The Blind Date (!)

Sathyam's Blind Date Yesterday was with "The Constant Gardener". As I had said on the Chennai Metroblog (Na.. Not the caste thing), Blind Dates can be devastating if they screen movies like this.

I personally liked the movie, but the entire audience were expecting FANAA ! or someother exciting movie. One Uncle guy got furious and started yelling at the MJ (on similar lines of VJ, DJ).

Talk of "The Constant Gardener". I've hardly heard about this movie. I usually read reviews, synopsis and then the snap-comment raised on RottenTomatoes before leaving for a movie (Did you know, Da Vinci Code is rated ROTTEN ?). But this movie, yesterday, was clueless and kept me concentrate on the story every frame. The Blind Date funda seems to be cool.

I was impressed by the performance of Rachel Weisz. I wasnt surprised to see her name on the Oscars today morning, while reading about this movie. This movie is excellent, although I wouldnt dare to reccomend it to someone I know. They will kill me before the interval.

Its a slow-paced, well-edited Virumandi style movie. Awesome Backround score (for which there is an Oscar Nomination in the bag). Alright, the Story. A low-grade British High Commisioner in Kenya has a over-enthu wife who with the help of a Kenyan Doctor traces the roots of Medical Corporations worldwide, who exploit the African population in the name of Research. The Medical Corporations claim $800 million or more in the name of R&D and patent cover. That will be the reason for the high rates of the drugs. But, they use cheap methods to do their R&D. African people are used for testing their drugs, which causes killings and so on.

Because of this report that might cause inconvenience to the Medical biggies, she is killed. Then the Hero traces and finds out the cause of her death. The most beautiful part is how the hero starts loving his wife after her death. Thats a poetry on this movie. They deserve 4 oscars for this movie.

There are rumours that the next week's Blind Date is TDVC !!

Where are you Rahman ?

Personal Blog, See ?

There is no reason the following post has to be sensitive. I dont want to add any disclaimers or warnings. Just read on.

As far as i know, Caste System evolved after classifying people based on the work they did. The nation and its people cannot wipe out the discrimination and exploitation the Upper Class had made over the Lower Class. Thanks to many leaders and many events that changed the air. There are still random occurances of pungent events that spit on our faces. Caste based discrimination and exploitation still exists. But unlike earlier, there are laws to protect the weak.

Fine. Hot topic now. There's been reservation since India got independance. We can now see the purpose solved. People have come up considerably than they were in 1947. The reservation did help people to get on Schools, Colleges and Jobs (And Promotions too, which is the arrogant part of reservation in Government Jobs). The reservation will still prevail to be there and help people get Equal opportunities in the society. The facts cannot be denied, and the Current reservation system has been instrumental in the upcoming of the Backward Classes. Hats off !

Now, "Equal Opportunities" is what troubles us. What has happened to the so called Forward Castes ? ARE THEY ALL COMFORTABLE IN THE SOCIETY ? NO !

I dont have statistical data to prove. But many average students who fall under the Forward Caste FEEL BAD for having born in that caste. WHY ? Because, had they been in some other Caste, they would have got the EC Seat in the X College. They are denied a seat which is empty, because the other caste guy may come.

"A study done by the IITs themselves shows that 50 per cent of the IIT seats for the SCs and STs remain vacant, and for the remaining 50 per cent, 25 per cent are the candidates who even after six years fail to get their degrees. So, clearly, in their case, reservations are not working." - Says IBNLive ! (Damn ! CNN... how can they talk about Caste on a Public Media ?)

How many disappointed faces dreamt ot IIT ? How will they bear it, if they knew they were denied a seat which remained empty for ever ? Anyways, whatever is said might be just one place where things arent working as per the objective, but thats not the point.

The Issue is "Increasing the OBC percentage to 27 %". That makes more suffocation in the OC compartment. Arjun Singh's Interview in CNN-IBN is clear in one point. The Parliament is almost through with this. Iam not sure if there are enough OBCs to take the seats, but Iam Damn sure that there are more than enough canditates who will die of suffocation in the OC category.

It is high time India starts rethinking of its reservation policies. It should be based on the Income of the family and not the caste. Downtrodden people are now available in all the castes. ALL THE CASTES. But IIT application costs differently for OC and SC. What happens to a poor guy in OC ? Who cares, huh ? The reservation policy needs a perspective vision. It has to address the OC.

And as far as education and higher education are concerned, Only the Merit should speak. Why talk of caste there ? "You studied hard enough to get here. You got good marks in Plus 2. You have good marks in TNPCEE. But sorry, No seat here for OC ! Try some other college.". Why should a student worry about his Caste, when he seeks education ?

This is what precisely happened to the Backward Classes long back in India. Denial. Is that the purpose of the Reservation System, Revenge ?

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Uma is offended by what I wrote on Chennai Metroblog, and so are many other people. Kaps says we need to maintain neutrality on Collaborative Blogs to gain Confidence of the people .

Uma asks, Is Metro blog is the place to spread one's personal political message ?

Share my perspective, may be. But I left the Comments section open. It was discussable. It is still democratic. I writing about Saravana Bhavan Pongal, is just blogging. If you think thats a Promotion to Saravana Bhavan, at free of cost, So be it.

There was an event against the upcoming revision in reservation policy. Who should join the protest ? People who believe that Merits should get a seat in colleges, and not caste.

How have I offended you Uma ? For what reason ?

Anyways, Chennai Metroblog has suggested to "keep away from talking sensitive issues on Metroblog".

I wont, anymore.

Peace !

27 % of this blog will remain empty. Iam FC [Forward Caste].

How meaningless !

எழுத்தறிவித்தவன் இறைவன் ஆவான் !

Plus Two results for Tamilnadu higher Secondary Board has disappointed thousands of dreams. Most of them did not get the marks they expected, and its a usual formality to look and weep at the marks. Retotalling and Photocopying answer papers are the Buzz words around my neighborhood. My school which will have two boards full of names that scored Centums in various subjects, now has One and a half boards empty !

17 people secured 200 in Physics. Last year 1131 people scored centums in Physics. I have a question to all the teachers !! This is not the students result. Its the teacher's result. I see the potential of the Teachers under question. A potential question that needs a nerve to answer.

All these years Centums were easy. A syllabus change has deployed a stinking performance. That means the students were not trained properly. I have seen instances where the teachers struggled to make up with the current Syllabus. Why should their Inability impact the students future ?

We should also take into consideration that the pattern of questions changed in the middle of the year, and quite a lot of disturbing events took place that sucked out the minute peace allotted for the pathetic Plus two students.

Iam not blaming the teachers, but I would insist they have a hand in this performance fall. Please get ready for the next batch.. Take more care..

Life as I see it - Part I

That point of life, where we think that if we would have acted otherwise, the entire course of life would have been different and happier, Please remember that there existed an equal opportunity that things would have gone worse than now.

+2 Results Today

I just witnessed a few tension filled faces. Today will change their future. Good Luck to all the +2 Students.

Here are a few reliable sites, where you can check results by 9.30 AM today.

http://tnresults.nic.in/

http://results.sify.com/

I think the following is some load balancing activity..

http://dge1.tn.nic.in
http://dge2.tn.nic.in
http://dge3.tn.nic.in

http://www.indiaresults.com/

The Land of Insane !

"This Post is a work of pure fiction and has no correspondence to the historical facts pertaining to the Christian religion or the Church."

This will be the disclaimer that will appear on Indian Screens before screening the all-troublesome TDVC (Chella name for The Da Vinci Code). Only the word POST will be replaced by FILM.

The Central Board of Film Certification has declared that the movie can be released with the Disclaimer before and after the movie. More Insanity on your way.. the movie is certified A. I know kids from 14 who have completed all the four books of Dan Brown. Those kids can only watch Thiruttu DVDs. Pity them... They will miss a movie which will not have any Gross content or Adult Language, yet A Certified. English has a beautiful word to describe this - BULLSHIT.

Question 1 : Who are those people in the Christian Missionary to decide what kind of movie I should watch and not watch ?

Question 2 : Why is a Childish movie certified A, when it wont have Sexual Content, Violence and Language ?

Question 3 : What good will the Disclaimer do, if the movie were to insult the sentiments of the viewers ? (Talking of Disclaimers, Here's the disclaimer of Iruvar !)

