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जाने क्या ढूँढता है ये मेरा दिल , तुझको क्या चाहिए ज़िन्दगी

I would not have realised the magic that Lucky Ali's mellow voice could create or induce if it had not been for that afternoon in Kolkata, having lunch at a small eatery on Park Street. It was a small but decently done up place. I chose a spot and ordered from the menu, being a little wary of what I'd be given from the limited vegetarian fare. While waiting for the food to be dished out, I could hear strains of music in a low volume. The music was a comfort to the ears, and upon listening closely, I figured it was Lucky Ali humming जाने क्या ढूँढता है ये मेरा दिल , तुझको क्या चाहिए ज़िन्दगी .... The music made me forget my apprehensions of the food for some time. While trying to remember the lyrics of the song to be able to silently hum along, I was served with the freshly prepared steamed rice and some veggies. But I was more drawn towards the golden lines - रास्ते ही रास्ते हैं , कैसा है ये सफ़र ........ जाने क्या ढूँढता है ये मेरा दिल ..... Although I managed to re

Travel essentials

Traveling is one of the most enriching experiences. But traveling is not enough. Traveling with the essentials / must-haves is the key to feeling good during the travel (irrespective of the terrain, the weather, the facilities etc)! After a recent work trip to Kolkata, I figured there are some basic things which I should not afford to miss in my travel bag. Here's a personal travel essentials list: 1. Shower Gel 1. Loofah 1. Facewash 1. Toothbrush 1. Tube of toothpaste (small) 1. Perfume [Purse friendly bottle] 1. Lotion 1. Lip butter 1. Kohl stick 1. Socks [for the pretty feet to remain so!] 1. Shampoo sachet [of the preferred brand. Hotel shampoos are bad.] 1. Conditioner sachet [absolutely essential for those perfect locks] 1. Hair oil sachet [must have for protection against unavoidable hard water] 1. Comb 1. Washing powder sachet [yes, it is essential. Especially for extremely fussy people like myself, who will not use a dirty comb!!] 1. Towel [bigger than

Latitude: Humour; Brand: Legal

One of the most interesting latitudes of law (or lawtitude, henceforth) is humour. Yes, there is humour in the black and white. This brand of humour – Legal, is fast catching up, even amongst the non-lawyers. Here’s a true-to-the-letter relay of what transpired in an Arbitration proceeding: Character sketch: The Advocate, a Barrister, with (a very attractive) clipped British accent (even after years of leaving the Brit land). Takeaways from the conversation: Sharp. Quick-witted. Polite. The Arbitrator, a (very endearing) retired High Court Judge. Good-natured. The Audience: Myself. A lawyer. With humour. Modest? Yes. To read the full text, click on  Latitude: Humour; Brand: Legal .