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Vaanam, Avan Ivan and 180

2011-08-24T20:36:00.000+05:30

I really wished at least one of these turn out to be a good movie. But nooooooooooo... :( one is sad, one is disgusting, one is kind of ok to watch.. So the movie time was a wasted family time together.

I really hope we don't become people like shown in this video. Cause I feel already we are becoming like partly like them. TV time is killing of family talk. Virtual world is killer of real life interactions altogether. Wake up people. I'm not suggesting complete face off of virtual world coz it is not possible as everything has become linked to world wide web like internet banking, ticket booking, news, msic, movies etc. Here after so long i feel good to see the blog so nice and good and keep having a huge visitor base daily.

Entertainment for the year

2011-04-11T23:09:00.002+05:30

Thanks to the several beggars (politicians) and the pichaikarargal (the supporters for these politicians) that we have such funny entertainment to enjoy and relish...

pongada punaku.... idhuvum poi, ivanga laam dhaan nallavanga nu sollitu paithyakaran maari periya research scientist maari 1000s of idiots thirinjitu irukaanga indha naatula.

ivanga laam irukira varikum naadu urupda vaaipe illa. Don't understand how much will these ppl get out of these huge scams??? 'SHIT'.

49-O will give President's rule. True. But in our case President, PM, everyone is just puppet. So what can u do with 49-O?? laugh at your fate. Laugh at the pichaikaarargal.

Move on Tamil Nadu. Do something useful instead of wasting your time on voting for some beggar. 49-O also seems very bad option. Then what else to do???

Simple. Don't get a voter ID card. :)

These beggars are fit enough only to rule a country with no citizens in it. And very true, you can help them do the same by not getting voter id card. 50yrs later the population will be in billions and no. of votes in each constituency will be 1000. And even for that these thondargal, pichai karargal will keep promoting politics in social media! LOL! waste lands.

PICHA KAARANUKU SUPPORTU INNORU PICHA KAARAN DHAAN.

Are we closing in on the sun?

2010-07-06T11:50:00.001+05:30

With power demands increasing even faster than our population rate (don’t ask when our population rate became a scale of measure!) are we moving more towards the renewable resources or is it still the same situation where a small community keeps shouting ‘for’ the use of resources like solar, wind, etc while the voice goes damped?

Fuel prices have become 1 issue that has actually caused more than 11crore INR loss due to that bandh here. (I am not opposing the bandh). I am one of those affected by the price hike. But why none realizes that it is high time that the govt stresses more to establish the usefulness of renewable resources?

Obama has sanctioned $2billion to set up two solar power plants in US. One of them will be the world’s biggest solar plant! While here the Gujarat govt is fighting, for various reasons, with the Central govt to obtain permission for building solar plants. (On a lighter note, someone should explain the Centre that this project in no way will harm the sun! Probably they are thinking that it might affect their alliance with a South Indian party with Sun emblem!) The proposal made by Obama will create about 5000 jobs. Though this number is very meager for $2billion, it is just the beginning. How many of you think that this measure will fail? Not a single person. Because we all know that solar resource is begging to be tapped but in vain. Now that 2 industries pave way for them, it will attract several public and private sector industries to atleast invest a small amount to have a small solar power plant that will supply power to themselves to reduce their own electricity costs.

USA is going to build ‘SOLONA’, the world’s largest solar plant, in Arizona by aiding ‘Abengoa Solar’. With several research work claiming to have improved the efficiency of solar cells upto 50%, it is highly important that our govt appoints a research group and a panel to direct the upbringing of India’s 1st full fledged solar power plant.

Some facts:

- The Temple Ashram in Sringeri has a major part of its electricity needs being supplied by solar power. (self-generated, within the premises)

- Solar water heater has become such a simple idea that it used to be a 11th class school project when I was in school. But how many of us effectively use it?

- Solar power plant doesn’t mean the use of Solar cells built with fabricated silicon alone. There is another simpler way of generating power from sun’s light. It is by focusing the light/heat onto a structure (through reflective concave arrangements similar to the old huge balloon type Dish antennas) which has water flowing inside. Due to the excessive heat the water will vaporize instantaneously (if you do not know, solar water heaters are literally HOT. It is extremely dangerous to touch any part of the solar water heater panel due to its high temperature) and this vapor pressure can be used with a turbine system. (If my analysis is correct, this is the mechanism used in the Sringeri Ashram too)

- As I quoted that temple, there are numerous other places in India which tap solar power. They use it to supply some part (however small it might be) of their power needs which in the long run prove effective for their economy and for the nation’s power demands too!

The day is not far when India will have a solar power plant that will probably aid a set of districts/villages. But if not now, when?

kanavellam...

2010-07-03T14:59:00.000+05:30

wish it was 2008...

testimonials..

2010-02-01T15:22:00.000+05:30

Minerva -
To describe Princess..?
*Aiz is someone who's very dear to mine heart.
While friendship borne of blog relations may be suspect of ambiguity, Aiz is a very special soul who values Friendship truly.

As an exemplary Friend, she ensures that all is well with a dear friend, even if miles may distance us..
As a beautiful Soul, she is ardently learning and practicing new Passions, interests & skills ~ and is a great Inspiration for all friends who've known her..
As a Compassionate person, she paints her love for Nature and all things genuinely beautiful in her work, her many lovely blogs & havens of serenity.

* * * * *

I know not how else to put it, dear *Aiz, but i know i'm truly blessed to have received this Gift of our Friendship.. ;)
It feels great to know we share similar interests and worldviews ~ and it's an even greater honour to know a sweet soul as yourself.

Take care of yourself & Stay special, always,
minerva*

Vishnu -
Princess, Illavarsi..ummm.... enna podalaam.... chinna ponnu aana ava thalai kulla irukara moolai rumba persu...naan sonna maatri olunga atha insure pannu sariya :)
a good dreamer... wish u for all ur dreams to come real :)
nalla kavithai eluthuva..... oru book poodalam.... sariya... keep writing more and more and more........

mothattula rumba nalla poonu( poi than enna panrathu, podathi adichruva.. :P)

reminescence of zephyr orkut

2010-02-01T15:17:00.000+05:30

Princess
Admiration for Dr Abdul Kalam
I admire our president a lot. I have read only one book of his "Wings of Fire". Truly a great person. He is a scientist, an author, a nature lover and a philanthropist.

What do you like about him ?

Facts About him..
His full name is
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam.

His Birthday is October 15, 1931.

He was born in Dhanushkodi in Rameswaram, a place in the southern portion of Tamil Nadu.

Tell the facts that you know about Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam.
Paul -
He studied at Schwartz School at Ramanathapuram.

He did Undergraduate Degree at St.Joseph College in Trichy, TN. After finishing his UG went to Chennai and did Engineering at Guindy Engineering College, Chennai. He wanted to become a Pilot, but Indian Airforce didn't select him. Thanks to the selectors, otherwise He would not be The Supreme Commander of the Indian Army.
Booki -
a wel known fact...not told here...
he is d present President Of India
konjam mokkaiya irukaa? parvaala...hehehe

Princess -
whom do you admire the most?
Tell me whom do you admire the most.
And what is it that makes you admire the person?
Booki -
my dad
unmai vaalkaila sadhanai senji, senjitu irukaravara vida, i didn want 2 point out som1 far away...whom i wudnt hav evn met...
3rdeye -
i admire myself for admiring self so much.

princess -
fav artist
who is ur fav artist?

1.in acting profession.
2.in music profession.
3.in film making.

booki -
1. actor: Kamal, Ajith, Surya
2. music: ARR, YSR, Harris
3. film-making: Manirathnam, Vasanth, Rajiv Menon, KSR

3rdeye -
1.in acting profession. - Gemini ghanesan, raj kappor - kamal hassan
2.in music profession. - Bhagavathar -kishor kumar - Ilayaraja - mhd rafiq
3.in film making. - john woo, Sridhar, K balachandar - prakash raj

booki -
Wat wud u lik 2 compare Sanjai with?
namma list-la nxt aalu ivaru dhaan...

kanna... vaalu arundhuruchu pa... arundha vaala adakka mudiyadhe!!

my choice for Sanjai: Naaradhar
(olunga ellam poitu irukumbodhu engada kuttaya kulapi udalaam... indha booki engayavadhu maatuvana avana marathula aethi kurangu-nu sollalaam... idhaye yosichitu... idhe polapa irukaaru!!! LOLLL!!!) :P

sanjai -
dei vaalu..nee subha pathi sonnatha ithu varaikum avakita sollama irunthen. ippo sollidaren.
booki -
HA HA HA!!!
:))))
seriyaana Naaradhar dhaan... !!!

booki -
Wat wud u lik 2 compare Aiz with?
Tell watevr it is... animal, anodr human, or evn a thing...

ellam oru teasing n kalaikkal kaaga thaane...

my answer: tweety pie bird

(kno y? cos anyway she wil thittufy me n send udhai's (kick) in mail so nalla pulla maari nadikka... else i wud hav said donkey, monkey, n so on... )

sanjai -
Ennathu? hanuman-a?.. u mean korangu..? ..oh.. another humon-a?
ok ..ok.. kaanama ponavangala pathi pesarathuku munnadi avala thedi kandu pidingkapa.. :P

to be frank.. Aiz = Sornaakka. ( eppo paathalum merattite irupaa.)
maayavathi, jayalalitha.. ipdi koda sollalam. :P

booki -
LOL!!!
tat was nice... !!!
ena kooda udhaichite irupaa!!! :P
but sirichite thittuva.. sema talent!!! :D
Princess -
ada paavigala.. konja naal online varalana.. intha velai ellam nadakudha?

unguluke aniyayama therila..

naan evlo nallavanu ungaluku therila.. inime therium

booki -
Wat u lik most in Minerva?
ivanga teacher-a poitaanga... So no kalaikals...

wats so unique u find in our Guruji??

my answer: one of dos very few jolly teachers... nalla njoy panalaam, alonwit values...

n also anodr thin.. literature... yappa saami.. ivanga english-ku rowling ellam chumma dhoosi...

(no subha, sudha... don shout... oru chinna build-up... avlo dhaan)

shoot ur opinions ppl...
sanjai -
எவ்ளோ பிஸியா இருந்தாலும் என்கிட்ட பேசுவாங்க. நட்புக்காக கொஞ்சம் அதிகமாவே பொய் சொல்லுவாங்க. உதாரணம் : ஆர்க்குட்ல எனக்கு எழுதி இருக்கிற டெஸ்டி. நண்பனுக்காக சொல்ற இந்த குட்டி குட்டி பொய்கள் பிடிக்கும் அவங்ககிட்ட. இவ்ளோ அறிவாளியா இருந்தாலும் என்ன மாதிரி கத்துக் குட்டிங்க எதுனா சொல்லி குடுத்தாக் கூட பொறுமையா கேப்பாங்க.

....Wat u lik most in Minerva?.....
எனக்கு தெரிஞ்சி இந்த கேள்வியே தப்புடா வாலு.. அவங்க கிட்ட எல்லாமே ரொம்ப பிடிச்ச விஷயம் தான். கம்மியா பிடிச்சது அல்லது பிடிக்காததுனு எதுவுமே இல்ல.

.....அவ்வ்வ்வ்..... இதுக்கு மேல என்னால முடியல.....:P
( மின்ஸ்.. என்னப் பத்தி இரூக்கிற கேள்விக்கு அப்துல்கலாம் ரேஞ்சில யாரயாச்சும் சொல்லனும்.. சரியா? :P .....

booki -
oh!!
naa avanga kita chat paninadhe ila idhu varaikum :(
sanjai -
//Mission success
oh!!
naa avanga kita chat paninadhe ila idhu varaikum :( //

athu avangaloda luck da kanna :P

all this happened in the years 2007-08 and for various reasons i'm closing down zephyr orkut and here is the reminder that it existed once :D

My latest top 5 Advts.

2009-11-08T10:42:00.004+05:30

Zephyr friends

I been thinking about voicing my favorite Advts that impressed me in past two months. Making a eye catching advt is a skill. It is easy to make a 3 hours movie with masala dance , fight and sentiment but making a 60 sec advt video is the most difficult task. It needs high creative and reaching the mass is a big challenge. Once i hated watching advt between movies but oflate i enjoy watching these advt. Indian advt segment is going through a massive change over with a high creativity and quality.

Infact wanted to do a post in my blog but i dont have a proper blog to post this inane post which at times is a good stress buster and it makes feels good too. Where else I can find an audiance for this post other than Zephyr.

1. Surf excell - dog ( 1st rating) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNE3l2LPiEY

A boy shows how much he loves his junior school teacher. It had nostaligic feeling for me. Esp
the prank he makes is the best when he knows his favorite teacher Rosy's dog died. He made
fun but at the end of the day he had such a loving emotion he goes to his teachers house and
makes his teacher feel better. Behind his naughty attitude a soft caring love for his teacher
well made in this advt and it is my best favorite advt in recent times.

2. Pepsodent - Cute gal - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttS8BNYwjBA

This is an advt that reminds my old young days. How many times I have used that
extra cost saving penny for eating (thyen mitai) honey toffee or horlicks mittai or big fun or
elantha vada . [These are old time Indianised toffees . Globalisation has not ruined Indian
villages then.] This cute little showing her tounge " with the sound Aaaaaaaaa" is cute. How
many times i would have made that.

3. Brook bond - I love you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGbi0NObtA

Shortened version of this advt is what being aired in TV. I like the shortned version
rather this elongated one published Youtube. Shortened version dont while away but
Husband comes tired from work and he wants to say soemthing. Wife insists to say and
when he says "I love you" in a fraction of second and sips his tea , the wife gets zaped and is
made so lovely i wish i could say so to a gal sometime when she least expected.

4. Rin - A Confident boy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMf4al4rm-k

Though this advt doesnt make me like for any extra special things , the attitude of the boy
makes me like this advt. I do like another Rin advt where a boy plays cricket and breaks a
window but the attitude of that boy was arrogant not to be impressed where as this advt
shows the attitude of boy in positive way. One of my favorite.

5. Saravana Stores - Sneha - polama http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fpxiK-M9ps

I need no reason to like this advt. Sneha anchors this advt and she is at her best causal
sytlish pellama .

Photo Poetry - 003

2009-11-02T11:11:00.003+05:30

Little Match Girl Color by ~Bluepen on deviant ART

New image and click on the image to read a touching story. Together with the image and story your heart will definitely soften to write a poem.

BY PRINCESS ~

You brought light to many homes
and yet no single match stick
brought heat to save your soul.

And so you shall live as light itself in those homes..

Dasavatharam (or TFI?)

2009-11-01T23:32:00.002+05:30

After thinking for a long time on what film to revew... oops...feeling bored eh on seeing the review of a much tlaked about film? I know. Same here. Lets put it simple.

People call it a great film. Why? cos of the hardwork the technicians have put in? Yeah.

Also cos of the effort put in by Kamal for gettin the makeup and other touches? Yeah.

Also for the way the story was interwoven to explain chaos theory, except few glitches in characterization? Yeah.