Hmm. We can only sit ansd ask questions at the comfort of the Internet. I dont think a day is going to come when I can stop my ranting, or my questions answered. "Either ways, I dont give a Damn !". Thankfully, the CBFC did not remove all the scenes that contained reference to Jesus Christ. Otherwise, we could have seen just the opening and closing credits.

Hola, then. ! Happy News ! The Da Vinci Code is finally out of its box, and ready for you ! Are you going to watch ? How many of you raise your hands for "No.. the movie may not be as interesting as the book "?.. Ill tell you next week.

By the way, I have a prolonging Question 4. Why not Angelina Jolie for Sophie ? Audrey Tautou could be French, but No charm !

Intelligent or Ignorant ?

Google Trends on your Personalized Google Search !

Nandhakumara ! Nandhakumara ! Mazhai Neer Sudadhu Theriyadha ?

Munnai Itta Thee Muppuraththile !
Pinnai Itta thee Then Ilangayile !
Annai Itta Thee Adi Vayitrile !
Yaanum Itta Thee MooLgave ! MooLgave !!

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I had been thinking this was a Vairamuthu Feat Kamalhaasan work.. Only today I learnt that this was a Pattinathaar Plagiarism.

However, the Tamil in the movie was Exuberant. I dont find an Actor in the Tamil Industry who can talk Tamil in Kamalhaasan's standards.

"Pennai Nambi Pirakkum Bodhe, Thoppul Kodigal Arupadume !!" - ask Vikram to recite that. Duh !

Why was Aalavandan a flop ? It had state of the art Technology.. The Technology which has not been beaten yet.. Not even Anniyan was upto Aalavandan's standards. The Story line was very very good. Why do people hide under the blankets of the word Complex ? "Its a complex story .. people didnt understand"...

Audience please grow up. Stop ranting lame excuses like "I go to movie to relax.. i want total entertainment.." If Tamil Audience wont grow their Carts to accomodate more Generes, Tamil cinema will suffocate with just simple Love stories, Anti-heroes and Psychos.

I really pity the feelings of Kamalhaasan. Imagine an Artist who has created a masterpiece, and his people are not capable enough to appreciate his work.

We Only use their names to defend our talent.. "Tamil cinema people like Kamalhaasan and Maniratnam are world class.." .. Only the world doesnt know they suffer from "Only-name-no-money" disease.

When CHEAP movies like AADI are running for 150 days... Why did Anbe Sivam go mute ? Every single person will accept Anbe Sivam was a class movie. Kannathil Muththamittal got only the name.. not the money !

Ennavo !! Uruppadaaama Ponga !

Undo This !

Wat a poto !!

I cant believe this is real. This is a photo taken from the "Air France Concorde crash 25th July 2000". This event and many others brought a dead-end to the concorde flights from operation.


Here's how the last British Airways Concorde ended its flight. It was escorted by Mini's and what a Glory.


I used to think, I should make enough money and Fly on a British Airways Concorde, like how many of us thought about the Twin Towers.

More and More Concorde pictures here.

En Iniya Missed Call Makkale !!

It is beyond impossible, that you will find some useful information on this blog. And even those useful informations that rarely appear are outdated informations which entertain "Adhaan enakku theriyume !!" dialogues. So be it. No one can stop me from doing it. :) Here's Mission Impossible.

BSNL Landline users, this post is for you. I should say "Especially for you" if you are a thillalangadi who makes missed call to people having Cell. Im here to break your belief.

YOU ARE CHARGED FOR MAKING A MISSED CALL, IF THE MOBILE USER REJECTS YOUR CALL.

If you are a Pro-missed call maker, you will DIAL-Hear the Ring-Cut the line. This is perfectly ok. But if you are a nagging guy, who will keep it ringing until the Recipient chooses to REJECT the call, then you are Credited with one more UNIT to that months bill.

Note : This applies only for the Landline customer.

மணி அட்சோன்ன கபால்னு கட் பன்னாகாட்டி
BSNLகாரன் கபால்னு Money கட் பன்னிடுவான் !! ஜாக்ரதை !!

Self Control

DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU ?

Learn this word - VYAGYAANAM

"Wrong Campaigning Style..it has to be down to earth
Bad Name - Rural people wont understand the name..
Many areas uncovered - they need to make people aware of their party
No star participants - aadara maatai aadithan karakkanum - they need gimmicks
Useless Ideology - it should be more practical - needs reality"

Yeah yeah.. Lok Paritran.

These are few of the many complaints I heard / read in the few weeks that just went by. There is literally a fight going on here. Lots of arguements, in many places. Last friday a group was discussing this loud in Spoencer's Sangeetha. Even at my workplace.

Wait.. Does it make any sense, that these people (include me) start arguing about something that they have never been doing ? Whats the reason for the sudden surge ?

The youngsters whom I see arguing will not sit and write "Letters to Editor" or go to the media to express their thoughts, if not internet. Its just because they have access to internet, and they are intellectual enough to get exposed to Blogging and Commenting on Forums, that these many arguements are going on.

I was thrilled to see a party like Lok Pritran emerge. But I wasnt bold enough to join them. But many people around me did. It was like signing up for a free Google Service. Associating oneself into a political party, according to me, is not a joke. But already many people have signed up. I hope it will not result like, people signing up for a fancy email ID and ignoring it later, not using it at all.

Lets talk about various complaints on Lok Paritran. I have only one.

Lok Paritran's power is the educated society. And that is its biggest weakness.

People in DMK are ready to materialize whatever its Head says. But Lok Paritran members will ask questions. It may be good, but TRUST ME.. there will be opinion wars in between people inside the party. They will wage email wars. "Lets do it this way..."... "I beg to differ... but we have to do it this way".. "Aha ? Lets see.. you do it that way, Ill do it this way"..

Lok Paritran members will have Super-thoughts with Super-Ego. Lots of Ideas will pour in. "You should have done it like this.. ". But very little email-writers will come to the road and execute. "We are contributing, by giving ideas". Well, the party has ideas. They will need Funds to execute. They will need people in the weekdays to execute their ideas.

PEOPLE UNDERSTAND : Joining politics does not mean Administration. It means Service.

Service to the public. Thats what Parties are for. Be in power or not.. Can you Serve ? This is not a question I ask to the heads of Lok Paritran.. But a question to the ad-Hoc members of Lok Paritran. Dear Laptop carriers, WILL YOU COME TO MY STREET AND LISTEN TO MY PROBLEMS ?

Talk of the other Educated Society, who will stand outside the party and comment about it. (people like me).

They would have never even heard the term IDEOLOGY associated to any other party, but will find fault with Lok Paritran's Ideology. I saw people who argued with me about the Ideology of LP. My simple question to them "Do you know whats DMK's Ideology ?" - "No !" - "Have you voted for them ?" - "Yes, last time".

Makkale, there's only one thing I ask of you.

Its not my belief the IIT people are going to save this earth. We already have 14 MPs in the parliament who are MBA's from Universities around the world. We need not think that Educated People will save the society. It is that we need a powerful party that can make sounds.

But what we can do is, place our blind faith on Lok Paritran. Patronize them. Support them. It is important that we grow awareness among everyone we know about such a party. We need to work together to give Lok Partiran some kind of shape.

It looks clumsy to see intellectuals fight. May be, thats why educated society deserves very little.

Forgotten

I was one of the many two-wheeler drivers, who were standing close to the Anna Fly Over for nearly 15 minutes. After that life was better.. we started moving. We crossed Anna Arivalayam in 20 minutes.Thats a record time. Earlier it was 40 seconds.

People were all fed up. But no one Honked.. They all knew, they made two mistakes. One is a small mistake - They Voted bad. The other one is a huge mistake - taking the Mount Road to go fast on the result day.

This Man and his men, were on the Roads pleading for Votes. And today, he was in Arivaalayam celebrating, and the public suffering due to a Traffic Jam that he had caused.

Oh yeah.. democracy. He has his rights.

"Patience, NEO. The Answers are coming"

UPDATE : News - DMK alliance likely to form government in TN

"Where we go from here,
is a choice i leave to you"

Too Late,My Baby !

Q : What will happen to a man, who waits for a movie ?
A : Simple, He will die of disappointment.

Now that Seventh Channel has assured (My neighbour is calling them over phone every single day) the release of the movie, I thnk about how much I've grown along this movie. When the Movie was first announced, Lazygeek blogged about it. This was my comment (Thaangalai da saamy).

