STORY-BLIND LOVE

BLIND LOVE

My father was an army man and came home once in a year. My mother looked after the small arecanut plantation which brought quite some money. I had a play mate Celina, who was our neigbour.

When I was six, I was put in a primary school, a few minutes walk from home. Poor Celina had no father and her mother used to work in the fields. I used to teach her what I learned in the school.

 

Those were happy days. Alas! It did not last long Father who was posted in Kashmir, was killed and mother became a widow at the age of thirty five.

Her brother suggested that we come and stay in his house. So we sold our house hold and shifted to Cherpu, where I was enrolled in CNN High School

It was a total change in my life, as I did not know anyone in the new School. I noticed a gentle boy, very cute and bright in his studies. Though both boys and girls studied in the same class, they moved in different circles and I hd no way of talking to this boy named Sankaran. He seldom looked at me, though I was not bad in looks. Of course, I was not good in studies. Now I had to learn English also. My love for S was an incentive for me to work harder. I improved and teacher also noticed this change. Uncle was very happy.

A change took place . The girls section was separated in a new CNN Girls School and I felt sad because now I cannot have even a glimpse of S. I used to go to the boys section during lunch break and S used to smile at my sight. Rarely we would talk . I learned that S is a Brahmin boy ( I am Nair ) and hopes of marriage with him became very dim.

There was a picnic to Malampuzha Dam . During this tour we had opportunity to talk . After that, I wrote a simple letter and secretly gave it to S. He never replied.

 I went on writing longer letters, describing my childhood etc. He quietly accepted and smiled. As we went to different colleges, even this correspondence stopped .

In the college many boys came and got acquainted with me . I was not interested as I still adored S. I wondered where he is. I resisted my uncle’s efforts for marriage; I got a job as sales girl. After about seven years, I saw S passing by our shop and I called him. He was very pleased to see me.

I asked:”Are you married?”

“What about you? I am still a bachelor.”

“I was under pressure to marry. Somehow I cannot accept another man. I loved you with all my heart.”

“I am sorry to say I am now unfit to marry. I am taking medicines for mental illness.” The shop keeper was watching. “Meet me after the shop is closed. I want to know more.”

In the evening we met in the Town garden. I heard his story :” I am sure you will be alright after we marry. I will talk to me uncle. We will not say anything about your illness. I will speak to the shop owner. You can work as delivery boy. You will sit in the van and hand over the things to customers. Are you ready?”

He thought for some time and agreed. So it was a new beginning for both of us.

In a few months, we were married.

Now we have a cute girl!

BMS ANGRY WITH MODI

BMS IS ANGRY WITH MODI
Bharatheeya Mazdoor Sangh is the workers’ organisation under the patronage of the RSS. They have described Modi as the lackey of big business. There cannot be any doubt that Modi is serving the Industrialists, ignoring the due rights of workers.

NURSES TRAPPED IN YEMEN

YEMEN MALAYALEE NURSRES ARE TRAPPED IN THE HOSPITAL
Normally this small country called Yemen, is not in the news.
But now it is reported that hundreds of nurses working there, are huddled together there, following attack by IS terrorists. India is trying to send a ship. Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister, has contacted that Government to send the nurses to India.
The whole Arab world has declared war on IS

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-dentist

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-dentist
I had been to Amala Hospital to sell books. As soon as I pressed the buzzer, a young fair lady opened the door. I showed her the book. She was very happy and asked me to come in. She treated me as an old friend and invited me :” Uncle, please come in. Would you have tea or cool rinks?”
I said cool drinks and she brought dilute curd. I enjoyed it and took two tumblerful.
Of course, she bought two books-Malayalam and English short stories. She told me she is a dentist

IRNSS SATELLITE

IRNSS SATELLITE
India is joining the few nations of the world like the USA ,Russia and China by sending the new satellite which is a GPS INSTRUMENT, CAPABLE OF LOCATION ANY OBJECT, WITHIN 1500 kilometres of our border. A sinking ship , troop movement etc. Can be observed by this satellite.
This is a great , laudable achievement of ISRO

AAP IS SPLITTING?

AAP IS SPLITTING
It is a big blow to the dreams of liberal Indians : the AAP is breaking up.
Kejriwal is even thinking of forming his own Party , with the help of elected MLAs. Shanty Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav held a press conference to explain their differences with Kejriwal. This was followed by another one by supporters of Kejriwal.
Is it all the handiwork of enemies of AAP?

HOME (28-3-2015)

HOME (28-3-2015)
My daughter Leena is coming to take her mother, who is recovering from chicken pox , to Delhi for some period of rest.
During the last few months, she is under pressure , to looking after the two kids. She deserves some rest.
Psychologically, I am bound to my home here. My presence is needed here to oversee the kids.

GERMAN PLANE WAS DELIBERATELY CRASHED

SHOCKING-GERMAN PLANE WAS CRASHED INTO THE ALPS,  DELIBERATELY

From the black box, it is clear that the copilot locked the cock pit blocking the entry of the pilot and crashed the plane on French Alps.

He was only 28 years old. There is no reason to believe that he is a terrorist, according to German sources.

It is said that an alarm was sounded about approaching land mass.

The whole thing seems a mystery.

PAKISTAN NATIONAL DAY

PAKIATAN’S NATIONAL DAY

Pakistan celebrated its National Day in its Delhi High Commission office. It is lie a birthday party of the Nation and those invited may or may not attend it. So there is no significance to it.

But this time, two factors made the function rather controversial. One is the presence of Huriath leaders and  terrorists wanted in many cases. Another factor is the continuous shelling on Indian forces in Kashmir.  Retired General V.K.Singh left the venue after ten minutes. He looked uncomfortable; why did he attend it, in the first instance?

During discussion in India Today channel, the BJP man found it very difficult to justify the Party’s stand that the function is purely a social affair.  All people of PDP and Huriath were seen flocked together and photographed. If BJP continues alliance with PDP, Modi will have TO PAY FOR IT.

 

HARTAL

HARTAL (25-3-2015)

A group of BJP workers from  Irinjalakuda , came to Trichur and killed a worker of JD(U) yesterday. So today a hartal was observed.

School examinations are going on . As autos are not running, parents must have sent the students in hired cars or in their own vehicles. It is criminal to call for hartals. I wonder why the Courts are not calling for ban on hartals.

POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE DOCK

POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE DOCK

Nizam case is exploding. This billionaire is a serial killer who enjoy hitting innocent people on the road . His latest victim is one Chandrasekhar, who was brought to the Hospital alive, but his DYING DECLARATION RARTION WAS NOT TAKEN.

Now it has come to light that the entire Police Department from Inspector General to the constable, is involved in scuttling the case . Vigilance is investigating this shameful and shocking collusion between the Police and criminal.  The indomitable P.C. George, of the Kerala Congress ,has given details of the conversations (audio CD) to the Vigilance Officer.

Let us hope that SATYAMEVA JAYATE.