Oh come on guys. Wats so new in this film? Read on. I will project you a new dimension of Tamil Cinema.

What kind of hardwork you think the 10A crew members did? Yeah they indeed shot at various locales, worked day and night for each and every scene since most of them included CGs and color tone corrections, quite a lot. But come on, haven't you seen the same in the superhit (declared by Sun pictures, incidentally the producer of the film too) "Padikkaathavan"? They shot the film in several locales ranging from kuppaimedu and kasimedu in Singara Chennai to few locations in Andhravulu and then those beautiful (did i forget it's meaning?) songs shot in exotic locations abroad. Or for that matter take the case of "Vanchinathan" (just going down the line to tell that we are developed these stuffs much befor) where the handsome chunk 'hero' suddenly shifts to roads of European Union countries. Do I need to say more?

I cant see what is the hardwork Kamal did for the makeup. Just one simple point. When Vijaykanth, Thalapathy (ordinary, chinnadhu, periyadhu, puratchi, punaku, etc) spend so many hrs each day to get their makeup rightly done before each and every shot to get a white skin appearance, I cannot understand why Kamal alone stands tall. That too, imagine na, these heroes have to apply the makeup each and every time they go out, even to functions, etc... atleast nowadays the depth of the make up is slightly reduced...

WANT PROOF?

For instance, in the film 'Thirupachi', the hero of the film would be stanidng in the middle of the road while heavy rain is lashing out. A police guy will then come in a bike and the hero will speak a 10page dialog at a stretch (with excessive eye and hand movements). In that scene, when you watch from the beginnin, the hero's raincoat will be fuly wet, his every part of the body exposed wil be soaked, except face, which will remind you of Fair & Lovely advt.!

Slowly as the scene proceeds, water will slightly drip onto his face, in very little drops. Now, this is what I call it as excellent direction. The director has noted every minute details that might affect both the image of the hero and the film's run. Good work Perarasu, heard you are composing music for ur next film. Am eagerly awaiting for the audil launch. Ennikunu mattum sollunga, oora vittu ottamaa oodidren!

Regarding storyline, I have seen numerous films with beautifully woven storylines. 10A is nowhere near any of these. For instance, the way the director has taken the story of a film called 'Raja'! Astounding! Nallavela tamil padathula interval vidraanga...shabba ippave kanna kattudhe...

Just then it occured to me. I started to review 1 film called 10A but ended up reviewing other films and a little about Tamil Film Industry too I guess. :(

But instead of mentioning so many films, just 1 film fits the bill perfectly. Guess what? Will tell about that in the end! :D (NO. DONT GO DOWN NOW)

Now feeling guilty of spoiling a post, i am reviewing a film called '12 Angry Men' (1957)

Based on a play of the same name, the film released in 1957! (There are several versions later released and played on stage, with the same story)

This is one of the greatest classics of all time, though it was not as successful in box office as it was with critics and viewers. Almost entire film happens inside 1 room where 12 men discuss about a murder case to decide whether the oerson being accused of the murder is the real murderer or whether there can be other options. The group of men are faced with the task of either 12-0 approving that the man is guilty, or 0-12 the man is not guilty. While the court orders the members to start the discussion in their room, the film opens out slowly and then with great twists and facts, whether the man is sentenced to death or left free is upto you to find out by watching 12 men argue over the life of 1 individual. Except the starting scene in court, a scene in washroom and the ending visuals outside the court, every other frame happens inside the room. But believe me, Henry Fonda doesn't let boredom sink into you for one moment. MUST WATCH for all!!

P.S: When man could think of such extraordinary scripts more than half a century back, I wonder why is still commercial pan parag masala remains the mainstream genre of films here.

Sweet November

2009-11-01T14:22:00.001+05:30

Well, here I am for the Sunday scan ritual, a movie to review even though not a new one definitely a good movie to remember and cherish ignoring the sad parts of the movie. Its a story about Sara and Nelson. Nelson is so busy in his life that he cannot tend time to his girlfriend or his family or even worse for himself. Accidentally he meets Sara and she says she can change his life if he spends one whole month with her and sticks to her rules. Sara asks him on October last day for which he obviously says a big No. The next day Nelson gets fired, his girl friend leaves and he gets a parcel from Sara. Eventually he agrees to spend a month with her and the rest you need to see yourself.. A sweet love story and it is apt to start this month November and I hope all of your November turns sweet as well. "Life is all about Love and Living every moment", that's what the movie is all about and that's what life is all about.

HUM TUM

2009-10-31T11:51:00.004+05:30

Hi makkals,

This is serious announcement pa. I'll try my best to update the blog as often as I can. Oru new plan or agenda vechikalam. HUM TUM strategy :D Matter is like girls vs boys. Details keela paarunga..

Team TUM
Girls Chief Editor - Princess
Chief Reporter - Iyarkai
Photographer - Minerva
Reporters - Thooya and Podiponnu

Team HUM
Boys Chief Editor - Booki
Chief Reporter - Protector
Photographer - Sanjai
Reporters - 3rd eye and Balaji

hum tum teams should strive to write and bring in contents as many as possible. they can improve their strength by recruiting more reporters or photographers. Photographers and reporters need not stick to the jobs according to their titles, like photographers can write articles too and reporters can supply the photographs too. And the main part is to stick to the agenda as follows which i mentioned earlier also in a different post -

Week's agenda
Sunday Scan - Review Time (movie reviews)
Monday Verses - Write Poetry (Photo-poetry session)
Imaginary Tuesday - Write Story (JC2CS session)
Wednesday Pages - Discover Sites (share links)
Thursday Creations - Draw / Create or share art
Vision Friday - Share newest ideas and new inventions
Saturday Sounds - Musical Musings (explore music)

Fortnight's Agenda
Fortnight flip through - review and discussion of a book
Zephyr Lounge - fortnightly discussion

STARTING TOMORROW, participators will learn more and interact more with alike personalities. Blogging is all about sharing ideas and connecting thoughts and renewing friendships, right?

en kitta modhaadhe

2009-10-29T13:49:00.002+05:30

getting reminded of the song, enkitta modhaadhe?? he he he naanga adha vida terror.

ipdi dhaanga, konjam naal munnadi oru bus (MTC) stop-la niruthaama ponaan. Udane signal-la red. Magane niruthaamala povanu naanum en friend-m ore ottama odi poi eritom.

Ulla conductor-a pudichi katthu katthunu kathinom parunga, apdiye bus-a aadi pochu. Athana perum engala apdiye bayandhu poi paarthaanga. Andha maari terror naangalaam. Boarded the bus at MMDA colony, it is a guindy bus.

P.S.: ennadhaan terror-a irundhaalum vidhi nu onnu iruku ilaya?

avlo kathitu authoritative-a ticket kekren, "rendu guindy", and the conductor replied,"tyre puncture, bus-u pillar varaikum dhaan pogum, guindy lam pogaadhu".

cha, ore poga... NAA BUS-A SONNEN. :P (and thus the conductor had the last say in the argument :( )

AANA IPPO SOLRREN KETUKONGA, ENNODA VAMBU VECHIKITA AVANGA MELA MANNA THOOVIDUVEN. EPPUDINU KEKRENGALA? idho, indha video-la panraa maari dhaan...

adhu yaaro ILANA YAHAV aam, ellam namma sishya pulainga thaan. paarungalen ivanaalaye saadhika mudiyaadhadha enna saadhika solraanga. edhanu yosikrengala? adhaan, andha bus conductor-a katharadhu! :D (ooiii yaaruda avan conductor kita mokka vaanginomnu sonadhu?)

Get back in touch

2009-10-29T13:33:00.003+05:30

This video, of a true incident, is dedicated to all the disappeared members of Zephyr...

Minervan Guruji, G, Vishnu, Balaji, 3rd eye, 4th eye, 5th eye, ada ellarukume dhaan pa

seekiram vaanga

template-la irukra kaapi aarudhula

Autumn Poetry

2009-10-22T20:46:00.001+05:30

Twinkling eyes on rugose face
Vibrant yellow on a autumn day
Like dry leaves lay my grandma
on her lawn chair.

JC2CS - 003

2009-10-22T20:29:00.000+05:30

I think you people remember the concept of creating creative stories this way. the rules yet again..

RULES:

1. I give the first few lines of the story here and every commentator adds two more lines to that story.

2. A commentator cannot comment immediately next to her/his previous comment.

3. The story will be weekly venture and if does not end, I'll force it to end at the end of the week.

4. Please make sure the comment contains only the continuation of the story and not any other matter.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
She got shocked, very shocked should say. Day in - day out she is used to many shocks but this one really took her breath away. Standing at the door was..

ICC vs Cricket

2009-10-19T22:47:00.005+05:30

Zimbabwe vs Kenya (Series update)

4 matches over

Zim clinched the series 3-1. [How many of us know that such a series ever happened?]

Matches conducted by ICC.

But whole world forced to neglect the ODInternational pitted against the CmLT20. (Champions money league T20)

It has been discussed whether T20 threatens ODI. Its all too old to write about. But just then when I saw the scorecard of above match, saw the sad plight of Cricket, the game, being clitched in the hands of ICC.

1. ICC is a puppet that is mainly controlled by rich cricket boards such as our BCCI. Do you think ICC did the right thing by consenting for this CLT20 to occur when 2 nations, which already is suffering from lack of attention given to the game, are playing ODI?

Am not saying that if CLT20 was not scheduled now, all would have watched that match. But did the ICC do enough to sustain cricket in these nations?

2. Every athlete, including Saina Nehwal, Pullella Gopichand, etc have gracefully accepted the WADA code. But just because the *few* stinking cricket players cannot accept with the 'whereabouts clause' in it (already each actress is paired up with one cricketer; newspapers have no space yaar for more such 'sensational' news), the ICC declared that that particular clause will be invlaid for 'Cricketers', who resemble the Gods of sports.

PT Usha beautifully quoted - If cricketers want to play in higher levels such as Olympics, then they have to abide by it. Else if they need not want, t

hen they can very well be hiding from it. (Really...who cares as long as you get the money as per BCCI contract per year)

3. The ICC which is the so-called governing body couldn't turn down the 'request' of BCCI to remove that clause. Then where the hell is the sense of governing when its supposd to govern Cricket? Its BCCI's duty to take the game to higher levels.

4. The Champions Trophy played among the Indian cricketers (India Red, Blue, Green) to select the team for an upcoming series, ended recently with less than half of the tam's main players playing in it. The Board of CONTROL failed to understand that they needed to have the players playing the Champions Trophy ODIs to select an ODI TEAM. Instead they were busy checking out if all the cheerleader girls have arrived and practiced well ahead of the Champions League T20.

5. ICL was an initiative which came out in public first, then followed by IPL. Regarding this, the IPL Chairman Lalit Modi (who has few criminal fraud cases to his credit) said that IPL was his brian-child and the idea was the first one to be conceived, before ICL (who knows). Ok fine, whatsoever, but just because you wanted to save players from going to ICL or making things tough for the ICL board, the BCCI had to take great pains in making ICC (which is supposed to GOVERN cricket) pass an order that ICL players cannot play in any of the legal ICC approved matches (including domestic/1st class matches) & ICL matches will not be played in any of the grounds owned by the management of BCCI (or its affiliated boards).

Still ICL went on by playing matches in make-shift grounds, with players who were dedicated enough to live by their word of playing in ICL. Then with recent rule allowing ICL players to play in *legal* matches if they move out of the rival (read as terrorist outfits or barbarian group or uncivilised brutals, according to BCCI...oops I mean ICC) ICL camp.

Isn't it SHAMEFUL on ICC's part to act so so sheepishly and idiotically when they are supposed to manage the growth and development of CRICKET?

WHY IS BCCI OWNING ICC?

cos BCCI has ICC in it.

Photo Poetry - 002

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Unforgiven by ~roadioarts on deviant ART

Start writing and allow your wings to fly like a angel....

MINE:

Filling into every cell

the sense of

freedom

ஒவ்வொரு அணுவிலும்

பரவி பரவசப்படுத்தும்

சுதந்திர உனர்வு.

BOOKI:

Every stone says

life plays

in the naughty warfield

of one's Garfield

ஒவ்வொரு க‌ல்லும் சொல்லும்

வாழ்க்கை ஓடுவ‌து

ந‌ம‌து குரும்பான‌ போர்க‌ல‌த்தில்

ஒரு ஸோம்பெரி பூணையின் க‌ன‌வை போல்

Happy Birth Day to Sanjai...

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I’m thinking about how much light and sparkle
you freely dispense wherever you go,
how your sunny smile lights up any gathering.
Every birthday marks another year
of you radiating positive, happy energy,
contagious happiness that infects all
who come in contact with you.
May your birthday find you with
the same glowing bright joy.

The Hand Kerchief

2009-08-01T10:24:00.002+05:30

"Hey...don't touch that chumkey, you idiot!!! That's what makes some five hundred of the total eight hundred rupees!!!", said Sanjai, showing off his new Diwali dress to all his class-mates. The IV-'A' classroom was filled with a sense of jealousy and excitement, of course not in the right proportions, as it was just a fourth grade classroom! Sanjai said, "Hey post-office, post-office... hey postman, have any letters for me??" and the class burst into laughter making Shiva, with his torn old dress, a laughing-stock. Tears burst out of Shiva's eyes and he ran out of the classroom to cover himself from those atrocities.

The school ended without much of goodness to Shiva. Shiva then returned home with great anger that he was not bought and given a new fancy dress for that Diwali, but only to find that his mother was not there at home as usual. She is working as a servant-maid in about five houses to save the house from burning down with hunger and also to pay for Shiva's education; and at times even to pay for Shiva's father, a drunkard, who spends all he earns, and asks more money for drinking liquor...just for his personal pleasures. Analyzing the situation, Shiva understood that it is highly impossible for his mother to buy him a good dress. But his age did not support him to think further and made him remain a bit adamant.

It was around 7.30 in the night and Shiva's mother returned home to see the tears-filled Shiva's face. Without any query, Shiva burst out with anger and hatred but with a little love too, that he was the only one who didn't wear a new dress at school and demanded that he wanted one immediately. Shiva's mother couldn't control her emotions; went into the bathroom with Shiva following her to see his extremely sobbing mother. He understood about the situation a little (as much as his age allowed him to think) and hugged his mother and said, "Mamma, it's ok...I need no dress now. Don't cry mamma...". She kissed him and her heart felt so light as if it was flying. She then decided that something has to be done about this.

Shiva's mother took an old earthen pot and closed it tightly with a lid using a cloth and made a small hole on the other side. She said to Shiva, "Here is your private account Shiva. I will give one rupee a day for the next one year and so for the next Diwali, you will have collected some three hundred and fifty five rupees, ten days before Diwali, with which I can buy you a dress that will be very beautiful for you. Right?" Shiva's face was as bright as lightening and he asked her, "Can I start the saving process now itself mamma? Please....". The child's enthusiasm could not be detained by his mother and gave him a one rupee coin.

