It has been a very long time since I spent some time at this place. Life has taken some very serious curves. I am no longer the IT-brat who used to earn enough to survive a month on the first day of each month, and then used to wonder where all of it has gone, probably by the mid of the month. I have joined the many other thousands of pagal guys who decide to become Administrators, yeah I joined for my Masters in Administration. Now, the technical details does not allow me to say that I am pursuing MBA, but it's something similar to that.
I am currently at Ghaziabad, a town very close to the UP-Delhi border. It is not a very great town to be, compared to the other places I have lived in my life. But the area in which I live is pretty posh, our neighbors being the District Collector, ACP etc. Hostel is good. Food is not that good. But overall, life is fun!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
MTV Roadies - Hell Down Under- Post 2
Roadies is the show of the unexpected!- This statement has been given so much hype that the audience themselves think about all possible unexpected twists the show can have, even before Raghu/Ranvijay discloses what the twist is.
And the Roadies team the mistake of revealing one of these twists in the form of trailers. Hence Sufi, Nauman and Palak returning to the show was not as big a shocker it was supposed to be.
The water ball task looked cool, I personaly would like to do that some time.
Bye Bye Pradeep- You were supposed to be the "Singh is Kingh", but you were more of the Santa-Banta type.
Bye Bye Kiri - You were not to the par, never!
Bye Bye Bobbie- After all the unexpected limelight....
and Bye Bye Sandeep - Good work till now, but I would like to see Natasha single! [:P]
And the Roadies team the mistake of revealing one of these twists in the form of trailers. Hence Sufi, Nauman and Palak returning to the show was not as big a shocker it was supposed to be.
The water ball task looked cool, I personaly would like to do that some time.
Bye Bye Pradeep- You were supposed to be the "Singh is Kingh", but you were more of the Santa-Banta type.
Bye Bye Kiri - You were not to the par, never!
Bye Bye Bobbie- After all the unexpected limelight....
and Bye Bye Sandeep - Good work till now, but I would like to see Natasha single! [:P]
Monday, February 9, 2009
Roadies 6.0 Hell Down Under-1
You love it or hate it, but you can't just ignore it.
Because MTV plays that 25 * 8..!
I started following the MTV Roadies since its fourth version, and have remained loyal to the 'spoilt brats' and their pranks since then. The whole stuff has been a entertaiment package, starting from the auditions and then the various tasks and vote-outs and then some nobody will become somebody.
Back to Roadies 6.0,
Bye Bye Nauman, I will really miss your glances on the Cam! Honestly, he reaaly did not know how to behave in a reality show and used to stare at the Camera every now and then.
Roop still remains my favourite roadie.
Because MTV plays that 25 * 8..!
I started following the MTV Roadies since its fourth version, and have remained loyal to the 'spoilt brats' and their pranks since then. The whole stuff has been a entertaiment package, starting from the auditions and then the various tasks and vote-outs and then some nobody will become somebody.
Back to Roadies 6.0,
Bye Bye Nauman, I will really miss your glances on the Cam! Honestly, he reaaly did not know how to behave in a reality show and used to stare at the Camera every now and then.
Roop still remains my favourite roadie.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Valentines of Bangalore, Beware!
As FEB 14 is coming up, all I want to say to the cozy couples of Bengaluru is : BEWARE!!!! The SriRamSena is looking for you!!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
India broadcasted abroad....
Yesterday, I managed to complete two works of Art, which was being discussed across the world recently.
1. The White Tiger
The debut novel from Aravind Adiga was in the News after winning the coveted Booker Prize for 2008. And last time when I went to the Kottayam Public Library, I asked for the book and fortunately they had a copy avaliable. Started reading it on Monday and completed it yesterday.
I am not the one to right a review on the book. So many have done that. But I just think if that novel can make it to the Booker, many people in India who write in their vernalculars should seriously think about writing in English.
2. Slumdog Millionaire
This was a complete surprise for me. I remember reading the novel Q and A , during my college days. Someone in my hostel had a copy, and it reached me one fine day. I started reading it just to kill some spare time, and completed it in one go. I found the novel really interesting. It did not have the hype and hoolah of Chethan Bhagath's novels, which were becoming Icons of English Fiction of India. And over a period of time, even I forgot about the novel.
Last week, I came across the review of a new Hollywood movie, based in India, called Slumdog Millionaire, and the Plot was so familiar to me.
Yesterday, I watched the movie. If I remeber correctly, the movie version has a different life for the Hero, and hence different set of questions. But they have done a nice job.
Screen Play Writer Chethan Bhagath may kindly refer this movie to understand , how to create good screenplays from books.
1. The White Tiger
The debut novel from Aravind Adiga was in the News after winning the coveted Booker Prize for 2008. And last time when I went to the Kottayam Public Library, I asked for the book and fortunately they had a copy avaliable. Started reading it on Monday and completed it yesterday.
I am not the one to right a review on the book. So many have done that. But I just think if that novel can make it to the Booker, many people in India who write in their vernalculars should seriously think about writing in English.
2. Slumdog Millionaire
This was a complete surprise for me. I remember reading the novel Q and A , during my college days. Someone in my hostel had a copy, and it reached me one fine day. I started reading it just to kill some spare time, and completed it in one go. I found the novel really interesting. It did not have the hype and hoolah of Chethan Bhagath's novels, which were becoming Icons of English Fiction of India. And over a period of time, even I forgot about the novel.
Last week, I came across the review of a new Hollywood movie, based in India, called Slumdog Millionaire, and the Plot was so familiar to me.
Yesterday, I watched the movie. If I remeber correctly, the movie version has a different life for the Hero, and hence different set of questions. But they have done a nice job.
Screen Play Writer Chethan Bhagath may kindly refer this movie to understand , how to create good screenplays from books.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Quotation!!!!!
I know that, Tagging is a common practice among bloggers, though I hardly came across it. But since two of my close friends have done the inevitable, let me respond to atleast one. Sorry Tintuzz, urs next. Let me respond to Deepak now.
The rule goes like this. List down 5 fav quotes. As simple as that.
1. When you go home, tell them of Us and say, for Your tomorrow, we gave Our today -- Various War Memorials , the one in Kohima one of them
2. It's better to die upon your feet than to live upon your knees --- Emiliano Zapata Salazar or Che Guevara [?] . Not sure.
3. You can't handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, lieutenant Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know - that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall -- you need me on that wall. We use words like "honor," "code," "loyalty." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand the post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
--Col. Nathan R Jessep - (movie)A few good men
4. അതിരാണിപ്പാടത്തെ പുതിയ തലമുറയുടെ കാവല്ക്കാരാ, അതിക്രമിച്ചു കടന്നതു പൊറുക്കൂ...പഴയ കൌതുക വസ്തുക്കള് തേടി നടക്കുന്ന ഒരു പരദേശിയാണു ഞാന്.
-- ഒരു ദേശത്തിന്റെ കഥ - എസ്.കെ.പൊറ്റക്കാട്
5.And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
-- Holy Bible , Romans 8:28
That was a quick work. If I spend more time, I will have a list of 50 quotes.
Thanks Layman for the tag.
The rule goes like this. List down 5 fav quotes. As simple as that.
1. When you go home, tell them of Us and say, for Your tomorrow, we gave Our today -- Various War Memorials , the one in Kohima one of them
2. It's better to die upon your feet than to live upon your knees --- Emiliano Zapata Salazar or Che Guevara [?] . Not sure.