PALAKAD CIVIL OFFICE (21-3-2015)

PALAKAD CIVIL OFFICE (21-3-2015)
SOME SURPRISES
I had some work in the SBI office, Palakad , as my pension account is there. I applied for transferring it, to the branch at Vallachira. I was surprised to see that the office is shifted to the opposite side of the road. I gave the application to the Manager and he assured that it will be done. Now My life certificate can be signed at the office at Vallachira. No need to send it to Palakad branch.
I had carried with me, a number of my new book of Malayalam short stories, costing Rs.25. These were sold like biscuits, in the Civil Office. Then the old English books too were sold out.
When I came to KSRTC bus stand, there was another surprise-the old office hs been demolished and the new office , if any, is yet to come up. On the way to Trichur, a number of flyovers are under construction. The widening of NH47 is going on at snails’ speed. This is no surprise !

DOG BITE

DOG BITE

Dogs are causing a nuisance to the people of Keralam . Action must be taken at the village level, to catch them ad kill them. They may be given to the zoos .

The injection is becoming costly

STORY-WIVES

WIVES

We are four wives of four brothers, all living under the same roof. But our background has considerable variation , because our maiden life was spent in different corners of India. The Punjabi wife cannot speak Malayalam, because it was a love marriage. Somehow, I the senior most wife, liked her because we are educated and speak English. Her name is Kaur and she is still childless.

Among brothers is a fifth named Anuj , very cute and still unmarried . He was ten only when I was married and I fondled him like a son. For anything, he will come to me, not the father, who is a farmer, never went to school.

The family members attended all functions like Onam, Vishu, Thiruvathira etc, except Delhiwali Kaur, who came only for Onam which she liked very much, She loved this place but grumbled about the old house; she wanted it to be reconstructed, with individual bed rooms. She said she wanted to sleep with her husband every day. Maji did not like terrace buildings, it was she who held the veto in all matters.

One day father-in-law had a heart attack and all came home except Kaur; of course, her husband flew immediately and remained here only till all examinations were conducted and the Doctors were satisfactory about his health. However, they told that a second attack could be fatal.

During this period Anuj brought a black girl whom he described as his friend. To me, he confessed that they loved each other. He was waiting to get a stable job. As is his habit, he lay on my lap and pleaded for help.

”Anu, she is a scheduled caste girl. Will Maji agree?” “They have reservation in employment. She is BA and has appeared in staff selection exam. She is sure to get selected.” “I will speak when the time comes,” I replied.

Now, Delhiwala Doctor too insisted on reconstruction of the house and prepared a plan and sent to us. I wanted to have an open court yard at the centre. It was agreed. He had sent advance money to start the work. A local contractor was chosen to do the work. All were excited and there was a festive atmosphere . During this period, Anu’s friend got a job in the Collectorate . I chose a proper moment to broach the subject:”Maji, times are changing. Now we have to consider the likes and dislikes of children . Anu likes the black girl. She is employed. If we refuse , they can get the marriage registered. Sini is an intelligent girl .”

“Are you happy?” “Maji, you know Anu is my favourite . I cannot refuse him.” So it was decided. Anu became so excited that he kissed me ! The marriage was to coincide with the house warming ceremony.

Sini came every day. She would spend time with me. I found her sensible and began to like her. Her eyes are wonderful and magnetic. Anu secretly carried her photo in his purse. Now he is only twenty five.

Invitations for the two functions (marriage and house warming) were sent in advance, to enable people to arrange reservation in trains.

Finally the day arrived . I bought a necklace to be presented to Sini (Vilasini is the full name)

Muhurt was in the night . I ushered the girl to Anu’s bed room. I embraced them both and wished them all the best.

The next day, father-in-law breathed his last

 

JAITAPUR NUCLEAR PROJECT

PROTESTA OVER JAITAPUR NECLEAR POWER PROJECT

Shiva Sena is spearheading the mass protests against the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project.

The project is located in mango cultivation fields and near the sea; Both human beings and fish will be affected by radiation. As Sena is supporting the Government, this is a warning which cannot be ignored.

COMRADE EMS

PUNYATHITHI  OF COMRADE  EMS

I went to Desabhimani office, to sell books. After reaching there, I was told that the office staff is in the auditorium, as they are attending a meeting to pay homage to the leader who led the first Communist Ministry in world history, that came into being, as a result of democratic elections. I had committed this blunder, several years earlier too. So I went back and boarded a bus going to the town. I got down at Patturakial junction and went inside a commercial building, to try my luck there.

I was successful in selling several copies and then saw a board ‘Engineering Services ‘. I wondered what it is and came inside. A very beautiful lady welcomed me. She saw the book and asked personal questions about my house, children etc. Then it transpired that her maiden home is located very near to my house at Chathakudam. We became friends . I invited her to call on us, whenever she came to pray at Sastha temple there. Her face got imprinted in my mind.

COMRADE EMS

PUNYATHITHI  OF COMRADE  EMS

I went to Desabhimani office, to sell books. After reaching there, I was told that the office staff is in the auditorium, as they are attending a meeting to pay homage to the leader who led the first Communist Ministry in world history, that came into being, as a result of democratic elections. I had committed this blunder, several years earlier too. So I went back and boarded a bus going to the town. I got down at Patturakial junction and went inside a commercial building, to try my luck there.

I was successful in selling several copies and then saw a board ‘Engineering Services ‘. I wondered what it is and came inside. A very beautiful lady welcomed me. She saw the book and asked personal questions about my house, children etc. Then it transpired that her maiden home is located very near to my house at Chathakudam. We became friends . I invited her to call on us, whenever she came to pray at Sastha temple there. Her face got imprinted in my mind.

KEY WORDS (TAGGING)

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Editors may kindly take note.

LADOO DISTRIBUTION IN ASSEMBLY

LADOO DISTRIBUTION IN ASSEMBLY

The ruling Party in Kerala Stae, distributed ladoos in the assembly hall, on the day the fist fights took place. Now the Party has belatedly apologized for this indiscretion, as the death of former Speaker is still fresh in memory.

CPM has decided to contest the vacant seat, while the ruling UDF is still ridden with faction fighting . It will be a referendum on Ooman Chandy Government . People have a chance to show their opinion about the UDF, steeped in corruption

CROREPATY-2

CROREPATY-2 A MAN WHO NEVER TOOK LEAVE

I do not remember his name.

His characteristic that impressed me, is that he never abstained from work, even on Sundays. Another thing is that he is extremely poor, his mother worked as ordinary maid, to educate him. They have a small plot of land enough to sustain his brother’s family. He is unmarried and likes to stay separately, with his father and mother. Yesterday he earned 3,60,000 and has two help lines intact.

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-an endearig gesture

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-an endearing gesture

I went from door to door, selling books.

I knocked at the dor and a lady appeared. When I showed her my book, she got irritated and said:”I have no time” and went inside.

I had hardly come out of the gate, when her daughter came running and took the book from me. She gave me Rs. Ten extra:”Uncle, I gave this as a token of my affection for you.” I blessed her mentally. I said:”Please give me a ring and tell me frankly your opinion about my stories.”

IAS OFICER FOUND DEAD

IAS OFFICER FOUND DEAD

D.K.RAVI was found  dead in his flat  in Bangalore . He was only 36 and is survived by his wife and child. The Police Commissioner, who visited the room, came to the conclusion that it was a case of suicide, even before the post mortem report came. There was no suicide note.

