tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post112084389942268311..comments2024-03-28T14:16:51.745+05:30Comments on Known Turf: One nightAnnie Zaidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687223598027157611noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1131931214351389382005-11-14T06:50:00.000+05:302005-11-14T06:50:00.000+05:30A very interesting post. I wanted to dwell on the ...A very interesting post. I wanted to dwell on the issue of humility because it sounds great to me. I guess this is one of the most fundamental humna aspects. Denying once ability to shine is not humility. However, saying you can do something because it is your role is humility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1121159333483960922005-07-12T14:38:00.000+05:302005-07-12T14:38:00.000+05:30Neela, I've already answered Tanuj about the rest,...Neela, I've already answered Tanuj about the rest, so I won't repeat myself. And your question about why bloggers keep reminding dissidents the option of stopping to read them, I'll answer that in a separate post today.<BR/><BR/>Tanuj, (assuming you haven't exercised your option yet) <BR/>I was describing feelings, not debating rights. <BR/>But 'What do non-slum dwellers?' Perhaps they should Annie Zaidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687223598027157611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1121156818234166242005-07-12T13:56:00.000+05:302005-07-12T13:56:00.000+05:30My 2 cents worth would be that, the author really ...My 2 cents worth would be that, the author really talks about a 'feeling' of being unwanted in a place and the emotions involved by using a small incident as an analogy (among many others). Think about it in that respect, it makes a lot of sense. <BR/><BR/>Cheers.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13751281571821760855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1121084807334622922005-07-11T17:56:00.000+05:302005-07-11T17:56:00.000+05:30Pawan, let's hear some of those folk crudities :)D...Pawan, let's hear some of those folk crudities :)<BR/><BR/>Dilip - you do the same :)<BR/><BR/>Tanuj - 4 things.<BR/><BR/>1] Read the post again - this was not about me, really. Didn't you get the analogy?<BR/><BR/>2] Nowhere have I said that the old lady, or the railways, or anybody in the dabba, owed me anything. I was (still am) grateful for the favour. And like I said, I'm very aware that Annie Zaidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687223598027157611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120988757341091962005-07-10T15:15:00.000+05:302005-07-10T15:15:00.000+05:30Thanks, Annie. As always, and I have told you befo...Thanks, Annie. As always, and I have told you before, you make me think.Dilip D'Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221707482541503243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120975900090124582005-07-10T11:41:00.000+05:302005-07-10T11:41:00.000+05:30brought back memories...brought back memories...Madhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00644775431982631751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120907700629716982005-07-09T16:45:00.000+05:302005-07-09T16:45:00.000+05:30Annie, expereinced the same thing while coming to ...Annie, <BR/>expereinced the same thing while coming to Delhi in April. Only thing is that my ticket wasn't even AC. And I did feel the same way u did. <BR/>However, my personal experience was that the journey was painful only till I was expecting a jugaad to get a seat. Once it was clear that I wasn't getting a seat, it was fun. I had a ball with some rajasthani tribals who sang me their Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120896278546913532005-07-09T13:34:00.000+05:302005-07-09T13:34:00.000+05:30Vishnu, it's only a matter of time before it happe...Vishnu, it's only a matter of time before it happens on aeroplanes too. Like the song goes "It happens only in India...tananana nana"<BR/>Kafka, I don't. The world needs to shed it's thick skin.<BR/>R, and balihai, thanks <BR/>steppenwolf, double thanks :)Annie Zaidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687223598027157611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120892643183184702005-07-09T12:34:00.000+05:302005-07-09T12:34:00.000+05:30i loved the migrant connect.i have often compared ...i loved the migrant connect.<BR/><BR/>i have often compared bombay slum dwellers and their use of space with the urban tokyo dweller. the similarities are absolutely amazing with two major differences: <BR/>1. that the japanese are better off with more white-goods and gadgets <BR/>and, <BR/>2. the mumbaiker has an extended family.<BR/><BR/>the dialogue btwn the 2 uncles was a killer. loved it.<BRbalihaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787473564732829934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120890962272456492005-07-09T12:06:00.000+05:302005-07-09T12:06:00.000+05:30and im linking u, k?and im linking u, k?steppenwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256704409558484818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120890641417922842005-07-09T12:00:00.000+05:302005-07-09T12:00:00.000+05:30omg.that was a beautiful ( and sad )comparision.i ...omg.that was a beautiful ( and sad )comparision.<BR/><BR/>i liked how you made your made your point here.steppenwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256704409558484818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120879391352243672005-07-09T08:53:00.000+05:302005-07-09T08:53:00.000+05:30During college days it never used to be a problem ...During college days it never used to be a problem to travel in an unreserved compartment, jammed along with the rest of humanity. <BR/><BR/>Now that i'm older and a bit more used to some comforts I think it would be difficult. Travelled a year or so ago in a reserved compartment, when a 50 year old lady was ordered off a berth by a 20+ guy. Well, there was kindness around after all. Everyone R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13751281571821760855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120874020296523242005-07-09T07:23:00.000+05:302005-07-09T07:23:00.000+05:30:) you need to have a thicker skin. :P:) you need to have a thicker skin. :Psameerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999826474561294090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9939966.post-1120860744086520732005-07-09T03:42:00.000+05:302005-07-09T03:42:00.000+05:30Wow! I didn't know that these things happen in AC ...Wow! I didn't know that these things happen in AC coaches too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com