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BhounDa Mazaaq: The Journalist is the Monkey

Posted on January 25, 2011
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I usually do not hold politicians in much esteem. But I have found new found respect for a number of them in this video. Specially because the journalist who was trying to be ever so clever comes out looking quite the monkey. He wanted a Bandar ka Tamasha, and he comes out looking like the biggest Bandar himself.



What’s the big point about speaking ‘correct’ English – especially in a country where most people (and certainly most journalists) cannot even speak correct Urdu! Beyond signifying the chooti zehniyat and linguistic insecurity of the journalist himself, the clip only serves to make one respect the ones who refused to answer in English.

If you are going to make a big deal about speaking correct English, maybe you should start by asking your own (rehearsed) question in correct English.

If this was the journalist’s attempt at being funny, the joke is on him… and what a bhounDa joke it is!

School Notes — Lamorinda Sun

Oakland Tribune October 8, 2009 | Lamorinda Sun Panel discussion with superintendents Superintendents from the Acalanes, Moraga and Orinda school districts will participate in a panel discussion on “Maintaining Excellent Schools in Tough Financial Times.” The forum, which will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Serbian Orthodox Church in Moraga, will feature Acalanes superintendent John Stockton, Moraga superintendent Rick Schafer and Orinda superintendent Joe Jaconette. They will offer their thoughts and answer questions from the audience during the discussion.

The event is sponsored by the Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette branch of the American Association of University Women and is free and open to all. The church is at 1700 School St., Moraga.

– Jonathan Morales Pumpkin patch coming to Orinda Sleepy Hollow Elementary School is inviting local families to get ready for Halloween at its annual Pumpkin Patch.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the school, 20 Washington Way, Orinda. Activities and attractions include a haunted house, carnival games, jump houses, a pumpkin growing contest, a petting zoo and a magician.

All proceeds from the event benefit local schools.

– Jonathan Morales Cal professor to speak on teen pressures A UC Berkeley psychology professor will speak in Orinda on the stresses and pressures teenagers, especially girls, face today.

Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, chair of the psychology department, will speak about “Teens, Stress, Perfection and Mental Health: The Current Crisis for Girls (and Boys)” from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Miramonte High School Theatre, 750 Moraga Way, Orinda. here online word count

Dr. Hinshaw will share his research about the pressures teens face in today’s culture and offer strategies and tools for parents, schools and the media to help empower teens to deal with those pressures.

The event is free. Copies of Dr. Hinshaw’s newest book, “The Triple Bind: Saving our Teenage Girls from Today’s Pressures,” will be sold at a discount to those in attendance, courtesy of Orinda Books.

For more information, contact Sherri Williams at jbswilliams27@yahoo.com.

– Jonathan Morales Women’s Club Halloween Carnival Oct. 25 The Moraga Junior Women’s Club will hold its 33rd annual Halloween Carnival Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Campolindo High School, 300 Moraga Road.

The annual carnival is perfect for children ages 2 to 8, and attracts more than 500 children each year. Kids can choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, enjoy carnival games with prizes for all and a festive art center with hands-on crafts.

Admission is $5 per child, plus a small charge for game tickets and food. All children are encouraged to come in costume. Bring your own trick-or-treat bag and receive three free game tickets.

The Moraga Junior Women’s Club is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for women, children and the elderly through volunteer service and fundraising. For more information and online ticket sales, go to www.moragajuniors.org. go to web site online word count

– Sam Richards Writing contest open to students Think you have the best prose in Lamorinda (or beyond)?

The city of Lafayette, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation, the Contra Costa County Library and local schools are sponsoring a writing contest for all children, youth and teens, regardless of where they live or go to school.

The winners will get to be the first students to check out books at the new Lafayette Library and Learning Center on opening day in November. All participants will receive a special POWER OF YOUth library card.

The four age/grade divisions, themes and maximum word counts are:

– Kindergarten through Grade 2, or up to age 7: “Why I Like Libraries?” Maximum Word Count is 250.

– Grades 3-5, or ages 8-10: “Why I Like Libraries?” Maximum Word Count is 250.

– Middle schoolers, or ages 11-13: “Why is the New Lafayette Library and Learning Center Important to Me?” Maximum Word Count is 500.

– High schoolers, or ages 14 and older: “Why Are Libraries Important to Society?” Maximum Word Count is 1,000.

For complete contest details and rules, visit www.lafayettelib.com. or call the library at 925-283-3872.

– Jonathan Morales Annual ‘Westival’ coming up Lafayette Elementary’s 55th annual Westival, a family carnival for the families of Lafayette Elementary School, happens from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the school, 950 Moraga Road.

A pumpkin patch, a scarecrow auction (each class builds a scarecrow), carnival games, a bake sale, a Rotary-sponsored BBQ and more are planned.

– Sam Richards Got school news? Submit items for School Notes to Jonathan Morales at 925-943-8048 or jmmorales@bayareanewsgroup.com.

Lamorinda Sun

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  1. Saeed says:
    February 4th, 2011 11:58 pm

    Amazing!
    Very funny and interesting.

  2. riyaz says:
    February 2nd, 2011 9:37 pm

    lmao!
    dis is hilarious…

    To the reporter-
    “pleej english laarrn faast then aks others”

    hello pakistani bros.
    i am indian.i wish there was a “ALL THINGS INDIA”.
    wishes to ATP!!

  3. Maskeenel says:
    January 31st, 2011 10:36 pm

    Mano, your MA doesn’t prove anything. MA in what?
    You could have achieved your MA in woodworking and that doesn’t qualify you as master of the English language.
    We have this problem every gama majha wants to be in the assembly and we are making that happen by sending them in there though our votes. It is a sorry state of the the country. And we are making history everyday.

    We have similar problems with the mullahs. A little study of deen and then comes the ability to pass judgment anywhere and on anyone and we are allowing that, also in the name of religion.

  4. fuzair says:
    January 28th, 2011 8:05 pm

    Also interesting that Ch. Nadeem Khadim said that he is a British national. Wouldn’t that disqualify him from holding office as an MPA?

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