He’s born Vid‘it’!

What happens when you scribble a few pages on one of those nothing-better-to-do-days and they turn into a bestseller? Well, that’s what Vidit Chopra, a student of Amity University, B Tech, 2nd year, Computer Science wizard, writer, gadget freak, blogger and author of ‘The Fanatic Four’, would have us believe. Priya, AUUP brings to you his different facets

Once a writer, always a writer?
I was always interested in writing. I used to write a lot during school and soon it became a hobby. Writing is in my genes. (We told you, he’s born Vid‘it’!) My dad wrote a number of plays, which were performed throughout the country. His play ‘Vama Swaha’ was telecast on DD.
 
How did ‘The Fanatic Four’ happen? Is it a real story?
I started writing the book on one of those days when there was nothing better to do. I chose the characters, tried to keep them close to reality and formed a fictitious story! Of course, nothing can be purely fiction. There are certain parts of the book, which are close to reality. As for the character of Vidit in the book, I have tried to portray him completely opposite to the way I am in real life.

Observerzparadise.com. What a blog!
OP was a personal blog till a few months back but now it’s an e-zine providing the latest in sports, movie & music reviews, technology etc. I continue to write and share my views about life and things that interest me. The site has gained popularity, but there’s a long way to go.

As a writer, what are the challenges that you face?
The most challenging thing for a writer  is keeping the reader involved. Different readers have different choices, some like to analyse the expressions, words and sentences and some want to concentrate more on the story. Striking a perfect balance between the two is a difficult task.
A quote that you believe in...
“Originality is the art of concealing the original.” Nothing actually is original, but is inspired from somewhere or the other. Nothing can ever be 100% original and if it seems so, because the roots of its inspiration are still unknown.

What’s the future: a gadget guru or a writer?
I  am a gadget freak. My love for gadgets has been fanned by my cousins Arpit and Gaurav. I might end up being an IT guy, I might still be managing the site, but I know one thing; I will be writing for sure. Who knows, I might end up doing all three!

Parting shot...
I’d like to thank all my friends for being with me and bearing my tantrums; and my Observerz Paradise team for believing in me.
I am grateful to my parents and teachers who have always been there to guide me. Special thanks to all readers and critics, for they are the reason for what I am today. 

A Crazilicious Food-O-Tour!

Tired of McDonalds & Pizza Hut? For all you foodies, we bring to you some outrageous eateries from across the globe!

Tanmay Goel, AIS PV, IX C

‘Loo’ talk: At the ‘Marton Restaurant’ in Taiwan, you get to sit on a toilet seat band and eat on a bathtub shaped table! Despite its unique bathroom décor, this restaurant has urinals on the wall that act as lamps and the plates, bowls etc are in the shape of Western loo or like Japanese squat toilets. 

Heavenly Feast: Ever wished to take your date to heaven? ‘Dinner in the Sky’ in Brussels, is a restaurant you wouldn’t want to miss. This special restaurant gives you the fine dining experience, 150 feet high in the air. The table is lifted from a crane where 22 brave people can dine anywhere in the skies of Belgium, provided they are not afraid of heights!

Blind dinner date: For a blinding experience while having lip-smacking food, you would never find a better place than the “Pitch Black Restaurant” in Beijing, China. The main dining hall is totally dark, with nothing visible at all. No illuminating devices are allowed.  but the staff wears night vision goggles. Isn’t it perfect for blind dates?

Water, water everywhere: In Conrad Rangali Island in Maldives, there’s ‘Ithaa’, a restaurant located five meters below sea level. With access from a spiral staircase, it has a transparent acrylic roof, giving full view of the sea above. The idea took shape in New Zealand, constructed in Singapore and transported to Maldives, offers an amazing dining experience.
On your next Food-O-Tour, don’t forget to try out these restaurants!