I am still crazy about history. I regret now why I had not taken history as my subject.
There is something in past that fascinates me. Might be the different stories afloat or the mysteries surrounding the people of that time, there is something that is there.
when I came to know about Indian History in brief, and some little info later, I felt that there were a lot of missing links. Glad that I was right. What ever we read about India in books is very little, not even .1% of its great history.
Where in the history books is it mentioned about the visit of St.Thomas, one of the Apostles of Jesus, to India? Where are we getting info about the origin of Christianity, the famous Syrian Christians, St.Thomas Christians?
Have anyone read about the landing of Jews in Kerala and the details of the one of the Oldest Synagougues in the world present at Fort Cochin?
What about the history of Nagas who were the original inhabitants of Srilanka, and Southern Most part of India? How come we are seeing them only in Nagaland now?
These are some of the few points that I came across over internet.
Thanks to Internet and people intrested in sharing their knowledge, I am learing a lot
Friday, September 15
Sunday, September 10
Kamat's Potpourri: Biography of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Kamat's Potpourri: Biography of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar:
I am a crazy fan of history. More crazy when its related to India.
India had gone through different phases and one is the struggle for independence by different kindgdoms of India, from the rule of Britishers, French and Dutch.
The legacy of different kingdoms and kings, their work for the society, the architectural marvels, the fights , all these are a wonder for me.
Veer Savarkar, is one of the intriguing personalities for me and here is a link to his life history...
I am a crazy fan of history. More crazy when its related to India.
India had gone through different phases and one is the struggle for independence by different kindgdoms of India, from the rule of Britishers, French and Dutch.
The legacy of different kingdoms and kings, their work for the society, the architectural marvels, the fights , all these are a wonder for me.
Veer Savarkar, is one of the intriguing personalities for me and here is a link to his life history...
Monday, August 21
MusicalNirvana - Articles on Ustad Bismillah Khan
MusicalNirvana - Articles on Ustad Bismillah Khan
Browsing the net, an article on Ustad's name in TOI caught my eye. Sensing something wrong, I opened it only to find that he passed away on 17th. Inspite of being on net every day, for more than 16 hours, reading ET frontpage everyday, I was unaware.
He is one of the Musical Mastero's whom I prefer to listen at any time of the day. classical music is my way for relaxation, whether its Carnatic or Hindustani, Vocal or instrumental, its always melodious when played by experts. Many a times, after returning from a hard day at work, feeling tired, I switch on the music and get a soothing sleep. However, the same is not felt if u try to relax watching TV. Reading is another aspect that provides me with the required relazxation.
Coming back, it is sad to learn that he passed without fulfilling his last wish. He is said to be a man of Simplicity. I feel that in this world where every thing is done for monetary benefits, he is never learnt to do that, else, for his skills, he would have been sitting in riches.
Browsing the net, an article on Ustad's name in TOI caught my eye. Sensing something wrong, I opened it only to find that he passed away on 17th. Inspite of being on net every day, for more than 16 hours, reading ET frontpage everyday, I was unaware.
He is one of the Musical Mastero's whom I prefer to listen at any time of the day. classical music is my way for relaxation, whether its Carnatic or Hindustani, Vocal or instrumental, its always melodious when played by experts. Many a times, after returning from a hard day at work, feeling tired, I switch on the music and get a soothing sleep. However, the same is not felt if u try to relax watching TV. Reading is another aspect that provides me with the required relazxation.
Coming back, it is sad to learn that he passed without fulfilling his last wish. He is said to be a man of Simplicity. I feel that in this world where every thing is done for monetary benefits, he is never learnt to do that, else, for his skills, he would have been sitting in riches.
Saturday, July 22
Why Ramana Maharshi here
Some of those who read this might have wondered why the change suddenly?
Let me explain.
Long long ago, more than half a centuary back, this happened, before my Dad was born. I learnt it from my Grandma.
