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.
Category: Mood
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?†…
Summer rains…
It was raining, raining all the way. It is inspiring. But it’s very cold. Be bold!
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 …
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 …
The world is too much with us… getting and spending we lay waste our time
These lines may appear to be very close to modern times, but in between, the world has changed beyond recognition as a result of man’s curiosity about this world. Of course, there are those who are more interested in ownership of this part or that part of the world and seek the help of war …
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever
Nature appears in various forms to make you happy. But much depends on rain or shine or your own moods. Whatever it may be, on normal days you can wait for the sunset when His Highness is slowly disappearing to make room for small stars or full moon in the vast sky. Frankly speaking, human …
Politics, then and now.
In the good old days, if the politician visits your place, make sure that you are one among the huge crowd. I still remember certain speeches by top leaders (no matter which party he or she belong to). Once V K Krishna Menon who was to visit us at 6pm, reached our place at 11:30pm …
Inspiring indeed!
I was reading the day’s newspaper, not during the morning but in the evening, contrary to my daily habits. The evening was so harsh that I was just going through major headlines unmindful of major news items. But just when I was about to put the paper down, I was carried away by one particular …