Tomorrow will be better!

I have been part of many interviews and none of them were closed without hearing "I am very optimistic person." This show the importance of being 'Optimistic'. You might have had a bad day. Optimism is, going to bed believing 'Tomorrow will be better than Today'.

What is the importance of being optimistic at work?

1) If you think you can't, you will never make it. So, being optimistic will help you to achieve goals/objectives.

2) If you think you can, people around you think they also can. Not just you, your team also will be with you to achieve their goals/objectives.

3) If you are not optimistic, a small mistake will make you fall.

You can't be optimistic for an hour or a day. Your mind and soul has to thing same way. Focussed approach, Clear Vision, Defined Goals will help you being optimistic.

Lets Educate Schools

The government and private organization have done a lot to bring awareness amoung public about the HIV. When it comes to our own family, most of us refuse to accept the truth.

The recent news about "HIV+ Student" being refused to gain entrance into the school is really annoying. The school administration couldn't do anything as it was getting lot of pressure from the parents of other students.

If you are afraid, change your kids school. You have no rights to stop other from education. Schools also shouldn't encourage these kind of demands, they should set standards.

Changing Approach.

Be it a big occasion like Marriage or a small event like get-together, it was very common to saw a huge quantity of food items were wasted in the past. Most of the cases were not intentional but were due to precautionary measure of the host to overcome embarrassment.

With the raise of NGOs, there are lot of new initiatives taken to avoid wastage's. Wastage will happen only when there is Surplus. The main objective of these NGOs are to bring the world where everything is in demand under lights.

An appreciable move and must-be-part-of initiative.

Accountability

Lot have been talked about the mistakes/mischiefs in government, politics and people behind them. I didn't see anything progressive but always regressive.

If a government representative or employee found guilty of bribing for doing his duty, what would happen in current scenario?

Though many would prefer answering nothing, he will get a minimal punishment like suspension, fine etc. and can get back to his/her old life soon. Since many are not afraid of these punishment, they continue doing the mistakes.

1) What would happen if they lose their job? Also, what would happen if no other organization offer them a job?

Individual will afraid of losing his/her job and and don't want to ruin their future. He/she will never take the risk of misusing their position. Let us make them accountable for their actions.

By eliminating all these ill-worms from our country, will definitely put our self in front for becoming super power in the nearest future. For that, we should come out of tradition and have to reform our ideas.

Welcoming Monsoon!

There were several things happened around me in the last few days to make my life more exciting like Hema & Kirthik was back to Chennai after a month long trip, Monsoon is back and bye bye to summer. Ironically, we weren't excited.

Due to changing climate, Kirthik fall sick. He vomited everything he consumed almost immediately. Even after visiting a Pediatrician, things didn't get any better. We were worried and definitely missed elders for their wise advise.

The mystery continued for couple of days and he is getting better now.

Silver Screen's Golden Move

Though, I'm not a great fan of Lawrence's dance, I'm here to appreciate his effort for giving some physically challenged but highly talented dancers a chance to perform on silver screen.

I have got a chance to watch that song from "Muni" (I guess it is 'Thalai Suthuthae Maama...'), where these talented dancers showed their skills. He exposed their skills to a real perfection without affecting the rhythm of the song.

I appreciate all those who were at the back of this.

A step closer.

I knew it was long time since I shared the update on our search for new shelter in Chennai. We have taken a big step closer today, the registration.

Though, we are just a half-way through, reaching here was definitely not a smooth sailing. The Proverb 'Kalyanam Pannippar, Veettai Kattippar' seems to be true. It has taught me many lesson of life. It helped me to get mature on handling strangers.

Few lesson that I have learnt

1) Aggression will not solve the problem, always.
2) You should be capable of switching on and off your emotions to get the work done.
3) Learn from experts and their experience.
4) Handle the money effectively. More importantly, handle the 'advise' carefully.

We are eagerly waiting for the day to relocate to the new home. Until the time comes, we have lot to dream about it.

I'm a Professional.

Working with different group/team is a very common in any industry. Every group will have its own objectives that are derived from organisation objectives. A group alone can't achieve the goal, it has to be a team effort.

There might be a group exists in the organisation whose objective is to find fault in your groups activities (like testing and quality). Eventually, they might find fault on your work. There are two ways of handling this, professional and personal.

The Professional Approach
You have to be matured enough to accept that you might have done a mistake and work towards correcting them. Humans are bound to make mistake. Few mistakes at work will not brand you. In fact, the way you handle this will help you grow-up in corporate ladder. Also, this will add fun to work place and will definitely help you win hearts.

The Personal Approach
Things are taken personally though it is the work of the other group. The reactions would not just spoil your groups growth but also the organisation's. To avoid this approach you have to come of your ego at work place. You will be isolated.

I want to be a true professional at work. So, I'm choosing the first choice. You decide on what you want to be.

Its all over.

After three months of thorough investigation, it was finally declared that nothing is suspicious in the death of Bob Woolmer and was a natural death. The family and friends can be relaxed now, especially the Pakistan team after going through a living hell all these days.

Too much of media attention and the rumours might have forced few decisions. Woolmer death overshadowed the excitement of World Cup in the initial stage and lost focus later as nothing for progressive and/or too many of speculations.

Not yet there!!!

Its been close to two months that BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is searching for a national coach. How close are we to appoint one?. The reality is, haven't taken a step closer.

Many names were discussed as favorites - Tom Moody, Dav Watmore etc. Rahul Dravid recommended Graham Ford, John Emburey was recommended by Gavaskar. After a selection process, the board offered Ford but he denied and so is Emburey. It was learnt that the way the selection procedure was handled forced Ford and Emburey to reverse their decision.