During a discussion about it, in the India Today Channel,  it came to light, that Ravi was about to make public , the collusion between builders of Bangalore and their political patrons . It is said that Ravi had come across encroachment of a lake bed, in the construction of a golf course and so he was shifted from that area. He had worked in the Kolar gold mines and there too, he came into tussle with builders. In short, wherever he worked, he exposed corruption and that is why he has BEEN ELIMINTAED.

The law to protect whistle blowers , is still languishing in Parliament. No one is in a hurry to pass it. Arnab Goswamy has promised to keep track of this case and come with more facts.

QUARTER CROREPATHY

QUARTER CROREPATHY

Her name is Dhanya, living in Calicut, aged thirty and unmarried. She saw Vaikam Muhammad Bashir’s widow , and sought her blessings before coming to Trivandrum , to participate in ‘Ningalkumakam kodeesharan’

Her extreme poverty and sheer grit drew our attention. Her father was a fisherman. Her idea is to make a booth for him to sell lottery tickets. Of course they wanted a house also.

She thought intelligently ,and took risks too, and managed to reach Rs.25,00,000 One question was about a war which took place in the seventeenth century, between Bamini and Vijayanagar empires. She chose the correct answer Thalikotta, arguing that it is a kota or fort and other places are just cities. She was right . I prayed that she must not do any more guess work. Suresh Gopi was also very emotional and embraced her, when she walked off triumphantly.

(NIR)ADHAR

(NIR)ADHAR

Adhar is the primary identification number of every Indian, similar to the National Security Number of the United States.

Even for opening a bank account, it was necessary to show the Adhar card. Crores of rupees were spent. People waited patiently for hours, to get their eyes and finger prints photographed. But the work remains incomplete. There were reports that Adhar cards were thrown in the road, as postmen did not have time to reach houses.

In the North East, the migrants managed to get Adhar cards. It was shown in TV channels that false cards can be made by computer experts. It may be because of these considerations that the Supreme Court has now ruled that Adhar cards are not necessary in any Government departments or banks etc.

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-road block

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-road block

I had gone to Ernakulam by rail. On return, I boarded a KSRTC Superfast bus , bound for Trichur.

At Chalakudy, the conductor told us that agitators have blocked the High Way at Eravakad and the bus will go nonstop to Trichur. I was not bothered; on the other hand, I enjoyed the run along unknown ways.

Suddenly, I found we have reached Urakam and requested the driver to stop the bus. He obliged and I got the bus for Chathakudam.

WIFE BACK IN THE KITCHEN

WIFE BACK IN THE KITCHEN

The good news is that my wife is back in control of the kitchen.

The anarchy and dirt have been removed. One dhal and one dry dish are assured. The chicken pox is confirmed but the pustules are few and mostly in the head. The children and their mother are safe in her home. The wife has recovered sufficiently. I gave her plenty of milk and oranges. She takes sufficient quantity of rice water (kanji). Rest in bed for five days has improved her spirits.

Thank God

KERALA STATE IS WITHOUT BUDGET

KERALA STATE  IS WITHOUT A BUDGET

Passing the budget is the most important function of the legislature, because, without passing it, Government cannot authorize withdrawal from the treasury. In Kerala, the budget was not presented or debated.

The Governor has called the Chief Minister to discuss the matter. He will send a report to the Central Government. If the governance cannot be carried on, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, President may dismiss the Government of Ooman Chandi

HIDUTWA THANDAV IN HARYANA

HINDUTWA THANDAV IN HARYANA

Very disturbing news is coming from BJP ruled Haryana State.

Mob has attacked Churches and replaced the cross, with the idol of Hanuman.

The Government has decide to include Gita in school syllabus. Now it is officially stated that the building of  Ram temple in Ayodhya is to be taken up.

Taken together, it is a clarion call for spreading Hindutwa and destroy Christianity and Islam.

Modi is saying something and doing the opposite

A PRINTING MISTAKE IN Government gazette.

A PRINTING MISTAKE IN Government gazette.

A Goa Government gazette notification shows September 17 , 2015 as Gandhi Jayanthy.

So far, nobody has come forward to own responsibility.

Incredible Goa; this year, October 2 will not be a dry day in Goa.

SEVENTY ONE YEAR OLD NUN GANGRAPED

SEVENTY ONE YEAR OLD NUN GANGRAPED

Rape is  nothing new; every day some female is raped.

But the rape by seven men, of an old nun, inside the convent, in the presence of other nuns, is soothing not to be dismissed lightly. The poor victim is still fighting for her life in the Hospital ICU.

What is the motive? Is it ant-Christian rage? Who is behind it? All these questions have to be answered. Only a CBI enquiry will reveal the answers.

It may be a coincidence, that a powerful blast has killed several people in a Church in Lahore. Anti- Christian sentiments are being whipped up in all regions in the world. Even a Saint like Mother Teresa is not spared.

MY SON IN CHARGE OF THE KITCHEN

MY SON IN CHARGE OF THE KITCHEN

In the morning, I was about to make tea, but there was no milk in the fridge. I searched in the whole kitchen, no use. Yesterday’s milk has become curd. Then I remembered that I had told him to see that curd is to be made. Without leaving any balance, the whole milk was converted  into curd.

For everything, he has to be helped. How much dhal is to be taken? The quantity of rice ? See if the vegetable is cooked?

He forgot to place the vent weight on the cooker and the whole water in the vessel evaporated, burning the bottom .

He never cleaned the kitchen slab. But one thing I should record: the dishes are tasty.

This will continue till his wife returns.

I think this is a fit case for beginning a story about a country teenage girl, who never worked in the modern kitchen, but was married off by parents.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF KUMBH

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF KUMBH

On 14^th, Kumbh month ends and Meena mas begins to morrow. It is the month of pooram festivals . On 27^th is pooram of Chathakudath Sasthavu. There will be panchari melam and fire works; seven elephants will take part in the parade. Then pooram at Perumanam, Arattupuzha etc. and finally Trichur pooram . Exciting month is ahead.

STORY-PARTNER

PARTNER

My in-laws have a complaint that I have no income of my own. I am conscious of it. My brother- in-law is also unemployed,  but he is single. We both decided to open a marriage bureau, at Guruvayoor, the temple town, where we can expect thousands of parents, eager to find partners for their daughters and sons.

My brother-in-law Sajan is an astrologer and expert in making computer horoscopes. After opening the office room, equipped with computer, internet etc,  we waited. The morning hours did not bring any visitors.  My partner was busy, collecting data of candidates from the net. By three PM, a father came. He had a worried look. I patiently heard him, collected all data about the girl and took her horoscope and photo.

He said:”It is ten years, since I began fretting for my daughter. Please help me. How much advance should I give?”

“We are doing a service. I am married . We both have property; this is a service, no advance please,” I said. But he thrust a five hundred note in my pocket and left. Sajan studied the horoscope and found out the villainous planet in the horoscope and shifted it to the safe house. Then matching cases were searched and found. In one week we called the father and gave him a dozen cases. During rthis period a number of people registered their cases and our income went up.

The father came and told us that his daughter’s marriage has been fixed. He invited us for the function and gave me ten thousand as gift, as he said it.