But Gautham needs an Obidient Actor, and Kamal needs a Silent Director. Lets see if the Polarities match.

And so it happened. Not just that. It went on beyond that. More and more troubles for the movie, in terms of weather, money and cast. But everything seemed to come along with the audio release.

I was sure the movie will be out by 7th April. Then 14th April. Then May 1st. Then May 5th. May 19th. And now June 2nd.

Wait..

June 2nd or June 9th. Hmmp.

All the hypes seem to subside. Even though the songs are a hit (am i the only guy to tell this.. ? I dont find VV audio anywhere ) Iam quite doubtul of the impact the movie will make int he box-office. Iam loosing hope.

But tell me why, that excitement is still there... Yaheey !! June 2nd !!

The Left Index Finger and the Right to Vote !

Me and my father went to the polling booth. They didnt even care to look at my Voter's ID.

I pressed against Lok Paritran. I was expecting an Alarm to get triggered, if someone votes for 49 O or Lok Paritran. Luckily nothing like that happened.

My dad came out, and I never expected him ask that question to one Booth officer.

"I have voted. Where is the color TV, 5 KGs Rice, Computer and Gold Thali ?"

The booth officer looked at us both. The look was very sympathetic. He smiled at dad and asked
"enna sir, sowkkiyamaa ?"

He was an old friend of dad, i didnt know.

But I thought that was a brilliant question, my dad asked. I wish every TN Citizen asks for it.

May 8 2006 (also called as) The Next Five Years

New Photos on PhotoshopBlog

Kadamayai Sei ! Palanai Edhirpaarkkadhe !

Disclaimer : The mail is just a personal thought. It does not seduce you to any decision. Atleast, thats not the intention.

Hello,

I had this Opinion Poll conducted recently. And it was an amazing experience to see a trend.

It doesn't tell me anything decisive. I am aware that the laptop opinions wont kiss the ballot box.

It is not our opinion that will change, its only our Vote that has the power to change.

Here's the result of the opinions from Internet users whom I know, and whom I'm linked with.

This is what they thought. I'm not sure if their thought will reflect a common-man's thought.

You will most certainly witness a result that would make this Ratio absurd.

But I'm sure, if everyone who responded here voted, a difference will be made.

A subtle change will be made if the politicians are aware that many people are coming to Vote.

Monday is not just a holiday.. Not a day you can relax.

I know we have all been bored with the "Its your Responsibility" dialogue.

Unfortunately, thats reality.

Try this.. It will be a hot sunny day on Monday. It will be sick to stand in the long queue.

It will be more than irritating to travel to a Polling booth thats awkwardly located.

BUT, I assure you, You will feel good, on your way back.

You will feel that You have participated, in the shout.

The shout that can change your Future.

Make sure you speak.

Thanks

Keerthivasan Rajamani

Hindu Endraal Thirudan

Information Ctsy - IDLYVADAI (*Great job, Idlyvadai ! Keep them coming)

These were statements from the DMK Supremo Dr. M. Karunanidhi.. in my version, just Karunanidhi. Caste-based politics is in his blood and tongue. Why is there such an answer to such a question ? Why are the journalists so NUMB to take bullshit answers from politicians ?

When was the last time you heard J.Jayalalitha making politics out of CASTE ? I never did.

ADMK LEADING :) POLL NOW, IF YOU HAVENT

Kuchelan and Venugopalan

Heights of Plagiarism :)

Kuchelan got down from the bus. He is coming to Ayanavaram after nearly twelve years.

Before twelve years, he belonged there. The place where he was born, brought up, schooled and then unschooled. His family met a financial fluctuation, and couldnt educate him. Not just that. The family demanded him to abandon studies and take up work. Hotels and Mechanic shops. He was not meant for that. But fate forced him. He then went out of town. No one in Ayanavaram knew about him, after that.

Now, Kuchelan runs his own Hotel. Well, its just another Road-side tea shop, which also serves lunch and dinner. In the village that he runs, his business was not going to flourish, but it will not die. Kuchelan felt comfortable with the constant money he gets to run his family.

Did I tell you about Venugopalan. He was Kuchelan's best pal. Till their 9th standard, Kuchelan and Venugopalan were neck-to-neck for the second rank. They were together studying at Kuchelans home and playing at Venu's home. Venu's family was poorer than Kuchelan's. However Venu's father Vasudevan was adomant in educating Venugopalan. So they separated after Kuchelan left the school.

Now, Kuchelan had come to his home town to visit Venugopalan. He had learnt that Venu had recently given birth to a son. It felt good to hear the news. The aroma of the memories of his school days were still afresh in his mind. Only the memories of the address and topology of his ex-streets were sloppy. He hunted and found the places where his home used to be. It had become a slum, and his hut had been replaced by two huts.

He enquired about Venugopalan to many people. Bits and pieces of information were driving him crazy. He derived that Venu should either be two streets away from the slum. He didnt want to give up. He walked further.

Thats when it struck him. He had to buy something to Venu while visiting him. But why ? He was just his friend. There were no formalities between them, when they were young. What could change in twelve years ? Still, he couldnt convince his mind. He walked by a few road-side shops. What could he buy ? How much would it cost ? He had Rs. 45 in his hand. He would need Rs. 30 to go to his village. He immediately knew he wouldnt be able to buy any sweets. His mind was now beiginning to get convinced. No formalities among friends.

He couldnt just bear the struggle. He didnt want to show his poor hands to Venu. He wanted something in it, before shaking hands. BANANA !!! Venu's favourite. Kuchelan's dad used to work in marriage contracts. He brought home a lot of bananas, and Venu would empty them in a few hours. He used to be crazy about bananas.

He managesd to bargain one dozen Rasthali's for Rs. 13 and with an eased heart he began walking towards Vaikuntam Street.

He spotted a house with the name Venugopalan engraved outside. "Sri Illam" was the name of the house. It looked huge from the outside. Twelve years can certainly change things. He felt very very happy for Venugopalan. And a stinking feeling of shame crept in his mind. Im Poor, it thought.

The door opened after Kuchelan understood the usage of the calling-bell.

"Yes..", said the woman inside with a wierd look in the face.. who's this guy, it thought.

"Venugopalan ?"

"Come Inside..."... who's this person ?

The hall was twenty times the size of his hotel. He has never seen such richness. His school prayer hall was smaller than this.

"Please..sit down. Venu will come in a few minutes.. You are .....?"

He thought she could be Venu's wife. But when she said "Venu will come in a few minutes".. he decided she wasnt. Wife cant call names.

"Iam Kuchelan.... iam an old..."

"aha !! Namaskaram.. I know you. Venu has told a lot about you. How are you ?"

Releived.

"Iam Radha. Venu's wife."

Wife ?

"Yes.. I learnt that you gave birth to a baby-boy. How is the baby ?"

"oh ! he is fine.. cute... he is sleeping."

"One second. Let me go and tell him you are here. He would be so happy.. infact he wouldnt believe..."

Kuchelan smiled and watched her go upstairs. Wife ?

His eyes ate everything in the room with a surprise-flavour. So much of richness engraved. Venu has grown up in life. Real growth. They both were struggling for the Physics problems in Ninth standard. Now Kuchelana alone was struggling. He thought Venu would have become a manager by now. The leather sofa was very comfortable.

"Kuchelaaaaaa !! "

He turned back. He didnt realize that he stood up automatically on the voice. Venugopalan. His best pal. He had thought of this meeting before, and in that thought they both should be hugging now. But Kuchelan resisted. The richness around and poorness within put a barrier. He just smiled at Venu. The smile was real.

But Venu was breaking the barrier. He rushed and embraced Kuchelan. Huge hug. Warmth.

"Kuchelaaaa !! how are you.. how many many years.. ? how are you ?"

"How are you ? How happy am i to see you, venu."

"Sit.. sit... Radha, remember Kuchelan.. ?"

"Yes.. " Radha said serving Ice water in a glass-glass. She left them both and went to attend her son. She knew they had so much to talk.

They were speaking for a long time. Close to an hour. By now, Kuchelan had forgone all his feelings.. They both were that 9th standard kids. They had talked about everyone they knew in common.

BANANA !! They very thought brought back the inferiority complex. He had almost forgotten what he had brought for his dearest friend. But all the richness around him pushed him from the top of a cliff. Im so poor..

With so much dielemma, he placed his hands on the cover.

"whats that ?"

"Illaa... i just brought you some bananas...."

