Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
A Thought for Today-363:
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life - Charles Darwin
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Letters-86: Tamil Nadu Legislative Council
In what can be termed "political opportunism", the Congress and the United Progressive Alliance Cabinet have decided to accept the DMK's demand for the creation of a Legislative council in Tamil Nadu. At a time when there are discussions on whether an upper house is needed at the national level, one fails to understand why parties want to create a new legislative council, unless it is for pampering some not-so-popular leaders and constituencies. Why not abolish the Rajya Sabha itself and instead nominate a certain number of eminent personalities to the Lok Sabha? - B.C.U.Nair, Hyderabad.
Courtesy: Letters to the Editor, The Hindu, Madurai, May 6, 2010.
Grateful thanks to Mr.B.C.U.Nair and The Hindu, India's National Newspaper.
Courtesy: Letters to the Editor, The Hindu, Madurai, May 6, 2010.
Grateful thanks to Mr.B.C.U.Nair and The Hindu, India's National Newspaper.
Monday, May 10, 2010
My Photo Album-45: Landmarks of Karaikudi
The temple devoted to Sri Koppudayamman, the goddess who looks after the welfare of the people of Karaikudi
Manikkoondu - The Clock Tower at the Koppudayamman Amman Sannathi
Statue of Sa.Ganesan
Tamilthaai Temple
Kamban Mani Mandapam
Periyar Statue
Statue of Poet Kannadasan at the entrance of the Kannadasan Memorial
Memorial to the Tamil Poet, Kannadasan, near the Karaikudi New Bus Stand
Statue of Pasumpon Mutharamalinga Thevar, just near the Karaikudi New Bus Stand
The new BSNL building, just opposite to the Karaikudi New Bus Stand
The new Karaikudi Railway Station. Incidentally, I have a great fascination for trains and railway stations. My family has close links with the railways.
Alagappa University Arch
L.CT.L.Palaniappa Chettiar Memorial Auditorium -
Alagappa University Convocation Hall
Alagappa University
The statue of Dr Alagappa Chettiar at the entrance of the Alagappa University
Alagappa Govt Arts College
The great philanthropist, Dr Alagappa Chettiar's Memorial - It is difficult to imagine how Karaikudi would have been but for him. CECRI and the Alagappa Institutions are all due to him. 
Dr Umayal Ramanathan College for Women - Just opposite to the first entrance of CECRI - This is a comparatively newcomer 
CECRI - The institution which fed me for 39 years and is still feeding me. I had plenty of opportunities to read and improve my knowledge. I also developed some lifelong friendships here. I shall always remain grateful to this great institution.
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Sri Kollan Kali Amman Temple. I have been visiting this temple almost right from the time I set foot at Karaikudi.
Alagappa PolytechnicI set foot at Karaikudi on November 11, 1969 for an interview. Almost from that time, I have become a resident of Karaikudi/suburb of Karaikudi. Very often I used to feel time dragging and making me tense. Sometimes, I have felt that minute-hand of the clock to be moving at snail's pace. Paradoxically, 40 years have slipped by just like that! Unbelievable.
Initially children used to call me, "Anna" (elder brother) and later, Uncle and now they call me Grandpa. Time has moved so fast. Still I am the same person inside and wonder how these changes came to pass. I have spent a major chunk of my life at Karaikudi, the most crucial too. Hence Karaikudi naturally has a special place in my heart.
It has been going through a sea-change and has grown so much that people who return to Karaikudi after a long time may find it difficult to recognize. Still there are landmarks, old and new, which stand for Karaikudi and I have clicked some of them and posting them above. I have started with special prayers to the Goddess of Karaikudi, Arulmigu Koppudayamman.
Initially children used to call me, "Anna" (elder brother) and later, Uncle and now they call me Grandpa. Time has moved so fast. Still I am the same person inside and wonder how these changes came to pass. I have spent a major chunk of my life at Karaikudi, the most crucial too. Hence Karaikudi naturally has a special place in my heart.
It has been going through a sea-change and has grown so much that people who return to Karaikudi after a long time may find it difficult to recognize. Still there are landmarks, old and new, which stand for Karaikudi and I have clicked some of them and posting them above. I have started with special prayers to the Goddess of Karaikudi, Arulmigu Koppudayamman.
