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Letter Published in The National UAE on 31Jan 19 Honour Gandhi’s legacy by supporting India’s dalits

I write in reference to Rashmee Roshan Lall’s opinion piece Forced to fight their own fight: how Dalit women are caught in the crossfire between misogyny and casteism in India (January 30). On the 71st year of the late Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, India’s dalits still face discrimination in a casteist society. Political parties use this issue as a tool to win votes but successive governments have failed to eradicate the inequality. Someone must fulfil the dream of Mahatma Gandhi.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 30 Jan 19 Hollywood must catch up on the road to gender equalityI write in reference to your article Hollywood is changing but women still face an uphill battle(January 29). Gavin Esler has elaborately outlined the ways in which Oscar nominations are handled, and how they can be inequitable.Even though there is tremendous growth in filmmaking, scripting and direction, it is abhorrent how few African-American women directors working in Hollywood are given nominations today.Across the world, gender discrimination is waning and the film industry should catch up with that trend.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Life is Beautiful 461

After dinner Ram and Raj took a cab and reached home.
Raj.The movie was good.
By the time Raj received a call from his office.
Hello,Raj here.
Office staff.We have sent one mail to you check and act.Good night
Raj.O.KIwill check now.
After that Raj,
Ram tomorrow what time we will be starting  to Abudhabi.
Ram.Mr Atkinson told me  he will call and tell what time
Raj.O.K.Good night.
Ram.Good night.
After that Ram was watching the news for few minutes .Then left  to sleep.
Next day Morning Ram received a call from Atkinson.
Good morning Mr Ram,   we will start to Abudhabi in the evening  from  our office.
You can ask Raj to come to our office at 4P.M
Ram.O.K.
After that Ram was ready to go to office.
Ali came at 8-30A,M
While going Ali
Good morning sir,
Ram.How are you Ali.
Ali.I am fine sir.Today i am completing Five years in our company.Please take this sweet
Ram.Thank you.You are indirectly reminding me  that i have also completed five years in this office.
not today a week back.
Ali.I know sir.
Ram took his sweet.They reached the office.
Ram came to his cabin .
Kathambari was waiting for him
Good morning Ram
Ram.Good morning Kathambari.Tell me
Kathambari.Today what time you are starting
Ram.Atkinson told me at 4-30.p.mI
Kathambari.Nice.We are also starting at 4-30,p.m.
Ram.Hope we all will enjoy this trip
Kathambari.Yes.Particularly Sulaiman's seminar
Ram.Corniche also we all will enjoy.
Kathambari.Beautiful Corniche and we can visit C,N.N channel
Ram.Good,
Kathambari.See you in the night at Abudhabi.
After that Ram concentrated  his work.
(to be continued)
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
29-1-19
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Letter Published in The National UAE on 29Jan 19  It is time gender bias was eliminated in the workplaceI refer to Mina Al-Oraibi’s opinion piece It will take more than a top-down approach to close the gender pay gap (January 28). This was certainly an interesting read.The recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos noted that gender bias is slowly eroding today but inequalities remain in some professional areas, including pay packets.It is high time this difference was eliminated as both genders are putting in equal effort in the workplace.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Tribute to Cinematographer Soundarajan 542.

Today i am going to pen another interesting film personality from the South Indian Film Industry is none other than Cinematographer Soundarajan.After finished his Visual communications from Chennai he started his career with Popular Cinematographer K.V.Anand.He was assisting him for the  famous movie Mudhalvan and few other films.Later he has become an independent Cinematographer
in Sukran.He has worked with popular actors Arjun,Vijay, Surya, S.J.Surya,Jayam Ravi, ,Santhanam ,Prakash Raj ,Srikanth Aravind swamy ,PrithvirajKajalAgarwal,, and many others.He has contributed his creative works in Tamil,Telugu and Malayalam movies is worth to be mentioned here.In his two decades career he has given many films  and some are remarkable.Good frame work will be more visible in his films  both in indoor and outdoor.I have seen few films of this Cinematographer.Those films are,Aadhi,Kanaa Kandaean,Arai En-305 -11Kadavul,Maatraan,Romeo Juliet,and Bogan.
Today i am very happy to  tribute this talented Up coming Cinematographer.
K.Ragavan
See YouNext Week,
28-1-19
www.ragavan-creativity.blogspot.com

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 28Jan 19 A great show of military strength did India proud

I refer to your story Republic Day: India celebrates with display of military might (January 26). As one of the largest democracies in the world, India’s military strength and international relationships are laudable.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Letter Published in The National UAE on 27Jan 19 Access for all will make Dubai the ideal destination

I refer to your article The wheels are in motion to make the UAE truly inclusive for all (January 23). This editorial

was an interesting read. The word “disabled” has rightly been eradicated in the UAE and replaced by the phrase “people of determination” in the main public places.

