Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
HYDERABAD-VISIT DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
I had been to HYDERABAD, a place where i started my CA articleship some 39 years ago.
Since then Hyderabad has become a place assocaiated with me for many memorable moments and not surprisingly, this has become a place desired by my son too.The surprising element comes from my wife as Hyderabad is the only place, next to Chennai for which she has developed a special liking.
1972 was the year in which i visited Hyderabad,first,courtesy, my paternal uncle who decided on my behalf that i am going to pursue CA, after my BSc.CA to me then (and i feel even ow to some extent)is greek and latin to me.But i have the knack of getting into such situations with ease and coming out of the same with grace of GOD.Thus CA was successfully completed.
1997, exactly after 25 years i had been to HYDERABAD for another stint,(Courtesy my office , on elevation to AGM cadre)this time following my son, who was already in H'BAD for his MA degree.
Since then almost every year i had been to Hyderabad, offically or personally and each such trip redoubled my liking to Hyderabad.
The recent visit between 11/11 to 14/11 , to attend the marriages of siblings of two close friends is no exception.
In AP i am informed marriages are solemnised at nights.The two marraiages which i attended were scheduled to be solemnised one at 10.38 pm and another at 10.40 pm.I had a great company from CHENNAI in the presence of my best friendJ.
Marriages in nights €if there were no load shedding) is a treat to watch.First there is no sweat.The atmosphere is cool and blessing all ready.The crowds thin down immediately after dinner , which is normally scheduled between 7 and 10 pm.Then it becomes the occasion only for close relatives andd friends.
From cost angle also this appears to be appealing as except for Night dinner, there are normally no other costsinvolved.
Hyderabd, in November is already looking like heaven.The mandapams where the marriages are held are huge and inviting, and with the colourful lights and music made it appear to be a Rain bow , BLESSING THE COUPLE BY NIGHT.
HYDERABAD, still retains it s many credits. Its iddly and vada(the likes of which are yet to be tasted in CHENNAI),the value for money,the way in which streets are daily cleaned in the morning hours, the Birla mandir, the birds eye view which one can have of Hyderabad atop the mandir, the famous Buddha in the middle OF Hussain Sagr, the umpteen number of boats carrying the young lovers whispering sweet nothings and the elder generation blessing them with a knowing smile, the eat street and its splendour,the list is endless.
But quite a few changes have also touched the city. One maong them is the malls replacing theatres,In RTC cross roads which is known for its half a dozen theaters lined across the road, some of them are giving way to malls.If this can be assumed as a change inevitable, the other change is far from satisfactory.Autos refusing to put metres and demanding lumpsum amount and at times exhorbitant too.It is a bad culture of Chennai autos which has possibly invaded Hyderabad.
During the trip i had the occasion to visit Jubilee hills where a friend of my friend J resides.I had travleed by two of the costliest cars, a Skoda Octavia, and a Honda CR-V ownwed by this friend who appears to be very ordinary and humble,The home where he took us is another splendour.A beauty, so to say, with each room having been tastefully decorated and each peice of item adorning the home right from the Fish cum woman statue welcoming at the entrance beneath which golden fishes swim to bring good luck, to the balcony where there is a hanging garden full of green grass with a swing placed right at the centre to add grandeur.I was speech less, The gentleman attributed allt hat to his wife who subsequently proved her worth in her hospitality too,during Lunch in which i was hosted with a full meal curr€iculam of Samabar, Rsam curd, koottu. keerai. porial etc.A made for each other couple blessed in totalityby GOD.
By the time i returned back to RTC cross roads to buy tea leaves (another speciality of Hyderabad..Lasa and Lmasa tea, at the behest of my wife)my thoghts went back down the memory lane when me and my son used to travel across these roads atleast twice a day for break fast or dinner or for going to our respective destinations.I even paid a visit to the house where we stayed initially at Himayat nagar.
The cycle seems almost complete as this visit also marks the beginning of my second innings after my retirement. My first innings of articleship for CA commenced here and i could recall with satisfaction my performance in first
innings(if my son agrees can i equate it to Dravid's ton at Eden GARDENS).i HOPE my second innings will be equally competent and more of contentment.
When i boarded the Charminar (DELAYED START by 45 minutes due to a fire accident ) and settled in my seat i started waving bye bye to the great city and the distant Birla mandir, etched on the bank of river bund, right from the time the train entered the Necklace road, till it left Hussain sagar, with fond hope and knowledge that the next visit which is hardly 3 months away will be the most memorable one when my son accomplishes his dream.
Till then cheers all the way .and love to twin cities...
