Letter.

Mumbai retains its unique allure         Letter Published in The National Uae on 17 Feb 13

I found it very interesting to read Hari Chand Aneja's opinion article, Next Stop Mumbai, a 'city of dreams' that lost its way (February 15).

Like the UAE is today, Mumbai was a paradise in the 1950s for job hunters of all professions, particularly in the pharmaceutical industries.

Even though the city is losing its charm in certain areas, those who have migrated from southern cities are not willing to leave - because, as they all say, "Mumbai is Mumbai".

K Ragavan, India

Article 289.

Catching up                 Article Published in The Gulf Today Uae on 16 Feb 13 (289).

A few days ago, I was going on my routine walk in the morning when someone started chasing me. I turned, but he did not respond properly. I continued walking. After a few minutes, he closed in, gasping for breath. 

“Why do you walk so fast?” he complained, handing out a letter from my friend in another city. “Why did you not call me out?” I asked him. “I thought you are old and I could catch up easily with you, but you walk so fast,” he joked. I apologised for making him run after me. 
K. Ragavan

Letter.

Bold Action                Letter Published in The New Indian Express,India on 14 Feb 13

Noose you can use;Shinde takes on  Opposition one Hanging at a time  by Prabhu Chawla  was nice and thought provoking. It is true that inspite of all the comments on BJP this bold action of hanging AfzalGuru was a dramatic change in Shinde's Political career. As rightly put  he wanted to be Visible as a  tough man compared to his speech.

K.RAGAVAN

Bangalore

Letter.

Moves to make drugs available are welcome           Letter Published in The National ,Uae on 13 Feb 13

50 drugs blamed for high cost of
health care (February 10) was very informative.
The disclosure by the health insurer Daman that some essential drugs carry high price tags rings an alarm bell.
Some of these medicines are prescribed to people suffering from diabetes and hypertension.
But at least the government has looked into the issue and is making an effort to make the drugs available to the larger population of the UAE.
That gives us hope. K Ragavan, India

Life is Beautiful 151.

When you talk with  your loved one's  your  happiness you can not describe  was  true.Ram was happy after talking with  his Vasanthi and  recollecting the conversation.After his morning routine Ram was planning to go to his bank by that time he received a call from the bank
Good Morning Mr,Ram How are you .Why can't you come to the bank. I want to discuss with you about your FD Maturity.
Ram.Infact  i am starting for that only.I will be there in half an hour's time.
Ram reached his bank  .Manager Nachiappan received him,Come  Ram, we will go to my room.
Nachiappan. Today your  FD is maturing I want to renew this with your permission.
Ram.Before that  i want to know what Percentage i will get if i renew.
Nachiappan. 8-5%
Ram.I see  Last year i was getting 10%  this year i will be loosing 1-5% Inflation is growing like  any thing .Difficult to manage with the interest.
Nachiappan. i do agree .
Ram.I am not blaming the bank for the deduction.Govt 's policies make the Common man's life miserable.
Nachiappan.True .
Ram.If i get extra interest i can spare for the deserving students education.This year interest  has reduced by the Govt.I am unable to understand our govt's policy.Today we have so many burning issues ,they are worried about next year's PM candidate.
Nachiappan .Absolutely you are right. We are helpless.
Ram. is there any higher interest from other banks
Nachiappan.To my knowledge our 's is the highest interest.
Ram.O.K. I believe you .Give me the papers i will sign for the renewal.
After finishing the bank work Ram came out saw Raj was coming.
Raj.Ram how are you.
Ram. i am fine.I came to the bank.
Raj.  I came here to deposit in Fd since this bank's interest is little more comparing to other banks.
Ram.Yes,the Manager was telling.Quite true.
Raj.Ram i will make a move.See you next week.Bye.
Ram.Bye.
Ram always worry for the Common man's status. Few people will think about the other man's problems.Ram is one among them and always concern about others.Let us see  in the coming days what all the things will happen from Our Beautiful Ram.
(To be continued).
K.Ragavan.
See You Next Week,
12-1-13.

Tribute to Writer Na,Parthasarathy 233.

Today i am going to pen another versatile writer who has created a big impact  three decades back is none other than Na ,Parthasarathy.He worked  as Journalist in famous magazines Kalki,Dinamani kathir and later started his own magazine Deepam.He was also popularly known as Deepam Parthasarathy.He has contributed many novels to the society and his Samuthaya veedhi got Sahitya Akademi award is very important. I have read few of his creations and all are remarkable and touching.I read his Kurinchi malar many times and fascinated his characters Aravinthan and Poorani .Ponvilangu,Thulasi madam,Rani mangamma,Mani pallavam andSundara Kanavugal are also remarkable.One of the few writers respected in the Literary world.Even though he is not with us his Wonderful Novels  are infront of us.What little i know i am putting in  this column.If there is any error kindly ignore.Creativity and imagination  is  a wonderful world
and  few talented  people delivered their Creativity.Na Parthasarathy is one among them ,and today  i am happy to tribute this Versatile Writer.
K.Ragavan.
See You Next Week,
11-2-13.

Article 288.

Key component§            Article Published in The Gulf Today on  9 Feb 13

We have a group of friends who meet regularly for a get-together. One among the group had this habit of telling others to take care of their belongings like a mobile phone, house key etc. A participant was not amused and made fun of this person asking, “How many times you will keep repeating to everyone to be cautious?” 

That same evening, I received a call from the grumbling person asking whether I had seen his key! I told him to collect the key, which he had left behind, from me, but not before telling him not to mock people with good intentions. 
K. Ragavan