It is laudable that Shobhika Kalra, co-founder of Wings of Angelz, has made more than 1,000 places wheelchair ­accessible in Dubai. And the emirate’s dedication to giving full access to people of ­determination by 2020 is ­remarkable. Dubai is certainly the destination for all.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 24Jan 19 Finally WhatsApp is tackling deadly Indian fake news

I write in reference to your article WhatsApp limits message forwarding to curb rumour spreading (January 22). This was an interesting piece and good to read. After so many lynchings and mob killing across India due to rumours and fake news spread on WhatsApp, the messaging service has now restricted its users from forwarding messages to less than 20 individuals. The mass forwarding of messages was how the fake news so quickly spread and this measure is an important one. I hope that many causalities caused by the spread of misinformation by people new to the technology can now be curtailed. This is a good move from WhatsApp.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 23Jan 19 It is up to the Indian people whether Modi stays or goes

I write in reference to the giant joint rally on Saturday by anti-Modi parties in Kolkata, India: the meeting in Kolkata between a cohort of parties to eliminate the present government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a big development in Indian politics.

On the one hand, I applaud their spirit and joint desire to eradicate the present administration but on the other, will all the parties nominate one person for prime minister if they are elected to power?

Opportunism and blame are the only currencies in modern politics. In my view, the BJP might not have fulfilled its full commitment but it has made some improvements and made a good name for India on the world stage.

Five years is a too short to judge the BJP. The opposition Congress was in power for decades and their achievements were hardly extraordinary.

Ultimately the Indian people will need to decide whether to eliminate or retain the present administration. The power is not with the opposition coalition but with the people.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Life is Beautiful 460.

After talking with his Beautiful Vasanthy Ram was very happy.By the time Ram received a call from Raj. Hello Ram,you are in the office.
Ram.Yes,tell me.
Raj.I am going tosend a mail  for the latest developments in Karnataka to be covered.
Ram.I saw in the T.V.One Mla was beaten by other MLA Belongs to same party.It was very strange and Unacceptable .
Raj.Regarding that coverage only i have sent one mail.
Ram.I will go through and cover that matter in the night news.
Raj.For that only i called.Shall we go to the new film Petta in the evening.
Ram.I was told the movie was nice.Rajinikanth acted nicely.
Raj.The new director directed nicely with his crisp dialoques.
Ram.Yes i read the review .The Cinematography of Thirunavukarasu and Stunts by Peter Hyen  was added attraction of the movie.Which theater we can go.
Raj.LamcyPlaza is near for both.I will be there at 5-30PM.
Ram.I will be there at 5-15P.M
Raj.O.K.We will meet there
After  his call Ram was busy with his work instructing the news editor to cover Indian news.
At 4-45 he called Ali
Ali came immediately and droped him in Lamcy Plaza.
Raj was waiting for him.He has already bought two tickets.
They sat in their seats.Film started and  both were enjoying  the introduction .After the film over they reached One Indian restaurant for dinner.They ordered for North Indian Thali.
By the time Prasanna  called Ram
Sir,Where are you.We are planning to go to film Petta
Ram.Prasanna just now me and Raj saw the movie.We are taking our dinner
Prasanna.How was the movie.
Ram.Different  concept.Good action of RajiniKanth.
Prasanna.O.K.Take care Good night to both
(tobe continued)
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
22-1-19

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 22 Jan 19 What’s the secret to such long life in Japan?

I write in reference to your article World’s oldest man, Masazo Nonaka, dies in Japan at 113(January 21). The recent death of the world’s oldest man and Guinness World Record holder in Japan was sad.

Even though people are living longer across the world, with life expectancy consistently rising, even with the support of drugs and modern medicine, very few of us can even hope to near the age of Nonaka. In that sense, his long life should be celebrated by all of us. In spite of progress elsewhere, Japan stands tall on the world map for life expectancy. One wonders what its secret is.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Tribute to Producer ,Director Karthik Subbaraj541.

