My Opinion: Social issue

“People ask what your vision is, what is your big vision? I say ‘bhai’, I got here by way of selling tea (crowd erupts in applause). I am a simple (Chhota) man. I like focusing on simple and small tasks. I want to accomplish big things for the little guy.” –Narendra Modi

I am sure Modi era would be written as a golden era in Indian history whenever it gets published something similar to Ashoka rule of the Mauryan empire.Our future generations would be enticed and overawed by the beauty called Narendra Modi.

I think India is in the brink of a revolution with a revolutionary and dynamic leader Modi ushering a golden period for India.

I believe as patriotic Indians we need to make the best use of it rather than repent it later(read Mamta Banerjee,NDTV).People opposed to Narendra Modi should release that the country has a PM who has business acumen to negotiate with the US and Japan effectively, Kshatriya skills to take on the diktaks of China head on,political manoeuvre to take all parties along ,and above all who serves selflessly for the welfare of the economically backward sections of the society.

Sunday, 12 March 2017

Rahul Gandhi to be a better Prime Minister than Priyanka Gandhi

The fragrance of flowers spread only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.

The perception in and around the people of India especially the media is that the fairer sex Priyanka Gandhi would be a better leader than Rahul Gandhi.It is widely believed that she would be able to win more votes and is a mass leader like Indira Gandhi.

On the contrary it is believed widely that Rahul Gandhi does not have the charisma that she may have ,has a low IQ,is a bunny of online trolls and not a mass leader who is able to generate votes and has not been able to ensure a win for the Congress.

The slogan from the party workers is “Priyanka laoo Congress Bachoo”.

I think Priyanka Gandhi being a magic wand and will be able to save the sinking ship of the Congress is a myth.I do not believe she in any way has the expertize to be in politics,forget winning it as the results of the recent UP elections do show.Her insistence on 105 seats at the cost of an alliance is very deplorable.Neither has she been able to win any seats in Amethi or make a big difference in Rae Bareli.

On the other Rahul Gandhi has more experience being in politics for sometime now and learnt the trade.He listens to people (read congress leaders etc.) knows the importance of collision (taking people along as in UP and Bihar) and does not live in myth or shadow of Congress being the Grand Old Party of India.He learns from mistakes faster and ready to play second fiddle if the situation demands so,thus making him more opportunistic of winning the elections in the years ahead.Rahul Gandhi though would do a lot better just working in silence.

Priyanka Gandhi definitely speaks better but she neither has the organisational skills or political acumen to be a successful politician and also still lives in the myth of Grand old party of India called Congress.

Though for either of them to be the Prime Minister of India they would definitely need to wait for the man of the moment called Narendra Modi to retire from active politics.

Also the voters are showing an interesting trend in UP,Bihar and Maharashtra muncipal polls of supporting development politics than freebies politics,though Kerala being an exception.

Thursday, 2 March 2017

Dance bars to open in Maharashtra: Supreme Court

I think it is better to have strip clubs than dance bars.

In my view, the move of the honorable SC ruling is a little regressive and myopic.The aspect that the people in the profession will lose their jobs is absolutely misplaced.It is again a case of misplaced compassion.The same reasoning was given for people who run alcohol bars in Bihar,they were told that they would to be provided with alternate profession of selling milk.

I think the honorable SC should not fall prey in the traps of these scrupless people who run these dance bars and their clients who are giving it twist of “decent means of earning a living”, for their own ulterior motives.

I request the respected SC, to pass a ruling of banning these dance bars again and I think the Maharashtra Government under Devendra Fadnavis be fully capable of providing alternate professions to these dance bar girls ,by skilling them ,those who are interested,in various skills like speaking english,tailoring ,housekeeping and computer literacy and not fall prey to the ulterior motives of the few who run the show.

Thursday, 16 February 2017

My All time Favourite Movies in Malayalam and Hindi

Calling somebody else fat won't make you any skinnier.Calling someone stupid doesn't make you any smarter.

Cinema takes you to an high ,it shows you what to dream,it entertains,some enlighten,some give hope,few also inspire.Some instill national pride. It takes you to a world of ecstasy.It provides joy,happiness and makes one smile .It takes you away from the pain,despair and misery. These creative people also do a great service to the society by bringing people from different strata s of society,different regions,different cultures,different religions and different castes and tribes together.

A list of absolutely mesmerizing Indian Cinema from Malayalam and Hindi.A must watch.

