I was asleep for a while. Then I raised my hand clapping in response to a wonderful song. When I say wonderful, all of us sing, dance, and clap. But mind you, that particular moment was unforgettable because the magnificent sun’s presence made things so humble.
Author: P U Krishnan
First things first. I am one of those retired chaps who are young at heart. I watch cricket matches and jump for joy when Tendulkar scores yet another century. I read newspapers and books too, though I am not crazy about them. I think I have a mind free from hatred and I owe it to the wonders of nature and music. I scribble something now and then and call myself a writer!
Though I have settled in Ooty, a lovely hill station in Tamil Nadu—I must emphasize the fact that I was born and brought up in Tellicherry in North Kerala and studied in the good old Government Brennen College. Of and on, my mind goes back to my ancestral house at Tiruvangad in Tellicherry in front of an ancient Sri Ram temple. I am indebted to this wonderful place which inculcated in me a love for cricket and literature. But all said and done, I am an Indian first.
Salem Mango – Shit!
Every day, some incidents cross my mind and I walk up and down to give life and blood to such incidents. “Yah! I got it!†This time, the incident was one between a tuition teacher and his students that we got to witness from our balcony back in Thalasseri. The tuition teacher was teaching multiplication …
Happy Vidhayrambam
India is one of the countries where education gets wide publicity through several religious festivals dominated by art and music. Though people, by and large, are more interested in the cultural aspects of these festivals, the children look forward to the gifts that are piled up in every room. Whatever it be, such festivals become …
Summer Showers
The on again and off again experience had to be brought to an end, an attention had to be on the nearest and best school for children. We seemed to overcome such a situation and the kids were able to face such a situation quickly by scoring high marks in English and other subjects. So …
Happy go lucky
As far as I was concerned, Ooty to duty was quite a distance. Not that I was getting vexed with my job or family life but owing to my friendly approach with my colleagues who were attached to me to a great extent (they needed a helping hand, of course). But at home, it was …
Dignity of labor?
During one of my visits to Ooty, I came across a college student who seemed to be on the look out for a job and I told him about the Milk Society. He burst into laughter and told me, “Do you want me to be a cowboy in a nice place like this… Do you?†…
All is well that begins well!
Yah! One of my co-workers looked hear and there and opened the topic, “so, you are one of our colleagues…” I nodded. “Well, don’t worry”, he assured. Before I could react, he continued, “what is your salary?” “Hundred plus,” I responded. “Wow! That shows that you are our section head?” “May be.” “Your position is …
Friends, Hi!
If you are addicted to newspapers and wait for it from 6am everyday, you keep walking up and down till the newspaper boy knocks the door. Your next step will be turning the paper, “OK!” “Well and good!” your eyes turn around till you come across the all important headline, which will be drawing the …
Appadi podu!
Just to get a start
If there is a will, there is a way. I do agree with this. One may have umpteen ways but the will to make it active is somewhat difficult. One way to make yourself active is to sing some of your favorite songs (whether you are a singer or not, try again and again. Your …