tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post9113722597722142145..comments2024-03-19T09:03:49.770+05:30Comments on Shobhaa De: Mera Bharat Mahaan.Jai Hind!!Shobhaa Dehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610708004901279105noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-1868492940572362802010-01-28T16:56:18.865+05:302010-01-28T16:56:18.865+05:30Ah, a pity indeed that I missed your session, Ms D...Ah, a pity indeed that I missed your session, Ms De, as I had to leave Jaipur early on Monday morning. I loved the vibe at the JLF and that's how it should be; cutting edge, powerful engagements (in most cases, minus the unfortunately lopsided 'Migrant words' workshop which could have been better balanced; Shepard seemed to have some interesting contribution, as did Joshi, if we had chance to hear more. Alas, there was more to contend with in other sessions, especially the delightful Dr Simoen, Tina Brown, Vikram Chandra, Ali Sethi et al.<br /><br />Rgrds,<br />SShafinaaz Hassimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639184569752140877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-27253223289025994482010-01-28T14:49:09.262+05:302010-01-28T14:49:09.262+05:30I wonder when the organizers will start telecastin...I wonder when the organizers will start telecasting JLF live..!! I for one will be grateful if that happensGajendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164273738803562005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-53626804915530056562010-01-27T20:23:44.860+05:302010-01-27T20:23:44.860+05:30what??? marie from Vanity fair does not think you ...what??? marie from Vanity fair does not think you are enough of a mirchi bomb already? You most definately are. You make many people think, and thats important. Subversive I like.<br /><br />And was Hari Kunzru there? His writing is delicious. My heart hopes that he is too.Another Kiran In NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949641865013106368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-69457845509826041622010-01-27T19:09:22.267+05:302010-01-27T19:09:22.267+05:30Hello Madam. I heard you in Lit. Fest.I Love your ...Hello Madam. I heard you in Lit. Fest.I Love your writing style.Your advice for aspiring writers boosted me so much that I've caught both literal & literary fever :).I would be grateful to you if you could just guide me that as I am not from literary background so what should be the first step in order to begin with my novel....<br />Thank you.The Stone Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874520487054699860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-68424262128133779072010-01-27T18:13:55.300+05:302010-01-27T18:13:55.300+05:30The only words of urs , which you said during ur s...The only words of urs , which you said during ur session at Lit fest. , ring in my ears like bells are - "What's Stopping You?" ... <br />There was lot to learn in Lit. Fest. ... Ur session at the last was Boost up for budding writers! Thank You!@ngel ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/18294353918556424079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-8121553895490735962010-01-27T13:42:27.210+05:302010-01-27T13:42:27.210+05:30" I'll tell you what made this special an..." I'll tell you what made this special and memorable - Marie's professionalism. It was a class act. Our journos have a lot to learn from seasoned and celebrated writers like Marie, who don't take a thing for granted. She had read my books, done her homework scrupulously and structured the one hour session sensibly. She conducted the proceedings seamlessly, devoid of personal ego.There was zero attempt at one upmanship as she allowed a free flow of questions with the audience." quoting you itself, to make the context of my comment clear.<br />I have had the same thought of professionalism for years, sometimes i look at how these people have structured interviews, an attitude so professional yet they come across very friendly getting the utmost of the person being interviewed. <br />My point is, do we lack training? Shouldnt established writers like you and many more take up a few hours of teaching amateurs? You can teach and fill the void of the lack of detailing and structured writing here in India.malinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842426258433559546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-51440192810459185192010-01-27T11:20:36.303+05:302010-01-27T11:20:36.303+05:30happy 26 january, mz de! this greeting is a reflec...happy 26 january, mz de! this greeting is a reflection of our times, most know it is a holiday but not for what reason!