Thinking aloud

Another new year... 2015 has ushered itself in... People look for good news, celebrations... Still.. I would start with a glitch..My mobile phone is in repair from yesterday and will hopefully be okay by tomorrow,2nd January. Lost all the contacts and apps... Unable to wish my dearest ones personally... The good news is that the new year has started off on a completely different note this time around..Having reached Varanasi on 26th December, I have been having a good time here. Away from the usual 'fun' that I have during holidays. In Varanasi, I am staying with an acquaintance in a temple complex. Completely new surroundings and atmosphere for me. Today morning, we bathed in the holy river Ganga and visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple. I feel blessed to have got this opportunity on a special day. Hope the year ahead will be equally fulfilling. 2014 left with some very promising notes, both on professional and personal front. I expect things to fall in place over the next 1...

I know this post is lengthy. Still... I am neither famous nor influential. I am an inconsequential man, an Indian, a Keralite, a Hindu, a BJP supporter. But there is really no room for being diplomatic... I have seen the selective and downright hypocritical whining and self-pitying. The urge to look the other way and suppress the true inner voice. The opportunism and the bargaining. On the other hand I know a lot of sweet hearts, real gems of humane feelings who are as pious and God fearing as any. But today, I am fed up. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.. Dear brothers and sisters who believe in Islam, you are the experts on what the Holy Book says, what the Prophet preached. Get your act together, speak up. For, a chunk among you have discredited your rich heritage. They have shamed you time and again under one pretext or the other. Someone offers you 'heaven' for massacre of innicent children??? Can that someone be worthy of being a devil?? Rise against them. It has to happen from...

The election results from Maharashtra and Haryana are out. The BJP has surpassed all the expectations. Great job by Modiji being the face of the campaign with Amit Shah's team working exceedingly well in the background and on the ground level. Moment to cherish... posted from Bloggeroid

On a Sunday late evening or early night... Relaxing alone like only a hardcore Taurean can... An idle time when memories, present day reality and suspenseful future present a tantalizing collage!!! posted from Bloggeroid

Incessant rain and flood in my part of the world. Death, destruction and doom... J&K is inundated, plunged into darkness. Villages washed off, roads washed away, people left stranded. On the other hand I am disgusted at the greedy human mind. People going after large wooden logs brought along by the ravaging flood, only to be washed away to their death. People travelling atop a bus en-route a marriage party, even while it is storming until the bus itself is washed away killing over fifty.. People quarreling over the ownership of logs deposited on river banks. People building house right at the centre of riverbed, claiming compensation after a flood and moving to government accommodation, selling it off after a few months for several lakhs, moving back to the riverbed only to repeat the same cycle.. Can you believe it?? I wouldn't have unless I saw it first hand... There are some brave hearts who risk everything to save others, even those who regard them as enemies. The...

The GDP improving, manufacturing sector showing signs of big turnaround, government getting streamlined and governance getting less cumbersome... Good signs for my nation. However, retail inflation continues to be a challenge. The Modi government has declared that FCI would be revamped, which could have a direct impact on retail inflation. Strengthening the PDS system and forcing the states to control hoarding should be of equal priority. Petrol prices have come down a little. Diesel subsidy is set to go off the account books within two months or so. However, the pricing methodology followed by the state run oil companies have not been revamped. The government must take a hard, close look at it at the earliest. Power generation, judicial and law reforms, defence development and procurement have all received due importance from the NDA government. Doing away with the Planning Commission is another far-reaching decision which could impact our lives for the better. The nagging ...

A very rousing and different August 15th is upon us. This time around, the mood is more delightful, hopeful and inspiring. In a world which is torn apart by idiots, whose Gods rely on number of believers to survive, we the Hindustanis know better. We are waking up.. Vande Mataram.. Loka Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu... posted from Bloggeroid

Settled down @ Jammu without any major mishaps. The additional thrill of exploring new people and places is exhilarating. You know I simply love that part. I do miss my Andhra friends and my dear child, Ravichandra. For the Kerala friends who wonder when I got married and had a child, here is the story. It so happened that when Ravi's (studying in tenth class at that time) parents migrated from Udayagiri, I asked them to let him stay with me rather than putting him up in a Government Hostel. He is the best student I have seen till date and is obedient with a great character. I didn't want him to be in a hostel with minimal facilities and be distracted from his studies. Having shared accomodation with many friends, and enemies, over the years, I expected a similar experience. However, I was wrong... This boy gave me the best gift anyone could ever give. Even though he was the topper in his class tests, I started feeling jittery every time a test came up. The punishing stud...

The results are out and it has surpassed all the expectations. The grand old party is decimated and lotus bloomed in full glory... The pessimists, opportunists and hardcore fear mongers are whining. While the nation is jubilant and hopeful. What Modiji has achieved is much more than an election victory. He has made people come out in record numbers to polling booths. Even more important is the fact that the youth of this nation has moved away from being apolitical and cynical about elections and democracy. For me, this is Modiji's biggest achievement. I am sure he will guide this great civilization to the heights that it deserves. Even after that, this transformation that he has caused in the minds of young Indians will be his greatest legacy. A legacy that will live on for generations to come and will keep the world's greatest democracy the strongest one too.. Ache din aa gaye... posted from Bloggeroid

Sweated through Andhra Slept through Maharashtra Crawled across Madhyapradesh Fried by burning Uttar Pradesh Tired at Haryana Sleepless across Delhi Pleasant and sunny Punjab Breezed through Himachal Pradesh Relief at Jammu.. This was my three day trip from Nellore to Poonch in a nutshell. I reached Poonch on 9th night. At the moment, glad to be here with temperatures hovering around 17 to 25 degrees. However, it will take a few days for me to settle down. Also, my luggage will be here within 10 days only. Thereafter I will hopefully be well and truly '@ home'... posted from Bloggeroid

To the farthest possible place. Today I leave Andhra and my destination is Poonch in Jammu&Kashmir. Andhra gave me the most precious of moments and a unique relationship to cherish for the r error of my life. Will post about it later... Now it is time to move on. Wonder what destiny has in store for me... Off to Jammu!!! posted from Bloggeroid

Impressed with the BJP's manifesto. I was expecting a balancing job, but the document is much more than that. It has many interesting outlines and promises. However, no mention on article 377 is disappointing. Hoping to see positive action on that front as well., Ab Ki baar Modi sarkaar... posted from Bloggeroid

Tomorrow, the first phase of Elections 2014 will be held. This election is crucial for the nation which has been tagged as 'developing country' for far too long. The nation is held back by rampant corruption, favoritism, mismanagement and inefficient system. It is time to enshrine 'India first' as the driving force for our country so as to propel ourselves into the greatness that we deserve.. Vote responsibly... posted from Bloggeroid

Power cuts are driving me crazy out here and the temperature is set to soar with every passing day. With general elections promising to provide lots of fireworks this summer should really be hottt!!