MALAYALAM MOVIES
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | Hariharan

Take Off | Mahesh Narayan

Aby | Srikant Murali

Nirnayam | SangeethSivan

Minnaram | Priyadarshan

Trivandrum Logde | V. K. Prakash

Urmi | Santosh Sivan

Aanandam | GaneshRaj

Ustad Hotel | Anwar Rasheed

Indian Rupee | Ranjith

Escape from Uganda | Rajesh Nair

Dhrona | J.Karun Kumar

Vietnam Colony | Siddique-Lal

Ekalavyan| Shaji Kailas

Yodha | Sangeeth Sivan

Dhruvam | Joshiy

Chandrolsavam | Ranjith

Harikrishnans | Priyadarshan

Thenmavin Kombath | Priyadarshan

His Highness Abdullah | Sibi Malayil

Beautiful | V. K. Prakash

Narasimham | Shaji Kailas

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi| Priyadarshan

VasanthiyumLakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | Vinayan

Manichitrathazhu | Fazil
Rithu | Shyamaprasad
Commissioner | Shaji Kailas

The King | Shaji Kailas

Thira | Vineeth Sreenivasan

HINDI MOVIES
Sanju | Rajkumar Hirani
Hindi Medium | Saket Chaudhary

Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year | Shimit Amin

Rang De Basanti | ‎RakeyshOmprakash Mehra

Jab We Met | Imteyaz Ali

Kal Ho Na Ho | Nikkhil Advani

Dil Chahta Hai | Farhan Aktar

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Zoya Akthar

Chak De India | Shimit Amin

Devdas | Sanjay Leela Bansali

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge | Aditya Chopra

Asoka | Santosh Sivan

Cheeni Kum | R. Balki

Pink | Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury

Aankhen | Vipul Amrutlal Shah

Sarkar | Ram Gopal Verma

Guru | Mani Ratnam

Munnabhai MBBS | Rajkumar Hirani

Lage Raho Munnabhai | Rajkumar Hirani

Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya | Sohail Khan

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na | Abbas Tyrewala

Satya | Ram Gopal Verma

Krantiveer | Mehul Kumar

Wake Up Sid | Ayan Mukherjee

Rajneeti | Prakash Jha

Hera Pheri | Priyadarshan

The Legend Of Bhagat Singh | Rajkumar Santoshi

The Burning Train | Ravi Chopra

Well Done Abba | Shyam Benegal

A Wednesday | Neeraj Pandey

Bheja Fry | Sagar Ballary
Delhi Belly | Abhinay Deo

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Karan Johar

Sunday, 12 February 2017

Fortunate to be born in an Infosys Era

Valuable advice can sometimes come from an unexpected source, and chance events can sometimes open new doors.-NR Narayana Murthy

I have always prided the fact that I have been born in an Infosys era.Infosys has always been an Indian pride for each one of us in school.We have always looked up to Infy as an Indian brand.

Vishal Sikka ,CEO Infosys,is easily one of the most credible CEO’s around the world and would do a lot of good if he comes down to India,and settles down here.

It is easier to manufacture an Indian worldclass car for India roads with Indian people,being in India than being in United States.

Also the important aspect is the cultural mix that India brings, being with people from India, drinking a cutting chai from roadside tapri,or a Kitchdi from punjabi dhabba ,the cultural and moral value sets like doing more with less need to be ingrained and keep being reminded of it again and again, happens best when one is connected deeply with one’s roots.Only then can we acquire wings that fly higher.

Thursday, 9 February 2017

My Favourite Malayalam Songs

खुदी को कर बुलन्द इतना कि हर तकदीर से पहले

खुदा बंदे से खुद पूछे बता तेरी रजा क्या है

- अलामा इक़बाल

Something which has left me awestruck about Kerala is the lyrics of the malayalam songs.Malayalam lyrics have always been extremely beautiful.The writers leave you touching the soul.They write on Krishna (Lord), nature and life itself.The lines are melodious, hummable and one wants to keep listening to them again and again.It grips you, make one feel happy, and elevates one to ecstasy.It gives a breath of fresh air to the people of the a state consumed with alcohol,strikes and political murders.

My favourite songs:

Updations and Additions

Other Songs

Ayyappa Song

Harivarasanam | K J Yesudas

A tribute to all the writers (lyricist) of these beautiful words.

Thursday, 26 January 2017

Ten Books that Change Lives Forever

Books are your best friend.

1.Letters of Swami Vivekananda

Thought provoking letters by Swami Vivekananda.Inspiring and leave a mark on every soul.

