Finally Woke Up

When I started typing this India won the 5th ODI against England flamboyantly leading the series as 5-0. I have been sneezing a lot as this blog has dust covered all over it :-) Between the previous updates and today there have been numerous changes around the world. Obama won the US elections, Global economy is having a major heart attack and operation is being done by various economic doctors, Chandrayan was launched by ISRO successfully, the banks & financial institutions are undergoing a bad turmoil, I shifted to Bangalore, this blog completed its fourth anniversary and so on. Nothing is constant except change, a perfect statement.

Gautham finally completed Vaaranam Ayiram. The operation was a success but the patient died. Except Surya and Harris everyone dissolved like salt in water. Now that Harris is gone out of Gautham company, crossing fingers on his next venture. I am waiting for the long long due Kandasamy and Naan Kaduvul as I think the period will change completely before they get released and will look like Subramanyapuram.

BTW my patience level has increased so much and thanks to the most frustrating Bangalore traffic. No comments, no cribbing and enjoying it in a very optimistic way. Why? that’s all I can do about it!

அப்பாவி முனுசாமி :(

எனக்கு பார்க்க பயமா இருக்கு, உங்களுக்கு?


[Courtesy: Kumudam]

Saroja Sama Nikalo!!

It was 100th day celebrations for Chennai 600028 movie produced by SPB Saran and directed by Venkat Prabu. Few glimpse of the function which were highlights:

1. Rajini & Kamal were present along with other cine personalities.
2. The whole program was anchored by two guys who were sending laughing gas through the crowd.
3. At one stage the presenters told that they want to do a “Jabam” for people who are suffering and the slogan would relief from the pain. Everyone was requested to close their eyes and few people from the audience section started closing their eyes and these guys started to repeat “Saroja Sama Nikalo… Saroja Sama Nikalo….” You should see the laugh outburst from our superstar...
4. Vijay, Balachander and Bharathiraja spoke on screen as they were unable to attend the function.
5. Dhanush came to speak something but blabbered something for which Aishwarya, daughter of Rajini commented to her father, spontaneously our thalaiver smiled.
6. Kamal seems to be out of mood to mingle completely into the function. Whenever something happened Rajini was sharing something which Kamal was listening as if he told something seriously.
7. SPB spoke a good speech applauding the achievement of these youngsters and praying that they succeed in their future endeavors.
8. Kamal spoke on the achieving more and assured that he & Rajini would be there to give a pat.
9. Rajini spoke a nice peppy talk and gave a dashing introduction as “To honor the function of a film made for friendship by friends, he has come with his close friend Kamal”. In side gap he also informed on the initial talk on starting the Lagaan Tamil version. Nice thing it didn’t happen and I was relieved.
10. Finally the group sung the “Yaaro” song from the movie as conclusion and a group snap was taken. In that Rajini voluntarily took Venkat arms around his neck and you should see the reaction of Venkat.

Saroja Sama Nikalo…
மேல ஏறி வாரோம் - இனி
ஓதுங்கி நில்லு
கீழ எறங்க சொன்னா -
அடஎகிறும் பல்லு
[Courtesy:Kirukkal]

