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My dear MOM

It's the end of an era. My creator, my life, my everything, the person who brought me to this world, my dear mother, Smt. V. V. Ratnam, passed away on 8-12-2008, leaving us all in deep sorrow. The whole world has come crashing down, just unable to digest the fact that she is no more. Just don't know how we will be able to overcome this moment in our life. Unable to continue more on this topic.

May her soul rest in peace.

Terror strikes

What's happening to mankind? What are we going to teach the next generation? Where are the answers to all the questions your tiny tots ask you about the horrifying visuals of the frequent terror strikes they see on TV?
Questions, questions and questions -- but NO answers.
The politicians care a damn about the security of the common man. It is a shame that time and again, after such acts, our 'so-called' leaders appear on television in their best attire and say things like "India will remain strong", "We condemn such attacks", "We will take strict action", "We stand united at this hour" etc.
As any other citizen of the nation, I too am confused as to what will bring about a change in this country. Would things have really been better had we still been under British rule? Sixty years of Independence and look where we are? VERY SICKENING.
Has everyone started thinking like me? Will such thoughts from a billion rational-thinking Indians lead to a renaissance? Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
God -- answer my prayers.
JAI HIND. MERA BHARAT MAHAAN.

Keep it going Kits

Never felt this feeling before, head was spinning, I was losing balance, suddenly fear grips. What's happening to me? Is age catching up? Just 37 (Gals, accept it. That is the reality, though I look 20ish). Well, all that was a couple of months back and after a brief medication, now back to normal. Had a thorough medical check up done. Cholestrol is not in range. C'mon Kits. Remember the pencil thin days. Remember the embarrassing moments when others thought you were younger to your younger sister! Get it going maan. Burn that fat. Have a strict fitness schedule. Keep walking, that's the best you can do.

Hard work pays

Who said hard work is slogging and slavery? It gives you immense satisfaction when you are able to do your regular work and also help others in their job. And it is more satisfying when you get noticed for doing just that. I have recently been promoted as an Assistant Editor in the Sports Department of The Hindu/The Sportstar. Such an appreciation means a lot to the employee and I take this opportunity to thank my Editor and my employers.

That's me 

Kadal Thaayin Kobam

Tsunami Tsunami Tsunami. Something which I have never heard of, a word which I have never seen in print. And now that is the only word which comes to mind. ALWAYS. Engu paarthalum tsunami, ellar pechilum tsunami. The other day I was browsing through the television channels showing the devastation and the relief measures in the areas worst hit by the killer Tsunami. Sri Lanka vil endru ninaikkiren. Some volunteers were distributing food to the affected people. There was a queue, not very long, but definitely with people standing there helpless and cluless as to what the future holds for them. There was this small boy, about 10 years old, standing in line. He seemed to be quite cultured, may be from a well-to-do family, but avan kudumbam tsunamiyaal baadhikka pattirukkavendum. He was feeling shy to collect the plate from the volunteer and I could see tears running down his cheeks when he took it. The visual was over in just about a few seconds but nichayamaga ennaal idhanai vaazh naal pooravum marakka iyalaadhu. Andha kaatchi en manathirayil replay aagum bodhellam, I feel a lump in my throat. Iyarkaye, podhum. Nee seetram kondaal maanida inam thaangaadhu. Indha puthaandil kondaatangal illai. Karunaikkaga kai yendhi praathikkirom. Seetram thavir, Saantham paaraatu. Kadal thaayin madi meedhu meendum naangal ellorum thalai vaithu urangida, thendralaai vandhu thaalaattu.