"AAAAHA !! Kodu Kodu !! Banana is something I have missed for years.."

Venugopalan forced the banana cover out of Kuchelan's hands and started executing the Rasthali, exactly the way he used to. Kuchelan had a lump in his throat.

"Radha is a health concious woman. No carbohydrates. No fat... I hate it.. but what to do.. Superaa irukku.. engeda vaangine... where did you buy ?"

Kuchelan did not answer, and Venu was not expecting a reply.. He was pealing off the next skin.

"Kuchela... be here with me da. I can give you a position in my company. We can bring back those old days..."

Kuchelan knew Venu would say that. Still he melted. He did not reply. He was just smiling.. Then they began talking again, about a lot of things that we did not know about.

Kuchelan began showing signs of leaving. Venu understood that.

"Kuchela ! I know you wouldnt accept anything from me. But I just want to say you something. Please do not hesitate to ask me. We both studied together. You could easily have been in my position. Fate had played. But my richness, my car and anything will not change me. Iam still your Venu. Please understand there are no formalities between us."

Kuchelan smiled, as he was wearing his Hawaai slippers outside the door. "Venu. Onnum Vendaamda. Nee ippadi oruththan enakkaaga irukkaradhe porum."

Kuchelan went forward and hugged Venugopalan.

He walked back with a happy heart.

The bus stopped and Kuchelan got out of it. It was a fast bus, with extra fare. He did not have Rs. 50. He began waiting for the normal bus. Twelve years has not changed much things.

Friendship has not changed in its essence.. be it Dwapara Yugam or Kali Yugam. We have been telling, friendship has gone materialistic. Not true. We have only started calling out ad-hoc relationships as friendships. The true-friendship is still rooten on this earth. Atleast, thats what Kuchelan was thinking.

ENTRY POLLS !

Tamilnadu 2006

Who do you think will make it to the throne in Tamilnadu Elections - 2006 ? AIADMK Alliance DMK Alliance view results

Be Good to your country

LET US SUPPORT LOK PARITRAN

Why Not ?

Sudarmani Jattigal

Aamir Khan is playing Ghajini in Hindhi.

AR Murugadoss is directing Aamir with the same bubbly Asin.

Music is by AR Rahman. Whaaw !

AR Mrugadoss did not do justice to Memento. He used just the Short-term memory loss as a punch-line to sell his movie... (Just like Shankar used MPD for Anniyan).

It will be interesting to see Aamir Khan act this.. He has shown versatality in DCH, Lagaan, Mangal Pandey and now RDB. BTW, hows Fanaa ?

AR Murugadoss anne, please correct your mistakes you made in Gajini, in the hindhi version. I will wait to see your corrected version. No Double Action villains for god's sake.

சீர்திருத்தம்

This post stands as an explanation for the previous post "Corruption free world".

It is not my dream to have a corruption free world. Its just on the manifesto of "Lok Paritran". The point was to tell you that You and I will not like a corruption free society. And as usual, my language spoiled the communication. Lets talk about that later, anyway.

Most of us think the society is corrupted. But a very few realize we are a part of the society. We are used to this. We are breathing it every second. We consider pure as toxic. We are that much used to impurity. Let me show you an example.

MPs got money from people to raise questions on the parliament. It was a cheap trick pulled by some third-rated media. But people were not surprised by the act, but they were taken aback by the amount paid. They couldnt digest that their MPs will go so cheap, not for Rs. 10,000. Now include me in they. We all thought MPs should be getting more.

Its just not going to happen by a political change. Not even by Gentlemen, Indians and Annians. Its simply not a joke. I hate to say Corruption is deep-rooted. The roots are not outside our windows.. it is inside our living room.

We are so much used to corruption, that we dont distinguish it. We think we can break the law. We have already made fun of the law. We watch movies, and scream at the Dada hero. We want him to kill. We have paid the metro-water truck driver to bring water to our streets rather than the next street, and he has come to your street with the water of the next street. We have paid the Traffic Constable money, when more than seven people travelled on our cars. We have used Corruption for comfort. But we think we dont like it. Its just like we dont like the dirty... but our body contains dirt.

I dont think You and I will be comfortable in a corruption free world. Sounds Ironical.. doesnt it.

As I've told you earlier, the point is not "India cannot become a corrption free country..".. Its just that WE WONT LIKE IT.

ஆப்பி ஸம்மர் !

சுட்டெரிக்கும் சூரியன்...
கொதிக்கும் அனல் காற்று
என
இம்சையாய்் இருக்கிற்து ஏப்ரல்.


மே வர்ரத்துக்கு முன்னாடி,
A/C வாங்குங்கோ !
கொடைக்கானல் போங்கொ !
False Ceiling போடுங்கொ !
Bare minimum, Fan Capacitor - அதையாவது மாத்துங்கொ!


இல்லேன்னா !
சூரியன் வெக்குற் ஆப்புல ந்ம்ம டாப்பு எகிறிடும், ஜாக்ர்தை !

A Corruption free India

Lok Paritran wins 2011.

"Stop ! Stop !!! Stop the bike..."

"sir.. sir.. please .. its getting late for me.. im in a hurry..."

"just Stop the bike.. stand there... i will come..."

He goes to the corner... parks his bike and comes to the TC.

"Sir.. im on a urgent..."

"Licence and RC book..."

"Sir.. im going on an emergency, i havent taken these documents..."

"arent you aware that you should be having these documents with you ?"

"sir.. please.. " he carasses his back pocket and imagines how much he had brought today..

"sir.. i have only Rs. 40 sir.. " he opens the purse and hands over the money..

"Are you trying to bribe me ?" the TC smiles... "Son, we are in a different phase.. we have become a corruption free society.. Please wait for the Mobile Court to come.. Pay the fine, get the challan and then you can leave.."

"Sir.. please.. is there any other way ?"

TC smiled again and started stopping the other bikes.. it was a monthly inspection..."Stop ! Stop.. stop the car...."

He went and started waiting for the mobile court..."Damn ! Those good old days !!!"

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BOTTOMLINE : I dont think we are going to like the corruption free world

Chennai Girls :)

The following is a comment made by Narayanan Venkitu (aka) Venkittu sir.

Keerthi,
How is the kuppai/kooLam in Mumbai.

On a personal note, I agree about he 'Bombay Girls'...! Pardon me chennai girls...this was true even in the mid 80's when I was in Bombay !

Thanks sir, for the comment. So, makkale, Hence the proof. If you dont get the point, read the post titled "Mumbai and Chennai".

Extended Experiences

Click here to read proper tamil on Firefox. (actually to see IE view inside Firefox).

To Inspire

in·spire (ĭn-spīr') definition on Answers.com

v., -spired, -spir·ing, -spires. v.tr.

1. To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence.
2. To fill with enlivening or exalting emotion: hymns that inspire the congregation; an artist who was inspired by Impressionism.
3. 1. To stimulate to action; motivate: a sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus.
   2. To affect or touch: The falling leaves inspired her with sadness.
4. To draw forth; elicit or arouse: a teacher who inspired admiration and respect.
5. To be the cause or source of; bring about: an invention that inspired many imitations.
6. To draw in (air) by inhaling.
7. Archaic.
   1. To breathe on.
   2. To breathe life into.

v.intr.

1. To stimulate energies, ideals, or reverence: a leader who inspires by example.
2. To inhale.

Pic Ctsy - Dinamalar. Photoshopped on Avyukta.

Mumbai And Chennai

Please dont think Iam a great guy who could spot the greatest differences between Madras and Mumbai, with just one month of stay in Mumbai. Iam just another great guy who could spot the greatest differences between Madras and Mumbai, with just one month of stay in Mumbai. :)

I could feel the complete difference, when I was out on my bike by 11 PM. Says it all. No Hotels. Less Traffic. Empty Streets and Snores from inside the houses. Chennai is dead after 10.30 PM, except for Strong hearted people who still watch Sun TV Serials beyond that time. My office hours at Mumbai, made me witness the night life in Mumbai (Dont think of the Dance Bars.. now). I can simply walk out of my office at 1.30 midnight, and order Rotis and Sabjis in any of the Hotels Iam free to choose at that time.

Other main differences - AUTOs and TAXIs. We can all build huge temples to these Auto Drivers and worship them. Frankly speaking, Chennai's Auto drivers are pathetic and sick.