2.Bhagvad Gita – By Prabhupada

“A google map for a person trying to reach his destination.” –T.R.Sreejith

3.Ignited Minds – by APJ Kalam

A new dawn to a student consumed by studies,marks and parental pressure.Gives the purpose and vision to achieve greater heights.

4.The day I stopped Drinking Milk –by Sudha Murthy

A collection of heart warming short stories instilling values from every section of the society from all over the globe. One of the stories “Bombay to Bangalore” simply touches the soul.

5. Vidhura Niti –English Translation by KM Ganguli

A step by step guide on how to rule a kingdom in a righteous manner.A must read for Modi,Trump and Hu Jintao.

"Even Harsha Bhogle's commentary falls short in comparision...."-T.R.Sreejith

6. Tiruvalluvar’s Kural –by C.Ragagopalachari

“Its like Amazon ,it delivers”.-T.R.Sreejith

7.Stay Hungry Stay Foolish – by Rashmi Bansal

25 fascinating stories.Humbling. A must read for budding and wannabe entrepreneures.

8.Srimad Bhagavatam – by Kamala Subramanium

One of the 18 puranas on Lord Vishnu (Krishna).Suka Vyasa’ son recites to King Parikshit who is cursed to die in seven days.Amazing spiritual fevour,still has the beauty in modern day retaining the essence and simplicity.

“The idea of Rukmini (Krishna’s consort) still mesmerises……Aditya Chopra’s DDLJ still a beginner”- T.R.Sreejith

9.Narayaneeyam

100 stories by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri who is praying to Lord Krishna to cure him from his disease .Gets relived of his disease on the 100^th day.

“Beautiful ,Simply Beautiful”— T.R.Sreejith

10.Songs of Kabir – by Rabindranath Tagore

Classy, Melodious, Sufism, ecstasy, spiritual, realization

“A R Rehman no way near”—T.R.Sreejith

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Long queues and Demonitization

I am in queue for Shah Rukh Khan's latest "Dear Zindagi".

A person collapsed before my eyes today....he was also standing in a Queue,...but wait this was not a queue for withdrawing cash from an ATM or bank...he was standing in long queue for buying alcohol.In Kerala queues for alcohol have been very famous and it streches for km and miles,but still I have never seen any political party protest these queues.

Many deaths have happened and continue to happen over the previous decades by the menice of alcohol,but nobody questions it,nobody bans it.Many families lose their near and dear ones for alcohol,many don’t even get to have a decent livelihood due to addiction to alcohol.Many childrens education gets stopped,due to lack of money,many face social stigma ,and no to say about the domestic violence it causes.Many families have got destroyed,but nobody talks about banning them.I am never come across political parties who protest these.

We do stand in longer queues for getting our railway tickets in any of the suburban trains in Mumbai and waiting in Airports,Road Traffic and the queues have been long for ages now but still I do not find any protest for these by any political parties.

Talking about queues closer to my workplace we have long queues in our canteen to buy lunch everyday,but we still find no people protesting.

Sunday, 6 November 2016

Parippally orphanage a symbol of love not Taj Mahal

Love is opening up of the soul,not an obsession.

I celebrated my Diwali along with some bright children of Parippally Orphanage adopted and run by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Math ,burst crackers with them ,played football and enjoyed every bit of it.

It is the just the joy and smiles on the faces of these children that make Paripally a symbol of Love.

I believe the people who meet the children here light up,rather then the other way round.

Some curious thoughts come to my mind.

I am very astonished that people believe “Taj Mahal” is an epitome of love.Taj Mahal was constructed out of sheer madness and it cannot be a symbol of love.

It is symbol of selfishness, of anarchy and obsession as demonstrated by the Shah Jahan by cutting of the hands of the labourers who built the Taj Mahal so that they are not able to replicate the structure.

I am still astounded by the ignorance of people who call Taj Mahal a monument of love.

A symbol of love ,is a place where people feel happy and smiles come from within the heart and soul –like the Parippally Orphanage.

Saturday, 5 November 2016

Anandam-Parmanadam

Cinema is an art it doesn't give you what you desire - it tells you how to desire.

A malayalam movie film which is fresh and innovative.

It has a fragnance of a “mulla poo”(jasmine) and beauty of a horizon.The charm and innocence of a child’s smile.

It has a refreshing humour which keeps the people coined to their seats for the entire duration of the film.

The film with 20 year olds give a fresh breadth to new age cinema,the director,productor,actors all bring fresh air into the young generation cinema.

