It is very clear that migrant workers are in a hurry to go back, mainly because of the uncertainty. But they may also wish to be home as long as possible, especially during a calamity. On top of this, on a normal day, these workers cannot afford to leave as and when they please, so …
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.
Morning routine
Thamasoma Jyothirgamaya!
Cheerful!
Summer rains…
It was raining, raining all the way. It is inspiring. But it’s very cold. Be bold!
Resilient India
Countries like India always face some sort of problems resulting from various inner difficulties caused by change of climate, or some such unforeseen disasters that also affect several other countries. Anyway, India knows how to face them. Let’s hope for the best.
Phone call during a lockdown
At a time when the nation was undergoing several problems resulting from certain unavoidable circumstances, I found myself in a position worth accepting or rather looking the other way… Ya, the person who used to be one of my best friends contacted me over the phone and kept on talking about the good old days …
Good old days!
Before the ‘Newspaper Boy’ drops the day’s News paper at your doors, you would have had some major information of the previous day through TV or Radio. Of course, there are some columns in the newspapers which are beyond the reach till the newspapers arrive! Anyway, the newspapers have some limits because most of the …
Bharath Matha Ki Jai!
India is, undoubtedly, one of the developing Countries despite the fact that the nation has to over come several obstacles created not by the Country politicians, as such, whose main target is winning elections at any coast. O.K, that is quite natural. But, during the elections they go beyond certain limits and promise this and …
Sacred thread
Not long ago, there used to be a practice in certain parts of Tamil Nadu when youngsters (mainly Brahmans) migrated to Palakkad and nearby areas. Very soon these youngsters totally fell in love with such places like Palakkad and nearby areas and gained necessary knowledge (mainly English). On top of this, they had an eye …
How to overcome dull moments?
At times, when we face dull moments, we try to overcome the boredom by going through your own diaries or some books which will give you some relief. But, the other day, we had a pleasant surprise. The ones whose visit to our house was almost certain, they were knocking at our doors. The dull …