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Who is the Author with a tone of Anti India?????

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST

No permanent babus for the US president to deal with - Yahoo! India News: "No permanent babus for the US president to deal with

Fri, Nov 7 11:05 AM

Washington, Nov.7 (ANI): Imagine not inheriting a permanent bureaucracy. Freedom to bring in your own babus. It is every Indian politician's dream. Here in 'the land of the free', it is a privilege that the President enjoys. He is not encumbered with a permanent bureaucracy. So on January 20th, when President elect Barack Obama becomes President Obama, he will bring with him a whole new team."

The above is an extract of an article that I came across on Indian Portal of Yahoo.

I am really surprised at the Anti-Indian tone in the article. Looks like the Author does not have enough knowledge of the happenings, rather, would like to feign so.

India is one of the Bureaucratic countries with lot of policies, and has made a place for itself in the world, with its Bureaucracy and policies. Its true that there are lot of visible differences in the governing. How about the invisible similarities? And for those people who say that the system is better here in USA, I would say that the life is much better in India.

You have many freedoms and there are no bills that watch the steps of an individual. While people who commit crimes cannot escape here, there are many innocent people who cannot escape the eyes of non-innocent, using the same technology. An identity of the person is based on the records stored in a computer, and if they are lost, the identity is lost. The bright side here is that, if you mind your business, take care and get into a good job, the life here is peaceful and serene. You can spend vacations at good places making use of deals, visit India with pomp and grandeur, thanks to the difference in Monetary conversion.

There are many things that are better in India, and it would be better if these columnists highlight the good things of India. I would say that every country has its good and bad, just like every individual has both the characteristics imbibed in them. It all depends on the outlook, and media should be playing a positive role on this, instead of making things hard.

Disclaimer: No responsibility is taken for thoughts expressed by others. And the thoughts expressed by me are purely personal and not intended for anyone. My thoughts are not intended to hurt anyone. These are purely personal

Literary interest of Sri Sutti Veerabhadrarao Garu

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:06:00 EDT

Well, I wanted to complete this post in Telugu, but could not type so fast.

Anyway, one of the readers of my earlier blog post, Girish, commented about the high literary words used in his dialects.

That prompted me to give this post.

Uncle has been an avid reader of various literary works. He has a great collection of telugu literary works, and many plays. I remember, as a child, after his demise, when I picked up reading high literary works, I used to read as many books as I can during the holiday visits I made. Sometimes, I used to get lost in those works that I used to get scoldings from my brother for missing breakfast and lunch :) I still scan thorough the collection to find books that missed my eyes.

Coming back, yes, he does have a great interest in Telugu literature and the Telugu language. He spent all those years in Chennai without having to speak Tamil most of the times. His films are different from the Stage plays and the Radio plays he had enacted.

His voice was so beautiful and youthful, that anyone who listened to him in films will not recognise him. Silamurali, his play for AIR, Vijayawada is my all time favourite and I love to listen to it everytime.

His Son and Daughter are planning to come up with a website, and working on that. So many things about him, but reserving them for the website. And for those who are not aware, there is a book on him and Velu, co-authored by them, a comedy play sort of book. More about it next time.

Long long time....

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:03:00 EDT

It has been a very long time since I posted here. Last was during my uncle's shashtyabda poorthi celebrations. So many events happened after that.

We recently celebrated our first marriage anniversary. when I look back, I realise that there has been a major change in this year. Change seems to be sticking with me, becoming my fav blog topic. This time, the change came in persona, the lifestyle, the surroundings. In single word, the world around me has changed. Good or bad, no one knows, but I am going ahead with the thought that its for good.

When I announced my engagement, Madhav, my ex-boss, was telling me that I would learn to be patient. How true he is!!! And sometime back, when Ramesh asked me if I am ready to travel even after marriage, I said yes. He responded back saying that life is not the same after marriage. How true again. Its not the same, and I can no longer go around taking decisions on my own. My decisions are going to affect others now, and thats a matter I need to take care. Gone are the days of decision making that suits me alone.

There was a time when talking to Dad was a dreaded thing, now, we discuss many things like friends. There was a time when I used to irritate Mom with all my nakras. Now, I get them back thru my dear hubby. Its my Parents time to laugh and enjoy at my plight of trying to adjust to these changes. But, again, thanks to them and Bala, I was able to get adjusted quickly. Things were bit tough for both of us initially, as we were used to staying alone. Now, its a different life.

I guess all married couples say the same. A good friend of mine was telling me that surviving the first year of marriage is tough and the next challenge comes at 5 years. And after that, if there are issues, then, we had been acting all through these years. I feel its right. You learn a lot in the first year and then more in the coming years.