It takes you to a fantacy world for the duration of the cinema and keeps to entertained in its real sense still the end which I believe is missing in either hollywood or bollywood movies.

Other fimmakers around the world can look towards Malayalam cinema and can give reins to young hands.

There may not have been a story, no social message but I it provides me enough reason to smile coming out of the cinema hall.

Just a six day Industrial trip to Humpy and Goa –Anandam is Paramanandam.

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Misplaced Compassion

Righteousness is the truth within.

Today we are in danger of falling prey to misplaced compassion. Like pleading for the case of Afzal Guru,by some prominent people like P.Chidambaram and a few JNU students.

Also the recent case of Burhan Wani ,being projected as a martyr by some media channels.

I believe totally in the word compassion in both letter and spirit, but shouldn’t we be careful of misplaced compassion. Burhan Wani being treated as a Hero is pretty unfortunate.

Shouldn’t we exercise compassion towards our innocent people who have lost life’s because of Burhan and Afzal Guru.Shouldn’t the people killed by these terrorist deserve more respect , thought and prayers.

Shouldn’t the country be righteous towards these innocent citizens whose near and dear ones have been lost.

Shouldn’t the media and the people think a little about the innocent people who have faced the brunt of theses hardcore militants. Also in the cases of some famous film personalities the media does exercise false compassion thus influencing a major chunk of people instead of sticking to the truth and being righteous towards the innocent people who have been affected by them.

Today in the name of compassion we are pardoning hardcore terrorists, (the media projects them as matyrs) we are showing compassion towards them and being absolutely heartless towards the innocent people who were killed by them. Thousands of pages of print media , plenty of prime time has been devoted to these fundamentalists but not a single ounce for my innocent citizens.Are they not our citizens?

Many army men,many paramilitary jawans have lost their lifes doing their duty.There children and mothers have not done any sin,do they not have any expectations from my country and its people.

Don’t they deserve better. Is law not same to all. Give it a thought.

Monday, 12 September 2016

False rape cases on a high…

Strengthen the muscles of your heart not the muscles of your hand-Mata Amritanandamayi Devi

In 2012 India as a whole was shook by the Delhi rape case.And there were lot of outrage shown by media and society to deal sternly with the accused. As a part of a civilized society I take great pride in appreciating the actions of the people of my country,be it activitists,media ,politicians or the judges.

But what is alarming is that such uproar and havoc had been created of the right reasons but the after effects have been gruesome, cruel and harmful.

There has been an increase in the number of false rape cases being reported by women to settle personal scores.

Two of my friends have been at the receiving end of this law .(both different cases).

Under law of IPC section 376(1),stating ---raping after promising marriage,he was arrested.

And on what basis do they arrest the person ,just on the basis of single police complaint by the girl.No verification,no history of the women is taken in to account.

In an age of live in relationships and premarital stands ,a literate city girl easily misuses this law to get back at the guy ,whom she had physical intimacy with consensually at a time when they were in a relationship. The guy has the full right to say that they were in a mutual relationship and after finding each others differences and attitude had moved on.

My friends life’s have been shattered, their family have a social stigma attached to them.They have difficulty in seeing what the future would be. The parents face social humiliation everyday. I wonder what is their fault?And what is his?I know the courts would acquit him,but the damage has already been done."Its difffcuilt to walk on the streets outside …people look at me as I am a rapist”—he says."I ask him to tell them to fu*k off”.

The girl on her part has no such baggage,she is not forced to have feel any humialiation,she is full of political vendetta. Her family is not facing any social stigma.And above all if the case which she files goes against her she has nothing to lose.Neither will she have to face any criminal proceedings, neither is any compensation penalty imposed on her.

I call upon all activists,media , lawmakers , law implementers and society to shown the same alertness in dealing with this rising menace of false rape cases in order to sustain the harmony in a civilized society.

Media so called fourth pillar of democracy plays an important role in creating awareness about provisions of law and consequences of filing false rape cases against innocent alleged accused .It is important to mention the observations of Fast Track Court Judge while acquitting the alleged accused and highlighted the role of media in following words:

“I hope and trust that the media, which is an important pillar of our democratic set up, would strive to highlight the plight of rape accused after their acquittal by courts in the same way in which they report filing of rape cases.” [Para 12]

Court further observed that “Be that as it may, the accused herein is acquitted. This is all what this court can do in his favour. Rest is upon the society in general and media in particular how they would treat the accused hereafter.” [Para 13]

I have written a few posts on my blog on women empowerment,I believe in it completely that women have to be empowered---empowered in the heart rather than in the head,as my spiritual guru Mata Amritanandamyi Devi puts it clearly “Strengthen the muscles of your heart not the muscles of your hand.”---only then true empowerment happens.

