Life is Beautiful 176.

Ram was happy to receive the phone because Vasanthy was in the other line.
Ram,How are you eager to see you  on friday.
Ram.For that i was about to call you but meantime Kathambari called me and i explained my in ability to come for the lunch on Friday.You have to excuse me Vasanthy.
Vasanthy.Why,what happened on that day.
Ram.Atkinson has fixed a Lunch meeting with Clancy famous anchor on friday.
Vasanthy.No problem Ram ,we will make it some other day.
Ram.You have not disappointed.How many times our meeting waspostponing.
Vasanthy.All for good Ram.Atleast i am talking with my sweet Ram.
Ram.You are really great Vasanthy.I am lucky .
Vasanthy.I too very lucky enough to have your association.Having waited for three decades i can wait  some more time.Any way you are close to me.
Ram.I am also having the same feelings.
Vasanthy.Carry on .Keep in touch dear.
Ram.Certainly Vasanthy.
By that time Atkinson called ram over phone.
Ram  the other day you met the ruler of dubai office and had discussion on their   future development  you remember.
Ram.yes,now what for you are discussing.
Atkinson.Just now i received a call from the ministry's office  the Secretry  was telling me.the ruler was impressed with your suggestions for his future development wanted to meet you again .
Ram. Is it good news .When
Atkinson.That he will inform shortly.My compliments to you.I like your simple approach with big ideas ,authenticity and above all  your impressing nature.
Ram.Thank you.

Atkinson.See you tomorrow in the Clancy meeting.
Ram.OK.
Ram  was happy about Atkinson's compliments.His mind was ready for preparing  the meeting with Clancy a Powerful anchor  in the media world.
(to be continued).
K.Ragavan.
See You Next Week,
6-8-13.

Letter.

My Letter Published in The New Indian Express ,Bangalore India on 6 August 13
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K.Ragavan.

Tribute to Cinematographer B.Kannan 258.

Today i am going to pen another interesting film personality from the tamil film industry is none other than Cinemato grapher B.Kannan.He is the second son of Late Director A.Bhimsigh who  was popular in the yesteryear films starting with Pa. (Paalum Pazamum) was one example.Kannan was associated with Ace Director Bharathi Raja for many films.The combinaton of Bharathi Raja  and Kannan made many successful films starting with Alaigal Oivathillai.   More than  two decades he has contributed memorable movies in tamil
 and twice he was honoured in  tamil nadu state film award for Alaigal oivathillai and Kangalal kaithu sei.He was also  won Shantha ram award for Kadal pookal is worth to be mentioned here.Bharathi raja often comment Kannan as Kannana kannan  for his beautiful frame work.Even though he has contributed many films ,few remarkable movies i have seen  of this Cinematographer.Those films are ,Alaigal oivathillai,Man vaasanai,Tik Tik,Kaadhal oviyam,Muthal MariyathaiKadalora kavithaikal,Vedam puthithu,,Kodi parakuthu,
Soora samharam, Looty,Captain magal,Kilaku seemaiilay,,Pasum pon, and Priyanka.Some i have for gotten.
Most of his films he worked with Bharathi raja in Village background movies.His lighting ,Indoor and Out door work is excellent.He has worked with all the top class actors like ,Late Sivaji Ganesan,Kamal Hassan,Satyaraj,Revathy and many others.He was delivering as per BharathiRaja's creations.Bharathi raja ,a man who has created a revolution in Village concept themes and successful in most of the films.Today i am happy to tribute this talented up coming cinematographer.
K.Ragavan.
See You Next Week,
5-7-13.
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Letter.

Mumbai needs to replace old taxis          Letter Published in The National UAE on 4 August 13

The news article End of the road for a Mumbai symbol as Padmini taxis go (Aug 3) was interesting.

The black-and-yellow Premier Padmini taxis have plied the city's streets for nearly half a century. Now they must go because they are too old.

Mumbai being one of the major cities in India needed this change.

K Ragavan, India

Article 312.

Reliving good times       Article Published in The Gulf Today Uae on 3 August 13 (312).

A few days ago, I was pleased to receive a call from an old friend. The gentleman had retired in June after having spent 35 years in the same insurance company in Dubai; the reason for his present visit to Bangalore was to catch up with his son. Since his son’s home was quite far off from mine, we decided to meet at a mutually convenient place.

My association with him dates back to the time when I landed in Dubai — way back in 1993. I cherish my friendship with the man who came across as one who always wore a cheerful face and was gifted with loads of patience and more importantly, humility.

Other than that, I was keen to revive memories of those times which were much enriched by my friend’s knowledge of old Hindi and Tamil film songs and his willingness to share some of his expertise at underwriting of fire policies. 

K. Ragavan 

Letter.

How many new states for India?         Letter Published in The National Uae on 2 August 13

I am writing in reference to Telangana defies the protests to be 29th state (July 31).

After a long struggle and lots of perseverance, the Indian government has sanctioned Telangana as a separate state. This is a dramatic development in Indian politics.

Despite mixed opinions from other political parties, the decision was taken by the ruling Congress party's high command.

It is likely that people in other areas will now start raising their voices to achieve statehood.

The question is: will these new states be viable?

K Ragavan, India

Article.

My article Published in The New Indian Express,Bangalore ,India on 31 July 13

August 1, 2013

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Regards,
K.Ragavan