Friday, 24 February 2017

Bhagat Singh v/s Mahatma Gandhi

My job is to take wickets,not turn the ball.-Anil Kumble




Bhagat Singh is most definitely a martyr,and his contribution to freedom struggle is unparalleled.But then he was hanged to death for taking revenge on Lala Lajpat Rai’s death.

I think he became myopic in his vision.My personal believe is that is lost track of the vision or the greater goal of accomplishing the freedom of India.

In the pursuit of winning a battle ,he lost the war.

It is sad that we lost a freedom fighter,for a battle and lost a war.

In retrospect Mahatma Gandhi had a higher goal or vision in mind of attaining independence from the British Raj.Mahatma Gandhi in turn did accomplish his biggest goal of life, in which many others had failed miserably,of attaining Purna Swaraj for India.I think The Father of the Nation deserves total credit for that.

I have often seen youth despising at Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals and praising Bhagat Singh for his valour and courage.

But a task half done is not done.

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.



Aby | Srikant Murali
Manichitrathazhu | Fazil
Rithu | Shyamaprasad
Commissioner | Shaji Kailas
The King | Shaji Kailas
Thira | Vineeth Sreenivasan
The Legend Of Bhagat Singh | Rajkumar Santoshi

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

Monday, 6 February 2017

My Favourite Authors

"Write what disturbs you,what you fear ,what you have not been willing to speak about.Be willing to be split open."- Natalie Goldberg



They say book can change lives.
Books provide hope in times of gloom,they bring about a smile in times of despair,they reignite minds with the soul and provide happiness, contentment,satisfaction.
The below mentioned are a few such books.

My favourite authors are

1.Rashmi Bansal
2.Sudha Murthy
3.APJ Abdul Kalam

The books by Rashmi Bansal

  • I have a Dream
  • Stay Hungry Stay Foolish
  • Connect the Dots.

are breathtaking.They instill hope,motivate and inspire people like me to take risks and deal with challenges head on, through her stories.



Sudha Murthy books

  • The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk
  • Wise and Otherwise
  • Grandma's Bag of Stories.
  • The Old Man and His God

are simple beautiful.Through her stories one is able to identity mistakes and not make them in our lives.These books have gone a long way in developing my character and value system.


A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Books
  • Ignited Minds
  • Wings Of Fire
  • Turning Points

provide vision,direction and inspiration for action.His books bring cheer in gloom, for a marks and package (remuneration) consumed educated youth provide guidance though his life experiences.



I thank the authors from the deepest of my hearts for inspiring,motivating and bringing hope in millions and billions like me all over the globe.

Saturday, 28 January 2017

Obituary of Sreelakshmi


"Never get married to a fan of yours,because you will never know when you go wrong."-Harsha Bhogle to Rahul Dravid.







Passed away on 28th January 2017.


“I never had Sreelakshmi's phone no. you know why,I never required it.I felt she was always in me.I never felt that she was somebody else.” 

“Do you require a phone to talk to your own self?”


“I never had a photo of Sreelakshmi because I never felt the need to. She was always with me 24/7,365 days a year.”


“I have never meet her either,but then how do you meet your own self.”

“Sreelakshmi was my ideal, my own self, my own reflection not a different entity or person.”


Over a period of time,you start having a receeding hairline,hair starts becoming whiter ,winds start blowing in different direction,river changes its course, but the true self remains the same.

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 100th  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