This post on Quora does provide an insight

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https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-cases-stories-where-some-women-have-misused-the-Indian-laws-that-were-made-to-protect-women

Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Times of India a pornographic newspaper.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.-Martin King Luther

If the only enthusiasm with which Times of India works is increasing its sales and publications then it should start publishing nude and pornographic material,I am sure its sales would quadruple.

Increasing sales may be important but having media ethics is most important.A newspaper without ethics is bound to fold up in the long run.

If the newspaper concentrates only on cleavage and bare essentials of a celebrity ,then god bless them.

The newspaper Hindu is right in criticizing the Times of India publishing the picture of Deepika padukone.If this is the way that they are going to increase the sales then god help them and good luck to their sort of journalism.

There is an increase in molestation ,rape cases and crime rates, one of the reasons attributed is vulgar movies and obsene photography and Times of India, I must say ,plays into those hands authoritatively.

Monday, 6 October 2014

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan an excellent initiative

My kingdom has fallen because I had built it with power,but the kingdom of Jesus Christ will last forever because it was built on love. - Napoleon Bonaparte”

PM picking up the broom is unheard of in any country.Mr Modi taking up the broom and cleaning up the Valmiki Basti is quit magnanimous of a Prime minister to be doing.

The change has to percolate into the people,but an inspiring start has been made.When the consciousness of the people change,then India will be cleaner than any other country.This change will happen slowly.But the start has been made to clean India.When the driver of the change is the king or the PM ,the change is more rapid.His initiative of using the social media as a change maker by inviting the nine celebrities is a change driver.

The government has set an amount of two lakh crores have been scheduled to be spent on construction of toilets,maintaining and monitering clean toilets and for having a clean India.This amount if utilized properly would make a visible change and would be a driver for an healthy India.

Saturday, 9 August 2014

Role of films in Society

What sells is getting made,if better products are made it would be sold more

Films are a reflection of the society.It reflects where the society stands and heading towards which direction.

A hit film shows the sense and sensibilities of the people who see the movie which in turn reflect that of the society. A films mirrors where and what the people think,dream and imagine.

Apart from providing an entertainment value, films also have a responsibility to the society.The filmmakers have a responsibility to bring about a change in the sensibilities of the people for the better.

In kerela at a certain point in time shakeela films were doing more business than main stream films, showing their diversion in sensibilities clearly.Today the shakeela film industry have been destroyed completely by main stream cinema making better cinemas by better writers and directors.

Filmmakers,superstars stand a responsibilty for making better cinema.Films are a depiction of the society, its values,thinking and imagination.It should show what happens in the society more than making money, only then would a nation align itself to greater heights.

The current jonder of cinemas being made in bollywood is complete crap.Mainstream bollywood superstars like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh khan should act in films that win critical acclaim as they have a huge fan following.

Better films like a Escape From Uganda or Urmi (both Malayalam movie)can only come with better people(talent),so there has to be an investment of time and effort on script writers,music directors and directors.

The role of India in the world is not to spread sexuality but spiritulism.

Sunday, 3 August 2014

Amazing and effective Journalism by Sreenivasan Jain

The truth is like a lion.You don't have to defend it.Let it loose.It will defend itself.

In this era of fast and breaking news Sreenivasan Jain seems to have mastered the art of immaculate and spectacular journalism.

His recent reporting from the Gaza strip about the Israel and the Palestine confict has been simply amazing.

The interview of a 10 year old Mohammad from Al-Shifha hospital in Gaza ,appealing to the world for the right to live peacefully and with freedom like every other child in the world has been simply moving.

The element of truth has been brought out.The question of how many Israelis have been killed ,have been unanswered,whereas the Israelis seems to have targeted innocent children ,women and civilians in large nos.

The theory that Hamas having superior weapons has also been drowned,with it having home made weapons to defend itself whereas the Israelis having high end weapons to attack pointed targets.

This type of true journalism deserves all the accolades and appreciation in this age of hype and breaking news.

In this age of media sensationalism where truth has faded,hype has taken over true journalism,this seems to bring a breadth of fresh air.

Hope this sets the trend for other news channels and journalists to follow.

http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/truth-vs-hype/watch-truth-vs-hype-inside-gaza/332543