:00.000-08:00

My classmates and friendsVidya and Kiran got married recently. The wedding reception brought back memories of college days. I saw several friends after a gap of nearly four years. It seems only yesterday that I entered college completely oblivious to my future. Some people are haunted by the past and some by the future. I am usually lost in the memories of my past. They seem to be beautiful and perfect.

Good Work England

2008-12-16T06:31:00.000-08:00

A short post.
I appreciate the fact that the English team is playing at full strength in India. After the tragedy their courage is appreciable. I guess other people would feel the same.

TracerBullet Speaks Again

2008-12-13T03:26:00.000-08:00

The tragic events of the past few months made me remove my self imposed exile from blogging.

In Memoriam

For all those people who suffered in the Mumbai attack. My heart bleeds for you.

This first post after a long time echoes mixed thoughts which are in my mind currently.
I read two different articles-one about the use of rape as a weapon in Congo and the rcent riots in Greece. What struck me was the fact that the Greek crisis was catalyzed by the fact that a 15 year old boy was shot(accidentally?) by the police. There is some value for human life at least there. Countries in Asia and Africa seem to be places where human life is of absolutely no consequence. Do we all leave on the same planet or what?

A parting shot albeit a late one - Syed Shahnawaz Hussain seems to believe in the sanctity of politics and politicians - get a life sicko. This guy is definitely from another planet.

Problem in Combinatorics

2006-12-18T09:25:00.000-08:00

Here is a problem in Combinatorics.

Consider a balloon seller who has n balloons of different color. The seller being rather loony sells only balloons in bunches of r and that too a random set of r balloons. The question is simple. How many time would you expect to go to the seller to buy before you have atleast one balloon of each color?

Post after a long time

2006-09-18T11:49:00.000-07:00

I apologize to every one who reads this blog. After the first post it seemed that the Tracer Bullet would speak no more. But that situation will be remedied.

What do I have to say? Well several things. First suppose person X calls person Y violent and accuses him of using excessive force in his arguements. So what does Y do. He screams that X is wrong and promises endless retaliation for what he has said. Is it only me who sees the irony?

Many of my friends have left/leaving for various places to study and work. Life seems a tad lonelier in their absence.

This is it for now

Blog Names

2006-06-28T23:51:00.000-07:00

This is my first blog and I will devote it to blog names. I have read a variety of blogs and what has amazed me is the originality of the names of the blogs(mine isnt though). Why is it that ordinarily an uncreative world manages to cook up some really imaginative names for blogs. Is it because each blog is in essence a reflection of the person within which I consider to be unique. Maybe my argument has more weightage if used with the content of the blog than the name because I dont know to just what lengths any person will go to find that name initially. Will the person really sit and ruminate and try to think of a blog name which suits his persona best. I didnt so I have no idea. Let me know about your thoughts.