Month: September 2004
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R.K Narayan and Me
[Pic: thehindu] That title relating RK Narayan to me is the height of hopes. But seriosuly there is a thin line of connection. Read on. Last week, I had to meet a childhood friend at Purasawalkam and hence went there. Purasawalkam is at slightly north of Chennai just after Egmore near the Poonamallee High Road.…
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The Mess(y) Issue
Last evening, while having my dinner at a local mess, I had a few uninvited guests to my table. As these guys entered, they glanced over the place for a table to sit. Found my table, and came over to sit beside me. So I was literally pushed over to one corner of the table.…
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A man called Steve Jobs
It was all going to be hell. His followers were abandoning him. His friends no longer believed him. The press, which had adored him for so long, now excoriated him. His money was running out. An awesome fortune – nearly squandered. He had made a hundred millions in a handful of years, and now he…
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A Peck on the Cheek – Reaching Out
[Pic: mybindi.com] This is how Kansas City Star has rated Mani Ratnam‘s Kannathil Muthamittal [A Peck on the Cheek], which is being featured in this year’s Kansas Film Festival. Though with small mis-informations, this small preview, would make Kannathil Muthamittal get a warm welcome in the fest. A Peck on the Cheek: This recent Bollywood…
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Vesukindra Thendraley, Vellai Illai Nindru
Vesukindra Thendraley, Vellai Illai Nindru Po Pesukindra Vennilla, Pennmai Illai Oyindhu Po Poo Valartha Thottamey, Koondhal Illai Theerndhu Po Bhoomi Paarkum Vaanamey, Pulliyaaga Theyindhu Po Paavai Illai Paavai… This post lingers, time and again and again.