November 21, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Affordable healthcare Letter Published in Khaleejtimes (weekend )on 21.November.08.U.A.E.

THE INTERVIEW with the Sagar Group Vice-Chairman Dr Premchandra Sagar by Pratibha Umashankar (What the Doctor Ordered, November 14), was interesting and informative. I have been witnessing the UAE’s growth in all areas, and now particularly in the healthcare sector. Dr Sagar’s confidence in the region’s future development in healthcare is worth noting. The fact that both clinical and surgery facilities are going to be introduced is an important indication. Dubai is now not only a trading hub for the Middle East and North Africa, but is also poised to become a world-class healthcare hub too. People from this region can avail of sophisticated treatment. The authorities should take care that the facilities are affordable to everyone.

- K Ragavan, Ajman

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November 20, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Letter Published in TheNational,Abudhabi.on 20.Nov.08.U.A.E. Taxi service often means waiting for Godot
Recently a friend of mine had a very bitter experience while waiting for a taxi in the Al Gharood Area in Dubai near Citibank. Eight taxis passed him by and none of the drivers came to his rescue. The explanation was that their shift was over.

After waiting for nearly three hours, my friend called a taxi company to send a cab for him. They promised that he would be picked up within 30 minutes.

After waiting for nearly an hour, my friend rang up again. The company agent replied that he was unable to comply with his request for service. The excuse was a broken taxi meter.

My friend’s ordeal was not just an individual case. I’ve had many experiences like this. I request that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) take action about the endless wait for taxis. A growing country like the UAE should not be losing productivity as its populace waits hours for a cab. Will the RTA address this important issue?

K Ragavan, Ajman

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November 18, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Advertisement In A Long Island Shop: Guitar, for sale……. cheap…….. …..no strings attached.
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Ad.. In Hospital Waiting Room: Smoking Helps You Lose Weight …One Lung At A Time!
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Seen on a bulletin board: Success Is Relative. More The Success, More The Relatives.
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When I Read About The Evils Of Drinking…I Gave Up Reading.
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My Grandfather Is Eighty And Still Doesn’t Need Glasses…He Drinks Straight Out Of The Bottle.
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You Know Your kids Have Grown Up When: Your Daughter Begins To Put On Lipstick.. Or Your Son Starts To Wipe It Off.
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Sign In A Bar: ‘Those Of You Who Are Drinking To Forget, Please Pay In Advance.’
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Sign In Driving School: If Your Wife Wants To Learn To Drive, Don’t Stand In Her Way.
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Behind Every Great Man, There Is A Surprised Woman.
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The Reason Men Lie Is Because Women Ask So Many Questions.
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Getting Caught Is The Mother Of Invention.
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Laugh And The World Laughs With You, Snore And You sleep Alone.
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The Surest Sign That Intelligent Life Exists Elsewhere In The Universe Is The Fact That It Has Never Tried To Contact Us.
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Sign At A Barber’s Saloon In Detroit: We Need Your Heads To Run Our Business.
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A Traffic Slogan: Don’t Let Your Kids Drive If They are Not Old Enough Or Else They Will Never Be.
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Sign In A Restaurant: All Drinking Water In This Establishment Has Been Personally Passed By The Manager.
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Sign On A Famous Beauty Parlor Window: Don’t Whistle At The Girls Going Out From Here. She May Be Your Grandmother !
Sent by a Friend of mine.
K.Ragavan.
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November 17, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Tribute to Late.Director K.Shankar. To day I am going to write an interesting and Versatile Person from Tamil Film ,is none other then Late Director K.Shankar .He has given many memorable films with message .Iremember couple of his films ,Starting with,Ayiramkannudaial, Balanagamma ,Athaivida ragasiam,Panchavarnakili,Aadimaipen,Aalayamani,Aandavankattalai, and Anbukkarangal which will be remembered for ever.Tamilukkum amutendru Per,from Panchavarnakili,,Ponnaivirumumbum boomiyilay from Aalayamani,Aalaye va from Aandavankattilai,and Kakithathil kappal from Anbukkarangal is always ringing in Tamil film fans Ears is not a Exaggerated One.He had a good team of technicians consisting Editor K.Narayanan,Cinemotographars Thambu ,Bhaskarrao and V.Ramamurthy. and Associate Director Ra.Sankaran.T.M.Soundera rajan rendered his voice for Many of this Doyen’s Heroes.Soft spoken,God fearing and above all liked by one and all Director K.Shankar.Singer S.P Balasubramaniam was introduced by his film Aadimaipenn ,throughAayiram nilave song is important.To day i thought of this wonderful Person who had his days in the film field.Soft spoken ,simple and god fearing Late k.Shankar is no more withus.But his memorable films are still with us.Iam writting this column to my memory and little knowledge.If there is any error found ,kindly ignore.

Regards.



K.Ragavan.

See you Next Week.

Movember.17.08.