Masal Vadai Matters

When we feel hungry or the taste buds have to be fed, we crawl towards a restaurant. After entering into the restaurant we search for a table where it will be free from disturbances and clean surroundings. Then we reach the table and instead of kerchief to show that the table is reserved we keep some of our personal belongings on the table. Then we head towards the washroom to wash, comb, adjust the dress and feel good our self. After coming back to table if it is a non-AC room then we look up to check whether the fan is spinning, if not ask the water boy or the waiter to switch it on. If we have come with someone then we ask them “Aprum enna sapdirueenga!” Actually we should ask our self?#$. We then browse the menu card and stare at each item as if it was the first time we are seeing it. Then confusion starts, go for north Indian dish or south Indian, Tiffin or meals. After coming to a conclusion we settle down with few items. We wave our hands towards the bearer symbolic showing we are ready to chalk out the items. In this cycle gap, the person whom we have come along would specify an item name and tell that’s the restaurant specialty. Though we have chosen the item, we again ask the bearer “Ennaga sudda…iruku…” He will then re-telecast the menu card in his own pace for which we sharpen our ears. Then we specify the list to him and he will call the water boy to place water jug in the table. Meanwhile we ask the opponent party “Eppadi sir life poitu iruku??”. Then he will specify some recent incident and give us a detail explanation. The placed order would have arrived; we would be puffing the heat and listening to the story. In between we would be specifying some ideas or a quote or “Amamam” and continue gulping the item. After finishing the heavy dose, we would look for a desert or hot beverage. Personally my favorite item would be coffee. After the coffee taste, starts lingering in our tongue, we proceed to check out the restaurant.

Ithukellam inga velaya illa. Whether it’s Chipotle, Subway, Taco bell, all we do is see the item displayed on the board, select, order, pay, eat and come out. Generally when I come out of these fast food chains the satisfying experience as specified in the first paragraph will not be there. We go fill something and come back. The relaxed outfit will not be there, though you can sit and talk for hours in the place. The inner feel compels us to move out as soon as we finish. Yes! Indian restaurants and other posh places can more or less give us the way we want but we can’t reach to them frequently as we go to a Rathna Café in Chennai :)

Currently humming: DJ’Omar Remix version [Awesome man!]

mayil iRagae mayil iRagae
varudugiRaai mella
mazhai nilavae mazhai nilavae
vizhiyil ellaam un ulaa )

uyiraith thodarndhu varum
nee dhaanay mei ezhuThThu
naan pOdum kai ezhuThThu anbe!

To aspiring Indian Students

[Konjam blade potruken keela athaan oru breakku thalai snap:)]

I know adequate details were\are provided for the students in India on the importance of education & career prospects. With the niggling experience and exposure I have, I wanted to emphasis again on the same topic. This is not for the exceptions and intelligent eccentrics. I write this because I was ignorant, arrogant and of course unaware in my early stages. Advice is one of the free items you get in India all over. But we need to evaluate by assessing how it benefits us when implemented. The competition level is increasing day by day and demands for multi-skills are essential for ones steady growth. When we look at the future we should envision a steady career and ground work should be done at very early stage. This might be boring or sounding differently but reality is yeah! effort without which nothing comes out. What goes in is what comes out. How much you involve yourself is important for success. During school\college days, many would have heard people saying study! study! study. But people like me press the mute button until they complete this talk. To school students they need to give immense concentration on Maths, Physics, Geography and of course English. You don’t have to worry about computer programming as if the roots are strong this comes automatically. English is utmost important as I see people struggle present themselves. They have a fabulous idea but without a glamorous presentation how it can be sold. English means not just speaking jargons or writing something. But right grammar, strong vocabulary and stylish way of speaking\writing. People struggle for it as their foundation is weak. If the roots aren’t strong we tend to search for right words to use and repeat same kind of words in our usage. When you have a strong vocabulary you don’t have to really search as it will be instant and your presentation would be influencing.

According to Indian system of education 10th and 12th are the deciding phases and I totally align with it. The percentage of successful students scoring low in 10th\12th is less when compared to the one scoring high. I am not saying that scoring matters and it only shows your IQ. But the system believes so and we have to operate along. People will give 1000 examples of Bill Gates, Edison but we aren’t talking about the exceptions. We want to prove by regular practice and hard work. Scoring high in 10th\12th provide the outside world that you are a proven machine and can work well. It’s kind of measuring equipment to specify how much load you can withstand. Hence show that you can take how much ever given. Then after finishing in good way select a college\course which tops [course depends on interests]. This is very important for your career. An average from IIT is preferred than a brilliant from some Andipatti Engg college. Former gets more opportunities than the later. Top colleges really matters and provides more scope and a broader spectrum of choice. During college days along with the piles of theories intake and vomits one has to do more practical’s on applying what he learns. One has to experiment & validate whether what he learnt is correct. The application of hands-on boosts confidence and true understanding of your learning. When you have made your stamp in the college then you have choices of choosing the companies. Good companies and right work in your early stage also matters and one has to be careful in choosing it. One has to see the mutual growth of company and self. There should be a vision on ones growth and has to work towards it.