3. You can't handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, lieutenant Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know - that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall -- you need me on that wall. We use words like "honor," "code," "loyalty." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand the post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
--Col. Nathan R Jessep - (movie)A few good men
4. അതിരാണിപ്പാടത്തെ പുതിയ തലമുറയുടെ കാവല്ക്കാരാ, അതിക്രമിച്ചു കടന്നതു പൊറുക്കൂ...പഴയ കൌതുക വസ്തുക്കള് തേടി നടക്കുന്ന ഒരു പരദേശിയാണു ഞാന്.
-- ഒരു ദേശത്തിന്റെ കഥ - എസ്.കെ.പൊറ്റക്കാട്
5.And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
-- Holy Bible , Romans 8:28
That was a quick work. If I spend more time, I will have a list of 50 quotes.
Thanks Layman for the tag.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Hell of a League season..............
So, that brings the inagural IPL to a thrilling climax...After two heavily one sided semi-finals, the finals took everyone to the edge. A last ball victory is always cherished for a long time by the cricket audience, and same follows with the match between Chennai SuperKings and Rajasthan Royals.
Indian cricket will never be the same from here upon, the whole concept of being a professional cricketer is going to undergo a drastic change. Being part of the natinal side was the ultimate aim of each budding cricketer till now, but hereupon , more important will be to be a higly rated cricketer in the league. Due to the simple fact that, that brings more money and glamour. Players have the oppurtunity to earn in 45 days, more than what they will earn in a whole calender year with the team. BCCI badly wanted the IPL to imitate the EPL or La Liga, but I have doubts whether they have considered the contrast features of these leagues, when compared to IPL. As a less-fanatic cricet fan, I hope that this will push ODIs to the backyard. Lets have Test matches for the orthodox pundits, and t20 for the common audience.
EPL too was dramatic and thrilling throughout the season. The team that I adore, "The Arsenal" had a fantastic start, keeping in mind the fact that many thought Arsenal will not be able to compensate the loss of its most prolific strikers, O'henry. But the youth brigade , nursed by Arsene Wenger did upset many so called sharp-predcitors to bring out a fresh face of the club and led the poits tally for many weeks. Unfortunately, the team succumbed to pressure later on , and a few setbacks in the middle disruptd the harmony. They could somehow fall on track towards the later stages, but then damage had been done. Though I hate to say this, MAN-U displayed unmatchable professionalism on the big stage,a nd the big perks they spent really brought out fruits. CR7 was the big difference it had. The Chelsea-Comeback under Grant was also worth applauding.
UEFA Champions League was not a very thrilling affair , till the final. Though the Gunners could do a wonder at San-Siro, they stumbled at the next step. The final will be remebered for a long time, atleast by John Terry. After being the grade one warrior of his team for a long time, he actually kciked away the big prize that has eluded his men for many years.But overall, MAn-U was the deserving winner, for the consistency they exibited throughout the tournament.
Another league I follow, the NBA , has also reached its grand finale stage. The LA Lakers and Boston Celtics are all set to fight for the Ring, starting this thursday. Celtics being the most successful teams of all times, and Lakers being one of the most successful teams of recent times, this will be a very interesting series to watch. Kobe Bryant, after being crowned the MVP for the first time, will be more than eager to ice the cake with a crown. Unlike his previous seasons, he has displayed great leadership qualities this season, and has extracted the best performance from his team mates, and that gives LA very good chances against obe of the best defensive teams of NBA. Celtics, on the other hand run hig on youth spirit and passion. Young Bloods like Rondo and Perkins will fight their hearts out for each and every single point or possession. And the big KG is still in a good shape and form. Though I would love to see LA and KB adding one more ring to their kitty, I feel that the celtics are gonna make it this time.
French Open going on in the mean while, but I am rather eager to see what will happen at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Anything other than a Roger Fed- Nadal final is what I am waiting for!
But now, stage is set for the EURO-2008 to start. All eyes to the two small but beautiful countris in Europe, Austria and Swiss. And let me once again announce my support to Portugal. The cup which we lost to the Greek will reach the deserved hands this time, I swear.
Thats it for teh time being....
Indian cricket will never be the same from here upon, the whole concept of being a professional cricketer is going to undergo a drastic change. Being part of the natinal side was the ultimate aim of each budding cricketer till now, but hereupon , more important will be to be a higly rated cricketer in the league. Due to the simple fact that, that brings more money and glamour. Players have the oppurtunity to earn in 45 days, more than what they will earn in a whole calender year with the team. BCCI badly wanted the IPL to imitate the EPL or La Liga, but I have doubts whether they have considered the contrast features of these leagues, when compared to IPL. As a less-fanatic cricet fan, I hope that this will push ODIs to the backyard. Lets have Test matches for the orthodox pundits, and t20 for the common audience.
EPL too was dramatic and thrilling throughout the season. The team that I adore, "The Arsenal" had a fantastic start, keeping in mind the fact that many thought Arsenal will not be able to compensate the loss of its most prolific strikers, O'henry. But the youth brigade , nursed by Arsene Wenger did upset many so called sharp-predcitors to bring out a fresh face of the club and led the poits tally for many weeks. Unfortunately, the team succumbed to pressure later on , and a few setbacks in the middle disruptd the harmony. They could somehow fall on track towards the later stages, but then damage had been done. Though I hate to say this, MAN-U displayed unmatchable professionalism on the big stage,a nd the big perks they spent really brought out fruits. CR7 was the big difference it had. The Chelsea-Comeback under Grant was also worth applauding.
UEFA Champions League was not a very thrilling affair , till the final. Though the Gunners could do a wonder at San-Siro, they stumbled at the next step. The final will be remebered for a long time, atleast by John Terry. After being the grade one warrior of his team for a long time, he actually kciked away the big prize that has eluded his men for many years.But overall, MAn-U was the deserving winner, for the consistency they exibited throughout the tournament.
Another league I follow, the NBA , has also reached its grand finale stage. The LA Lakers and Boston Celtics are all set to fight for the Ring, starting this thursday. Celtics being the most successful teams of all times, and Lakers being one of the most successful teams of recent times, this will be a very interesting series to watch. Kobe Bryant, after being crowned the MVP for the first time, will be more than eager to ice the cake with a crown. Unlike his previous seasons, he has displayed great leadership qualities this season, and has extracted the best performance from his team mates, and that gives LA very good chances against obe of the best defensive teams of NBA. Celtics, on the other hand run hig on youth spirit and passion. Young Bloods like Rondo and Perkins will fight their hearts out for each and every single point or possession. And the big KG is still in a good shape and form. Though I would love to see LA and KB adding one more ring to their kitty, I feel that the celtics are gonna make it this time.
French Open going on in the mean while, but I am rather eager to see what will happen at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Anything other than a Roger Fed- Nadal final is what I am waiting for!
But now, stage is set for the EURO-2008 to start. All eyes to the two small but beautiful countris in Europe, Austria and Swiss. And let me once again announce my support to Portugal. The cup which we lost to the Greek will reach the deserved hands this time, I swear.
Thats it for teh time being....
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Life these days..
It has been a very long time since I posted something here. But I am honoured by the fact that many people, including a few whom I don't know, have send me mails asking to keep writing. An audience is something I have loved since childhood, however short it is.
The reason for this long delay was mainly the malayalam blog I maintain. I was actually enjoying the whole fun there, many of the bloggers are my friends now.Also, I am on a short term project and am located in HYD these days. Work pretty hectic , and less time for blogging.
