Lifeis Beautiful 294.

Mysore was raining heavily.Raj was busy with talking to his friend over phone.Another few days the rain will continue was the  announcement from met department.Raj's wife Deepa  brought tea for him.Raj finished his phone conversation and took the tea.
Deepa. Today morning Prasanna's mom called ,but you are not there.She  asked to call herin the evening
Raj was about to call her ,by that time Some car came.He saw Prasanna's mother and her relative and friend of Ram Anandarao coming in side.
Anandarao.How are you Raj
Raj.I am fine,Please come .How are you Madam
Prasanna's Mother.I am fine
Deepa..Aunty ,come..Your son 's marriage is coming .\we are all very happy.
Mother.For that i have come to invite you all.You all have to come to  Dubai for the wedding
Deepa. .Thank you aunty.My daughter has some exam in the college.Other wise i wanted to come attend and see Dubai
Raj.Yes madam,because of that she could n't come.Today i received all our visas from Prasanna.
Mother.I see,
Raj.For you,me,Murthy ,his MD,   i received .Ananda rao has got his visa one month back from his son.He is also coming with us on   7Nov.
Mother.How will be Dubai.Any temple is there
Raj.Yes Madam.Krishna temple is there.North Indian people is running that.
 nice one.
Mother.Good,This is the Invitation Prasanna sent.I received today.
Raj.Thank you.This is Our house Marriage.We all will enjoy
Mother.I want that  with all your blessings to my son
Aanandarao.Always there.Ram  is the main person brought him to this extent and Prasanna will have bright future.
Deepa. Aunty take this Sweet Kesari
Mother.You have taken trouble
Deepa. No aunty,Kesari and Vadai i prepared for our tiffin
Mother.Very nice .Thank you
Deepa..Coffee or tea i can bring aunty.
Mother.Tea only.
After spending half an hour with Raj,Prasanna's mother and Ananda rao left.
After that Raj was preparing for  his next day interview with a local company in My sore.
(to be continued)
K.Ragavan
See You Next week
17-11-15.

Tribute to Actor Saeed Jaffrey 377.

Today i am going to pen another interesting filmpersonality from the Indian film Industry is none other than Late actor Saeed Jaffrey.In his five and half decades filmcareer he has established his name not only in india but also abroad is worth to be mentioned here.Started his career in theatre  and later came to film industry and earned a very good name. He won many awards and achievement .I have seen few remarkable movies of this Legend.Those movies are,Gandhi,Shatranj ke Khilari,Henna,Masoom,Khudgarz,Ram teri Ganga Maili,Chasme Budoor,RamLakhan,Dil,Ajooba,Mandhi,Saagar,Trimurthi,Achank,and some i could n't recollect.Film world lost a Wonderful Versatile,and Sophisticated actor.The 86 year old actor was liked by the film fraternity both from India and UK. Today i tribute this Legend who passed two days ago when i am writing this Column He made a very good name both in theatre and film world..I Pray for this departed Legend and the greived family members.
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week
16-11-15
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Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 15Nov 15,

Bihar polls a lesson for ModiI refer to the news report Modi concedes defeat in key election in Bihar (November 9). I think the main factor that contributed to the defeat of prime minister Narendra Modi’s BJP was the party’s divisive politics as well as its overconfidence. The party must analyse the mistakes it has made and quickly rectify them. Not doing so will prove to be fatal, and the leaders know it well. They cannot take the electorate for granted.

K.Ragavan India

Article 429.

Article Published in The Gulf Today UAE on 14Nov 15,(Article 429)

Happy moments

I recently received a happy news that my friend had been blessed with a grandson. I was over the moon for my friend on this beautiful milestone in his life.

My own grandson brings immense joy to me and I believe it is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. 

Incidentally, the news came when I was explaining the joy of being a grandfather to my neighbour. It’s these little moments that make our lives worthwhile. 

Like when a new baby is born into our lives or when we get married or when we get our first salary. 

These tiny moments are the greatest ones that we continue to cherish throughout.
K. Ragavan

Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 13 Nov 15,Over confidence in BJP

It was a dramatic outcome during the Bihar results. The BJP should analyse this defeat for the reasons it occurred and they should have a good strategy for the future elections in other states. The main attributing reasons for this was the unwanted comments from their leaders. Recent intolerance debates and, above all, over confidence. Now they should plan and work for the future elections. Over confidence is dangerous. Will Modi and Shah take up this important call?

From Mr K. Ragavan

Bengaluru, India

Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 12Nov 15,Six hours, six days

The six-hour working day is good in a way. This would help employees manage stress and work pressures. Eight hours of working, as a concept, may put people in stress and cause tension. Instead of working five days a week, maybe working six days a week for six hours each day would ease stress and calm employees. This could be tried on a global level.

From Mr K. Ragavan

Bengaluru, India

Life is Beatiful 293.

Thursday  after noon Ram and ,Prasanna  reached Kathambari's place.Vasanthy was receiving them.
Good after noon,welcome.
Ram.Thank you,   Both entered the hall
There Atkinson was sitting with Kathambari
Atkinson.Good after noon Ram.I also  came  just now.
Kathambari.Let s have lunch first.
All went to Dining table .Vasanthy was serving the items.
After the  delicious lunch all came to the hall.
Vasanthy was started the conversation. I welcome  you all for the marriage discussion.I have fixed the marriage on Nov 8 in Dubai Indian association auditorium.The hall was available only on that date and afterwards two months full.I do n't want to post pone this and booked on 8.Luckily Shankar Mahadevan  was also free on that day for the Music programme..Regarding the Visitors  Prasanna  has already applied  for the visas and expected in a day  or two.Still we have one week left.Regarding the Caterer Vens Restaurant will take care of the entire day's requirements for the guests food and tiffin..I expect minimum 300 people on that day including Prasanna 's Mother and other friends.Any question you would like to ask Prasanna.
Prasanna.Where will they stay.
Vasanthy.i arranged  for four days stay in   Holiday inn close to our Marriage auditorium.
By that time Ram received a call.It was Raj from India
Hello Ram,i have sent detailed report on the latest Bihar election reslts.Kindly go through
Ram.Sure,
Raj.Bye now.I am in a meeting
Ram.Bye
Then all left from Vasanthy's house.

(To be continued)
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
10-11-15.




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