Today i am going to pen another interesting film personality from the South Indian Film Industry is none other than Director Karthik Subbaraj.In his short span of  seven years film career  he has created a very big impact.He has  worked with Super Star RajiniKanth,VijaySethupathy,Siddarth,S,J,Surya,
Simran,Trisha and Nawazuddin Siddiqui from bolly wood .I have seen few films of this Director.Those films are Jigarthanda,Pizza,and Petta.Both Jigarthanda,and Pizza cinematography  by GopiAmarnath was pleasing.The latest Petta 's Cinematography was done by Stalwart Cinematographer Thirunavukarasu gave a wonderful frame work of both indoor and Out door particularly UP. Anirudh's music ,Karthik Subbaraj's crisp dialoques and able direction  made the film a great success.Karthik Subbaraj's directorial touch in many scenes in Petta was superb.Today i am very happy to tribute this talented Up coming young Director.Incidently he hails from Madurai where  many  talented technicians and actors was born.
K.Ragavan
See you next week,
21-1-19
www.ragavan-creativity.blogspot.com

Letter Published in India Abroad USA on 21Jan 19

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 21Jan 19The international community must tackle violent terrorism

I write in reference to your article Death toll from Nairobi attack rises to 21 and 50 unaccounted for (January 17).

As Uhuru Kenyatta, the Kenyan president, said, 700 civilians were rescued from the Al Shabab siege on the upmarket Nairobi hotel and business complex last week.

This was a shred of good news amid the tragedy. Today the threat of violent terrorism is consistently growing with innocent civilians targeted in public places. It is both barbaric and unacceptable.

We often say it but the international community simply must join together to address this issue. Until then, I pray for the victims and their bereaved families.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Tourist attraction sickness is a worrying development

With reference to your story Swine flu claims 40 lives (January 19), the news of 40 casualties from swine flu in Rajasthan and more than 1,000 people testing positive for the disease is alarming.

Tourists should be wary of travelling to this famous destination until this disease is eradicated.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in Bangalore Mirror Bangalore on 19Jan 19Double-decker buses won't hit roads again

The article, 'Till deck do us apart' was interesting. Earlier, Bengaluru's double-decker buses were famous and liked by many people, especially, children. However, it's sad to know that such buses won't be introduced again, K Ragavan.

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Yes, Bengaluru should go the Mumbai way

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 17Jan 19 Praise for the wise Vice President and Ruler of Dubai

I refer to your piece A bold and visionary 50 years of dedication to the UAE (January 15): this interesting editorial shed light on the life and work of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, over five decades.

He has been intrinsically instrumental in the development of Dubai and the wider UAE, with his long-term visionary policies, which always put the welfare of his people at their heart.

His uncanny ability to spur constant growth and development cannot be ignored. In the coming year, the UAE’s flag will fly high on the global map.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 16Jan 19 Mike Pompeo’s visit was important for the regionI refer to your article US engagement in the Middle East is critical to global security (January 13): The National’s editorial was a very insightful and interesting read. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s consequential visit to the UAE capital last week as part of his regional tour was an important moment for stability and security in the Middle East.As your editorial outlined, the US and the UAE have a strong bilateral and trade relationship, built over years. I am sure plenty was accomplished by his visit.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Life is Beautiful 459.

Ram took the phone.It was Vasanthy
Good morning Ram.How are you.
Ram.I am fine,Can you call me later.I am now discussing with our Media Journalist Kathambari
Vasanthy.O.K.Iwill call you later.
Kathambari.Good morning Ram You are talking with some body.I am disturbing you.
Ram.Not at all.Some bodywas asking about ouractivities.
Kathambari.OK.Why i have come hereis to tell you as per our original plan we are all not going to stay with my mum's friends place.You,Atkinson and Raj uncle will be staying in Sulai man's guest house.Me,Mummy and Prasanna will be staying in Mumma's friend's house.
Ram.Yes,I came to know.
Kathambari.But we are all leaving together in two cars.
Ram.Yes,your family in one car and Raj,me and Atkinson in one car.
Kathambari.Hope we will have nice time in Abudhabi for the new year.This sweet mummy  prepared yesterday for our trip.Take this.She gave a small  box.
Ram.What is this sweetname.
Kathambari.Chocolate .First time mum prepared  taste and tell
Ram.Oh very nice .Better than Cadbury's
Kathambari.Mummy told  me to give it to you since you like sweets
Ram.Thanks.Tell her this is very nice.
Kathambari.O.K.Iwill see you  at Abudhabi.
After that Ram started his daily routine.
After one hour he received the call from Vasanthy.
Ram sorry i was not expecting Kathambari when i called you.Did she asked any thing about the call
Ram.First time in my life i told a lie.Some body called to know our activities
Vasanthy.Sorry for my sake you have to tell a lie
Ram.What to do.
Vasanthy.When we will  join together.How was the sweet
Ram.Time will solve..Like you it was very sweet.love you
Vasanthy.I too love you.Hope we will have good time at Abudhabi.
Ram.Certainly
Vasanthy.For this only i called.Thanks for your comment on my sweet.Bye now
(tobe continued)
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
15-1-19