<br />also, saw you on cnn-ibn (indians at 60 segment. please sue the channel for disclosing your age in this careless fashion!) and my most rivetting moment was when you said "children are not part of my retirment plan"! i envy your offspring - they are living without the metaphorical responsibility-yoke on their young shoulders. at last, you have shown up the hypocrisy which nestles in the indian institution of family. reminds me of my 85 year old neighbour in a western city: painted his roof, trimmed his trees, cooked, kept his home clean and partied every friday night with his wife, also 85 years old. they had been married for 60 years when he succumbed to cancer. but, what a life! so, let not the ageists among us win - live life kingsize! or queensixe, in your case!! congratulations, mz de. what did you think about mz tagore blithely ignoring the fact that her wild-life murdering son was awarded the Padma?mshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574984295952384843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-51865516173073855832010-01-27T11:20:17.095+05:302010-01-27T11:20:17.095+05:30Perhaps you ran into my friend Mridula (Susan) Kos...Perhaps you ran into my friend Mridula (Susan) Koshy. She is the author of "If it is Sweet" a collection of short stories which has received rave reviews. She lived in Portland and moved to India with her family so her children could experience their roots and learn their mother toungue. Great mother and an inspiring parent..I hope you get to meet her sometime.Theyoginmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994599670878778861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-64740227348283784602010-01-27T07:46:22.544+05:302010-01-27T07:46:22.544+05:30hi HAAPY REPUBLIC DAY its feel good that u have go...hi HAAPY REPUBLIC DAY its feel good that u have good time at the fest<br />& best of luck for ur journey and hope u have gr8 time with ur son.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648804801968801212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-60988946982903431422010-01-26T23:27:48.626+05:302010-01-26T23:27:48.626+05:30Wow, I was really waiting for that!
The fest had l...Wow, I was really waiting for that!<br />The fest had loads of Rajasthani writer. Tell us how they were. <br /><br />And how do you like young writers like Meenakshi Reddy and allCrazy Blogger https://www.blogger.com/profile/16072651034586308624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-74275777486998252332010-01-26T20:39:42.622+05:302010-01-26T20:39:42.622+05:30Thank god. You have added to your blog today. i wa...Thank god. You have added to your blog today. i was waiting for this for last 4 days. U r genius in writing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702074810777102877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-86897520297447369492010-01-26T19:30:38.221+05:302010-01-26T19:30:38.221+05:30गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनायें.......गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनायें.......Apanatvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788229863280826201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-13422953619740471702010-01-26T19:18:06.365+05:302010-01-26T19:18:06.365+05:30Happy republic Day!!! Waiting for your remarks on ...Happy republic Day!!! Waiting for your remarks on mile sur mera tumhara on blogspot!!Vaudeville of Exhilaration https://www.blogger.com/profile/06933540823506711911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-83897757081983700172010-01-26T17:33:33.675+05:302010-01-26T17:33:33.675+05:30Hi Shobhaa and all the readers,
HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY...Hi Shobhaa and all the readers,<br />HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY!!!<br />Plz check these videos(I know everyone in India has watched it by now):<br />PartI:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq31OjsQ124<br />PartII:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nytoo6jFfNg<br />This is the latest version of "Song of India" called 'Phir Mile Sur' released on the eve of our Republic Day (26 Jan 2010). Plz give wide publicity to this beautiful composition. It signifies Unity in Diversity and generates a jubilant feeling of patriotism in every Indian.RAJ47https://www.blogger.com/profile/05129121036161194062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-50205638010988793892010-01-26T16:11:55.849+05:302010-01-26T16:11:55.849+05:30I m really big fan of yous and i attended your ses...I m really big fan of yous and i attended your session in jaipur. After attending your session my perspective to life has really changed. you are a grest person i've seriously started adoring you more.Vandana Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609278327161624951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-25053497030706820522010-01-26T16:00:33.775+05:302010-01-26T16:00:33.775+05:30Something real fact about "HIND".....
1...Something real fact about "HIND".....<br /><br />100 mein shyad sab beyimaan<br />Phir bhi mera bharat mahaannishant pandeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715751988876699900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452007250221117551.post-16109916945499514382010-01-26T14:06:41.746+05:302010-01-26T14:06:41.746+05:30Do you know your best friend talking is good for u...Do you know your best friend talking is good for us. Please carry your best friend next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com