a step back to normalcy ...

L43 - Last 4 weeks has been the most agonising period for most of us. We have the seen the worst to happen within our family. Enough is Enough now.

Today, we have planned to reunite and take a step back into normalcy. We have planned to go for a movie and want to deliberately switch over from the lingering thoughts of last 3 weeks. Let us see how much we can succeed in this experiment !!

Time for some Charity -- The Inception of L43 Trust

The recent episode in our family has sprung some surprises. For a change ... we have started thinking out of our family. A raw sketch of forming a charitable trust is in our thoughts. We started to call this as "L43 Trust". The objective would be to help the ailing cancer patients, serve some hunger needs and most importantly start caring for the society.

The initial team looks like this. Myself, Mambalam Chitappa, Chinna Mama and more participants (still undisclosed). Let's see how far we go in this initiative. The thought process seems to be good. The onus is on us to implement this and make all believe that this is not just an emotional spill over but a reality.

I would love to take all your help in moving this initiative forward.

L43 - Its time to move forward.

Every member of L43 is a MVP (Most Valuable Person). Recently we lost one precious member in an unfortunate way. We can blame ourselves for this or we can choose to blame the GOD as usual. I want to make my point clear on the reality behind this. L43 has always been a group of emotional bondage. Our sincerity towards God and our beleif in spirituality has been our strength. We always beleived in a dream which will come true and we never wanted to be practical. We lost our loved one due to this. We could have behaved more intelligently and beleived in DATA than only in God or God men. We know we lost a battle due to our negligence. We also know that we were tricked in certain areas. Its time for us to change gears and show some maturity.

We can continue to beleive in GOD and only GOD. God men should not dent our confidence. We need to look at all the options when we are put in a spot. We cannot continue to beleive only in Miracles. We have to start creating miracles. My dear L43ians, let us get out of this EMOTIONAL ATYACHAR and start behaving/acting intelligently from now. This loss is an eye opener for us.

In the last few days, I realized how selfish we have been in this world. We (L43 ians), always cared for ourselves. We never wanted to think about the world outside us. The last 4 days has shown some of us the reality of Life. Guys, our love towards God will be justified only when we see happiness in man kind. Let us groom our attitude towards selfless service for the needy.

Its time for us to move forward.

Regards,
Prabhu

Vinnai Thandi Varuvaya ... - has the legs to go the distance...

A Lousy Sunday afternoon started with nothing much to do. Chennai got back to normalcy with temperature in race with petrol prices. I was sitting in my bed room wondering whether my terrace was in sync with the boiling point of water.

When no cricket on TV, I usually switch to Internet. I completed my usual web work, a doze of Yahoo, a sneak peek of Orkut and Facebook, a conscious eye balling of office mails through the OWS and a quick glance on Cinemas. Surprisingly, Sathyam showed some empty seats for “Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya”- a new tamil flick. I highlighted the best 2 seats in the top row and followed the “Pay pal” procedures. In a minute, my mobile blinked a confirmation code. Yes, I got the movie tickets.

10:15 PM –Sathyam – we settled down in our cushions. Nice view and better ambience made us feel comfortable. It was hard for me to believe that I have spent some bugs for watching a “Simbhu” special at one of the best theatres in Chennai. Have I gone mad!?
The movie started with some scenic backwaters of Alapey. The God’s own country has never disappointed any lens men. The titles floated through the waters as I swallowed my last spoon of butterscotch cream.

Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya – a story about lovers – directed by the smart Gautam Menon. This guy has always impressed with his uniqueness in screening the usual stuff. He always attracts the youngsters with his crisp screenplay and stylish Picturization. As the movie picked up pace, I started getting involved. It was a perfect narration of inconsistency between lovers, the thought process of a confused female and the eagerness of an excited male. The movie has lot of details in it. A usual love story in Indian languages always shows the intimacy between lovers, their telepathy thoughts and their common challenges. This movie is different. It shows the variations in the thought process between the HE and SHE. The unstable mind of over cautious female has been captured beautifully. Good Job Gautam !

Simbhu and Trisha justify their roles and have complemented each other beautifully. Simbhu, for a change seems to have lost his “Simbhuism” and have listened to what the Director wants. However, one cannot fail to notice his usual self dominating the Director’s hero at times. Thanks to Gautham. He has handled this over rated Hero very well. Simbhu has managed to win a PAT for controlling his self prowess disasters and looks calm. Trisha springs a surprise with her elegant looks and simple make ups. A very matured portrayal blending beautifully into the character is the plus point of this movie. Trisha scores more points.

Mr. Rahman – the magician again proves why he is so precious. Terrific background score and mesmerizing songs adds lot of value to this film. “Mannipaya” by Shreya with Rahman streaming through with his husy voice leaves you motionless. What a song!!

I felt completely satisfied after 3 hours. My money didn't go wasted. The drive back home was filled with harmony. Empty roads and my i10’s AC made me feel lite. Even CSK 5th loss got digested by this silent celluloid magic. Thank you Gautam Vasudev Menon!

Tax Slab raised - might boost consumption

The government raised personal income tax slabs for 2010/11, which could result in a net tax saving of 20,000 to 50,000 rupees for those earnings above 300,000 rupees, giving a boost to the country's rising consumption.

Ippave kanna kattudhe !!!!

Sachin - The God

Sachin Tendulkar made history on a cold evening at Gwalior, the city whick came to life on February 24, 2010. Gwalior is a city of Forts and ancient history. Do you think people will still remember for its forts ? ha ha ha .. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has changed the face of Gwalior in 4 hours. Perhaps the real estate rates might soar up in this city !! Who knows !! God has visited this place and planted his mark.

Why do people call him God ?
God - is a factor in which we see discipline, simplicity, smartness, humbleness, devotion, sacrifice and ..... We always see all this in Sachin everytime. Forget about his records, I admire him for his stature. The way he carries/carried himself thorugh the decades of cricket is amazing. He has batted out the dangerous looking Curtly Ambrose, penetrating Waqar Younis, Swing King Wasim Akram, Mr. Perfect Glenn Mcgrath, All dependable Allan Donald in his career and still as young as ever while facing the newbies. He is not just an inspirational factor to the world. He is probably an example for perfection.