In the marriage, he told all people about our ability in fixing marriages. Our popularity graph went up.

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-doll

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-doll

It was long ago, when Sudha was only three years old.

I saw the fan in my room whirling high and put it off. Sudha came and scolded me:”Papa, did you not see my baby sleeping? It will wake up ; please switch it on.”

THE IDIOT BOX

THE IDIOT BOX

It has become a habit to see the TV , just to pass the time.

News is recurring every hour, so I changed to movies. Asia net plus is recycling a few films again and again. How many times can one see the same film? So I change to Kiran ; it is somewhat better. But, so called comedy is unbearable. Rarely Amritha is better. Today that too proved boring.

English channels like India Today gives eye opening news  and it is my favourite. Today AAP is the theme. Nothing new here also.

So I vent my frustration by boring you.

FIGHT INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY

FIGHT  INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY

It was sickening to watch the scenes inside the Assembly hall in the Capital.

Members prevented the Speaker from entering the area. The ruling Party members replied in the same coin and what followed was seen by the whole world. Every moment was recorded in the video

It has never happened before. Several injure members were taken to Hospital.

Today a bandh has been called by the CPM

THE EYES

THE EYES
Human eyes have a unique quality. It can express emotions like joy, fear, sadness, anger etc. A girl can say:”I love you” by simply looking in the face of her lover.
Animals are afraid of our eyes; they always attack from behind. It is said that in the Sunderbans in Bengal, women going to collect woods , wear a mask with prominent eyes facing the back side. It is to scare the tigers.
The variety in the shape and colour of eyes is surprising. Chinese have eyes just like two slits. The actress Parvathy has the largest eyes . (the biggest animal, the elephant, has the smallest eyes)
Long eye lashes add to the charm . It is only a protection from rain water. Eye brows too have the same purpose.
The eye is a camera. The apple of the eye is the lens and retina is the plate where the image is recorded. This is transmitted to the brain by nerve cells.
Some people cannot see colours; they see all things either as black or as white. Others have night-blindness. They cannot see in twilight. Carrots are good for the eyes; it is rich in Vitamin A.
The loss of eye is the greatest tragedy; fortunately, eyes can be replaced, even with dead man’s eyes, if removed in time and preserved. Netradan is the noblest of gifts, one can give, after death.
There must be a law to remove eyes from accident victims. Hundreds of people die every day on our roads.

AAP SUFFERS ABORTION

AAP SUFFERS ABORTION

It is sad that the Party that won all but thtee seats in the Delhi assembly elections, is in complete disarray.

Kejriwal has proved a failure. If properly led, the Party could have replaced the Indian National Congress, as the only party with all India representation. Majority of Indians are neither leftist nor rightist; they prefer the middle path. They like clean administration.

Will the AAP revive?

AAP SUFFERS ABORTION

AAP SUFFERS ABORTION

It is sad that the Party that won all but thtee seats in the Delhi assembly elections, is in complete disarray.

Kejriwal has proved a failure. If properly led, the Party could have replaced the Indian National Congress, as the only party with all India representation. Majority of Indians are neither leftist nor rightist; they prefer the middle path. They like clean administration.

Will the AAP revive?

KASMIRIYATH-DOUBLE FLAG

KASMIRIYATH-DOUBLE  FLAG

Government functionaries, occupying high positions like the Judges have to fix the national tricolor flag on the engine of their State cars.

Now the new Kashmir Government has issued orders that they should fix one more flag: the flag of Kashmir. In other words, they are asserting their identity. No other State government has such a flag.

DIARY-I3-3-2015

DIARY-I3-3-2015

I had some work in the bank. My wife had fever and my son took her to the Hospital. I was given extra key and returned home by about one at noon. My family had not come back and I fried an egg and mixed it with upuma and filled my belly.

After an hour they came and I was told that my wife is suffering from chicken pox. This is strange because both of us had one attack of this virus. Normally, we developed immunity and a second attack is unknown.

As Vaikha’s examination is over, they all went to their mother house. Now we and our son are here. I do not know how many days will pss like this.

Without children, life is a bore.

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, WITHOUT WIRES

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION, WITHOUT WIRES

In a laboratory experiment of great consequences to mankind, scientists were able to send electrons, the basic particles of electricity, to a few metres distance. As electron showers are continuously coming from the Sun, we may be able to produce electricity in outer space.

We may be able to produce electricity, without dams and deadly Atomic Reactors.

KASHMIR DILEMMA

KASHMIR DILEMMA

There was heated debate in Parliament, over the release of terrorist by the Mufthi Government.

Rajnath Sigh was put to much difficulty, in explaining the Government stand. Congressmen grilled him and demanded re-arrest of the man released. Even the RSS could not succeed in  persuading the BJP TO BREAK THE COALITION. What is the political consideration, in continuing in the Mufthi Government?

BALAKRISHNAN SUPPORTS BALAKRISHNAN

BALAKRISHNAN SUPPORTS BALAKRISHNAN

A lady was proposed by Balakrisna Pilla of the Kerala Congress, to be the Speaker of the Kerala assembly. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan of the CPM supported it. But Sakthan off the Congress Party got elected, with convincing majority. This shows the inherent strength of the UDF in the Satate.

Now the CPM is trying to block the presentation of the budget today. This is undemocratic and farcical. Disruption of the Assembly cannot be justified in any circumstances.  Deliberate obstruction must cause automatic disqualification of the members. There must be a law for this purpose.

BRAVO KATJU

BRAVO KATJU
Supreme court justice Markandey Katju has written a book , establishing the truth that M.K.Gandhi is a British agent . He has challenged the Government to prove him wrong.
In this blog, I had written “All icons have feet of clay”, some time back. Recently, I wrote a booklet, establishing Gandhi’s role in pouring cold water on the violent freedom movement under Bhagat Singh. He did not believe in ahimsa. In Bover war, he has killed Dutch peasants, fighting for freedom. I wrote that Godse was right, but should have killed him, not by the bullet, but by the pen.
I am happy that an eminent personality like Katju has done the job

KRISHNATHULASI

KRISHNATHULASI

In front of the medical shop, I saw an advertisement of krishnathulasi extract, made at Kollam. It is recommended for cough and related ailments. I bought on bottle costing Rs. 45, as almost all in the family are affected by severe cough. But here they refuse to use it.

Almost all leaves are nutritious. Cows live by eating grass. It is customary to add thulasi to the water given in temples as thirth. The black variety is krishnathulasi. It may have more value as a medicine.

“Tulsi Benefits
Tulsi plant has a lot of significance for mankind, due to the manifold medicinal benefits it provides. Tulsi leaves are widely used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines. It is known to promote the longevity of life. The extracts obtained from the plant are extensively brought to use for curing various diseases such as the common cold, inflammation, malaria, heart disease, headaches etc”.(from the net)

MANMOHAN SINGH EATS DUST

MANMOHAN SINGH EATS DUST
I am glad that CBI has summoned former Prime Minister to appear before them, in connection with the allocation of coal fields. I hate him because he was responsible for entering into an agreement with George Bush, for importing equipment for Nuclear Power Projects, without the US accepting any responsibility for damages that may occur. The US has a huge quantity of such equipments , to dump on third world countries. He was prepared to resign, if the treaty was not signed, because he is a slave of the United States.
This is the beginning only. He is a culprit in 2G allocations and several other misdeeds.