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 15Jan 19 Hope for the families of the victims of Lion Air disaster  I write regarding your ­article Indonesian Lion Air crash black box voice recorder found (­January 14).Two months after this tragic event, the authorities have finally found this device. This a good development in a very sad story. Now the families of the victims will be able to have some hope of finding out exactly what caused the death of their loved ones.I hope that the authorities will investigate and find out the truth, and that this will provide some small amount of relief to grieving relatives.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Tribute to Late Actor Writer Kader Khan 540.

Today i am going to pen another interesting film personality from the BollyWood Film Industry is none other than Late actor writer Kader Khan.The demise of 81year old Bolly Wood actor KaderKhan was a great loss to film industry. Even though he came in negative rolls earlier later became  one of the versatile actor is laudable.His screen play and powerful dialogues in social and family subjects particularly family bond of hindu  culture  is admirable .He acted with all the leading actors and especially with Govinda and Aruna Irani in many films  More than 300 Films with Urudu he has contributed .Liked by one and all from  the film fraternity. I have seen many films of this actor,Those films are Daag Baap numbari.Beta Dus numbari Lucky,CoolieNoi ,Angaar and many i could n't remember.He was bestowed many film fare awards for his rolls as well  writing.,Smiling ,smart Kader Khan is no more but his remarkable movies are in front of us.Today i am very happy to tribute this talented actor,writer.
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week.
14-1-19
www.ragavan-creativity.blogspot.com

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 14Jan 19 Your editorial was an interesting read. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to the UAE's capital could mark a turning point in the region's security.

The US and UAE have enjoyed a good relationship over the years, thanks to their bilateral trade, and his visit will carry great significance.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 13 Jan 19 Hope for Baghdad, a great city blighted by conflic tI write in reference to your article Baghdad has always been one of the world’s great cities (January 10): Mustafa Alrawi’s article on Baghdad was meaningful and really reasonated with me. Even decades back, when the former president Saddam Hussein was ruling Baghdad in his dictatorial manner, the city was more colourful and many tourists visited. After years of war and instability, it now appears that the city’s charm is returning, which is an excellent development. As Mr Alrawi has rightly claimed, Baghdad’s historical background and large supply of oil should see the city regain its former position of a great metropolis. Personally, I pray that Baghdad, and Iraq in general, will return to normality soon.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in Bangalore Mirror on 11Jan 19 Punish those who misuse social media

K Ragavan has responded to our story ‘Show and tell’. He writes such a behaviour by a teacher is highly condemnable for a society like ours. Social medias helps to bridge communication gaps with old contacts and to share useful information. People who misuse the concept of social media should not be spared. Teachers should not behave like this and he should be brought to the books.

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K Ragavan

Senior citizen

It is only in the recent months that I have heard of evasion of GST by theatres. This is to be condemned. When they collect the money, it is the duty of the theatres to pay the taxLetter in BM 