Life is facing some kind of turbulence these days. But then thats the fun of this zig zag ride right? If everything goes as per our plan, then wheres the fun!!!
Hyderabad is getting hotter day by day. It is not just the heat that troubles me. Since I am used to the humid nature of Kerala, I find it more comfortable to sweat than getting literally baked.
Spending majority of my time in front of a display screen, either my desktop or my TV. MY eyes are having some hectic days .....:-)
The reason for this long delay was mainly the malayalam blog I maintain. I was actually enjoying the whole fun there, many of the bloggers are my friends now.Also, I am on a short term project and am located in HYD these days. Work pretty hectic , and less time for blogging.
Life is facing some kind of turbulence these days. But then thats the fun of this zig zag ride right? If everything goes as per our plan, then wheres the fun!!!
Hyderabad is getting hotter day by day. It is not just the heat that troubles me. Since I am used to the humid nature of Kerala, I find it more comfortable to sweat than getting literally baked.
Spending majority of my time in front of a display screen, either my desktop or my TV. MY eyes are having some hectic days .....:-)
Friday, December 7, 2007
Bye Bye Microsoft..
After a short tenure of 4 months in Microsoft, we are leaving the place in another 45 minutes.
Though I came in as a replacement, I could really get into the groove in a short time. The efforts produced good results, though were not adequtely appreciated. But I am happy with the 130+ days I spent with this team.
Going back to regular shift is good from health perspective, but I am really gonna miss the pickup cabs, free-yet-wonderful food, excellent facilities and above all , unrestricted net usage.
The assignment also gave some real good friends, none of them the freaky freaky types, and I was one among them in no time.
The work pressure, team meetings, dinner breaks , foosball sessions, team outings - all gonna be remain as fresh memories for a long time.
Thank you one and all...
Though I came in as a replacement, I could really get into the groove in a short time. The efforts produced good results, though were not adequtely appreciated. But I am happy with the 130+ days I spent with this team.
Going back to regular shift is good from health perspective, but I am really gonna miss the pickup cabs, free-yet-wonderful food, excellent facilities and above all , unrestricted net usage.
The assignment also gave some real good friends, none of them the freaky freaky types, and I was one among them in no time.
The work pressure, team meetings, dinner breaks , foosball sessions, team outings - all gonna be remain as fresh memories for a long time.
Thank you one and all...
Monday, November 19, 2007
Doctors on Strike...
Kerala is all set to face one of the most explosive health issue in the last few years. No, this is not a new flavor of Chicken Guniya that I am referring to. The Medical Officers or in other words a large section of the Doctors are almost out of their service as a protest against the government policies regarding their pay scales. When the whole state is still under the influence of the catastrophic fever attack that swept the masses till a few weeks back, this is a double blow on their sinking heads. Even after rounds and rounds of discussions, the two parties still are nowhere near a compromise.
Before anything, I think it is a fact that the Medical Officers in government service are paid very less, compared to their counterparts in Private Healthcare Industry. Also, the salary looks very less if compared with the engineers and other professionals who might have passed out along with the doctors, and are working for national or international firms. And the fact that a young engineering graduate in the IT/Manufacturing/R&D industry with a mere experience of 2 years, will be earning more than a doctor of 20 years experience, is quiet irritating, and often disgusting for many. But may be they tend to forget that the private sector always provide more remuneration than the public sector. Why don’t they compare it with the salary of an engineering college staff, who might have also passed out with them? They must also keep in mind that the private practice that the government has legally allowed is a good option for them to enhance their incomes. I personally know doctors who makes more than 10K a day .But for this, the doctor should excel in his job than his counterparts and hence everyone will not be able to encash this opportunity to their targets.
The recent rush in the private health industry has increased the work scope of our doctors to many folds, and this might have triggered the whole issue to this pace. But all government employees are supposed to work under the Kerala Service Rules, and day to day decisions from the government. Associations are free to express their concerns and protest, but social responsibility entrusted upon them should never be ignored while going to drastic measures. The Medical Colleges, District Hospitals and PHCs are still the only options , thousand in this state have and that should not be passed as unseen. A strike in the Revenue Department or the Animal Husbandry department is not going to cause a big impact in the common man’s life, but that is not the case with doctors. Also, I personally feel that the demands that the doctors have put up are a bit off the border, keeping in mind the salary stack the state maintains from a Municipal Cleaner to the State Chief Secretary.
But from a neutral point of view, I think the biggest asset a Doctor earns in his life time is the good will and status he enjoys in the society. Doctors of USA might be earning a lot more, but they are almost equal to a barber or butcher in the society. Everyone do their duty, and they get paid accordingly. But in India, especially in Kerala, a doctor in a public health institute is respected as a noble human being.
The government should, first of all, acknowledge the concerns of our doctors. They do have a valid point there and all possible steps should be taken to make them remain in their jobs. Absence of 500 doctors from a particular day, is going to cripple this state, literally. The government also should bring new regulations to backup the whole health service, which should include compulsory rural/ government service for Doctors passing out from government medical colleges. They should comprise 50% of the whole Medical Officer strength. So, this in turn will help the other 50% of each batch to move out to their field of choice. Only who are willing to remain in service with available pay may remain. This will avoid these kind of strikes and stand stills.
Note:
Both my parents are doctors, but I am proud to say that they are not taking part in this strike program. [Not because they are against salary hike, it’s because they are doctors only by degree and not by profession!]
Before anything, I think it is a fact that the Medical Officers in government service are paid very less, compared to their counterparts in Private Healthcare Industry. Also, the salary looks very less if compared with the engineers and other professionals who might have passed out along with the doctors, and are working for national or international firms. And the fact that a young engineering graduate in the IT/Manufacturing/R&D industry with a mere experience of 2 years, will be earning more than a doctor of 20 years experience, is quiet irritating, and often disgusting for many. But may be they tend to forget that the private sector always provide more remuneration than the public sector. Why don’t they compare it with the salary of an engineering college staff, who might have also passed out with them? They must also keep in mind that the private practice that the government has legally allowed is a good option for them to enhance their incomes. I personally know doctors who makes more than 10K a day .But for this, the doctor should excel in his job than his counterparts and hence everyone will not be able to encash this opportunity to their targets.
The recent rush in the private health industry has increased the work scope of our doctors to many folds, and this might have triggered the whole issue to this pace. But all government employees are supposed to work under the Kerala Service Rules, and day to day decisions from the government. Associations are free to express their concerns and protest, but social responsibility entrusted upon them should never be ignored while going to drastic measures. The Medical Colleges, District Hospitals and PHCs are still the only options , thousand in this state have and that should not be passed as unseen. A strike in the Revenue Department or the Animal Husbandry department is not going to cause a big impact in the common man’s life, but that is not the case with doctors. Also, I personally feel that the demands that the doctors have put up are a bit off the border, keeping in mind the salary stack the state maintains from a Municipal Cleaner to the State Chief Secretary.
But from a neutral point of view, I think the biggest asset a Doctor earns in his life time is the good will and status he enjoys in the society. Doctors of USA might be earning a lot more, but they are almost equal to a barber or butcher in the society. Everyone do their duty, and they get paid accordingly. But in India, especially in Kerala, a doctor in a public health institute is respected as a noble human being.