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-wad of notes

SNAPS FROM MY LIFE-wad of notes

While in the Konkan Railway, our motto was to pass the contractors’ bills the same day , as and when received . My reputation as incorruptible, was high and no one tried to approach me with bribe money.

So I was shocked, when a fellow showed  me a wad of hundred rupee notes, at the lobby .“What is this?” I asked angrily. “Sir , you passed my bill so quickly. Please accept it.”

“You seem to be new. I never accept money; passing the bill is my duty. Do not repeat it. “

A TIP FOR HOUSE WIFE

A TIP FOR HOUSE WIFE

We are in the habit of buying plenty of milk. After use, the milk is kept in the fridge . In the morning, a thick layer (malai in Hindi)is formed at the surface. This is rich in ghee. My wife will remove it and keep it again in the fridge. Once in a week, the accumulated mass is broken with the mixy and warmed slowly, over a low flame. Plenty of ghee is thus obtained.

In the North, lassi is a popular drink ,especially in summer. It is curd broken by mixi . Plenty of malai is added. It is said that bloating paper is placed on the surface of the liquid and it absorbs water and get dissolved.  I tell them, not to put malai in my lassi.

STORY-NATHAN

NATHAN

I saw an advertisement for a home nurse and contacted the number given in the paper. I had no proper education nor any skill like tailoring , to earn a living . My father is a pensioner and my brother a College student. He is good in his studies and I liked to send him for further studies. I could easily locate the house. It is a big house in a posh locality in the town and I dismissed the auto driver, after making the payment. I pressed the buzzer.

An elderly woman, looking like a maid, opened the door:”What do you want, Madam?” she asked. “I have come in response to the ad, for a home nurse.” She went inside and a gentleman came out. He is very dark in colour, but strong built , with lively eyes. The age may be around thirty.

“Sit down; it is for my mother who is paralytic . She needs constant attention, including help in taking bath. You look very beautiful and young. Can you do such dirty work?” He took me inside and showed me the room where a very old lady was resting in an arm chair:”Come Bety, sit in the chair near me. “ The address, bety (daughter) touched my hearty.  The man told me he is in a hurry . “Can you join immediately? Then I shall come with you and we can bring your dress etc. How mush salary do you expect?”  “Anything you please, “ I said . He offered five thousand and I agreed. Immediately we went in his car and brought my dress. I was greatly relieved and prepared to stay there.

Every day, the lady told me to read out to her, Hindu Puranas like Shiva purana, Vishnu purana etc. It was new to me and I enjoyed the stories. Sometimes I would ask questions and she would gladly explain. A strong bond developed between us. Her right side was not affected. She could sign cheques. Often she would give me money:”This is not part of your salary. You are helping the studies of your brother. You may fill any amount in the cheque.” When I protested, she said:” Do not say no; I am like your mother.” I touched her feet.

Sir (I like to remember him as Nathan) was medical rep. and often stayed away for days together. I did all purchases etc. I was busy.

Often the Lady’s nephew came to see her. We were of the same age. We liked each other. He is like a boy: fair, tall and curly haired. His name is Prashanth. He came in his car and often we went to see films. Maji encouraged us. 

After a few months, Nathan married. It was a big affair. All his customers had to be invited. It is necessary for the business, he maintained. His wife is like a film star, dressed in modern cloths and heavily made up. Maji did not like her. She rarely came into her room. She had only contempt for me (Home nurse), but Nathan became even closer to me. I felt jealous of his wife. Any young men came to see her and they spent hours in her bed room; I detested it. One day Nathan received anonymous letter about his wife. He showed it to me. I kept mum, but, from my expression, he inferred my mind. He gave notice of divorce; he told me they had not given dowry, as promised.  When Maji knew of it , she told me:”I knew from the beginning that she is a cheap woman. But my son did not listen to me.”

I was not confident that Nathan could love me. So I hesitated. It was Prashanth, my friend, that brought the idea  to the notice of Maji :”Why, this is the best option for my son. “

Next time, Nathan came home, she called him and told him about our marriage. Nathan looked at me and said:”Honey, could you marry me?”

“I consider you as my Nathan. The English word husband does not convey the true meaning of our Hindu concept of a husband.” I fell prostrate at his  feet and kissed them…

SOLAR STREET LIGHTING

SOLAR STREET LIGHTING

Solar lamps are easily available. These can be used for street lighting. In many remote villages these are used for this purpose.

I fail to understand why Kerala State Electricity Board is not doing this experiment. Calculate the money that can be saved this way.

Municipalities and villages can also take the initiative.

ONE RUPEE NOTE

ONE RUPEE NOTE

Old one rupee note is coming back. Will it be plastic notes?

My daughter had brought some plastic notes from  Singapore. That was the first time I saw these washable currency notes.. I thought it was play notes for children !

We may expect two rupee notes as well. 

A CATCH 22 SITUATION FOR BJP IN KASHMIR

A CATCH 22 SITUATION FOR BJP IN KASHMIR

The decision of the Mufthi Government to release criminals has brought the BJP into a difficult choisce.

If they withdraw support, the Mufthi Government will survive, with the help of other anti-India groups. This means that the boundary between India and Pakistan will blur and the security of the country will be threatened.

If the Central Government is helpless, Modi’s popularity will nose dive.

A typical Catch 22 situation.

MODI HAD TO CUT A SORRY FIGURE

MODI HAD TO CUT A SORRY FIGURE

In the Parliament, Prime Minister Modi had to face angry members of the opposition, who demanded action against the Kashmir Government, for releasing a criminal, involved in several murders. This is a grave situation in a region bordering Pakistan. Why does the BJP hesitate?-the Members asked. Withdraw support to PDP, they demanded.

Modi looked highly embarrassed. To divert attention, he informed the Government’s intention to ban cow slaughter in the whole of  India.

Very funny !

WELCOME RAINS

WELCOME RAINS

During the last four days, we are receiving showers in the evening or in the night. There is thunder and lightning, reminding us about the retreating monsoon. The direction is also from the East. Monsoon is far away.

This is good for coconut trees etc.

KASHMIR, THE WITCH’S RIDE

KASHMIR, THE WITCH’S RIDE

Greed for power made Modi show his neck and the PDP leader Mufthi gladly rode on his neck , like a witch .

First she included a terrorist in her Cabinet. Now  a man involved in more than a hundred murder cases has been released from jail. As the charges were not proved, he was held under preventive detention.

RSS had objected to the formation of a coalition government with the PDP, but Modi overruled it.

WITCH CRAFT

Single old women living alone, were believed to be involved in witch craft and lynched in feudal England. The witch will ride on the neck of people and kill them, according to their superstition. This has been vividly narrated in Gogol’s story. A man sitting alone in the cemetery sees the lid of the coffin opening. Drops of blood come out of the dead woman’s eyes. She then gets up and comes near the man. Helplessly, he extends his neck, for the witch to ride. I was reading it in the night and shivered with fear !

