Article 431

Article Published in The Gulf Today UAE on 28 Nov 15(My Article 431)

New language

Learning a new language is an important part of settling into a new city. A few years back I moved from my city to another, and I was not well versed in the local language. While staying at a lodge, I realised its importance. On the day I arrived at the lodge after resting for some time I needed a dose of tea to refresh myself.

I looked for someone around and found the staff there, but alas I tried hard to explain to him my request. I ended up going to the manager and expressed my request for a delicious cup of tea. 

In that moment I realised if I needed to thrive in that city, I needed to learn the local language. I began on a journey to understand, learn and speak the language. I saw movies based purely in the language, talking with as many people to pratise it. 

I believe that as you learn a local language, you learn more about the city and also its culture. I still think of my encounter with the hotel staff wherein I tried to explain in English and he kept replying in the local language.
K. Ragavan

Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE ON 26 Nov 15The ultimate sufferers

The Mali hotel attack was sad and painful to read about. After the recent Paris, France attacks, this brutal attack in the hotel is highly condemned. Whatever be the group that claimed this attack, it is uncivilised and barbaric one. Despite so many recent attacks, the international community has not woken up. The ultimate sufferers are innocent civilians.

From Mr K. Ragavan

Bengaluru, India

Life is Beautiful 295.

Friday after noon Ram was waiting in his house expecting a call  from Kathambari.Exactly 12.0PM He received a call from her

Ram i will be there in 10mts.

Ram.I will  come down in  

Kathambari.O.K.I asked Prasanna to join with us.He told he will come straight to Ravi's house for the Pooja.

Ram.Fine.

Kathambari.Me and Mum will be there  shortly

Ram was very happy  when Kathambari told her mum also  coming 

After  few  minutes Ram came down by that time Kathambari entered in her Sunny car.

Kathambari.Good after noon Ram.Come front.

Vasanthy.Hello

Ram.How are you.

Vasanthy.I am fine.

While going  Kathambari was telling

RamPrasanna has sent the Visas to India.Mum arranged for the accomodation and Venusfor Catering.

Vasanthy.I am praying god every thing should  go smoothly.

Ram.Why you are worrying

Vasanthy.After seeing the rains in Chennai i am worried.Yesterday Fujairah had good rains which was not expected now.

Ram.Do n't worry.Every thing will go peace fully.

Kathambari.I spoke to Shankar Maha devan this morning about his arrival and he confirmed Sunday morning he will come

Ram.Fine

Kathambari.We have purchased some Sarees in Nalli  and Suits for Prasanna from Raymonds.

Ram.Good.

Vasanthy.Giftsalso i purchased for guests.

Ram.Before marriage we are attending the Satyanarayana Pooja is a good sign.

Vasanthy.Yes,i never expected  today i will attend.We should thanks to your friend Ravi.

Ram.No thanks.It has already written

By that time Vasanthy received a call

Hello,who is speaking.

Hello Vasanthy i am your friend Preethi speaking from Chennai

Vasanthy.Preethi,when yo went to Chennai

Preethi.Vasanthy,i came yesterday  to attend my husband's cousin's marriage and caught in the heavy rains.

Vasanthy.You will come to Kathambari 's marriage on 8th

Preethi.Another three days is there.I will certainly come.Take care.Bye now

By that time they reached Ravi's house.

(to be continued)

K.Ragavan

See YouNext Week,

24-11-15

Letter.

Letter  Published  in The New Indian Express India on 24Nov 15
Country's Interest First
Prabhu Chawla's Power &Politics(TNIE Nov 22)was meaningful and thought- provoking.The  author has well explained how national interest must trump personality  clashes,and how the ruling and opposition parties should put the country's interest before personal interest.
K.RAGAVAN
Bengaluru

Tribute to Cinematographers Rajan Kinagi ,Harish Joshi 378.

Today i remembered another interesting film personalities from  Bollywood film industry who has worked together for more than three decades as cinematographers  is none other than Rajan Kinagi and Harish Joshi.They worked with all top class actors of Yesteryears  viz  Shashi Kapoor,Tanuja and many others. Popular directors like David Dhawan ,Ravi Tandon and others. They have  given few remarkable films in their career.Good frame work of Indoor and out door shots will be  very visible .
I have seen few of their movies and those movies are, Ek Main Aur EkTu,Khatharnaak,Raja Babu,Mohabbat,Mela,Deewana Mastana,few i could n't remember.Their Combination was very nice and yielded good results..Today i am happy to tribute this Cinematographers who worked to gether
and gave us memorable movies with their out standing work.
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
23-11-15.
www.ragavan-creativity.blogspot.com,

Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 23 Nov 15,Praying for the departed

The demise of Saeed Jaffrey, the 86-year-old Indian-born British actor, is a great loss to the film world (“Saeed Jaffrey: An acting legend remembered”, Gulf News, November 17). He was one of the most versatile and sophisticated actors who established his name in many movies and was popular in theatre, too. I pray for the departed legend and the grieving family members.

From Mr K. Ragavan

Bengaluru, India

Article 430.

Article Published in The Gulf Today UAE on 21Nov15  My(Article 430)

Unforgettable Jaffrey

I was watching the news on television about the demise of Indian-born British actor Saeed Jaffrey. Incidentally, that same evening one of my friends had arranged to watch the film Gandhi with other acquaintances at his home. When I informed him about the actor’s demise, he was shocked. 

As per the plan we all assembled at my friend’s residence and discussed the actor’s fruitful career both in theatre and films. The versatile actor had performed a brilliant role as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the film Gandhi. His performances were super in films like Shatranj ke Khiladi and Khudgarz.

We could hardly watch the film as most of our discussion was focused on the unforgettable Jaffrey. 
K. Ragavan