Many times, it happens, may not be intentionally, but it happens – we take for granted, our close relatives, friends, colleagues, neighbors, even the precious life handed over to us on a gold platter. Never do that. Even with your wife, whom you expect not to go away, come what may, whatever be your … Read more
Do you like our ‘avial’ ? Each ‘ kashnam ‘ piece of vegetable, maintains its identity . Despite their difference , when avial is served, it adds fragrance to the food and tickles our taste buds. I used to dislike our ‘avial’ Iyer ‘bhasha’ as a student in the midst of Malyalam- speaking friends but … Read more
‘Though I don’t believe in God, shall make a onetime exception and pray for your speedy recovery,’ said an youngster, related to me, who called yesterday from another country to enquire about my health. I was happy about the sacrifice he was prepared to make for my sake but felt sorry wondering why our youngsters … Read more
Poverty is unbearable. Absolute poverty is absolutely unbearable. Only those who suffered poverty themselves will understand the suffering of others. I remember these two lines from a Malayalam poem, which convey this message: ദാരിദ്രമെന്നുള്ള തറിഞ്ഞ വർക്കേ പാരിൽ പര ക്ലേശ വിവേകം ഉള്ളു Daaridramennulatharinjavarkkae Paaril paraklesa vivekamullu. Many families have survived with only Kanji, the semi liquid … Read more
‘Anna, thenkai first classaa odanchuthu,’ my brother Vicha tells me when I call him to greet on the dawn of Vishu, every year. ‘The coconut for Vishukkani broke into identical halves,’- that is what he says and it is a great news for him. ‘This year, things will go smoothly. Nothing to worry till … Read more
Heavy rains. Will you pray God to stop it ? I won’t. There might be a purpose for the rains, if not for me but for the farmer, for the tanks or wells. So, I buy an umbrella . My purpose is served. One advantage in not blaming God for our sufferings is, it … Read more
October 31, is important for me too. It was on that day, at 58, exactly 20 years before, I retired from service. Mahtab S Bamji, 60, was another colleague who retired along with me, the same day. While thanking the Director and other colleagues at the farewell get together, I didn’t forget to mention Smt. … Read more
If you want water, don’t command from your seat; get up, walk down to the kitchen, drink, wash the tumbler and return. If you drop your shirt button, don’t expect someone to come ; you bend, search and pick it up. In fact, it is good for your back , if you drop something or … Read more
” Teach him to hit back.” This was what I told a net friend, who followed my earlier suggestion to teach his child some simple hymns and asked how he should proceed further. He was taken aback; I could hear his gasping for words. ” Sir, are you the correct person whom I … Read more
Friends, When Kushubuoo used to appear on the silver screen, I am told, that her ardent fans in the front row used to jump , dance, whistle and clap. I believed the news. When, Kushboo canvassed for Kalainger’s candidates, I am told again, that the ilanjers ( youngsters ) 0f Chennai swirled, smelling her scented sari. … Read more