My Diminutive Paradise

The Temptation and the new friend

2012-02-15T22:35:00.001+05:30

Temptation is quite a hard thing to resist .

It was right there in front of my eyes , settled beautifully under a tree . In the only place , that could offer a cold breeze among the others where sun reigns and takes fun in making us sweat and run towards shade , it stays , adding an eerie feel to the spot .

I wanted to go and touch it , may be play with it , but was worried about what people might think or say . It is certainly not the thing a grown-up like me would do . So with all my might , I tried to push the thought to the back of my head . It was hard , to try not to do something that you desperately wanted to do and that too , everyday - Blimey !!! Its hard .

But today , I couldn't . I decided that I shall do it today , strolled towards it slowing looking around making note of what all is happening around me , and if there would be any potential stalkers or if anyone would actually be interested in what I'm gonna do .

The spot is at the left corner of a west-facing apartment , and among trees ,beautifully located and hidden from the tantrums of the sun . A very busy road in front of the apartment . Its quite a very narrow road and hence the traffic , frequented by school buses and busy office goers .

To its left is yet another busy one , but this one is wide and connects the narrow one . The spot , though not openly visible , is still prone to a few eyes .

It was time , no more thinking . I finally decided to go near it . Placed my left leg on it and my hands holding the top . I pushed myself with my right foot and round and round I went . It was seriously good , flooding my thoughts with old childhood memories . It felt very warm . It was a spin-wheel gate , fixed as a side entrance for pedestrians and may be for kids to play with . I did when I was a kid .

Now I opened my eyes , but still didn't let go of it and was still spinning . Round I went , and I saw an auto-driver , curiously staring at me . I held his gaze for a moment but then averted it . Round again , in this end , I was welcomed my many smiling faces in that narrow road , I told you about . A few genuinely smiling and happy that I could dare to be like a child again , which they couldn't and others mocking my childish act . To the first category , I nodded my head and returned a smile and tried to communicate that it's a lovely feeling . To the other category , the "who cares !!?!! " look .

Round again - and this time , I could sense a pair of eyes glaring at me , furiously . Shocked at the expression , I stopped . He still didn't take his eyes off me . His hands went to his hip and he was standing in a way to prove his authority . Confused , I still didn't leave it . He then raised his head up and signaled me to move back . Now I understood , it was his territory , his spot and I'm a stranger . I then nodded apologetically and moved back . He then got on to the gate and again stared at me , not moving . Realization dawned on me - he wanted me to spin the gate for him . I did - and his scowling face now gave a big warm smile - appreciating my good work .

He was fair with big round eyes and was wearing a neatly ironed school uniform . He should be around 6 years old . I stopped spinning and he jumped from the gate and rushed towards the auto that was waiting for him . He then turned back and shook his shoulders and the school bag he was carrying l along with it . It appeared to be a new bag with a big- colorful spiderman picture . I nodded and smiled , accepting that it's wonderful . He understood it and grinned . He was very happy with that bag . He then waved his hands big and said bye . I waved back , smiling at his cuteness . Into the auto he went , and left for his school .

There , I have made a new friend . I'm sure our friendship will grow as I'm going to wait there every single day for my office bus and may be greeted with his lovely smile everyday .

I was gifted with the opportunity to visit my childhood and make a new lovely friend. Wonderful start , for a day .

Children are a constant reminder of how beautifully things were – arent they ???

The Amazing Mr.Holmes

2012-02-12T20:41:00.000+05:30

Dear me !! This modern Mr.Holmes is just fascinating .

I have always been a fan of the crime and mystery solving lot . But this one, is way beyond everything . I took a special interest in TV series when all the Jick , Jack and Jones of my college talked about FRIENDS , non-stop . Their long talks about the series drove me nuts and yes i wanted to bring something against it . After a humongous task of reading the reviews and finding the download links , i chose to start Fringe . I was sure it had the juice and yes it did . And very soon , I created a fringe sensation in my college . Ya ! You could say im proud of it , heads high - if you would prefer to call it that way .

After meeting the notorious Mr.Castle and the splendid Mentalist - Mr.Jane and his friend Red John (very interesting chap ), i had the opportunity to meet Mr.Holmes . I was initially alarmed of the duration , which is 1.30 for an episode , but it seriously is worth it .

Ok . This Sherlock initially looked ..hmm ! Well !! , rather less Sherlock .Being a fan of Downey.Jr - Sherlock , this one didnt feel like would fit in , but appearances are deceptive indeed . He soon proved his ability to pull my interest in . Not only SH , but his brother - Mycroft , Dr.Watson , Mrs.Hudson , were all good .

Blimey !!! Moriarty was a surprise . Just brilliant , though a bit gay , just brilliant . A perfect playmate for Holmes . Irene Adler , who is weakly portrayed in the movies , is splendid in here . The Thing that goes on between the two is lovely . She is seriously THE woman for Sherly .

Awesome series . Loving it . I strongly recommend it for all the crime/mystery and Sherlock's fans .

P.S : No offense intended on the FRIENDS fans .

When it all ends

2012-02-12T12:55:00.001+05:30

Blood splashed over his face as his sword sliced a head off its body . Breathing heavily and gasping for air , he felt like he was on flames . His magnificent strength can take more lives . He was just getting started . Everything around him was red . Rejoicing the end of one of his enemies , he marched forward with his sword held high . Many came running towards him , only to taste the essence of his blade . An arrow brushed past his hair . He turned back and threw his sword which landed on his skull . He went back and pulled his sword , leaving a big gash in his head , blood gushing out . He stood there , watching the light leave his eyes . He despised these spineless backstabbers .

Circled by a group of archers , he stood there motionless . He looked around and his lips curled up to a big grin , on seeing the fear in their eyes and the sweat trickling down their heads . In just a flash , he split his sword , revealing a double blade and he was waiting for them to make the first move . An arrow grazed his shoulder – Poor aim . Disappointment and fear rushing their nerves , they all let out an arrow , just to meet their ends . He dodged and let the arrows pierce through their bodies . He then stood up and looked at them . Fear is something you wouldn’t want to bring in a war field .

With a blade in both this hands , waiting to take more lives , he moved forward .His warriors were doing well . He was proud of them . He was now standing in the front waiting for a more worthy opponent .His felt the lands tremble on something rushing towards him . A giant !! 8 feet tall and huge , carrying a hammer , running towards him , breaking anything that stood in its way . He could the sense the fun beginning . Elated , he ran towards the giant , and boosted himself up at the right point and was for a moment in the air , with his blades in front of him , pointing to the giant’s heart . He was like a huge arrow in motion towards the target .Excruciating pain from a great force , pushed him from his target . He was drummed by the giant’s hammer , on his side . He quickly regained his stand , trying to push the pain aside . The giant threw the hammer towards him . Ah ! A weak move . His father had told him not to lose his weapon in war . He has got a small window of opportunity , and he knows better than to waste one . He threw his blade , which went piercing the air towards the giants heart . It just blocked it and pushed it to the side . It didn’t know it was just a distraction . In that window of time , a sword ran up its jaw to the skull and it clumsily dropped down kneeling . He pulled his blade out and kicked it backwards .

The sun was drowning , leaving the sky a bright red . It was as if the the sky is drenched in blood . Everything was turning red around him . His warriors slowly moved towards him , waiting for the next wave of attack . Heavy breathing and the stench of raw blood , filled his senses . His wound , was still bothering him , but he was determined not to let the pain conquer him . They marched forward in unison and stopped at a trench and looked down at the heap of mutilated bodies covered in their own blood .

An arrow swirled and dug deep into his abdomen and pushed him back a bit . Everyone was filled with shock . Few of his warriors jumped into the pit to locate the source and the others formed a protective circle around him . Arrows and swords rained down at them . They were coming from everywhere . His wide went wide on seeing his comrades dropping down , from what what seemed to be a wind of arrows . He found them . They were all hiding under the corpses . Masking them with the blood and bones of their own people . He didn’t not anticipate such a treacherous move .

Pic Courtesy : When the dust settles – Kaytara . deviantart.com

His warriors though wounded , fought valiantly and and killed those pathetic spineless cowards . It was when , he dropped down , face hard on the ground . He rushed and turned back to see his archrival standing over him .

“The arrow that you were shot with is laced with a deadly poison . You will soon die . ” , he said smiling at him . “More than your strength and weapon , it is your this that matters ” , he said , pointing his finger towards his head . “No good in being brave and honest , Cunning and treachery are those that will take you to riches . You have lost ” , he roared , grinning wolfishly . “I will not give you the honor of dying in my hands . You shall die of the poison ”, he mumbled and turned his back and strolled away .

Defeat and poison clouded his eyes . Everything was turning dark and he couldn’t even hear his own breathing .

Times to Keep

2012-02-08T22:03:00.000+05:30

A sense of urgency suddenly flooded me , it usually does this time of the evening . I looked at my watch . It was 6.30 .

"6.30 !!!???!! Already !! " , I gasped . I still had so much to do , so much to finish . But still I can't hold my feet in the office after 7 , 7.10 maximum . So I rushed up , finished as much as I could and rushed out of my desk , texting : " wru ? I'll be out in a min " .

I was near the door , when I mobile beeped with the txt msg , " Im out . you come out soon . "

When I opened the door , there he was - Siva , sitting on the stone bench smiling warmly as always . After an apology for making him wait , we dashed down the subway to the parking area , which is the easiest access for all the buildings in the complex .

"Gunda !!! Née overa vela seiyura da ippo .. Suthama seri illa " , complained shiva . This was an usual statement . After a blunt reply as always , our conversation moved on to other topics , like , what would u do if had a girl friend like deepika padukone , and how fat I am , which by the way is a big lie , but he likes to tease me that way , not only him , even Anand . I have grown to like that in a way .

We were walking to our meeting spot , enviously staring at all the couples passing by and wondering when we ll be like them and lamenting that all the good looking ones are always already taken and sulking over the same thing .

A big smile invited us . It was Nikita . But soon it vanished and her eyebrows went up , questioning . I opened up to give the same old answer , that I give everyday for coming late , but she just waved the answer away . We three sat there chatting .

Nikita always saying something about shiva and me jumping in for his defense , which will finally end up with her making a face and muttering , " can't u stop supporting him even for sec " and me grinning for that question and shiva tapping my shoulder and saying " Nanbaen da !! " - Is almost like a daily routine . At one point of time , when he is really into it , he will start singing with expressions that even the over-acting actors will try to avoid .

Suddenly , from the back , another brilliant voice ( :-p ) , joined him . It was anand , our hero-director-writer-singer and so on . As many would like to call , he is a fun bomb . With aishwarya and mohana joining me , in the " OMG !! Not again " , sorta reaction , we begin to plead them to stop singing , which they will do after a long time . And then comes Jahir , walking towards us in his usual dance like motion , signaling that he is happy . He starts blushing even before we start asking him anything . He is the luckiest one among us , with a team full of good-looking girls . " Damn u , Jahir " . He then starts talking about his team , making us terribly angry . He just liked seeing our face go down in jealousy , and laughing at our poor pity state .

After some time , Jahir and Nikita will leave for their buses . I have to stand in a long queue , right from 7.40 to get a seat in my 8.15 bus . But I'm usually accompanied by my friends till I get a seat . One small chocolate , or anything edible is enough to make anand , jump in joy . Even a sugar packet from the cafe would do the trick . His eyes will open wide and his lips would curl up to a big wolffish grin at the very sight of food . His reactions will automatically make u feel light and smile . He seriously is one big fun bomb .

Then we take turns teasing each out for a while . It usually starts with aishwarya , the so - called jenelia of our gang :-p .

Okay , one thing they usually come up with , teasing me , is how I blush . They have a set a questions which just makes me blush that way .

"hey ! Hari . See . That girl is staring at you ".

" when do u plan to get married ?. "

" hey hari ...there are few girls in my hostel who keep asking about you "

And sometimes even ,

"hari ippo blush pannuvaan paaren " .......Would have me blushing . Darn it ! I just couldnt control it .

The bus engine roared to a start , and I turned back and started running towards it .
" hey ! That wasn't ur bus . It was the one standing behind urs " , yelled shiva and aishwarya . But I didn't care , I just kept running towards my bus . It's not that I find it hard to board a running bus , but still ...... U know .

After finding my seat , I wave at them , receiving a big ta-ta in return and slowly the bus begins to move .

These happen almost daily . Smaller , it may be , but still these things , make my day . With friends like these around you , there is no room for any stress or depression . Thank god for everything and I'm really glad for having such friends . I wish to have the memories saved for a life time and so , here it is , in words - to remind .

The Irony of Global Village

2012-02-05T12:16:00.001+05:30

An event which was planned to give an exposure to the culture of different nations , turned out to be something like this :

In ruins

2012-01-29T12:53:00.002+05:30

In the land of seven realms , it's a tradition that all the prince and princess , the heir to the royal throne or of the royal blood get trained together in the land of Ivanah . Ivanah , is a land that belongs to no realm . It has kept its peace undamaged for a thousand years even at times of war among the kings . It's a safe haven for all . It is for that reason and the belief that when all the noble blood get to learn things together it would result in a fruitful political endeavor and to know and understand , other potentially powerful heirs of the realms which might prove beneficial in times of distress to manipulate one's move .

This time , the end of the white season , the training begins in all the categories like magic , swordplay , politics and battle strategy . The land of Ivanah was all set to receive the royal line of all the realms . No cadet from one realm is allowed to see the other until the beginning ceremony .

It was The day , the day of beginning . Irah the prince of Arwan was the first one to be introduced to the ring for their very first lesson on combat skills . Followed by all others , the training began . Irah was the first one to talk to them all and in no time he was friends with everyone . Who won't like to befriend Irah ? He soon became very close to them all . His mature behaviour and his loving nature made him the one to rely upon .

One fine day , Allister , a prince asked , " why is Arwan very secretive of everything Irah ? We know nothing of its wealth or glory ? We haven't seen anything in our own eyes ? Judging by your nature and ur land should be one of the wealthiest .No news passes across those big walls around your realm , unless you people want to . Why is it so ? As we all have become friends we would like to visit your realm . "

" Ammm !! " , Irah mumbled , trying to get out a suitable reply or a clever way of distracting them . The others were really taken aback by his irrelevant answers and a clear sign off distaste on the topic .

Everyone was so confused on why he was acting strange and being so resistant in talking about his realm . They started believing that his friendship is meaning less and just an attempt to befriend us for our wealth . They began to avoid him in everything . Irah still maintained his usual , irrespective of not getting anything back from the others as they once were . He could clearly see the wall growing between him and the others .

Facing failure in all his attempts to bring them back , Irah started to feel bad . One day Allister yelled at him , " what is wrong in visiting your realm ? If u can't even invite us for courtesy what kind of friend are you ? Is that all your friendship is ? why ? Aren't we important to you ? Oh ! Bloody bones ! I shouldn't waste my time like this ! Talking to a rock !! " and moved away from him .

Hurt and eyes gleaming with tears of pain , Irah sat alone in the table . He could understand how hurt his friends were . It pained him for being so resistive at this . He started crying . Everytime when someone requests to visit , he turns his back on them , and it seriously pained to do so , thinking how hurt and shocked/embarrassed his friend would feel . But he could do nothing . All his friends were born in a wealthy realm , gold and rubies all around . They all take him to be a wealthy one , with how he carries himself around . But no one knew the truth that his realm and his palace is actually in ruins . A secret that is kept away from everyone for reasons . Irah doesn't want to invite them to a realm in ruins . But he promised himself that one day , when all is right and when his realm is in better shape , he will invite them all , hoping that his invitation would be accepted . He wiped his tears , forced a smile on his face and left the room to meet Allister .

Just another post !!

2012-01-26T11:08:00.001+05:30

It's been quite a long time since I have posted something in my blog . I seriously miss blogging these days . My work is consuming most of my time , not that I'm totally busy , but still , the travel and stuff leaves me with very less time for blogging . At times , when something noteworthy happens I decide to post them in my blog , but as time goes , I gradually lose interest in that and that special moment takes a walk through the forgot lane .

Enough with the laments !!!! Coming to how things that have been going , I'm enjoying my work . New friends , new stuffs everyday . Somehow or the other , u keep growing and changing everyday . Everyday , every person u meet gives you something to take . It's quite amusing when u put in some thought towards it.

College made me less sensitive to stuff that doesn't require any attention and very few people in college helped me with chiseling out the negatives off me . While , work has made me to be open for all thoughts and opinions , its not that I have grown completely cold and hard , rather I have grown to separate and identify things that require my attention .

People are not always the same , I change too and each one is different . It's not an easy job to get into someone else's shoes and see what he/she sees . In work it's even more difficult with many ppl wearing a mask of professionalism & hiding themselves from their true self and pretending to be someone else , not only fooling them but those around too . College teaches you and introduces you to this world of masked faces and that experience gives you something to stand your fort here . I wish I could see through those intricately well-made masks .

The best part is my friends here . I never believed a few people saying that , it just takes a few seconds to identify your true friends , those who really care about you . It usually takes sometime for me . But here , after coming to work I realized how true those words were . Your friends are a big part of your life , either in college or work or life altogether . Can u imagine yourself in a workplace or a college without any friend ??? That's serious crap . Ain't it !!
Here I have made some wonderful friends and I have identified the best ones too . The best ones who will get in THAT list of mine which has a very few entries . There is no coffee break or lunch without them .

One among those made me realize how naive I am in certain issues and how hurt fully sarcastic I have been and a few other things as well . Thanks to him , I'm trying to change . While its good to have someone who always supports u , it is equally good to have someone , to hit in some sense in my daft head . If I have to mention names , it would be Krishna kumar and anand kumar , who will fit in this category .

There are very few people who get attached to you or the other way around , quickly . It is for these people , you bend your principles . Many know me as a practical fellow with very less or no emotions at times . But the few people in that list know the true me . In my 21 years of life , apart from family , I have deeply missed 2 people when they weren't near or when they had to move on . But they came for me back . I feel blessed to have them in my life . Of all the memories I hold dear , most and spl stuff would be with them and those people would be Sathya and Shiva .

Initially I thought I would share these to a very few . But they made fun of it . I was taken aback and then decided , Come on ! What's wrong in telling your world about the people you care about the most and so , there you have it .

With these people and the others in that list , which has suresh , saravanan , sruti and aravind , my life has so long been good and I strongly believe it will be for the years to come .

If you have really come to this line , I'll give u this : you are a great listener with great patience :) Silly me !!! , I started with something else then went on an on about something and now The END .

Old friend

2011-12-18T20:21:00.001+05:30

(A short story)

I looked at the mirror and was relieved to see the change of clothes from the usual blue I have been wearing for the last few months . I combed the very few hair that remained stuck to my scalp . Age has given me many lines on my face . People call it wrinkles but I prefer to consider them the best lines of my story . Each line reminds me of the wonderful life I have lived so far . I ran my fingers over those lines , thinking about the best times I have had so far . I sat on my bed waiting . The boring white color and the silence around started disappearing in the wind and glimpses of my past replaced them . I looked at them as if watching a good old movie and my heart filled with happiness . A sudden knock on my door brought the sickly white interiors back . I turned back to see my son standing .

“It’s time dad ” , he said . I nodded and moved towards the door . The next few hours of travel flew away just like seconds with me mulling over the beautiful past and the wonderful future that is going to present itself in a few minutes .

I stepped down from the car and stumbled but steadied myself by holding the car’s door . My son offered to help me but I just smiled at him thinking , “Don’t you know me boy ” . He smiled back nodding and moved back realizing that I would not prefer to depend on anyone . I then started to walk . The loose sand made it a bit difficult but the excitement in me nudged me forward . Now I was almost near the water . The wet sand was much better to walk . I was leaving my footprints and a dot nearby , a mark left by my walking stick . I turned back and looked at the trail of prints . A pair of prints were near mine and it brought back some good old memories I cherished . I smiled at it . A sudden breeze brought me back to the present and the footprints near mine was not there. I turned back and strolled towards a bench nearby . I could feel the cold water caressing my feet . It was lovely .

I reached the bench and sat down , breathing in the cold fresh air . I let out a huge sign . It had been ages since I came here . I stared at the waves . Their dancing always felt like they were saying something . They carried me into their realm but a voice brought me back . A voice that I had longed to hear , a voice that was once with me always . I turned around with eyes wide open and grinning to find him standing there smiling back at me . It was a feeling I couldn’t explain. It was wonderful .

He came and sat next to me and punched me friendly in my stomach and said , “You are still the same da gunda(fatty)” smiling . I knew he was lying , I know how the last few months in bed had changed me but it is how he usually called me , gunda !! and I liked it too . Age hadn’t been very merciful to him either . But he tried his best to present himself well and make me feel happy .

As any old friends who met would chat and laugh about the fun times they had , we sat there talking and laughing . I felt light and young as I were once . He was making faces , mimicking my voice and reactions and making me laugh out as much as I could .I was laughing from my heart after a very long time . Happy that I met him , I closed my eyes and took in everything , everything I could and I laughed for one last time and everything around went black and numb .

I could see him , my friend , the only one , the one who has been a part of me , holding my motionless body , his eyes closed and crying softly .

“This is what he wanted . He wanted to get out of the hospital and wanted to meet you one last time . This was his last wish ” , said his son crying , who came there now and saw his father in his friend’s arms .

“I’m gifted to have a had friend like you ” , he whispered in his dead friend’s ears .

I am now into the realm of the waves dancing with them and bid a final good bye to the two souls I held dear .

In the middle of the sea

2011-11-22T20:40:00.001+05:30

Hair rippling and waving hysterically , my whole body damp and cold , I stand on a slippery rock with no one around . Waves hit the rock and splashes above , trying to reach me , leaving only a few droplets over my feet ,spraying . The salty air circles me making the dampness get onto me sending a bond deep chill . Yet I stand there motionless with my mind trying to clear away the fog surrounding it . I feel tied but my hands are free . I raise them and begin to stroke the breeze around me , trying to break open the veil of air that has imprisoned me . A ray of sunlight ripping open the dark clouds fell on my face , the only ray of light in the dark watery prison around me . The warmth of the sun loosens the cold , clutching my face allowing me to feel the blood running in the veins . A sudden realization that a boat dropped me here , makes me turn back and I find nothing but water splashing around as if dancing in fun .

The boat came for me when I was in the shore , and waits till I decide after a long time to board it . I chose this place , I let the others leave me , I left them ,to be here , to be alone in this rock . I couldn’t remember why . I didn’t chart my course well and I allowed a few dark things make me this decision . I realized , no one is coming back for me . The loneliness is making me shiver in fear . I drop down to my knees and bury my face in my damp hands . Tears started running down my face , tears of fury , tears of fear and loneliness . A lump has formed in my throat and I scream , I scream so hard , so loud , but it is carried away by the sea . It sounded nothing but a squeak .