Grandpa (Dad's Father) used to work for South India Insurance and was one of the high middle class persons of that time. He used to maintain a car itseems. Before the birth of Dad, he had happened to go on a trip to Arunachalam, where Ramana Maharshi stays, along with his entourage. On the way up the hill, the car met with an accident and started rolling down. It got stopped in midst due to a small rock and all the lives were saved. Here, in our native place, a lady who sees the future came to our house itseems and told about it to my Grandma itseems. Grandma was pregnant itseems and she had also told that a boy will be born and he has to be named after Lord Venkata Ramana or Balaji of Tirupathi. When Grandpa came home, Granny questioned him and confirmed that the news is true. Well, it was a boy and he was named Venkata Ramana. It is my Dad :-) I am not sure as to after whome Grandpa named my DAD, Lord or Ramana Maharshi.
Later in the years, 12 years back, Dad was suffering with Piles and once it was so critical that a doctor had operated on him and damaged the rectum. We did not understand what was the issue, but Dad's health was failing everyday. Thanks to Dr.avva Satyamurthy of Machilipatnam, we traced the specialist at Sri. Ramana Hospitals, Chennai, who saved my Dad's life, after two months at Hospital and 5 operations. Thanks to him Dad is safe and sound now. It was God's grace that we got right people at right time to save us. Well, again, here, we came across Ramana maharshi's photo, everyday, we used to see it.
After 12 years, I moved to chennai on work and now, I come across his photo everyday. Thats when I thought that there must have been some connection for us with him. He, the almighty alone knows the facts. I like the face with a gentle smile and feel peace on seeing the picture.
I did a search on internet and came across the article that I had blogged here in peices.
Thats the whole story.
Let me explain.
Long long ago, more than half a centuary back, this happened, before my Dad was born. I learnt it from my Grandma.
Grandpa (Dad's Father) used to work for South India Insurance and was one of the high middle class persons of that time. He used to maintain a car itseems. Before the birth of Dad, he had happened to go on a trip to Arunachalam, where Ramana Maharshi stays, along with his entourage. On the way up the hill, the car met with an accident and started rolling down. It got stopped in midst due to a small rock and all the lives were saved. Here, in our native place, a lady who sees the future came to our house itseems and told about it to my Grandma itseems. Grandma was pregnant itseems and she had also told that a boy will be born and he has to be named after Lord Venkata Ramana or Balaji of Tirupathi. When Grandpa came home, Granny questioned him and confirmed that the news is true. Well, it was a boy and he was named Venkata Ramana. It is my Dad :-) I am not sure as to after whome Grandpa named my DAD, Lord or Ramana Maharshi.
Later in the years, 12 years back, Dad was suffering with Piles and once it was so critical that a doctor had operated on him and damaged the rectum. We did not understand what was the issue, but Dad's health was failing everyday. Thanks to Dr.avva Satyamurthy of Machilipatnam, we traced the specialist at Sri. Ramana Hospitals, Chennai, who saved my Dad's life, after two months at Hospital and 5 operations. Thanks to him Dad is safe and sound now. It was God's grace that we got right people at right time to save us. Well, again, here, we came across Ramana maharshi's photo, everyday, we used to see it.
After 12 years, I moved to chennai on work and now, I come across his photo everyday. Thats when I thought that there must have been some connection for us with him. He, the almighty alone knows the facts. I like the face with a gentle smile and feel peace on seeing the picture.
I did a search on internet and came across the article that I had blogged here in peices.
Thats the whole story.
Final release
God, what a tension before the final release. Every release is filled with tension and final would mean more tension.
The project, that got extended on and on due to CR's is finally coming to an end and there is a lot of work to be done before the release.
One thing is true, sitting in the chair of PL is not as easy as it seems to the outsider. We need to be good in every field, technically sound, functionally good, manage the team well, take care of them, deal with the clients properly, take care their issues, satisfy the management, what not should we do. And finally, take the blame and heat from all the sources, but, not pass it to the lower rung.
For a woman, managing a team with guys, that too, with some elder and some more experienced, its a major challenge.
The project, that got extended on and on due to CR's is finally coming to an end and there is a lot of work to be done before the release.
One thing is true, sitting in the chair of PL is not as easy as it seems to the outsider. We need to be good in every field, technically sound, functionally good, manage the team well, take care of them, deal with the clients properly, take care their issues, satisfy the management, what not should we do. And finally, take the blame and heat from all the sources, but, not pass it to the lower rung.
For a woman, managing a team with guys, that too, with some elder and some more experienced, its a major challenge.
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