The next whole year was a great fun with eagerness for Shiva. First at the beginning, when he dropped the coin into the pot, he would hear a simple "Thut Thut". After some months, he observed the change in sound which was "Chuck Chuck", the mixing sound of the coins and pot. Shiva used to tell proudly of these sounds to his mother and would get a hug back from her along with the one rupee coin! Then the sound changed to a small "Cling Cling", most of them coming from the whole lot of coins itself.

Three hundred and fifty days have gone by. What else would that little heart want in his favour than waiting for those small five days to go by!? But maybe God had something else in store for him.

"Mamma...I will buy a sky blue shirt with white stripes and a black pant mamma...ok? That would be very good no? Or I will buy a red colour shirt and white pant??? No no...it will be the green colour.....what can I buy mamma???", asked Shiva. "We will go to the shop and you look at all dress there and select the best one you like, ok dear?” replied his mother with a very smiling face; amount of happiness between the two can't be described in words.

"Shiva, Shiva, your father is admitted in Government Hospital... go there immediately", said shockingly, the neighbourhood friend to Shiva and his mother. Both of them rushed to the hospital with Shiva having a very questioning mind of what is happening around him and his mother fearing of what has happened to her husband.

In the hospital, they came to know that he has damaged his liver very much due to excessive drinking. Tears flowed down her cheeks and started praying to all Gods she knew. Just then the doctor came out and said, "Are you the wife of that drunkard? We need to give him an injection immediately. It costs three hundred and fifty rupees. Here is the prescription. Go and buy it immediately".

Shiva's mother felt like dying when she heard this. Where on earth can she go for so much money immediately? Just then she remembered about the money saved by Shiva. "But it is the first ever dream that is going to come true for that little dear boy. How can I spoil his year-long dream?” sobbed to herself. Just then she heard Shiva calling out to her. "Mamma, here is that three hundred and fifty rupees that I had saved. You break this pot and buy the injection mamma... go and buy mamma, papa is in danger right?” She felt a feeling in heart as if she was flying out of the world. It is her own child who gave her the money she was thinking of...without any regret. She didn't even ask him for. She could see a small genuine smile in his small face.

Shiva's father was discharged and he then stopped drinking after hearing what Shiva has done. But after all these events, both the mother and father were very disappointed but Shiva was not at all! She asked Shiva, "Are you sad that you couldn't get the dress you wanted for this Diwali, my dear?” with tears rolling down. "No mamma, even if I don't get that dress this time, I have started saving one rupee from that day, when you broke the pot, itself. So I will get an additional ten rupees next year with which I can buy a hand-kerchief too. After all, for my next Diwali, I will have a new dress, a new kerchief, and also a non-drunkard papa with me!"

Life is crazy

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at times...

Bond

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It was not a planned shot to have perfection on image.
Made on 7/5/09 by chance. Hands of my classmate & his one year son.

Photo Poetry - 001

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clair de lune. by *m0thyyku on deviant ART

Write your version of poetry or kavithai keeping this picture as inspiration. Post it here in Zephyr or in your blog and give a link back to zephyr. Don't forget to include the credits for the picture.

* * *

பட்டுப்பூக்களின் பொன் ஸ்பரிஸத்திலும் சுகமானதடி..

பௌர்ணமி இரவின் மௌனத்திலும் மெல்லியதாய், மறுநாள்

இளஞ்சூரியனின் கதிரினும் கருணை மிக்கதாய்,

தென்றல் மொழிந்திடும் தித்திக்கும் மௌனத்தினும் மருந்தாய்,

அவள் ஆடிவரும் பூந்தோட்டக் கிளையில் குடிகொண்ட கருங்குயிலின் அமிர்த ஆலாபணையிலும் இனியதடி..

உன் நட்பு.

* * *

Gentler than the golden touch of silken blossoms, dear one

Softer than the silence of the night illumined by the silvern moon,

the morrow bringing

Compassion brimming over even the most luxuriant of sun-gold rays

Sweeter than the healing quietude the zephyr whispers,

Ever more nectarine than the dulcet-throated *koel of the blossoming orchards,

This Friendship you’ve blessed me with.

*koel = nightingale

~ minerva* (1 May, 2009)

Thanks for 'tis sweet inspiration, dear *Aiz. Had great fun writing this 'lil work. :)

Take care, all of you.

Take care, all of you! :)

2009-04-19T20:06:00.007+05:30

அன்புள்ள நண்பர்கள் எல்லாருக்கும் Hi!

Been pretty busy of late. அதனாலே இங்க வந்து எல்லோருக்கும் எழுதனும்னு ரொம்ப விருப்பமிருந்தாலும், நேரம் கிடைக்கிறதில்லை.. :(

இருந்தாலும், நான் சமீபத்தில் (இணையத்தில்) பார்த்த குறும்படத்தை நாம் எல்லோரிடத்திலும் பகிர்ந்துக்கொள்ள விரும்புகிறேன். Enjoy the video all! :)

World Builder: A short film by Bruce Branit

Take care, all of you.

Wishes, minerva*

JC2CS-002

2009-04-16T18:21:00.002+05:30

"Joint Collaboration To Create Stories" [JC2CS]..

RULES:
1. I give the first few lines of the story here and every commentator adds two more lines to that story.
2. A commentator cannot comment immediately next to her/his previous comment.
3. The story will be weekly venture and if does not end, I'll force it to end at the end of the week.
4. Please make sure the comment contains only the continuation of the story and not any other matter.

Now this week's first lines are as follows..

மது மிக சோகமாக இருந்தாள், தான் துவங்கிய புதிய ஓவியம் சிறப்பாக வரவில்லையே என்று. என்ன செய்வது! அவள் வாழ்வின் நிகழ்வுகளின் பிரதிபலிப்பு தான் அவளின் படைப்புலகிலும் தடைகள் செய்கிறதோ!! ஒன்றும் புரியவில்லை அவளுக்கு. தடாலென எழுந்து ஒவிய அறையைவிட்டு வெளிவந்தாள். வாசலில் ஒரு நாயும் ஒரு பூனையும் சண்டையிடாமல் விளையாடிக் கொண்டிருந்தன. அதை பார்க்க அவளுக்கு ஆச்சர்யமாகவும் புதுமையாகவும் இருந்தது. அவை இரண்டின் செயலும் இவளுக்கு எதோ சொல்வது போல் இருந்தது. அதாவது, வாழ்வின் வழக்கமான நிகழ்வுகளை மட்டுமே வைத்து ஒரு முன் முடிவுக்கு வரக் கூடாது. சில விதிவிலக்குகளும் உண்டு. அதன் கோணத்திலும் சிந்திக்க வேண்டும். அந்த சிந்தனைகளை தன் படைப்புகளுக்கு பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும் என முடிவெடுத்தாள். சேரவே முடியாது என எல்லோரும் நினைக்கும் எதாவது சிலவற்றை தன் ஓவியத்தில் அழகாக இணைத்துக் காட்ட வேண்டும் என முடிவெடுத்தாள். அது புதுமையாகவும் புரட்சியாகவும் இருக்க வேண்டும் எனவும் விரும்பினாள். மனதில் பற்றிக் கொண்ட குதூகலத்துடன் தூரிகையை கையில் எடுத்தாள். பாறையின் ஊடே முளைத்து அழகாய் சிரிக்கும் பூவினை ஓவியமாய் தீட்டினாள். சமூக அவலங்களை காண சகிக்காமல் பாறையாய் தன் மனதை வைத்திருந்த அவளின் மென்ப்பக்கமே ஓவியங்கள். அவளின் ஓவியங்களும் அவளின் வாழ்வும் பின்னி பினைந்துவிட்டதை எண்ணி மனம் மகிழ்ந்தாள்.

Engineering Subjects- Video Lessons

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The following link has video classes for various engineering subjects handled by faculties from IITs,IIScs...etc.,

All subjects-Common Link

I give a line and you write a story - [JC2CS-001]

2009-04-10T17:28:00.006+05:30

The topic for you all peeps from now on is this...

"Joint Collaboration To Create Stories" [JC2CS]..

I personally think this is the only last hope to help me keep this zephyr alive and active as it used to be. This is inspired from one of blog friends' blog.

*minerva continues...

Happily she runs to the door, but realises that she's kept the house-keys stowed away in one of the drawers back in the table in her personal studyroom. Since that particular incident that shook her confidence in the world and all the security it could give a young, starry-eyed gal like her, Ananya's always been extra careful about these things.

There are people who'll probably call this being 'paranoid' - keeping one's main door locked when noone else was in (even when Mitr had just gone out for a while) - but it wasn't as if Ananya had a choice.

Now, if only, she could remember where she left the old keys...

Princess : Not knowing what to do she starts crying in despair. That's when she hears Mitr calling out loud from outside the door. She runs fast towards the door and sees Mitr standing outside through the side window. Seeing the confused and scarred Ananya he suddenly moves away from the door and she wonders where is he going!! And he returns back with the keys which he had kept as an alternate in the letter box. He opens up the door and Ananya takes him to show the thing which had scarred her and there they both find nothing hanging except the ceiling fan..

Again the Princess : Mitr asks Ananya to relax and he comforts her by making her sit in the sofa. And suddenly Mitr cries out loud. Ananya asked what happened getting more and more scarred. Mitr points out to his right upper arm where she finds a raw scar with a drop of blood coming out afresh. Shocked she looks up and down and everywhere to see what has caused this wound. And down she finds the knife with the red tinge at the tip laying straight stabbed on the carpeted floor, no no it was not the carpet that was stabbed, there was something that bridged the carpet and the knife. 'What is it??' she wonders and she bends to pick it up. It was a wooden box with rusted nails all over. Scarred once again by the look of it she looks at Mitr. 'I'm here nah! open it up dear' She opens the box with the help of Mitr. And they find inside...

A small sponge with a sticky note reading "Marry Me". She cleared the sponge away and found a cute little Diamond Ring. Then what!!! she starts beating Mitr - her would be husband and their happy fights becomes the starting point of their happily ever after life.

How to make your life KOOL?

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I have added a new post in my Dreamscapes blog. A gist of it is here for you people.

Please note that this post has nothing to do with the actual lemon. Just take the Capitalized letters. What they mean to you? May be nothing. But for me it has started to mean something more than usual and more than just letters it has taken a transformation to show me the fundamental needs or so to say essence of Life.

Click here to read further about the post: LeMoN and leave your valuable feedback there at dreamscapes

Neethane...

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My current daily dose of music is this awesome song from the movie Sarvam. Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Find the lyrics at my iyarkai/இயற்கை blog/வலைப்பூ

Subha and Suji in Exam hall

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Sun direct DTH ad and our great Vaal ponnus.

in Exam Hall

Subha : Arrear exam ah?

Suji : aama..

Subha : Nan 2 arrear..

Suji : ada ennodathu athikam.. nan 11 arrear..

Subha : Micro Processor , M3 arrear iruka?

Suji : athai vida athigam. M1, M2, M3, Kinamatics, Design ellam iruku..Sari evlo neram exam eluthuva?

Subha : 2 and half hrs only..

Suji : ada ithu unnodathu athikam. naan verum 15 mins than.. TAN TANAA TAN..

The Air I Breathe

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Panimalar Engineering College - COLLEGE DAY

That one day...

HAPPINESS

The air is filled with so much of excitement and joy; due to the dance and songs or due to the special lunch, not sure. Everyone is happy, the students, much relieved of the exam and studies tension. Everyone discussing about how each dance gonna be, how their department gonna fare, how they can impress the gals,...

Smiles everywhere, anxious moments elsewhere... All knew what they needed to be happy for now. For some, its just the art of dance, for some its differently, contrastingly, linked with girls, for some it means awards, etc...

PLEASURE

My Dept. performing better than other departments, all departments praising my dept., all of this comes under Pleasure. And probably teasing the ones whom you don't like...eh? maybe yeah...

Ultimately its all quantified in smiles per minute. Dance well, then you are happy and you get pleasure. Appreciations from everywhere, cool na???

Particularly the final yrs, remain so happy with something in their mind...their last college day na... it all gives an added pleasure in their mind...celebrating it one last time with friends...

SORROW

As stated above, that feeling of being a part of the last college day gives a pleasure AND a small sadness too... And a few of them couldn't turn up for the college day due to unavoidable reasons...

Then there are these awards na, so naturally a number of people who wished to grab those awards were sad.

In other side, there are few who are sad cos songs of their favourite star's wern't danced properly.

Sorrow is everywhere na...

LOVE

Electronics & Instrumentation dept's 1st college day... So none there to support them. Realising this, the entire college clapped, welcomed them, appreciated every event of theirs with warm hearts :)

That's showering love... they needed some support, and everyone rendered their shoulders!! :D

These are 4 basic ingredients of life. HAPPINESS, PLEASURE, SORROW, LOVE.

But are they mentioned rightly?

Now lets see what exactly happened on that eventful day.

HAPPINESS

Students were happy. It was gala time indeed. And they were also happy that it was a time when all department students will be witnessing their talents. It's their time to show off. ha ha that's usual na...

On the other side, there were those small kids (who work in our mess hall) and kids of watchmen and other non-teaching staff (who reside in our college somewhere, dunno where)..all these kids got a chance of what is an extravaganza.

They would, some day in their life, love to spend as these students do, and dance happily like this. But if they perhaps get to pay their school fees atleast...

All these children standing near the door and with raised heads and heels, somehow they try to catch a glimpse of the dance, the decorated stage, etc.

That's Happiness... cos it comes only once in a year for them...and they wait till the next college day remembering this day.

PLEASURE

As an irony, pleasure no longer seems to be a positive word but is always associated with either luxurious pleasures and sensual pleasures. And PLEASURE also made its presence felt in the auditorium with many searching and looking for the costumes that the gals were wearing, sneaking and peeking through every possible wrong notions which comes under this man called PLEASURE.

But contrastingly, Pleasure really meant something else for the children(not only for the kids, but to all those from the mess hall). This small girl, who was standing with raised ankles trying to somehow catch a view felt exhausted after sometime. And just then 1 chair got empty in the row just before her. That adrenaline rush in her blood to rush and get the chair and first motive of seeing the stage clearly by standing for few seconds in the chair, and then feeling the comfort of the chair, then frequently raising her head lik pop pop comes up, then goes down, again pop up, again down...

That was indeed a Pleasure...

SORROW

Not getting the desired prize or award was indeed disheartening. But it was a much better feeling than missing your friend or understanding few hard hitting truths.

Many had their friends miles away from the auditorium...quite tough feel na..

Then there were these maniacs who even go on to the extent of slaying their friend for their pleasure. What kinda link this sorrow borrows from pleasure! They never realise that friends are like Zephyr...

LOVE

Love... not the love for a girl or boy...

There are those particular ones who kept thinking of their loved ones, despite distances and differences. That's one love.

The entire college came forward to support the Electronics & Instrumentation Department (since they were new and only 100students were there in all). The students realised that they needed support...and rendered it.