Roads : Mumbai roads are AWKWARD. If you are driving on a two-wheeler, you will never have a smooth ride. Roads are not even, and a few insane brick tiles on the road will keep you jumping on the fuel tank. Chennai periodically gets good roads. Smooth roads. Well, what if you rode a four wheeler instead of a two-wheeler.. Oh ! I didnt tell you about the traffic-jams.

Traffic Jams are worse than Chennai, despite of wider roads and more Express ways. Of course, population is huge compared to Chennai. One thing is, they are used to traffic jams. I didnt see people frowinging, or putting their heads out of the car, and shouting at the driver on the front.

FOOD : You guys would have known. Two Simple sentences. In Chennai, you will get AUTHENTIC North Indian Food and as well as AUTHENTIC South Indian Food. In Mumbai, very few places give Authentic North Indian Food. And South Indian food... chancey illa. Sambhar and Coffee likers will hate Mumbai from the bottom of the stomach.

Trains.. : I pass

Life style : Amazing. It made me feel im from some broken nation. Richness and Poorness are punjent in Mumbai. Either they are filthy rich, or very poor. How many Honda CRVs did you see in Chennai ? That many, you will see in just 4 minutes on Wester Express Highway. Where does Mumbai people get money from ?

Girls : Oh yeah ! One great thing about Mumbai.. Girls and their awesome sense of dressing. Its not that they look good, their sensible way of dressing makes them look great. There is a political statement that I'd like to make about Chennai girls here. But Im sure it will create some chaos (even with my tiny popularity on the blog). So, I will not tell. Just understand I have a potential political statement to make (Wow !Feels good).

Overall, even when I rate things and valuate them, even though Mumbai takes more points - Iam a cruel Master... I flunk Mumbai and give distinction to Chennai, like as if the whole exam was unnecessary.

I Love Madras. I blindly love Madras.

ஹே................ ! தந்தன தந்தன தன்னா ! !!

Mom.. Dad.. Sister.. Tejaswini..

Avyukta... Activa...

Home :)

ITS HOT !!

Find it Yourself.. Its pretty simple. Good Luck

Google Calendar - Get organized

For those of you who doesnt know already, here's Google Calendar.

Closely integrated with your GMail Account, it is an amazing Calendar that you will love to maintain.

Cellphone Notifications , Importing Calendars, Public Calendar Search and many many more. Iam not sure how much use I can make out of it. But many Professionals can use it.

You are seeing an Event that was created for the MMM - Madras MetBlog Meet. The Chennai MetroBlogging Bloggers are meeting at the Amethyst on this Sunday.

Inviting people is so easy now, and their responses get updated on our Calendar (and so on theirs). Also, We can have Public Calendars, that people can search on.

The feature here i like the most is - Quick Add. "Discussion with Madhav on Online Arch at 3.30pm tomorrow" will add a event on our calendar with Apt entries on that time - that day. Super. :)

BTW, If you are interested to particiapte in Chennai Metroblogging please feel free to Join the meeting. Just drop in an email if you are free on Sunday.

Aasai

Pulavar Keeran used to say the following.

"ஆசை எனப்படுவது என்னவென்றால், ஒன்றின் மீது அளவற்ற பற்றும் மோகமும் கொண்டு, அதை அடைய எத்தனித்து, பின்னர் அடைந்து, அடைந்தபின் அடைந்த்ததினால் தேவைப்படும் மற்றொன்றின் மீது பற்று கொள்வதென்பதாகும்."

Perpetual

Avyukta hit 50000 recently. I didnt have photoshop to make a special wallpaper..

Can someone make me a good wallpaper commemorating the occasion ? Best ones get into Avyukta Photoshop Blog.. try it out.

He joins ADMK !!! Whos next ?

The Nelson Manickam Road of London.

"Porambokku ! Bemani ! Orama poda !! Vootla sollittu vandhhuttiya ?"

"Ayye !! Moodhevi ! Signal vuzhundha naan yen Runwayla ninnuttu irukken.."

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Click picture for the bigger version. You've gotta see this BIG. So Click and view it full, first.

I was doing this on Saturday night. Going places on Google Earth. Airports are always a fantacy, for me. I have visited almost all the big and interesting airports on this earth, of course through Google Earth.

And this view of Heathrow Airport, London was Whaaw !!

With all the cheap airways rushing into the Indian skies, We could find a similar surge of Air traffic soon on the domestic airports of India. Thanks, Air Deccan.

What change Reliance did to the algorithm of the mobile market, Air Deccan has done it on the Air Travels.

I wish someone changes the Plasma TV markets like this.. :)

Kavi (means Kurangu in Tamil) Arangam

Howzaaat !! I opened MS Paint and a few strokes.. Black and Yellow splashes... I had successfully made a Karunanidhi.. Gawd.. Im creative. (Kashta kaalam.. hmm).

Blame it on Mumbai.. i was watching some TV yesterday.

I used to long for these occasions, early days. But you know, Plenty makes things unworthy (I wanna copyright protect this phrase ;).

Sun TV usually has Pattimandram. Solomon Pappayya is the Aasthaana judge, and it used to be a lively and interesting discussion forum. But off late, its just a comedy show. Raja comes and talks about his wife and then about Namitha, wins some claps and goes off.

Im not sure if yesterday had a similar Pattimandram, but i saw Vaali, Vairamuthu, Abdul Rahman and Pa. Vijay along with Karunanidhi on a Kavi Arangam. I was ignorant enough to assume that the program would be good. But a few lines from Pa. Vijay made me realize it was a cheap political meeting. They vehementally criticized Jayalalitha and the Govt, in poetic Tamil.

Read the story of yesterday, here, if you missed it on Sun TV.

Kavidhai Variyin Suvai, Artham Puriyum Varai :) All the poets were in high praise for Karunanidhi. It looked so cheap. Pay four poets and ask them to praise Karunanidhi, and buy votes. Frankly speaking, I have heard people praise Karunanidhi's Tamil, but I havent witnessed some extra-ordinary speeches from him. They were all too political. May be he spoke well, before i was born. I like Vaiko in that aspect. Sense or Non-sense.. the way he expresses is admirable. Straight to point.

I wonder when Sun TV will stop using the media for showscasing DMK. Im not against it. I dont want any media to be un-biassed. I like biassed news. But DMK is simply not worth for a media like Sun TV to patronize.

Happy New year - Viya !

Noodhanam !

"Hello !"

"Yes.."

"Im calling from AirBell. This is for your address verification.. You card is marked for deactivation.. Can you please come to the AirBell office, before 2 PM today.."

"What ? No, Im busy right now.. i dont understand why it is being deactivcated.."

"Sir, its just a simple formality.. if you are busy can you send someone else with your address proof"

"No. thats not possible.. why the hell are you deactivating my connection.. I have to know the reason now.."

"Sir, Im just a helpdesk executive. Can you atleast tell me over phone your address details ?"

"Yeah.. thats better"

"You can just tell me the details, and i shall verify it. Your Full name as you gave while enrolling for AirBell ?"

"Bharat Kumar Selvamani"

"Your Address is "

"F2 RTS Flats East Mada Street, Ayanavaram"

"Your Company Name and Full address.."

"Infowares Technologies, Teynampet, Chennai."

"Since when are you having this Conenction.."

"Feb 2006.."

"thank you sir.. I have verified the address and they are right. I will communicate to the communication center.."

"yeah.. whatever.."

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a few days later

"Hello.. Can i talk to Mr. Bharat..."

"Yes. "

"Bharat, im calling from Nixor People Management services. We learnt that you are a Software Engineer at Infowares.. How many years of experience do you currently posses ?"

"3 Years.."

"Well, We have an opening that suits your profile. This has an onsite opportunity for six months and then extendable based on the performance... If you dont mind can you tell me your current CTC ?"

"4.5 Lacs per annum"

"And.. what would be your expectation, Bharat ?"

"ill be happy with anything above 5.4 lacks.."

"Can you please tell me your email id.. Bharat.."

"s_bharatk@yahoo.com"

"Thanks Bharat, I will get in touch with you later.."

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and a few more days later

"Hello.."

"hello Sir.. can i talk to Mr. Bharat"

"Yes.."

"Good evening Mr. Bharat. We are calling from IVKI Bank. Sir, you have been selected for our Gold Card program. Sir, would you like to enroll for a lifetime free gold card offer ?"