The government should, first of all, acknowledge the concerns of our doctors. They do have a valid point there and all possible steps should be taken to make them remain in their jobs. Absence of 500 doctors from a particular day, is going to cripple this state, literally. The government also should bring new regulations to backup the whole health service, which should include compulsory rural/ government service for Doctors passing out from government medical colleges. They should comprise 50% of the whole Medical Officer strength. So, this in turn will help the other 50% of each batch to move out to their field of choice. Only who are willing to remain in service with available pay may remain. This will avoid these kind of strikes and stand stills.
Note:
Both my parents are doctors, but I am proud to say that they are not taking part in this strike program. [Not because they are against salary hike, it’s because they are doctors only by degree and not by profession!]
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Reality (or Unreality?) Shows…..
The television channels of India are busy hunting for new topics which they can transform into reality shows. Many print-online forums are busy discussing the rights and wrongs of this form of entertainment, where the performers present themselves, rather than a character. The term ‘reality show’ holds a significance only for shows like the Big Brother or MTV Roadies where the contestants are supposed to live a life together as themselves and the audience enjoy seeing that. And by the same standard, it is not fair to brand shows like Voice of India, Indian Idol and Idea Star Singer as reality shows. In fact, these kinds of music contests are not something new to the Indian television. It’s just that they didn’t have the SMS funda involved in them.
The SMS voting involved in the contests has increased the business aspect to many many folds. For the programs of yesterdays, the one and only source of income was the advertisement slots in between various segments. The concept of SMS voting was introduced to this, not to ensure that the contest will have a democratic feature in it, it is because the voters are charged at premium rates by the service providers and a lion’s share of this extra profit reaches the kitty of the producer. For a small state like Kerala, prices of the range 40 lakhs-50lakhs-Limousine car are much much beyond the expectation of any contests, but when we analyze the money involved in a full series of a contest, this amount appears just nominal.
Here are my thoughts on the most prominent show of this genre in Malayalam at this point of time, Idea Star Singer, hereupon addressed as ISS ,broadcasted in Asianet.
ISS, as per the various statistics, enjoys the biggest audience reach , in all Malayalam programs aired daily. After a real pathetic show in 2006, ISS crew had a really skillful strategy for 2007. More emphasis was given for the settings, style and quality where as in 2006 it was almost a one man show by MJ[ Read it Michael Jackson!]. Even when facing the accusations of the manipulations and business minded partiality, Asianet could bring out a good quality program which does not tire the regular TV audience. Apart from the ardent fans who vote for their choices regularly, the program really don’t affect us, infact it entertain us to a great extent.
The contests are really giving us an honest performance each day. I think the greatest gift that each of them already won is that, all those faces have become very common and familiar to wide masses all over the state. Names like Sannidanandan have become very popular in the online discussion forums for malayalis.
The judges..hmmm… I really don’t want to comment much on them. When the whole elimination is through the SMS voting method, I really don’t know the necessity of three high profile judges [ No, I am not leaving ‘Sharath sir’ behind ‘Sreeyettan’ and ‘Dheedhi’] for the event. And why should they come out each time with very minute comments, many of them sounding partial, if that does not have much effect on the result? I don’t know.
The anchor, Ms. Ranjini H , has triggered criticisms from the audience for her appearance, mannerisms and above all , her accent. Personally , me too hate Malayalam being talked the way she talks, but I don’t think it is fair to point the finger at her, she is doing what she knows. The producers of the show should think seriously about changing the anchor if they feel that she don’t match to the whole concept. Ms. Ranjini has a pretty good grasp in English, and I think she is bettering her Malayalam day by day. And the dress code she follows might not please the typical keralites like me, but I should confess that they suits her well enough. And about her mannerisms, too artificial!
Now a word for the contestants, if at all atleast one comes through this page before the Kingdom come: Music is not a visual art. The eardrums of your audience appreciate you, not their Retinas. The contest producer might be more concerned about the entertainment value of the whole program rather than the pure music in you. But since this provides a wide platform to project yourself, utilize it to maximum benefit with all possibilities. But by the end of the day, plz keep it in mind that Yesudas and SPB won many million hearts with their voice and voice only.
Wishing you all the very bezt!
PS: Najim, you don't rock! You just seduce with your voice!!!
The SMS voting involved in the contests has increased the business aspect to many many folds. For the programs of yesterdays, the one and only source of income was the advertisement slots in between various segments. The concept of SMS voting was introduced to this, not to ensure that the contest will have a democratic feature in it, it is because the voters are charged at premium rates by the service providers and a lion’s share of this extra profit reaches the kitty of the producer. For a small state like Kerala, prices of the range 40 lakhs-50lakhs-Limousine car are much much beyond the expectation of any contests, but when we analyze the money involved in a full series of a contest, this amount appears just nominal.
Here are my thoughts on the most prominent show of this genre in Malayalam at this point of time, Idea Star Singer, hereupon addressed as ISS ,broadcasted in Asianet.
ISS, as per the various statistics, enjoys the biggest audience reach , in all Malayalam programs aired daily. After a real pathetic show in 2006, ISS crew had a really skillful strategy for 2007. More emphasis was given for the settings, style and quality where as in 2006 it was almost a one man show by MJ[ Read it Michael Jackson!]. Even when facing the accusations of the manipulations and business minded partiality, Asianet could bring out a good quality program which does not tire the regular TV audience. Apart from the ardent fans who vote for their choices regularly, the program really don’t affect us, infact it entertain us to a great extent.
The contests are really giving us an honest performance each day. I think the greatest gift that each of them already won is that, all those faces have become very common and familiar to wide masses all over the state. Names like Sannidanandan have become very popular in the online discussion forums for malayalis.
The judges..hmmm… I really don’t want to comment much on them. When the whole elimination is through the SMS voting method, I really don’t know the necessity of three high profile judges [ No, I am not leaving ‘Sharath sir’ behind ‘Sreeyettan’ and ‘Dheedhi’] for the event. And why should they come out each time with very minute comments, many of them sounding partial, if that does not have much effect on the result? I don’t know.
The anchor, Ms. Ranjini H , has triggered criticisms from the audience for her appearance, mannerisms and above all , her accent. Personally , me too hate Malayalam being talked the way she talks, but I don’t think it is fair to point the finger at her, she is doing what she knows. The producers of the show should think seriously about changing the anchor if they feel that she don’t match to the whole concept. Ms. Ranjini has a pretty good grasp in English, and I think she is bettering her Malayalam day by day. And the dress code she follows might not please the typical keralites like me, but I should confess that they suits her well enough. And about her mannerisms, too artificial!
Now a word for the contestants, if at all atleast one comes through this page before the Kingdom come: Music is not a visual art. The eardrums of your audience appreciate you, not their Retinas. The contest producer might be more concerned about the entertainment value of the whole program rather than the pure music in you. But since this provides a wide platform to project yourself, utilize it to maximum benefit with all possibilities. But by the end of the day, plz keep it in mind that Yesudas and SPB won many million hearts with their voice and voice only.
Wishing you all the very bezt!
PS: Najim, you don't rock! You just seduce with your voice!!!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Being a Catholic Communist..
Recent word exchanges between Pinarayi Vijayan and Mar Chittilapalli and the subsequent debates going on in the media poses a very serious question to many minds, who believe that Communism and Catholicism as two versions of the same ideology which stands for equality and welfare-for-all, former in a worldly point of view and the latter linked with the eternal life. The life and death of late Comarade Mathayi Chacko is pulled out to the streets just for silly gains and this has resulted the initiation of yet another ‘Vivaadham’ in Kerala. I’m sure Oxford will be enlisting this word in the 2008 or 2009 edition of their dictionary, for its wide frequent usage.
