My Photo Album-141: Vinod in his Lab

Photo taken by one of his colleagues

A Thought for Today-566: Jose Ortega y Gasset

Life is a petty thing unless it is moved by the indomitable urge to extend its boundaries. Only in proportion as we are desirous of living do we really live - Jose Ortega y Gasset

To know more about Jose Ortega y Gassset, the Spanish Liberal Philosopher and Essayist:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Ortega_y_Gasset

To know about Ortega's famous book, The Revolt of the Masses (A look at the revolt of the masses in early 19th century Europe) :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Revolt_of_the_Masses


A summary of the above book:
http://www.epinions.com/content_3232276612?sb=1


Grateful thanks to Epinions (unbiased review by Real People) and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Eyecatchers-154: "Children of a lesser cut"

I came across this shocking and painful news in the first page of The Hindu of July 18, 2012.  Presumably to distingish the children admitted under the Right to Education Act, four children in Bangalore were forced to attend school in humiliation after a private institution allegedly cut off tufts of hair on top of their heads.  This private institution is one of those who have been opposing the 25% Quota of RTE Act. These children had to undergo other humiliations also, which you can read by going thru the article.  The link is:

Children of a Lesser Cut from The Hindu of July 18, 2012:

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/article3650505.ece

Grateful thanks to The Hindu.

Picture of the day-374:

Picture of the day-374:

My Photo Album-140: Vinod again!

Vinod again!  Does he not look charming?

A Thought for Today-514: Unknown

Growing old is mandatory, growing wise optional - Unknown

Picture of the day-373: Sri Kannudaiya Nayagi Temple, Nattarasankottai

Photo taken by Suri during his recent visit to the temple along with family members.  

My Photo Album-139: Vinod

Vinod looks charming in this photo.  I don't know the occasion nor who took it.

A Thought for Today-513: Napoleon Hill

Let not success go to your head nor failure to your heart - Napoleon Hill 

Picture of the day-372: Tirupporur Sri Kandasamy temple tower from Pranavamalai (Sri Kailasanathar Temple)

A bird's eye-view of  Tirupporur Sri Kandasamy Temple from Pranavamalai, the hillock on which Sri Kailasanathar Temple is.  Sri Chidambara Swamigal, a great sage, was instrumental for these two temples.

My Photo Album-138: Nagaraj at Nellai's house, Tirupporur

A Thought for Today-512: Gary Zukav

Please tell me who you are and what you want. And if you think those are simple questions, keep in mind that most people live their entire lives without arriving at an answer - Gary Zukav


For more about Gary Zukav:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Zukav


Grateful thanks to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Picture of the day-371: Sri Maha Prathyangara Devi Temple, Sholinganallur, Chennai

Photo by Suri with his Canon Powershot A590 IS digital camera.

My Photo Album-137:

Suri. Old studio photo (More than 30 years old).

A Thought for Today-511: Shakespeare

Happy are they that can hear their detractions and put them to mending - Shakespeare


On Shakespeare:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/

Grateful thanks to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and MIT (http://shakespeare.mit.edu/).

Picture of the day-370:

Devanampattinam Beach (near Cuddalore)

My Photo Album-136: Nellai and Visu

Nellai and Visu at Sri Kothandaramar Temple, Dhanushkodi

A Thought for Today-510: Dale Carnegie

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudice, and motivated by pride and vanity - Dale Carnegie

To know about Dale Carnegie:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Carnegie


Grateful thanks to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Self-Improvement-101: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Acheive ANY Goal

This video has already been seen by 1,778,468 people and it is 10.16 minutes long.


 Grateful thanks to Kristin Pfeifer, the host; Tony Dosanjh, MindMasterInc and YouTube.