My Photo Album-142: Pravin in Rocky Mountains

Pravin with Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA in the background

A Thought for Today-567: Bernice J Reagon

Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyse you, they are supposed to help you discover who you are – Bernice J Reagon

Eyecatchers-156: HIV funds diverted for ACs, furniture

I came across an article in the Chennai edition of The Times of India dated July 16, 2012, captioned, "Govt used HIV funds for ACs, furniture? - Purchases worht Rs.5 lakh adorn ADG office; Internal Probe Currently Underway"

Sources in paramilitary forces said the funds were allocated to the MHA under a World Health Organisation program aimed to combat the HIV/AIDS menace among the personnel and officials of the border guarding/paramilitary forces like the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG and the Assam Rifles. (For full article, please try The Times of India online edition).

Grateful thanks to The Times of India.

Eyecatchers-155:Couple with Rs.30 lakhs pay seek free schooling!

The RTE Act provides Quota in private schools for children belonging to disadvantaged groups and weaker sections.  A case has come to light where a couple with annual income of Rs.30 lakhs tried to claim free education for their child in Rajaji Vidyashram of Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan.  Obviously, the school refused and the matter went to Chennai High Court.  The court refused to accept the contention of the couple, saying that if that is accepted it will do violence to the object of the RTE Act. 

Source: The Times of India, Chennai, July 16, 2012

Self-Improvement-102: Happiness Formula by Deepak Chopra

To know about Dr Deepa Chopra, Indian-born, American physician and world-famous writer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepak_Chopra


Grateful thanks to Dr Deepak Chopra, Choprablog, YouTube and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Picture of the day-375: Sri Thiruvenkadamudaiyan Temple, Ariyakudi

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

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:

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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.