The only ray of warmth and hope vanishes and what once appeared as a calm sea turned wild . The waves now splash with rage and they have reached me , drenching my whole body . Its as if the waves are hitting me from all around piercing me with a sharp sting of coldness . The clouds turn to a dangerous grey signaling a ruthless storm .The lightning spreading out its branches and spear like edges , teases me and the thunder , drums fear down my heart . They want me to surrender , to bow down and accept the failure I am . I crossed my hand around my chest , trying to comfort my pounding heart and my agitated mind .The stormy wind makes it hard for me to stand . If only , if only I let go , they will carry me away to an endless oblivion . But I don’t want them to . I don’t .

I try to bring my feet up , to stand , the anger in me , anger of making the wrong decision , anger of whining over the past , anger of not letting go and anger of cowardice to face my problems fuelling me to stand my fort and fight . With this new found resolve I stare at the wild endless sea , the fog around my mind clearing out , allowing me to think . The booming thunder reduces its rigor and the lighting thin and weak . I close my eyes and try to calm my mind . It worked , it finally worked , I am muting down the noise around me , the sounds that scared me are no more and the waves aren’t strong as before . A voice at the back of my mind says , “The turmoil and agitation is in you . Let go ….Let go” , in soft soothing voice . I tried to and a sudden brightness and loud horn , makes me open my eyes and I found a white sea-gull flying towards me , directly towards me , and behind it a boat , a boat to take me out .

Chennai–Red Faced

2011-11-19T08:15:00.001+05:30

I was literally shocked when the bus conductor told me that 30 rs ticket which can be used for a day’s travel is 50 rs now . Just to clarify , I asked him again , with a slight tinge of hope that my ears got them wrong , but I was proved there was nothing wrong with my hearing . Looking at my deranged expression , the conductor offered some realization . He took out a small piece of paper from his pocket and showed me the changes in the ticket fare for each stop . He also claimed that he took them as notes as he couldn’t remember when his superiors informed him of the change . He finally finished with a big sigh indicating that he has been doing this for a lot of people since morning and he is bored .

Soon , other commuters started sharing their shock and expressed their distaste with the government’s decision . One man grunted that good things that are promised by the government haven’t reached the common man’s hands yet , but things like price hikes take only a day to get into action , strangling our throats . True Indeed , I sighed . This was the topic of discussion even in office . Most people I met yesterday were angry about this but no one wondered why . I did .

Enlightened about the fiscal matters of the government , after reading few news papers , I was convinced but not satisfied . Figures of overall losses reaching a mark of 1 lakh crore left back by the previous ruling party , the government was forced to take such a decision , mentioned a daily . The Center seems to have given a 22k crore as a revival package for West Bengal but has rejected all the requests so far by our state – I wonder why . All the figures and statistics is not going to matter for the common public . Making public transport and daily essentials like milk , red hot to touch , the mob is going to get awry . Trimming the wallets of those whose spend on movies and costly gym memberships is fine , because they can spend a little more , but not for the gen pop .

I began to think what the Ex-CM has to say about this and found this ,

“Officials had pressurized me for a price hike when I was in power . I refused to do so only because I’m a very kind-hearted person (Duh !!) . I now pity the people who voted her to power ” .

Now ! , what sort of a statement is that . He is kind-hearted to leave such a huge debt for the public and all he can do now is feel pity for the people ??? Crap !!!! .

First the secretariat followed by the issue with school syllabus and Anna library and now this . With all the freebies that she promised yet to be distributed and no big positive reform so far , all that madam CM needs to do now , is provide the mob with a phenomenal distraction like some kind of improvement , else the red-faced Chennaites are not going to change their color .

Malevolent Beauty

2011-11-16T19:10:00.001+05:30

(A short story)

The door to the king’s chamber opened slowly , and she entered . Lips red as blood , hair black as night and skin pale as the moon , she is a beauty like no other . A beauty that Gods envy . The guards stationed outside the inner chamber drew their weapons out and stood in a fighting stance . Five trained men against one , would be a easy win for them but not against her . Not against , Yelena ! . She stood and stared at them for a moment . Her lips curled up to an evil smirk and she took her switch-blade out and waited for them to make the first move .

All five men came running towards her with swords held high , but she didn’t even make a move . They surrounded her and a man in front of her said , “Give Up ! Yelena . And we shall arrest you with dignity .” with a commanding voice . He then said , “We don’t have to make your pale face bloody , Yelena . Do we boys ?” , looking at the other soldiers with a wolfish grin . The others smiled and nodded in agreement .

“Drop your weapon or die “ , he beamed angrily . In a swift movement , she ducked down and circled with her switch-blade making a huge gash in the men’s legs piercing through their flesh . Blood gushing out from the laceration , the men fell to the ground with their backs on the floor , groaning and moaning in excruciating pain . It was like a flower , spreading out its petals .

She moved past them and paced gracefully to the inner chamber where the sick king rests . She opened the door and found the king peering outside the window , leaning on the wall . The sound of ongoing battle and cries of despair filled the room . The King turned around surprised in shock and stumbled to find balance and finally fell over his bed and managed to turn himself facing her . She stood there watching his pathetic state .

“Please leave me ! Spare me ! ” , pleaded the king .

“You know I cant , love !” , replied Yelena .

“I thought you loved me , you were my queen . I trusted you with everything ” .

“You are wrong . You are nothing but a pawn in my game and now its time for your life to end.”

“No ..No ..Don’t their cries of despair , mean anything to you ? ….please ..”

“Their Cries give me strength , love ! and stop begging for your life ”

“You have to spare me , you have to , for all the good times we had together ..you have to ” , said the king , his voice breaking .

“Shhhh ! I am going to make this real easy for you love , just close your eyes and accept your fate ” , she said and moved towards him .

Accepting the fact , his eyelids met and sealed them shut, forcing down the tears from the corner of his eyes . A slight jab of pain and he didn’t feel anything and hot blood gushed out of his throat , staining her hands , red .

“Good bye ! My love !” , she whispered in his eyes and moved out of the room .

There it was , the king’s throne , in all its glory , waiting for her . She walked towards it , the king’s blood dripping down her fingers , staining the marble floor . She crowned herself and adorned the throne with her beauty – her strength , her weapon . She breathed out , and smiled at the cleverness of her plan . All the pain since her childhood , the betrayal , the torture and the loss , has made her what she is – An Avenger , a ruthless one .

“I have avenged my sisters and my reign of Reyan begins today ” , she mumbled to herself . The taste of power has never been enough for anyone , and its no different for her . The thirst in her for power has become addictive and her story which once started ,to avenge the death of her loved ones , has taken a huge turn to anarchy .

Vying for far greater power than this , she closed her eyes , planning her next move .

Lovely Bench Life

2011-11-02T18:26:00.000+05:30

Life has been moving - crazily fast . A lot has happened since i started work . A lot has been said and lot has been done , but nothing related to work and my company is paying me for that , as we - friends meet up everyday in office , sit around a table , chat , tease , argue , eat , do all the stuffs again and leave . Hundreds of new trainees flock around in the cafeteria once in every two weeks and the spot is no different from Ranganathan Street , T.Nagar . All that I could think of , when seeing this is , "Dei ...yennada nadakudhu inga ...thiruvizha kootam maari iruke da ".

A few boys get energized on witnessing such a colorful crowd and very soon what appeared to be once a random mix of boys and girls in groups , soon became pairs , with each pair sitting in a table drinking a coffee for an hour or eating the Spl Jamun Ice-cream ("yeppadi than ada avalo slow a saapiduraangalo") . In a group that is chatting continuously for an hour , suddenly everyone will stop realizing that a voice is missing and there he will be busy - kadalapottufyin ("Cycle gapla lorrye otturaanunga" ) .The foodlets ( that's the short form for food-outlets .ok ? now dont ask me , if there is really such a word ) will be crowded for a solid 3 hour period and they cash in , with all these mokka people , mokka pottufying with mokka pieces . I know if any of these pairs read it , they ll simply say its stomach burning . This is for them : "Aama da , ennaku stomach burning dhan ...so what ? " .

The only place that is really pavam , is landmark and the library . Library is strictly a no-man's land and landmark ! - its crowded alright , but everyone walks out with empty hands . "Purse la 10 rooba kooda illama ennada window shopping rascala ...? " . There are some really good souls (appadinu sollikiraanga) , who fret about the wonderful time that they have wasted and lament about how they would have utilized it by doing some courses and all .. "Adhan aaniye pudungalala ...appram yenda alareenga ..kadupethuraanga my lord !" .

Last week was only about the diwali releases , each one bickering and claiming that one movie is better than the other and quoting the punch dialogue of their favourite's . The one dialogue i have grown to hate is "Naan summave kaatu kaatu nu kaatuven and all the blah blah blah that follows " - by our great Dr.Vijay . Ada , even he said that only once in his movie , but his fans keep reciting it like a prayer . Arrgg !!! (No offense guys) .

While one category sits on the staircase and rates people , another group starts practicing for their future career in a bharat matrimony . The way they link up is seriously amazing . They weave a story and begin to brainwash you until you give in and accept that you seriously have a feeling . Now a few have been trying this on me and i gave them , "Odi po rascala ...indha paruppu kadayara vela yellam inga venam" .

Recently , i made a bet with my friend that i would not talk for one full day in office - with a few exceptions . Everyone was so sure that i would lose, being such a loud talkative mouth , and me not being a cruel guy to disappoint them , i let them win . I am a good guy you know ?. ("yennena settai paanunga theriyuma ") .

It has been a month full of fun . All play and no work , is making Hari a lazy boy . Its not that i love to work , i just mean that it would be better to earn for some real work .
(Atleast now do u accept that im a good boy ?)

Musketeering

2011-10-16T12:40:00.001+05:30

I have no idea why I chose this title .

I have been waiting to see this scorpion friend of mine , I used to challenge with in some funny games and travelled together with during college days . Saravanan aka miki , my college mate who also happens to be my colleague and a best friend of mine and the guy who wished to hang out somewhere probably a movie and the guy who booked tickets for The 3 musketeers movie and …..Phoo ! enough with the ands .

So , I just called up susee and he was ready to hit it but initially he didn’t believe it , as we rarely spoke in the last 4 months . So plan confirmed .

When I boarded the bus yesterday afternoon , a text message with a very friendly word reached my mobile , which is ..”Dei Donkey , Im in your bus da ..come front ” . I was surprised , people don’t call me donkey , not that they don’t call me by names , they just don’t call me donkey .

So there he was , few seats in front of me . We started chatting with the usual questions …” how have u been ? , how is everyone , how is your work ..blah blah blah blah ” and finally reached express avenue . 2 musketeers IN , 1 yet to come .

There was still half an hour left for the movie to start . So what would u do ??? . Oh Ya ! We did the same …Window shopping and ofcourse some site seeing :p . Express avenue is the only mall in chennai where you could find so many foreigners that you begin to doubt if you were in chennai . It was so crowded but as always the shops were empty . People flocked around ( not IN the shop) the outlets which had cool posters with good lighting and nice interiors and started clicking photos with their friends , each one taking a turn and posing as if they were some super models .

(Hey psst…we were doing the same thing too …now keep it low :p shussh…)

And then he came , the one which would give meaning to thy name – 3 musketeers . We rushed to the cinema with the tickets . They were making fun of the hall’s name – p(f)lush . Superb decors …superb lighting and superb ..ahh ..u know what I mean ;p

The first thing they screened made most of us in the hall scream out in anguish and disgust . It was the trailer of our thalapathy’s velayudham ….OMG . Then the movie began and it ended ..that’s all . The movie had a very stupid naïve plot , but with the masala and 3d , it was entertaining . Not bad , I would say .

What next ? …time to eat . I wandered around with sara with meal passes (we get passes from our office) and reached it out to all outlets asking them if they would accept it , but returned back with a no from all of’em . We then bought some to eat in KFC and went down to participate in a few contests that were going on in the ground floor . I found Sony ericsson’s contest pretty easy . I just had to type , I love sony ericsson 5 times , earlier than my competitor . Guess what ? - I won .Yaay !!!! (I played smart ..my friends called it cheating though) . I was pronounced the winner of the contest and was awaiting a surprise gift and received a ….I was soring in excitement , when she gave me a coffee mug …a coo..ffee mug ??? . Duh! I shouldn’t have expected them to give me a mobile phone for this tedious task .

How did I miss this ?…Sara’s proclivity to drink the krushers – in a different way , was too high , they he removed the top and the straw and had it like bottoms up . This man is funny and doesn’t care about what others wud think . Way to go miki …its really gr8 to be that way :)

Anyways , we three had a great time together and we enjoyed the day . All for one , one for all .

I am not weak

2011-10-12T08:50:00.000+05:30

Eyes widened and heart pounding so fast she stared at the dark hallway . Exhaustion overwhelming her , she dropped down to her knees .

“I can’t run anymore . Let it end now ” , she muttered to herself . But deep inside her , she wanted to live , she wanted to get rid of all the issues suffocating her . She held her head tight , trying to control the pain , the pain of two voices shouting aloud in her head , one wanted desperately to live and another wished to end it now .

Then a gentle male voice muffled her thoughts . She released her head and relaxed .

“Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right ahead. But don't do it halfway. Don't linger in whiner's limbo. “ , said the voice and left her in dark deep silence .

She decided that she wanted to live . She was ready to face it . She stood up managing to harness every ounce of hope and energy left in her . With slow trembling steps , she entered the hallway . Her eyes focused to the darkness and she scanned the hallway for any noise before she took another step . Out of no where , a sturdy hand gripped her and pulled her towards a pillar . Surprised and shocked , she tried to loosen herself out of his grip . He laughed out aloud and whispered in her ears , “You are so fragile . You are mine , there is no one here to help you ” and started molesting her . She cried for help until her throat went dry . It was then , anger rushed through her veins and she pushed him away from her . She then stood in a fighting stance facing him , growling .

“Interesting !” , he said and threw him over her . She dodged away at the right moment and swiftly turned back and held his long black hair from behind forcing him to kneel down .

Picture Courtesy : Thanks larafairie

“I am not weak ” , she muttered in his ears . A dagger materialized itself in her hand . Without even wasting a single moment , she plunged it into his neck and crushing his wind pipe . She then kicked the dead vessel away , pulling her dagger out and started walking .

Her victory was like a butterfly resting itself on you , momentarily .Then came few voices booming out of the darkness , which sent a chill down her spine . Angry curses and villainous laughter filled her head . The torturous voices made her trip down and she fell down to the floor .Then everything turned silent . She stood up and started to build a protective brick wall around her , in her mind .

“ You have learnt a new trick but very naïve . A brick wall ? Against us ? If you think this will prevent us from entering your head , you are a fool ” , came a voice and broke out laughing hysterically .She then heard something hitting her wall . Very soon , her wall started to cripple down .

“You are still weak my dear . You cannot outrun us . We are your inner demons and only weaklings like you invite us to stay with them ” , said a voice .

Her wall soon turned to dust leaving her exposed to the 7 demons . She looked at the them , black figurines standing in front of her each brandishing a weapon . She started crying . They all smirked at her pitiful state .

Picture Courtesy : kesha67

They all rushed towards her like smoke and when they neared her , something powerful and big , like an energy shield spread itself out from her , throwing them away . They then managed to stand and stared at her with awe and shock .

She stood up and opened her eyes and pointed her finger towards them and said , “I am not weak . I am in command of my actions and not you .So , be gone ” . The resolve and authority in her voice demanded obedience and they all bowed and vanished into thin air .

A man in white robes stepped infront of her . “Well Done ! You took command of your state and you stopped depending on others for help and you have proved yourself worthy of surviving in this world .” , said the man and moved away from her .

The darkness was swept away by brightness and she walked towards her destiny with new resolve and courage .

A dream

2011-09-21T09:08:00.001+05:30

The mist in front moved away , and I walked over the grass field still damp with the dew settled in , making my bare feet wet and muddy . A single tree , caught my attention with its shiny red fruits glowing in the early morning sun . The field was empty except for that tree . I strolled towards it , taking in the beauty of each moment . Closer I went and realized it was an apple tree . I stood there thinking if it was the tree from the book I read recently . Hoping it will move away when I touched , as it did in the book , I went near it and placed my hands on its shiny smooth barks , gently . It didn’t move . Glad with the thought it was not the one from the book I reached for an apple . To my surprise the apple dropped down from the branch and flew away . “How extraordinary!”,I thought . Soon , the apple came back towards me and started circling me . Astonished and happy , I stood there smiling , wondering what it is going to do . The other apples followed it and finally all the fruits in the tree were around me , slowing nudging me to move .

(Pic Courtesy – deviantart .I know its not an apple tree , but just liked it almost looked like the one I dreamt about.)

I stretched my hands out to reach for one , and one from the top of the circle , flew down and placed itself gently in my palm . I wasn’t going to eat it . I just walked staring at it . Soon the nudging stopped and the apples flew back towards their tree . Wondering where they had brought me , I looked around and there was a big old tree standing right ahead in between two mountains as a gateway of some sort. It looked as if it had been there for such a long time . A small boy with a hat and weird looking body came from behind the tree . His features were more geometrical . As he came near I found that it wasn’t a boy after all , but a wooden puppet with vivid colors and a pleasant face . Mystified , I looked above him/it for strings but found none . I was bit scared and didn’t move . He came closer and stared at me holding my hands . The gentle touch of his hand , smoothly chiseled and life-like , and his pleasant face ,took away my tension . He pulled me and titled his head to one direction as if he wanted me to go there . I followed him and went behind a tree and walked down a dark old stairway . I could see nothing , just felt the wooden hands in mine . There was a fragrance surrounding us , a kind I have never smelled or felt . A faint golden light came to life ahead of us and grew brighter and brighter . Eager to see what’s beyond I tried to focus …focused so hard , I could find few shadows . I was trying to identify from what the shadows came from . I could make out a chair , a horse , something glittering , and few other ..

It was when I was trying to find the other stuff , beep went my cellphone and the pleasant fragrance quickly faded away and everything around started swirling around me and vanished into thin air and I closed my eyes and opened it again , to find me in my room and my bed and my phone glowing bright right beside me . Opened the inbox, to find a stupid forward message that woke me up from a weird dream . Crap !!! , I muttered and buried my face in the soft pillow dozing off .

I wish to be Gifted

2011-09-18T11:41:00.001+05:30

Never had I been this interested in a book . Never before , did a book leave me asking for more . Never did I expect a book that wasn’t a best seller to enthrall me .

It was Lisa.T.Bergren's . A religious historical thriller . The first book in the series – A novel of the gifted , The Begotten is an appealing story with historical detail that will take you slowly but effectively into its plot and will have you cheering and asking for more . It is not a usual book that you may come across with some drama , some over etched fantasy and dumb action . This book is different and portrays faith in such a way that it gets into you .

Now , after this I have been searching for the next two books in the series but in vain . I am an audiobook guy and this book is not available as one . Thanks to my friend who gave me the first book . I have been trying to buy the other books with no luck .
Hope , I find them (at cheap rates ;-) ) , soon .

Google Plus - Ya or Na ??

2011-09-18T09:12:00.002+05:30

" I need an invite " , ""Please send me an invite " , were the anxious crowd when G+ stepped into the battle arena of social networking sites , and taking a head on fight directly with the master - fb . People were cheering in favour of G+ . The mere excitement of seeing something new and that too from google , made the crowd go behind G+ . I was also a part of that mob.

So what does G+ have in special ?? More privacy , Circles (cosmetic effects is'nt gonna do any good ) , and so on an so forth , but nothing unique . A friend of mine just commented that , G+ is nothing but fb's clone . The only main attraction of G+ was the video chat room facility named Hangout . That is a real deal maker .

                There were jokes and funny cartoons of fb going down and G+ touted to rule the social world . But i don't see that coming . It is only those who dared to try the new , flocked around G+ . Many do not find this amusing and they dont wish to leave fb to ruin .

   Now with fb , rolling out new features everyday (copied or original) , people get more satisfied and it lures those who went to the other side to its reign . With growth i.e releasing new features in concern , fb is trying its best to keeps its head high but G+ still remains dormant .

   The chances of G+ winning this battle and claiming the top position is very unlikely to happen. What do you think ????

Just a piece of info , to those who dare to do the new : You can move all your stuff to G+ and take your friends with you ....Migrate from fb to G+ .

My alternate paradise

2011-08-07T21:04:00.003+05:30

It is quite common among us , to visit a imaginary world at times . A place where the word Reality has no meaning . With the regularity of things happening around us , the cycle that going on and on ., everyone needs a place to have a break . Imagination is the key . I lost mine , but not any more .

Songs found a place in my playlist , after a very long time . Enya , Regina Spektor and Celine Dion , entertained me . I must admit , they were really good ., especially Enya . But the thing with songs is that , the lyrics lay fences to your imagination . Close your eyes , listen to songs and the lyrics take you no-where new . On the other hand , movie soundtracks and audiobooks , leave you free . There are no limits with instrumentals and soundtracks (fantasy movies) , they can take you as far as you wish to go .

Now that i have found my old key which can open a new paradise for me , im moving back . This time i am gonna open my wings and fly into a magical world with Trudi Canavan .

Life at Work

2011-08-06T10:05:00.000+05:30

The dependent phase of life is over . Work is interesting and is better than what i imagined it to be . Friends , at other IT companies shared their dislike on the training program , which had loads of boring lectures , but here , in my place its a different story altogether . Here , its less time in class rooms and more time in the work zones . Putting us in a Project sorta environment is cool , stops us from dozing off .

So , what is this post about ? . Ranting ,my company is this and that and its better than others ? - Nope . Its about the special things and special people .

FRIENDS :

What would anyone do , when they get into a new place ? - Make friends ! and i made loads of'em . A few of which , i believe will stand for a long time . Its one of the very important things that keeps you latched to your work place . Im glad i have made so many friends , really glad .

Bewildered , excited and nervous , were the faces of my associates on the very first day . Groups here and there , talking in their own way about girls , experiences from seniors , few looking around for some familiar faces and few very keenly eavesdropping (me too) . When i entered the auditorium with my college mate , a hundred new eyes stared at us, scanning and then went back to their own world .We sat together but not for long . The batching process began , and there were a few bright smiles , for being in the same batch as their friends' and a few worried look of isolation .

After the batching process , i sat next to my college mate and started looking around for friendly faces . It is when i found him , Anthony Felix . Fair and thin with glasses on , he looked just like me , but a little bit worried . So , i started a introduction , and suddenly asked him if he were a harry potter fan . That question came from no where . His face brightened and asked me how i knew , and there , right there i have got a new friend .