"No .Thanks.. Im not interested"

"Sir, Please let me brief you on the key features of this card. Sir, this Gold card from IVKI Bank is a Lifetime free card. Sir, we are offering you very very low interest rates, and you can pay after 45 days of purchase.."

"Look.. im not interested.."

"Sir, we are offering a 1 week trip to Colombo as an introductory offer. You can also win a Maruthi Swift on a lucky draw.."

"1 week trip to colombo.. for everyone who sign up ?"

"Yes sir.. It is a very limited offer sir.. a win-win game. Would you like to join.."

"Yes.. but i dont want to hurry.."

"Sir, I can ask our representative to contact you in your home... Assuming you are in office right now, when will you be at home.."

"Can you ask him to come to my office.."

"No. sir.. we can ask him to visit home anytime you want.. "

"No.. I reach home only by 11.30 PM... "

"Oh.. I can have him drop the broucheres to anyone at home, today evening.. You can fill it up, and drop it in any of our banks..."

"Well, no one is at home... You understand my situation ? please ask him to come to my office.."

"Alright sir.."

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Just 3 calls will do. Whats your number ?

Can you take the order..

Yes sir, what would you like to have ?

yes..
1 Aloo Mutter (gas)
2 Butter Naan (cholestrol)
1 Crispy Veg Fry (High Oil Content)
1 Coke (Super !)

And please take this water away.. and get one Bislery Bottle (Health Concious Indian)

Aarambichuttaangayya ! Aarambichuttaangayya !

Pic Ctsy - The Hindu

The DMK Don has begun his campaign from his ever favoutire Chepauk constituency.

I wish the Lok Paritran had contested here. Anyway, they are contesting in 1000 lights where the "Vito Corleone" is appearing.

More news on Lok Paritran's TN Election Agendas here.






Hey ! Stop.. look at this picture on the top. Look at the outstretched waving hands.. and look at the smile on Karunanidhi's face.


Lok Paritran ?

மாவீரனும் ஒரு நேர்மையும் கை கோர்த்துக் கொள்ள
அகராதியோ அது ராகவன் என அர்த்தம் சொல்ல !
அதிகாரமோ ஆர்ப்பாட்டமோ இவன் பேச்சில் இல்லை
முன் ஆய்வதில், பின் பாய்வதில் இவன் புலியின் பிள்ளை..

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மச்சான் பேரு மதுர !! நீ
நின்னு பாரு எதிர... நான்
றக்க கட்டி பறந்துவரும்..
ரெண்டு காலு குதுர !!

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No inferences here.. Just a funny feeling.

"Innaikku Sri Rama Navami.. Nooru dhadavai Sri Ramajayam Ezhidhapporen..."

"aaha.. Sri Ramajayamnnu Type pannittu copy-paste pannidungolen... "

:)



Coming Soon !

Google Talk Me !

Google Talk takes an upgrade. More features.. and you know how google leaps on upgrades.

The look and feel, all of a sudden looks much enhanced.

We still need the conference, and the Webcam feature. Thats all Google needs to incorporate, and them not doing this for long keeps me confused.

If you arent using Google Talk yet, I'd suggest you start using now.

Get Google Talk here.

You all know why i like google talk.. Speed. God Speed.

In Yahoo messenger, I get responses lapsed, and also very late.. It will be like answer the first question, when the second question is asked.

Their move to pull in more people to Google Chat is a half-success with the coming of Google Chat through GMail. It is difficult to pull in the majority of the public who believes in just Yahoo !

My friend was taught in a leading computer institute in Chennai, that internet means Yahoo.com

Happy Birthday Dude ! (the lazygeek style ;)

Sri Rama Navami today.
Pic ctsy - Hindu Web Graphics

VV - Coming Soon Coming Late !

What is that i hear ?

Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu wont be releasing as per dates. No April 7th and not even April 14th. Only close to May end. OMG ! Thats really bad.. the movie is been suffocating with many troubles ever since the beginning. And pushing the dates subsides the hype.

The Audio is already rocking, and "Manjal Veyyil" is played even in Mumbai. (Guess who plays it;).

I was telling my friends early on, when the movie shifted across various producers.. "Machchan ! neeyum naanum aalukku noothambadhu roova pottudhaan indha padaththai mudikkaum pola irukku.."

I see chances for that.

Everyone is Someone's Fool

Nithya had a comfortable feeling looking at Ajay. She always had wanted to impress him. He is a cute guy. At 29 not many people look this young and handsome. To her, he was the dream man.. the Handsome.

Leela was Ajay's mom. She had to wait every night, before she sleeps. Ajay would come late and have his so-called dinner and sleep with his future worries. Ajay, who was Leela's pride had grown into her sense of tension and irritation. She wanted him to get married. "Let her wait for him.. he will be her headache then..". She had Nithya in her mind. Sweet girl.

Vishvat, the next door kid was always afraid of Ajay. The kid refrained from playing in Ajay's home whenever he was inside. Ajay would yell at him and commend him "Do this.. Dont do this".. No one's like Leela nani. To him Ajay uncle was a terror.

Very far away from them all was Kalyani aunty, the inevitable NRI relative of Ajay. She used to make a conversation with Ajay involved in it, whenever the topic was about education. Ajay was a State rank holder, and her daughter wasnt much of an educationalist. So, she would talk like.. "even such a great State Rank holder couldnt get a proper seat in college.. then think about Suchitra.. Education these days have become business..hai na ?".. To her Ajay was just a subject.

Prabhat Uchat was always with a proud smile, where-ever he takes Ajay with. He will introduce Ajay to any person. "State Rank Holder. Now working on the Top MNC.. what company is that, Ajay ?"... He wont remember the name Virtusa, no matter how many times Ajay told him. It wasnt important, however. Prabhat was also searching for a good girl for Ajay. Ajay was a proud trump card for Prabhat, which he will never throw off.

Suchitra (remember Kalyani Aunty ? Her daughter.. actually, Her dull-head daughter) never liked Ajay. he was just too much. Though Ajay didnt do anything intentionally, whatever he did will result in a ill-speech from ma. She would deliberately compare Suchitra with Ajay. "I give you better facillities than that Leela does to Ajay.. still you wont study.. Next mid-term.. i want marks.. otherwise ill slaughter you.. ".. Damn you Ajay. Damn you.

Randolph was six months old to India. "Has Ajay verified it ?".. "yes Sir, he has..".. "well then Go ahead !". He never doubts Ajay's works. And Ajay has never given a chance. He has been exuberant in his work. Smart chap. Randolph wanted to give Ajay a good raise this year. He wanted to keep him. He didnt want to loose such an employee. He should pay two resources for this volume of work in the US. Ajay was cheap and good.

Tamil girls easily fall for North indian guys. I have seen that happen. For example, Vishnupriya who was on a assignement to Pune for just 3 weeks, fell in love with Ajay. She will be proposing to him next friday. She will leave to Madurai, the next day. Happy or Sad, she couldnt predict. Hmm. Ajay.

Debarana couldnt even stand Ajay for a single minute. He has teased her in the beginning of college days. Then something happened and he fell in love with her. After that he has been mad after her. She openly cut him off, and started insulting him in public. He even misbehaved twice. She could only slap him ith her slippers. Ajay was an arrogant little trouble maker.

Ajay just thought about himself. Iam a creative person he thought, staring at the painting he had just finished. He then thought of defining himself by his attributes.. he was struck.

Ajay was now kneeling down in front of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. "Swamiji. Who Am I ? "...

Most of you guys got it right.

Tejaswini is the name of my niece. Kinda cute, aint it. The baby is cuter than the name, believe me.

I was in Mumbai today, missing the Naming funtion. However, I was using my cellphone to tell the name of the kid in its ears.

"Tejaswini... Tejaswini... Tejaswini"

It would have been the best commercial if Hutch had sponsored it :)
"You and I... In this beautiful world. "

BTW, I watched Crash. I am having this delicate feeling.. It somehow reminded me of Anbe Sivam.. If Crash can win an Oscar, so can Anbe Sivam.

T E J A S W I N I
T E J A S W I N I
T E J A S W I N I

Being Cyrus.. just the way i feared

This was the first time i was inside the Fame Adlabs theatre in Andheri. Quality theatre and the ticket counter asked me and my friend, if we were sure that we were above 18 years of age. I just smiled at him, and he nodded.

I was shocked when they played the National Anthem in the beginning of the movie. Im not sure about the use of it, but I know it existed in Chennai theatres too. Why was that removed ? hmm..