Today, the board is back to what they were at two months ago. In fact, fallen back couple of steps. Now, they don't have any favorites. BCCI can be a financial power house but it doesn't guarantee them a professional coach.

The professionalism has to be injected on its functioning and that will benefit not just off-the-field activities but also on-the-field, to become a super power in Cricket.

Not just BCCI, even other sporting body in the country should also improve on the way they are functioning to show results in the international field. The fact, with more than a billion people we still not able to dominate any sports, is annoying.

Sivaji - Sold Out

As expected, the movie tickets for the upcoming Rajini starer 'Sivaji' was sold out for few weeks within a day after the booking started.

Many might be wondering what is the fun in watching the movie on the first day? It is okay to miss other movies, but definitely not Rajini's as it take you to another level. For those who haven't tasted it, I would like to share the only experience of mine. I have seen 'Muthu' on day one.

I have got a ticket from my friend by luck. I went alone to watch the mid-night show. I was trilled by the the noice and the energy in the theatre even before the movie started. Though I didn't knew anyone there, I joined the party. The response from the audience for the politically influenced dialogues were loud and clear that they wanted him to join/start a party.

It was a different feeling to be there. Fans were there not to see the movie but to enjoy being part of the fun. Even after a decade, the grace for Rajini didn't had a dip. That is why he is called the 'Super-star'.

FedEx failed to Deliver!

The King is still searching for the missing jewel on his Crown. He has to wait for another year to see to find it.

The French Open Final between The King of Tennis (Roger Federer) and The King of Clay (Rafiq Nadal) was played yesterday. Roger was my favourite and I wanted him to win it - to have all four 'Slams' at a time. I didn't watch any of the match at Rolland Garros this year, but lucky to saw the match that I don't want to miss.

Unfortunately, things didn't go Roger's way. He was struggling with his first serves and was not able to convert the breakpoints. In fact, Roger won his first break point on the 11 opportunity. Nadal also was in a fighting mood to win the title for the 3rd time in a row. He didn't give anything easy to Roger. Nadal saved 5 break points before winning the Game 6 of first set.

After losing the first set, Roger came back well in the second to conquer the set but after that it was all Nadal's script. The fact that Roger has reached the final here for the second consecutive time reveal that he is not bad at clay but Nadal's power and technique on clay is better than his.

Though Roger has won all other grand slams more than trice but none in French Open. Hope he will close this expectation in coming year.

Apacalypto

I'm against comparing a movie with history/reality otherwise you can't enjoy it. With this in mind, I'm sharing my thought on the movie 'Apacalypto', directed by Mel Gibson.

I see it as another movie of 'The Survival of Fittest' scripted to be happening during the civilization. Mel Gibson has proved to the world that he can make the people watch and understand a movie with knowing the language.

Until the last 30 mins, the movie was moving comparatively slow. Once the chase between the Zero Wolf & Co and Jaguar Paw started, the script moves to the top gear and then it is all about the fittest survives.

The movie takes us to the stone age. The technical aspect of the movie including music, cinematography, costumes, sets etc scores good. Definitely an over dose on vulgarity; the cut head, show the human heart...

A must watch movie for Adults.

Motivation

Human race might not have been survived without being motivated. It actually started from when Eve motivated Adam to eat the 'Apple' and made us to get civilized and grow from age to age.

One of the characteristics of a great leader is to be a good motivator. To motivate others, one has to gain their respect. Being a boss, one can't be relaxed as their actions are directly linked to results. To be a good motivator, one has to

1) be good at Self-motivation.

2) forget that they are a Boss.

3) treat employees with respect.

4) control over the emotions & speak.

5) find a right approach while on crisis.

Still support Reservation System?

I was disturbed by the recent week long violence in Rajasthan. All that was just to include their community in a different caste group just to gain from the current reservation policies on education institutions.

The government tried to be hard initially and has left with no option later as the violence grows big.

The worst part of it was that, after being at the back of all these, the group apologised in public for the violence after reaching a consensus with the government.

Will it erase all the scars it created?

Monopoly in the Metro.

After spending more than 22 years in and around Coimbatore, I have moved to Chennai just for better career opportunities. It is been four years now. Due to the impact of my childhood, my mind used to compare thing in Chennai with that of in Coimbatore. Except entertainment Coimbatore has an edge almost everything like food, climate, neighbourhood, etc.,

Those who have experienced the quality of public transport in Coimbatore (CBE) district will appreciate that as it is far better than the one in Chennai (CHN).

Private players play a major role in providing a better and highly competitive services to win the market and also the hearts of the public. The good thing is that these services are at no extra cost. So, it is Win-Win for all (Government, Public and Service Providers).

Ironically in Chennai, all the public transport (Bus) services are done by the Government. Not just the new comers, even those who are here for a long time feel it different to understand the meaning of Board Colors, M series, etc. Highly quality buses are also available but at a higher cost.

So, it is good to have a private player in the competition but still under government's umbrella.

In Search of Synergy!

Today morning, I saw an youngster carrying a crashed water bottle in search of a dust bin. Though, he didn't find one nearby, he carried along without any frustration. Few of my friends do follow this habit and we encourage others to do so.

Even before the law for compulsory helmet for two wheeler was implemented, most of the youngsters in the city made it a habit to wear it. They knew the value of their life and the importance of producting it.

They don't believe in bank balances. They invest on shares & mutual funds to grow not just their wealth but also the countries infrastructure.

Today's youngsters posses a great vision and wider knowledge on what is the need-of-the-hour for the country. Might act as individual groups. We should bring them all together to have a synergy.