The next is Ram . You are put in a strange crowd , and the first person you may want to go and speak is this guy . There is something in him , that makes you ease down . His absolute casual tone and helping nature , will make you to befriend him . Even now , i turn to this guy to clear my doubts . He is such a warm soul .

Next on the league , is Jahir and Anand (this guy is more like me) and the thing that brought us together is Citi bank (Officer Neha) . We chose that bank only for her :) .......and the group got bigger and bigger every moment .

VIKAS :

A person who can impress you in the very first meeting . He is humble and multi-lingual . He can do his work and point out the mistakes in your speech , when you end it , with great accuracy . You get the AWE effect when you meet him . He sees the color in everyone , even if his eyes give him only black . He very rarely asks for help . There is so much more to say about him . Vikas is Inspiration .

Our faculties , Ancy jose (dheivam) , Joseph are all great , very friendly . There is ofcourse one guy , who gives you the creeps , Im not gonna say anything about him .

So far , its going good and i hope it will get better with everyday .

The road to perdition

2011-06-19T11:00:00.001+05:30

(An attempt in writing a story)

Breathing heavily , soaked in sweat and hands stained with blood they both kept running through the dark pathway , surrounded on both sides by life-less trees and ravens feeding on dead bodies . It’s a place where no light can enter . It’s a road , taken by many in recent times .

“We have been running for a long time and we have crushed many lives ” , said one of them , worried .

“Don’t think about the past my friend . We have to do this . We have to , for what lies at the end of this road ” , replied another , with stern determination and scratching the big scar on his cheek he added , “It is necessary that we waste them . We should be the only one to own that ” .

Together than ran , not stopping for anything and not knowing what lies ahead . All they wanted was to reach the end of it . Blood splashed from the roads when they ran . They stopped suddenly hearing a low moan from the mist the stood before them . They glanced at each other , surprised .The mist and the voice sent a chill down their spine . They moved slowly through the mist , taking each step carefully . The voice was getting clearer and they could make out , that someone was crying for help . Suddenly , something grabbed his legs and they both jumped back in shock . Then , they realized that , it was the man crying for help . He had fallen into this pit , somehow . One of them went and kneeled down to help him .

“Stop !!! Don’t help him out . He may trick us and moreover we don’t want a stranger in our company” .

The other , gave a confused look wondering what has gotten into his friend that has made him a monster , and stepped back . The rude guy , came front , took his gun out of his jacket and shot 3 bullets down the pit , after which the moaning stopped . They , then moved forward and started moving swiftly , and stopped again after sometime when they heard footsteps in front of them . They moved slowly and found a girl , running towards the road’s end . She stopped and turned back , with a suspicious look . After glancing around , she started moving again .

One of them , threw a knife towards her back . The knife flew , towards her . It was a perfect aim but she ducked at the right moment and missed it .

“Come out you spineless maggots . How do you think I came so far ..I have wasted more lives than yours..I know you are there come out ..” , she shouted , staring in the direction from where the knife came . They both , stepped out of hiding and stood facing her .

“Don’t want any competition , Do you ??? ” , she said in a mocking tone and took her gun and shot at one of them , so quickly , that they didn’t have time to move . The bullet drove through one’s shoulder and he fell back , wincing and wining in pain . The other scar faced guy , moved forward and fell to his knees and started begging for his life . She came towards him and said , “You filthy moron . You don’t have any honor . All my life I have never seen a man , kneeled and crying for his life” and started laughing wildly . Taking that to his advantage , he darted towards her , and plunger a knife into her chest and gave her a beastly grin . She laughed back spitting blood and said , “ You treacherous , honor less being !!! “ and closed her eyes welcoming death .

He moved to his friend and took him in his hands .

“Please help me !!! ” , cried his friend . But he closed his eyes and placed a gun at his heart , which he took from that girl . His friend’s eyes went wide , “I’m your friend , we were going to do this together …please don’t do this to me …” , he cried tears rolling down his cheeks.

“I’m sorry . You were always the weak one , I have no use for you anymore and there cant be two knives in a hilt” , said the other one .

“You have become a monster . What is all this ??? What is this for ??”

“This is survival , my friend and weaklings like you cannot win ” , he replied and pressed the trigger , sending his friend to the far beyond . He had become a complete beast .He scoured his friends clothes for anything that’s useful and started running again .

After a few more monstrous acts ,he kept running. Weak and tired ,he tripped down and found it hard to rise again . He closed his eyes and flashes of memory started hitting him .He has left his family in perils , cheated and killed many , even his friend . All for what lies beyond . He is and always has been the stubborn one . So , he tried his best and stood up and started strolling through . He found something glinting right in front of him , which made his heart pound fast and he tried running towards it . Thirst for power and wealth , in his eyes , he went near it and found a huge silver gate in front of him . Adrenaline rushing through his veins he opened it and went in , for gold and diamonds , but all he saw was fire blazing from everywhere , people like him burnt down and few still crying and moaning in pain . His heart dropped down to his shoes .

“This is not what I came for …No ..no……” , he cried burying his face in his hands .

“This is Hell and this is where you belong ” , came a voice echoing from within and fire pulled him into it , for eternal damnation .

The fight

2011-06-18T07:36:00.001+05:30

The most important question :

The mystery of whose story it will be......of who draws the curtain.

Who is it that chooses our steps in the dance?

Who drives us mad......lashes us with whips......and crowns us with victory when we survive the impossible?

Who is it that does all these things?

Who honors those we love with the very life we live?

Who sends monsters to kill us and at the same time sings that we'll never die?

Who teaches us what's real and how to laugh at lies?

Who decides why we live and what we'll die to defend?

Who chains us?

And who holds the key that can set us free?

It's you.

You have all the weapons you need.

Now fight.

* Quoted from the movie Sucker Punch *

Why so stupid ????

2011-06-16T10:55:00.001+05:30

Boy 1 : Hey ! Nice shirt dude .

Boy 2 : Thanks man . Its just 2500 bucks u know…pretty cheap actually .

Boy 1 : ( In his mind )– OMG!! he is gonna start it again .

Boy 2 : Its some American brand it seems …but very cheap .

Boy 1 : Oh ! ok da…I have got some work to do . See ya later . (and he runs , never turning back) .

This sort of conversation is common among girls too . You might have listened to such conversations or may be you would have been the victim of such morons .

How do you choose your clothing ?? . First comes the color , pattern/design , quality and finally the cost . But for many , this order is on the reverse . All they look for is a branded clothing and something costly (way too more than it actually deserves) . I agree than no one can compromise with the quality but claiming that only the branded stuff , preferably international , provides you with the best quality is totally absurd .

The hilarious part is that , they choose stuff , which shows off the brand logo in a brighter way , so that people will notice . The want the panther / tiger jumping big time , in their tees , not at the back of your neck where it actually should be . This is not only the case with clothing , but applies for other accessories too .

This made many international brands to open as many outlets as possible in the major cities in hope that they will do better business . But , people proved them wrong . This brand frenzy attitude , has brought duplicates to lime light . The branded stuff , which was once common among the peter boys and mary girls , was made available to the common public . All those morons , who just wanted to show-off , opted for these look-alike stuff , which is way too cheaper than the original .

I misunderstood , that these people would stop with their shirts and pants , but their craziness went a bit deep too . They didn’t even leave inner-wears. A particular brand (very famous one too) , has a collection which has words like , “license to kill” , “ Born to kill ” , etc., printed at the back of the briefs . And there are these stupids , who feel proud in wearing them and goes on telling everyone that ,

“I have one from that collection u know ..!!! It has these words printed in it which is like totally cool and its just 500 bucks …” .

Oh Come on !!! These guys never grow at all . Who cares what the hell is etched in their inners and that its costly ??!!??

Clothing or whatever – Quality is important , but definitely not this kind of stupid behavior .

Morons , straight out of kindergarten .

When it rained

2011-06-16T08:43:00.003+05:30

“ OMG !!!! you are completely wet . Cant you wait somewhere till the rain stops ?? “ , my mom exclaimed and came running towards me , a towel in her hand and eyes wide in shock . Its her usual way of reacting . A small scratch in my finger and she covers it with rolls of bandage .

“I actually waited for a long time mom , that’s why it took so long . I thought I could make it here when the rain eased a bit , but…” . I cooked up a story , with the completely innocent face and she bought it .

Its raining , finally !!! . After getting deep fried in the extremely hot summer sun , who would want to miss the rain ??

I was in a bus when it started raining . Most of the bus commuters welcomed it with a huge relief . But still , they closed all their windows . I couldn’t . It was great to look at the patterns those raindrops where making in the front window and the wipers putting up a fight with them to ward them off its territory . I sat there enjoying the rain and the sweet smell of damp earth rising up in the air and people running to take shelters and a few in their bikes , completely soaked and smiling – showing signs that they love the rain .

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Very soon , I hit a road block . A smug faced 30+ guy sitting next to me wanted me to close the window . He didn’t look like the happy happy kinda guy , so I closed it unwillingly , muttering curses on him . I was totally devastated . I couldn’t just stand it . So got down a few stops before mine and started walking , arms swinging and smiling , surrendering to it in complete satisfaction .

It rained harder and very soon water was flowing swiftly through the streets . Take the pavement ?? – No way . The roads were deserted , with people take shelter wherever possible . I was the only one walking the streets , actually I was walking right at the center , as if through a red carpet and people crowded at both sides staring at me like some celebrity . It felt great – just awesome .

Soon I had some company . A few kids were playing splashing water over each other and enjoying the rain . It is always good to see kids playing and that too when its raining . Their pure innocence shining , in the rain .
Finally , ended up in my home , bidding a ta-ta to my friend .

Turning Two ;)

2011-06-15T20:56:00.000+05:30

My blog is turning two today !! Yippeee !!!

Thank you all for following . Ok. Now , at this happier moment i would like to say something and here it goes . Through this blog i have shared a bit of my life , made u laugh sometimes , and made u yawn a lot and sometimes made u think (i guess) ;) . Its all because u cared to read and comment . Thank u for that . I will try to do better stuff in future .

This blog really means something to me .Its special and its more like my online diary and im really , really glad that its turning two . So , Im really happy - dont have any serious words to put in .Well ! Thats it . Thank you all .

A soulful happiness

2011-06-12T18:16:00.002+05:30

It was a unique feeling . Something that could lift all the weight in your mind and leave you elated . It’s a mix of pride and happiness .

If u are a follower , you should have come across the post LOST , where I have mentioned that I felt guilty for ignoring the old lady on the streets . What good in just writing if one doesn’t care about following ? I did try and believe me , it gives you happiness like no other .

That old lady doesn’t actually beg for anything . She always stays by the temple , alone . There is something in her which shows that she once lived a good life and now caught in the whirlwinds of fate . She always hesitates , a lot , before she asks for something . That day , I decided to do something . I went to a nearby bakery , bought something for her to eat and came back to give her .

Her old dry lips curved up to a big smile when i gave it and she raised her hand and said , “Nalla iruppa” .Its was right at that moment I felt something great , running through my nerves . I gave back a smile and went on .
I know this might look like , blowing my own trumpet sorta thing and rip off from a few good-willed movie characters . But I don’t care . Believe me , it is better to live the experience , than to watch someone else do it .
I strongly suggest you to do so , and im sure you will feel great .

Don’t forget to tell me , how you felt :)

1 A.M in a bus

2011-05-28T13:15:00.004+05:30

Last week , i was on this bus with my family , - a tour . The best thing about bust travel , when you dont have your headphones on , is the variety of characters , you could see . I always enjoy my travel to college in bus . Its quite an interesting thing - overhearing ! . You think its wrong ? - I dont .

I am basically a sound sleeper . A full meal and a nice cool breeze is enough to put me to sleep . That day , i just woke up in the bus . Maybe its a small jolt which is quite a common thing in our Indian roads . I just couldn't sleep after that . As one would do , i peeked through the window and found the tress and buildings running back . You know , we people just dont realize that kind of beauty . No wonder , why poets write about it . The moon , was like chasing me . It was kinda nice and funny that i was giggling . But , as the bus turned to another direction , i missed it .

Frustrated , I turned around , and found that almost everyone was sound asleep , snoring . A man , tall , dark , well-built , in his mid-40's and with that big mush of his , looked pretty scary when he first entered the bus , but now , he was there curled in his seat , hands by his head , along the window - sleeping , with a smile on his face . Guess he was in a nice dream . Interested in the way he was sleeping like a child , i started to observe others as well .

There was this guy , thin and dark , really funny looking , with his huge wife - Huge , i mean really huge , she would take two seats for her , but he managed to squeeze himself in . He was such a big complainer . He started yelling at the conductor that the Push-back wasn't working properly and asked him to kill the lights and the music . He was such a nuisance . But his wife was calm , controlling him from bursting out . Looks are deceptive indeed . Now , he looked even more funny , he was turned to a side with his legs over the seat and holding his wife's hands , so tightly , like holding a teddy-bear and he was drooling . Funny - guy .

There were others , mouths wide open , curled , smiling , holding something tight and some snoring so loud . A guy , around 20 , by the side of my seat , suddenly woke up and looked at me , his eyes , red , waking up from a deep sleep . I was just startled . He then said , please dont tell my mom ...and went on blabbering for a minute in some other worldly language and went back to his sleep . I just couldnt stop from laughing , but managed to keep it low . My brother woke up and looked at me shocked , "What's gotten into you ? Stop laughing and freaking everyone out . Freak !" and rolled to other side . I then somehow managed to get out from that hilarious moment and went back to staring at the trees . I didnt know when i fell asleep .

The next morning was even more funny , to see everyone getting into their day-time character .

There is no "Adult-like Sleep" . Is There ????

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The Tunnel 2011 - WOAH !!!

2011-05-28T11:43:00.002+05:30

Ok. Im not going to lie . When i first saw this movie in the internet available for download . I didnt have any hopes for it . Come on . Will you download a movie that's directly out in the net and available for free download , legally ? . I certainly didnt at first . One will start to think that its some kinda crap which couldn't even make to the big screens . How much effort would have actually gone into the movie ?

Actually a lot . I had such little expectations for this movie ,but it just proved me wrong . This turned out to be one of the best horror movies i have seen . Going underground - was really very intense . Its the kind of movie that will keep you at the edge of your seats and make you totally believe that , everything (the footage) in the movie is so real .

The vital thing about a horror movie , is the sound . It can make or break a movie . In this case , it is just great . The Sounds proved to be a perfect companion for the well-written script , fantastic performances and creepy sets .

The movie has this extra parts , than the thrilling footage , to add a bit of suspense . Initially , it may feel a bit dragging , but just be patient for a really nice show that follow it and keeps you glued .

This movie is in the lines of Paranormal activity , The Blair witch project and Rec .If you are a fan of these movies , you will love it . If you haven't tried this style of movies, you will enjoy this to the core .

I would have given it a 9/10 , if it came a few years earlier . Now , as i have gotten used to the style , I would
give it a 7 / 10 . No wonder it has bagged some prestigious awards .

If you wish to see this movie , TURN OFF THE LIGHTS , PUT YOUR HEADPHONES ON , SEND EVERYONE AWAY FROM THE ROOM and only then , CLICK PLAY .

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Transformers and Ancient Astronaut Theory

2011-05-27T15:59:00.002+05:30

This is a Guest Post by Mr.A.Saravanan aka Miki .

Hey Guys...Actually I’m not a serious blogger but i just felt like giving a try. Well, it’s about some scientific facts which I came across and found it interesting.

It’s about a well-known movie “Transformers Series” which had many of their concepts linked to Ancient Astronaut Theory.

Let’s start with simple one---- Transformers movie.

The movie states that there were Advanced Robotic Organism existed several millions years ago. Yeah it’s true; there has been possibility of existence of Advanced Organism other than ours in the space. Luckily, there has been many sightings of UFO to confirm it (Most of them are just hoax though).

If you see in the first movie of the transformer series, they used the concept of Cube-“All Spark” which gives life to all the crap things present including Xbox 360 comes to life when Sam slips away the Cube (can be a good advert for mountain Dew and Microsoft).

In the second movie, the film states that these shape changing metal pieces came before humans were civilized and built pyramids to hide their antique stuff. During the climax of the movie, the Decepticons (or Evil ones to be simple) use the great pyramid of Giza to destroy the sun and use its power to harness their army against good!!!

Well, it’s true not to that extent but to some level. The pyramid of Giza doesn’t have rooms to rent for pharaohs not even lodge dead corpses of them but have slanting chimneys which could produce energy sort of stuff.

In the third part( yet to release), those creatures come out the moon’s surface, gets teleported to destroy our Earth and all those blah blah things aliens do as depicted in movies.

There are several theories stating how moon was formed. Mostly by high angular velocity of earth or collision with Earth billions of years ago. But the fact remains; there are no neutral elements (oxygen nitrogen or carbon). Those elements are present here why can’t it be there?? Except for the traces of water are identified there.

Let’s get on with The Ancient Astronaut theory.

AAT says that the Astronauts from other planets with high scientific advancements came to Earth in search of valuable resources (E.g. Gold, You could see most of our Indian Gods wore mostly gold), during their inhabitation, they cultivated life on Earth (E.g. Adam and Eve according to Bible) and guided them to live accordingly to their cultures.

Eric Von Daniken wrote a book “The Chariots of God” which explains many incidents where most of them portrayed as Gods are actually Aliens from other planets.

Kinich Janaab Pakal, one of the rulers of Mayan city 603-683 AD, near Mexico (now). Look at the picture. The Sarcophagus lid of Pakal looks familiar to an Astronaut in his Space shuttle in our present times.

Many theories were set forward by the believers of AAT; sadly they have to get evidence to prove their findings.

Enough said about Ancient Astronaut Theory. Let’s see our connection to the movie.

Most of the Christians know about The Ark of the Covenant, which the Gods guided Moses to build one. It contains the Tablet with Ten Commandments. With the powerful device, Moses was able to split the River of Jordan. In the Battle of Jericho, the city walls fell when the Ark was encompassed around the city.

During the capture of the Ark by the Philistines, people who merely looked at the Ark were killed by its power. The Priests who served in the Temple housing the Ark were told that viewing it at an improper time would result in immediate death.

After the fall of Babylonian empire (lastly held the Ark in their Temple), the Ark was lost and its location is still unknown .So, The Ark is the only piece of Alien Tech in our planet just like The Cube in the Transformers movie.I don’t want to bore you with words, so here’s a video which describes Pyramid of Giza actual purpose according AAT.

You’ll see the coherence of the Transformer’s 2^nd movie (esp. in the climax) to their Ancient Astronaut theories.

Finally, you have 2 videos,

One is the Transformers 3^rd part trailer which clearly shows about the Transformers remaining dormant on Moon.

The other we have here is the AAT explaining about Moon’s secret and Apollo 11 mission.

Try to watch 2-6 min in the video that’s where the topic revolves around.

So, Apollo 11 mission is a failure?? Don’t know!!

Is US Government hiding secrets?? May be!

Is Michael Bay adopting AAT in his Transformer movies?? Yes Indeed!!

Lost

2011-05-19T18:30:00.001+05:30

I was sitting under a tree in an unnaturally cold summer evening , ipod plugged to my ears , and enjoying the scenic beauty of that place . The clouds were a yellowish – blue signaling the time for sun – set . The light faded off with the sun slowly going to sleep . It was when , a boy came towards me . Roughly around 6 years old , he was round and cute , his hair shiny black but his face had sadness all over it .

I stood and went near him . Kneeled down and took his hands . He looked at me and his sadness engulfed me .
“Is anything wrong ?”
He gripped my hands tight and said , “Yes . Can you please come with me ?” .
I nodded , forcing a ‘Everything is gonna be okay’ kinda smile , to make him feel better . He took my hands and led me towards the setting sun .
Suddenly the air became hotter , it was a morning . For once I thought I was dreaming , but the boy was walking with me in a place that looked so familiar . After a second of puzzlement , I realized that I was in the street to my home .
He took me near an old lady , thin and weak , lines of sorrow running deep in her skin . She was lying in the pavement curled holding her bag . Hunger all on her eyes .
“You walk this street almost everyday , with your ear phones plugged and ignoring her like a piece of dirt . Did you ever think of getting her something to eat ? Atleast one day ? ” , the boy asked .
I stared at him surprised . I couldn’t answer his question and bowed my head in shame .
He griped my hands again and led me . Now , I was in some other place . Engines roaring and horns buzzing . Air filled with dust and smoke . It was bust road . He took me further and pointed at something . I followed his gaze and was shocked to find myself standing in a bus stop with a friend . My eyes went wide open and I asked him startled ,
“Who are you ?” .
He just turned to look at me but didn’t say anything . I stood there , staring at myself , amazed and with a thousand questing running in my mind . And there came a screeching noise , tearing the silence in my mind and bringing me back to that place . There was an accident , a car hit a motor – bike . I saw the other me , just turning to look , and getting back to the chat with my friend . Only one guy , from the crowd , ran towards them and helped the man up , and gave him some water .
“You saw an accident and a person bleeding . Why didn’t you run and help him ? Has life of a stranger become less important ?” , the boy asked .
His question stung me really hard .
“The world is full of people like you that I have lost my place in it” , the boy added .
Ashamed and surprised , I stared at him and asked , “Who are you ?” .
“I was once a part of you . I am what you have lost and that guy who helped had .”

Moon

2011-05-18T19:59:00.001+05:30

I lay in my bed sleepless . Hoping for a cold breeze to take me to my dreams , i turned towards the window . The curtains danced in the gentle wind , letting in a shimmer of beautiful light . It was so magical , i believed i was dreaming .Time seemed to have stopped . I moved the curtains up and found it hiding behind dark clouds , revealing only a glimpse of its beauty. I prayed for the clouds to move and they did . There it was, silky and white , shining ever so bright all through the darkness , glowing with life . Trees stood as dark silhouettes , leaves dancing with the wind , enjoying the glorious sight and adding more beauty to the night . I lay there staring , with my eyes wide open capturing every bit of this dreamy night . It was a sight of contempt , a sight of purity , a sight that took me gently to my sleep .

So-called “ Friends “

2011-05-15T16:32:00.003+05:30

The important thing about college life is friends / friendship . College friendship is always touted to be the best and long-lasting one . You may think differently but I am just talking about the majority here . There is always a debate about which friends are better ? or which life you enjoyed the most ? - college or school . Since the introduction of questions in facebook , this topic has been running in the news feed . But , I believe school or college doesnt have anything special , I mean they are not very different . Both offers the same - Knowledge and friendship . It is only the people who differ . So the definition of friendship differs with them . Expecting the same kinda thing from everyone is a big mistake .

True friendship is a different thing and im not going to talk about it here .