Everyone at your workplace your colleagues, boss, friends respect you when you have stuff. Without which if you show off it will be exposed shortly and you need to search a new place soon to stay for survival. I am not saying people with moderate knowledge don’t stay but how many people give the same dignity in their backs as they show in front of them. You forget people around you, just think within yourself how many days we fool ourselves by show off and what is the satisfaction level we get. If we think deeply we can realize the fact. Inclination to do new things and learning should not be stopped at any stage of life to have a successful career. When one feels he is saturated then his expiry is nearing in the industry. My final point is when one has done all these successfully then chances hits the door and we really don’t have to fear much. Many people in the industry have this insecure feeling as they don’t really believe them as their grounds are weak. Run boy run and grab the baton of success!

Theory

In a recently watched movie “Slither”, a professor teaches student on the phrase “Survival of the fittest” and concludes saying fittest doesn’t mean stronger or intelligent. But how on given circumstances one survives or one who is better at surviving on given conditions. How true!!

AadaaTha aattamellam!!

[Courtesy: Hindu.com]

Po TTavanga mannukkulla
Pona kathai unakku Theriyumaa?
Nee kondu vanthathenna?
Nee kondu povaThenna?
Unnmai aena, unakku puriyumaa?
.
.
Vaalkai ingae yaarukkoe sonThamillaiyae,
Vanthavanum varubavanum nilaipaThillaiyae
Neeyum naanum nooru varusham iruppaThillai, paaru...

பழநி மலை முருக!

ரெண்டாயிரம்...நாலாயிரம்...ஆராயிரம்...எட்டாயிரம்...பத்தாயிரம்....

பீம்பீலீக்கீ பீலீபீ...மாமா பீஸ்கோது.......

மாமா பீஸ்கோததா......பைத்தியம்கள்....

Grr...oh lucky chaps

Mandayila bulb adikuthu, munadiye oyunga padichirukanum....Kathu thaan varuthu...

Many things I know it won't happen but still I dream. One such is working here....Check out this....

Parupoosili

[The one I cooked :-)]

Scrambling for cooking food is always present after coming to US. Sometimes you feel very upset about the food you just prepared. Now understood the pain of cooking and seriously will owe lot better to my mom. I like parupoosili with vegetables like cabbage and beans. I asked my mom the method for it and then I have tried several times. But always felt that something lacked and I am missing something in it. What it is…. again called up mom and asked for an explanation. Yesterday tucked up my sleeves and entered the kitchen with full josh. I wanted to prepare the same way I eat at home and so patiently did each step with utmost care. Finally it was well payed off…Yes the dish came exactly the way I have it at home without any hassles. Oh man the feeling you get when your cooked food is good, ahh… it’s really something good sense. I have just pushed off my plates when something wasn’t right at home and seriously regret for those actions. But anyways Mom’s cooking has one more ingredient added in it which we all know we won’t be getting it anywhere else.

To bachelors and temporary bachelors here is the recipe:

1. Soak Toor Daal and bit of Channa Daal in water for 30 minutes.
2. Cut Beans\Cabbage into small pieces and cook them in a cooker or open pan in water with salt added to it.
3. Take the soaked daal and add red chilli, salt to it. Then grind it with very little water to form a thick paste.
4. Pour good amount of oil, mustard and fry the grinded daal into dry separate chunks.
5. Then add the boiled vegetables into it and fry nicely till it gets the aroma :-0

Enjoy the curry with sambhar rice and it perfectly matches with curd rice.

aha..ahh !

kaadhal oru aandhai poalae
nighTU muzhuvadhum muzhikkum
kamban veeTTu naayai poalae
kavidhaiyaa adhu koraikkum
ava Thummal azhagudaa
pimple azhagudaa sombal azhagudaa vasantha mullai

Nothing Lasts Forever!