Since then Hyderabad has become a place assocaiated with me for many memorable moments and not surprisingly, this has become a place desired by my son too.The surprising element comes from my wife as Hyderabad is the only place, next to Chennai for which she has developed a special liking.
1972 was the year in which i visited Hyderabad,first,courtesy, my paternal uncle who decided on my behalf that i am going to pursue CA, after my BSc.CA to me then (and i feel even ow to some extent)is greek and latin to me.But i have the knack of getting into such situations with ease and coming out of the same with grace of GOD.Thus CA was successfully completed.
1997, exactly after 25 years i had been to HYDERABAD for another stint,(Courtesy my office , on elevation to AGM cadre)this time following my son, who was already in H'BAD for his MA degree.
Since then almost every year i had been to Hyderabad, offically or personally and each such trip redoubled my liking to Hyderabad.
The recent visit between 11/11 to 14/11 , to attend the marriages of siblings of two close friends is no exception.
In AP i am informed marriages are solemnised at nights.The two marraiages which i attended were scheduled to be solemnised one at 10.38 pm and another at 10.40 pm.I had a great company from CHENNAI in the presence of my best friendJ.
Marriages in nights €if there were no load shedding) is a treat to watch.First there is no sweat.The atmosphere is cool and blessing all ready.The crowds thin down immediately after dinner , which is normally scheduled between 7 and 10 pm.Then it becomes the occasion only for close relatives andd friends.
From cost angle also this appears to be appealing as except for Night dinner, there are normally no other costsinvolved.
Hyderabd, in November is already looking like heaven.The mandapams where the marriages are held are huge and inviting, and with the colourful lights and music made it appear to be a Rain bow , BLESSING THE COUPLE BY NIGHT.
HYDERABAD, still retains it s many credits. Its iddly and vada(the likes of which are yet to be tasted in CHENNAI),the value for money,the way in which streets are daily cleaned in the morning hours, the Birla mandir, the birds eye view which one can have of Hyderabad atop the mandir, the famous Buddha in the middle OF Hussain Sagr, the umpteen number of boats carrying the young lovers whispering sweet nothings and the elder generation blessing them with a knowing smile, the eat street and its splendour,the list is endless.
But quite a few changes have also touched the city. One maong them is the malls replacing theatres,In RTC cross roads which is known for its half a dozen theaters lined across the road, some of them are giving way to malls.If this can be assumed as a change inevitable, the other change is far from satisfactory.Autos refusing to put metres and demanding lumpsum amount and at times exhorbitant too.It is a bad culture of Chennai autos which has possibly invaded Hyderabad.
During the trip i had the occasion to visit Jubilee hills where a friend of my friend J resides.I had travleed by two of the costliest cars, a Skoda Octavia, and a Honda CR-V ownwed by this friend who appears to be very ordinary and humble,The home where he took us is another splendour.A beauty, so to say, with each room having been tastefully decorated and each peice of item adorning the home right from the Fish cum woman statue welcoming at the entrance beneath which golden fishes swim to bring good luck, to the balcony where there is a hanging garden full of green grass with a swing placed right at the centre to add grandeur.I was speech less, The gentleman attributed allt hat to his wife who subsequently proved her worth in her hospitality too,during Lunch in which i was hosted with a full meal curr€iculam of Samabar, Rsam curd, koottu. keerai. porial etc.A made for each other couple blessed in totalityby GOD.
By the time i returned back to RTC cross roads to buy tea leaves (another speciality of Hyderabad..Lasa and Lmasa tea, at the behest of my wife)my thoghts went back down the memory lane when me and my son used to travel across these roads atleast twice a day for break fast or dinner or for going to our respective destinations.I even paid a visit to the house where we stayed initially at Himayat nagar.
The cycle seems almost complete as this visit also marks the beginning of my second innings after my retirement. My first innings of articleship for CA commenced here and i could recall with satisfaction my performance in first
innings(if my son agrees can i equate it to Dravid's ton at Eden GARDENS).i HOPE my second innings will be equally competent and more of contentment.
When i boarded the Charminar (DELAYED START by 45 minutes due to a fire accident ) and settled in my seat i started waving bye bye to the great city and the distant Birla mandir, etched on the bank of river bund, right from the time the train entered the Necklace road, till it left Hussain sagar, with fond hope and knowledge that the next visit which is hardly 3 months away will be the most memorable one when my son accomplishes his dream.
Till then cheers all the way .and love to twin cities...
11.11.11
A lot has been said about the combination of 11.11.11.It is reported to be happening after quite an interval and such an event will again happen after few more years,But the attraction and the force of the numbers continue to be a mystery.
11 is in naother way imporatnt o me as it represents my birth date.
