The Hindu : Chennai / MetroPlus : Drive to change

The Hindu : Chennai / MetroPlus : Drive to change

DeivaThirumagal - Go for it for its Innocence and worship of Relationships!!!

Latest film of Vikram directed by Vijay, is a movie which has its moments mainly between the lead vikram and his daughter Nila (played by Sara). Though unofficially it is a remake of Hollywood movie I am Sam, director has taken just the plot and woven the characters of his own. Vikram & Sara steals the show in the first half, while Anushka and Nasser in the second half. Though the movie churn out many logical questions, I would suggest to ignore those questions and watch the movie for its novelty and the fact that films like this come as a rarity in Indian film industry which is known for its larger than life characters, colorful costumes, some songs and action. There are many poetic moments, not only between Vikram and Sara, but also with Anushka and Vikram, Anushka and her father played by versatile YG Mahendra, Amala & Sara, Amala & Vikram. Cinematography is best with locations like Ooty captured well in the first half. Music is good with all the songs and Re-Recording is extraordinary. Songs 'Kadha solla' & 'Vizhigalil oru' have been picturized well. Not even a single moment you feel bored that the film keeps you engaged throughout with all the emotions right from laughter, sadness to everything. On the whole, a roller coaster of emotions you can say!! Go for it!!!!!!!!!!

Will this end soon?

Yet Again Terror Attack in Mumbai. Its been from 1993 till 2011 there are around 8 blasts in Mumbai. Very sad that government had not taken enough measures yet. I am referring from all perspective: Infrastructure, Hospital accessibility, Intelligence agency reports, etc. Hoping that this will end sooner. And Government should take serious measures to tackle this. May GOD give courage to those who lost their loved ones.

Mobile phone radiations are "possibly carcinogenic to humans": WHO - The Hindu and Wikipedia

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report on 31 May 2011 classifying cell phone radiation as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B on the IARC scale). It was classified as such after a team of scientists reviewed peer-reviewed studies on cell phone safety. One study of past cell phone use cited in the report showed a "40% increased risk for gliomas in the highest category of heavy users (reported average: 30 minutes per day over a 10‐year period)." More info @ Mobile phone radiations are possibly carcinogenic to humans: WHO and Wikipedia : Mobile phone radiations are possibly carcinogenic to humans: WHO

Germany decides to abandon nuclear power by 2022 - TOI

BERLIN: Germany's ruling coalition said on Monday it will shut down all the country's nuclear power plants by 2022. The decision, prompted by Japan's nuclear disaster, will make Germany the first major industrialized nation to go nuclear-free in years. More info @ Germany decides to abandon nuclear power by 2022 While most nations are planning to go nuclear free, India is planning to setup few plants which is not the need of the hour as we have multiple issues to look into.

April 13 - Voting Day

Make sure you are voting on April 13 without fail. First and foremost try to read the election manifestos by the parties [eventhough nothing seems to have futuristic plans while most of them are having freebies]. But still find time to go through the manifesto and vote on April 13 without fail. You can also practice 49-O if you wish so. If you feel going alone and posting 49-O creates problems go in a group to vote for the same. Wish u a happy voting.

Consumer Respect/Delight?

Few incidents made me think again "ARE CUSTOMERS/CONSUMERS delighted/respected in so called CULTURAL INDIA?" First one - I booked a ticket for Trichy in KPN Travels. At the last moment I had to change my plan and cancelled the return ticket. Agent has to give Rs.648 and Rs.324 respectively [cancelled two sets of tickets], but had given Rs.645 and Rs.320. Response when I asked was even more shocking. They said that they dont have change and they will round off like this only. And added that if I want the money I need to give Rs.3 and Rs.6 so that they will round and give me back Rs.5 and Rs.10 respectively. I was wondering if the money belongs to us or them. Though the private travels make you reach faster than government counterparts, I dont think this will delight consumer. Dont know where from they get this courage and how they never feel guilty. Second one - I had travelled back from Trichy by SETC AC bus. As per the present traffic suggestion, no outstation buses are allowed to enter the Chennai City during 8AM to 8PM. So, when I boarded the bus @ 3 PM, I was informed that the bus will not go via Tambaram, Guindy [Most irritating fact is that Condutor told that bus will go only after 10PM via Tambaram as against 8 PM]. And Bus was in a poor condition that it was very slow. By 8 PM, it reached only Melmaruvathur. Due to heavy traffic, it was by 10 PM only bus reached near Tambaram. When few of us approached conductor to go via Tambaram as it is already 10 PM, conductor told that it will not go because the traffic will be more inside the city. After few fights stating that there wont be any bus in Koyambedu, driver finally agreed to go via Tambaram. Things to note hear are 1) Govt buses are not in condition in most cases. 2) Govt drivers are not respecting or responding appropriately to passengers thinking that they are working for govt and not for public.