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November 16, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Be careful Letter Published in Gulfnews on 16,November,08. U.A.E.
It was painful to read about the crane that collapsed on Shaikh Zayed Road, in Dubai (”Readers praise Dubai Police response to crane crash”, Gulf News, November 10). Fortunately, this incident occurred early in the morning and there were no casualties. The concerned authorities should monitor contractors periodically and ensure safety is maintained. Motorists should be very careful and keep a watch on both sides of the road while driving.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Ajman
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November 15, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Cab Article Publishedin Gulftoday on 15.November.08.U.A.E.

shock

A friend wanted to go to his home country to celebrate his son’s first year Diwali festival with his family. On the departure day, he placed a phone request with a taxi company to send a cab at 8pm to his Dubai residence so as to reach Sharjah airport.

The company staff took his residence details and phone number and promised that the taxi will arrive at 8pm. His flight time was 11pm.

My friend anticipated heavy traffic and was worried. Till 8.30pm there was no sign of any cab. My friend rang up the taxi company and was to receive a reply that there was no information regarding his booking.

He explained that somebody had taken his details and promised the cab would arrive at the specific time. The reply from the other end: “Sorry.”

Fortunately, a family friend came to his rescue and took them to the airport. Who’s to be blamed? I got the answer: “Don’t depend on one source, when it comes to beating traffic.”

K. Ragavan

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November 14, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Un Acceptable. Recently i was watching in the Indian T.V.Channel,clash between two Group Lawcollege studentshitting each otherwas sad and painful .What ever be the reasons they should not hit each otherin a brutal manner.The funniest part Police was watching.This incident is not only a shameful actbut also not acceptable one.Both parties fighting are Ambedgar Law college students,in Chennai,South indiaMy question will these Students Protect Law in the future for their country?.
Sorry for watching.
K.Ragavan.

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November 13, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
lETTER pUBLISHED IN Gulf news (EPLUS ) on 13.November.08.uae. Great Movie.
I Have just watchedGoalmalReturns .It was a reallynice comedy.Ajay Devgan,ShreyasTalpade,Arshadwarsi,Tusharkapur,and CelinaJaitley portrayed their characters very well.Talpade is a Promising actor and inspector Arshad’s alternative huour is fantastic.Worth mentioning are also Ganesh Acharya’sChoreography,the clean shotsof Natrajan Subramaniam,and Preetam’s Music.Director Rohit Shetty handled the theeof the movie exquisitely and adethe audience laugh for hours.
K.RAGAVAN.
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November 10, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Tribute to Director Duo KrishnanPanchu.Today I am going to pen an another impressive Director duo of Tamil film is none other than Krishnan-Panchu. Created Many Memorable movies and made a Big impact in those days.This Duo was associated with A.V.M. Banner for many years. Parasakthi, Annai, Deiva piravi ,Kulandaium Deivamum,Uyarnthamanithan and Sarver Sundaram Are worth mention. They had a Wonderful unit Consists of cinematographer S.Maruthirao,Art DirectorThotta tharani,and Record Engineers J.J.Manickam and Sivaraman.They had the Reputation in the field,because of their Stories and Directorial touch.Their Film songs was meaning ful and Melodious.Music Director Viswanathan contributed Many songs .Ka,ka of Parasakthi,Alagiyamithilai nagarilay ,from Annai,Anbalay thedia en arivuselvam thangam by Chidambaram Jayaraman from Deiva piravi,Enna vegam sollu bhama from Kulandaium deivamum.Anthanal nabagam vanthathey from Uyarnthamanithan,andAvalukkenna alagia mugam from Sarver sundaram still ringing in My ears.Duo was respected in the Film industry and the Directors association.A.V.M Has created Many Talented Technicians ,and this duo was talked by people To my Memory I have written these few cream Pictures,and there are many more..To day I want to Tribute this Stalwarts.

Regards.
K.Ragavan

See You Next week.

10.November.08.

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November 8, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Article Published in Gulf today on 8.November.08.uae. Dollar

dreams

I was watching the American election results eagerly on television when the phone bell rang. I reduced the volume and attended the call. That turned out to be a wrong number. I returned to the TV set when the phone went alive again. This time too, it turned out to be a wrong number.

Naturally annoyed, I returned to my seat. Lo and behold! The phone bell rang again. I decided to ignore it. A few minutes later, my mobile started ringing. It turned out to be my daughter from India. She said that she had sent a few dollars and that a relative would drop in any time to pass them on. My wife was thrilled. Watching the American election results, we also got this dollar news.

Next day, my relative arrived. We welcomed him with extra glee and you know the reason. I was wondering how many dollars my daughter had sent. “Here is each six your daughter gave,” my relative passed on a pocket.

What each six!? I asked with curiosity.

He explained that each six of Dollar brand undergarments and banians.

My wife flashed a “You and your dollars” look. It must be the American news influence, I cajoled her.

K. Ragavan