Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 28 Feb 15 ,Face Book debate;Animal Cognition  Very emotional

Animals can express emotions and interpret them. In the case of dogs, the moment their owner comes home, they come and wag their tail and jump with joy. If any unknown people and or strangers come, they will bark. They smell whoever comes to the house. Dogs are faithful, intelligent, sincere and, above all, a sense of awareness for bad people. Animals are very sensible.

From Mr Ragavan Krishnamachary

Bengaluru, India

Letter.

Letter Published in The New Indian Express Bengaluru on 28Feb 15,
Image Tarnished
With regard to Pachauri  Quits asUN Panel Chief (TNIE,Feb 25).The 74-year-old was charged with sexually harassing a woman employee.This has indeed come as a shock.Even though he has done good work in his field,this incident has tarnished his image for ever.
K.RAGAVAN
Bengaluru

Article 392.

Article Published in The Gulf Today UAE on 28Feb 15

Healthy steps

The other day a friend complained that he was not getting proper sleep at night and was worried that it may lead to Type 2 Diabetes as per a research about which he read in a newspaper. He asked for my suggestion. I told him to walk minimum one hour a day, preferably in the evening. 

Walking is not only a good exercise but also makes one tired and offers peaceful sleep at night. Many of my friends have testified to this. I also told him that not all such research reports prove to be error-free. The interesting news is that he has started walking regularly now. 

K. Ragavan 

Article 391.

Article Publishedin The Gulf TodayUAE on 21 Feb 15,(Article 391)

Singing sensation

A group of us friends plan interesting get-togethers periodically, like watching a movie together. Recently, we organised a singing event. A young talented vocalist who has been part of many TV programmes was invited to sing.

I was astonished to see that he could sing in both Hindi as well as Kannada melodiously. I was also happy to hear that apart from singing he was an engineering student.

It made me realise that the young generation is passionate in a mix of fields and also exceed expectations.
K. Ragavan

Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 25 Feb 15,  Making awareness

The Gulf News story about the mounting death toll as people suffer from swine flu in India is concerning (‘31 more die, toll from swine flu rises to 774 in India’, Gulf News, February 22). The recent casualties of the swine flu virus in India made people more fearful. The health authorities are doing their best to safeguard the people, but in a vast country like India, it is very difficult to educate the majority with precautionary measures. The government should make awareness camps and non-governmental organisations (NGO) to voluntarily create awareness among citizens.

From Mr K. Ragavan

Bengaluru, India

Life is Beautiful 256.

After finishing their tiffin    Prasanna and Kathambari came out from the hotel.Kathambari was asking Prasanna, Now where will go.
Prasanna.You decide.You told your mummy thay you are meeting me.
Kathambari.Yes,  Shall we go to Lamcy Plaza.I want to buy some items.
Prasanna.Fine.I like that place.
Kathambari.I   too like Lamcy Plaza.What a coincidence.Which Actor you like in Tamil film.
Prasanna.Not very particular.I like  the actors who will deliver
Kathambari.I too like like that.
They reached the Lamcy Plaza .After parking her Car  Kathambari and Prasanna entered the Main gate.
Lamcy Plaza was full.Always it is a crowded mall.Mostly Indian crowd for purchasing.
When they  crossing  the pharmacy  the Sales man wished Prasanna.Good evening Sir,Today i got a prescription for one of your  product.
Prasanna.Thank you  for the information.How are you.
Sales man.Fine sir,your Representative is visiting regularly.He is a smart guy.
Prasanna.Thank you for your compliment.Bye
Kathambari.You are also smart
Prasanna was smiling
After the Shopping Kathambari dropped him in his house.
Prasanna.Thank you for spending a nice evening with me.
Kathambari.Same to you.Bye .I will call you tomorrow
Prasanna.Regards to your Mummy.
Kathambari.I will tell her,Good night.
 While going in the lift he received a call from Murthy
hi ,Prasanna,How are you. I saw your report  it was very nice.Our MD was very happy about your progress .Keep up the good work.Good night.
Prasanna.
Thank you for your Compliment.Good night.
(to be continued)
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
24-2-15.
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Tribute to Cinematographer Subrata Mitra 339.

Today i am going to pen another Interesting Versatile film Personality from Bengal films and Bolly wood  is none other than Cinematographer Subrata Mitra.Even though he was not having the knowledge of Cinematography he started his career with the Late Stalwart Director Satyajit Roy at the age of 21.In his five decades film career he has given memorable movies and Won award for  his Cinematography for New Delhi Times in 1986.He was associated with Director Satyajit Roy for many of his films and
 regarded as one of the greatest Cinematographers  is worth to be mentioned here.Good lighting indoor and out door will be more visible in his films..I have seen few films of this doyen.Those movies are ,Teesri kasam,Guru,Bombay Talkie,and New Delhi Times.He has worked with Late Actors,RajKapoor and ,Shashi Kapoor . Other actors like Om Puri,Sharmila Tagoreand many others.His film Pathar Paanchali was applauded by Western cinematographers is a great credit for this Stalwart.He has worked  with SatyaJit Roy Film and Television Institute taught Cinematography  until  his  death.  Even though this  great legend departed his wonderful frame work  infront of us.Today i am happy to tribute this stalwart.
K.Ragavan
See You Next Week,
23-2-15.