11/11 is also equally attractive to me in a special sence as it was the date on which we did the grahapravesam of our house some 27 years back on 11/11/1984.
Yes, the house built of brick and sand is now a sweet home after 27years of its existence, having been a silent witness to all good and bad things that we have experienced , and i must say most of them are memorable events.
When the home is celebrating its 28t birth day, i am moving on to another place of my liking, Hyderabad.
I am going on 3day trip along with my friend J for attending two marriages there and my next post will be on my trip to Hyderabad.
Meanwhile wishing my beautiful home all the best in the years to come.
11 is in naother way imporatnt o me as it represents my birth date.
11/11 is also equally attractive to me in a special sence as it was the date on which we did the grahapravesam of our house some 27 years back on 11/11/1984.
Yes, the house built of brick and sand is now a sweet home after 27years of its existence, having been a silent witness to all good and bad things that we have experienced , and i must say most of them are memorable events.
When the home is celebrating its 28t birth day, i am moving on to another place of my liking, Hyderabad.
I am going on 3day trip along with my friend J for attending two marriages there and my next post will be on my trip to Hyderabad.
Meanwhile wishing my beautiful home all the best in the years to come.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
THE 'PAIR ' FORMULA CONTINUES
A few days back my son has posted in his blog about the manner in which certain events are occuring in pairs.
As if a sequel to that i have seen a couple of things happening in pairs for me too,
First things first:
A send off from top executive cadre followed by a send off from department -a first pair to recollect in the week following retirement,
A pair of sillver articles presented as token of love and affection by near and dear,
A pair of emails from a distant friend after a lull lasting a month,
A pair of cars proceeding to THirumala to have dharshan and return in ecstacy
And last but not the least a pair of movies,yesterday and today to complete the cycle.
And the movies are EZHAVATHU ARIVU(SURYA) and Vellyudham(VIJAY).
The first one in a theatre near to our locality, right in the midst of the thunder storm ,decided at the spur of the moment at the desire of my wife,
The second at a theatre, away from the city, right in the sun shine, decided by my daughter and son in law, with tickets courtesy by my son, with on line booking, sitting at HK.
SURYA has lived the role.SHRUTHI HASAN, depite being the first appearance in Tamil cinema has handled the role with dignity.KAMAL CAN HAVE A SIGH OF RELIEF.The movie talks about the past glory and greatness of tamil nadu and also traces the history of Bodhi varman, who is regarded as God by CHINESE even today.Some history, some fantasy, some science , combine to gether give an impressionable movie.The problem with period movies is that it is akin to walking on a tight rope.You have to convey the audience, the connection with the past and present .While Surya represents the past and the present, Shruthi (Subha srinivasan is th name in the movie)acts as a bridge to narrate how the yester year Surya(to be precise 6th Century Surya ) has got incarnated in the 21st century Surya thru the molecula science.Bio Chemisrty students would get fresh dose of energy thru this movie.A single line story is that the Chinese who learnt every thing from Bodhi varman, made it a point to remove every trace of its knowledge from India and then attempt to make India to be its slave by waging a biological war against India, The cure for the bIOLOGICAL WAR lies with Bodhi varman's books(held in museum in India) AND ONLY A PERSON WHO CARRY THE IDENTICAL GENES structure like Bodhi varamn can save the country.The villain, from Hongkong/Singapore with his style of walk and fights is atreat to watch.How Shruthi hasan makes Surya to relaise his hidden otential to eliminate the villain forms therest of the story.
The best part i liked is the glow in the eyes of Surya when he alternates between the 21st century man to 6th century Bodhi varman and the powerful arguments put forth by Shruthi hasan to drive home the point that India and in fact TAMILS had a civilisation(not for the vote bank as described by today's politicians)that was far more advanced and civilised than the present century inhabitants.On the whole an enjoyable movie with some good music by HARRIS jEYARAJ, especially the tunes coinciding with Buddist monk temple tones,
Velyaudham also appears to be built on a similar concept. I do not know who said it,perhaps MAPPASAN, that all stories in the world can be considered as derivatives of seven basic elements of relationship.If that be true, i am not surprised that VELAYUDHAM is also a story where a girl finds the energy and potential in a man by accident rather than by design (this is where the movie differs from Ezhaam Arivu.Vija antony has tuned in quite a few block buster songs.Santhanm's comedy adds to the credibiklity of the movie and the fact that Vijay himself has been portrayed mostly on the comic tone(except for the last few moments of toucing death of his sister for noble cause_Kudos to the sister for an wonderful performance )makes the audience to enjoy it to the hilt despite some gory scenes of crime in between,This is another story of vendetta wherein (once again by accident than by design , except for the last part when the hero has to avenge the death of his beloved sister)the local minister who commits atrocities by joininh hands with pakistan/afghan militants to bring disgrace to India is eliminated by the hero.AS usual stunts, dances and music are good and at the same time some of them are as usual unbelievable.Any way the theatre,(which we (self and wife)are visiting for the first time )its ambience and the food court all gave an whole some experience and we as usual missed our Son who would have been a great company on such outings.And oflate the experince of such visits , rather than the good or bad cinema, steals the show.India is definitely becoming second to none in most of its entertainment pursuits.