Like any relationship , the first level of friendship is sugar-coated . Impressions get you friends and you either bond with or split , later when your opinion differs . A class looks and may really seem together as one but soon comes a split , and you can see gangs formed , each one behaving In their own way . These gangs are formed due to similar tastes or by some kinda blind driving force . You hang out with them , just because you started doing that with them and you begin to think that others are some sort of weirdos . If a guy hates someone , the gang follows that and no matter what , the gang supports them blindly . Soon , your entire college life will begin to move around your gang , happiness and sorrow all within the gang . Any step taken to glue these gangs together will always result in chaos . I have seen a few good-willed people getting hurt in taking such attempts .

Some be a part of the gang not knowing that they are being ignored and some gangs have splits in them . Some thin line keeps them together which is definitely not friendship .

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I have seen most of those relying on their gang , turn to ruins . It is not only their behaviour but their perceptions / thinking also changes . The one thing these so called friendly gang members shouldnt do , is talk about a girl or a boy . One statement – she is beautiful or he/she is very kind or good , is enough . All that the gang wants is fun , and they don’t even care if its at the expense of someone getting hurt . They feed you with their perceptions and leave you in a confused state . Soon they enjoy developing it to crush and further more . They enjoy every moment of it . And you think they truly care about you . I think , I can say that in most cases love develops because of friends , directly or indirectly . And finally , when their enjoyment comes to an end leaving a person in torn apart , they find someone , someone who really cared , to blame on wearing the We are your true friends mask and you blindly believe them .This so called gang , never stays intact for a long time . One with clear insight can easily identify the differences in them , the misunderstandings or the fights between them , even if they do well to hide it from others . You must have seen friends (so-called) fighting together . They raise their voices , sometimes their hands for petty issues . And some have such big head , to apologize even to their friends .

There are few other gangs which doesn’t really care what happens to others or what might happen . They never even think about helping the weak . Not in terms of money , but with true good-will for his/her future . They eat together , they go out to movies together , they play together and they just leave them to rot , while fun is all around them . Leeches can be easily spotted by anyone out of the gang . They suck you completely and leave you when things go sour .

Having talked about love and fights , they next thing these gangs are formed is for fame . One kind , mocks and hurts everyone they see , and stand over them and enjoy being feared or called bullies . The next thing stick out for serious fame . The very clever , teacher – favorite , conspirators who always wear an artificial smile on them to hide their inner dirt .

All these poor people stick together until their job is done or until they find a better gang to hang out with .They are two-faced, liars and thieves . If you call them out on their dealings , understanding what they really are they will act hurt, so you begin to trust them and they again throw you in the dirt.Im sure you might have seen these kinds . You may find me cynical , but all this is true .

People who are a part of every gang – I mean the good guys – are rare to find and they are the ones who really care and get hurt for that too . Im glad i have earned some true friends , both from school and college .

The lightness of being

2011-05-09T08:05:00.005+05:30

It is when I tasted the essence of it . It is when I gave myself in . It is when I started doing things I couldn’t . It is when I started to dream , I felt alive .

Holidays sounded fun for a few days . Left me in an isolated box , the next week . Bored and having nothing to do . I sought to find a respite . I chose Internet . I soon realized it was a very bad choice . Books were of really great help . You Know ! Its quite a common thing among readers to visualize what they read , especially fantasy lovers . I do that and I really enjoy it too .

Some times when im literally bored , I try to re-live some of those moments . Call it Day dreaming ? . Believe me , Its just the key to big new experience . Its is more like being in a fantasy world . You become a part of everything there . You can change a small gold fish to a big dolphin which will take you to its world and even change them into piranhas and let them chase your foes . You could paint with the colors of the wind , hear the whispers of the trees . You can fly , you can fight , you could do all that you couldn’t .

One day I was staring down from the balcony , at the busy roads below . I wished they looked different . The dusty black tar roads replaced by lush green velvety blanket . Trees all over . Sweet melodies of the birds rather than those noisy horns and roars of engines . Rabbits running around . Flowers , wide open and smiling in different colors . Sun light seeping through the tress to embrace you . An enchanted realm . It came true , it felt so real . A place I would like to visit very often .

It feels God-like , to live in a world you create .

Life can’t be more interesting .

Instinct

2011-05-03T18:07:00.000+05:30

A few days earlier , i wrote about impressions and in a few comments i came across the word instinct . Now that made me curious to know if they are both related and i found out that they weren't . People said that instinct , intuition all go hand in hand with impressions . I think differently . Impressions are responses of the brain that are driven by certain benchmarked analysis and has nothing to do with instinct which is an involuntary function . So , then i wanted to discuss about instincts , and here it is . Believe me ! This gave me a serious headache , esp when i tried to differentiate instinct from impulse .

Instinct - this word is used by people to refer unexplainable feeling , action or impulses . Dictionary says its an inborn pattern of behavior that is characteristic of a species and is often a response to certain specific stimuli . A simple example would be , the tendency of newly hatched turtles to move towards the ocean . It is a fixed pattern of behavior for a stimuli .

Do Instincts go with evolution ?

I dont think so . The most important thing in human evolution is the discovery of fire . There are many articles around the web that points out instinct drove them to the discovery . I deny it . It was just an accident . A guy playing with two stones in a cave would have found sparks , which then lead to fire and obviously its not the same everywhere . In some places it is dry sticks and in some iron and quartz and even lighting may have influenced . Hunger and fear are the next important things about evolution . When you are hungry , you eat . But its an urge than can be controlled . So is fear and violence . These are impulses and not instincts which are completely involuntary . Its like when you grow you start to walk with your legs and not your hands - thats instinct .

Is Language an instinct ?

Language is one of the very important things that led to cultural evolution .Every child starts with noises to communicate . It is slowly moulded and developed by the societal and parental influence . Language in general , when considered as a way to interact , may be an instinct , but what about nouns ? verbs and adj ? .

Can Instincts be developed ?

Yes , many are . Its goes with maturation . A young bird caged in , right from its birth and when let go at the right age , can fly .(without any experience) . A painter , by default paints the hair in black and not green . Though it may be a result of cognitive response and learning , it happens almost involuntarily . You do not think to choose the color of hair . So that proves that instincts need not be a "born-with" kinda phenomenon and can be learned or developed . Most of our behavior may have instincts as roots .

Societal influence and Instincts - Are they related ?

These influences define our habits and behavior . These get transformed into memories and gets imprinted in the gene . So a gene pool , largely influenced by the society or culture may develop a set of unique instincts . Cant they ?

How is instinct different from Impulse ?

Instincts are uncontrollable automatic responses , just like the turtle thing i said before .Impulse is an urge - a biological response or reflex that can be controlled .

I believe this is enough to make you think . If you think differently about this , please drop in your comments and lets discuss . Hope , you dont get a headache .

Harry Potter - Sketches

2011-04-28T17:41:00.000+05:30

I did these sketches today . It was very hard to get the villany in the Dark Lord's face . I did my best .

Impression

2011-04-28T10:07:00.004+05:30

A modern dictionary defines Impression as a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings,conscience, etc. or perception upon the mind - sensation. I believe we can say its kind of a pre-judgment .Impressions , are the ones that get us friends and foes and plays a role in initiating and breaking relationships. The one that is talked about a lot and lives in our history and in future as proverbs,quotes and as stories . First impression is the best impression , A good impression is hard to earn and so on .

The moment we look at someone , we keep them in a balance , the one that we have designed for ourselves and which many of us deny to possess . Friendship begins with impression , or any relationship for that matter . No one can deny that . When we enter a new place , do we start talking with anyone ?(in a way to seek friendship) ,just anyone ? Some telepathic connection driving us towards them ?. No ,We don’t . We talk to the one that appeals the most . Ofcourse , it is not only the appearance , it is also about how they talk or behave . You like his manner , you befriend him .This is why a few become friends at the very first meeting and others become the Hi-Bye kinda guy . But then , this is all about the beginning . They are a start-off thing but plays a great deal more in maintaining one .

Didn’t you have a teacher in school , who always had a grudge against you ? . Always complaining and finding fault with you . The one who once gave you nightmares . This happens even in college , where Impression is accompanied by , Partiality . And this continues , almost in all walks of our life . Why do we try to present ourselves well , when meeting someone special ? . Isn’t it all for or about , Impression ?

When u have placed someone in The Good Guys list , It is hard to move that name from it . No matter what you hear of them , you seek proofs and even with them , we will find it hard to strike that name off . But this is just the other way around when its about “ The Bad Guy “ . You get one news which might give a perception , that he is wrong , you jump and your lips curl up wolfishly and your mind starts shouting “I Knew , I knew !!”, knowing that you have been right to put him there and then you bring him to the top (Worse). We never even try to understand things clearly . All that our mind seeks , is something to prove that we are right .
This is mostly because of Mr.Impression , guiding us in our way to put people in places . HE is a big crook , capable of deceiving and showing us what he wants us to see . We seek a quick analysis and HE helps us . Its quite a difficult thing to get rid of him . Only a few succeed .

There a many of us who claim that we don’t judge people when we talk or hear about them , be it good or bad . The thing is , we actually don’t . This is because , we have a characterization , a mini judgment , that we have already written about them , which decides on how we take a person ,in times that demands our opinion .
At the end , its like looking yourself in a mirror . The reflection gives you back , what you give it . You smile , it smiles . You stare at it , it does the same in return . The whole world is just the same . You get back what you give , may be not instantly but eventually . You mark someone as bad and you are most likely to get only the bad from him .

Do you accept that Impression – is kind of a pre-judgment ??

Always Together

2011-04-26T13:37:00.001+05:30

Sketch , by me :-)

Ease your storm , My Love

You needn’t worry

You needn’t fear

Time cannot separate us

For I , hold the power to control it

Fate can never take you away from me

We shall Always be Together .

Always Together .

A weekend with cute birdies and Kajal :)

2011-04-24T19:29:00.003+05:30

This weekend turned out to be one of the best times I have ever had . Most of the things that happened , were not pre-planned and the surprise made it thrilling and lovable .

Last friday , I was surfing through the net , majorly fbooking . My brother who is also in his summer holidays , came to me and asked if we could go for some movie this weekend . My eyes went big and my head started nodding even before I knew it . I liked the idea . So looked through the websites for ticket status .
Our first option was KO . But when my friend said , it was not very good and that they have somewhat copied the climax of dark night , I dropped the idea . There is always the torrents :) I just had to wait for a few days . Next we were in a fix between Mr.Perfect (telugu) and RIO . I just , so so , wanted to see RIO . But Kajal lured me to her movie Mr.Perfect . So I called my friend Suresh , to check if he could get tickets for RIO this sunday and for Mr.Perfect on saturday . He said he’ll try .I left the responsibility to him and went on fbooking .

Next , it was time to inform my dad . When he came home from office , I told him that we would go for a movie tomorrow . He immediately said NO , it was as if he knew what I was gonna ask him . “Why ??? , Shud u see a movie the very next day , it got released , No , you shouldn’t go .” , my dad said and closed the topic . I didn’t say anythin in return as I knew this would come and I very well know he is gonna pay for our tickets . The next day , he went to work early , and I called him about the movie and got this in return , “It looks like its gonna rain hard today , go and come back safe” . My lips curled up , for a big smile . I knew he would say this . Its always my dad’s thing , to say NO first , followed quickly by an YES .
So , then I called over to check if my friend has got the tickets , and Kaboom , he said he couldn’t get one . Frustrated and so desparate to see Kajal in big screen , I decided to go directly and try my luck . It was 8.30 a.m and there was one hell of a crowd in Pvr .But my super brother somehow made his way through the crowd and came back smiling with two tickets for Mr.Perfect . (RIO had to wait for some more time.) The movie was so so good . The wonderful music , entertaining screenplay and Kajal in saree (WOW !!!), made it really awesome . The movie was nothing new . A triangular love story with family stuffs and fun . The one thing I like about telugu movies , comparing other language films , is that they give so much importance to family values and comedy , which just makes them a complete entertainer .

And evening was time for my friends . My friend Satya called up 2 , and asked me to get ready by 5 , to go and get the cakes that we have ordered . It was somekinda offer . We had ordered one Butterscotch and Blackforest cake (1/2 kg each) .We rushed back home with the cakes and kept it in the refrigerator to save the icing . We were waiting for my friend Suresh to come . Each minute passed away like something . Our taste buds were craving for it . We were so desperate , that we became angry . When he had arrived , we gave him a look , but didn’t yell , cakes were more important . I just opened the box , the cake just vanished . We were way too ravenous that we finished it so damn soon . It was a nice cake . We then continued on with our usual chatting and all the blah blah blah’s :)

It was 10 , when I really got the big surprise . It was an SMS from suresh that made me jumping in my bed . He had got tickets for RIO – 3D, Yayy !!!! . I was so damn happy , that I dozed off the very moment , my face touched my pillows .

Sunday was RIO time . It was just so awesome . The best movie I have seen so far this year , I guess we could rope in last year too . It was funny , colorful and way too cute and that too in 3D . Awesomeness to the core . Wonderful movie . It was when we were watching this comedy happened (with my friend Suresh).,

Overall , It was a fantabulous weekend :)

The Dobakoor Awards

2011-04-22T16:00:00.006+05:30

First of all , thanks to my friend Sathya for this idea .

Read this only if u know Tamil .
It is finally over . I have written the last exam of my college life .It is only a few more days , till we bid the final Good bye . As most of you i entered the college with loads of confusion and fear and with the eagerness to learn more . Well , I learnt a lot . Not from the professors , but you my friend . I could see a very big change in me , from what i was then , to what I am now .You have added some valuable things to my life . I have laughed with you , fought with and fought for some of you . I ve teased you a lot and got mokkayed in return . I have had my share of bitter experiences , but i can forget them easily with the over-whelming happiness you have poured into my life . The photos we took , fb , mail and sms will keep us together .

Now , I would like to present you , The Dobakoor Awards . Awards that are given to special people with special talents . This is meant only for fun . No feelings , ok . This post is for me , to record my memories . If u like it , i would be glad .

So, lets begin The Dobakoor Awards , and the awards goes to ..............

Kadalai Mannan Award :

Nominees : Hari (myself) , aravind , athinthra , Raja , ranjith , vivek - romba periya list pa .

Winner : Bingo man - Ranjith .

Why ? - 24/7 busy a , phone la ye varuthukuttu irupparu . Ulaga makkal elaarukuum therinja visayam .

Gaja Gaja Award :

Nominess : aravind , blessin , athinthra , ranjith and muru .

Winner : Aravind - the snake .

Why ? - Ellarum pakaradhora niruthunaa , ivaru adula research panni PhD ye vaangiduvaaru .

Thirutu Kaludha Award :

Nominees : krishna kumar , aravind , saravanan , sruti , nisha .

Winner : Sruti

Why ? - Nalla ponnunu sollitu theriyira pucca accuste . She also wins Illicha vayee and Koondai vittu parantha kili Award .

Cyber-crime Award :

Nominees : Ranjith , saravanan , Muru .

Winner : Karthikeyan Muru .

Why ? - Ivaru dokku cell phonela kooda GPRS pack pottu , pala velaigala paapaaru .

Sheila Ki Patti Award :

Nominees : Sangee , Divya and Preetha .

Winner : Divya engira aaya .

Why ? - Endha function nadandhaalum , stage la yeri , dance aadiye saavadikira .

Item Award :

Nominee and winner : Blessin paul .

Why ? - Ivarukku pottiye kedayaadhu .Avan avan adichikittu line la irukaanunga .

Kadupethuraan My Lord - Award :

Nominees : Raj kumar , Swami , Shahid .

Winner : Shahid the great .

Why ? - Kitta vandhale , ellarum therichi ooduvaanga .

Nadunisi Non-sense Award :

Nominees : Most of the hostellers and Thulasi .

Winner : Thulasi .

Why ? - Adu dhan unnaga ellarukkume theriyume . Ennaku oru dvd kedaikuma plz .

Appatakkar Award :

Nominees : Ranjith , Hari , Krishna , Sruti , Raja , Preetha .

Winner : Hari - naanedhan .

Why ? - Vetti scene poduradhula enna adichikka aale kidayadhu .

Paalvaadi Pulla Award :

Nominees : Blessin , Deepan , Prasanna , Raj Kumar .

Winner : Deepan Raj .

Why ? - Avara paatha , unnagalukke theriyum - puriyum .

Glamour appeal Award :

Nominees : Nisha , Ranjith , Siva Kumar , Ammu .

Winner : Siva Kumar .

Why ? - Avaru chumma appadi cross pannaruna , Guppunu oru smell varum paarunga .

Vada Poche Award :

Nominees : Pala peru .

Winner : Yarrum illa .

Why ? - Ellarum ore level irukkanga pa .

Nalladhoru Kudumbam Award :

Winner : Petchi , Vinoth , Satheesh and co .

Why ? - Ivanga adichikka aale illa . Ore thatula saapittu (ooti ooti saapitu) , onnave sutthum kudumbam .

Soringa oppicer Award :

Nominees : Krishna kumar , Swami , SRK , Vinoth .

Winner : Krishna Kumar

Why ? - Ivaru pesa aarambicha , ungalaala , idha thavira vera yedhayum solla mudiyadhu .

Rich girls Award :

Nominees : Nisha , Sangee , Thulasi and Preetha .

Winner : Nisha .

Why ? - Avanga dressa paathale , chumma Richaaaa irukkum .

Adangamaatiya Neeye Award :

Nominees : Shahid , Thulasi , Ezhil , Ammu

Winner : Ezhil

Why ? - Evanga saadharanama pesuna kooda pulli vivarathodadhan pesuvaanga . Gud morning collected madam .

Paadri... (sathama paadri) Award :

Winner : none other than preetha .

Why ? - Vera yaarupa irukkanga . She also receives the Alagumani Award .

Enna Koduma Saravanan(srk) Idhu - Award :

Winner : Thulasi

Why ? - Bus u kulla fulla mukkaadu pottukittu , onaaruba chappalukku , orayiram socksa maatittu , sun la irundhu protect pannikiravanga , enakku therinji vera yaarum illa .

Hamapke Raincoat Award :

Nominees : aravind , karti.m , Karthigaiselvan .

Winner : Karthigai selvan .

Why ? - Avaru panditaama ...avare appadi sollitu theriyiraaru .

All in all alagu raja Award :

Nominees : Muru , Ranjith , Karti.e .

Winner : Karthikeyan . e .

Why ? - Enga class first androidunga avaru .Photographer , representative , mokka writer , ippadi pala therama , avarukkulla irukku .

Paavam - Avare Confuse aayitaru award :

Nominees : Shahid , Saravanan , Swami .

Winner : Saravanan .

Why ? - Mathavanga , aduthavangala dhan confuse paanuvaanga , aana ivaru adikadi confuse aayi ore rolling dhan ponga .

Karagaatakkaran Award :

Nominees : Karth.M , Petchi , Anand (prpc) , Satheesh .

Winner : Karthi.M

Why ? - Ivaru dhan konjam nalla dancer , plus aa voo na , thalaila thanniya oothikittu aada vandhuduvaaru .

Start meusic Award :

Winner : Sudharson .

Why ? - Super singer boss avaru .

Avatar Award :

Winner : Ada vera yaarunga , namba Soumya dhan .

Neenga ....Romba sappa pigara irukeenga Award :

Nominees : all the girls .

Winner : all the girls .

Why ? - Award title dhanga kaaranam .

Those who havent received your awards , consider yourself lucky . Neenga ellarum Romba Nallavanga . I hope i didnt bore you . If this post could make you smile for a moment , whenever you read this in future , i have succeeded .I believe stuffs like these will materialize and store our wonderful memories for a long time . We will part our ways soon , but lets keep our friendship intact .

All those classes , generator room chats , mokka lectures , our canteen , the fun , the sadness , those tears, the hurt , crushes and love , fights and differences all has made our memories strong .

Thank you all for giving me such precious moments and your invaluable friendship . Im glad to have spent 4 years of my life with you all . Always keep in touch .

The Kingdom of SHE

2011-04-22T11:57:00.001+05:30

A place so beautiful , the morning sun gleaming through the bright blue sky , waking up everything back to life . Flower buds open up to greet the shining light , birds spread their wings to enjoy the playful wind whooshing through them. Sounds of her progeny , fill the air with life . The rivers splashes across , the green fields , creating a wonderful silver line .Earthly and heavenly !!

The majestic mountains , the valiant soldiers of the woods and the powerful council men , serve her as her legion.With the power to give and take life ; the heart to punish and please ; the anger - violent enough to startle the grounds open up and take in the traitors , burn down her foes and splash away the honor less and the love that could make the whole world soak in happiness , spreading the fragrance of fun , filling the air with life , she rules .Wild she is .

With her kindness and valour , she rules and defends her kingdom . The kingdom of Earth . Its her special day , our special day . Her kingdom celebrates but with sorrow creeping down their hearts with the pain of her own children turning against her and tears running down her eyes .

I wish to earn her love but not her anger for i fear that .I shall not stab her with her own knife , i swear to protect my siblings . Which side are you in ? Do you swear to protect her ? Will you let this happen ?

Lady Love - A dream , i wish to come true !

2011-04-20T14:02:00.000+05:30

My exams are like almost over , so i just took my sketch book and started drawing a girl . I have always wanted to draw a girl as i believe its quite difficult .So here goes , the sketch i drew and the colored version . I just used crayons for coloring . Im happy with the result .

I was listening to one of my fav tracks (Dan gibson's solitudes) , while drawing this . I had the same dream again , i was moving through a green field wearing a white shirt .The fragrance , the color of the flowers and the gentle breeze caressing through , carrying the moisture of the rain that just stopped , all made it a wonderful scene . Few flowers wanted me to take them . I couldnt deny a request from something that was so beautiful .I strolled through , enjoying every moment of it . And finally there she was , standing under a big tree , its wide spread branches telling me it has stood there for ages .The breeze made her hair move as if each strand was dancing with joy, holding hands with the wind . Through the dancing strands of her hair , she looked at me , that gorgeous look , shining . I walked towards her and moved her hair to look at her face . She smiled , the smile that one could spend their life watching .I would . I gave her the flowers . They looked even more beautiful with her .And then .................................................................................... :-p

Oh ! I hope i find someone like the one in my dream , to be my lady love :-)

The Ever Smiling Lady

2011-04-17T13:47:00.002+05:30

Total Quality Management

2011-04-16T12:24:00.000+05:30

Just finished my TQM exam yesterday . Here's my take on it . I think its self explanatory . Please feel free to leave your comments .

What If - I were blind

2011-04-07T19:54:00.000+05:30

This "What If " is one of the ideas i have been keeping dozed for a while in the dark corner of my mind . Now , I guess , the time has come to wake it up .

So , here goes the very first post on the "What - If " section .