[Courtesy:booksamillion.com]

This week I completed yet another thriller series from Sidney Sheldon “Nothing Lasts forever”. The novel was written in 1994 and it is a medical thriller. The story revolves around three young female doctors Paige Taylor, Kat Hunter and Honey Taft. Most of the situations were built around the county hospital where these three doctors join as residents. The novel has a prologue, chapters and an epilogue with a perfect finishing touch. The prologue deals with the court room scenes where the readers are brought into the middle of the story in the introduction. Then each chapter passes like a windy breeze building upon minute details one after the other. Finally the epilogue concludes with the details of the each main characters aftermath. The characterization of each character in the novel is gross and gives the readers with complete dimension of the story. Paige and Kat were the two main characters I liked most in the story.

Sidney Sheldon has done adequate homework for the novel. He would have read many books on medicines, Sex, discussed with dozen of doctors on their routines and observed for several days in a hospital. Without this he couldn’t have written this novel with so much information on each item. The good part is he tempts the reader to move on and doesn’t allow stagnating or feeling bored. Overall it was a fascinating novel with impeccable story line and thorough entertainment.

Identity

More than “Who am I”, I get choked with the question of “What am I”. I get so much confused with this question and searching for an answer. If I know this answer then I would be one of the rishi’s sitting in one eternal place. I am puzzled in finding what I came for and what I am doing is what I am for. Should I be living a life doing 9-5 job, then going back home with briefcase? Making some money, saving for buying a home, ending up in seeing the children grown up and making the way to graveyard.

I see many varieties of people, one who just see his family and forget all his passions. Neither he learns or has some interests to do something new. Only thing that concerns him is his family & be a bread winner. So he comes to job and goes back that’s all he does. What spark is there in it, I don’t find one. But I think one way oh! Is this what life should be and should I also do like this?

When I do some work I think do I mean in doing this? Am I here for it and is this what I am good at? Everyone will get a turning point where one would know what he is meant for. Did I get already this gyan or am I yet to get the opportunity? Where to find the inside and how to really pursue what am good at? But I believe everybody has this type of insider but nobody reveals or expresses. All just live as the reality pinches and stops them from pursuing their aspirations or the search for what they are. Some just live without even making this attempt as they don’t want to and completely avoid it. With this state of confusion going to bed am I meant for sleeping? :-)

[P.S.:- This post might be confusing as I am confused]

Fanna...

Weekends and weekdays are routine and same story runs throughout. Either a break is needed or something new is to occur around. Same people, same stuff, same house, same bath, same habits...gosh...Sometimes you look life in a different angle. This is a boring window I am looking at. With a lazy outlook I was browsing through the Youtube for something interesting. Came across Madurai Muthu’s Comedy series in "Kalaka Povathu Yaru" show. Muthu is a person who can interestingly elucidate pocket jokes. He has a database within him where he has tagged the jokes by personality, situation, characters and so on. So when you assign him with a tag say doctors he would be cracking jokes related to doctors in a lucid manner. Sometimes the flow is spontaneous and you will enjoy it. But what annoyed me is the way Sun TV presents the show; it is so artificial and unnatural that you puke on their creativity. Basically Sun TV doesn't have much of any creativity and only can impose its ideas by repeatedly showcasing in its advertisement. If you look at its shows, papers, magazine anything of such will not have any creativeness or analysis. It can just do a copy paste or buy off the creators from other channels. Kalaka puguthu yaru is actually from Vijay TV and the entire crew was bought from Sun TV. The irritating part of the show is, it cannot set real people to watch the show and like in the movie "Speed" sets a clapping audience clipping. This clipping is repeatedly shown whenever required. Also the crappiest idea I have ever seen is the way the chits are selected for assigning a random performance to the performers. How Muthu always gets jokes to perform and similarly other showers will get same chits for which they have practiced. All these shows, that Sun TV thinks the viewers as fools. With this kind of creative thinking if it goes on then the day to close its channel one by one is very near in the future.