How does Communism and Catholicism contradict to each other? Elements of anti- religious, or to be specific, anti- Christian were evolved along with Communism because at the time when this ideology spread it roots, Church was one of the prominent feudal exploiting powers of the society. The unholy alliance between ‘Crown and Cross’ was considered as the biggest enemy by the upcoming radical thought streams. And prominent leaders of those days gave many messages against the church.
As far as the Kerala social scenario is concerned, Communists were branded as atheists from the day the ideology started spreading in this country. The right fraction political parties succeeded to convince the religious leadership of the society that the ‘Comrades’ were against religion and against Bible, quoting many examples from Russia and Eastern Europe. And majority of the priests and priest heads didn’t care to enquire more on this. But things have changed much, in the last two decades. Bishops like late Mar Paulose Mar Paulose identified Communism as a crude worldly form of Christianity and initiated friendly dialogues between leaders of both streams. Developments like this were accepted wholeheartedly by the socially vibrant Christians of Kerala.
Coming back to the current: It is very difficult to scan the whole issue with a neutral, impartial stand. But unfortunately both sides have their own valid points and neglecting any one of them will be an injustice, not to the fighting tycoons, but to that noble soul who gave his whole life to the ideology he believed.
Mar Chitiilapalli : Was trying to share his agony about a devotee been denied the right to be cremated in the church cemetery. But he used the issue, more to highlight the CPM party infrastructure and its rigid cadre system ,and hence sounded more political than religious. Even if the Bishop denies it upon God, UDF literally quoted him on many forums to encash it as votes .Also, he had to correct many of his comments after the family members of Mr. Chacko came out with explanations
Pinarayi Vijayan: Was trying to save Mr. Chacko’s stature in the society, and indirectly, CPM’s too. But the response was a bit out of the limits. Also, gave an impression that all party workers are atheists. But it should be mentioned that he never asked his party cadres to denounce their faith. But the church did it the other way.
Malayala Manorama: Well done!
This is my share of Oil to the Fire: Communism and Catholicism are complementary to each other. Jesus Christ is the biggest communist world has ever seen. Lal /Cross Salam!
How does Communism and Catholicism contradict to each other? Elements of anti- religious, or to be specific, anti- Christian were evolved along with Communism because at the time when this ideology spread it roots, Church was one of the prominent feudal exploiting powers of the society. The unholy alliance between ‘Crown and Cross’ was considered as the biggest enemy by the upcoming radical thought streams. And prominent leaders of those days gave many messages against the church.
As far as the Kerala social scenario is concerned, Communists were branded as atheists from the day the ideology started spreading in this country. The right fraction political parties succeeded to convince the religious leadership of the society that the ‘Comrades’ were against religion and against Bible, quoting many examples from Russia and Eastern Europe. And majority of the priests and priest heads didn’t care to enquire more on this. But things have changed much, in the last two decades. Bishops like late Mar Paulose Mar Paulose identified Communism as a crude worldly form of Christianity and initiated friendly dialogues between leaders of both streams. Developments like this were accepted wholeheartedly by the socially vibrant Christians of Kerala.
Coming back to the current: It is very difficult to scan the whole issue with a neutral, impartial stand. But unfortunately both sides have their own valid points and neglecting any one of them will be an injustice, not to the fighting tycoons, but to that noble soul who gave his whole life to the ideology he believed.
Mar Chitiilapalli : Was trying to share his agony about a devotee been denied the right to be cremated in the church cemetery. But he used the issue, more to highlight the CPM party infrastructure and its rigid cadre system ,and hence sounded more political than religious. Even if the Bishop denies it upon God, UDF literally quoted him on many forums to encash it as votes .Also, he had to correct many of his comments after the family members of Mr. Chacko came out with explanations
Pinarayi Vijayan: Was trying to save Mr. Chacko’s stature in the society, and indirectly, CPM’s too. But the response was a bit out of the limits. Also, gave an impression that all party workers are atheists. But it should be mentioned that he never asked his party cadres to denounce their faith. But the church did it the other way.
Malayala Manorama: Well done!
This is my share of Oil to the Fire: Communism and Catholicism are complementary to each other. Jesus Christ is the biggest communist world has ever seen. Lal /Cross Salam!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Parents in Town!!
Dr. K J Joseph and Dr. Magi Joseph is in Town!!!
So that's a very special weekend!!!
So that's a very special weekend!!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Che......
40 years ago, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna aka Che was assassinated in Bolivia.
Now, how is that going to be a matter of concern , if he was just a foolish person?
Plz don’t misinterpret, a close friend of mine asked me why did I put Che’s pic as my display picture in Orkut. But he asked it like this “..Why you kept the photo of such a foolish person as your profile photo ?..”. Now comes the question, Why do I adore Che when many intellectuals around me see him as a foolish person? [ I have heard people describing Che as a cruel cold blooded murderer, dictator, lunatic etc but this is the first time I am coming across this definition!]
I know that Che was a leader in South America in the 1950s and 60s, who , along with Fidel Castro, toppled the Baptista regime in Cuba through a revolution and establishes their government. Several people were assassinated during the days of the revolution, and as a prominent leader, Che was accused guilty for many of them. After a few years of service as a minister in the newly formed government, he said goodbye to the ministerial life and roamed around for new battlegrounds for action. He served in the military of Cuba, and later joined the liberation warriors of Bolivia and finally was assassinated during the struggle in Bolivia.
But I adore him not for just being a guerilla warrior, or a politician.
I adore him because
- He had the backbone to stand against anything he felt wrong
- He had the courage and will to work/struggle/fight for what he believed in.
- He had the vision to see a world without being influenced by the big bros
- His speech[http://www.rcgfrfi.easynet.co.uk/ww/guevara/1964-cid.htm] in UN still remains one of the most ferocious speeches in UN against the US policies. [.. How I wish to hear my PM saying something similar to that…]
- After all the struggle in Cuba, he never settled with the comfortable life as a Minister. Instead, he moved back his playground.
And above all….
→ He influenced/ is still influencing generations after him, to stand against injustice, against neo-imperialistic reforms and against colonial politics, all around the globe.
Call me an adolescent revolutionary romantic..... I can bear that!
Now, how is that going to be a matter of concern , if he was just a foolish person?
Plz don’t misinterpret, a close friend of mine asked me why did I put Che’s pic as my display picture in Orkut. But he asked it like this “..Why you kept the photo of such a foolish person as your profile photo ?..”. Now comes the question, Why do I adore Che when many intellectuals around me see him as a foolish person? [ I have heard people describing Che as a cruel cold blooded murderer, dictator, lunatic etc but this is the first time I am coming across this definition!]
I know that Che was a leader in South America in the 1950s and 60s, who , along with Fidel Castro, toppled the Baptista regime in Cuba through a revolution and establishes their government. Several people were assassinated during the days of the revolution, and as a prominent leader, Che was accused guilty for many of them. After a few years of service as a minister in the newly formed government, he said goodbye to the ministerial life and roamed around for new battlegrounds for action. He served in the military of Cuba, and later joined the liberation warriors of Bolivia and finally was assassinated during the struggle in Bolivia.
But I adore him not for just being a guerilla warrior, or a politician.
I adore him because
- He had the backbone to stand against anything he felt wrong
- He had the courage and will to work/struggle/fight for what he believed in.