Most of us , hate darkness . This fear has been dwelling deep inside us right from childhood . When i was a kid , i believed that there were mean denizens of dark , lurking to hurt you . I was so damn scared to take in as much as a foot inside a dark room .The fear of what lies inside sends chills down the spine . Now all those incidents brings a smile on my face . Im pretty sure that you might as well have had some experiences as such . (Ahem ! !! here goes a philosophy : Isnt it more like the fear of future - all dark and misty . I believe its the fear that keeps us running alive ) . Would you dare walk into a old house in the outskirts of the city , spooky and isolated , right in the middle of night ?? . I certainly wont . Not that im scared ..Ahem ..Ahem...Why get into unnecessary trouble ?? :-p

So , coming to the point . I think i've strolled around enough . I saw a physically challenged man in the bus stop . A dim light flickered in my mind . I grinned , wolfishly . I have got an idea to write about :) - What If , i were blind .

The realization that they spend their lifetime , a whole lifetime , in dark , with only the light of hope and confidence guiding them , amazed me . It was more of the Awe factor . So , when i reached college , i picked a safe road (i did not want to fall or get hurt), and tried to walk with my eyes closed . I very well know that our movie heroes have tried out this concept , a lot , to chase after blind heroines . But no harm in just trying , Is there ??

As I closed my eyes and let the darkness engulf me , so many visions flashed through my mind .

I stumbled and fell down , and rose up with a bloody face .
A vehicle hit me and the driver was abusing me in all possible words he could get rattling his brain .
I fell into a pit .
Someone was watching and teasing me .I was standing motionless and embarrassed .

So many , in almost a blink of an eye . I understood the real difficulty and took a deep breath and slowly the waves of fear , ebbed .

I started to walk , more confidently , but slowly . My other senses came to my aid . I stopped for a second to listen . Birds chirping somewhere in those wide spread , long branches of the trees , the low murmuring of people inside the building , the buzzing noises of the vehicles out my campus , the whoosh of the wind and above all the slow beating of my heart . It was quite something actually .

I reached the end of the road and i wanted to take a peek . I started voting inside me , and finally chose to do so . I was near the wifi-hut . I extended my hands slowly to the brick fence and walked along with my hands following the hardness of the cement .There was a gap and i moved in , found a seat and touched the table . It was marble or granite or something of that sort . It was cold , cold as ice , but oddly comforting . I sat down and sought to enjoy the feeling and experience more of this .

It was then , i heard someone giggling behind me . I winced . Turned back and found a friend . He chuckled , at my surprised face . "Hey !! Have you made friends with some visually challenged girl ??" , he asked . I scowled . "Or , are you trying to get some attention from anyone spl " , he grinned extending the last word . Same expression from me again . There was a pause and he said , "Its ok , lets go some where else and start the work" . I stood up and left with him .

Fun in Queensland

2011-03-29T19:15:00.001+05:30

Last Saturday was day full of fun and excitement . The day we spent together in Queensland . I wanna treasure every single moment of that wonderful time I had with my friends . So , here goes(it’s a bit long)…

Queensland – the amusement park .The amusement and fun was only because of my friends , they didn’t have many interesting rides actually . Each had their part to have made that day a memorable one .

Last friday night , the gentle breeze and the mild piano music couldn’t help me get a peaceful sleep . I was damn so excited , that there wasn’t even a single dot of sleepiness .We were finally going out . Last time when we planned , it was the project review that came crashing our plan . But fortunately this time , there was nothing to stop us . I somehow managed to get some sleep but woke up way too early and ofcourse I was dreaming about the time we would have there .

Each second moved like an hour , I just couldn’t bear it .Finally ,when it was the time , I raced out , to catch my bus to C.M.B.T .When I got down , I saw Danny walking towards me with that familiar smile of his ,there was someone else with him – “What !!! Is that Danny’s fatter version ??? and without mush !!!” – it was his brother dobbin , who looked almost the same .After some enquiry about the bus routes and the frequency , we got into a bus to poonamalle and were waiting for Miss.E.T (Sowmya) , who as always was late .

I unfortunately took a seat next to a old man , who was yelling at the driver who wasn’t there and started talking and complaining about the present government as if I were listening .It was kinda uncomfortable . I tried to look elsewhere , but it didn’t stop him. But , there came Danny 2.0 to my rescue , talking me into his world of gaming . First it was Assasing creed , then prince of persia , and suddenly persian prince was in NFS ..:) .HE sounded to be an expert in gaming . I slowly let myself into his fantasy and for a second , I was in venice , on top of a tower , locating my target , with the “Eagle eye vision ” .It was fun . By that time Sowmya arrived and the bus started and I was in still in venice . Thanks to Dobbin , the bus travel wasn’t boring .

Our wait in Ponnamalle , was even more funny .When sowmya wore her coolers and started running(in a hilarious way) almost to every bus that passed by ,to ask if it would take us to queensland and came back frowing that the conductor didn’t even respond , the three of us broke into a hysterical laughter , that the crowd got startled and moved away from her . (P.S : Danny knew which bus would take us there.)

Then we boarded the bus to queensland and when we got there , the gang from hostel was already thr and have made camps in groups , laughing , chatting and munching some snacks and a few were busy with their phones . We then mixed along.

Moments later , came MR.Snake and sruti , dressed and moved as if they were students of M.I.T or Harvard . The crowd might have taken them to be some NRI’s , but we knew that these were two demented souls trying desperately to get some attention :)

Then , the whole area was covered with flashes from the came camera , taking as many snaps as possible . The last to arrive was Aiswarya (nalla ponnu) and her slave Anand .Aravind started collecting the cash and our I.D’s to avail the student offer . It was then , we found the “Man of principles – Mr.Danny”. His 8th grade brother didn’t have an ID and when a guy volunteered to use his friend’s ID , Danny was like ..”I don’t like that ..that’s so not gonna happen” and as people started convincing him , he shouted.,”If anybody intends to do that , that’s it , we both will leave right away” and turned the other side giving us some time to decide . Those words darted through the air and everyone fell silent . But it soon shifted away and things came back to normal and we decided not to do anything against his wish ..After all , we were there to have fun .

When we went in there was a guy , costumed as a bull , bullying children and girls . When he came running , with those stuffed horns of his , pointing towards my friends , they shouted and rank back . There , I didn’t see girls who are 20+ , but a few 4th graders , who still believed that there is Boochandi (monster) , out there , who would eat them , if they didn’t sleep properly . lol :)

Weekend had brought too much crowd . We started running around to find a ride that didn’t have a huge queue .

Mr.Principle – Danny started walking sideways as if his legs were wobbly and sat down in a bench and never came for any other ride . One simple ride , was enough to make tis 85+ Kg man , nod a NO to all other rides . He was then left as the security for our bags .

Few hours passed , a few more rides , everybody shouting and laughing their guts out and soon all started walking like zombies , completely drained of all the energy and were looking for a restaurant to recharge them . I took the tokens for lunch and the service there was too slow . There were only 2 of’em and they had to attend a huge mob .I stood there patiently ,and Kishore took my stand .We both were standing there for minutes .

Miss.Dimple , waiting desperately for lunch , lost her cool and lurched forward from her chair and snatched the token from kishore and gave us a look like …”What the hell ,were u guys doing so long ???”. We stepped back for her to try her luck .

“Hello !! Brother …excuse me ..” . Thr was no response and after sometime she was like “Ayya..Ayya …Anna (literally beggin)”. One guy turned to her side but just ignored her . She started again .,”Excuse me! …we are waiting for a long time ..can u plz..” . No response again . Miss.Dimple , losing her patience made a face . Her eyes and mouth opened wide and there came a torrent of angry words .

The noise she made , had no effect on them . It was only when kishore requested them again , he attended us . All that performance , all that scene , for nothing . :p

After lunch , they all moved for water game and myself and sruti was left in-charge of all their bags .We sat there for hours chatting about the gossips and stuffs happening n our college and were teasing a few in the pool .

When others came back , they had a hot story for us .

Then , we raced each other to cover as many rides as possible . Even the terror KK , didn’t want to get in the Free Fall . After munching a few burgers and taking a few snaps , we left the park .

A day full of fun .Yet another wonderful memory of my college life .

Sa re ga ma–again . Oh! Plzzz

2011-03-19T18:15:00.001+05:30

NO OFFENSE INTENDED .

Its always a pleasant thing to listen to music when you are completely bored or stressed out . But the music I listen to , in college . Phew….will come to that later .

Most of my classes in college are totally boring these days . My friends , open up their mobile phones , keep them under the desk and start messaging to their friends , in such cases .I am not the always-texting kinda guy , so I just pretend listening and Im quite good at that .

Boring lecture are always comfortable for many , as they could do whatever they want , than to listen .But I prefer them to be interesting. Wait !! Wait !! Don’t get any ideas .Definitely not to listen but to escape from my aquarian friend (My best pal).

An interesting class with equations and derivations will keep him busy . He sticks his head to his notebook and comes out with doubts and questions .He very well knows that im not the one to ask questions to , so he deals all that stuff with others .

Think that he must be brainy ???? Well , Yes , he is but that’s not the worst part , infact that’s not bad at all .

But if at all , it turns out to be anything other than interesting , he’ll lose his interest and raises his hands and starts moving those fingers , as though he has got some health issue . But the fact is , he takes out a veena and starts playing that , a veena that is visible and audible only to him and starts humming or mumbling some carnatic song in a way that u wouldn’t want to hear .

Today I tried to capture that in my mobile phone , but unfortunately , he sniffed out my intentions and I lost my chance right there .Then came this scene .,

Other than this , he is really a warm and a mature person and sometimes hits my daft head to make me realize whats right and wrong .

Avaru semma terror !!!!

(@my friend :10 roobaiku rendu line dhan eludamudiyum pa).

Looking through

2011-03-17T18:46:00.000+05:30

Ah! Finally a genuine reader/follower or probably a stranger.

This time i disabled all notifications to my social networking sites , so i didn't pull you forcibly to this page . I'm glad .

Ok! Now this is going to be a bit boring .

Recently i have developed this habit of sketching .It all started when my friend Sathya challenged me to draw "Metal Beak " , better than him .This nudge made me take my pencils back , which i have abandoned a few years back and now , i just can't keep them down . I ve started to put everything in cartoons - no matter if it looks good or not (Hey! Im improving :) ). I should thank my friends of 20sb.net who advised me to put something of me, in my blog's header . The idea was really good and so i gave my header , a personal touch . I didn't care what others would think , I felt it was good and that is what that mattered .

It's like im starting it all, from the scratch , so i have not got the niche yet and Yes! its a bit clumsy , but im trying and i sincerely believe that its getting better everyday .

There are some friends who really appreciate my work and encourage me to do better and there are those (Duh! Ofcourse..) that are just the opposite . Positive or negative , criticism helps .Its a fact that i have got more visitors after using some cartoons in my posts and i seriously hope to keep it going .(1400 visitors last month ..Yey !!!)

I made a very serious mistake today by taking my sketches to college . I had no intension to show them to anyone , just thought they would be safe in my bag . But , those papers started moving thru the tables and ppl were giggling , criticizing and mocking . I definitely didnt expect everyone to say those were good , but i didnt expect this either . I was like , "Whats so funny about that???" and soon my sensitive side got dominant and i started making a few decisions like changing my blog's name , disabling fb notifications and protecting my blog with a password , so that only those i choose can read .

But as soon as i got my cool back , a few facts started hitting my head and i realized that those were pretty daft and ditched those ideas .First of all , i have only a few genuine readers who drop by to read my posts , even if its a complete crap and i pull others from fb .Materializing any of those mundane ideas would strip my blog off of any visitors and it would soon become a One man's land . I certainly dont want that to happen .

Though im not that profound in my language , I blog and really love to , even about some meaningless stuff .I am maintaining it as an online record of my thoughts .I have been gradually improving and will definitely continue to . Im really happy that my blog's anniversary is only 3 months away .

When i started writing this , it just came out of my mind , rushing out , as i have been holding this in for quite sometime now and i certainly didnt want to lament or whine . Phewww ...but i think i just did that :-p .

The Tour Plan

2011-03-08T21:39:00.001+05:30

As we are nearing our end of college life , we all wanted to go somewhere . Most of all , I wanted to . I was very eagerly looking forward to this tour . As people started planning , i became even more desperate . I just wanted to go out with a crowd , no matter where the place is . Go out and have fun – That’s what was all in my mind .

People started giving suggestions and few opted out of the plan but most of’em was ready to go anywhere as long as there was a big crowd to shout , mock and enjoy :)

With everyone seriously planning and most of’em giving an O.K. to the tour , I was really glad that im finally having a day out with my friends . But my happiness didn’t last long ….

There came MR.Fate , in Partha Sir’s disguise and gave the report submission deadline as saturday , the very day we were planning for a trip .

And as obvious everybody backed out and the plan came crashing down (my happiness too)….

I hope , Mr . Fate takes leave , atleast next weekend and let us have a fun time together ..

The celebration

2011-03-04T07:53:00.004+05:30

People come and they go and so is each day . But it is only a few ,that finds a place in our memories . And now I have 3 more special days to relish .A wonderful period which I can never forget.
Day 1 was good except for that candle thing .

Of all that we went through these days , last night was the highlight .Absolute fun !!!
Would anyone believe if SR sang for us ? Finally , after a really long time , SR- giving a performance . It was all for the cheers and noise we made for him . I cant forget how he blushed before he made up his mind to sing for us . That was fabulous !!!!

After that , for sometime there was a commotion as to who would start dancing first . It went on and on , we really got bored . It was when cibi and athi started dancing (wriggling like a worm) , the audi roared in laughter and others joined in. It went on for an hour , the audi just got transformed to a disco hall , only the flashing lights were missing .

Each one were dancing in their own way . Shashi and sowmya shaking , batista and goyya rolling , Athinthra wriggling here and there , KK butchering (no one was bold enough to go near him) , aravind slithering here and there to find a place to res , Dany and kishore fighting for blessin (item) , myself and kamal standing at a corner jumping and clapping,a few shouting and laughing and others went into a trance doing the Dappan Kuthu and they didn’t bother about anythin .(Melody ku kooda kuthu kuthunu kuthunaanga pa) , juniors running here and there to capture as many funny moments as possible …..Phewww !!! , that was great fun .OMG !!! I forgot the superstar – Bhuvi , entertaining us with his ingenious belly dance and hip-hop .

After everything , when I walked to my home , tears rolled down my cheeks , tears of laughter . But soon , the mood changed realizing that all these will become distant memories . A month and a few days left for us to say GOOD BYE to our college . I didn’t intend to get sentimental and all when I started writing this , but I just couldn’t avoid it .

These 3 days helped me to bond with a few juniors . Shankar , Gokul ,Siva kumar , Bhuvi , malai , ram , Indreesh and so many . All were really great and interesting . I just started to make friends with them and to know that this friendship is going to be only for few more days , is quite disturbing .I wonder why I didn’t do this a long time before . Gonna miss them for sure .

The heart-aching moment is catching on us soon and im doing my best to collect and record as many sweet memories as possible .I hope you all do the same .

This celebration , the last one in our college life .

Our bonds became stronger , we shouted out loud , sighed in exhaustion , buzzed around doing work and laughed our hearts out . The tension , the fun , the anger are all the elements of a wonderful memory to cherish for a life-time .

The Snake encounter !!!

2011-03-02T22:11:00.000+05:30

The over-dramatic song bird

2011-03-02T11:40:00.002+05:30

Roars and cheers filled the auditorium when the host (romba paavam ,the crowd never allowed her to speak) announced that the first performance will be by the final yrs’ to kick start the informal events of chemfluence . I was so happy to know that the juniors are cheering for them . But I was proved wrong . The roars got louder when a lean figure crept onto the stage from the side . It was the girl , who sincerely believes that she looks a lot like Deepika padukone , claiming that she has a beautiful dimple . But , everyone knew , that she looked very much like a old granny & tht it was not a cute dimple but a Dokku (as in dokku viluntha kelavi) .

We all know that she has a really really great voice and has the right mix of talents to become a music genius in the future . She started singing well , with Amrutha , but later her voice faded off , when the the instruments got louder . It looked as if she was just chewing somethin with the mike in her hands . All we could get , was the opening and closing of her mouth , but no sound . But needless to say ,there was too much dramatics . It is obviously the area where she is good at . We asked her to dance a bit , just to get a few more roars , and she did . The roars turned into laughter and she stopped doing that .
Sudharson and Amrutha sang really well and she performed well .
I guess , she will be the only final year , being ragged / mocked by the juniors .
She was entitled as the GHANA KAKKA ,of A.C.Tech .(It was my idea)
But she deserves appreciation for being so friendly and for not being the cliched type of senior , sensitive and bossy . She was just the opposite and im glad she had made so many friends among juniors .I seriously envy that .
Preetha ! You are a great performer and a very friendly person .
Simple a sonna – NEEE ROMBA NALLA PONNU .
(I also thought of having , “The song bird that cant sing “ & “the demented song bird”, as the title .)

2011-03-02T11:37:00.002+05:30

“Im happy that I had a role to play in both Petrovision and Chemfluence . I felt really great when few staffs and the guest appreciated me that I did really well and that I have a good voice (host). Thank u all :-) ”

Good Vs Evil

2011-02-20T21:48:00.002+05:30

A long fought battle , in words , thoughts and in action which has left us confused .
A new born baby doesn't know the difference between the two . Life begins with belief . Growth is led by the senses and senses are the store keeper of our memories . So where does this good and evil wind up in the complicated pattern of our life .
Is it the factors of life that determine our status or the intricate genetic pattern that we are born with . If science claims it to be pre-determined , then do we believe in fate ? . The path of life , stores the idea of good and evil in our mind somewhere . Most of us walk in the line in-between , with the possibility of stepping into any side in a moments notice . We either believe or pretend , what we do is right or wrong . Nobody can assume how we will react in a bad situation . Throw a stone into our perfect life , and then we will know how we react .
We see good in a caring mother and evil in a serial killer . One can give a hundred or more examples from myth , movies or real-life . But is it easy to mark a person today ? . Behind the closed doors and the ever smiling mask of being a social animal , there is so much that goes unnoticed . A sudden glint of hatred/anger in a calm soul and a glimpse of love in a murderous monster - anything can happen anytime . These cannot be asked for explanations and cant be reasoned with . It truly is a mystery to understand .

In our life we go through certain amazing moments and a few unavoidable disasters . If there is Jesus , there is lucifer . If there is Gandhi , there is hitler . Black and white is a part of everything . You smashed my building , now I crush your country . This is what world is like . .A thin line is what that separates both .Some openly step over the line and some show us only what they want us to see . Its quite a disturbing thought that we do not know what lures inside the one we walk past in our life .Animals hunt and kill for survival . But aren't we better than them , having an extra sense ?? Even animals dont hunt their own species !!

Unless we learn the clear distinction and move to the enlightenment , we remain as children walking in adult forms , not knowing the reality of life . Being good is not a easy job and i can quote only a few names as examples . All this has become a part of our survival . Today , a pure white finds it hard to shine . It can and does shine only with a glint of black , making it a very lighter shade of grey which we all perceive to be pure and unadulterated .
So can we ever learn this ? Are monks and sages the only few who have mastered the art ? Is that the kind of life one will have if we understand the difference ? Is it , in anyway , possible to separate the colors from grey ? Can the complex pattern be untangled ?
As always this topic leaves us with more questions and a distressed state of mind .

The chase !!!

2011-02-16T08:18:00.003+05:30

Taking a stroll through the dark and misty streets of early morning is my fav thing .
(click here to read abt my new years's exp - early mornin thing) But today , I decided to scout some new areas . So took my cycle and left home by 5.30 am . Few streets around my house don’t have streets lights . But there was enough light to move through them safely without bumping anything .

It was then , it happened . A dog was sitting tight in the dark , as though it was stalking something .I was wondering what its target could be . When I was about to cross it , it showed me its fierce teeth , getting ready to tear some flesh apart .In just a fraction of a sec it jumped towards me , growling .My heart lurched up to my mouth . I somehow by God’s grace avoided it .It landed somewhere behind and gave me one of its violent barks . My cycle started shaking . Then , I realized it was not my cycle but me , doing the trembling job .

I rode as fast as I could , turned right , moved a few paces and stopped near a temple . I just turned back to see if it was chasing me .There it came , striding towards me growling , with its jaws wide open . I caught the glimpse of its teeth again . My heart started pounding so fast . My body reacted on its own and started pedaling the cycle , garnering all the energy I had .

I never turned back , but heard a few more barks and panting far behind. Few more dogs have joined the chase . Realizing that , my heart sank to my feet and I desperately wanted to escape .So , I raised up the speed and after a few min , I was relieved to observe some silence around . Took a deep breath , relieved in thought that I had lost them for good . I had no idea of how long I ve been cycling in fear . The pounding became lighter and I started to wonder why they followed me .After some thinking I came up with two options . It is either that the dogs are bewitched by some ghosts lingering around or the milky white racks I was wearing .

I ruled out the first one as that sounded absolutely silly .Came home back and I told my mom that im never going to wear that one again . Good bye to that white tracks .

I Love You !!!

2011-02-14T18:22:00.002+05:30

For all those eager hearts who just popped into my blog on seeing the title and hoping for some serious gossip , Sorry to disappoint you .
I just voluntarily missed a P.S. in the front to get a few more hits . Muaahh !!!
Its this book P.S. I love You , that I started listening (audiobook) today . Sword fights , Magical spells , Witches and wizards , blood dripping battle , the chase and all is my thing when it comes to books . This valentine’s day I thought it would be positively different to try something romantic . So, started this one P.S.I love you .
It started off in a sad sentimental note but later turned out to be very light and funny . I couldn’t control myself laughing in some places , that I got some stares from the passengers in my bus . Some people made a face on seeing me , smiley faced and giggling. I would have appeared to be a fool for them!! I just couldn’t control it . But it didn’t bother me . This is actually the first time I laughed on listening to a book .I am thoroughly enjoying this one.
I have just finished a few chapters and am really looking forward to the rest . I hope that this book ends well . No matter what , this is sure to get a place in the list of my favourite books .
I wish a happy valentine’s day to all those love birds out there .

Internet Explorer–9 Beta - Just Great !!!

2011-02-06T19:45:00.001+05:30

The all new internet explorer 9 beta is making waves already . With praises from every corner of the world pouring in , it is evident that , IE is regaining its territory in the browser arena .

Microsoft has been bringing in so many changes to its products , these days , and they are indeed – cool !!! . The windows live essentials especially the messenger , office 2010 – web app – which allows you to store and edit your documents in the cloud - also facilitates inviting your friends to group edit , the active view facility and the bunch of interesting features in hotmail , are all flooded with unique and efficient changes .