The Sky is Falling

[Courtesy: wikipedia.com]

The recorded news of the BCCI meeting on the recent world cup debacle of Indian cricket was flashing in the laptop. Ravi Shastri, Sharad Pawar, Whatmore and to surprise Viv Richards faces were flashing on the screen. I was eyeing on the sketches of the story on the meeting. But was keen on completing the book I was seldom reading for the past two weeks. I was in the edge of the chapters and wanted to complete. It was really tough to read the binded piles of paper after quiet sometime. But the author compels you to do so due to the journey he takes you through.

The novel I was on was "The sky is falling" by "Sidney Sheldon". The story was about a TV journalist solving a murder mystery of an entire family. Dana Evans was the main character around which the story revolves and the story is about the murder of Winthrop family. The story has a good plot, paced move and makes you to read the next chapter after completing one. The language used is not subtle and makes the reader comfortable. The novel has several twists with right mixture of imagination, suspense and fiction. I was really impressed with the relation and logical reason it has for every point referred. It was really a pleasure to read this thriller and it has the advantage of you getting into the mid of the story. It makes as if you are watching all the happenings undoubtfully. That’s the success of the novel.

I dare not comment on Sheldon as his accolades speak about. He can be referred as a Hi tech Rajesh Kumar who is famous in writing Tamil crime pocket novels. What is interesting about Sheldon is the way he approaches each sequence in the novel and he obligates the reader to finish the novel at a stretch. The language he uses is lucid and lively to the situation. "I try to write my books so the reader can't put them down," he explained in a 1982 interview. "I try to construct them so when the reader gets to the end of a chapter, he or she has to read just one more chapter. It's the technique of the old Saturday afternoon serial: leave the guy hanging on the edge of the cliff at the end of the chapter." Yeah! this carves the key for his booming stories. Luckily read his novel from the place where he was born :-)

Meanwhile SPB is really troubling me a lot and causing me to tap my feat always. SPB introduction songs are the most welcomed and suited for a Rajini movie. The good thing about it is it exactly fits Rajini on screen and most appealing when he sings the introduction song which always holds a message to society. The song "Sooriyanum Santhiranum yaar" from the latest hot flick "Shivaji – The Boss" is the one disturbing and the top in my play list. It’s awesome! Balelaka!!

The WOW Factor!

It’s a wish to own it for quiet sometime after coming to US. I have seen people going crazy about it and have also seen several promos on it. One day had a chance to browse through its features in Best Buy store. It’s been an awesome experience for me and felt fond of it. The sleekness, sound effects, clarity, compactness... I was resisting my self from buying it for some reason. But today couldn’t stop from being the proud owner of it. Yes! finally bought the Apple iPod 30 GB. What can I comment on it, it just mesmerizes you with its sound effect and the video ah… Uyrin Uyrie video from kakha kakha movie made its debut entry into my iPod and after that non stop music for past 3 hrs. It might be a bit high expenditure for me but feel its worth buying. Few albums already in my play list are from Elton John, Backstreet Boys, Enigma, Spice Girls, Bryan Adams, Aqua, Swades, Michael Jackson, Venga Boys and list goes on…Importing the songs\videos thru iTunes is the main activity for the upcoming days :-) You will definitely feel it as a WOW factor!

Saint Valentine's Day ;-)

[via: Forward]

Yet Another !

[Courtesy:123greetings.com]

Vanthutanya, Vanthuttanya...

un pani thuli pani thuli pani thuli
ennai soduthu soduthu enno..?
en suriyan suriyan suriyan
athil urukuthu urukuthu enno..?

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