வாக்காளர் பார்வைக்கு,

வாக்காளர் பட்டியலில் நமது பேருள்ளதா, இல்லையா என்பதை அறிந்து கொள்ள வாக்குச்சாவடிக்கு போக வேண்டிய அவசியமில்லை. இணைய தாளத்தில் இதை அறிந்து கொள்ள: http://www.elections.tn.gov.in/pdfs/acwise_pdf.asp

நிலவில் என் தேசம்!

1) மூவர்ணக்கொடி!
நிலவொளியில் பறக்கத் தான் தடை, நிலவில்லை.

2) நிலவில் வடை சுட்டப் பாட்டி இனி
கதைகளில் மட்டு மல்ல.

இந்தியர்களின் திறமை!

Micheal Shcumaker Formula 1 பந்தயங்களில் சாதணையாளராக இருக்கலாம், அவரால் இந்த சவாலை ஏற்க முடியுமா?

A day with least significant?

Today is Children's Day but what is signifies to the children of this country. Only the kids at schools, who already got the due respect for their childhood, celebrate.

Until kids at traffic signals begging for their life's, at factories killing their childhood, under roof being exploited are freed, the children's day will not make a significant impact on the society.

தி.நகர் - 2!!!

'தி.நகர்' என்றவுடன் சென்னை வாசிகளுக்கு உடனே ஞாபகத்துக்கு வருவது எது? என்று பட்டியல் போட்டால் 'மக்கள் நெரிசல்'லுக்குத் - குறிப்பாக பண்டிகை காலங்களில் - தான் முதலிடம். அதன் பிறகு தான் இரங்கநாதன் தெரு, சரவணா ஸ்டோர்ஸ் எல்லாம்.

மக்கள் நெரிசலுக்கு பயந்து திபாவளி 'shopping'யை வேளச்சேரியிலே முடித்துவிடலாம் என்று சென்றால் இங்கும் மக்கள் கூட்டம் அலைமோதியது. பிரபலமான கடைகள் அதன் கிளைகளை இங்கு துவங்கி உள்ளது. உதாரணமாக 'Naidu Hall' மற்றும் 'Basics'. இந்த கூட்டத்தால் தி-நகருக்கு செல்லும் கூட்டம் குறைந்திருக்கிறதா என்றால் அறவே இல்லை.

புற்றீசல் போல் எங்கிருந்துதான் வருகிறார்களோ?

4 வருடத்துக்கு முன்னால் நான் சென்னை வந்தபோது அடையாளம் தெரியாமலிருந்த 'By-Pass Raod' இன்று இன்னொரு 'இரங்கநாதன் தெரு'வாக உருமாறி வருகிறது.

Richest Man!

Indian share market is doing wonders for the last few months. The journey to 20K Sensex points had crossed few milestones and made the investers rich. Apart from reaching 20K yesterday, it also made 'Mukesh Ambani' the richest man in the world. A proud moment to be an India.

On the otherside, people, especially farmers, are commiting suicides as they were not able to repay the loans. What is the government doing to strike a balance?

Can Vikram's upcoming 'Kandasamy' has an answer? :)

We should be aware of it !!!

We would be happy when the Municipal Corporation lay roads and feel dejected when the Telephone/Water/Sewage Department dig the newly laid roads within weeks. We blame the government for no proper planning, we blame the government officials for malfunctioning, we blame the government for corruption...

We always blame somebody for something, but what difference does it make until it is heard by the right pair of ears? How far have we went to make things happen?

Many believe most of these can't be changed in this country. There are things in place in this country to take care of these issues.

Right To Information (RTI)
Indian Government's Grievances Collection Center
You can find lot of useful info here.
Indian Government Website.

RTI is one of the powerful tool that can used to have a transparent government but the lack of knowledge/information about these Acts make public stay away from it. We can't simply ignore them.

Let us all know about them and shouldn't afraid of using them whenever required.

Our Image!

I thought the rest of the world would remember 'India' as one of the fast growing economy, powerful IT hub, highly respected for its cultural value, to be Super Power in future, etc.

The Survey by BBC prove it all wrong. Gandhiji & Taj are still keeping us smile :). Poverty is still the annoying factor :(.

Sweet 60!

Independent India turns 60 today. A day to

1) Respect the Sacrifice,
2) Remember the Leaders,
3) Celebrate the Independence,
4) Cherish the Moment, and the last but never the least
5) Be proud to be an Indian.

