Back to Basics. . .

The decision to run away from home is taken after much deliberation among friends and other like minded souls. The act of running away is always seen as a disgusting one from the respected family of view. (Hardly there is any respected family these days most of them using "running away " act as a bargaining tool).

Once the elopement is over, the couples undertakes the primary task of "manufacturing". After that process is over, the duty lies before the couple is to bring up the "manufactured-output". So far,so good.

Invariably , (suppose the lady is from a so called " high -class -family") she will expect her parents. By seeking the help of her parents she suggests that elopement decision was not taken whole-heartedly but, under duress.

Irrelevant Blessings!

There was a time when couples used to prostrate before the elders to seek their blessings. In turn the elders would say to the lady in front of them 'dheerga sumangali bhava' literal meaning "May you live longer as a married woman" What so funny about it ? According to Hindu tradition a married woman should exhibit certain features like wearing a mangalsutra around her neck applying kum kum on the forehead and at the centre partition of the hair , wearing metti (a sort of an ornament) on the second toe of both legs and flowers decorating the back of her head .

These days it is very difficult to distinguish a married woman from an unmarried woman. Nowadays, neither the marriages are made in heaven nor marriage of convenience it is purely called marriage of connivance. Hence, it is irrelevant to be blessed to be an eternal sumangali.

There is a rider in that blessings one may call it a hidden agenda of the male dominated world. Another meaning to the blessing is let the wife predeceases her husband. In that case menfolk, would expect such blessings from the elders very often.

பூக்கள் இங்கே மயிர் எங்கே....

புலவர்கள் பூக்களை பெண்களுடன் ஒப்பிடுவார்கள். அது மட்டும் இல்லாமல் பெண்கள் பூக்களை சூடினால் லக்ஷ்மி கடாக்ஷம் என்றும் சொல்லுவார்கள். ஆனால் இப்பொழுது கதையே வேறு . அதுமட்டும் இல்லாமல் பெண்களுக்கு முடி தொல்லையை அதிகமாக இருப்பதால் பூ வைக்க " மயிறும்" இல்லை. அங்காடியில் பூக்கள் கொட்டிக்கிடக்கிறது ஆனால் பெண்களின் தலையில் மட்டும் மயிர் எங்கே?

They have a free run.....

They were your unsolicited companions on your train journey whether you like them or not. They just stalk you during your journey. No TTE can ask them or examine them in fact, at times, they are at the receiving end.

Yes ! you 've rightly figured out what I really mean. They are ubiquitously found they are none other than RODENTS.

Last week,I had been to Madras Central Station to see off my friend. As I was standing on the platform I found that our trains not just carry passengers and freights. There were bandicoots having a free run well inside the busiest Railway station. There were no checks on them they simply enjoying their life in the company of humans. Beneath the platform they just jump from one track to the another.

What was most surprising that they were not alone .Among themselves , there were comrades from other states. They were not accustomed to a particular food because considering the Indian Railway Network they eat all delicacies that come in their way.

jwaiiiin juck jwaiiiiin juck.....

Amused by the sound aren't you? This sound alone has the capability to take you to the top of your career! Yes! I am talking about musical instrument called JALRA. This is very important in performing a musical katchery . This instrument user cannot perform katchery on his own. But, he could provide a good side track.

Have you ever seen 25np in the recent past?

Even beggars reject it. Yet the reserve bank of India mint it. The higher administration knows the "real" purpose. Yes! come ammaavasai (new moon day) all shops and commercial establishments in this city has the habit of breaking pumpkins on the road. Before breaking the pumpkin, they are usually stuffed with25np, 10np, coins and then, they break it. The practice is meant to ward off the evil. The road is strewn with coins that's how this city manages "fiscal deficit".

Dangerous profession?

Teaching is a noble profession that is a general perception. These days teaching attracts mediocre talent. This is the last resort available to the job searchers. As a result, the quality is hit severely. Moreover, teachers do not command respect in the society as they used to be. For all wrong reasons teachers occupy the headlines of the newspapers.

The situation is so grim in the private schools where they not only ought to complete the assignment within the deadline . At the same time, they ought to be found in management's good books.

With corporal punishment being abolished it has become a tough task to rein in the rogue elements inside the classroom. In order to achieve cent percent result teachers are crushed and they should be prepared for grueling session day in and day out. As far as pay package is concerned, government sector pamper their teachers profusely. In the private sectors they are at the mercy or whimsical practices of the management.