- He had the vision to see a world without being influenced by the big bros
- His speech[http://www.rcgfrfi.easynet.co.uk/ww/guevara/1964-cid.htm] in UN still remains one of the most ferocious speeches in UN against the US policies. [.. How I wish to hear my PM saying something similar to that…]
- After all the struggle in Cuba, he never settled with the comfortable life as a Minister. Instead, he moved back his playground.
And above all….
→ He influenced/ is still influencing generations after him, to stand against injustice, against neo-imperialistic reforms and against colonial politics, all around the globe.
Call me an adolescent revolutionary romantic..... I can bear that!
Monday, October 8, 2007
Perfect Monday...
It was almost 11.45 and I was waiting for the shuttle to Electronics City, near MG Road, Bangalore. Since the bus was scheduled for 12.00 noon, I was going through the pages of the Malayala Manorama newspaper, I had with me. I had noticed a very old, fair lady walking towards my side but didn’t care to give a second look. She looked somewhere around 75 and had wrinkles all over her face. Must be a foreigner who finally settled in Bangalore, I thought. Now, that does not mean that I would have looked if it was someone in the 20s. I am not that kind, you know!
I raised my head from the newspaper when I felt her asking something. And the qn was “Which language is this?” . I told her that this is Malayalam, and was about to tell her that this is the language of the southernmost state of India, named Kerala, when she asked me “ Ohh .. so you are from Kerala? Very pleased to meet you.” I was kind of confused. She didn’t stop there.” …Kerala is a wonderful place. I have lived in Cochin for 7 years, my husband was in the Navy. One thing I have really noticed about Kerala is that everyone go to school. I was surprised to see little little children walking through the road with bag and water bottles, to school. Also, Keralites read well, they read newspaper daily. And I think these are the reasons, you people get jobs where ever you go. I have observed that employers in Gulf, UK, USA etc prefer your people than anyone else..”…… And then she repeated these sentences a few more times….
And also, she added that she was on her way to post a letter for her elder sister settled in Denmark, and one for her younger sis in England. Now you must be wondering why this lady settled in Bangalore, and not in Europe? This is the reason. Her destiny had a day in it, to make a typical mallu guy she meets on the road, happy and proud about his roots.
Wishing you good health and looong life Ma’m, YOU MADE MY DAY!!!
I raised my head from the newspaper when I felt her asking something. And the qn was “Which language is this?” . I told her that this is Malayalam, and was about to tell her that this is the language of the southernmost state of India, named Kerala, when she asked me “ Ohh .. so you are from Kerala? Very pleased to meet you.” I was kind of confused. She didn’t stop there.” …Kerala is a wonderful place. I have lived in Cochin for 7 years, my husband was in the Navy. One thing I have really noticed about Kerala is that everyone go to school. I was surprised to see little little children walking through the road with bag and water bottles, to school. Also, Keralites read well, they read newspaper daily. And I think these are the reasons, you people get jobs where ever you go. I have observed that employers in Gulf, UK, USA etc prefer your people than anyone else..”…… And then she repeated these sentences a few more times….
And also, she added that she was on her way to post a letter for her elder sister settled in Denmark, and one for her younger sis in England. Now you must be wondering why this lady settled in Bangalore, and not in Europe? This is the reason. Her destiny had a day in it, to make a typical mallu guy she meets on the road, happy and proud about his roots.
Wishing you good health and looong life Ma’m, YOU MADE MY DAY!!!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Crossing the Lines…..
It is often difficult to define and honor one’s limits and limitations. We often overstep the permitted lines either deliberately or unintentionally. And, many a time, we will have to give an explanation, irrespective of the reason why we did it.
Two diverse incidents that happened last week, made me write such a boring opening sentence. Anyway, I am too lazy to reframe that.
1.Kick out Kalainjar.. says SC
The recent verbal observations from a Supreme Court bench, about the DMK government of Tamil Nadu, have initiated very serious debates in the legal circles, and the media, especially the news channels are making some money from that.
In a formal analysis, those comments can be neglected even without a thought as the verbal observations that judges make during the hearing of a case don’t have any legal value to it. What matters is what they write in the verdict. But these particular comments need real introspection, because they highlight a changing trend in the constitutional machinery of the country.
As per the constitution, the President can exert Article 356 to expel l a state government if he/she is convinced that the government machinery of the is not working, or is following an unconstitutional way of working. A report from the Governor is required to prove this. But the commonly followed practice or tradition is that the Central Government, after reports from the Governor as well as the Media, recommends the President to impose Article 356 in s state. We also have precedents of the President rejecting this recommendation, if he feels it is not fair or constitutional. Also, use of article 356 should be discussed by either the LokSabha or the RajyaSabha. So, it can be concluded that the legislature is the one single body that is responsible for the use of Article 356. So the comments from the Supreme Court that it will initiate the procedure does not sound logical. But the point of concern is the tone that the court used in the whole discussion. It also asked the AIADMK advocate to file a C-O-C against the Govt. Now that sounds a bit proactive isn’t it, especially when the Govt hadn’t delivered any explanation for the accusations that the other side had made?
After Independence, the governance of India was highly centralized and it was the Bureaucracy or the Executive that decided the overall development plans for the masses. Improper planning and favoring , derailed the overall development of the country and even after years of governance, we stood where we were at Independence. Then came the days of the politicians. The party/leaders in power called the shots and they started controlling the ‘Sarkaari- Babus’ to their limits, and may be even more than that. But once they too started misbehaving, the Judiciary was the last hope of the common man. People started coming to the courts with their grievances and many of them got their solutions. Public Interest Litigations often echoed the public needs and got them done. But I think that we are at a point where we are forced to find a control mechanism for the judiciary too. A few of the recent judgments, that it made in favor of itself has raised many questions in the political and social circles. Constitution wants the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary to work in harmony for common good.
NB: Please don’t charge me with Contempt-Of-Court, I am just trying to impress others! And have a note of apology ready with me!
2.Sreesanth…. The excellent eccentric..
I don’t think we need a very vast explanation on what I mean by this. Sreesanth has groomed himself to be a good bowler for the Indian cricket team, hmm.. yet to say a very good bowler. And the intensity and ferocity he has shown on field have often inspired him team mates for better performances. But then, the line between motivation and misbehaving is very thin at times. And may be it is high time he thinks about being more mature on field , than childish.
Sreesanth , even though was very successful on occasions, was never a crowd’s favourite. I honestly think that they enjoy the fire that Yuvraj spits all around just with his looks and stares, than the weird antics that Sreekuttan performs on field.. Anyway, let give him more time. I m sure more days on the field, and may be a strict disciplinary action from ICC will make him cooler. He He.. All the bezt Sreekuttaaa………
Attached:
Prof M N Vijayan crosses his final life of his life, and departs today . Just like he enlightened many stages all through his life with his words, he chose a public stage for his final farewell too. A warm good bye to the pious soul who could make a mark in Art, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology and above all Politics...
Two diverse incidents that happened last week, made me write such a boring opening sentence. Anyway, I am too lazy to reframe that.
1.Kick out Kalainjar.. says SC
The recent verbal observations from a Supreme Court bench, about the DMK government of Tamil Nadu, have initiated very serious debates in the legal circles, and the media, especially the news channels are making some money from that.
In a formal analysis, those comments can be neglected even without a thought as the verbal observations that judges make during the hearing of a case don’t have any legal value to it. What matters is what they write in the verdict. But these particular comments need real introspection, because they highlight a changing trend in the constitutional machinery of the country.