My Photo Album-45: Landmarks of Karaikudi
The temple devoted to Sri Koppudayamman, the goddess who looks after the welfare of the people of Karaikudi
Manikkoondu - The Clock Tower at the Koppudayamman Amman SannathiStatue of Sa.GanesanTamilthaai TempleKamban Mani MandapamPeriyar StatueStatue of Poet Kannadasan at the entrance of the Kannadasan MemorialMemorial to the Tamil Poet, Kannadasan, near the Karaikudi New Bus StandStatue of Pasumpon Mutharamalinga Thevar, just near the Karaikudi New Bus StandThe new BSNL building, just opposite to the Karaikudi New Bus StandThe new Karaikudi Railway Station. Incidentally, I have a great fascination for trains and railway stations. My family has close links with the railways.Alagappa University ArchL.CT.L.Palaniappa Chettiar Memorial Auditorium -Alagappa University Convocation HallAlagappa UniversityThe statue of Dr Alagappa Chettiar at the entrance of the Alagappa UniversityAlagappa Govt Arts CollegeThe great philanthropist, Dr Alagappa Chettiar's Memorial - It is difficult to imagine how Karaikudi would have been but for him. CECRI and the Alagappa Institutions are all due to him. Dr Umayal Ramanathan College for Women - Just opposite to the first entrance of CECRI - This is a comparatively newcomer CECRI - The institution which fed me for 39 years and is still feeding me. I had plenty of opportunities to read and improve my knowledge. I also developed some lifelong friendships here. I shall always remain grateful to this great institution.ACCETSri Kollan Kali Amman Temple. I have been visiting this temple almost right from the time I set foot at Karaikudi.Alagappa PolytechnicI set foot at Karaikudi on November 11, 1969 for an interview. Almost from that time, I have become a resident of Karaikudi/suburb of Karaikudi. Very often I used to feel time dragging and making me tense. Sometimes, I have felt that minute-hand of the clock to be moving at snail's pace. Paradoxically, 40 years have slipped by just like that! Unbelievable.
Initially children used to call me, "Anna" (elder brother) and later, Uncle and now they call me Grandpa. Time has moved so fast. Still I am the same person inside and wonder how these changes came to pass. I have spent a major chunk of my life at Karaikudi, the most crucial too. Hence Karaikudi naturally has a special place in my heart.
It has been going through a sea-change and has grown so much that people who return to Karaikudi after a long time may find it difficult to recognize. Still there are landmarks, old and new, which stand for Karaikudi and I have clicked some of them and posting them above. I have started with special prayers to the Goddess of Karaikudi, Arulmigu Koppudayamman.
Initially children used to call me, "Anna" (elder brother) and later, Uncle and now they call me Grandpa. Time has moved so fast. Still I am the same person inside and wonder how these changes came to pass. I have spent a major chunk of my life at Karaikudi, the most crucial too. Hence Karaikudi naturally has a special place in my heart.
It has been going through a sea-change and has grown so much that people who return to Karaikudi after a long time may find it difficult to recognize. Still there are landmarks, old and new, which stand for Karaikudi and I have clicked some of them and posting them above. I have started with special prayers to the Goddess of Karaikudi, Arulmigu Koppudayamman.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
India Watch-19: Second in World in Steel Production
India's SAIL (the Steel Authority of India Ltd) occupies the second place in the world, according to World Steel Dynamics. The World Steel Dynamics' decision is based on 23 important factors. Incidentally, Korea's POSCO is the world's first, according to the above report.
Letters-85: Live-in Relationships
The Apex Court ruling that live-in relationship and pre-marital sex could not be construed as an offence anymore, coming at a time when the joint family system (is collapsing?) and broken marriages are on the rise, is a bolt from the blue. When the modern-day youth feel proud aping everything Western and look down on anything traditional, the observation of the learned judges giving blanket permission without understanding the nuances of the age-old traditions and practices was not only a big surprise but comes as a rude shock to millions who still believe and uphold the sanctity of marriage because the children born out of wedlock will not only be deprived of the parental love and affection but also the elders' blessings. One wonders what would happen to societal norms and practices followed since centuries? - K.R.Srinivasan, Secunderabad.
Courtesy: Mail Bag, The Hindu, Sunday Magazine
Grateful thanks to Mr.K.R.Srinivasan and The Hindu, India's National Newspaper.
Courtesy: Mail Bag, The Hindu, Sunday Magazine
Grateful thanks to Mr.K.R.Srinivasan and The Hindu, India's National Newspaper.
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