Now comes IE-9 beta . Its provides you a fast , smooth , secure and a awesome web experience . It has a very simple interface . Those icons that crowded it are now gone and are pushed to 3 small icons at the top right corner and if you are a windows 7 user , u will love it for sure . It just integrates itself to sleek look of the os . A very notable feature , is the ability to pin your favourite sites to your windows explorer’s taskbar , making it more easier to use your fav sites . By pinning a site, the site is at the center of the experience, not the browser. When a pinned site is launched from the taskbar, the browser frame and navigational controls integrate the site's icon and primary color, providing an experience that's tailored to the site you're viewing.

IE – 9 beta , taps the potential of your graphic processor through windows to harness the full potential of your PC and makes the web experience , exciting .

With so many features like these , it will capture your interest and will push its rival browsers down .

http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/#/highlights/all-around-fast

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie-9/features

(Check these links to get a detailed view of IE-9 beta)

Pencil Sketch

2011-01-26T17:38:00.000+05:30

Did this pencil Sketch after a very long time and i am glad with the result ....:-)

Interesting day !!!

2011-01-21T13:41:00.002+05:30

It was the judgement day .
The results for the short story / poem writing contest were to be announced yesterday by Ms. Lavanya Mohan , author of Chutney case .
After all the mumbo jumbo I ve been thinking , to write for this contest , I came up with something decent enough – A New Leaf .
As any boy would do , I was asking my friend sruti (the organizer of the contest) , how she would look like . She claimed her to be a natural beauty and that she doesn’t have her hair straightened . I was really glad to hear that , because I just hate that straightened hair look. So with hopes high , (not for the result but for her) , I was waiting in the hall with my friends .
A strong – very strong , perfume odour filled the room and we all turned to the door to see her coming in . She was good . She had this bubbly bubbly kinda look . She looked more like a person with whom you would want to be friends with . Then , a formal introduction , and we all left the room for her to judge the entries without any disturbance .
My friend sruti needs a special mention . She was way too nervous . She was like ,”Ayyayo (OMG) , avanga varala (they ve not arrived yet) . Ayyayo I have to call them . Ayyayo , I don’t have his number and ayyayo I don’t have this and tat….” I bet she would have fainted if something went wrong , but luckily everything went well . But she had something else to ease her tension . She was actually all smiles after a particular something .(somethin – somethin ). Me and my friends had a really hard time standing in the wet floors of cbt (centre for bio-technology) .
After an hour or so , she finished judging and the discussion started . I didn’t win any prize , but had both my poem and the story in the ‘honorable mention’ part . I was really happy for that . Konjam lighta kalaai chaanga (Teased me a bit), but that’s o.k.
Then , during the discussion , I started my performance , the thing I always did when someone talks in front of a crowd . Repeated nodding and smiling here and there , even if others didn’t feel that was funny . It was a way of responding and seeking attention and I kinda succeeded in it too . Managed to get her attention for a while .
She was not only bubbly , but smart too . Her spontaneity was just great . She managed to answer even the tricky questions very well , and the lame ones too . But she did cross the line of being interesting to being mokka , for a while , but came back soon to the good part .
She was smart , funny , wonderful and good looking .
Lavanya Mohan : A smarter version of Hasini (Jenilia in santhosh subramaniam).

Konjam overa irundha – kandukaa dheenga plz… And congrats sruti …Well done !!!Thank you Lavanya ….for accepting the invitation , it was great having you in our coll .
The day was a perfect package of mokka , jolls & insults – a pucca fun filled day .

A New Leaf

2011-01-19T07:39:00.002+05:30

I know why you did this and I do know why you are still alive .

I did a mistake. I knew you would want to do something like this, so I came to you . You did not respond and so I broke in and found you falling over. You reached for something that I could not see . I shouted your name, but you fell deep down inside you.

You were then brought to this hospital .

Did you seek death? I mean, you did, or else why would you have taken the pills? What I'm trying to ask is did you really want to die, or were you just trying to escape from something?

You hid everything, you kept it a secret, but I read your thoughts. You cried a lot. The insults, the betrayal , the loss and everything. You told all of your friends that you didn’t care, but I saw it in your eyes. They have slowly been turning gray. I was the only one , you allowed to talk about it. Now, every time I try, you become stiff or try to push me away. I just wanted to help you. But you eventually forgot me.

You also don't eat that much anymore and I know that you've been throwing up a lot. I can tell that you have lost a lot of weight and blood and something special. Don't think that I haven't seen the scars covering your legs and arms. Maybe you can hide these things from everyone else, but not from me. I can't believe that I didn't notice them sooner; there were so many. I tried to talk to you about them today, but, you kept away from me.

This has been slowly growing over the past month, and I tried to tell some people, but I didn't . Of course, they would ask you right afterwards if there was a problem, and you, always, said no.

I thought that you would listen to me now. If not now, then never. Realize that you are not fooling others, but you. Your parents love you, Isnt that enough?

They gave up trying to look out for you. I'm sorry to tell you, that it was you who ignored their love.

Well, I don't think that you should change one bit. I love you just the way you are, and that's why I noticed the things that other people didn't.

I found out , after you started isolating yourself, that you were moving towards the dark.

I know that you are different and wounded for being so.

I applaud you for being an individual and trying to be yourself, but I am also disappointed in you. If you wanted to, you could have still fought for you, claiming your place, the rightful place, the one you deserve . But you gave up so easily. I would have stood by you. But you forgot me.

No one deserves that amount of pain, and it's easy to see why you are in the hospital right now.

I'm glad that you are not dead. I could not live without you. Your death would have made them win. It's a wretched thought, but they want you out. This is how they survive. Those heartless beings.

You have been slipping into the darkness because of the uniqueness. Those who aren’t ,pushed you in .This society had always ignored and teased people like you , Innovative and different . They don’t try to come out of the box.

Please, come back to the light and be who you were meant to be. Who you always have been.

I always look up to you. I will be with you from now . With me , you can succeed , break open the clutches and be in light , always .

I know that it is hard, but soon you will win. You will be able to grow and win. You will meet good people, and gradually your life will change, for good .

You have a kind heart and amazing personality. That is what , keeps you alive .

I pity them for not knowing how truly great you are.

You may ask where I had been all these days. As I told you I made a mistake . I shouldn’t have abandoned you even if you had ignored me .

Call me by any name you want , faith / hope / will .

I promise that I will be with you and aid you in the journey ahead .

Lets start a new life .

Dying Ember

2011-01-18T14:11:00.000+05:30

Lying down on the cold floor , Raja was staring at the moon lit sky through the holes in the straw ceiling of his old and damaged hut .
Raja is 13 years old and had always been a very nice kid. He always scores the first mark in his class and is well -known in the slum for his good nature. This nature of his had earned him so many friends .
He had inherited that from his parents who were always kind and never fought with any in that slum , where picking fights with others is a common thing . Not a single day passes without someone fighting . It may be for any reason , or not even one .
His father Muthu works as a daily wager under a mason . The recent rains have left him with no job and so no money . This had made others working with him to steal. He was also asked to join them , but he had told them he would never steal . He was trying for a job for nearly a month, but in vain .
His mother lakshmi , works as a maid in a nearby house . This had been the only source of income to their family. Lines of fatigue and sorrow ran through her face but she tried her best to conceal them with a smile . And as a good wife , she managed with what they got . She never complained .
They didn’t have money but they had love to fuel their life. Raja always felt happy for them .
“Raja! Take this tablet pa.” asked his mother reaching towards him with a glass full of water and the medicine .
Raja had been ill for nearly a month and the doctor in the nearby corp. hospital gave them a dozen colored tablets without even examining him.
He took his tablet and gulped so much water that he started to cough .
Then his mother gave him a bowl full of kanji .
Raja made a face on seeing that .
“Ma ! you have been giving me the same thing to eat for more than a month . I need something else to eat today .”
His mother gave back a smile. For a month they have been in a very bad situation and the recent price hikes have made onion and tomato far beyond their reach .
People in the slum have claimed that they soon will become rich man’s vegetables and they will never be able to use them as they usually did.
Understanding that from his mother’s expression , he started eating it . He was so weak to even hold the bowl , so his mother feeded him .
“Tomorrow is Pongal . Prepare something different atleast tomorrow ma..please ” , mumbled raja .
His mother nodded with a smile and told him that she would bring something from the house where she worked .
Happy with thoughts of getting to eat good food tomorrow , he fell asleep .
…
Sun rays protruding through the holes woke him up . To his surprise he found his parents staring at him with their lips curved for a big Good morning smile .
“Get up and take bath soon …all that you asked for is here. ”
He was so happy that he was going to eat something good finally . He rushed up to take bath.
He didn’t feel weak . Probably that medicine had made wonders . After that they started praying, but his eyes went to the food that was served there as an offering to the God .
Then he started enjoying the food . He started with the Sakkara Pongal , and his widened when he had his first gulp . It was great. He was so glad . Its been a long time . Then , he went on for the idlies and the vadaa . He ate as much as he could and really enjoyed every bite .
“This is the best Pongal , Ma !”
His parents gave him a big hug .
It was then , a very old man came by their house .
“Come on Raja . I will give you everything you want . Come soon , its already late” , said the old man .
His parents asked him to go . And there was something around him , like a rope , that pulled him towards the old man . But , he didn’t feel bad , he was happy . He bid farewell to his parents and went with the old man .
….
It was still dark when Lakshmi gave out a huge scream of sorrow . Tears came running down their cheeks. Lakshmi could not take it . Her cries , brought everyone in that slum to their hut . The Crowd peered in , to see Muthu and Lakshmi crying over a motionless body . It was Raja.
He passed away happily in his sleep after a great dream.

Ophiuchus and the Mayan Calendar

2011-01-18T13:14:00.000+05:30

This is an article by Rush Allen
I would like you to consider the September 11, 2001 WTC Disaster in New York City in light of the highlighted words that most people are in agreement with. We seem to be oblivious to the fact that events like the 9-11 WTC event do not happen without a transcendent dimension. The focus on the 2012 debate is another Westernized rationalization; what Jenkins says happens when "you translate a multidimensional, advanced, wholistic paradigm into a linear, materialistic, fragmented framework of understanding." If you are going to properly develop the 2012 debate on your web site, I suggest that you begin to bring the transcendent dimension into the topic, otherwise, your site will simply become a philosophical library for words that do not carry any meaning.

I have applied the fundamental thesis of the Maya 2012 date, the Denderah Zodiac virgin birth, the pyramids of Egypt, and a direct correlation of the tomb artifacts of Tutankhamun to the 9-11 WTC event. All of these are also displayed together with the scriptures of the Abrahamic theologies of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and the ancient asterisms of the gods; what Plato called the embroidery of the heavens. When the transcendent dimensions are applied holistically to the events, the 9-11 WTC event joins the Sodom and Gomorrah, Armageddon, and 13 Baktun traditions into one holistic apocalypse. This is precisely what the ancients had predicted. The fact that it comes 11 years early for the 2012 event may be a result of numerical nuances in the 13 Baktun calculations, or it may be a clear duality ( 1+1) calling forth the two dimensions. But, there is no question that all of these prophesies predict an event of cosmic proportions, after which human existence will not be the same.

The Maya stories may be the easiest to interpret, for they depict the birth of First Father from the mouth of First Mother. These are celestial events that are directly seen in the placement of the "dark rift" at Aquila that represents the mouth of Quetzalcoatl. Beyond the mouth of Quetzalcoatl is the center of the galaxy (Cosmic Womb). Stella 25 from Izapa is an exact replication of the time and celestial orientation of the WTC when the destruction began (http://www.siloam.net/jenkins/7macaw3.gif), and it tells the time of the beginning of the next 13 Baktun.

At the instant the first red rays of the sun touched the top of the antenna on WTC 1, the planet Saturn was on the zenith meridian at the head of the bull, Taurus, and Pluto was directly on the nadir meridian on the hip of Hun Hunahpu (Ophiuchus). In other words, the Armageddon at New York City coincided precisely with nearly every great "time prophecy" for the "moment of the first occasion" that have been passed on in monuments and legends for the last 13 Baktun. There is little question that the people of the Americas saw a new beginning, and a rebirth in the cosmos. That is precisely what the ancients had forecast.

I bring this to your attention, because what Jenkins says is clearly true in this case; A reduction of what was translated will result. The reduction is so severe that none of the spiritual message is even being considered by the modern "wizards" of ancient prophecy. September 11, 2001 is another of many preludes that have been occurring in accordance with the ancient Mayan and Egyptian calendars, and with the Abrahamic scriptures. The reason why the correlation is so precise, is because the spirits the calendars and scriptures that were addressed are the same forces that are dramatically affecting the current events of the world. Forget Nostrodamus and "eyeballs" in the Pacific. When the Twin Towers of the modern Babel fall to the ground, we must retain some reference to sincerity with regard to what the ancients dedicated their lives to. The dawn sacrifice of Quetzalcoatl that caused the creation to begin with the "First Sun Rise" is happening all around us, as we read the futile debates over enigmatic esoteric meanings. Reality was the dimension of the ancient Ball Court. Reality is still the dimension of the modern cataclysm.

So, as you "SCOOP" the world, it might be worth paying attention to the current events in light of the ancient wisdom. I would disagree with Jenkins on the idea that "we live in an age of extreme materialism where progress is measured by scientific advancement and our increased ability to manipulate the physical domain." This is only half truth. I doubt if anyone can accept that the great monolithic monuments were not tokens to manipulate the physical domain. The missing truth is that we have not become materialistic as a way of progress, we have become anti-spiritual as a means to avoid fear of the unknown. It is the fear of the unknown, that creates the irrational expressions of superstitious judgments in modern science. Those same fears are what brought the Twin Towers of the WTC to the ground. The scientific communities are afraid of the spiritual dimensions, and are oblivious to the possibilities of ignored spiritual messages. And the spiritual communities are afraid of the punishment for material arrogance because they are overwhelmed by the spiritual dimension. These two fears clash in the Maya Ball Courts like the Hero Twins and the Lords of Xibalba. You do not have to be a 33rd Degree Mason to recognize the similarities between the Twin Towers and the sons of Hun Hunahpu. But, the meaning behind the events is spiritual, and that physical dimension is the forbidden city of the dead lords and gods.

See Liberty Shines Her Light Against the Smoke of Hell to see the direct correlation between the events above and below New York City on September 11, 2001, and decide for yourself. As you read the essay, imagine that you are a puppeteer and you are manipulating the "spiritual dimension" by the manipulation of the "physical dimension" as you pull the strings on the celestial twins. The dualities of the event are mind-boggling; day "11", two jets, two towers, two brothers in the stars above, two fathers in the stars below, two ruling planets of the Underworld (Hades) and Time (Saturn), and on and on. The ancestors came up from the grave on September 11, 2001, and they screamed out to the manipulators of the spiritual and physical dimensions and said, "PAY ATTENTION!" On that morning, Venus crossed the boundary between Cancer and Leo, and the shadow of the earth spilled out of the cup of Aquarius. Coincidence? Could be. But, it was forecast over 5,000 years ago, and I doubt if the prophets knew that Manhattan Island would be sold for $18 in beads.

Rush Allen

http://alignment2012.com/fiasco.html

http://www.in5d.com/ophiuchus-serpens-caput-and-serpent-energy.html

Courtesy : http://www.maya12-21-2012.com/2012forum/index.php?topic=398.0

Nostradmus and Ophiuchus

2011-01-18T13:11:00.002+05:30

13=4=time and closure - the 4 rotating fan blade effect - the swastika, etc. Nostradmus worked with all 13 constellations when making astrological predictions which takes us to Ophiuchus (pronounced off-ee-YOO-cuss) - the 'Serpent Holder' - who is represented as a man with a snake coiled around his waist. He holds the head of the snake in his left hand and its tail in his right hand. This again takes us to the universal archetype of snake/serpent/reptilian signifying DNA and the human biogenetic experiment out of the Middle East, replete with extraterrestrial references.

Ophiuchus is one of the 88 known constellations and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. It is a large constellation located around the celestial equator between Aquila, Serpens and Hercules, northwest of the center of the Milky Way. The southern part lies between Scorpius to the west and Sagittarius to the east. Of the 13 zodiacal constellations (constellations that contain the Sun during the course of the year), Ophiuchus is the only one not counted as an astrological sign.

In connecting the astrological 'dots', remember all that you've read here about the Eye of the Milky Way Galaxy, 2012 and the Ouroboros. Ouroboros is an ancient alchemy symbol depicting a snake or dragon [DNA] swallowing its own tail, constantly creating itself and forming a circle. It is the Wheel of Time - The Alchemy Wheel - 12 Around 1 to manifest grid programs that give the illusion of linear time allowing souls to experience emotions.

http://www.crystalinks.com/lostbookofnostradamus.html

Ophiuchus: The 13th Zodiac Sign

2011-01-18T13:10:00.000+05:30

Mythology

There exist a number of theories as to whom the figure represents.

The most recent interpretation is that the figure represents the healer Asclepius, who learned the secrets of keeping death at bay after observing one serpent bringing another healing herbs. To prevent the entire human race from becoming immortal under Asclepius' care, Zeus killed him with a bolt of lightning, but later placed his image in the heavens to honor his good works. It has also been noted that the constellation Ophiuchus is in close proximity in the sky to that of Sagittarius, which has at times been believed to represent Chiron (the mentor of Asclepius and many other Greek demigods), though Chiron was originally associated with the constellation Centaurus.

Another possibility is that the figure represents the Trojan priest Laocoön, who was killed by a pair of sea serpents sent by the gods after he warned the Trojans not to accept the Trojan Horse. This event was also memorialized by the sculptors Agesander, Athenodoros, and Polydorus in the famous marble sculpture Laocoön and his Sons, which stands in the Vatican Museums.

A third possibility is Apollo wrestling with the Python to take control of the oracle at Delphi.

There is also the story of Phorbas, a Thessalonikan who rescued the people of the island of Rhodes from a plague of serpents and was granted a place in the sky in honor of this deed.

Yet another possibility is the biblical story of Adam, who is wrestling with the serpent on a more basic level metaphorically, as even the Hebrew Qaballa has a number of man which basically embodies the meaning of the man wrestling with the serpent as half of his natural pre-disposition(358).

_{Johannes Kepler's drawing depicting the location of the stella nova in the foot of Ophiuchus.}

Astrology

In the 2nd century, Ptolemy listed 29 stars in Ophiuchus. He recognized that most of those stars were north of the ecliptic (the path of the Sun through the sky); however, four of them (today known as 36 Oph, 42 ? Oph, 44 Oph, and 51 Oph) he recognized as being south of the ecliptic. Therefore, the Sun passed through the constellation of Ophiuchus as it was recognized by Ptolemy. However, Ophiuchus is not a zodiacal sign in Western astrology due to a historical system in which 12 signs divided equally into 30 degrees each are vital. At present, the Sun is in Ophiuchus from November 30 to December 17.

Since Ophiuchus isn't recognized in astrology, it has no astrological symbol, unlike the other twelve. However, the 1997 PlayStation video game Final Fantasy Tactics (and later the Final Fantasy compilation Ivalice Alliance, a spin-off from Tactics), where the Zodiacs are central to the story, a symbol for Ophiuchus (there referred to by its Latin name Serpentarius) had been made: a U with a single wavy line, the serpent, running across the center. The Final Fantasy esper, Zodiark, is linked to this constellation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiuchus

_{Ophiuchus holds a huge snake, Serpens, in both hands as shown in the Atlas Coelestis of John Flamsteed. Serpens is unique in being divided into two halves.}

Ophiuchus, the Snake Charmer, is the thirteenth of the twelve constellations of the Zodiac. It is the forgotten constellation, perhaps, for the Sun actually spends more time before the stars of Ophiuchus (19 days) than it does in neighboring Scorpius (6 days). Also, the stars in this area of the sky are less than magnificent. There are only four stars that exceed a rating of magnitude three. Alpha, Ras Alhague, is a magnitude 2.1 star somewhat less than midway on the line from Vega toward Antares. Eta Ophiuchi, Zeta, and Beta follow at 2.6, 2.7 and 2.9 magnitude. These stars can be found above Scorpius and below the stars of Hercules. Aquila is to the east. The center of the constellation crosses the meridian at about eleven p.m. in early July.

For binocular viewing there are six star clusters in this area of the sky, all with Messier numbers: 9, 10, 12, 14, 19 and 62. Another, M107, is dimmer and would require a telescope for study. Still other globular clusters exist in this region, making 22 in all.

A number of double stars are here, too, including Sabik (Eta-Ophiuchi), a pair of third-magnitude stars separated by one second. 70-Ophiuchi is another interesting multiple star, which José Olivarez has considered in his Observations column. The colors of the stars are said to be yellow and purple. This star system was discovered in 1779 by Sir William Herschel. It is part of an olden asterism made up with other stars in this region of Ophiuchus. The stars form the letter V that suggests the Hyades in Taurus, the Bull. In 1777, a Polish astronomer, Abbé Poczobut of Wilna, asked the French Academy to honor the last Polish king, King Stanislaus Poniatowski, with a constellation. The designation did not last, however, although “Poniatowski's Bull” may still be found on some star charts.

Æsculapius was an immortal man who had been schooled by the centaur Chiron in the arts of botany and medicine. So he was knowledgeable of the various herbs and plants and a student of nature. One day, it is said, he was in the house of a friend when he killed a snake. He watched in astonishment when another snake slithered into the room with a particular herb in its mouth and with it restored the slain reptile to life. Recognizing the plant, Æsculapius soon had learned to use its mystical powers to heal the sick and resurrect the dead. It is from this history and from the ability of a snake to cast off its skin and assume a new revitalization that serpents have become symbols for healing. The staff of Æsculapius, with a snake coiling about the rod, is well known in today's medicine. Unfortunately, this symbol is often confused with the caduceus of Mercury, which is a doubly-winged wand entwined by two snakes. Truly, however, the symbol of Mercury is the symbol of messengers.

Æsculapius, the first doctor, sailed on the famous voyage of the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece. Following the journey, he continued to heal the sick and to advance the practice of medicine. On the death of Orion, he was about to attempt to restore the life of this great hero when Pluto, lord of the underworld, intervened. Pluto reasoned that his realm would decline if Æsculapius were allowed to revive the dead. He appealed to his brother Jupiter to agree that death should be the ultimate end of mortal man, not to be trifled with even by the most skilled of physicians. Jupiter, king of the gods, struck Æsculapius with a thunderbolt and ended his life on Earth. But in tribute to the accomplishments and skill of the great physician, Jupiter placed him among the stars, where today he is known as Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer.