As per the constitution, the President can exert Article 356 to expel l a state government if he/she is convinced that the government machinery of the is not working, or is following an unconstitutional way of working. A report from the Governor is required to prove this. But the commonly followed practice or tradition is that the Central Government, after reports from the Governor as well as the Media, recommends the President to impose Article 356 in s state. We also have precedents of the President rejecting this recommendation, if he feels it is not fair or constitutional. Also, use of article 356 should be discussed by either the LokSabha or the RajyaSabha. So, it can be concluded that the legislature is the one single body that is responsible for the use of Article 356. So the comments from the Supreme Court that it will initiate the procedure does not sound logical. But the point of concern is the tone that the court used in the whole discussion. It also asked the AIADMK advocate to file a C-O-C against the Govt. Now that sounds a bit proactive isn’t it, especially when the Govt hadn’t delivered any explanation for the accusations that the other side had made?
After Independence, the governance of India was highly centralized and it was the Bureaucracy or the Executive that decided the overall development plans for the masses. Improper planning and favoring , derailed the overall development of the country and even after years of governance, we stood where we were at Independence. Then came the days of the politicians. The party/leaders in power called the shots and they started controlling the ‘Sarkaari- Babus’ to their limits, and may be even more than that. But once they too started misbehaving, the Judiciary was the last hope of the common man. People started coming to the courts with their grievances and many of them got their solutions. Public Interest Litigations often echoed the public needs and got them done. But I think that we are at a point where we are forced to find a control mechanism for the judiciary too. A few of the recent judgments, that it made in favor of itself has raised many questions in the political and social circles. Constitution wants the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary to work in harmony for common good.
NB: Please don’t charge me with Contempt-Of-Court, I am just trying to impress others! And have a note of apology ready with me!
2.Sreesanth…. The excellent eccentric..
I don’t think we need a very vast explanation on what I mean by this. Sreesanth has groomed himself to be a good bowler for the Indian cricket team, hmm.. yet to say a very good bowler. And the intensity and ferocity he has shown on field have often inspired him team mates for better performances. But then, the line between motivation and misbehaving is very thin at times. And may be it is high time he thinks about being more mature on field , than childish.
Sreesanth , even though was very successful on occasions, was never a crowd’s favourite. I honestly think that they enjoy the fire that Yuvraj spits all around just with his looks and stares, than the weird antics that Sreekuttan performs on field.. Anyway, let give him more time. I m sure more days on the field, and may be a strict disciplinary action from ICC will make him cooler. He He.. All the bezt Sreekuttaaa………
Attached:
Prof M N Vijayan crosses his final life of his life, and departs today . Just like he enlightened many stages all through his life with his words, he chose a public stage for his final farewell too. A warm good bye to the pious soul who could make a mark in Art, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology and above all Politics...
Friday, September 28, 2007
Rahul-Gandhi- in the making……..
History repeats. Yet another high profile politician from the Nehru-Gandhi Family, is getting groomed for 7, Race Course Road. Just like his father , and before that his uncle, Rahul Gandhi has finally joined the official High Command of Indian National Congress. Being the General Secretary of INC is not an easy task,[just think of Kodikunnil Suresh who had to work almost 30 years in the party, and had to contest 5 [ or 6?] Loksabha elections before reaching the elite post], unless you are not born in the Royal Family of India, the Gandhis. I don’t know if people will mistake this as the family of Gandhiji, the poor influence less Father of the Nation.
And this is the first and foremost reason I hate the group of people who calls themselves a political party called INC. This lack of the backbone. Lack of self confidence and belief. The default or self-grown presence of subordination and slavery. Democracy, in its most brief description, pushes out the idea of dynasty rule or leadership-in –blood ideology. This powerful weapon of self governance took birth as a replacement for the empires and kingdoms of the society. It stands for the concept of equality, where anyone can rule and anyone can be ruled over. But even after 60 years of independence from the United Kingdom, the leaders and members of INC [ No: of leaders > No: of members!] still believe that their leader should come from one particular dynasty, from one single bloodline. And who ever thought different was kicked out of it asap.
Statistics might prove that each time with a Gandhi on top, INC performed well in elections . And this is the reason for that phenomenon also. The leaders of the party are not ready to agree each other and everyone is happy to have a Gandhi on top of them than a Pawar or Mukherjee. The cadre of the party also show a similar kind of mindset and they wholeheartedly work for the party, only when a Gandhi lead them. I was lucky enough to visit the National Defence Academy, Pune , way back in 2002 and they have a big encryption on the gate “CRADLE OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP”. I think it is high time we fix a similar board “CRADLE OF CONGRESS LEADERSHIP” somewhere in New Delhi.
I just remember a scene from the hit Malayalam film “Pathram”[NewsPaper]. A dialogue by Shekharan[ Actor:Murali] to a character name Kodikunnil Surendran, a congress leader.
Shekharan: “ Aniyaa, ithingane irumbuvala pole puthachondu nadanna pora[ khadhar shirt].. kuranjathu ithinu mukunna kanjipashayude enkilum bhalam ulla oru nattellu koodi venam ithinakathu.. enkile nannavoo ninte oke ee prasthanam”
Those who want a translation can contact me!
PS: Media is waiting for the corporate electoral campaigns and historic statements from the new Gen Secretary. Even though he couldn’t effect the UP election results much, he was a real treat for them!
And this is the first and foremost reason I hate the group of people who calls themselves a political party called INC. This lack of the backbone. Lack of self confidence and belief. The default or self-grown presence of subordination and slavery. Democracy, in its most brief description, pushes out the idea of dynasty rule or leadership-in –blood ideology. This powerful weapon of self governance took birth as a replacement for the empires and kingdoms of the society. It stands for the concept of equality, where anyone can rule and anyone can be ruled over. But even after 60 years of independence from the United Kingdom, the leaders and members of INC [ No: of leaders > No: of members!] still believe that their leader should come from one particular dynasty, from one single bloodline. And who ever thought different was kicked out of it asap.
Statistics might prove that each time with a Gandhi on top, INC performed well in elections . And this is the reason for that phenomenon also. The leaders of the party are not ready to agree each other and everyone is happy to have a Gandhi on top of them than a Pawar or Mukherjee. The cadre of the party also show a similar kind of mindset and they wholeheartedly work for the party, only when a Gandhi lead them. I was lucky enough to visit the National Defence Academy, Pune , way back in 2002 and they have a big encryption on the gate “CRADLE OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP”. I think it is high time we fix a similar board “CRADLE OF CONGRESS LEADERSHIP” somewhere in New Delhi.
I just remember a scene from the hit Malayalam film “Pathram”[NewsPaper]. A dialogue by Shekharan[ Actor:Murali] to a character name Kodikunnil Surendran, a congress leader.
Shekharan: “ Aniyaa, ithingane irumbuvala pole puthachondu nadanna pora[ khadhar shirt].. kuranjathu ithinu mukunna kanjipashayude enkilum bhalam ulla oru nattellu koodi venam ithinakathu.. enkile nannavoo ninte oke ee prasthanam”
Those who want a translation can contact me!