Then they screened Being Cyrus. Oh Holy Crap !

The movie is technically very good.. but has a very simple Illogical story. Tamil audience have seen it many times as a sub-movie(a flashback part in a movie). Im not sure if this kind of story telling is new to Bollywood, but I wasnt impressed.

The Director, Homi Adajania, has taken a very easy story and trusted it on Saif Ali Khan. He's got a very good acting skill, but that isnt very necessary in this movie. Dimple Kapadia, Naseerudin Shaw, Boman Irani and most of all Honey Chaya have acted their part well. Only unfortunately the story isnt that thirsty to suck out their potentials.

There are twists and turns in the movie. Intellgent audience will find easy-and-sloppy logical mistakes. The other normal mass like me will find it extremely confusing. This movie speaks English completely and some bad-words in Hindhi. The editing and camera works well.

The Soundtrack is the most awesome department in the movie. Amazing music in the background. World-class.

I get sick when some mediocre effort like Being Cyrus gets so much of attention. Just becuase the movie speaks english, and just because the movie is close to reality, it cant be called a great movie.

It is the Debut effort of the director. People ! Dont give him the wrong idea.. Fail him :)

If you remember my previous post, I read a review which said "Being Cyrus is an obsessive, inconclusive, disorderly, and strangely humane story about an outsider struggling to get inside himself. " - What the heck.. Either he went to a different movie, or I was out of minds.

Gudi Padwa here

Today is Gudi Padwa... Meaning Maharashtrian New Year..

Whats so good about it.. ? The production server will not run, so we work for extra hours on the Development server. What a Holiday ! Damn.

Its also Ugadi !

How many New Years we have in India.. Hmmm !

I told my Taxi Driver.. "Happy Gudi Padwa..."

He said "Yes Sir.." :)

Being Virus !

Any comments on the movie ? Am plannign to watch it this weekend.

I've read reviews of this movie, and they are not very interesting though. It says the movie has an Interesting twist. Who likes interesting twists anymore ?

One review says - "Being Cyrus is an obsessive, inconclusive, disorderly, and strangely humane story about an outsider struggling to get inside himself. ".. Damn, I hate these stuffs..

Other review says its a Black Humour.

Hmmp.. Even though tons of Sleazy movies get produced, a one or two like this regularly comes from Bollywood. Very good.

By the way, my colleague says Pattiyal is extra-ordinary. He says the Audience remains silent for the last 15 minutes, and the climax is very impressive. Well, thats adding to anxiety.. He also said, the movie somehow resembles Kuruthippunal.. Appdiyaa ?

Ponniyin Selvan

Vallavarayan Vandhiyaththevan climbed on his vehicle. It looked like a Platform with a tiny podium, like a flat scooter with no tyres. It had a display over which Vandhiyaththevan made a thumb impression.

"Welcome Mr. Vandhiyathevan.. Where do you want to go today ?"

"Take me to Aazhvaarkkadiyan's residence. I need to be there for the Secret meeting.."

"Yes Mr. Vandhiyathevan. We might need to stop at the Mechs. I had communicated and ordered for a replacement battery. Approve ?"

"Alright.. But please make it quick. I need to be there at the meeting on time.."

"I understand.. It will be done in a giffy."

The Pushpaga Vimaanam (that was the sticker pasted on its hood) rose up to 80 feet, and whoozed into a flash.

Vanthiyathevan enjoyed the travel at this time of the day.. when the city was tired at homes with all the glittering lights. Very less traffic on the skies.

The software sounded... "Would you like to stop by at the near by Mc Donalds for a Happy Meal. One full square for just Rs. 120, Sir ?"

"No. Just take me to the place i wish to.. Damn you trial version vehicles. Is there a setting in you, i can turn off these Ads ?"

"Negative Sir. You could turn off these ads, by regisatering this product. Would you like to register now, or.."

"No. Stop that. Just drive the god damn thing.."

The Viamanam reached the Mech shop. There were no Humans there, as usual. The battery was replaced, and they drove out.

"Incoming message from Aazhvarkadiyan's residence. Read now ?"

"Yes.."

"Its a parking instruction.. never mind. Its for me"

They descended and the ship travelled elsewhere to park itself.

It was a bloggers meet.

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Inside

There was a huge spherical crystal ball. It was some kind of receiver, and display unit. It was a remote surveilance unit. They were surveiling over the Pazhuvettarayars conversation with Nandhini. The Crystal Ball was streaming videos from the sky-spy cams (like the ones that come in Deception point) hovering over Periya Pazhuvettarayars residence.

They both had cracked the plot that they were planning. Vandhiyathevan messaged to Sendhan Amudhan to come there.

Sendhan Amudhan was a veteran Blogger, whos blog had great hits.

Aazhvarkkadiyavan laid out their strategy.

"Sendhan amudhan will podcast the surveilance video on his blog. Everyone will link to it.. and we will bring a huge uprise..."

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To Be Continued


PS : Just took out the name. No intention to pull the Novel.. Im a great fan of the book and the character names there.

Sketch Up your Dreams

How long did you want to design a home of your dreams.. ? But, you have failed miserably with the rigid softwares like 3d home and many other things.. I had all those animation softwares from my friend.. but they are not as easy as the end product appears.. and are certainly not fun working with.

Now, here's relief to that. You just need the thought.. and a few simple mouse clicks and drags will build anything 3D.. just like how I've designed this house.. Well, I did not have proper breakfast.. kindly excuse me.

I used SketchUp (Sounds like Ketchup). This is the next Google Application that can easily rock your minds if you have the need. Go Here..to get it (Trial Version)

Not just houses, you can easily create 3D objects and apply textures and mend it with other photo editing applications. You could also export into .dwg files so that other Design applications can understand your creation. Perspective views are good.

31 MB.. If you have free internet, just give this a try. Get freaky. Send me your dream home.. Lets see how creative (or Wierd , whichever the case may be) you can get.

Vadu Maanga is Super Star ??

Read the source here, or the gist here.

Vijay is the 'Super Star in Waiting' in Kollywood, said veteran director K Balachander.

The master director, who brought out the 'Super Star' in Rajinikanth, taking part in the audio release function of the devotional album Aanaimuganae Aarumuganae rendered by Shoba Chandrasekar (Vijay's mother), said 'Vijay has all it takes to become a super star. He is sought after by the masses'.

I understand there's already a War between Bala and others in the previous post on Sivaji (Ubayam : Thennavan). But soon after that, now i have a furious disagreement to make on this statement. K Balachander might have foreseen his disciples Rajinikanth and Kamalhaasan's future. But on Vijay, I think he might go wrong.

The way i see it, Vijay will loose himself if he follows the same trend.. He should not fear failures, for trying differently. People easily make lame excuses. I have heard that KS. Ravikumar has said "I made Puriyaadha Pudhir and Cheran-Paandiyan.. But people appreciated Cheran-Paandiyan much much better than the other. I understood the People's taste.. and so, I switched to Masala from then on..."

Same way, Viay fears to take risks on different roles. I wonder how long people will watch the same type of movies.. I can say the name of a movie by watching a scene. (Not bad, anyone can do it..) But Vijay's movies, off late, I simply cant guess which movie it belongs to. Same kind of intro songs..

One Word : STEREOTYPIC.

However, this is just what i think. But I have seen high-spirit Vijay fans screaming and rejoicing their God. Thats a great factor for the making of a Superstar.

I dont have the math to disprove K Balachander. But I somehow feel, VIJAY CANT.

The Pleasure of Growth

"நீ ஏண்டா என் பேனாவை எடுத்தே ?"

"அப்படித்தாண்டி எடுப்பேன்.. என்ன பன்னுவ ?"

"டீ யா ? அம்மா பாரும்மா என்னை டீ போட்டு கூப்பிடறான்.."

அம்மா வந்தாள்.

பளார்.. !! "டீ போட்டு கூப்பிடுவெ ? இனிமே கூப்பிடுவியா ? " பளார்..

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அக்காவும் தம்பியும் தூங்கியிருந்தனர்.. "ரெண்டு பேரையும் சமாளிக்க முடியலைன்னா.. நாழிக்கு நாழி சண்டை.. ஓயாத சண்டை.. இப்பொவே இந்த கதி.. பெரியவாள் ஆனப்பறம் ரெண்டும் என்ன பன்னப்போறதோ தெரியலை.."