Hope these deserving poor kids, and millions of such kids do get such support. Will atleast half of these students come forward to help them? They need support to live, not for dance or applauds or inother words, they need to live, not for happiness, pleasure or sorrow.

Ultimately LOVE matters most in life. And they search for it their whole life and get dumped by poverty and hunger but never attain what they wished for.

HAPPINESS
PLEASURE
SORROW
LOVE...

They are 4 important people whom we meet in our everyday life. It's upto us to understand what they mean.

The Air I Breathe is filled with these 4 people...The Air We all Breathe is the same; each one influencing the other person's air by their actions.

Whether your Happines and Pleasure inflicts Sorrow or Love on the other person is what matters in the end.

Give a man a fish and he will be fed for an evening.
Teach him to fish and he will never be hungry again

The Air I Breathe is a drama based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. A nice (liked it, but it didn't fare well i suppose) film, but the idea was awesome.
Tagline: Sometimes the things we can't change...end up changing us.

Students of Different Age

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Classic examples of students of different age groups

1st to 3rd std: hey i studied everything for exam da.
4th to 6th std: hey dat question was very hard da so i didn't read dat
6th to 10th std: hey studied only important questions
10th to 12th std: dai 4 chapters are enough according to blue print
UG: machan what exam today da?
PG: oh inniku exam eha!

To Cookie on his B'Day

2009-03-17T18:20:00.000+05:30

I wish u a big list of small and cute moments of happiness all round the year with no regrets to worry and no occasions to cry except for anandha kanneer and then every step as either a lesson or a success... never mind and keep going till the ultimate goal of urs is achieved.. we all are beside you if not physically, we are present near you as encouragement and motivation..... Mole be nice as always and spread joy as always

BIG BIG BIG WISHES MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE DEAR..

Happy Birthday Booki

2009-03-17T00:01:00.003+05:30

On your birthday,
I wish for you the fulfillment
of all your fondest dreams.
I hope that for every candle
on your cake
you get a wonderful surprise.

I wish for you that
whatever you want most in life,
it comes to you,
just the way you imagined it,
or better.

I hope you get as much pleasure
from our friendship as I do.
I wish we were sibilings,
so I could have known you
from the beginning.

I look forward to
enjoying our friendship
for many more of your birthdays.
I'm so glad you were born,
because you brighten my life
and fill it with joy.

Happy Birthday BOOKIIIIIIIII!!!!!

iF somE onE askS mE whaT iS friendshiP, theN "i woulD siT nexT tO yoU, pulL yoU alL closE tO mE, puT mY armS arounD yoU anD saY proudlY, thiS iS friendshiP......
(thu.thu..thu..)

இனிய பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் ஹரிஹரன்@Booki@Cookie@வால்

இன்று போய் நாளை வா... கனவே

2009-03-11T12:16:00.004+05:30

was sleeping so well... (m not gonna type in some super cool stuff and then say my mome woke me up in the end...ha ha ha)

just then dreamt of this place... dunno what it is, where it is...

There was Sanjai waiting at the gates. (watchman :D ) rotfl!!!

Then at the reception, there was someone standing, havent seen her before but dunno how i guessed that it is our Thiya (Nithya) (probably cos she was looking sick with injuries. ha ha ha)

Then entered this beautiful land, there was Sudha sleeping, Subha studying some book and Sujitha in the rear end of the land doing something strange. She called that as cooking, oh my Goodness!!!

then the queen of the land arrived. It was our own AIZ!!!! Again i dunno how i guessed its her, maybe cos she looked so so stupid enough to be :D ha ha ha

then i saw that this land had a court. There were 2 prominent Philosophers. As it goes without saying, it was our Saki (Iyarkai) and Minerva Guruji.

Aprama I felt that this land is goind on and on and on, extending beyond horizon...

then I realised that all these people were busy doing their own jobs. Oh God... what to do...

then I took out an empty chocolate wrapper and threw it in the ground.

Oh God, every dog and buffalo ran and took it!!! (including these people!!!) and thus they noticed me here. Soon they also started throwing chocolate papers and began spreading the joy in air :D

Then I wished that I get this dream each and everyday...
இன்று போய் நாளை வா... கனவே

NOTE:
- The land is zephyr.
- Chocolate wrapper iss a post
- dog and buffalo...adhellam nenga dhaan...
- only human in this story..that's me :D
- the dream is all of us being present in Zephyr

2 posts

2009-03-10T14:39:00.001+05:30

hey hi ppl

have saved 2 drafts about my college. Please dont delete it ppl. Will publish them once i come out. :D

Congrats Dear Subha, Suhasni

2009-03-09T21:45:00.009+05:30

Hi Makkals..
Our vaals Suhasni, Subha has won the frist prize in paper presentation in Pratyusha Engineering College.. Come.. Lets congratulate our dear vaal ponnus.. Congrats ppl.. antha chocolates enaku matum thana anupininga?.. Aiz , Booki and Raji ku anupalai thana? :))

ஒரு முறை

2009-03-09T12:40:00.007+05:30

It was that time...

- when I chose to cry begging that I will go to skul for LKG only with my Dad and not in auto...

- when I was beating my Big cousin with a stick when he was learning to drive a bike under my Dad's guidance (when ever he let the bike go off)

- when the plastic ball flew like rocket in my street in Salem, with me being the star batsman every sunday...

- when a small 4th std boy entered a new school, finding new friends and a new atmosphere in Chennai...

- when i used to fight with my sis even for pen, pencil, everything...

- when Stone Cold Steve Austin's victory over Triple H meant something more than the exam results...

- when weekend cricket match cum tournament with neighboring schools at Manthope Cricket Ground (MCG) was a gala event than the World cup...

- when cricket seemed important even the day before the 10th Science exam...

- when college meant nothing but a piece of rule speaking tape recorder...

-when I first chatted, msgd, spoke and missed my friends...the true kind of friends, not the ones who will betray, not the ones who will back bite...

ஒரு முறை
இவை எனக்கு வந்தது...

இன்னொரு முறை வருமா என எண்ணினேன்
நெஞ்ஜில் வலியை தந்தது...

Nee kondu vandhadhenna...

2009-03-01T00:03:00.005+05:30

Saturday Sounds- Musical musings!!!

ARR brings up great pride to INDIA! Awesome na!

Everyone from every quarters wish him greatly, lauding his great efforts right from Roja.
Except Padmashree Kamal Hassan!

No, he too appreciates ARR's work. But he was even more balanced in his mind.

Certainly any Indian would accept to the fact that Jai Ho is not the Best of ARR. In fact its average when compared to some of his tracks and bgms. For instance, Jai Ho can never match to the BGM of Bombay film (that comes with Malarodu Malar ingu song) which actualy raises goosebumps and stirs our soul. To ARR's standards, Jai Ho is just another song, not another Bombay or Roja or Kannathil Muthamittal. (Acc to ARR's standards only)

But Kamal beautifully pointed out that ARR has done brilliant music for numerous films but even if that film nominates to Academy awards, it will be for Best Foreign film category and they dont have Best music categories in foreign films section. So it was due to the fact that the director is not a Manirathnam or Balu Mahendra but a Danny Boyle that ARR oculd make it big.

In essence Kamal pointed it out that we have to depend in some way or other on other country men for our pride. He made it a point long back that he is not at all bothered about the Oscar cos its just a foreign award for him. Kudos!!!

Still, Resul, ARR and Pinki made the world look at us all of a sudden. Whether they like it or not, we are here to stay. Jai Ho!!!

Currently listening to: Aadatha aatam ellam from Mounam Pesiyathe

True na, Nee kondu vandhadhenna, nee kondu povadhenna... (lyrics from the song)

applies to

1. our Life
2. ARR's oscar...meaning that you will be remembered for few yrs, that's all. Then there will be someone else.
3. To those who betray their friends.

Recipe for one soul

2009-02-25T20:52:00.001+05:30

Title paathu overa feel panna vendam makkale. Ithu ebonda senja dish. Ithula yaaru ebonda, edhu edhula senjathu, edhu enna recipe ellame suspense except two others and one self knowing it.

kandupudichi solravangalukku athula oru toast inaaaaaam.. Enzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiii

Oru

Ebonda

Bread

Sapidugiradhe

Aachiriya kuri!!!

HA HA HAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.....

2009-02-24T19:30:00.004+05:30

If you have a tender message
or a loving word to say
Do not wait till you forget it
But whisper it today

The tender word unspoken
The letter never sent
The wealth of love unspent
The forgotten message

For those some hearts are breaking
For those some loved ones wail
To show them that you care for them
before its too late

Jai ho Rahman

2009-02-23T13:32:00.001+05:30

A R Rahman, the talk of the world after winning the Golden Globe, Bafta, and the Oscars. He has made all Indians proud by representing India in the stage of world film makers, honoring our country India, praising his mother quoting the lines from a bollywood movie, showing his pride for his mother tongue Tamil by saying "ELLA PUGHAZUM IRAIVANUKKE - எல்லா புகழும் இறைவனுக்கே!" meaning "ALL PRIDE IS TO GOD HIMSELF", highlighting the strength of love by saying "I chose love and so I'm here" and also exhibiting his love for music by performing 'Jai ho..'. Every bit being humble makes him more and more lovable and likeable. Height of Humbleness, Passion for Music, Sincere to God and Glory to India. JAI HO RAHMAN.

Rahman and Mia

2009-02-20T22:39:00.001+05:30

I read in Anandha Vikatan that Rahman mentioned the name of MIA when receiving the Golden Globe award. He mentioned "Thanks to MIA". Isn't that koooooooooooool. He not only inspires us through music but also through his ways of living. MIA is an artist who is native tamilian from Srilanka who has migrated to UK. She has composed few tracks and has also sung a few tracks in the movie Slumdog Millionaire.

POSTED FOR - FORTNIGHT FLIP THROUGH

Inspiration by my friend

2009-02-03T16:50:00.004+05:30

Inspirational ( Believe) - MinyAngel

I am awake and yet not active I can say. Will find some secret ingredient to kindle my soul's spirits pa.. gud luck or may be gud think

Makkaley

2009-02-03T09:00:00.005+05:30

thonginadhu podhum, elundhireenga pa...

Guruji, idhukaaga naa singapore-ku vandhu alarm vechi ungala elupa mudiyuma? pavam pasanga, romba stress panadheenga :D :P vidunga, take a brk from tensed routine yaar..

Aiz-ku thoongave neram pathala... shew...

Sanjai kita keta edhavadhu mokka podrathukune oru postu poduvaaru... rotfl!!!! ha ha ha

munna pinna theriyadhavanga kita epdi frnds-a irukaradhu?
vaanga makkaley, pazhaguvom.

pudichirundha frnds-a irupom.
pudikalana nanbargala irupom.
:D

Currently addicted to des songs...
1. Only Love can break your heart -Corrs version(Not Neil Young, I love Corrs, Aiz also likes them!! illa?)

2. Manasellam song From KULIR 100 degree (Tamil Film, yet to be released)
sung by Simbhu. Really awesome! Simbhu manages to bring in the emotions in his voice in every song that he has sung! Whether its this song or Loosu penne or even Sight Adippom song, he does it with the right amount of energy!

Hari(booki) and Aiz

2009-01-27T13:25:00.003+05:30

Hari(Booki) and Aiz were playing together. Hari had a collection of marbles and Aiz had some sweets with her. Booki told Aiz that he will give her all his marbles in exchange for her sweets. Aiz agreed.

Booki kept the biggest and the most beautiful marble aside and gave the rest to Aiz. Aiz gave him all her sweets as she had promised.

That night, Aiz slept peacefully. But Booki couldn’t sleep as he kept wondering if aiz had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.

Moral of the story: If you don’t give your hundred percent in a relationship, you’ll always keep doubting if the other person has given his/her hundred percent.. This is applicable for any relationship like love, employer-employee relationship etc., Give your hundred percent to everything you do and sleep peacefully.

BIG HUGZ

2009-01-21T12:48:00.007+05:30

Hi friends,

You people rally made the day for me. I was so very glad and at the same time busy with packing that I couldn't reply to you all immediately.. That was a Big Big Day and I'm here now to reply and respond to your wishes and blessings which is many many times more than any material gift.

@ Suhasni:
It was indeed a rocking day for me and for all of us here in Zephyr
@ Sudha(Zhiea):
Hi deary, May your wishes bring me strength to fulfill all my dreams dear.
Everybody is after me.. :( even in my birthday cake it was mattu pongal mommyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
@ Subha(Gulab):
So chweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet dear.. I read it in mail also.. what a fine thought. impressive and heart warming wishes..

@ Sujitha:
En mugam kaatum neram veraivil varum thozhi.. Tamil Vazhthu ennai silirka vaithathu.

@ MINERVA (Guruji):

Hi minu, Got ur sweetest wishes from every side of the virtual world: through facebook, through ilike, through ecard, through email and through this blog of ours.. I'm so so sooooooooooooooooo happy that I found such a sweet friend here.. Loads and loads of luv as always..with a big share hugs and kisses to you my sweet friend.

@ SANJAI (Vetty mavane):

Lovely friend, I'm glad to have you as a friend for a lifetime. But one thing nee enaikume thirunthama iru as a sweet friend ;)
Apram un blogla gifta paathen pa, enna solradhune therila.. thitatha, ellathukum enn reply comment podrathu than enoda next vellai..
@ BOOKI (Cookie, Vaal):
U r sweet friend of mine. I will never find words to express how I feel after reading this BIG BIG REALLY BIG BIRTHDAY BASH.. The wishes you have bestowed upon me are far from anything I would love to hv as presents. The song gift was awesome da mole..
Remain as sweet as you are always

many many many many happy happy returns of the day my dearest dear friend Princess!!!
A real Princess of bravery, maturity, excellence, determination, fun-filled, ...omg, i shouldn't make this post into an essay. k k...
Wishing you the biggest birthday bash yet for you (don worry Aiz, next year will be bigger!!!) Be happy always Aiz... watevr problem, I am there to listen and suggest and G is always there to be shouted at. Then why do you have to worry? :D
Wishing you triple the times of happiness that you had been wished ever in your life and 98% discount in all your troubles and worries. (That 2% will always be there till u have this Vettypaiyan and all as your friend!!! :P)
With so Loads and Loads and 10 Lorry Loads of love,
wish you a very happy birthday dear loving Princess!!!
YOU ROCK!!!
(my friend, philosopher, guide, psychologist, everything... OMG!!! multi-faceted personality you are!!!)

Let God bestow you with
- all the knowledge of Guruji,
- all the ..... of Sanjai (ivaru kitendhu nalla qualities lam naa enga poi thedradhu... cha)
- all the determination of Sujitha
- all the affection of Sudha
- all the childishness of Subha
- all the Scolding quality of Suhasni (both Aiz and suhasni, rendu perukume enna thitradhuna romba pidikum :D )
- nyabagam vandhuruchu... all the laziness, playfulness of Sanjai (G, enna sandhoshama??? :D )

A BIG BIG BIG HUG for these sweet lines of care and heartfelt wishes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYY AIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!