STORY-THAMPAN

“Are you still unsettled?” Shanku asked me. We were sipping tea, in a restaurant. He is my friend, there are no secrets between us. I just smiled. ?”How old are you?” he asked. “Past thirty five.”

Shanku thought for some time. “Would you like to have alliance with Samoothiri Kovilakam? I know one Thampuratti. She is professor in Calicut University,  Doctor in philosophy. Age thirty, still unmarried.”

A slim, fair lady appeared in my imagination. I okayed and he fixed up an interview in the University canteen. I was mistaken. She is darkish  and small, with no trace of gold, except for a thin chain and ear links; even her bangles were made of glass. She stretched her hands and said:”Glad to meet you.” I shook hands and introduced myself:”I am Ramanunni Thampan, belong to Cochin royal family. “

“What are you doing?” “Nothing. First I worked in AG’s office, then Joined Saudi airlines and when fed up, resigned and returned to God’s own country. I have written articles about politics, but all were rejected by the editors. Idling is also an art.” I smiled blandly.

The interview ended inconclusive . We parted, after exchanging mobile numbers.

I wrote several autobiographical letters to her .Renuka did not give any reply. One day she came to my room . She told many things about herself. One reason for her remaining single, is a fear that things may go wrong after marriage. She had seen it happen among her colleagues. “From your letters, I now understand you better. You have a sensitive heart. Shall we take the plunge? I have never experienced love. Now I feel the urge to be with you . Is it love?” I sensed that she needs caressing. When I came close to her and held her in my arms, she responded positively.

We were married quietly, by registration. Her brother and my Shanku were the witnesses. I surrendered my room and shifted to her house.

Time ran smoothly and as expected, we had a son.  When he was six, tragedy struck. Our car was hit by a lorry coming from the opposite side. Renuka was driving . Her head hit the steering and she received several injuries, which were not serious. But both eyes were damaged and she became blind. I tried my best to console her. She took it all bravely. We consulted several experts. They opined that eyes can be replaced, if someone gave it. I agreed to give one eye. Renuka resisted the idea but I insisted. So it was done.

Now we both wear dark glasses and people cannot know that we are one eyed.

KARTHIKEYAN, SPEAKER OF KERALA STATE ASSEMBLY IS DEAD

KARTHIKEYAN, SPEAKER OF KERALA STATE  ASSEMBLY IS DEAD

All people agree that Karthikeyan was a thorough gentleman, something rare among politicians. My hearty condolences to the bereaved family .

He belonged to the Indira Gandhi faction of the State Congress, as opposed to the faction led by Ooman Chandi. Now a new person has to be elected. The faction ridden Party faces problems.  The irrepressible George is already opposed to the Chief Minister. The problem of numbers too will arise, threatening the narrow majority of the ruling coalition. If K.M.Mani is also disqualified, the survival of the Government will be thread bare !

HUMAN BODY AND ITS FUNCTIONING-7

THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

All over our body are a number of muscles. As children we used to show off our strength, by bending the elbow, when the muscle gets shortened in length and bulges out.  Even when we stand up, a number of muscles are at work. That is why we get tired, after some time. When we walk, the muscles of the legs are very active.

Each muscle is attached to a bone. By contracting and then enlarging, the bones are made to move.  Tendons are the threads that bind the muscle to the bone.  Sawing wood by the old method, by using the big saw, creates musclemen, whose body may not have any fat layer. In my childhood, I have seen such giants , who are the envy of any woman! They eat one kilo of rice at a time. Boxers are the modern type.

Muscles of the intestine work to push the food forward. Eye lids open and close, by muscular action. Of course, the heart has strong muscles, which work  throught our life

BONES

Remove the muscles and then we see the skeleton, which is a collection of a number of individual pieces. Some are long and some very short as in the vertebral column. The latter is hollow in the centre. A thick cable of nerves pass through thus tunnel, called the medulla oblongata. Cut it and death is quick. That is why we hang the culprits or the lovers end their lives, by wringing ht neck. Every day, millions of fowl are killed this way. The bones are hollow and supplied by blood vessels. The pith inside produce blood corpuscles.

The bones are made of calcium and phosphorus. Decay of cells of the bone is called osteoporosis. In old age, bones crash easily because of decay. Milk and eggs are necessary in old age too.

Two bones are joined at many places. To avoid friction, cartilage tissue is placed between bones

IS ATTACK ON HERITAGE SITE

IS ATTACK ON HERITAGE SITE

The notorious IS has destroyed the famous heritage site in Iraq, bulldozing the city of Nimrud

This reminds us of the attack on the big statue of Budha at Bamian in Afghanistan

Why do they attack work of art and culture?

BURA NA MANO, HOLI HAI

BURA NA MANO, HOLI HAI

I wish you all a happy Holi

Holi is celebrated in the North, by poor workers . Liquor flows freely and people smear coloured powder on each other. They My do Anything and one has to grin and suffer it. An officer may be placed on a donkey and paraded in the street.

In offices, all are given nick names and pasted on the notice board. Do not mind it (bura na mano, holi hi)

STORY-BRAVE WOMAN

BRAVE WOMAN

I was working as a teacher in Government School. On the first of each month, I got my salary.  On the way home, I stopped I front of the grocery shop and paid him some amount. “Sir, the balance is increasing ,” the merchant will grumble. I know ; today itself I sit with my wife and prepare the budget for the month. Children’s education is the main concern. We have six girls, all very intelligent and good to look at. We have to save enough for their marriage. So, there are many chit funds to pay.

“The grocer reminded about the balance amount ,” I reminded my wife. “Next month, we will sell the bananas, which will be ready. “

Ours was a love marriage, she belonging to the backward class of Ezhuwas, known to be hard working and physically fit. She was my student and I had warned about the difficulties ahead. “Do you love me or not?” Looking into her eyes, how could I lie? We got our marriage registered. I demanded my share of our property. With that money, we bought a plot near the school. It was big but there was nothing in it . Luckily, there was a well. She said:”It is enough. “ We built a mud house with thatched roof  with the help of a woman, who remained our worker, all these years. The children liked her very much and called her ‘cheriamma’. Whenever we reminded her about marriage, she would say:”I have these children; do I need more?”

With hard work and strict budget, she developed this kitchen garden and enough coconut trees for our needs. She refused gas connection and even phone . My bicycle is the only luxury.

When we had three girls, I suggested my operation. She refused .”These children are God’s gift. I want a son.” All the children worked daily in the garden . All things like bananas, ash gourd, brinjal , bitter gourd , were sold in the vegetable shop. All credit goes to my wife.  I earn extra money by tuition.

An old friend of mine,  visited me:”Vipin, where were you all these years?” “I was in Bombay. As my wife house is in the far north Malabar, I could not find time to come this side.”

My wife and the girls appeared . Seeing the eldest, he commented ”This girl looks like you. Is it not time for her marriage?”