We all are suppose to do it everyday, doing it on Aug 15th is special.

State of Sorry! :(

The world remembers 'India' for its tradition and culture especially in family bindings which is hard to find in many places around the world. The husband and wife relationship is respected thru' out the world.

In reality, we our self are breaking the goodwill. The News is disturbing.

The main reason for taking such a decision could be the lack to adjust-ability. I've read another news somewhere that the students are not comfortable at staying in hostel because they fell they will lose their privacy and don't want to share their rooms, bathroom etc.. What is more worrying is that the parent are proud about this.

If they can't learn how to adjust with someone for few years, how are they going to living with someone for life long? Not all humans are of same kind. One has to understand and adjust to live peacefully.

It is hard now-a-days to see kids playing together on the roads at least in cities which was very common when I was young। I will attribute this to the changing life style. The kids are glued to computers, TV and are not willing to explore the world.

As a responsible parents, it is our responsibility to each them the lesson of life.

Game over!

The game of politics around the candidates for the country's 13th President would see an end today. It looked ugly due to the blame games going around. The parties were struggled to find a deserved candidate for the highly respected position.

It is certain at this stage that India would name its first women President soon. Many feel that she is going to be a 'Rubber Stamp' President. Whatever be the background, she is on her way to create history.

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.

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.

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.

Largest Democracy.

Being an Indian, the question "Which is the largest democracy in the world?" will look silly.

Democracy means 'rule by the people'. When the people are not powered to choose their Chief Minister, Prime Minister and/or President directly, do we have a right political system to justify this claim?.

It is not too long to forget the wonders done by T. N. Seshan as Chief Election Commissioner. Electoral reforms and voter's ID are the brain children of Mr. Seshan. When he showed interested to become the President of India, the public representatives denied him.

Dr. Abdul Kalam was the master mind behind India's missile and nuclear weapons programs. He has a dream of making India a super power. He is considered to be a great human with great vision. The political parties are hesitating to re-nominate him for the post of president.

I believe both of them are the people's choice for that post, but denied by their own representatives.

The First Step

We are part of a yearlong celebration to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the First War of Indian Independence, the 1857 uprising.

For those, who don't know the history behind this, I would like to share the result of my search.

The British introduced new rifle cartridges rumored to be greased with oil made from the fat of animals. The Hindus considered Cows as holy animal and Muslim feel the same for Pigs.

The violence started on May 10, 1857 in Meerut, when Mangal Pandey, a soldier in the Army shot his commander for forcing the Indian troops to use the controversial rifles. Indians constituted 96% of the 300,000 British Army and the violence against British quickly spread. Not just this religious belief, but also the agony of Indian's against the British rule due to 'Torture Commission', 'Mahalwari system of taxation' and many forced them to respond violently. The Sepoy's were guided by the aging Bahadur Shah.

The arrival of more British reinforcements finally led to the defeat of the repels. The repels were forced to surrender due to lack of good leaders.

Though it might have been a failed attempt but definitely encouraged the freedom movement.

India on Fire

India might have failed to fire in ICC World Cup but definitely not while testing Agni III.

Though the maiden test was failed nine months back, our researchers have bounced back strongly to make the second attempt a success with technological improvements.

Hudos to all contributed to this success!!!

Why do we have one?

How many of the Supreme Court Judgements on politically influenced cases were implemented in the recent past?

1) Parliament Attack.
2) Cauvery Water Sharing.
3) Sealing drive in New Delhi.
4) Reservation for OBC.
5) Many in the past and to follow ...

were rejected / ignored by the government or politicians.

If the government's or politician's decision was final, why do we need a SC?

IT Returns refund

Our office deducted more money from my salary towards Income Tax during the Financial year '03 - '04. So, the only option left to me was to claim the amount by filing the returns. IT department was suppose to pay me back over Rs. 7900.

After three long years of frustration, the amount finally got dispatched to me with some added interest (Rs. 8420).

If you don't want your money to be with IT department for such a longtime, I advise

1) Plan your investments
2) Make your declaration more wisely in the begin of the year.

AXN is back... :)

The ban AXN has been relaxed and is now on air. I can watch my favorite reality shows on AXN.

Enjoy the programs until someone wakes up suddenly and find his own logic to ban a channel.