Thats all for now, will be catching up with blogging soon.....

Sutti Veerabhadra Rao - 60th Birth Anniversary and 20th Death Anniversary

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:06:00 EDT

Articles : Movie Retrospect : naalugu stambhaalaaTa - 1982 : "One sad thing is that I worked with sutti Veerabhadra Rao gaaru for his first and last films. In fact, he did the last shooting with me for his last film! (choopulu kalasina SubhavELa). I think that the title song of the movie is the only duet between two males in the whole film history. He's a very nice person. ...Today, if I look back, I am really grateful to Navata Krishnam Raju gaaru, my guruvu gaaru who gave me a wonderful debut film, and Veerabhadra Rao gaaru with whom I acted in several memorable movies; all these have passed away now."

The above is an excerpt from an interview given by Naresh on Sri. Sutti Veerabhadra Rao. Famous as Sutti Janta, Sri Veerabhadra Rao hails from Vijayawada, worked in AIR, Vijayawada and was a theatre artist before he forayed into the films through Jandhyala's Nalugusthambalata. Well, though Nalaugusthambalata is said to be his first hit film.

His BirthAnniversary falls on 30th of June, and incidentally, in 1988, it was on the same day that he demised, the day of his birth. This year, its his 60th birth anniversary and 20th Death anniversary. Being his neice from his wife's side, I had a great time with him. I remember him as an uncle who used to take a lot of care for us the kids. He is a loving person, yet, as a kid, I was scared of him, for he used to scold me for my mischiefs.

The news of his demise was sudden and unexpected, and he left his family of two kids and wife behind, to survive in this world on their own. Through his blessings and God's blessings, they are well settled now, in their lives.

When Dad told me that Akka and Anna are arranging for the celebration of uncle's birth anniversary at Vijayawada, a place where he spent more than half of his life, I recollected those old memories. And thought of putting them here.

There are many great artists in this land and few could rise to fame, and of them, few could enjoy it. he is among the one who could rise to fame but could not enjoy it. He left this world for ever in 1988, but, he was there with us guiding usat every step and taking care of us, reminding us that he is watching us. He is still with us, watching us, doing something in his memory. He is one of my great uncles, one who could never be erased out of memory.

Britain's Blair says he is resigning - Yahoo! News

Thu, 10 May 2007 11:05:00 EDT

Britain's Blair says he is resigning - Yahoo! News: "'When I first started in politics, I wanted to please everyone,' Blair said during a tour of the Middle East in December. 'After a time I learned that you can't please everyone, and you learn that the best thing is to do what you think is right and everyone can make their judgment.'"
I had been a fan for Blair for a long time. The year he

Power of Love

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:04:00 EDT

Love is blind say many. Not sure if its true. But, the power of love is tremendous. Its makes u do those tasks willingly, which u normally hate. it makes the world around u so beautiful. Time flies away quickly. You forget everyone and everything around you.

Suddenly, one fine day u realise that you have beendoing things differently. You look at the world around you only to find that there are

Women in the world today

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:04:00 EDT

Going through the news, I realised that if Democrats win the elections, as per the current standings, it could be either Senator Hillary Clinton or Senator Barack OBama who win the elections. If either wins, its gonna be a history. USA, in its more than 400 years of existence, has never had a woman as a President. Nor an African American as a president. We need to see the results for identifying

Fun of working with my org

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:02:00 EST

I really enjoy my work place and the thought that I may have to leave it soon is like making me dull.

I happen to be one of the first few employees, took an active part in many activities and still taking. I enjoyed and enjoy each end every moment here. I love the freedom I get to do the work I love to do and enjoy more. I love the attention the management pays for each employee and the support

Chennai and Me - 1

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:02:00 EST

First time I visited chennai was in 1985 I think, when I was doing my 4th standard.

I was overawed and and also confused on seeing huge roads, the big flyovers (Gemini and Kodambakkam), the parks, etc.

We got down at Central, and then reached Mambalam busstand (TNagar) to go to my aunt's house. they were put up near to the bus stand and we got lost. Cos, dad cannot speak Tamil and no one spoke

Changes in personal life

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:02:00 EST

Life has been pretty hectic these days... for a change, not work. Getting married and relocating, I have to take care of lot of activities on personal front and also take care of some of the things related to marriage.

Its tough initially managing all these, but, now, i am getting used to that. These changes in personal life that are going to happen soon had stopped me from updating my blogs

Something weird early in the morning

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 06:01:00 EST

I could not sleep for a long time. The temp is around 0c outside and heaters are not proving to be effective for me. I thought to get up and work , switching on the local fm radio for Boston.