2009-01-15T23:50:00.012+05:30

Hey AIZ!!!! PRINCESS... AIZWAIKCHA...

It's JAN 16 again!!!! :D

And we at Zephyr have a big BIG BIG wish post for you!!!!!!!!!

Suhasni says:
Wish you a very very very HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIZ!!!!!!!!! ITS GONNA BE A ROCKING DAY FOR ALL OF US!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Sudha(Zhiea) says:

Hiiii AIZ...
MANY MANY MANY MORE HAPPY RETURNS O D DAY... HOPE U FULFIL ALL UR DREAMS... HOPE GOD SHOWERS U WID D BEST O EVERYTHING U NEED & WAT U WANT AS WELL... :-) ... WISH 2 C KRITHIKA IAS VVV SOON... ALL D BEST O LUCK 4 DAT... WISHIN U ALL GR8 SUCCESS N LIFE... 2DAY S A GR8 DAY... V 2 WER CELEBRATIN UR B'DAY ;-) HOPE UR HORNS R PAINTED BEAUTIFULLY... LOL!!
HAPPY DAY N MANY MORE 2 CUM... TAKE CARE... HAPPY B'DAY 09...

WID LOADS O LUV,
SUDHA

Subha(Gulab) says:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIZ!!

*Your birthday

is the perfect time
to reminisce and relish..
*About the many hours we've spent
* Discussing that and this-
*The laughs, the smiles
that we have known..
*That memories that we share..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIZ!!

Dont simply walk down the steps..read these *lines from below and reach the peak

Many Happy Returns on your very special birthday..

Sujitha says:

hi iyarkai!!

many more happy returns o the day!!

hey wat yaar wen ll u show ur face?? eagerly waitin to see u madam..hmm apram enna..

neenga needuzhi vazha emadhu vazthukal....

ungal varungalaam prakaasamaaga iruku kadavulai vendukirom...

MINERVA (Guruji) says:

Dearest Aiz,

Here's wishing U a Joyous, Awesome & Beautiful Birthday!

May this special day usher forth many more wonderful moments in life.

Take care, dear chum.

Wishes always, me*

SANJAI (Vetty mavane) says:

personally to me: ivalukellam ennathuku da wish pannanum... periya Lord-a da iva.. neeye sollu da... ha ha ha... (chumma...ivangalukulla sanda mooti vidra sandhosham iruke... shew... evlo nalla irukum therima :D )

kk...his wish for Aiz-->

(ivaru Durai... picture equals 1000 words, i accept...but wat if dat pic also contains words?? :P ivara ilukalana enaku thookame varaadhu!!!)

BOOKI (Cookie, Vaal) says:

unakellam arive kidayadha AIZ??? bday aniku don u kno that so many people are waiting eagerly, anxiously to wish you at the stroke of midnight hour??? nee paatuku thoongitu irundha ena artham? Cant you come online atleast???

ha ha ha ennamo unna thittalana nalla illa... adhaan thitti paathen pa :D

many many many many happy happy returns of the day my dearest dear friend Princess!!!
A real Princess of bravery, maturity, excellence, determination, fun-filled, ...omg, i shouldn't make this post into an essay. k k...

Wishing you the biggest birthday bash yet for you (don worry Aiz, next year will be bigger!!!) Be happy always Aiz... watevr problem, I am there to listen and suggest and G is always there to be shouted at. Then why do you have to worry? :D

Wishing you triple the times of happiness that you had been wished ever in your life and 98% discount in all your troubles and worries. (That 2% will always be there till u have this Vettypaiyan and all as your friend!!! :P)

With so Loads and Loads and 10 Lorry Loads of love,
wish you a very happy birthday dear loving Princess!!!
YOU ROCK!!!
(my friend, philosopher, guide, psychologist, everything... OMG!!! multi-faceted personality you are!!!)

Let God bestow you with
- all the knowledge of Guruji,
- all the ..... of Sanjai (ivaru kitendhu nalla qualities lam naa enga poi thedradhu... cha)
- all the determination of Sujitha
- all the affection of Sudha
- all the childishness of Subha
- all the Scolding quality of Suhasni (both Aiz and suhasni, rendu perukume enna thitradhuna romba pidikum :D )
- nyabagam vandhuruchu... all the laziness, playfulness of Sanjai (G, enna sandhoshama??? :D )

&

of course ALL THE LOVE FROM ME...

what shall I gift you? [thinking smiley]
hmmm, I know what will make You really smile Aiz!!! A song which you loved so much but couldn't find its mp3!!! What am I there for?
Here it is dear friend...
--> "Hello Friend" from the film Suriyaparvai!!! (Click to Play)

LONG LIVE AIZ... TODAY WE ALL PRAY THAT WE ALL WILL GET A HUNDRED SUCH BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE...WITH A HUNDRED REASONS TO LOVE EACH OTHER!!

happy Zephyr...
The Breeze will make its presence felt...

Together we all say to You AIZ-

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEARRRRRR FRIENDD!!!!!

NOTE:
1. Subha actually had arranged her lines like stairs. Was relaly nice. But its not coming that way when I add the pictures. So I have mailed you her arrangement of lines Aiz.
2. I think I concentrated more on pulling Sanjai's leg, rather than wishing Aiz!!!! ha ha ha... Happy Birthday AIZ!!!
3. Excuse me kindly if the colours of the template and text are not matching exactly. Edho enaku therinjadhu pa... :D

Laughing pills

2009-01-12T20:27:00.000+05:30

God was fed up. In a crash of thunder he yanked up to Heaven three influential humans, George Bush, Russian President, and Bill Gates. "The human race is a complete disappointment," God boomed.

"You each have one week to prepare your followers for the end of the world." Then, with another crash of thunder they found themselves back on Earth.

Bush immediately called in his cabinet. "I have good news and bad news," he announced grimly.

"The good news is that there is god. The bad news is Gods really mad and plans to end the world in a week."

The Russia President announced to parliament, "Comrades, I have bad news and worse news. The bad news is that we were wrong, there is a god after all. The worse news is Gods mad and is going to end the world in a week."

Meanwhile, Bill Gates called a meeting of his top engineers. "I have good news and better news. The good news is that God considers me one of the three most influential men on Earth," he beamed.

"The better news is we don't have to fix Windows Vista."

Nice sms.... and beyond...

2009-01-02T16:45:00.003+05:30

"The wrong kind of people hate u 4 the Good in u...
AND
the Right kind of people love u even after knowing the bad in u...!"

So luv tat kind of people.

nice sms na... cudn't find anyone like that? Love your friends then. They will be there around you even if you commit big time mistakes. And wish for your good. I have some great ones. You wanna join???

Apply to our Princes Aiz or Guruji Minerva or Vetty officer Sanjai...
ha ha ha

Maniratnam said only love can hinder terrorism in his Roja. We all know only love can unite all. Where love is, God is. simple na...

The terrorists and militants chose to begin this new year in India with few small bomb blasts in Assam, etc. Pity man. I used to say that we have to educate people 1st. If they were educated, they wouldn't have mistook bombs for new year celebration crackers na.

Ya I know, I am making fun of a very serious issue. but sadly terrorism and betrayal has now become a part of our day to day life. Who doesn't betray? parents and true friends...none else..

It's not about doing bad to someone who believes us; It's about respecting the belief they have in us cos they have a billion other beings to believe but they have chosen us as their companion. Respect yourself, your emotions and those who respect your emotions. They wont leave you until you leave them.

Respect sorrows, sorrows that are natural... like that of a challenged person...

And i repeat... Love kids. Then you will understand life...

(understand the magnitude of emotions in these wrds.. face meaning s not wats importnt!!! dey r so strong cos of their origin...from the deep walls of a heavy heart)

Wish You A HAPPEEEEEEEEYY NEW YEARRRR!!!

2009-01-01T16:48:00.004+05:30

Praying to God that all your wishes and dreams are fulfilled and this year becomes one of your best in life... hope it adds lots of smiles and happiness in you!!!

Resolution day: wats urs frnds???

Mine: "I m starting to write diary from today."
I analysed a lot and found out that writing diary would help me become stable and give me a feeling of sharing my joys and sorrows to someone, apart from those self-realisation advantages. Think it would make me lessen my malleability.

cheers... be happy...
any lesson u need, ask our Guruji...
any tips in life u need, ask our princess...
any tips u need to lead the worst life, ask our vetty sanjai ;) :P

well, if u want happiness, ask us... zephyr will blow you through...

bubye :)
-booki

Friendship and much more...

2008-12-21T00:58:00.004+05:30

If u trust someone, trust till the end; what ever the results maybe, in the end you will either have a very good friend or a very good lesson.

nambikkai dhaanga vaazhkai. none is a born thief. Things look bad to someone cos either they are wrong or the doer is wrong without realising or the observer doesn't exactly know things fully.

As usual, haste makes waste. Not monetary waste. Friendship is about how you love ur friend for ur lifetime and how u protect them.

When the stray dogs exhibit so much of love and affection that the other dogs love them for life, we humans are finding ways of infiltration into other's territories, terror activities, killing innocent children in such massacres. Shame on us.

A VERY KIND REQUEST TO ALL TERRORISTS:

The whole world is struggling with recession of both money and humanity. All you wanted is to torment people so that your desires are addressed completely by international Governments. Already the common man is suffering at the hands of stupid terror politicians. And the worse natural calamities that frequently show up their presence. We are already in big suffering hell. Please stop your hurting activities. Just send messages on whatever you need. Sit and talk with people who matter the most. Love kids. You will then understand life.

Please stop terror activities. We are suffering already.

These are right from a person with a very heavy heart. So please understand the magnitude of emotions in it.

King of Vegetables!

2008-11-29T11:08:00.003+05:30

Mom spotted this particular variety of Brinjal somewhere and bought it home!!!

Now I know why its the king... ha ha ha..

(compare its size with a normal size tomato!!!) shew...

Reminds me of this song!!!

ha ha ha!
btw, got this idea o snapping it from our aiz and podiponnu's foto takin wrks! ;)

adhellam vida, indha vettypaiyan laam elaneer kadai foto eduthu post podum bodhu naa poda koodadha... he he he :P

--------------------
AIZ: wanted to write in tamil nly, but u know abt my tamil na... ha ha ha... so next post will write in tamil. (Tamizh) :D

Mumbai blasts - Nov2008 :((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

2008-11-27T11:59:00.003+05:30

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com

MUMBAI, India - Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, hospitals and a crowded train station in coordinated attacks across India's financial capital Wednesday night, killing at least 101 people and taking Westerners hostage, police said.

Pradeep Indulkar, a senior official at the Maharashtra state Home Ministry said 101 people were killed and 287 injured. Officials said at least six militants had been killed since the overnight attacks began around 9:30 p.m.

An Indian media report said a previously unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen had claimed responsibility for the attacks in e-mails to several media outlets. There was no way to verify the claim.

Why? Why? Why? :(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

Performance and Position!!

2008-11-24T14:55:00.001+05:30

A Priest dies & is awaiting his turn in line at the Heaven's Gates.

Ahead of him is a guy, fashionably dressed, in dark sun glasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket & jeans.

God asks him: Please tell me who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the kingdom of Heaven or not?

The guy replies: I am Pandi, Auto driver from Chennai!

God consults his ledger, smiles & says to Pandi: Please take this silken robe & gold scarf & enter the Kingdom of Heaven...

Now it is the priest's turn. He stands erect and speaks out in a booming voice: I am Pope's Assistant so & so, Head Priest of the so & so Church for the last 40 years.

God consults his ledger & says to the Priest: Please take this cotton robe & enter the Kingdom of Heaven ...

'Just a minute,' says the agonized Priest. 'How is it that a foul mouthed, rash driving Auto Driver is given a Silken robe & a Golden scarf and me, a Priest, who's spent his whole life preaching your Name & goodness has to make do with a Cotton robe?'

'Results my friend, results,' shrugs God.

'While you preached, people SLEPT; but when he drove his Auto, people PRAYED'

It's PERFORMANCE & not POSITION that ultimately counts.

Hats off ?!?

2008-11-23T17:06:00.001+05:30

Hats off சொல்ரது ரொம்ப சாதாரணமாகி போச்சு. நான் உன் கலைக்காக தலை வணங்குகிறேன்! இது நல்லா இருக்கா? இல்ல நான் உன் கலைக்காக என் தொப்பிய என் சொட்ட தலையில இருந்து எடுக்கிறேன்.. இது நல்லா இருக்கா? ஒரே காமடி தான் போங்க.

எல்லா நடனப்போட்டியிலயும் இந்த சொல் புலக்கத்தில் இருக்கு. நான் நினைப்பது, விஜய் தொலைக்காட்சியில் வரும் "தமிழ் எங்கள் பேச்சு; தமிழ் எங்கள் மூச்சு"ஐ மட்டும் இன்னும் ஈ அடிச்சான் காப்பி அடிக்காம இருக்காங்க. அதை ரொம்ப நாள் விட்டு வைக்காம சீக்கிரம் காப்பி அடிச்சு போட்டாலாச்சும் தமிழ் மக்கள் புதுப்பிக்கப்பட்ட கர்வத்தோட தமிழ் வளர்ப்பார்கள் என்று நம்புவோம்.

இந்தி மொழியறிந்த தமிழ் மக்களுக்காக மற்றும் மனிதம் மிச்சமிருக்கும் எல்லோருக்காகவும் இதோ ஓர் செய்தி சொல்லும் விளம்பரப்படம். எதேச்சையாக இனையத்தில் கண்டெடுத்தது.

Damaal Dumeel Happy Diwali

2008-10-27T09:53:00.000+05:30

A diwali with no post in our Zephyr? no no no... naan dhaan iruken la :D

naangalaam apdi vittuduvoma...

Lets make this Diwali a little different. Not the same usual wishes of joy, happiness, burning of sorrows, etc etc. But how? LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

Diwali... what?? Its celebrated for the occassion of killing the dirty fellow Narakasura.

So, according to Hindu myth, we have to wait for the next avatar of Lord Vishnu so that the existing Narakasuras will be killed and we get a new Diwali day!!! But did we have some other Diwali kinda occassion before Lord Krishna's appearance? well... difficult question. Answer therinji enna panna poren? onnum illa. So mooditu adutha vishayathuku pogalaama :D

What should we do on that day?

Eat sweets that were prepared with extra ghee and jaggery the whole of previous week. Or better buy it from the nearest shop!

Buy crackers that have sounds of 120dB or more (cos that's the max permissible limit) and keep it ONLY near the houses, particularly in houses where old and babies live! Or just sit back and listen to the crackers!

Buy new clothes. Not from any shop. Only from Pothys, Chennai silks, Kumaran, Saravana stores, RMKV or any shop (even the roadside) but only from T.Nagar. Not anywhere else. You think that those people who even come from remote towns of Tamil Nadu to buy dress here are fools??? That's how we can populate and increase this region more and make the Traffic Police run for their lives! (HOT NEWS: TN GOVT. planning to build underground subways and overhead flyovers from everyone's house to Pothys to reduce traffic congestion on the roads!!! Tenders invited!! ;) paavam pa Govt officials... enna seiyaradhunu mulikraanga...)