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 10Jan 19 The US can ill afford Trump administration’s shutdown   I refer to your article Walls are as much a state of mind as they are physical structures (January 9): Rashmee Roshan Lall’s opinion piece on how the recent US shutdown, which is now in its third week over the contentious US-Mexico border wall, could have made US President Donald Trump more popular with his base was an interesting read.In the history of the US administration, Mr Trump is the first leader to devise his own unique strategy to handle illegal immigration from Mexico, ostensibly to protect US borders and citizens.But while that might be a priority for Mr Trump and those who elected him, it is extremely unpalatable to others.As Ms Roshan Lall has rightly pointed out in this insightful piece, it is a certain state of mind that leads politicians and leaders to build walls.But in doing so, they often ignore other important aspects of governance, including trade, bilateral relationships with neighbours and tourism.If the wall is built – and perhaps even if it is not – the US will find itself isolated, which the nation can ill afford, despite its immense wealth.This is a sad state of affairs indeed.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 9Jan 19Kudos to India’s mighty cricket team and captain   I write in reference to your article India’s pace attack among the best after Australia series win (January 8). Chitrabhanu Kadalayil and Paul Radley’s article was an interesting read.The victory of the Indian cricket team in its first series against Australia, on their soil, was a truly great achievement for the team’s captain Virat Kohli.The Indian team’s pace attack and Kuldip Vadav’s wonderful bowling certainly contributed heavily toIndia’s victory.It was great to see Kohli complimenting his team afterwards and I am personally thrilled about the victory. Kudos to Kohli and his team for this enormous achievement.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in BangaloreMirror Bangalore on 9Jan 19  Illegal humps are a hindrance to all  K Ragavanwrites the interesting cover story elaborately explains about speed breakers introduced in RT Nagar and the pros and cons of them. Though I applaud the introduction of speed breakers, four within a gap of 50-m stretch is not the safety solution. It will be inconvenient to commuters to their vehicles, which will rattle the engines and bones.

Life is Beautiful 458.

Next day Ram received the invitation from Sulaiman for the function to be celebrated on 2Jan.

While going through the mail he received a call from Atkinson.

Good morning Mr Ram.How are you.I have  come to the office.You can come to my room.

Ram reached his cabin

Atkinson.Thank you very much Ram.You have looked after the office very well in my absence.

Ram.That is my duty Mr Atkinson.How are you now.

Atkinson .I am feeling much better and calm.

Ram.Good

Atkinson.Mr Sulaiman called me yesterday and asking me to attend his Company's tenth anniversary function.He has reserved a guest house for you,me Raj.  ,Prasanna,and Kathambari.Since Kathambari's mother and Prasanna will be staying with their friend's place.

Ram.Nice

Atkinson.But all will be attending the function on 2nd.Nirmala will be also staying in the guest house.We will leave on 31Evening.

Ram.Good.

Atkinson.Lot of news  you telecast ed during my absence.All are very nice.My Compliments to you.

Now the present Asian  Foot ballgames which is running in the capitol  also you have covered.

By the time Raj called Ram

Good morning Ram.I have sent one mail of the Indian team's victory in Australia

Ram.I will go through and cover

Atkinson.I read in the paper.Captain Kohli's great victory

Ram.yes,

After that Ram left Atkinson's room came to his place.

Then he was busy in his work.Suddenly Call came from Vasanthy

When taking the call Kathambari entered 

(tobe continued)

K.Ragavan

See You Next Week,

8-1-19

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Letter Published in Bangalore Mirror Bangalore on 8Jan 19 Kudos to organisers of Chitra Santhe

K Ragavan writes that one of Bengaluru’s best and famous art exhibitions, Chitra Santhe, is having its 16th edition, is laudable (Chitra santhe turns a sweet sixteen in Bengaluru). This year, the applications for participation has gone up, which shows that people are interested in participating in this event. Above all, the theme of this year was Mahatma Gandhi’s life and work, which will be an additional attraction for the event. Kudos to the organisers.

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 8Jan 19  It’s time to solve the global scourge of terrorismI refer to your editorial Stand firm with Copts under attack at Christmas (January 6). This meaningful and thought provoking article on the Coptic Orthodox Christian community and the solidarity extended by UAE’s Copts was good to read. The recent bomb blast, which killed a brave policeman who was trying to defuse the device is undoubtedly a tragedy. Today, terror threats are widening across the world in a manner that is both unacceptable and hugely alarming. In Egypt, it is the Christians who have been most targeted. The question remains, will the international community come together to tackle this issue once and for all, or will tragedies of this kind continue to be perpetrated?K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Tribute to Cinematographer Vetri 539.