Antiquated star maps show a larger constellation, depicting the physician clutching the serpent that wraps about his body or shoulders. Now, however, the serpent itself is represented and is given two identities. Stars to the west are those of the head, Serpens Caput, while the tail section, Serpens Cauda, writhes eastward toward Aquila, above the shield of Scutum.

One of the most interesting objects that you can't see in Ophiuchus is the Pipe nebula. On dark, clear nights you won't see it because this absorption nebula lies in front of the spectacular Milky Way. It is one of the largest dark-cloud formations that can (cannot?) be seen from the Northern Hemisphere.

The Ring of Infinite powers

2011-01-16T20:26:00.001+05:30

Just a short story . I was too bored , so thought of writing this ......and yes ! its quite childish ...

Karthik was on his way home after a tiring day in college. The classes that he had were absolutely horrible. But now he was happy , listening to his favorite movie soundtracks and enjoying the view from the bus 47-A . The bus was slowly pacing over the bridge that runs across the brightly lit shopping malls of T. Nagar, gorgeously decorated to attract the crowd.

It was just then, everything started to change. The lights flickered and went out, leaving the whole area dark . The bridge which was heavily crowded a few moments back, was now left stranded with only the 47-A moving very slowly. Everyone in the bus looked frozen and it was dead silent .He could not even listen to the roaring of the bus engine. Everything around was strange.

“Get Ready “, came a voice out of the darkness. He turned towards the window, straining his eyes to find out where it came from. There was nothing.

“There is no time - they are coming”, came the voice again but this time with more seriousness .

“Get Ready for what ?”, mumbled karthik .

He had no time to think , when the bus jolted . It turned freezing cold, the chillness running through his spin . The hairs at the back of his neck stood up. Something dark was creeping around .He didn’t know what to do.

“You are in danger Karthik, you should be careful .You are different from others and they will come for you”, his friend Nithya and Kishore had told him this morning. He just ignored, thinking that they were trying to make fun of him. He remember that.

Another jolt and he heard the rear window shattering to pieces. Something lurched in and he saw bony white fingers reaching inside to get a hold on something.

He was so scared, his body was trembling with fear. Being strong willed and stubborn, something inside him wanted to fight. He got hold of that feeling and tried to chase away the darkness. He started to feel more and more warm. Then he opened his eyes and saw something unbelievable. Blue glistening flames emerged from his fingers and running through the upper arch of the front seat he was holding. Very soon , the whole bus was covered in a blue flame providing a barrier.

Something let out a huge scream. He turned back and saw a shadow of a woman outside the rear window. He figured it to be a woman from the long hair that was floating in the air upright. Its dark blood red eyes made him shiver. It tried to break in through the barrier, but in vain.

“ Finally! I’ve found you. You are as powerful as told .The fun begins now!” - cackled the shadow. Then, it let out a huge laughter as though it had found what it had been searching for years, and vanished.

“Well Done!”, came the voice. A hooded dark figure came near and gave him a ring and ordered him to wear it. There was something in the voice that made him obey. He did as said, and the hooded figure moved into the darkness.

There was a streak of lightning and there she was, staring at him in rage. It was his friend Nithya. Karthik ran towards her but an arrow came straight to his head from her. He dodged and the arrow went above him tearing the air around.

“Why did you do that? I thought u loved me. “, exclaimed karthik , his voice breaking in shock and sorrow .She let out a bellow of laughter .

“Why would I love you ? All that had happened between us was for the ring . The ring that will guide its owner to the epitome of power ” , she said and let out another arrow . A gleaming arrow came towards him .

Struck down by betrayal, he stood there, tears running down his cheek. He could not bear the truth. The arrow pierced his chest and he fell to the ground uttering his last words, “I still love you .”

She then removed the ring from his finger and vanished from that place in another streak of lightning.

Nithya was in her house, studying . It was then she heard someone knocking at the door. She went down and opened to see Karthik standing there with his hands glowing. But he looked different. His eyes were burning in rage. Then came a green flash, leaving her no time to react, it hit her hard and she fell down in pain and shock.

“I knew what you were…I have got the ring and I don’t want you to share the power that I am going to get…so DIE ” - roared Karthik .

Her face turned red in anger, “I loved you but you..…Curse you …curse you, you pathetic animal ”.

Another flash and she laid there motion less.

Karthik stood there watching her die. Then something misty creeped around and engulfed him. A bulky huge figure stepped out of the mist and gave out a cruel laughter. It was Kishore .

“Both of you under estimated me. None of you knew I could shape shift. My powers are far more stronger than yours. I have tricked you both and your souls will remain clutched in the eternal fires of anger and hatred. With both of now dead, I shall be the master of all powers “, bawled Kishore .

Something then hit kishore in his head and he roared in pain closing his eyes.

He opened his eyes to find himself in a bus. His head ached.

“Oh! GOD . I was dreaming again, Its those audiobooks I have been listening to”

Karthik , then smiled , but his head still ached on hitting the front seat - hard , when the driver had pressed the brakes . He then got down and walked to his house smiling .

Pongal Greetings

2011-01-15T07:48:00.001+05:30

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Regards

Hari Kumar.R

Finally !!!

2011-01-12T13:31:00.001+05:30

Finally after a long time of confusion I have decided .

It all started when my friend told me about the blog service provider tumblr.com . At first I liked it a lot .To list out its outstanding features ,

The ultimate cool – theme garden
Efficient and easy to use dashboard .
Possibility to integrate it with facebook and twitter in a very easy way .
Facility to upload high-res photos and to create albums.
Cool posting features ., etc ..

The first thing I had problems with is the commenting feature . Tumblr does not provide you with a default commenting service as in blogger . The only way is that you have to sign in to disqus.com which is some kind of comment outsourcing .

Second thing is its search bar which is a total disaster and is totally inefficient .

Then , the dashboard. Though it has some nice features , the entries of the blogs I follow flood my dashboard . Tumblr is claimed to be something that’s between fb and twitter , but I definitely hate that dashboard . And it has very less popularity among Indians . None of the foreigners write , they just share photos and it is very hard to find a post without obscenity , which I felt was really annoying . But yes , there are good ones . Example :http://theanimalblog.tumblr.com/ and http://priyaprakash.tumblr.com/ . If you are a good photographer then tumblr is the right place for you and people there appreciate and like seeing pictures than to read .

And finally , the position I ve earned in the web world . I search for my name and I could find my blog right in the first page . I was so worried about losing this . But now I have decided . I am sticking with blogger and I will find ways to integrate it with fb .

Tumblr is a good blog service provider but it needs a lot more to compete with blogger or wordpress .

I love blogger

A gr8 and a different beginning !!

2011-01-01T10:24:00.000+05:30

I have always wanted to have a walk through the misty roads early morning when the bright beast was still asleep . I didnt want it to wake up and ruin the adventure that i had planned for the new year’s first day .

I started early from my home . The streets were just like i wanted them to be , dark , misty and silent . It felt like it was hiding something and it wanted me to play with it to seek that lays beyond . I accepted its request for the game . I just strolled through , with my whole body dancing and my teeth shaking with joy of being out in the cold .

I was playing for a long time and yet didnt find anything . I was just about to accept my failure when i heard footsteps and faint sound of barks and grunt wines . I got my hope back and started moving towards the sound . The mist knowing that i ve come close moved away revealing dark figures of a man and a dog . He too was enjoying the serenity just like me . I went to him and wished him a very happy new year . His calm face lit up and he smiled back .His dog started swaying its tail forcing away the mist . Its amber eyes stared at the new stranger talking to his master . I bent down with a smile and took my hands closer , it bent slowly reaching for my hands . I think it liked me . I combed its dark gentle fur , it licked my hands in return . It felt like it was wishing me a happy year ahead .It felt great . Then i started moving away from them . After a few heartbeats , the dog turned back and barked . I think it meant , we’ll meet again .

The mist that was playing with me for such a long time , started to move away . I was puzzled . Then , with the light that fell on my face , i realized that the bright beast has woken up from its sleep and is now claiming its territory back .

I then walked through strange roads that i havent been before . I heard the repeated Kaaw , kaaw…of the crows . Guess they didnt like a stranger coming in their lands . Crows near my house , just walks into the hall , kaaw’s for something to eat , and my mother who always talks with them , gives them something to eat and they peck and fly away . I think it treated us to be friends . It joins us , whenever we sit to eat .

Then met new people , mostly old ones . Security ppl , auto driver , milk maids and a few working in a plant nursery . The milk maid - a very old lady , got scared when i went close to her with my hands lifted for a hand shake . She stared at me in fear that i would steal something from her . I understood that , and my lips curled for a friendly smile and wished her . She gave a huge sigh of relief and smiled back . I was still laughing about that , when i went by nursery . They were so glad to hear someone wishing them so early and we parted with a hand shake . I then realized that my palm had become a bit rough . I lifted them to see mud and browned all over . I was quite happy about that and remember the ad - “Kara - Nalladhudhan” .

It was a way too different experience to walk the streets in early morning and wishing to strange people and i was glad to have made them smile atleast for a moment . The bright beast then came to its full power and smiled at me , saying playtime’s over . I then returned back home happily to share the experience with my family . A great and a different beginning for a new year :-)

New Year greetings :-)

2011-01-01T09:52:00.000+05:30

New Year...
means new hope for everything we want and wish,
allowing the illusions and dreams to flow without fear,
giving us a new opportunity for starting a new life
in which all the mistakes made will be part of all what we have learned through our life,
making us feel safer and more able to face any problem,
becoming wiser and stronger for starting the new road...

When the New Year starts,
don't look back,
just look forward,
thinking it will bring to you just the best of life!

Happy New Year!

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Regards

Hari Kumar.R

Hair cut in a parlour .

2010-12-26T12:20:00.000+05:30

I always get my hair cut in a normal saloon .This time i decided to try a parlour . I know that both may mean the same , but the indian way of defining a saloon and a parlour is completely different . The one with good stylish interiors , people in uniform , and that which charges more is a parlour .

I was wondering which one to try first among the 3 or 4 in my area .I just walked through the misty streets , drifting in my thoughts of what is going to happen after an hour .I was so worried about talking the decision to try something new . The first thing to come to my sight is “Foot fetish” .The moment i saw the word fetish i decided that this is where im going to do it or get it done .

I was like looking all around , assessing the interiors but at the same time , thiru thirunu mulikiraamaadhiri irukka koodadhunu , i was like , heads high , eyebrows raised and tried to manage a gethu look . Saw their pricing and i was glad that the hair cut was just 90 rs/- , but still its a 30 extra from the old one .

A guy came near and asked “Short or medium short sir - how do you want it” (in a british kinda accent)…I was like namba kitaye petera !!! Then started talking . I said i wanted a different style but something decent . he then started combing my hair and claimed it to be really long and falling , so not many styles would suit me .After sometime , he said something , “inga partition , anga short , inga medium ” , and all . I couldnt make out what he meant . Then decided that the fate of mine is already decided , so enna nadakanumo nadakattum nu ,i said O.K . I removed my glasses and kept in on the table .At the very moment , the whole place got engulfed in a kind of mist leaving my vision blurred . This always happen when i remove my glasses . Then i could just hear the clicks of the scissors and feel my beautiful hair falling over my shoulders . I then started praying “Maariyatha , endha asambaavidhamum nadandhuda koodathu” . A few more clicks followed by some spraying and hot air blowing through , it went silent .After around 20 min he finished and i drove the mists away , wearing my glasses .”Haiyaiyo !!! Poche !!” .Aedhodho sollitu kadaiseela military cut adichitaan :-( . Then i consoled myself that whatever happened has happened & feeling bad for it wont change anything . “Poi tholayidhu po !!”

For those who wish to get a hair cut in a parlour , hear my advice , its nothing but some flashy interiors , few gadgets and pucca vetti scene . So dont ever abandon your old barber .

Talking to old teachers - always a pleasure !!

2010-12-26T12:19:00.000+05:30

Yesterday was the usual saturday as always . With my friends it was loads of fun , chatting , few fights and compromises and blah blah blah - the usual stuff !!! When things became a bit boring we wondered wat to do next . Then i came up with an idea to call our English teacher - Mrs.Anita Sateesh and convey our christmas wishes . I called her and just said “Merry Christmas” . “Hello !! Hari…eppadi ma irukka” - came her voice with so much warmth .I was very surprised .Its been a long time since we spoke to her , but still she remember my voice .That was just gr8 . “WoW! How did u recognize me , moreover im calling from a different number” . “Ethana varusham pazhagana kural . avalo seekiram marraka mudiyuma” . It felt really proud . I have always been special to most of my school teachers , but never thought she would remember my voice for such a long time …its been nearly 6 years .Talking with her made us all so elated , i just dont have words to express how i felt . We all spoke to her ,she remembered us all ,we then promised to visit her by next christmas with a big cake .
Then we called up Mrs.Banumathi .Spoke to her about where she is working right now and about us . She was the same with so much happiness in her voice .She then talked about the lighter moments we had when we were practising for drama , which we usually do every year . She was like talking to her own children studying else where .
“I’m really proud that my students still remember me , not many of u call us back , this is really great , this is the best gift I could get for a festival , this is what a teacher wants Hari !! Thank u so much for remembering and do come home sometime . ” - this came from both of them , may be phrased and expressed differently but meant the same and definitely with so much love .
Christmas is the season of joy . It is not only about gifts but sharing love . We all were really happy and i’m sure my teachers were even more happier . Friends ! Do call your teachers . It makes them happy and will show you how much they care about their students , which will make you feel special for sure . I hope you will call, atleast one, for new year .Wont u?

Placement experience - Sara special !!!

2010-12-17T11:35:00.000+05:30

For the request of the readers , here comes the untold story of the great Sara . As said in my prev post , myself and sara were isolated from the group . We were actually looking for a beautiful HR , to send our resumes to . But fate had its role to play . We were waved to a corner . A guy came and asked for our resumes and asked us to follow , i was quite but here comes the conversation between him and the ingenious sara .

Sara : Oh! here is my resume sir !
Guy : Hmmm !! PRPC ! what is that ?
Sara : It is petroleum and petrochemicals sir , petroleum but more chemical but specilization in petrol #$@## and blah blah blah ....(im sure he didnt get anything :-D)
Guy : ( Confused )Oh ! fine . So you are interested in I.T uh ?
Sara : Hmm..ahhh....hmmm .....not like that actually , not interested and all (I was like what the .....)....but wanted to , going to do MBA , so chose I.T ...really interested to work (ada goyango !!! enna da solla vara)
Guy : Hmm. Oh! Ok then ...please be seated here and i will call you .

"What the hell were you saying...? Im +ve that he didnt understand anything . Then sara was like , "Vidu Vidu !! paathukalaam ."
Then , after being interviewed he came out from the room , with his unique mickey mouse smile . I asked him how it was . " Was easy da !! mokka !! But , im sure they didnt understand anything :-D " ......

Neengale sollunga , ivaru terror dhane ???????

Placement experience - The first and best !!!

2010-12-16T11:21:00.003+05:30

It was 10th when i had my ppt for TCS placement . I entered college by around 4 p.m. I always see people chatting and laughing loudly all through the premises , but everything was different that day . The strong sense of seriousness spread all through my college .It was a strong aura and it was more strong near the auditorium . There were murmuring , whispers of so many questions , and a few giggles here and there . One could see the lines of questions running through everyone's mind as their face looked so grim as if they are about to enter a battle -a battle indeed but why so serious ?!! . The evening sun started to flicker , it went to sleep very soon that day . The darkness creeped in and so did the anxiety and tension . The ppt was over , was the usual kind , with some really dumb questions from the students side which drove our director crazy . I dont think i can forget that face for sometime , he stared as though he was going to slice through , but not his fault , who would stay calm if people start asking questions which they r not supposed to !

The next day was the interview . I expected a whole lot bigger crowd than it was ,that day .Everyone was in their own world , engulfed in thoughts and preparation . A few were light , laughing and making fun . They made the tension ease . They were like the specs of light in a dark cave . Their corona spread widely , and everyone kinda returned back from their thoughts . It was fun then , till we were separated for the interview . I got separated from my crew , but thank god ! , i had miki with me . We were roaming , peeking through all the windows and doors that came across , to get an idea of the atmosphere and to decide on where to sit , seeing the faces of HR . We were , probably I was in an idea , that i could judge them by seeing their faces and to choose the one that seemed easy to handle .As i was serious in my analysis , there came a voice , bold but wavering , guess he wasn't concentrating only on us . He asked for our resume and took us to a corridor and asked us to sit there .We had no idea where our resumes went . The corridor looked alien , and a few boys sitting opposite to us , was staring but i could sense so much fear in them . Most of their hands twitched and a few were hitting their heads in big books and were asking the interviewed , about the scenario inside . I was wondering if we came to the wrong section and it didnt feel quite right . Miki enquired about their department , and we were taken aback to know that they were M.C.A . Oh! no , i was worried if i am going to grilled with tech questions . But miki was cool , that helped me to get back to my usual self . I had confidence in my language and wit (scene podradhu) . "Saravanan . A" , shouted a voice from the corner , he left to last room . He took more time than the others to return back , i was wondering what was going on , probably he is writing some programs . Miki is always good at that , but what will i do , if asked to code something . It was creepy . I distracted myself observing others . It had always been great fun in doing that , and my heart started beating normally , the high pitch rhythm vanished , it was a low note now . Then came miki , with all smiles , everyone there was anxious to hear what he was going to say , and he said "It was easy da , no coding , nothing , just HR questions" . I gave a huge sigh of relief ,"Appa ! no coding " . Then miki left , it was my turn now . I went in calm and cool . Questions were obvious , a few tricky , but i answered well , with my eyes steady and with a few hand gestures . I guess i communicated well and they liked my answers . Got a few " Good " here and there . I could see it in their eyes that they liked my answers . It was definitely more than 20 min , but flew like dust in a strong wind . The day's work is done .Now all that i had to do , is wait till the next day for results .

I entered the audi by 4 on sunday, it was unbelievably crowded . The same aura existed here . I was lost in random thoughts . Then started the meeting with the HR giving feedbacks and thanks . I guess nobody paid any interest . The director announced that he will be reading out the results now . The dark blue background turn misty and black .Suddenly everything went silent . It was only the pounding of so many hearts . The director looked as though he had a glowing ring over his head . As he went on , the silence broke slowly . I was waiting for him to utter one word , one name .I guess everyone had the same feeling . "Ranjith . N - PRPC , Karthikeyan Muru - PRPC" , something pulled me down , i was falling deep down in a creepy hole , but suddenly there came a glowing hand for my rescue and pulled me up and i found myself back in the audi , and then heard "Hari Kumar.R - PRPC" , the mist vanished - Ka'boom .My cell phone beeped , it was an SMS from Muru - "U r placed " . The aura lifted , it was like , i had wings protruding out from me and i was flying over cloud nine . Another beep and then i came back . I could see many faces with so much delight , shaking hands and cheering for their friends , and messaging . And a few looked sulky . The names were announced , it was all over . Came out of the audi after some motivational speech given , then went directly to CUIC with friends to see my name on the list . We were really glad and after some chatting i left home .I felt bad for those who deserved but lost . Boarded the bus and went home with a heart full of happiness . It was a wonderful experience , a lovely memory to cherish for a lifetime , the first and the best .

Hari Kumar.R

Norway is preparing for 2012 !!!!!

2010-12-15T08:38:00.000+05:30

In a recent history channel video that i saw it has pointed out that Norway has begun preparations for impending doom in 2012. It can be implied by the article that Norway believes there will be a major catastrophe to occur in 2012 and in order to preserve our current way of life, Norway has created a “doomsday seed bank”. Yes, thats correct… that is Norway’s official name for their global seed bank. The ultimate goal is for the continued survival of plant species if (or when) there is a global disaster. This storage of crops/seeds will ensure regrowing of plants after the disaster and ultimately lead to the continued survival of human beings.

Single entrance of Norways “Doomsday” seed vault. Image taken from National Geographic

Main Tunnel of Seed Vault. Image taken from National Geographic

Refrigerated cooling units to keep vaults between -20 and -10 degrees Celsius.
Image taken from National Geographic

Taken from news.nationalgeographic.com

Deep in Norway’s frozen Svalbard archipelago sits a high-tech facility that could save the world. If global catastrophes like asteroid impacts or disease pandemics were to strike, seeds stored in this first ever “doomsday” vault would ensure that humans could regrow the crops needed for survival.
These crops, researchers say, are the raw genetic materials needed for breeders to adapt the global food supply to survive climate change, water and energy shortages, and even shifts in food preferences.
The trust is the leading force behind the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a repository built by the Norwegian government to store backup copies of as many as three million different crop varieties.
Currently about 1,400 seed banks are in operation worldwide, each serving as a genetic library for anywhere from a handful to several thousand different crop varieties.
The Norway vault will collect samples from local banks in so-called black boxes. These packages will stay unopened in the Svalbard facility unless the need arises for a variety that is otherwise used up or wiped out.
The mission is crucial, Fowler noted, because the stored seeds provide researchers with the raw genetic materials needed to adapt the global food supply to survive climate change as well as water and energy shortages.

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Lovely Rain

2010-12-06T10:01:00.001+05:30

The day light flickered with the light blue-black cloud covering the sun, curtains blew softly, in the slight breeze coming through the open window. I was sitting near the window staring out into the dark grey sky. The sound is calming, the soft patter of water falling on the roof tops. The rain drops are dancing with the ground and the tapping , Oh! its so wonderful .Birds chirping, sitting in pairs under the comforting shelter of the window sills ,and romancing. The rain is persistent, coming in thick sheets that cover the streets and side walks in a glistening layer of water. My eyes never phased out from the dark grey sky, lightning flashing every so often. I feel the cold hit my cheek and my fingers getting numb , i ve got goosebumps all over .Its just lovely . I only want to run to the cold and stand smiling in the rain .

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Regards

Hari Kumar.R

Dont compare with others in life for few things?!!?

2010-12-06T09:10:00.001+05:30

I read a blog post recently saying that comparison is always bad and shows your are jealous and your inferiority complex and so on .I totally disagree with this . Comparison is definitely not something thats bad . We all have a role model and we do our best to be like one or at least follow their principles .I say, that is a way of comparison too and its good .This can be seen in every individual .Comparison leads to competitiveness and spirit to win or grow .So its definitely not bad .If India had not compared itself with other growing economies , we would not have grown so much . Development is purely based on comparison . Its not for India alone but for any country for that matter .Jealousy , inferiority complex and blah blah blah all depends on an individual's perspective and this topic can never be generalized . Comparison is a good thing and it fuels growth .