PS: Media is waiting for the corporate electoral campaigns and historic statements from the new Gen Secretary. Even though he couldn’t effect the UP election results much, he was a real treat for them!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Ramzan[ or Ramadan]- The Holy Month
Muslim fraternity all over the world are going through the holy month of Ramzan . They fast for the full day, infact almost 14 hours, during which they don’t swallow anything. I have seen people who used to spit all the time and said they were avoiding swallowing the salive. I don’t know if that is an exteme step, but I have personally seen how keen they are to maintain their fast and follow the rituals. I owe Hussain a lot for many things, and this is info one of them. He is a true muslim, from my point of view.
It was during the Ramzan month of 2003, that I joined him for fasting. We were staying in MES hostel near our college, and there were many guys there, who were on fast. They used go out to have food in a nearby shop which we used to call “Pootty Chettan’s Kada”. [ ‘oo’ as in door or floor, Potty is a non veg dish]. I started accompanying them daily, and then I got the idea of taking fast for a day, just to feel how it is. And then that became a habit. And I started going with them for the morning ‘athaazham’ too.
In the next two years, we were in college hostel, and we had a separate Ramzan Mess in hostel. And I too was a member of that. I too became a part of my muslim brothers and I really enjoyed those days. We used to have Rice and Fish in the morning. And we got Lime juice, Fruits, Chapathi /Porotta /Appam /Puttu with a non veg curry in the evening.Me too tried to getup who ever was fast asleep at 4 am to have the athaazham, and on the common Ifthar Party that we arrange for the whole inmates of hostel, I too participated as part of the organizing committee!
This year, as I am on a late night shift, I am having a routine similar to my Ramzan days of my college. I take breakfast at around 3.30 AM and dinner around 9.30 and mostly don’t eat much in between. Maybe a tea or two.
But then, me too will be waiting for the Lailatul-Qadr and the Shawwal , just like I did a few years back!
It was during the Ramzan month of 2003, that I joined him for fasting. We were staying in MES hostel near our college, and there were many guys there, who were on fast. They used go out to have food in a nearby shop which we used to call “Pootty Chettan’s Kada”. [ ‘oo’ as in door or floor, Potty is a non veg dish]. I started accompanying them daily, and then I got the idea of taking fast for a day, just to feel how it is. And then that became a habit. And I started going with them for the morning ‘athaazham’ too.
In the next two years, we were in college hostel, and we had a separate Ramzan Mess in hostel. And I too was a member of that. I too became a part of my muslim brothers and I really enjoyed those days. We used to have Rice and Fish in the morning. And we got Lime juice, Fruits, Chapathi /Porotta /Appam /Puttu with a non veg curry in the evening.Me too tried to getup who ever was fast asleep at 4 am to have the athaazham, and on the common Ifthar Party that we arrange for the whole inmates of hostel, I too participated as part of the organizing committee!
This year, as I am on a late night shift, I am having a routine similar to my Ramzan days of my college. I take breakfast at around 3.30 AM and dinner around 9.30 and mostly don’t eat much in between. Maybe a tea or two.
But then, me too will be waiting for the Lailatul-Qadr and the Shawwal , just like I did a few years back!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Virginity is Dignity! Not a matter of speculation....
Malayala Manorama is having the largest number of daily circulation, among all regional newspapers of India. In a country with 28 states and many many newspapers for each state, it is a commendable achievement for a Malayalam daily to lead the group since the population of Kerala does not constitute even 5% of the total population of India. But it also should be mentoned that the high literacy rate of the state is a reason for this. Also, Mallus , in general, are very partcular to keep themselves updated about the day to day incidents on this planet. [ But majoirty of them never care to respond to any of them, Irony!]
The Week, an english fortnightly from the MM group, had been in the market for quite a while and has got the reputation of a good mag, though not the best of its kind.But the latest edition of the The Week has crossed all limits of investigative journalism , or whatever crap they call for these kinda stinking/sting operations and surveys. The million dollar discovery they have made is going to shake the entire morale infrastructure of the country...." 34% of the teenagers of our country are not virgins any more!!!!"... Don't faint: " Another 10+ % have stated that they wont be virgins when they marry!!!!" Isn't that shocking??
The political scenerio of the country is at a crucial point these days. Terms like 'Hyde Act' and '123 agreement' are filling the headlines in a regular basis. People in Indraprastha have already started thinking about a probable mid-term election to the Lower House. But whats the point in having a stable government, atomic policy and healthy international pacts, if the Teenage population don't maintain their Chastity!
Media have always tried to exploit the soft sentiments of the audience with pieces of news, which appear non-dangerous in first sight , but malicious in the essence. They have spoilt the lifes of innocent souls, many of them being helpless rape victims or having a history similar to that, with colourful, steaming articles and live coverages. And the shameless society, of which I am also a part, have enjoyed them with a satisfaction that we get from a soft porn story, than a news, I confess. Personalisation of a these kinds of sensual events often keep the culprits in the background.
But more dangerous is the generalisation of these topics. What is the message that Week provides with that historical survey study? That every third teenager on the street is not a virgin anymore? That the budding generation of this country is losing their patience to enjoy the 'eternal' pleasure? I am so ashamed to listen this! And so do millions in this country. How can you bring out these kind of third rate analysis studies, after the so called secret surveys you conduct? The people in this society are not fools to believe that 34% of the people who attended your survey[ if at all you conducted one!] confessed about their virginity. And nor can we believe that another 10 % disclosed their future plans.
Your parent newspaper has history of booming their circuation with stories, which were proved fabricated later. If you are planning the same, no body can help it I m sure. But plz understand the danger behind this. Every third girl in your family too will be looked upon as a non-virgin,'cause thats what your survey says!
Shame on You!
The Week, an english fortnightly from the MM group, had been in the market for quite a while and has got the reputation of a good mag, though not the best of its kind.But the latest edition of the The Week has crossed all limits of investigative journalism , or whatever crap they call for these kinda stinking/sting operations and surveys. The million dollar discovery they have made is going to shake the entire morale infrastructure of the country...." 34% of the teenagers of our country are not virgins any more!!!!"... Don't faint: " Another 10+ % have stated that they wont be virgins when they marry!!!!" Isn't that shocking??
The political scenerio of the country is at a crucial point these days. Terms like 'Hyde Act' and '123 agreement' are filling the headlines in a regular basis. People in Indraprastha have already started thinking about a probable mid-term election to the Lower House. But whats the point in having a stable government, atomic policy and healthy international pacts, if the Teenage population don't maintain their Chastity!
Media have always tried to exploit the soft sentiments of the audience with pieces of news, which appear non-dangerous in first sight , but malicious in the essence. They have spoilt the lifes of innocent souls, many of them being helpless rape victims or having a history similar to that, with colourful, steaming articles and live coverages. And the shameless society, of which I am also a part, have enjoyed them with a satisfaction that we get from a soft porn story, than a news, I confess. Personalisation of a these kinds of sensual events often keep the culprits in the background.
But more dangerous is the generalisation of these topics. What is the message that Week provides with that historical survey study? That every third teenager on the street is not a virgin anymore? That the budding generation of this country is losing their patience to enjoy the 'eternal' pleasure? I am so ashamed to listen this! And so do millions in this country. How can you bring out these kind of third rate analysis studies, after the so called secret surveys you conduct? The people in this society are not fools to believe that 34% of the people who attended your survey[ if at all you conducted one!] confessed about their virginity. And nor can we believe that another 10 % disclosed their future plans.
Your parent newspaper has history of booming their circuation with stories, which were proved fabricated later. If you are planning the same, no body can help it I m sure. But plz understand the danger behind this. Every third girl in your family too will be looked upon as a non-virgin,'cause thats what your survey says!
Shame on You!
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