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"அச்சிச்ச்சிச்ச்ச்சு... என் செல்லமே.. செல்லக்குட்டி.. பட்டுக்குட்டி..." ... விசு விநோதமான பாஷயில் குழந்தையைக் கொஞ்சிக்கொண்டிருந்தான்...

குழந்தைக்கு ஒன்றும் புரிந்ததாய்த் தெரியவில்லை.. கை காலை உதரியது.. ஒரு கை அவன் பேக்கட்டில் மாட்டிக் கொண்டது...

"பேணா வேணுமாடி தங்கம்... மாமா பேணா வேணுமா ? ந்தா ந்தா ந்தா.... புடிப்புடிப்புடி..."

லதா சிரித்தாள்..

More than Happy

I was stressed and pissed off for the past week..
One niece came into this world (My World), and relieved all with her first smile..

Please buy One Mysorepa and have a bite.. Iam Keerthi Mama :)

Lets Take Chennai to the World

This Movie Will be a Legend, whether its a hit or not.. You know why ;)

Mumbai Statistics

3 of 5 drivers with whom I drove to Office, were named Sharma ! Should be a co-incidence or should be their last name. I spoke to them in my MALALAI (Not read as Mazhalai) hindhi and they responded in their MALALAI English.. If you knew both the languages and were sitting in the front seat, you would have died of laughter. Just imagine Pasupathy's english in Majaa.. that types.

Most of my talks was about Raj Thakarey.. and the Dharavi area slums. I take a almost 2 hour journey to office.. so I make conversations, which neither of us understand.

Every corner of the street has a glossy banner of Raj Thackarey thinking in different poses. All his gestures were majestic, and he has the poise.. i feel. The Taxi driver told me that he was really powerful and has very good image built over the Student community. That sounded like real power. I have also heard that Bal Thackray had similar Auro over the student .. wonder what the student community is doing in Tamil Nadu.. (I know they cant even win the protest for the Cell phones and Color codes)..

FYI - Raj Thakarey is Bal Thakarey's nephew.

Guys, One good thing about Mumbai is the Taxi and Auto system. Not as corrupt as Chennai is. Simple example.. when I leave home at night (close to midnight).. i wont hear "Saar.. midnight aayidichu sir.. emptyaa return varanum saaar.. paathu pottu kodunga saar..".. Instead, this Taxi driver (most probably his name is Sharma) screws the meter in style and steers his 20 year old Premier Padmini car. Hmm.. i wish this happens in Chennai too.

Hey, dont think Im becoming a traitor to Chennai. Scroll down to see my pulambals on Mumbai.. But Nalla vishayam irundha solli thaane aaganum (? Dhoda !!)

A sunny day inside the Taxi

Story !

The taxi stopped in the same old clumsy street of Dharavi. Im not a rich guy.. only because my company pays my travel Im on this taxi. I usually keep my car windows closed for the fear of those eunuchs who will "Raasa ! Raasa " and get money. That somehow keeps me embarassed. So, i dont even mind the suffocation inside..

Todays got unusual traffic jam. I mean, just this place.. usually its a free ride here. But not today.

I was sitting cursing the Sun and the traffic. I concentrated a little outside.. This city Mumbai is a little different. The poverty is very obvious here. Both the sides of the road, you will find people on platforms taking bath, eating food, washing clothes and the rest of the things. They are clearly homeless. There are others who have built two story huts. They are capable of living with their so called income in Mumbai. Chennai has poverty, but not this visible. We've gotr sky-scraper huts here in Mumbai.

I was thinking all this, as if I was the Financial Minister who wants to reform all this on a single signature. Thats when I noticed that lady in Red saree watching me for a long time. She should have been watching me ever since the Taxi halted. She had a kid standing close to her. Should be her daughter. Or Son ? I couldnt make out. Should be a son. He was wearing a dirty trouser. His face was showing that he hasnt had good food.. since days. I always feel bad about hungry people. In Iruvar, Karunanidhi will say "Rich people should not come to politics.. Caste system should abolish.. There should be no brutality" and so on.. but MGR will tell him "No one should be Hungry.. there should not be a situation that a family suffers from hunger..".. I liked that scene for that dialogue from MGR. Im probably forcing myself to feel bad about this.. but im usually not a guy who is so kind and donate a lot to charity.. just that now i have time for that.

Now this short guy looked like coming towards me.. I closely watched him. He wasnt coming himself. He was being pushed. By her.

I wasnt sure why.. but i think it was going to be for begging.. what else could be it.. My hand involunteerly made sure the Window lever was fully turned.. and quickly pretended like sleeping. I made sure the transition wasnt deliberat.. but why am i reacting like this.. I can simply say no ! but i hate to do that. I wish no one comes up to me, begging for money.

I slowly watched out of my closed eyes. The boy hadnt progressed. He was reluctant. He has not done this before and looked like he feels bad, as him mom was compelling him to do so. This is cruel, i thought. Forcing a kid to beg.. attrocious. He ran back.. but was caught by his hair. The child should have shouted.. couldnt hear any sound from behind the windows. She slapped him twice.. he broke into tears.. She then pushed towards me.. now the kid came walking fater towards me. My pretention was already over when the kid was beaten.

I wished the traffic cleared and the taxi started. But it did not..

Knock knock..

I was already looking at him. I was staring actually. He made some gestures.. he wanted money.. he was showing his stomach. Boy.. he was hungry. There wasnt a lie in his gesture. Poor fellow. I had already decided to give some money. Only how much was the dielemma. Sometimes i have wanted to be very generous. (Dont be dismayed, its a matter of 2 digit cash.. thats all). I had planned as of now for Rs. 10..

But there was also a parallel thought. This guy will start begging from now. All the more if he was successful on his first attempt he will choose the same gesture.. the bread winning gesture. He will not attempt to get money in a proper way. I dont reccomend education. But not begging. However he is going to be begging.. but why should i inaugurate.

Not listening to my mind... i opened the window.. "sikkudhunna.. anna anna! rendu naala saapidalanna.. pasikkudhunna.." Tamil.. yes. Dharavi is mostly the residence of the Tamil people.. most of them very poor.

Only two things.. I dont give him any money.. that will disappoint him and chances are that he wont beg anymore.. Or I give him money and dont think too much.. I helped him to eat once.. why do i care if he begs further or not. Im least bothered.. i just would get a great feeling about the donation..

Ok i have decided to give the money to the crying kid. The woman who had sent her.. she could not even be his mother.. was about to have a smile with pride..

I was digging the pocket.. thats when it dawned on me. I did not have change. Only a few hundred rupee notes.. not even coins..

"anna anna.. ! pasikkudhunna.. "

The traffic just cleared..

"Chillarai illappa !! ", i said sadly. The woman was now disappointed..

I sadly watched his face go back through the window, as my taxi progressed.

Oh yes.. a few good things about Mumbai

Shopping.. Me my friend and a Canadian colleague went around the streets of Colaba.. the Leather Market and the Book shops.. the Marine Drive and the Taj. Because we had this Canadian friend, the decorated elephant made of wood which usually costs 200 bucks costed Rs. 650.. from then on, when he sees something interesting, he tells that to us, and he goes and hides somewhere. We get him things cheaper.. Hmmp.

We went to the Prince of Wales museum.. Foreigners are charged Rs. 300 per ticket and Indians are charged Rs. 10. I was proud and safe to be an Indian. Duh ! We went through the museum and were delightfully bored instantly. We went into a art gallery there.. after few minutes of starting at the ambiguous art we said to each other "The Air conditioning is really very good here.."

Books.. I got some books really cheap here. I got a few of Paulo Coelho books (I need some spiritual uplift when Im emotionally broken).... 3 of them for 200 bucks.

Food.. I hate mumbai for the Sweet Sambar they make and the Enormous impotency to make good coffee. Lots of Family Restaurants and Bar. I still have no clue of this culture. Yesternight dinner, i saw a man with his family drinking hot drinks. He and his wife drinking while their kids are watching them. Is this a foolish culture, or Am i so immature to accept these things.. am not sure. I wish these things dont come to Chennai.. or are they already there ?

Traffic... whoops.. guys i gotta leave now..

Tharai Ticket !

When I was on the Escalator to Gate 4 in Chennai Airport, one Kid in Gate 1 asked

"Ammma ! Ivaallaam Balcony ticketaaa ?"

Kids say the darndest things.. oh yeah..