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Regards

Hari Kumar.R

Placement fever hits

2010-12-04T11:17:00.001+05:30

After a long time , the moment we have all been waiting for has arrived . Right from out teen , we ve always wanted to go out , see what is there outside and what is waiting for us , and to become independent . The time has arrived to stand in our own legs , to buckle up for the race to grow and succeed in the corporate world . Its time for campus placements !!! . With so many companies lined up for recruiting , students are giving a sigh of relief . Most of 'em having made their decisions already, are gearing up for the interview . Few , wondering how to prepare resume , some hitting their heads with all those aptitude books out there() , some confused on which company to choose and some are as cool as always , confident enough about getting placed , relying on their talents .Everyone is so excited about moving on for the next stage , its almost like waiting for the exam results .Placement fever hits all colleges . I wish everyone good luck for getting placed in the company they desire .

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Regards

Hari Kumar.R

Environmental Impact Assessment - study material

2010-12-01T14:15:00.000+05:30

A collection of study material (ebooks) for EIA - Environmental Impact assessment .

Download Link : http://www.filefactory.com/file/b4cg212/n/Environmental_Impact_Assessment.rar

Chemical Process Safety - ebooks

2010-12-01T14:14:00.000+05:30

Collection of ebooks and other material for chemical process safety .

Download Link : http://www.filefactory.com/file/b4cg362/n/Safety.rar

Environmental Engineering - Ebooks

2010-12-01T14:12:00.000+05:30

These are some of the books that i collected for this topic . Below is a list of ‘em and the download link

1. Air pollution Control technology handbook - Malestrom

2.Basic Environmental engineering - Malestrom

3.Environmental Engineering - Weiner , Matthews

4.Handbook of pollution control and Waste minimization

5.Solid Waste analysis and minimization

6.Environmental Pollution and control - Jeffrey , Ruth

7.Encyclopedia of Environmental science and engineering

8.Handbook of air pollution prevention and control

9.Air pollution control - Lawrence

Download Link :

Folder :http://www.filefactory.com/f/bf17cb01446027d5/

Unbelieveable

2010-11-26T09:36:00.002+05:30

This post is coming hot right after watching the ‘Into the unknown’ program of Discovery science channel . Timbuktu had a lot of gold mines and still does .It was during the reign of Mansa musa , the place flourished .It had so much gold . The unbelievable thing is that they exchange gold for salt (weight basis) . I was shocked to see that . One man exchanged a thick gold bracelet for small lemon shaped piece of salt crystal .Wow!! The next thing is that , the people there give importance to their heritage than anything else . The nomads have the habit of digging deep holes in the desert and bury the ancient manuscripts which are considered to be precious . “We have lost everything , our heritage is what we have left and we would never let anyone take it away ” - this is what came from everyone when questioned about the books . Really Amazing . Timbuktu’s defeat in the battle against the Moroccan ruler who intended to take all the gold to build huge structures , left Timbuktu in a very bad state . But still , the city is famous for its gold and its priceless heritage .

Ecstacy

2010-11-22T16:39:00.007+05:30

Dark rainy clouds , rain drops gently hitting the window , a misty view of the streets , water running down the roads . It was a great weather . The rain drops hitting the glass looked like it wanted me to open the window .I was worried i would get wet . But i couldn’t hold , i opened it . The rain drops caressing my face , the cold breeze’s scintillating touch , the music i was hearing , all these made it heavenly . I chided myself for not opening it earlier . She made me happy - the rain . I wonder how many had fallen in love with her like i did . But soon she disappeared ,leaving me desperate. She will return soon and give me the delightful experience as she did always .

Mysterious Life

2010-11-02T19:05:00.000+05:30

I met this guy in my coll . Actually the first one to whom i talked to . It was like we were friends for a year or so , then i had a huge misunderstanding with the gang and started treating them as my enemies . I hated him , wanted to slice him to pieces , even had dreams of annihilating him and his friend . But ,things changed - I changed . It was the influence of a friend . I think it was a good move to patch up with those guys again . I did , and it was kind a good - giving u an impression that you are actually a good and understanding person . It great great to have changed . I was once a complete egoist - not anymore .This is as far as the self-analysis goes . Foe being a friend is quite a different thing .This guy showed me his version of fun and friendship . I didnt & dont want to get into or accept his perspective but I still i liked his concept .
I was the sensitive type - cant take in , if anyone says anything wrong about me .I was known for my short temper .But now , i am not . I have learnt to take in all the ragging and the jokes on me , in a very light way , as i've guessed and am in an idea that , this is their way of showing friendship and that i should accept people as what they are . Accepting people , controlled temper ....I believe all this is going to help me in becoming a better person .
But still , the other side , keeps telling me that i have made a mistake and that i should teach these people a lesson that they will never forget - but i have developed a kind of deafness to this voice and i believe everything is for good .
Life / Fate is indeed mysterious . You never know when a character will appear and how its going to influence . Its full of unexpected twists and turns and I'm amazed with its brilliance in having so many lives connected with an interesting plot .

Aravind's Golu

2010-10-17T13:09:00.000+05:30

   Awesome singing , great fun , train travel , sweets and sundal made last wednesday a memorable one . The travelling was great fun especially the part where swamy tried to catch the running bus and travel by footboard . Scene poda try panraan . But it didnt work out :-p
   Aravind's golu was bright with so many idols , the marapachi and the panchamuka hanuman were my favourite . Few of us sat in the hall and let the Golu room to the girls for singing , few went to his system . It was so much fun with the chem guys . I laughed a lot that day . Aswin , blessin paul and sriram was the crux of the fun or the target for everyone . So much fun , Thank god we were left alone .
   Then we were served with the special sundal and milk (paal :-p) sweets , which everybody enjoyed a lot and kept asking for more until it was all over . Azar , though he was with us all the time , mysteriously evaded the crowd and had his private time in a special room :-p .
   Among the girls amrutha and preetha sang a few songs . Others as always were acting -nalla ponnu maadhiri . Thulasi escaped from being the target that day , as she didnt wear her finger - socks which very much looks like something worn to cover some allergy , but she actually calls it a anti-tan socks .Worrying about getting the feet tanned !!!! Wooo...thats something !
   We all left after sometime . It was so much fun there . Thanks to Raj Kamal for helping us out with detauls about train and stops...

A great evening

2010-10-13T11:11:00.004+05:30

A colorful page in my book of history .Yesterday , my friend sruti's house was crowded with us - her friends , honouring her invitation for the Golu . It was around forty of us under one roof other than our college's . Sruti inviting everyone is usual , but the unusual part is me attending the function with my friends .

First , the Golu experience . Sruti and her beautiful younger sister smriti welcomed us . I was imagining sruti to be naughty , but she looked just the oppsite . More like Romba Nalla Ponnu kind of look . Her mom was so warm and that sundal was really good . She was a perfect host - making everybody feeling comfortable , and made the evening joyous with her talk . When we were talking about our studies , she mentioned that education is just 10% but skill and capability -the remaining 90% marks the growth of a person . I really liked it . Our class super singer Sudharson sang a few songs for us and most of us really enjoyed it . Sini's dance performance needs a special mention as it became the favorite among the audience . Her mom claimed that Pragassh became leaner and Ammu to be good girl . Both these are close to impracticality . Most of us were shocked to hear that . After so many rounds of sundal , kesari , juice and coffee we left signing good bye . Overall the evening there was fun-filled .

Traffic Chaos

2010-10-04T18:05:00.073+05:30

   As usual , i was enjoying my bus ride to my college with the company of my favorite music . Things around me looked normal ,except that my bus was a little crowded than usual . My phone kept on vibrating with SMS's from my friends , questioning if i got a bus as they haven't and that there is a wave of tension spreading through out the city because of a fight between some political face and the bus drivers of a particular junction .I reached college and slowly others started coming in , a little late actually .
   That wave of tension hit me when i left my coll . Friends of other departments were sending messages that there were no buses in the roads . I kinda got nervous as i had tickets for endhiran and had to reach there in time .I was worried and there came to my rescue , my beloved 47-A .Got into it happily with all the tension relieved . But that calmness vanished when i reached T.Nagar . First the bus was diverted , the driver got confused , then came along the same road . People became restless and started panicking. The panic level increased as a man , middle aged , came near our bus and asked the driver if he wishes to see his family tomorrow or not , in a tone and style which a characteristic of Indian movie villains . That added more masala to the scene .People started rushing out of the bus and i was worried if the conductor would return the money . (Deluxe Bus !!!! 10 Rs/- total waste) . I too got down caring less about that money and more about how i would reach for the movie in time .
   T.nagar which is usually crowded with people , was crowded with empty buses all the way . I guess around 40 buses blocked the road . I walked amused and to get a neat story of what happened there , i talked with lady selling fruits by the roadside . According to her , there happened a fight between a few supporters of that bus driver who got into a fight with the politician , and the other side . I happened to get a glimpse of few school children crying and people busy talking to friends and relatives about the incident . I was advised by my friend and my father to get an auto or travel by train . I walked some distance , and there came my savior , in slow motion , I was way too glad to see 47-bus coming to give me a ride . That bus alone was allowed to get through because of the school children in there . Great !!! Thank God !!! I was so relieved and got my lost hope back , that i would reach the theatre in time .
   Overall !!! It was an interesting day ..

A wonderful day with the Children of God .

2010-09-19T13:44:00.002+05:30

Yesterday was a wonderful day. Had so many memorable moments to cherish for a lifetime .I have always loved being with kids , even my bro calls me Nehru mama , because when i was in school , ill be surrounded by kids during lunch . This happens even now if I visit my school . And , yesterday was a great day with the kids .First i made friends with Navin and Pon mani - 8th graders .

The school , which was started by Father.Parampet , was intended to provide quality education for the children in that area . There is a hostel built for the destitutes which was constructed with the fundings from a welfare org - CUOMO . My coll hostellers were in a Awe ! after seeing that , and they pitied themselves for the kind of hostel they have . It looked more like a resort from the outside .

The 12 of us left chennai by 7.00 A.M by train . I think it was nearly 2 yrs since i travelled by train . It was so much fun . Me , being the guy who hasn't wandered with friends a lot , found this enthralling . Our friend Prabakar took us to a driving school , were we had our breakfast . Prabha's parents came there to greet us and their hospitality was great . We had the most funniest time of the day in the driving school , and during the travel to that place . There was so much fun and frolic .
We reached there , and there was , The Noble - Charles Sir , waiting for us . He took us around the school and gave us a brief history of that place . Everyone started to stare at us when we entered . It was kind of strange . Then we served food for the students there , had our lunch with them . I greeted them as 'Boss' and 'Thalaivaa' , so they too called me the same .
The toughest part then was organizing the competition there . It was way too difficult . We all got so exhausted shouting out aloud and giving instructions and all .We had drawing competition , dance , treasure hunt , bowl out , Bun eating competition (the funniest of all) .We donated some money for their meals. After everything , we distributed the gifts and left the school , saying a big Bye to everyone .
Returned to Chennai , and had our dinner in Buhari . My First TIME OUT with my friends and it was great and i was moved .

So many lovely hearts , greeting us with smile , holding our hands ,calling us anna , their smile , we serving them food - the joy of giving , Sappa !!!! This is life , the most soulful , purposeful day of my life . How great should it feel for those who shelter them and shower them with love .I wish to have that life !!!!
A great day with my friends and the Children of God . :)

What an idea !!!

2010-09-06T19:29:00.001+05:30

A recent news in a local daily appreciated a man from Madurai named chinmayanandham . We all have studied and listened to so many lectures on “Say no to plastic” .But how many of us follow .Not even 10% . With so many problems like global warming , sea level rise , etc ., what do we do as a responsible citizen to help and save nature in the least possible way that we could ? I guess the answer would be - Nothing !!! . Even I would go with the same answer as we people don’t mostly care of what happens to the environment .

In such a scenario , I was really moved to see a news that a meat shop owner from Madurai has taken steps to make people avoid using plastic and he has actually succeeded in that .He had announced a special offer to all his customers , that four eggs and a discount of four rupees , will be given for those who buy meat in anything other than plastic .Initially his offer was two eggs and a two rupee discount , which was not welcomed by the localites as he expected .Being an environmentalist , he was more interested in creating awareness than in earning money .So he increased it to 4 eggs and 4 rs , discount . With this offer people have really started to avoid plastic and buy meat in some utensils .A great success for a noble man’s effort . He is also awarded by Cens - an environmental agency (please forgive me if the spelling is wrong) . Chinamayanandham’s goal is to get his idea to as many people as possible and control the usage of plastic and he has also stated that if all other shop owners follow such idea , Madurai will soon be free of polythene .

Best wishes to the great man’s goal . Lets do what we can do support people like him .

Subconscious and Alcohol

2010-09-06T10:28:00.000+05:30

   A movie i saw recently had a scene wherein two friends , completely drunk were crying for what they have done , sharing their deepest secrets and expressing their feeling of guilt . This made me think if they are speaking the truth under the influence of alcohol . Then i related the scene with what happens in our society . We would probably have seen many such incidents in television or real life .People out of control , people getting into fights , some laying unconscious in streets , crying out loud , laughing , talking to self and so on . Then i thought if these people were bare inside , naive . I wanted to know more about this , so i googled .
          I was wondering if this alcohol opens up their subconscious leaving them in some state of trance or dream as in most cases they seem to give out their deepest stuffs - desire , emotion or whatever of that sort . Some websites state my opinion to be true and below is one such post

                  "Recent research indicates (but doesnt prove) that when one is drunk, they are in a state in which their subconscious mind is fully open, much like being in a dream.
When one becomes drunk, they release emotions and feelings that they often usually wouldn't, however research shows that most of the emotioins released are that of which the subject felt deep down (in the subconscious) but didn't want to release for a number of reasons such as fear.
Being drunk often feels like being in a dream; its different from being sober, you do what you want, you often dont understand things, or have a greater understanding of things and often don't remember much the following day. This is because the subconscious becomes open when you dream or get drunk.
One will often find that you dont have dreams when you are drunk because your mind see's no difference between dreaming and being drunk, thus explaining the un o- ordination experienced with being drunk."

   Molestation is one widely stated complaint against drunkards . It may be due to the fact that their lust , hidden or controlled by their conscious mind , is let loose making one unconscious , leaving the sub-c to take control and quench their desires . So is the case with other problems too . Some people in different parts of the world use alcohol to get into a state of trance which feels real while they are in them. It's only when they wake up that they realize something was actually strange. One usual reason given by these people as to why they drink is that , they do that to forget their sorrows . But this does not seem to happen in all cases . Some get their sorrows planted deep inside, by doing so .
                    There is another concept , that a person continues to stay in the mood he/she was , after drinking but just expresses it more loudly .There are many cases in the web which we can take for reference . I read a forum where one guy stated that he likes getting drunk in the dance floor which leaves him out of this world ! and there was another guy stating that he always lost control of his body and that he wetted his bed , every time he gets drunk , and so many cases like these . I ve even seen some movies where alcohol is used to investigate a person .   All these have one thing in common , which is that they lose control of their consciousness .
                      So i think alcohol opens up a person's subconscious leaving them to do what they like . Doing good or bad stuffs in turn depends on an individual . So at the end the sub-conscious is the executor of one's deepest interests and who fuels it - the society .

Wake up sid - What a movie yaar !

2010-09-05T21:17:00.000+05:30

This post is coming at you right after i saw Wake up sid . Seriously What a movie yaar ! Great .many of my friends wanted me to see this , they were all praises for the movie . I got kinda more curious . Happened to get this movie from my friend Nisha last friday . Must Thank her first .Thank u Nisha !!!
                     Ranbir's characterisation was great . Many scenes were memorable . Especially those shared by Aisha and Sid . Their frienship turning into cute love .It was nice .The kind of relationship they had , is what i dream of having with my future partner - Best friends :-)!!(Hey guys Im not blushing!!!!).The Father-son , mother-son and almost all relationships potrayed in the movie was lively .
                   One of my friends , asked me to text her , after seeing the movie , if i liked ranbir's or Aisha's stupid boss's character . Well !!!Ofcouse i like sid's .There is not much of a characterisation in Aisha's boss .She was actually in an idea that i would like the boss's character . Im not that formal or a jerk . I may look formal in certain things that i do and i am dissident in thinking and in my way of approach to issues .But that doesn mean im so formal .My clothing may look like .But im not :-)Period .
                  Finally , Wake up sid - a great movie . Though Aisha was good , Ranbir's co-intern (Oh!forgot her name) was superb (hot) !!!!!!

Am i Jealous !

2010-08-19T20:16:00.064+05:30

We had a combined Process economics class with the chemical students , so the class strength was around 100 .The scene came in the final half an hour of his class . He distributed randomly all our test papers and asked us to correct it . He was dictating the key words for all the answers , but nobody was actually interested in listening him , instead students were busy in doing these ;

"Machan , en paper un kitta iruuka da ?" (do u ve my test paper?)

" Dei , enna pass panni vitudu da " (please make me pass the test dude )

" Hey , unnakku 17/20 poduma ? " (Is 17/20 enough for u ?) - to close friends .

I didnt like the whole idea of this and people asking for and doing such stupid favours in name of friendship . After the correction got over , Our sir , asked us how we felt about the exercise . I was the only one to nod my head meaning -not good - not fair . I got a bit more agitated when i saw my paper with 12 marks , I did well and i deserved more . And to my shock ,I came to know that certain papers which had no value , was with 17 and 18 . I was like . What the hell !!! . When the class got over , i went to him directly , and this is what happened :

Me : Sir ! This idea is unfair . People didnt live up to your trust . most of the well written papers got only low marks and if you examine all the papers with 17 and 18 marks , u will be shocked to know that there is literally nothing in most of 'em.

Sir : Really ! I thought they would do it genuinely .Give me your paper .

Me : I deserve a 15 , and im not here to ask for marks , i just wanted to say , most of the 17's did not deserve it , so it would be better if you re-evaluate everything .

Sir : Fine then ! I'll do it .

Everything started here . Most of my class mates were upset with what i did and started commenting in all possible ways . Below is , all the questions that were asked and my answers for them "

Would u have done this , if u ve got more than u deserve , like first mark ? - Yes . I would go and tell him that the idea was wrong .
Have u ever followed ur ideology that a person should get only what he deserves and nothing more ? - Yes . I've in many cases given up certain things for those who deserved it better than i do .(i dont want to explain that here)
If u were a true friend , u would never have done this ! - What!! Why did friendship come here , there is only ethics and moreover True friendship is not about doing such stupid favours and giving false hope to your close ones.

And comments like , you are going to suffer for this , you are a jealous devil (makes me laugh) , etc., I also feel that a person will do the same thing of cheating your higher level , not living up to their trust , even when they become professionals , which would be a problem to their growth . I would like to quote this old proverb - " Thottil palakam sudugadu varaikum " (Old habits die hard). If somebody is ready to prove me wrong, i am ready to change . Am i jealous ! I dont think so :-)

Footboard Travelling

2010-08-18T19:24:00.061+05:30

Today , I was not at all interested in going to coll to attend a seminar in the morning- compulsorily (thats what our class rep told us) .Usually we dont have class by that time on wednesday's , I go to coll only by 1 pm .Only the other elective students come to college by morning . Who in the world will go to coll only for a seminar thats not related to you in anyway !!! But the rain saved most of us from the blade .It was heavily raining when i was in the bus .I saw so many school children , probably 6th to 8 th level , travelling in the footboard , even if there were space inside .When i got the info the the classes for that day has been cancelled , i got down by valluvar kottam and was waiting for a bus to home .It was then , i happened to listen to this conversation ;

Boy 1 : Machan vaada , indha bus la poyidalaam , gaaliya irruku .
Boy 2 : Dei poda , kootama edavadhu varattum
Boy 2 : Hey va va , indha deluxe bus la pogalaam (it was fully packed)
Boy 1 : Dei adhula doora close panniduvaanga da
Boy 2 : Adhanala enna ! door kambila thongikittu pogalaam...seekiram va .
(The coversation was abt two school guys waiting for a fully packed bus , to travel by footboard )

My jaws dropped !!! I would dare not do it . I do accept that i dont have the talent to board the bus when its running and to travel by footboard . I definitely dont have the guts for that .May be its like , I dont want to risk my life for these petty pleasures .

Then , i started to wonder , as to what makes these guys to travel this way . Heard opinion from some of my friends about footboard travelling and here is what i got :

Adhu evalo gethu theriyuma . They consider it as a way of showing their guts and heroism .
To get free air , even if the bus is crowded .
To enjoy the view, standing there .
Its just for jolly .
I dont know about that , but im really amazed about their sync in tapping the bus (front and back) and their continuous whistiling . I wonder if i can whistle for that long . Thats truly a talent .
Its enjoyment , one should definitely experience that .
Stupid fellows ! Risking life for nothing .
Why do the police leave these guys , there should be some strict punishment to maintain discipline .
They just want to do what their hero does - movie stars .
It depends on their area or ambience , where they grow .

Hmmm. Anyway though its a great talent that one cant acquire easily , Im still intrigued by the fact that they would readily risk life for this . So many rules , so many accidents , fights in buses and that too with conductor and driver especially , police's warning , Nothing seems to have any effect to stop or control them . I guess nothing can stop the youth !!!

Anyway , i believe life is more important than these pleasures .

A Promising Team .

2010-08-11T19:28:00.000+05:30

The team - the office bearers for the AOT has been selected . Well , that happened a week before . Members were selected without much chaos . There were some minor disputes - unexpected., but the issues were all settled down quite calmly and quickly. Coming back to the team , its well cemented with friendship ,with no cracks , anywhere . Its actually a very good thing. With the members gelled well , there will be pucca co-operation , proper flow of information and a better execution of the plan . They have started their work already . With such a well blended supportive team , a totally different , innovative & a better Chemfluence can be expected . Im confident that they will live up to the expectations . Wishing them great success !

Friendship Day

2010-08-03T20:23:00.000+05:30

The day started with me receiving so many text messages , that kept my phone beeping for quite a long time . I didn't respond to any , because i personally don't have any interest in this and i dont find the whole concept of alloting a particular day for this , logical . Monday was asusual boring , with some boring lectures in the morning and an O.K sort of lab , with greetings and wishes all around , in the air . Then came the "annoyingly friendly"- Mr.Shahid .He wanted me and other two of my classmates to come to the canteen . After some silly scenes and chatting , he got us some drinks , and started giving speeches like , Thanks for being my friend , I value u people so much and ....i hope u can frame the rest. I was quite surprised with his speech and the formal words of his but it was his way of expressing his feelings and it was kind of nice . Its actually nice to know that a person respects u so much and has given you some space in his world .Ofcourse it is not necessary to show all this out , as friends basically know all this , but it was his way of doing it . The day was not the usual one , as it had a tinge of surprise and friendship (i mean - expessing it ), here and there .

Ebook : Transport Processes And Unit Operations-geankoplis

2010-07-26T20:34:00.000+05:30

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