Why are we doing all these? To celebrate the death of that dirty fellow Narakasura!!!

Next job: relatives will come. Speak with them. Eat with them. Come on. It's festival time na!! Or else just hit the bed and sleep saying smoke allergy!!! (smoke from crackers)

Still bored? Sit back and watch the stupid TV programmes in the name of special programmes. You will have the great Freedom fighter Solomon Paapaiya arguing on a great Indo-Pak issue, then the most valiant brave hero of all times who unite India into 1 nation, ya our Iron man *fill in any actor's name*'s interview. And then the great film time with a new movie to watch and get obese.

NO. Am not an introvert, nor m speakin pessimistic ideas. I have nothing against bursting crackers. But I dont favour burning down a hut in the name of crackers nor people bursting it without even knowing the reason of doing it. Independence day has become an official rest day with special programmes. Diwali has become another such day with same relaxations + crackers + sweets + new dress! for wat? for the death of a dirty fellow Narakasura.

Tell me, who is dirty? Narakasura or we?

What else? suddenly one thinks about child employment and all and resolutes after every Diwali that you wont burst crackers hereafter and all sorts of things! Does anyone really care about these issues in this fast paced world? NO. Not me. Well. If you ask me, I dont burst crackers. Not for any reason like child labour and all. cos I know that only if I buy, they will be paid. Its not the factory people pulling the kids. It's the poor parents pushing them.

There are kids everywhere with torn clothes who pray to God to get atleast a sparkler to burn. Have you seen small kids (7 or 8 yrs old) begging from house to house for crackers? Have you seen people giving burnt out sparklers to them? Have you seen those kids smiling with joy on receiving those burnt out sparklers without knowing that those sparklers wont ignite again? Well, I have seen all of it. I haven't seen one thing yet. Those kids' eyes with tears when they reach home and eagerly try to light up those dead sparklers but in vain. I pray i should never see it.

(I m grown up like a buffallo (they say na in tamil, eruma maari valandhurukaan... :D ha ha ha). So let those kids burst some crackers instead of me...)

I wonder if those children will ever smile in their childhood.

::~~::Pics in the post are taken in my locality during Previous yr's Diwali::~~::

Pollachi Elaneerey

2008-10-23T18:22:00.013+05:30

Hi Hi Hi.. how have u been guys? Post potu romba naal aachi.. athaan oru chumma post.. :)
This snap has been taken on the road side near pollachi while I was traveling to Udumalpet for dealer visit. The bus driver had stopped the bus due to the traffic jam at this area. Unfortunately i started seeing outside of the bus and watched this bunch of tender coconuts. But when i thought to cought it in my mobile camera, bussu bussunu kelambidichi... than jannal valiya kasta pattu eduthen. shhhhhhhh abaaaaaaa.. Photo edukirathukulla verthu kottitidichi.. :P

............. dei booki.. put down the stone..sariyana Stomach fire party.. :)).............

hope that evrey one of you have tasted the tender coconut..ok.. now tell me .. how many of you know about the variety of coconut... I know some varieties... coz we have more than 50 coconut trees in our agricultural farm... If you guys too want to know about it,... no worries.. nan atha ellam solli bayamurutha maaten.. :))

irukakve irukku Wikipedia :) ...Go through this link.. even if you already know about the details of Coconut.. :)

.. ippothaiku imbutu thaan.. vartta.. TC.. (TC=Take Care.... not Tender Coconut... :P )

.......No No.. no escape yaar.. olungu mariyathaya read it :).........

ok.. now let me introduce a new variety of coconut called Pollachi Elaneer which u have never heared ... Just take a look guys.. :))

.......Escapppppppppppppppp.. :)))

..... Lables konjam over'a irukko? :))

Singh is KING!

2008-10-23T12:32:00.001+05:30

A Pakistani, a Bangladeshi and a Sardarji are sitting at a Pub in Bavaria
drinking beer.

The Pakistani drinks his beer and suddenly throws his glass in the air,
pulls out a gun and shoots the glass to pieces. He says 'In Islamabad our
glasses are so cheap that we don't need to drink from the same one twice.'

The Bangladeshi [obviously impressed by this] drinks his beer, throws his
glass into the air, pulls out his gun and shoots the glass to pieces. He
says 'In Dhaka we have so much sand to make glasses that we don't need to
drink out of the same glass twice either.'

OUR Sardar, cool as a cucumber, picks up his beer and drinks it, throws
his glass into the air, pulls out his gun and shoots the Pakistani and
Bangladeshi. He says

‘In India we have so many Pakistanis and Bangladeshis that we don't need to drink with the same ones twice’.

Poverty

2008-10-15T17:02:00.011+05:30

I was sitting in train switching songs in my ipod.
My friend was busy messaging someone through his mobile.
Train approached the Tiruvanmiyur station. A family of 4 (3 kids and mom) entered our bogie. Looked much of a lower poverty ridden class.

The kids, all were about 6 to 10yrs old... The smile in their faces, on seeing the train entering the station, knew no bounds. And guess what made them even more happier? A window seat!!!

When the world is surging ahead with ipods, mobile phones laptops and palmtops, there is still a big section of people who are yet to relish the basic necessities of life.

There is a Chinese saying:
If you want to do good for few people, give them food.
If you want to do good for people over 10yrs, plant trees.
If you want to do good for people over 100yrs, educate them!!!

Educate people. It makes them a better individual, they get a sense of individuality and their life gets a meaning with knowledge. Haven't we read enough stories about poor farmer's child studying big-time courses and comes up as scientist, businessman, etc???

Poverty is being forced upon the poor ones now. If they get the opportunities and still they remain like that, then blame them. But where is the opportunity? Everything, from hospital to education has become a business now. How do you expect poverty to be removed when even jobs are available only on paying specific amount of money?
(There are few companies which gives jobs to any distilled idiot on paying few thousand bucks)

What we can do? lending out money wont do much good. Why? cos they primarily need to know what money is, how it matters, how they should save it, etc. They need exposure. Exposure not of stupid serials, soaps and artificial films in tv, but of good values and current economy. It is the duty of Government to educate people. Rather than saying proudly that we have 60%, 65%, 75%literacy rates and all, let them start saying that we have more than 30% of our population that never touched books for reading. Let the money-minded Government realise that education is not a business and should be available to all.

LET US TRY OUR BEST IN MAKING A CHILD A LITERATE. (click for CRY organisation)
LET SOMEONE LIVE COS OF US. THEY INTURN WILL MAKE SOMEONE ELSE TO LIVE. (Click for WORLD VISION)

Both organisations are doing great service in helping able people to reach out to needy children. You can donate to a child's education. It isn't that big deal. Jus around Rs600/- a month in WorldVision...

educate them...about the world, about THEIR world... Let them find their right path. Let them eradicate their hunger, their thirst themselves. You can be a lamp post in their road towards freedom.

WHAT I DID:
1. I am sponsoring a child through CRY for his/her's education for this year.
2. I played Freerice
3. I clicked in The Hunger Site

Poverty doesn't die overnight. Anyone cant fight poverty. Only the affected ones can eradicate them. We can show them the way, that's all...

::~~::Hoping for a better tomorrow::~~::

Poverty and more..

2008-10-15T15:22:00.008+05:30

Picture Source: www.fao.org

Poverty and the complications developing due to it are envisioned long long years ago. Yet no proper reliable methods or strategies are used for eradicating it. Even if the government runs extensive campaigns and introduces schemes for their welfare, nothing could completely eradicate poverty. Still innumerable people are suffering below poverty line with only one meal a day or not even that. Deaths due to poverty, hunger and starvation are counting to be the most even now.

And now with the global economy crashing, even more well to do people enter the poverty zone. The world is cruel enough not to give them a hand to raise from the sufferings. There is abundance of wealth in one part where people find newer and stupid ways to spend the excess money they have got. And there is another part of the world where people have got nothing but a torn out dress with no shelter, no penny to spend and not even potable water to fill their flattened stomach.

Some strategies that can be followed(to my knowledge)-
1. Share the wealth from the wealthy to the unwealthy; if not wholly, a part of it will do the needed.
2. Physical work to be given the respect it needed - not that those who use brains to work are only working. Brains can work only when stomach has food.
3. Equally reasonable pay to those who engage in physical work for earning.
4. New government policies to provide common shelter places for BPL people and provide food in subsidized rates..
5. Citizenship and employment as means to get and ask their rights.
6. By bringing up extensive farming rather than small farm cultivations to enable quality farming and ample food production.
8. Proper water harvesting and maintaining underground water resources so that in near future we can prevent water scarcity.
9. Encourage small scale business.
10. Extensive institutes to provide work oriented vocational education so that they can begin working as soon as they complete the course; The course should be offered as short term courses and the fee should be either subsidized or should be nil for BPL students.

~ Eradicate Bribery to make all this happen and to bring poverty eradication to effect.

These have raised from the really small brain of mine. Big people can think more and can definitely do more towards eradication of Poverty.

I did my part today by playing freerice, and going to hunger site.

The RIGHT Right turn

2008-10-13T15:23:00.004+05:30

KEEP LEFT!!!
that's the basic formula for our Indian Driving...
But we can find that almost 80% of drivers don't follow this while taking a RIGHT TURN, ending up in cramming with oncoming vehicles. Consider the pic given:

Here, the blue line -->our vehicle

Red line arrow heads --> wrong path taken by many nowadays.

If you see, the drivers move towards the right side of the road before tsking the right turn and try to curve along the right side edge of the road to take a right turn. This principle of curving along the edge of the road is to be followed ONLY while taking a LEFT TURN.

For a right turn, the GREEN LINE ARROWHEADS are to be followed.

--> Following the red lines result in reducing space for vehicles taking a left turn from the horizontal road and also crams up the space of opposite coming vehicles.

I face this problem everyday in our roads where people ignorantly drive aliong the right side of the road to take a right turn. And worse is that they dont even try to correct themselves when asked to.

Consider the following pic where the vehicle moves along the edge of the right side of the road. Such insane driving causes a number of accidents in small streets in Residential areas (I have witnessed many...)

I hope this message reaches people as this wrong KEEP RIGHT driving sense is not restricted only to streets but also to main roads. Have you seen people crawl along the right side of the road while taking a right turn instead of waiting for all the vehicles to stop and then take a right turn at the intersection itself? That's so stupid...

I hope the authorities take up this issue and Make it clear for every driver while they attain their license to drive...

for a safe and better roadway....

::~:: ISSUED IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY ::~::

NOTE:
1. Indians follow Keep Left driving, that is right side driver's seat in cars.
2. Please feel free to copy this to your blog or anywhere to spread this info. NO COPYRIGHTS of any kind ;)

Mazhaiyum neeye..

2008-10-07T14:17:00.000+05:30

Mazhaiyum Neeye - SPB

lovely, awesome, beautiful, amazing and truly soul stirring song and lyrics. enjoy friends!

A day in MRTS electric train

2008-10-05T00:28:00.003+05:30

Morn: 7am: Its tooo early for our hero to work. So lets fast forward a little.

7.30am: Cant you understand what i said? i said its too early. It means come back late. Plss... dont disturb anyone's sleep.

8.45am: Our hero slowly opens the eyelids... oh my god.. sun's rays are tooo shiny... that's ok, he can adjust... super hero na....
then slowly he checks out Chennai Times (TOI supplement) and Metro Plus (The Hindu supplement) for Aegan Audio release poster.

9am: Oh my god... he remembers he promised to be at Velachery station at 9.30!!! immediately he messages, faster than the train, to his friend that he will be little late.

9.45am: Setting into our story, the Kuruvi train slowly enters the station. (MRTS trains have advertisements on the trains.. Kuruvi film advt... but due to the film's quality, the advt was also torn into bits... excuse that pls)
Sitting into this train, while another train leaves the 3rd platform to the shed. And there was this young gentleman who thought of becoming extremely brilliant and boarded that train. (and eventually had to get down halfway and walk along the track... othayadi paadhayile othayile poravane...)

10am: train leaves. kooo chiku buku chiku buku.... and my friend starts pestering me to talk. what to do, so many people spitting inside the train itself, and so many gossiping and some talking so loud over their mobile phones that the other person could hear him live!

ada epo da Tirumailai station (Mylapore) varum...

station vandhuchu, class ponen, thirumbi vandhen.... varumbodhu ennana pathen???? innum konjam per thupinadha pathen... ada ena kandravi train journey pa idhu... thu thu thu

idhuku oru day in train-nu post vera... pongapa..

ellam thuppu kettavanga...

nly gud thing in this story: OUR HERO!!! ya ya naan dhaan...... :D
Then the train reaches tirumailai (Mylapore) station and we get down...

Be Indian! And Be Proud to bo so..

2008-10-03T11:06:00.002+05:30

Dear

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
Announces INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM as the BEST National Anthem in the World.

PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN!...

Come In

2008-09-29T22:07:00.004+05:30

Don't Go away; Just Come In.

coz this is your home which u have abandoned for some while
Welcome back fellas.. here I am and here u all will be relishing the memories and creating new memories.

Dhak Dhak Dhak..

2008-09-11T20:14:00.000+05:30

Tadakkkkkkkkk…. Tadaaaaaakkkkkkkkk…

Whos’s there?

Who’s there?

Please answer me!

Who’s that?

BANG

Oh Oh Nooooooooooooooooooooo… Please don’t come near me. My God, Please help me.. No, please don’t touch me. Who are you? you idiot.. go away from me. Get out of my house.

What? your house eh!! HA HA HAAAAAAAAA… Don’t forget that it was me who helped you, NISHA in buying this house. And now you people show attitude to me. Just pack your things and leave now. I lended you people a huge sum and you thought you can enjoy living in this luxury house when I’m suffering the tortures from people who lended me. How cruel you people are! I nevr imagined that you will be so mean. No more talking, pack your things now and leave.

What? Oh my God! Let me call Police…

Ting ting ting.

SPAT.

what are you doing here? Are you insane. HELP! HELP! HELP! - SPAT SPAT SPAT..CHUCK CHUCK

Please leave the crime site everybody. Constable clear the crowd. No touching articles. Do not allow press people. Please follow the orders.

Who is the victim?

Sir, It’s a man called “BAIRAV”.

what is the object used?

A steel scale.

What!!

yes sir, the killer has used it to slap the guy and used the same to kill him.

Hmm.. who is the prime suspect?

This lady is the eye witness Sir. But she is not responding because of shock Sir.

Madam, Please cooperate.. Can you tell us what exactly happened there at the site of crime?

mmm.. ye…s sir. That guy came into the house when my madam was in the kitchen instructing me do things and the she asked me to go to the store room and arrange things in order. The store room door got locked automatically. When I was about to call her to open it, I heard the door knocking. She left to look for who has come at that time. Suddenly the knock got louder and she got worried. And soemone entered by force into the house. Then I heard weird noises and suddenly she was crying and I knocked the door louder so that she hears me and opens the door. She came crying aloud. Then i saw this man lying dead. I was shocked. She told that he and his wife tried to force her out of the home and in the struggle his wife got that scale in hand which by accident has killed her own husband.