Wife :”We are trying. She will pass tenth this year. She likes to go to the college “ “ I have a friend. He is an excellent man, a bit more aged. His only drawback is that his one leg is shorter. He is a teacher in Government school. “ I did not like to sacrifice my daughter  and so remained stoically silent. But my wife  was not altogether against the proposal:”First we have to match the horoscope. Then, Neenu must see the man and be satisfied. “

“Yes, of course; I was just mentioning this case, because he is my friend. After marriage, he will be like a son, not merely a son-in-law”

He saw our garden and was impressed very much:” I know a TV channel reporter. I shall show him this unique achievement of  you wife”

The reporter and camera man appeared shortly . After the recording, he wanted to show the CD, but there is no TV set in my house. Wife:”TV will spoil the children and will be a distraction from studies.”

Vipin:”Come with me, I shall gift you a TV set right now.?”

When the TV came, it was jubilation in the house. I too wanted it, but wife refused steadfastly. After the item was broadcast, my wife’s reputation became high. There was a special interview with her in the end. There were many proposals for our daughters .

One day Chithran, the lame teacher, came and saw Neenu; she agreed and their marriage was fixed.

DIARY (6-3-2015)

DIARY (6-3-2015)

I decided to try the mini civil station at Chalakudi.

As my son had hired an auto, I got a free lift up to Poochunnipadam. By 9.15, I was at Ollur and from there, I went by KSRTC Superfast. Luckily, it stopped at the mini civil station, at the red light and I got off , saving Rs. 20. But the failure to sell even ten books, was in striking contrast at mini civil station at Irinjalakuda, where I had sold off all books.

Then I noticed the board ‘First Class Magistrate’ near by and there I succeeded.  My next point was the Municipality Office , a good success. From there I was thinking of catching bus to the town. A beautiful girl saw me and enquired:”Uncle, what are you trying? Where do you want to go?” When I mentioned Trichur, she said:”Hire the auto; they charge only twenty to take you to the KSRTC  stand.” I thanked her. In just twenty minutes I got down at Pudukad and reached home, before one in the noon My total collection exceeded four hundred.

V.SHIVAN KUTTY , MLA, IS THE HERO

V.SHIVAN KUTTY , MLA, IS THE HERO

V.Shivan Kutty, MLA of the Kerala State Assembly, has submitted a written complaint about the fraud, in the inauguration of the 35^th National Games , held recently in Thiruvananthapuram.

CBI enquiry has been ordered by the Central Government. We want more people of Shivan Kutty’s calibre.

NISHAM (NIZAM?) AND THE DIG

NISHAM (NIZAM?) AND THE DIG

A billionaire, belong to the Trichur town, is now held in the Viyur jail, for alleged murder of a driver. It is alleged that he has killed many innocent people, but got off the hook, by bribing all concerned . Now P.C.George of the Kerala Congress has alleged that, he has proof to show that, the Director General of Police has helped Nizam, to destroy all evidence . This is a serious matter. George claims that, he has incontrovertible evidence. George is already in the news, for accusing Mani of accepting bribe in the liquor case.

STORY-MALE HOUSE WIFE

MALE HOUSE WIFE

After graduation, I registered my name in the Employment Exchange and was called to attend a written Dictation Test at Ernakulam. I qualified and was appointed in the Defence Department. But after three months, I was discharged. Such appointments were purely

I liked to help Ma in the kitchen. She used to say I have ‘kaipunnyam’ . If I just add salt, the dish will be liked by all. As I liked kitchen work, I used to do all that work and learned to cook several dishes and snacks. Soon I joined a catering outfit and began earning salary.

During a marriage feast, a fair girl named Keerthy liked me and asked about my background. Soon her parents contacted my father and our marriage was fixed. During ‘pennukaanal’ I enquired about her . She was not at all shy.

“I am employed in a Project near Raipur in MP. I am Chief’s steno and earn good salary. Are you willing to marry me? Of course, you will have to do kitchen work. I hate to do that.” Soon we were married, as she did not have much  leave.

I never had sex. I thoroughly enjoyed the first night.

The journey to Raipur was interesting , as I had never been outside Keralam. The crossing of the Krishna river was exciting. “you like travel; I too love it. Now I have you as guardian and we will travel to one place every year. I liked  you at first sight , now I love you all the more. Do you know Hindi?” “Only some words “ “Does not matter . I have some Malayalee friends. The wife of our Chief Engineer, Kurien is a fast friend of mine. She will give you company during day time. Her name is Ann, belongs to Kottayam.”

Ann had come to the railway station to receive us. She took us in her car. It was useful, as we had several bags full of things like coconut, banana etc. Our quarter had two bed rooms. She took rest that day, from the next day, she went to office. Ann came by about ten. She is a real beauty, with bobbed hair and sleeveless blows, showing her  clean armpits. She was not at all shy and remained in the kitchen , helping me to set things in order. “This is the trouble with Keerthi, very careless. She hates kitchen work. I enjoy it. Show me how you make dosa and sambar. My dosa is tasteless, Kurien says.” Her presence encouraged Hindi speaking ladies too, to come and enjoy my company. They taught me how to make North Indian dishes and achars.

Keerthi came from office late, almost daily. On Saturdays it was half day. Sundays we went out . Ann came with car and we three made good company.

On week days, I got up at five. She woke up only in time, to get ready and go. I used to keep three sets of tiffins-one for morning breakfast, one for meal and a third for snacks at four. As the Project Manager liked my preparations , I kept extra quantities for him. One day, he came with Keerthi and praised me :”My PA has made an excellent choice. I shall increase her salary” he said. “Come and see our office.”

Two years passed . We went home once only. This time, Keerthi’s sister too came with us . She got appointment in store section. She is not so fair as her sister, but joined in helping me in the kitchen. In another six months,  the inevitable thing happened; my wife became pregnant.  She wanted to get rid of it, but her sister and Ann, both  vehemently opposed it; finally, she gave in. To my suggestion, to have the delivery at home , it was pointed out that there are excellent Hospital facilities at Raipur.

As the date came nearer and nearer, my wife became very anxious. Her mother came to console her.

Operation became inevitable as her condition worsened by the hour. I remained by her side , holding her hand in mine. Then she was taken to the operation theatre.

We all waited and prayed. At last, a bonny boy was brought by the nurse and placed in my hand, saying  :“Congratulations.”

After another half hour, her dead body was brought  out. :”We are sorry Sir. “ said the Doctor.

I married her sister.

FEASTIVAL SEASON AT GURUVAYOOR TEMPLE.

FEASTIVAL SEASON AT GURUVAYOOR TEMPLE.

The last few days, I have been visiting the Guruvayoor temple. As the festival is going on, the ‘prasada oottu’ menu has changed. Instead of rice and sambar, it is kanji water (rice without draining the gravy) and muthira puzhukku, served in paper bowls, with salt and one papad added. It is quite refreshing  and the quantity is limitless. After the meal, one has to carry the empty bowl and drop it, in the waste basket.

I used to carry some books and managed to sell enough copies, though the devotees generally do not care to see it even!

ILL -CONCEIVED BAN ON COW SLAUGHTER

ILL -CONCEIVED  BAN ON COW SLAUGHTER

Maharashtra Government has banned cow slaughter. Why such a decision now? Bombay is in Maharashtra. There are lakhs of people there who eat beef. Thousands of slaughter  house will have to be closed. Is India a ‘Hindus only’ nation? The Government there is a coalition .

