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 …
Category: Domestic
The runway was the sea itself!
To be, or not to be, that was the question. Whether it was nobler in the mind to OK the decision to visit one of those attractive islands in Canada or to postpone the same till the weather says, “OK, OK…, I’ll take care of it!” And, much to our pleasure, the Sun raised the …
Fastest indeed!
Very often I used to wonder who among the living beings is the fastest. Could it be horses or others which have similar body structures. Or, could it be human beings themselves who take flight here and there all around the world? Wait, let us not come to a conclusion at the expense of other …
An Empire indeed!
Though the twelve months or rather, a year commencing from January to December is common to all, we can not ignore the years which are based on certain languages or regions. Of course, the Jan – Dec period has established itself as an empire and the people all over the world are dependent on it …
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
When the weather is unfavorable, one is reluctant to go out for walk. Even a short distance appears to be a Herculean task! But, the other day we managed to overcome the reluctance mainly because it was a trip to a temple and the short distance was not by walking but in a taxi cab! …
A trap indeed!
During the rush hour, if you are lucky enough, you may manage to get a seat in a bus or in the general compartment of a passenger train but a window seat will just be a dream. The other day, while I found myself in such a situation, I was reminded of a similar occasion …
Breathtaking indeed!
To our pleasant surprise, there was enough space in one of the compartments to sit and enjoy our journey from Ooty to Coonoor in the small train (Nilgiris Mountain Train) which was to move on shortly along the narrow gauge. When the train was crossing the first tunnel, I was getting ready to mentally recite …
Thus far and no further, please!
When trees and plants disappear and new buildings appear in large numbers, we call it urbanization and asset than it is a welcome change or rather a sure indication that the poor are becoming richer and educated. But, as far as the disappearance of trees and plants are concerned, it is time to say “thus …
Peaceful Co-existence
‘Old order changeth, yielding place to new…†The poet who wrote these lines would have taken into account the rapid changes that were taking place ever since stone age and the human capacity to bring about such changes but it is doubtful whether he would have foreseen the rapid unbelievable changes during the past 10 …
YUMMY!
At long last, we were at the ‘Big city’ and soon our taxi cab became a part of hundreds of slow moving cars and buses. Here and there, a few motor bikes and auto rikshaws were struggling to squeeze through narrow gaps. All through the morning, it was a pleasant journey, right from the hill …