Editorial
Posted by Editor in Editorial, Issue 17, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
After days of darkness and gloom, things seemed sunnier for Fried Eye this issue, first with the cheer and good will of Eid followed by Ganesh Chaturthi. The last few days too spelled hope amongst the people- first with the victory of People over Dictatorship in Libya and then, not the least in our own [...]
A Gun For Robinson Crusoe- The story continues…
Posted by Shahwar Hussain in Chain Reaction, Cover Story, Issue 17, Issues, SeeNEw, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 3 Comments
This the second part of Shahwar Hussain’s motorcycle travel through North East India. Text and Pics : Shahwar Hussain “It is going to rain early this year” said Lehlu, a farmer who sells vegetables at the Kohima market. I looked towards the sky and there was not a whiff of cloud on it…clear blue sky. [...]
Captured Moments with Dipayan Bhattacharjee
Posted by Rundolf Mawlieh in Fried Eye Special, Fried Guest, Issue 17, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 2 Comments
The name is Dipayan Bhattacharjee. Yes, it’s obvious that each one of you reading this by now must be going “seriously! what’s in a name?”. Yes, agreed what’s really in a name, because what is important is productivity in terms of bombarding even the smallest things that matter and creates an impact. In reference to [...]
Ganapati Bappa Moraya
Posted by Vinayak Gole in Issue 17, Issues, Random Take, The fickle mind's sickle, Type 1, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 3 Comments
Come August and visitors to Mumbai will notice a very conspicuous change. The usually mechanical city suddenly transforms into a lady being decked up for an occasion. There’s talk about holidays and “modak”s and preparations for the biggest festival of the year, The Ganesh Chaturthi. The celebration that brings together every single person residing in [...]
I don’t understand the relevance of marriage: Imran
Posted by Shishir Gautam in Issue 17, Movie Desk, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 2 Comments
Honeymoons are quite an interesting time. More so for people who want to know what the person who has gone on his honeymoon has been doing. The details of someone’s private time, are far more attractive than one’s professional tidings. And if that someone is a star like Imran Khan, it just gets spicier! So [...]
Of Rooms and Starry Nights by Lasya Shashimohan
Posted by Fried Guest in Issue 17, Issues, Random Take, Type 1, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
Contrary to popular notions, the electronic media can trigger intellectual processes of thought and reflections. It played an instrumental role in introducing two legends in my life- Virginia Woolf and Vincent Van Gogh. Virginia Woolf- a prolific writer among other things, and Vincent Van Gogh- an artist par excellence. What struck me powerfully about these [...]
Chicken Biriyani (Eid Special) by Rachna Shakyawar
Posted by rachana shakyawar in Fried and Tasty, Issue 17, Issues, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
Few days back, I made Khichiri, the rice preparation which takes no time to prepare. Here is one more rice-preparation, the Chicken Biryani ,which is quite a lengthy process but one which is totally worth the trouble. It makes the perfect one-dish meal which is aromatic delicious and fabulous. Biryani, is a Mughlai dish where the rice is cooked separately from [...]
How to find the perfect phone mate:
Posted by Vinayak Gole in How To Skills, Issue 17, Issues, Techno, The fickle mind's sickle, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 1 Comment
Ashish, my neighbour at work, felt ignored on a particular Monday morning. His phone was grabbing all the attention. The Blackberry Torch with a million apps and a zillion features, with a smooth polished body and a screen more interesting than Aishwarya’s eyes was the star of the floor. Everyone wanted to get a look [...]
The Sinful Gateaway by Abhrajit Dutta
Posted by Fried Guest in Fiction, Issue 17, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
The sun was about to hide behind the rooftops. These rooftops had a seductive color which changed throughout the day. He got up from bed and finally decided to wash up and go for a stroll. The town wasn’t much and he knew not, if it was even safe at night. A few locals had [...]
Wise Bachelor- Perfect Date a myth!
Posted by Wise Bachelor in Issue 17, Issues, Type 3, Vol. II, Wise Bachelor on 01. Sep, 2011 | 3 Comments
The great thing about being single apart from the obvious benefit of not having to stare at only one girl is the freedom you get whenever you want to have that glass of fine red wine in a party. In each of my previous relationships, almost all my girls were absolute wine haters, and I [...]
The Inquest
Posted by Daktar in 55 Fiction, Issue 17, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
The body was still warm. Allegedly, he had taken on a challenge to pee under the banyan tree where ghosts were said to reside. He was last seen sitting down to pee. His last words were- “I can’t get up!” The inquest report did mention that his shirt was buttoned to his fly. Picture [...]
Second Horsepower challenge autocross
Posted by Shahwar Hussain in Issue 17, Issues, Sports Desk, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
The 2nd Horsepower Challenge Autocross organised by the Nagaland Adventure Club at the Kohima football ground, in Nagaland was a tough affair. And the torrential rain on all the three days of competition didn’t make things any easier for the competitors. For an event that is only in its second year, it has managed to [...]
Red Bull and England Dominates
Posted by Raghav Arora in Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Sports Desk, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
Red Bull and England have completed dominated their rivals. Red Bull racing team is going strength to strength this season and has not left many things to aspire for the other teams. With 7 races still to go in the season they have all but sealed the Constructor’s Championship and the way their 2 drivers, [...]
THE OTHER KALAM ( All he needed was a hero)
Posted by Rini Barman in Issue 17, Issues, Movie Desk, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
“There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child, there are seven million.” — Walt Streightiff [...]
Horrorscope- Career concerns!
Posted by Bhoothnath in Horrorscope, Issue 17, Issues, Type 3, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
It is common to find articles and horoscope-ic career guides advising what exactly would be the best career option for the different star signs, so for example we have advises like creative arts for the pisceans and leadership jobs for the leos etc etc. But what if I write about what should be avoided will you [...]
News Alerts
Posted by Fried Eye News Service in Event Alert, Issue 17, Issues, Press Release, Vol. II on 01. Sep, 2011 | 1 Comment
Circalit has just launched a new service enabling aspiring writers to get feedback on their novels directly from important industry professionals such as Silvia Crompton, (senior editor, Random House), Graham Fuller (film critic for New York Times, Sight and Sound etc.) and Tom Lazarus (Hollywood Screenwriter and tutor on the UCLA screenwriting course). Writers receive [...]