Hinduthwa vadis will make a mess of things. The only hope is the Judiciary.

BIG SET BACK FOR MODI

BIG SET BACK FOR MODI

During the vote of thanks for the President’s address, Sitaram Yechuri CPM –MP, introduced an amendment,  TO INCLUDE THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION, in the speech. This was carried in the Lok sabha, where Government is having sledge hammering majority. This means that many ruling party MPs stayed away or voted against the government.

This is a big setback  to Modi and a triumph of democracy.

MAID SERVANT.

MAID SERVANT.

This is not fiction.

My wife had to go to Keralam, for selling our house at Chandrasekharapuram, which was bought in her name. I had to manage the two children-Ananya and Anoushka, who were eight and six years old. We had told our watchman of Deepa Apartments for trying to spot a servant. Himself a Nepali, he brought a young girl from that land. She was fair but not beautiful nor ugly. Her one condition was that she should not be treated as maid, but as one of the family. This was agreed. We bought soap, comb etc. and gave her.

She took half an hour for her bath and make up and was always neat and tidy. That is OK. She would have a towel always in one hand to clean the kitchen slab always clean. If a drop of cooked dhal or rice falls there, it is wiped immediately. I was impressed. As Leena and Ravi go to work, I was her companion She asked me to teach her, to speak English and type on the computer.  She had one weakness for a Nepali boy whom she called bhaiya. Actually he was her lover, she confessed to me. Her parents were forcing her to marry another boy. It was to escape from this, that she ran away from home.  The bhaiya was already working in Delhi. People observed the going about, hand in hand, inside the society and complained to Ravi. So she was shunted out. I began making food for the noon. For cleaning the house, another elderly woman from Madhyapradesh was engaged.

OPEN REVOLT IN YOUTH CONGRESS.

OPEN REVOLT IN YOUTH CONGRESS.

Open revolt in the Youth Congress in Keralam ,has embarrassed the leaders in the Party.

Speaker after speaker, has ridiculed Rahul Gandhi, for running away from the battle field in the Parliament, where important issues relating to the Budget, are being discussed. Where is our leader?-they demand to know. He is under cover of maximum security. 

SALES TAX ARREARS

SALES TAX  ARREARS

Information obtained from ‘Right To Information Act’ as released in a TV channel, show that crores of sales tax is to be recovered from merchants in various districts of Keralam. Kochi and Trichur top the list.

Why no action is taken till now, is clear. Government servants are not serving the Government. They are Merchants servants. What about the ministers?

A SAD DAY

A SAD DAY

Today is the anniversary (prathishthadivasam) of the installation of the deity of Sastha temple at Chathakudam. I is celebrated with enthusiasm by the devotees. Procession on elephant , drum beating , niramala in the evening etc. are the usual items. All are given free feast, with sweet pudding.

At about 11, a devotee lost control of his natural urge and threw his excreta inside the four inner walls of the temple. Hari Warriar had to remove it.

Then the premises had to be purified by rituals. The elephant procession was delayed by two hours. When I heard about it, I felt very sad .

CHURNING WITHIN CPI

CHURNING WITHIN  CPI

A State level convention of CPI is going on in Keralam. Anew leader has been elected , who is openly critical of the big brother attitude of the CPM. Achuthandan is participating in the proceedings.

M.A.Baby has opined that a new Communist outfit of all leftists, believing in Marxism, must form a new party. All should abandon their personal ambitions and work sincerely for the success of the party.

Will it happen?

STORY-VACILLATING HEART

STORY

My father is a Railway employee. We were staying at Jaipur near the Civil Station, in a big house, owned by Durgadanji. We had only a small room but being a girl, I had freedom to go anywhere inside. Maji had a cow and we used to take milk from her. Her husband was BDO and used to come rarely.  In the evening, Gurgadanji, who was Director in the State Government, used to relax in his ‘charpoy’ placed in the front garden. I used to sit there and study, as it was hot inside our room. The old man used to talk to me and I would ask questions about the things I could not understand. I was in the tenth standard.

The BDO has two sons. Om, the elder, was in the college and was rarely seen. His brother Gobind, ten years old, was naughty. He would peep through the ventilator , when I am taking bath. I would then throw water on his face. At heart, I enjoyed it.

After passing tenth, I joined college in Delhi . My contact with the BDO family was lost. In the college, I had several girl friends  and a few boys. One belonged to the Bajaj family and we felt we were in love, though both of us did not mention the word. He used to come in his car. Often we used to roam about.

My father retired and settled in our home town near Amrithsar. Often I used to think of the days I spent at Jaipur. Is Gobind still naughty?

I got a job in the Railway, by the influence of my father. This time I got a Railway quarter hired from a friend of my father. He had a spare room and I paid only a small rent.

One day I went to see the BDO family. Durgadanji was no more, Gobind has become very tall and was doing business in the town. Om was there, still unmarried, Maji told me. “Why don’t you marry him?” You have to talk to my parents.” Gobind began visiting me often. He has a scooter. He would take me to see films and dine at costly restaurants. He never misbehaved. I wished at heart, he became naughty again. I was eager to hear the words “I love you” from Gobind, but held myself in check and behaved cool . Can I tell Maji?.

Suddenly Bajaj came “I tried hard to get your address . Some of our friends told me you are in the railway and then I managed to get it right. Take some days leave”

“But, you must speak to my parents first.” “Yes , first we go there.” So, suddenly I got detached from Gobind. I felt sorry. Of course, my parents were too happy to have a Bajaj as son-in-law.

A TRIAL RUN

A TRIAL RUN

Yesterday being Sunday, I could not go to any school or Civil Station.  So, decided to try my luck at Guruvayoor temple. One copy was sold in the bus itself. The fellow sitting next to me , bought one.

After getting down from the bus, I held the book in one hand but none minded it. Then a gentleman from Andhra Pradesh bought  ten copies for two hundred. He is a publisher and promised to call me later.

All other copies were sold inside the temple. As new people are coming every day, ‘darsan’ of Guruvayoorappan is good, in more ways than one. I get free food also.

BUDGET

BUDGET

The budget presented in Parliament, is really a dream budget; there is not an iota of truth in it.

Statistics show that growth is less than one percent. In spite of all rhetoric by ebullient Modi, no company has come forward to invest in India. The world is witnessing decreasing demand. The educated unemployed people are not likely to get work. How can local demand go up, when people do not get wages?

The only solution is, to invest heavily in infrastructure projects. This not listed in the budget. Income from the wealthy men has been reduced. The proposal to sell out public sector  assets, is selling India to outsiders.

TAX ARREARS

The law must be amended. Tax assessed by the department, must be deposited without demur. Afterwards, if it is found to be unjust, the same can be refunded or adjusted. This way arrears will disappear.

POWER CIRCUS IN KASHMIR

POWER CIRCUS IN KASHMIR

To BJP, power is sweeter then bitter principles.  Mufthi Mohammed is to be the Chief Minister.  A terrorist is included in the cabinet. It is a triumph of Pakistan, according to Congress sources. The other small parties opposed to BJP are also angry. Why did they not come together and support PDP? Mufthi’s strategy is sound. She will now get full support from the Central Government.