Considering the situation and the witnesses the court orders life time imprisonment to suspect no-2 Mrs. NISHA taking into account her wickedness and a tricky plan to corner the victim and for the murdering the same person. And also for trying to divert the case.

CASE OF SELF DEFENSE TURNS COLD BLOODED MURDER

The prime suspect NISHA has pre-planned the murder as she was jealous and was envying the wealth of her husband’s friend Mr.BAIRAV and his wife. She has planned this murder such that they suspect his wife rather than her. When the man has entered her house, a few seconds later his wife also came in to shout at the lady for not returning the funds which they have collected and given to her. The lady of the house suddenly picked up the ruler and killed the man. Watching which his wife got shocked and ran away in fear of getting killed.

The only mistake done by her was that she did not think about the labour who got locked in the kitchen store room, which was intentional though. The labour women could easily look through a window - from where she saw the victims’ wife running in fear and crying. She has clearly seen that her hands were not blood ridden. When she came out of the room she has noticed that blood has been washed in the kitchen wash sink. Obviously a person running in fear would not have gotten time to wash her hands and leave. These two acts witnessed by her has got the case to a truthful conclusion.

Miracle

2008-09-11T20:04:00.002+05:30

clipped from www.metro.co.uk

Miracle man walks again

When his body was cut in
two by a lorry in 1995, it
was little short of a medical
miracle that he lived.

He survived against all the odds; now Peng Shulin
has astounded doctors by
learning to walk again.

Skin was grafted from his
head to seal his torso – but
the legless Mr Peng was left
only 78cm (2ft 6in) tall.

They came up with an ingenious
way to allow him to
walk on his own, creating a
sophisticated egg cup-like
casing to hold his body with two bionic legs
attached to it.

Mr Peng, who has to learn
how to walk again, is said to
be delighted with the device.

Salary Increases

2008-09-03T10:41:00.002+05:30

There will be NOOO salary increases for this year

WHAT WE SHALL DO????

AND IF STILL NOTHING HAPPENS WHAT TO DO ????????????????????
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Transparent Butterfly

2008-09-03T10:39:00.002+05:30

Transparent Butterfly (Absolutely gorgeous photos!)

It comes from Central America and is found from Mexico to Panama. It is quite common in its zone, but it not easy to find because of its transparent wings, which is a natural camouflage mechanism.
A butterfly with transparent wings is rare and beautiful. As delicate as finely blown glass, the presence of this rare tropical gem is used by rain forest ecologists as an indication of high habitat quality and its demise alerts them of ecological change. Rivaling the refined beauty of a stained glass window, the translucent wings of the Glasswing butterfly shimmer in the sunlight like polished panes of turquoise, orange, green, and red.

All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power.

A Leader Should Know How to Manage Failure . . .

2008-06-26T23:04:00.001+05:30

A Leader Should Know How to Manage Failure . . .

(Former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam at Wharton India Economic forum , Philadelphia , March 22,2008 )
Question: Could you give an example, from your own experience, of how leaders should manage failure?
Kalam: Let me tell you about my experience. In 1973 I became the project director of India 's satellite launch
vehicle program, commonly called the SLV-3. Our goal was to put India 's 'Rohini' satellite into orbit by 1980.
I was given funds and human resources -- but was told clearly that by 1980 we had to launch the satellite into
space. Thousands of people worked together in scientific and technical teams towards that goal.
By 1979 -- I think the month was August -- we thought we were ready. As the project director, I went to the
control center for the launch. At four minutes before the satellite launch, the computer began to go through the
checklist of items that needed to be checked. One minute later, the computer program put the launch on hold;
the display showed that some control components were not in order. My experts -- I had four or five of them
with me -- told me not to worry; they had done their calculations and there was enough reserve fuel.
So I bypassed the computer, switched to manual mode, and launched the rocket. In the first stage,
everything worked fine.. In the second stage, a problem developed. Instead of the satellite going into orbit,
the whole rocket system plunged into the Bay of Bengal . It was a big failure.
That day, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization, Prof. Satish Dhawan, had called a press
conference. The launch was at 7:00 am , and the press conference -- where journalists from around the
world were present -- was at 7:45 am at ISRO's satellite launch range in Sriharikota [in Andhra Pradesh in
southern India ]. Prof. Dhawan, the leader of the organization, conducted the press conference himself.
He took responsibility for the failure -- he said that the team had worked very hard, but that it needed more
technological support. He assured the media that in another year, the team would definitely succeed. Now,
I was the project director, and it was my failure, but instead, he took responsibility for the failure as chairman
of the organization.
The next year, in July 1980, we tried again to launch the satellite -- and this time we succeeded.. The whole
nation was jubilant. Again, there was a press conference. Prof. Dhawan called me aside and told me,
'You conduct the press conference today.'
I learned a very important lesson that day. When failure occurred, the leader of the organization owned that failure.
When success came, he gave it to his team.
The best management lesson I have learned did not come to me from reading a book; it came from that experience . . .

Source: Web - http://www.4MinutesPerDay.com

Song for You

2008-06-07T21:28:00.003+05:30

Heya dear *Zephyrites,
Been sometimes since I was here, I know. Hope all of you've been keeping well, ya. :)

Anyway, methinks it's time for... இன்னொரு இசை விருந்து!
Enjoy & take care all.
Wishes, minerva*

Song for You (by Michael Buble)

WIPRO beckons...

2008-06-06T15:55:00.003+05:30

guess what friends!!!???!!!???

Me, subha, sujitha of this blog are placed in WIPRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ennalaam kooda velaiku edukraangana paarungalen!!!

chanceless la!!!

naangalaam thought apply panromla.... :D

Thank God there are Beggars!!!

2008-05-26T16:18:00.002+05:30

Its the need to make both ends meet that makes man take any big step for money.

Imagine a country like India with such a huge population having unemployment, under-employment, etc etc except employment.

Everyone needs atleast Rs.25/- to have a proper meal. mayb they can get satisfied with two meals a day (thinking that the country is developing away from a meal a day policy for poor)

Or even reduce it to a Rs.30/- per day assuming a selfish beuracracy.

Where the hell is he gonna get that amount without any job?

All say beggars are lazy ppl unwilling to work (as if they are given a work to do so... ha ha)

Wonder what will happen if such people who don't get their required money take up knives and soda bottles and cycle chains to pep up the spirit of rowdies once again!!! (instead of happily begging in front of temples...disturbing none)

THANK GOD, THERE ARE BEGGARS!!!

SMS - [random topic]

2008-05-17T12:19:00.001+05:30

If you belong to the youth or young adult age group, you sure will not avert this service and it is a must have facility to share remembrance, love, friendship and many things when you have a low balance to talk to the friend but you have a free sms service.

I would say it as a Sweet Messaging Service.

A recent message which is fun:

Think of a number between 1 to 15 to know what you were in your previous birth. Tell me the number via comment. I shall tell the answers when all of you have given your choices. see ya people..

And also post 1 or 2 sms which you got recently and you enjoyed the most.

Summer - [on random topic]

2008-05-06T14:54:00.003+05:30

What does this summer bring to you? For me it is a mixed bag I can say. Though it brought some luck, I had to work hard to enjoy the luck. They say "Success doesn't come in a Day". So the hard work is obvious, I do not mind working hard. So, I was happy and also busy :D. Then, some bad luck or shall I say good luck in disguise!! came my way.. Thats ok. Now I'm sitting in my chair little relaxed. Time for relaxation.. though the relaxation need not be mere leisure but a time well spent. May be we can share some true thoughts in the form of discussion.

I expect a post from booki regarding the new upcoming project "DASAVATHARAM"

I am expecting the release of this project as you all do, a definite treat for all Tamilians around the world and a special treat for all Kamal fans

Knock knock... who's there?

2008-05-06T14:35:00.004+05:30

knock knock.. anybody there? don't scold me for not being around.. coz, even if i'm here no one cares to pay a visit to this friends' heaven. I'm terribly sad for this attitude of yours. k, lets speak practical. Now tell me who all are willing to be part of this heaven, active people alone? Try to be here as often as you can.

I feel sad if I give a topic and no one writes about it. so hence forth, there will be topics given in random days. whoever wishes to write can contribute. All topics will be random and I hope it will kindle your thoughts to write..

Random topic: Summer

happy days once again :D

2008-04-02T11:52:00.003+05:30

HI ZEPHYRITES :)))))))))
hope all are fine and rocking as always dear...

this 6th sem... damn hectic... so many work to do ppl.

apdi enna work? extracurricular-la few competitions ellam poga vendirundhudhu... dis sem, most of the days, slept only after 12 in night.... few days without sleep also.

Surprised and smiling at the new look of our Zephyr!!! Lets rock it again...

a nice song (bgm) for u all.... the secret for the musical hit of this film? all songs wer simpl in lyrics, particularly des bgms... and simple funny beats...

keep rocking ppl... wishes for all... meet u in nxt post
bubye...

booki :D

Some Inspiration

2008-03-26T18:04:00.004+05:30

Hi friends,

I came across a few websites which I thought all of would be pleased to learn. They are listed as follows..

All these websites/blogs inspire us to write something even if you currently do not have anything cool to write in your blog. I would like our blog to be something like this or something more kool. What say people?

BOOKI B' DAY

2008-03-17T15:13:00.003+05:30

FROM ALL ZEPHYRMATES

ரயிலே ரயிலே ஒரு நிமிஷம்

2008-03-01T05:24:00.006+05:30

வணக்கம் மக்களே,
நலமா? நான் நலம். திரும்ப வார பதிப்புகள் போட படும். எல்லோரும் கலந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும். இந்த வாரம் நம்ம தலைப்பு என்ன தெரியுமா?

PURE DISCUSSION ON KOOL TOPICS... KVA?

TRAIN TRAVEL PATHI UR SEPARATE POSTS AND SOME INTERESTING INCIDENTS IN YOUR LIFE ASSOCIATED WITH TRAIN TRAVEL. NO ONE SHOULD ESCAPE!

ஒரு முறை நான் ராமேஸ்வரம் சென்ற பொது, it happened. The sweetest experience associated with nature as of now. I was on the 2nd or 3rd berth, when that happened. When I looked outside the window from above, I felt joy like a pure white rabbit. I could see the sea from above and I felt as if the train is not running on the tracks but it is sliding through the sea water as if like a Harry Potter movie. I enjoyed the moment and cherish it even now whenever my mood goes down.

Aloha! Smiles Adieu! Tears

2008-02-20T16:32:00.007+05:30

Hi dearest souls,

Welcome new zephyrites. Other fellas here must have introduced me or you must have gotten to know about me through my posts and chats.

It has been a long time since i have sat for writing in blogs. First post after my break is here and only here. I'll be resuming blogging in my personal blogs [hopefully ;)] sooner.

Now also m away from home to write this note. Hope my post finds everyone in good spirits. Was missing the whole of blog world a lot. Got tied up in some critical issues which needed my attention more than anything.

Now you will meet me and my thoughts through my words and posts. You will know me more through my taste for music, art and literature.

Be Alert; Be Fresh; Be Happy

a sweet song for you all..

Sometimes..

2008-02-10T00:29:00.000+05:30

Sometimes..

Life is Easy,
Live with a Smile..

Sometimes..

Life is Tough,
Face the Challenges..

Sometimes..

Life is Worst,
Learn to live with it..

Technology...

2008-01-14T15:28:00.000+05:30

technology has improved sooooo muchhhhhhhhhh

toooooooooooooo muchhhh

romba romba toooo muchhhhhhhhhh pa... ennala thaanga mudila

know wat? sujitha and that girl sivaranjani romba dhoorama irukaanga ninakaadheenga...

that siva ranjani is just opposite to suji's house!!!

edhirtha veetuku orkut kekkudha suji???!!!

enna koduma suji idhu!!! cha cha cha (ha ha ha he he he ho ho ho ha ha ha)

am back! (ayo... Billa dialog ila pa!!!)

2008-01-14T09:31:00.000+05:30

belated new yr wishes to all dear zephyrites!! :D watta new yr it has been na...
FANTASTIC

ASTOUNDING

FABULOUS

SPLENDID

isnt t??? yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa........ :D

1 Jan, '06: Gals r molested in Mumbai by gangs, in front of their helpless boyfriend/lovers...

'07: nothin different

'08: its the same, except for the practice has spread from Mumbai to many other places!

Fire in Kolkata engulfs more than 2000shops and numerous make-shift houses.

Bus collides with stationary lorry, killing a Sabarimala pilgrim.

Yesterday, in Chennai, Public find the BODY of a new born girl baby, abandoned and now dead.

New yr eve saw the downfall of a stage in Savera Hotel (Chennai) which lead to unnecessary loss of life and money.

Youth in Chennai and ofcourse, India, enjoy the new yr by bashing up public installs lik traffic lights, road sign boards, barricades....

A college student dies on the spot in Besant Nagar Beach road, due to rash driving, which lead him to hit an auto... half of the auto is nowhere seen... bike --> crushed... alongwith the boy's life.

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When most students of their age were busy making plans for the new year party, a group of students of Madras Institute of Technology, Chromepet, reached out to underprivileged children.

Recently, student members of the Rotaract Club of MIT, a premier technical institution, organised "SPARSH 08".

Nearly 300 children frommany welfare homes in the city and suburbs were invited for an evening of cultural extravaganza.

Once the cultural programmes ended, the children were showered with gifts and were also served with a wholesome dinner.

MIT students said they were organising such events annually for the past 4 yrs to reach out to children from welfare homes and orphanages.

--Courtesy: "DOWNTOWN" supplement of "THE HINDU" dated 13th, Jan, 2008 (Sunday).

Now you know y this new yr has indeed been fabulous!!

Ushering in the New Year, with *Music..

2008-01-05T18:16:00.000+05:30

Heya all,
Hoping this reaches all dear *Zephyrites in good spirits & cheer.

Now, what's a new year without beautiful music? ;)

[Tamilshowz.net]Hariharan - Musical Show2_chunk_2
Uploaded by videonets_tk

Take care all.
Wishes always, minerva*

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2008 :-)

2008-01-01T18:44:00.000+05:30

New Year is the time to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the coming year. It is the time to forget and get past memories that are no longer useful or worth pondering upon. It is the time for new beginnings and new starts in life. New Year has a message for each one of us. One should let go of the past that has bad memories and accept what has happened, has happened for some reason. Instead of clinging onto your past and things that have gone, it is better to let go.

There is an old saying that goes, "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened". This essentially means that there is no use crying over spilt milk. You cannot turn back time and do things that would benefit you. Accept that some days you are the pigeon and some days you are the statue. New year is the time of new beginnings. It is time to start afresh and do things that would make someone else smile. Make a pledge to make at least one person happy. You will see the difference it can make in both your lives. The essential message of New Year is let go off the past and embrace life as it comes to you. You will be happier and merrier that way.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A back packers bed

2007-12-24T08:03:00.000+05:30

A packbackers bed in penang Cintra packbackers lodge.

