A glass of steaming milky syrupy tea is best served cut. One by two or two by three, it embodies the spirit of sharing and camaraderie (and more significantly a resource crunch). Come, have a sip.
The 2007 Cutting the Chai calendar has been downloaded 266 times. Given the fact that it was a late release (May 2007), the numbers were encouraging enough for me to work on the 2008 calendar and release it well in advance of the new year.
You can download printable versions of the calendar which lists major Indian festivals and holidays from the links given towards the end of this post.
This is a one page A4-sized calendar (landscape), without much visual appeal. That might be compensated if I release an eye-candy version later (if things go as planned). Meanwhile, for people (like me) who have lost track of time and are always short of dates (of all kinds), this basic tabular array should suffice (for dates of one kind). 2008 Calendar with Indian Festivals and Holidays (Size A4)
First Pooja Bedi disarrayed a chessboard and had a steamy shower with Marc Robinson, then Miss Mauritius 1993 Viveka Babajee and Inder Sudan let their passions wild beneath a waterfall. Then came the double meaning ads - "So... what are you thinking of?" - and the current flavour of Kamasutra Condom advertising is roleplay.
Here's a roundup of theme "Who do you want to be tonight?"
Who do you want to be tonight? Kamasutra Condoms (Detective) Who do you want to be tonight? Kamasutra Condoms (Nurse-patient)
The dancer performed well. The instructor gave her several zeroes as a reward. Kamasutra dotted condoms. Who do you want to be tonight?
The art critic praised the artist for his use of lines. He promised her many more private viewings Kamasutra ribbed condoms. Who do you want to be tonight?
The geography professor gave private tution on different contours. The biology teacher couldn't stop thanking him Kamasutra contoured condoms. Who do you want to be tonight?
The gardener surprised the landlady with an off-season flavour. He was suitably rewarded Kamasutra Surprise. Assorted flavoured condoms Who do you want to be tonight?
The doctor came late. The nurse was glad Kamasutra Longlast. Climax control dotted condoms Who do you want to be tonight?
Internationally, United Colors of Benetton has become synonymous with shock advertising. Indian advertising may be provocative at times, but it is rarely shocking (the Centre Shock ads don't count). But then it is not an altogether unknown genre here.
Here are some ads that might be shocking (or offending) to some readers at the first read, but then read the complete message. No images or pictorial depiction, just plain words.
[Some readers might find the content offensive. Read further at your own discretion] Gone to bed with men, women and children. Blossom House of used books #84/6, Opp. Amoeba, Church Street, Bangalore - 1. Visit us at www.blossombookhouse.com Agency: Mudra Communication
Slept with three, wanting more Blossom House of used books... Agency: Mudra Communication
Dumped by her. Abused by him. Blossom House of used books... Agency: Mudra Communication
Do not demand d**ry, you cocksucker Dowry, it's the dirtiest word [In fine print] The Sisterhood Collective Agency: Brand Curry
Say no to d**ry, you fucking prick Dowry, it's the dirtiest word [In fine print] The Sisterhood Collective Agency: Brand Curry
Motherfucker www.achyutpalavcalligraphy.com Even bad copy deserves to look good Agency: Grey Worldwide
Bastard www.achyutpalavcalligraphy.com Even bad copy deserves to look good Agency: Grey Worldwide India
Bitch www.achyutpalavcalligraphy.com Even bad copy deserves to look good Agency: Grey Worldwide India
There are many who visit this blog only for the videos and are not interested in the letters I attempt to conjure up as words. To make their experience more worth the while and also to provide a value addition for other readers of this blog who are also interested in the other assortments here, let me introduce ChaiTV (Feels like I'm announcing the launch of my own television channel but this is as close as I can get, yet). ChaiTV showcases the latest videos that are put up on Cutting the Chai, all at one place. The actual credit goes to the good guys at blip.tv, I have just incorporated it here.
To visit ChaiTV you just need to click here (and a pop-up window should open unless it is blocked by your browser) or the icon on the left panel. In the unlikely likelihood that you want to include ChaiTV on your blog you can copy/paste the HTML below into your html.