Well, suddenly a call comes in and a lady informs that an unemployed person with a cell phone has been picked by the dump pick truck. The guy was taken by mistake and finally comes out of the dump box

School Days - III

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 06:12:00 EST

Thanks to DVD, I was able to travel with out issues, he provided a two wheeler for the day.I went to school straight and met Sister Josy there. I also met Hymavathy teacher and Padmini teacher.
I met some students from Class X, and spoke with them. I learnt from Sister Josy that Santosh, the watch man, and Adam, the keeper for Dogs and pets, have died. Deshpathi sir has retired. Sister Lancy died

School Days - II

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:12:00 EST

One day, I had this urge to talk to some one from the teaching fraternity and checked the number for school on internet. it was past 9:00pm in India then, I still called one number. Then another number.

I got response from the second number, through which i was able to get in touch with Sr.Josy, the new HM.

After talking to her, and sharing some details about the teachers, I fekt that I should

Life

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:12:00 EST

Surprises and shocks
Pleasant memories
Forgettable events
Cherishing moments
Caring family
Loving friends
Hating people
Memorable minutes
Unexpected turns
Twists that keep changing
Loops that never end
Relationships that last for ever
This is life

My Thoughts

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:12:00 EST

A thought comes my way
Asking me my accomplishments
Proding into my life
Find that there are none

Another thought comes my way
Asking me about my well wishers
A check at my friends list
I find there are many

Yet another thought comes my way
Reminds me of my goals
One is acheived I answer it
Another is to be acheived I tell it

School Days - 1

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:12:00 EST

It is 14 years since I came out of my school and 15th year is going on. I am not an active person then, as I am now. Still, I consider that I am active enough.

We were two sections, nearly 65 each, 4 groups, teasings, fights, arguments, fun, everything, it was part and parcel of life then.

After school, I lost touch with many. I wanted to get in touch with them again, and thanks to net, I am

Li Da's Blog

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:11:00 EST

This is my excolleague and good friend's blog on Blogspot. Looks like he took to blogging after moving to Bangalore.

Li Da stands for Lionel David, and he is one of my good friends. It was fun when he wa with us, cos, we used to fight almost every other day, and at the same time, support when required. I am not sure if he would agree with this.

He got a good opprtunity and he moved ahead for

What’s the Secret to Your Success?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:11:00 EST

This is an article I came across on internet. This speaks of the responsiveness at work and its effect on our career. Good advice for aspiring leaders :-)

Thanks Mr.Michael Hyatt, for sharing your experience and the valuable tips

New blogger settings

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:11:00 EST

Yep, my blogs here are configured using the new settings from beta version and they are pretty cool. I experimented a lot on this and here is the blog that u see as a result of those experiments

Advantages of working in an upcoming startup

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:11:00 EST

when I moved from Hyderabad to Chennai, this is a small company with around 30 employees, at Chennai and US. I am still not sure of what made me take the decision to move to this place, but, after two years here, I am glad that I made the move and never regretted the decision.

Today, we are 300+work force, with 6 facilities in India and couple in US. Its still growing. I am happy and feel proud

Lessons learnt in managing a team

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:11:00 EST

Some of the lessons I had learnt across the experience of working with different people and projects and clients from different countries are

1 Communicate as much as possible. modes of communication can be anything, but communicate. Only when you communicate, can you know what exactly you are doing and how the task is to be completed. Even a small task needs good communication. Well

Seat belt - its required

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 06:11:00 EST

couple of weeks back, one of our directors was supposed to visit our facility at Chennai. We came to office, expecting him to be there at any moment. Then, we get a news that he met with a serious accident the earlier day, and hence, not coming. we tried to reach him, but could not.

Some how, we reached him, and came to understand that he is fine and he lost the mobile.

Now, later, one of our

Diwali is different this time. We actually planned...

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:10:00 EDT

Diwali is different this time. We actually planned to travel to my native, myself and my sis. However, our parents came here and we had celebrations with our aunt's family.

The Diya's were lighted in the traditional way and the house was decorated. We even lighted few candles inside the house. The house is a recent construction and is getting decorated for the first time for Diwali.
While

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:10:00 EDT

While decoration is going on, Kids have started playing the crackers. Teanants of the houses as well as my cousin's cousin's too joined.. Flowerpots, CRackers, Bombs, Shooting stars, Rockets, all these were fired.
Though the day started with a mishap of losing some jewellery, it ended peacefully, with out any problems

Some more memories soon

Photoshow for my cousins :-)

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:10:00 EDT

The above is the photoshow I had prepared using the snaps of our cousins pets.