"Princess" Charming gives a Royal Treat -> "Lilo & Avil"

2007-12-12T14:22:00.001+05:30

PART-1
college librarykula nulairapo ava manasula thideernu oru padhatam, ethanaalanu sola therila. yosichite ula nulanja.. thideernu ava pinaditha kadhavu padarnu saathikichu.

bayandhu poi suthi muthi paatha

erkanave romba bayandhagoliya iruntha suha, kitathata mayangi ulapona
apo, oru kai vandhu avala thaanga

bayandhu poi thirumbi paatha..
anga ava boy frnd eeeee-nu ilichitu irundhan

dei-.. unaaa.. apdinu kathite avana thorathitu pona suha
avandhan ram

pinadiye pona suha, nadandhadha marandhe poita
apram rendu perum konja neram kalichu samadhanam aananga, sari coffer shop polaamnu kilambunanga
kadhavukita vandhu kadhava thoraka try pana, kadhavu oru inch kooda nagarala
hey summa vilayadhadha ram-nu suha solla

ram bendha bendha mulichan

ena da nadikara, nee thana naan ula vandhadhum kadhava muda soli un frndsta soli iruntha, epo enamo onume theriyadha maari mulikra? apdina keta

hey ila pa, naan sathiyama solala
nee ula vandhadha paathen una pinadi irunthu bayamurathalaamnu than vandhen
kadhavu pathi enaku onum theriyadhu apdinu sonan

apo padarnu library centre table mela iruntha fan wrrrrrnu keela vilundhadhu...

Mood swings...

2007-12-10T17:58:00.000+05:30

jus my present state... (nothing serious... nothing humorous... something for me, myself)

Friends will be Friends

2007-12-09T10:08:00.000+05:30

Hi people, hoping this post finds everyone in good health and spirits.
This post is dedicated to all *Zephyrites here, esp. to dear Aiz, to whom i owe this fellowship with all of ya. ;)

Been re-discovering cool music of the yesteryears, and found this gem. Enjoy!
Take care all, minerva*

Friends Will Be Friends, by Queen

The unique lunacy of a language

2007-12-07T09:31:00.000+05:30

We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.

You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?

If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?

Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren
,But though we say mother, we never say methren.

Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!
Let's face it - English is a crazy language.
English muffins weren't invented in England
.We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes,
We find that quicksand can work slowly,

Boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing,
Grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham?

Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend.
If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all But one of them,
what do you call it?If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught?

Sometimes I think all the folks who grew up speaking English
Should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane.
In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital?

We ship by truck but send cargo by ship.
We have noses that run and feet that smell.
We park in a driveway and drive in a parkway.
And how can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same,
While a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?

You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language
In which your house can burn up as it burns down,
In which you fill in a form by filling it out,
And in which an alarm goes off by going on.

nd, in closing, if Father is Pop,How come Mother's not Mop?

karmic cycle

2007-11-23T12:49:00.000+05:30

Life is understood backward but it is lived forward. Simple statement-in fact so simple and obvious that I wonder why I didn’t coin it myself. In hindsight of course. It is like solving a crossword puzzle. The next day’s answer to the last puzzle makes me wonder how I could have missed an answer as simple as ‘room’… for ‘space’ or why I didn’t associate ‘soap’ with ‘long-running/ cleaner’.
Like some scripts are read from right to left, life reads front to back-and then to front. No amount of foresight can match the decisive, incisive power of hindsight. Hindsight has the last laugh-always! ‘I wish I had..’ can be the most honestly painful words one utters to oneself. The neighbor who has just watched her front door slam in the wind, with both sets of her keys safely inside goes on and on about how she had been absent-minded just for a second…how she could have/would have/should have used the stopper…that’s the modus operandi of hindsight you bet! Instead of thinking how best to unlock the door, hindsight gets us stranded thinking of that precise moment in the past when we let the door shut.
‘Proof-reading works best after publication’. Who said it? No doubt a much harried publisher who understood and lived life forward and backward respectively. On the other hand, the proof of the pudding is in the eating say experienced chefs. Or in the facial expression of the eater. The recipe of a chef’s pudding thus includes the memory of past grimaces and compliments alike.Scrolling backward-forward, or upward-downward is the weave of life. It generates thought patterns and action designs as in a fabric which eventually wraps up a personality.So often, like a page of magic painting comes into colours when painted with water, the past assumes meaning when coated with Time. What looked like a bolt out of the blue 7 years ago seems perfectly logical now. It simply had to happen. The mind has collected evidence, processed it in leisure and now sees it with impartial understanding. Like a long drawn court case.In these times of instant gratification and rapid decision making, does hindsight matter? More than ever I guess. And ‘backward’ is not always an eon away but can also be the moment which has just expired. And understanding life is not just about human behaviour, feelings or thoughts.:
Hindsight was developed as a tool to continuously record operations, allowing replay of process upsets in slow motion. With Hindsight, you can point a camera at a suspected problem area and walk away. After the next stoppage, scroll though the video and play the event in slow motion. After one or two stoppages, you will understand the root cause and can prevent future issues.Thinking of it, cameras and closed circuit TVs in shopping malls, at traffic intersections, messages on mobiles, computers…anything recorded and saved, in the varied individual and collective memories are links to the past. From the modus operandi of a shoplifter to unraveling an act of terror, recorded evidence is a popular means of understanding the ‘back’ segments of life. With hopes of a better future.
On another plane, sciences such as archeology and anthropology and astronomy connect us to the past and provide us with elements to see the present picture of Life, just as the sciences of the future, stemming from the same present, give us a glimpse of what is to come. The true dimensions of the present emerge only from this loom-like shuffle between past and future. As a child I was told many a story with arresting morals by my grandmother-I remember being awe-struck by the finality attached to them. You did this and you got this…if you don’t remember doing this, you did it in your previous birth; if you don’t face the consequences of it now, well you will in your future births. A deft mix of imaginary hindsight and foresight to live safely in the present.But wait… is the statement really single-dimensioned?…each word of it has twists and turns to it .Understanding life? like quicksilver, every moment slips by, taking with it a whole paraphernalia of variables-context, time, weather, mood…and of course Experience-that formidable punctuation mark of life. Is there a disconnect between looking at life in the rearview mirror and living it? Would history repeat itself if lessons from past events were absorbed and utilized for a better present and future? For some cultures, life just moves forward, in a linear way, the Past being unclaimed, abandoned baggage. To tribal/Oriental cultures for example, the baggage of the past recycles itself, claiming or reclaiming its dues with Time. As for life being lived forward, are there not those who seem to be happier dwelling in perpetual reverse gear? ‘the good old days..’ types! On the other hand are those who live life in leaps and bounds, kangaroo-styled. Today seems non-existent to them; they are ahead of the others, if not in any other way, at least in their thoughts and dream projects. There are those who live experiences like they eat junk food…blissfully unaware of what it does to them. There are those of course who would want a minute analysis of what could have given them that upset tummy…was it the extra dose of tea? The salted peanuts-those vicious little things? Or the pizza day before yesterday?...so damn difficult to pinpoint the culprit…the best is to forget it and live life forward-till the next ‘chanawala’ alluringly roasts his peanuts before their eyes…

How often don’t we wish for that ‘another chance’ to do things right after hindsight sheds doleful light on our wrong methodologies. Yet at the right moment, here we go again on the same track, propelled by the same factors…
Ah! I find myself at a confusing crossroads…from peanuts to paleontology, Hindu myths to futuristic sciences, how many radiating routes are these? Or are they perhaps all loops of just the same expressway?
‘Life may or may not be understood backward, but it is lived forward by default’ declares a friend nonchalantly…

An eye –opener this! So, in spite of all the hair-splitting analyses and countless factual and fanciful accounts of the world’s wars, World War Nth could still happen, Naples could be buried Pompeii like under Vesuvius-and rebuilt, crosswords will dangle tantalizingly before me every morning if only to prove me my logical inadequacies…. Could the neighbour again let her door slam keyless?

Never mind…it is karmic balance you see!

Mrs. Meera Balachandar writes for the magazine “ Ability “ published by www.abilityfoundation.org
Link to Mrs Meera Balanchandar blog page : http://merrylinks.blogspot.com/

Courtesy: Guruji's "Minervan Musings"

2007-11-07T12:14:00.000+05:30

?? Which Mythical Creature Are You ??

You're like a Unicorn!

GURU... naangalum unicorn dhaan!!! aana enaku andha kombu (horn) pudikala :(

yo yo Indians!

2007-11-04T17:49:00.000+05:30

This is a small audio of our National Anthem, originally rendered by the great Rabindranath Tagore himself.
Of course, many of you would have heard this, as the ARR album "Jana Gana Mana" contained this song in it. But there are few Tagore lovers out here, who don't deserve to miss this one by any chance.
Posting it just for our Princes, Guruji and all others who breathe poetry and for those who worship Tagore, the "Gurudev".

Storytelling by Chicken little

2007-10-26T17:51:00.000+05:30

oru kadhai sollu Ram

vanakkam... seidhigalai vaasipadhu inji thinna kurangu...
kosu koota thalaivargal naalai madhiya sabhaiyil aajar aagiraar... idhil nuclear deal, mortein ozhipu sattam matrum palveru vishayangalai patri vivaadhilka povadhaaga ee ani thalaivar amaidhipadai veithu kandupudithullar..

comedy storya Ram

netru madurai aruge nadandha bayangara bus vibathil 8 kosukkal, 10 pallikal, 20 erumbukal sambava idathulaye uyir vittanar... idhai thavira motham 35 palveru jeeva raasigal arugil irukum maruthuvamanaiyil serka pattanar...idharku kaaranamaana andha yaanai ootunarai nari police-aar valai veesi thedi varugindranar...

idharku idaye mudhal amaichar mudhalai avargal koorugiraar: "driver oru yaanai endru theriyum... apram edhuku valai veesi thedugiraar? adhu meen illaye... yaanaikum adi sarikum enbaargal... adhanaal valai veesaamal vaazhaipazham veesalaam endru naa aalosanai koorugiren"
netru peitha idiyudan koodiya mazhaiyil moondru marangal idiyaal saaindhana... aanal endha paravai-kum uyir sedham illai en endraal namadhu chicken little hero thanadhu oorai kaapaathinadhu polave andha paravaigalaiyum kaapaathinaar...

vilayaatu seidhigal: erumaikum kaalaikum idaye nadandha cricket pottiyil miga periya asambaavidham thadukka pattadhu. aattathin irudhi nerathil, kaalai ani vella irukum bodhu thideer endru oru poonai maidhaanathukul vadhadhu... andha samayam paathu kaalai aniyin sirandha aattakaarar kaachin koodulkar pandhai vegamaaga thooki adithu namadhu erumai aniyin veerar eruzamam ul guq pandhai pidika thaavi poonai meedhu gudhikka irundhaar... nalla velai namadhu kaachi koodulkar BOOST kudithadhaal paayndhu sendru poonaiyai chutney aagaaamal kaapaathinaar... aanal avar apozhudhu run out aagi aatam ezhandhaar. piragu mudi valatha koni vandhu aatathai vendru kuduthaar.
meendum seidhigal adutha varudam idhe naal, idhe neram vaasika mudiyadhu... nandri vanakam

200th Post in Zephyr...

2007-10-24T13:18:00.000+05:30

...wow... This is the 200th post in our lovable Zephyr...

...Advanced Diwali wishes to All Zephyrmates...

.....CheerUp Guys....

~Sanjaiகாந்தி~

Everyone should be write in this same post using the Edit option..

dont forget to writedown ur name under ur message. mudinja elaarum aalukoru image use pannunga... aduthu elutharavanga image wrige la use pannunga.. aduthu left...ah rytu..ah leftu..

இது வேண்டுகோள் இல்லை... கட்டளை :-)

(aiz n vaal.. Enna mukkiyamaana vela nu ketinga la? ithan.. hehe)

"HAPPY DIWALI"

"HAPPY DEEPAVALI"

-Aiz.

A day to enjoy...

for every single soul present here

lighting up the sky and hearts of millions

Wishing everyone a very very HAAPPPPY DIWALI

-Booki

To All Dear Zephyrites & Guests, too...

* Here's wishing all A Blessed, Joyous & Memorable Deepavali/ Diwali! *

May this special day usher forth many more beautiful moments in our lives.

Stay cheery, with the warmth of brilliant lamps & the sweet perfume of the *Zephyr, in our hearts...

Wishes always, minerva*

From Now Onwards

2007-10-23T14:34:00.000+05:30

There will be a change.

There will be a change.

There will be a change.

There will be a change.

There will be a change.

Reality shows... a dumb reality

2007-10-22T10:27:00.000+05:30

Really, real reality shows are a real dream now. Most of the present day reality shows do try to be realistic, but are they?

Leave the problem of intense copying the same programmes from one channel... literally we are having the same dancing/comedy programmes in all channels... wonder if the TV channel officials can at least think a little on their own, rather than foolishly copying from other channels. (HOW DUMB!!)

How can we assure that these stuffs are conducted in a fair manner, particularly having so many dramatic cries, hues in it?

It surely looks like trying to improving a star's value rather entertaining the people. For what reason, so much of drama is taking place without the presence of the director? (Even so much of events happen and still the programme's director is nowhere seen! watta comedy)

Will the Indian channels ever look at producing something on the lines of "Who dares wins"? Only time can tell... (when i say time, what i mean is, only if the channels have time for these things, neglecting few mega-serials)

start camera... BLOG ACTION -> ENVIRONMEN-TRONICS ROLLS OUT

2007-10-15T14:25:00.001+05:30

hmm... 1 min. Choosing proper environment to write about environment. (It's important na!)

loading environment...
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LOADED... START... [Enter]

environment includes everything that surrounds us but not created by us...right?

whether its the clothes that we wear or the paper we use, its all in a way bothering our surroundings na. (who cares... that's how it has been all these centuries)

if i say that my great grandfather too had wooden furnitures to decorate his house, maybe i should stop using the latest technologies and go back to the village with traditional veshti-shirt costumes and have a look at the agricultural fields there (are there any? first gotta check that of course)

so there's no point in comparing things with the past, but have a futuristic approach... an approach that's needed from us just to save a fraction of this nature to the future. Letting them suffer is indeed an easy task i guess... will it bother me any way? A big NO follows!!!

But indeed the shade that i enjoy today in my college are due to the avenue trees planted by my seniors whom i never met/will never meet. So I don't think I am fit enough to destroy the resources available to the future citoyens. (i am right, i know...ha ha)

Still something's digging thro my mind...
what the hell am suppressing in my mind to trouble me??

arrghh...
damn....

oh ya... found out... my mind says I am not at all fit to speak all these stuffs cos, I myself am using a wooden computer table for my PC. :( tooooo baadddd...

booki

Reality Cheque

2007-10-14T18:54:00.000+05:30

Reality Cheque