Anmol Sagar
Myriad thoughts on a million things
Random Musings
Aug 14th
This is not really a post about anything in particular…Just some random stuff I was wondering about.
Staring at People
I wonder what really is the science behind being able to ‘feel’ it when someone stares at you. How does that work? How can you ‘feel’ someone’s eyes on you? Stare at someone for a bit (even their back) and without fail they will ‘feel’ it and turn around and look at you. It’s just strange isn’t it?
The collective consciousness of City Traffic
I’m not much into driving…It’s just tough for me to focus on so many things together. The pedals, the More >
Bonobo, Bandra
Jun 9th
When I heard about Bonobo at Bandra and its fancy new concept of ‘Mix-O-logy’, I was intrigued. The review in the papers said that the food was good and the cocktails heavenly. The concept of Mix-O-logy’ was completely new and one could supposedly make one’s own cocktail, pick any ingredient, interact with the bar tender, learn a few tricks and generally have a good time while making their drinks. That itself was enough to get us to try the place.
We decided to go there on a warm sultry April evening and were disappointed to find that it was largely More >
Unaccustomed Earth – An ‘Indian’ Review!
May 19th
I had read an excerpt of one of the stories of this book in a literary magazine…..and I quite liked it. In a small dose, the excerpt showed Jhumpa Lahiri as an accomplished writer. Her prose is simple and strong with an ability to connect with the reader on a variety of shared emotions. So when I found the book at a friend’s place (Rupa…! Finally I put your name in a post…. happy?! J), I picked it up with much excitement.
A few stories down and for me the book became a good example of how one must not More >
World Without End
May 13th
1200 pages in small print…. I knew reading this Ken Follet book was going to be a daunting task. But more than daunting, it turned out to be an all consuming task.
For me books are high involvement items. When I’m reading one, I find myself researching things about it and finding out more about actual events referred to in the book. So after the initial 100 pages, (where I was tempted to throw away the book more the once) the book transformed into a different world that I found myself wondering and researching about.
Set in a small town in More >
The Best Super Heroes!
Mar 31st
Writing my review on Watchmen got me thinking about all the other Super Heroes I’ve watched and loved. That gave me this idea of listing the Best Super Heroes according to me and why I like them.
Please feel free to contradict and fight for your hero (In the comments section) in case he/ she don’t make it to this first list. J So here goes…
1. Suuuuperrrrman! (* Drum Roll !!! *)
My front runner and ahead of others by the million miles…Superman has been my quintessential favorite for a long time. One of the first few super heroes to taste More >
Watching the ‘Watchmen’
Mar 31st
Ok, I know…corny title, but I couldn’t help it! I recently saw the movie ‘Watchmen’ (hmm… it’s definitely more fun to say watched the watchmen) and liked it.
And hey, I admit it….As far as super hero movies go, I’m a fan. Not a fan like some of the crazy people on ‘Who wants to be a Super Hero?’ (Where they go trapizing about in spandex going ‘ heeerrreee comes the Fat Momma!!)’, but a fan none the less. I mean there is something so inherently wondrous about having abilities beyond human constraints…it opens up the mind to possibilities and More >
Frank Provost Spa and Salon – A Review
Mar 22nd
This review is a little dated but since it’s always a good time to tell people about good things… here it goes J
An all day all inclusive package at Frank Provost Spa and Salon in Juhu, Mumbai, was the divinely thoughtful gift that Husband dear decided to present to me for my birthday. I know… it was really sweet! J And it always helps to hint subtly about something you like and then act super surprised when you get it!
So off I went to get 6 hours of intensive pampering. The spa is at Juhu. It is nicely done up place… More >
WAR iN PEACE time!
Mar 11th
I got shot 8 times and lived to tell the tale. One can probably never say that in real life…. But with Paint ball all is possible!!
Paint ball is a relatively new phenomenon in India, so some of you might not know what it really is… for those who do know, please skip the next para!
Paint ball is a simulated battle game. Participants are divided into warring teams, given some armour (as in paintball proof vests), face masks, guns and some ammo (as in pellets made of paint). The paint bullets are organic, washable and edible (though please More >
HR UNPLUGGED GYAN – Tips on how to safeguard your job!
Mar 4th
Recession… it’s like a pall of gloom that is cast over everyone now a days. People are constantly lamenting the lack of business and living in fear of losing their jobs. But hey the sky is not falling yet and there are still tons and tons of jobs that need to be done. Ok, we don’t have too many new ones opening up, but many of the old ones are still there and millions of companies are still in business. So there is really no need to panic and worry yourself insane about losing your job!
Recession is just like More >
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mar 1st
13 nominations at the Oscars and only two wins. The fact that the movie didn’t really get the awards didn’t stop us from checking it out. If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be………… ‘Curious’!
A story about a baby being born old and then growing younger with each passing day… it’s an interesting concept. But you know… a whole lifetime to project… it can be a little dull. So the movie was loooong and sometime frankly quite boring. But that said, the Oscar nominations are still well received.
The movie leaves an impression… makes More >
