Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 17April 16,

Facebook debate: Privacy vs access for security

Is it more important to protect our privacy on our devices or allow government access for our own security?Tricky question

To my knowledge, both are important and a priority. Security is very important and if that has been taken care of, people will feel protected. But what about in the event of any miscreants’ acts? It’s indeed a tricky debate question.

From Mr K. Ragavan

Bengaluru

India

Article 451.

Article Published in The Gulf Today UAE on 16April 16,(My Article 451)

Logo confusion

I was crossing a busy road when someone called out for me to stop. His face was unfamiliar and I thought, maybe, my memory was failing me. 

When I asked him what he wanted, he replied he was a marine engineer and wanted to join “my company.”

I was surprised as I had retired after working in the UAE for several years in the marketing field. 

He smiled and replied, “I am asking the right person. You are working in a prominent offshore company.”

It was then that I realised I was wearing a complimentary T-shirt with a marine company logo and he had the mistaken notion that I was working for that company.
K. Ragavan

Letter.

Letter  Published in Gulf News UAE on14 April 16,Devastating explosion

It was devastating to read about the Paravur Puttingal Devi temple explosion, at the store house where fireworks were being stored for the annual ceremony in the Indian state of Kerala.

The explosion caused more than 100 casualties, with more than 250 injured. I pray for the victims, the grieving family members, and hope for a speedy recovery for the injured.

From Mr K. Ragavan

Bengaluru, India

Life is Beautiful 315.

After finishing his official work Successfully in Bengaluru  Ram came to Mysore.Murthy  received him in the railway station.Ram loves train Journey and took the train from Bengaluru to Mysore.On the way Murthy ,

Ram how was your trip.

Ram.It was fine .I find lot of changes in Bengaluru.The weather has completely changed.Now Bengaluru is very hot.

Murthy.Very true.This year the weather is very hot.

Ram.Still Bengaluru is the destination to settle down.Many north Indians  were settled when i was in Bengaluru.

Murthy.Now   that numbers have increased. You can stay with me.

Ram.Thank you Murthy.I have already reserved in Dasaprakash Paradise.I will come to your house and Raj's house.Tomorrow what time your Office function.

Murthy.Ten thirty  in the morning.

Ram.My hotel has come .

Murthy.Ram ,you take rest .Morning i will come and pick you to our office.Raj also coming there.

Ram.Thank you for dropping me here.Good night see you tomorrow.

After  Murthy left Ram came to his  room which was booked earlier from Dubai.

By that time he received a call from the main hotel office

Sir,Mr Raj has come to see you.

Ram.Please send him

Raj entered  in to Ram's room was so happy to see him.

Ram,welcome to the Garden city ,after how many years you are coming.

Ram.May be three years.Mysore has not changed  much.The old houses , and neat station i still remember.How is your family

Raj.All are fine.You could have stayed with us.

Ram.Murthy also told the same.No problem,i am on my official visit.

Raj.I have forgotten to tell you  for the past few days Tomy was not well.Last week when i went to Murthy's place i saw.Murthy is really taking care  on Tomy.

Ram.I can not for get Tomy as well Murthy's timely help to take care of Tomy.

Raj.You take rest.Tomorrow i will meet you in Murthy;s office.Good night.Now the time is 9P.M.

Ram.Good night Raj

(to be continued)

K.Ragavan

See You Next Week,

12-4-16

Tribute to Late Writer T.Janakiraman 398.

Today i remembered another interesting personality from Tamil  literary world is none other than Late Writer T.Janaki raman popularly known as Thi  Jaa. One of the few writers given memorable Short stories,Novels and travel articles and created a big impact in those days is not a  exaggerated one.Even though he has many to his credit i have read few Stories  viz,KottuMelam,Akbar Shastri,
in short stories,and Mogamul ,AmmaVandhaal in Novels.His writings are very simple,narrative and expressive.Some his stories and articles are translated to other languages.He was bestowed the Prestigious Sahitya Academi Award for his Short story Collections and Novels.Even though he lived short span of time his remarkable creations are infront of us.Today i am very happy to tribute this great Stalwart Writer.
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
11-4-16
www.ragavan-creativity.blogspot.com

Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 11April 16,Walking is an easy step

Walking is very important in today’s fast life of junk food culture to control obesity (‘Walking an inexpensive way to good health’, Gulf News, April 6). Once a boy or girl becomes obese, it could lead to so many related diseases. Walking isin expensive and it should be practised regularly for a better and more fulfilling life. The Dubai Health Authority’s campaign is a welcome one.

From Mr K. Ragavan

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Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 10April 16.

Facebook debate: Does encryption make us safer?

Is WhatsApp encryption making us safer or is it making it easier for criminals to communicate confidentially?More dangers with encryption

One aspect of encrypting WhatsApp messages is good. For people communicating, no one can see their messages and pictures anymore and confidentiality is kept. However, this will also help criminals directly talk to their criminal friends for sabotage and other interests, which could be a national security threat. This cannot be ignored. There are more possibilities for potential threats than the offering of safety. Secure products may not take care of the safety of others as one would hope.

From Mr K. Ragavan

India