Today i am going to pen another interesting film personality from the South Indian Film Industry is none other than Cinematographer Vetri.After his Diploma in Film Technology he started his career with Cinematographer S.Saravanan and later become an independent Cinematographer.He has worked with leading actors Viz,Ajit, Dhanush,Jeeva,Nakul  Lawrance ,Karunas and many others.He was associated with Director Siva in his few films .Good indoor and out door frame work and shots will be more visible in this Cinematographer's films.He has also worked in Telugu films and gave good movies.I have seen few films of this Cinematographer.Those films are,Vengai,Thenavattu,Veeram,Vedalam,and Vivegam.He is one of the upcoming talented Cinematographers in the South Indian Film Industry.Today i am very happy to tribute this Cinematographer.
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
7-1-19
www.ragavan-creativity.blogspot.com

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 7Jan 19

The unrest in Kerala must be resolved peacefully

I write in reference to your ­article Third woman enters flashpoint Hindu temple in south India (January 4). The ongoing unrest in the south Indian state of Kerala, which started after two women entered the Sabarimala temple, has resulted in protesters clashing with police and beating journalists.
At the time of writing, 15 people had been injured and one has lost their life. This is deeply sad and comes after last year’s court order lifting the ban on women from ­entering the temple.
Hindu activists and traditionalists have broken the women’s wall organised to safeguard the entry for them, as per the court’s directive.
The Keralites are strong ­believers in old customs and traditions. This is a very complex matter. Will the issue be settled amicably? We will have to wait and see.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 3Jan 19  I write with reference to your article Jair Bolsonaro takes office in Brazil (January 2). It offered a great deal of insight.

In spite of all the bad press he has reveived, I think that the recent dramatic change in Brazilian politics and the newly elected president Jair Bolsonaro’s inauguration in the capital could be good news for Brazilians.

The 63-year-old leader has promised to eradicate ­corruption, crime and to ­promote economic development, which has not been the focus of previous leaders of the country.

However, there are big questions about him too.

Will he deliver all his pledges to the people of Brazil? Will he take the country back to its old position of rising prosperity?

Only time will tell, but for now I say: “Kudos, Mr President.”

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 2 Jan 19 What lies next for the Khan trio of Bollywood?I write in reference to your article 4 reasons 2018 was a bad year for the Khans of Bollywood(January 1). Kumar Shyam’s nice analysis of the failures of the famous Khan trio in 2018 was a good read. My observation is that stereotypical characters should be avoided at all costs in the industry. Stories with substance and morals are what we need now. Aamir Khan is following this trend with his recent films. Saif Ali Khan has also acted extremely well in some recent films, but he needs to breathe fresh life into his career.Will the new year cause these popular Bollywood actors to change their strategies and return to their old fame? Time will tell.K Ragavan, Bangalore

Life is Beautiful 457.

After one hour Kathambari and Prasanna came to Ram's house.
Welcome both.
Prasanna.How are you sir,Why we came here to discuss our new year plans.
Ram.New year plans ,
Kathambari.Yes,We are planning a picnic to Abudhabi on 31st Evening.
Ram.Why Abudhabi,any thing special.
Prasanna.Just fora change. My Mother in law wanted to see CN.N office and other areas particularly Corniche.
Ram.Yes,i have seen long time back.
Kathambari.Mom's one of her friend was inviting for long time.
Ram.O.K.How many of us are going.
Prasanna. My family,yourself and Raj uncle.
By the time Raj entered
Raj.Good evening Prasanna,Kathambari
Prasanna.Good evening sir,we are all going to Abudhabi on 31st evening.
Raj.Fine Where we all will stay
Kathambari.My mom's friend 's house.She has invited all of us.
Ram.What you people will have now.Shall i prepare tea
Kathambari.I will prepare Ram.
She went to Kitchen
After few  minutes Prasanna and Kathambari left.
Raj.I am going to see Abudhabi after long time.
By the time Ram received a call .it was Sulaiman
Hello Mr Ram,how are you.
Ram.I am fine ,tell me Mr Sulaiman
Sulaiman.On 2Jan we are completing ten years.Iam inviting for  the new year as well our One decade
celebrations.I told Nirmala to bring her dad on that day.You can stay in our guest house.
Ram.What a coincidence.Just now  we were planning to come to Abudhabi on 31 st.We will be staying in our friend's place.
Sulaiman.I will mail you the details.You Atkinson and if Raj is there tell him to join with you.
Ram.Sure
Sulaiman.O.K.See you on that day.
After thatRam and Raj was preparing for the coverage of the new bridge inauguratedby the Indian PM.
(to be continued)
K.Ragavan
See you Next Week
1-1-2019.