The tale of pairs thus camje to an interesting end, with the week end and may be more in store in days to come.
As if a sequel to that i have seen a couple of things happening in pairs for me too,
First things first:
A send off from top executive cadre followed by a send off from department -a first pair to recollect in the week following retirement,
A pair of sillver articles presented as token of love and affection by near and dear,
A pair of emails from a distant friend after a lull lasting a month,
A pair of cars proceeding to THirumala to have dharshan and return in ecstacy
And last but not the least a pair of movies,yesterday and today to complete the cycle.
And the movies are EZHAVATHU ARIVU(SURYA) and Vellyudham(VIJAY).
The first one in a theatre near to our locality, right in the midst of the thunder storm ,decided at the spur of the moment at the desire of my wife,
The second at a theatre, away from the city, right in the sun shine, decided by my daughter and son in law, with tickets courtesy by my son, with on line booking, sitting at HK.
SURYA has lived the role.SHRUTHI HASAN, depite being the first appearance in Tamil cinema has handled the role with dignity.KAMAL CAN HAVE A SIGH OF RELIEF.The movie talks about the past glory and greatness of tamil nadu and also traces the history of Bodhi varman, who is regarded as God by CHINESE even today.Some history, some fantasy, some science , combine to gether give an impressionable movie.The problem with period movies is that it is akin to walking on a tight rope.You have to convey the audience, the connection with the past and present .While Surya represents the past and the present, Shruthi (Subha srinivasan is th name in the movie)acts as a bridge to narrate how the yester year Surya(to be precise 6th Century Surya ) has got incarnated in the 21st century Surya thru the molecula science.Bio Chemisrty students would get fresh dose of energy thru this movie.A single line story is that the Chinese who learnt every thing from Bodhi varman, made it a point to remove every trace of its knowledge from India and then attempt to make India to be its slave by waging a biological war against India, The cure for the bIOLOGICAL WAR lies with Bodhi varman's books(held in museum in India) AND ONLY A PERSON WHO CARRY THE IDENTICAL GENES structure like Bodhi varamn can save the country.The villain, from Hongkong/Singapore with his style of walk and fights is atreat to watch.How Shruthi hasan makes Surya to relaise his hidden otential to eliminate the villain forms therest of the story.
The best part i liked is the glow in the eyes of Surya when he alternates between the 21st century man to 6th century Bodhi varman and the powerful arguments put forth by Shruthi hasan to drive home the point that India and in fact TAMILS had a civilisation(not for the vote bank as described by today's politicians)that was far more advanced and civilised than the present century inhabitants.On the whole an enjoyable movie with some good music by HARRIS jEYARAJ, especially the tunes coinciding with Buddist monk temple tones,
Velyaudham also appears to be built on a similar concept. I do not know who said it,perhaps MAPPASAN, that all stories in the world can be considered as derivatives of seven basic elements of relationship.If that be true, i am not surprised that VELAYUDHAM is also a story where a girl finds the energy and potential in a man by accident rather than by design (this is where the movie differs from Ezhaam Arivu.Vija antony has tuned in quite a few block buster songs.Santhanm's comedy adds to the credibiklity of the movie and the fact that Vijay himself has been portrayed mostly on the comic tone(except for the last few moments of toucing death of his sister for noble cause_Kudos to the sister for an wonderful performance )makes the audience to enjoy it to the hilt despite some gory scenes of crime in between,This is another story of vendetta wherein (once again by accident than by design , except for the last part when the hero has to avenge the death of his beloved sister)the local minister who commits atrocities by joininh hands with pakistan/afghan militants to bring disgrace to India is eliminated by the hero.AS usual stunts, dances and music are good and at the same time some of them are as usual unbelievable.Any way the theatre,(which we (self and wife)are visiting for the first time )its ambience and the food court all gave an whole some experience and we as usual missed our Son who would have been a great company on such outings.And oflate the experince of such visits , rather than the good or bad cinema, steals the show.India is definitely becoming second to none in most of its entertainment pursuits.
The tale of pairs thus camje to an interesting end, with the week end and may be more in store in days to come.
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