tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2009-11-21:/general writings on anythingMokoFeed2009-11-21T05:47:55+01:00tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2009-01-14:/2009/01/14/unemployment-5376084/sivakumar1232009-01-14T14:04:56+01:002009-01-14T14:04:56+01:00 <p>unemployment means being without work. i.e.work without wages.it affects people in different ways.some try harder or use intelligence to get employment again.some try to set themselves up in business,employing others. small businesses, like the grocery shop,newsagents,garages,medical shops,bakeries, all these provide not only work ,but also allow them to dream of security. because work is basically financial security of some kind. employment or business also gives respectability.then there are the professions - law,accountancy,construction.my pet theory is self employment. i.e. business/profession of your own on a small scale. it is time to seriously encourage and support small home run businesses against the big companies.some have the courage (and also capital) to set up their own small businesses/professions. others do not . they eventually work for others,in some cases,big companies.how many professions have disappeared in the world leading to companies taking over. understand one thing. companies need people to purchase/use their products. they also are interested in profits mainly.people work for others and when their time is over,they are thrown out. but small businesses keep you and your family till the last.understand that it is ordinary people who decide their fate and not the top company heads or leaders of state..conversation about this is the first step.secondly, spread your trade to small businesses slowly and steadily. innovation is the need of the hour.but innovate with the long term view in mind. financial freedom and safety for people.joint families provide more benefits than drawbacks.think about it.in war, countries with more people in small businesses survive and are much stronger than others.recession and depression are also wars.it is time to think and reduce the hold of big business in different fields.this topic of self employment is a detailed one and requires lot of thinking.wish you all the best. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2009/01/14/unemployment-5376084/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2008-07-20:/2008/07/20/violence-4474005/sivakumar1232008-07-20T15:04:33+02:002008-07-20T15:04:33+02:00 <p>the most bugging problem on this planet. violence in the streets. in our houses. within families.between rivals. between groups,nations,tribes and religions. ever present. nowadays more visible. in different forms. verbal and physical. mental violence may exist also.to prove and maintain superiority.to impose upon others your creed,religion,point of view. to eradicate differences in culture and thought.to destroy opposite thoughts and beliefs.whether right or wrong. in most cases it is initiated by those whose thoughts are evil.but who will decide whether one's actions are righteous or not.what is the end result. can we control the spread of violent thoughts and actions. like fire,violence may sometimes get out of hand and lead to contrary results. satyameva jayate, sanskrit. truth will triumph.violence beteen nations is permissible ,apparently.it is sometimes necessary to use violence to protect oneself and one's possessions.mahatma gandhi preached and practised non violence.ahimsa.moral authority always is with those who practise non violence.but sometimes physical violence ,which is more visible is caused by word violence, which is not clearly evident.and again,word violence is the response to mental violence. does make one think.violence is in itself a weapon .used primarily by those in ignorance of the supreme truth of oneness of us all.to satisfy primal urges,desires,passions,sometimes to achieve certain goals.non violence exists not only in physical form but also in thought and word. today it is very rare to find a thought or word or deed which is not derogatory of others thoughts ,words and deeds. to compare is natural. and yet to destroy is unnatural. to change is inevitable,apparently. to supplant existing with other existing thoughts,philosophies,creeds is only for achieving some goal.to impose is only to control briefly before one is replaced.free thought does not mean freedom to denigrate other thought forms. freedom of choice must be allowed and such freedom should not destroy or impinge on that of others </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2008/07/20/violence-4474005/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2008-07-10:/2008/07/10/just-children-4430449/sivakumar1232008-07-10T17:03:50+02:002008-07-10T17:03:50+02:00 <p>children or is it child.why do most people go a bit crazy when they see a child.innocence of children. the future of mankind.victims of wars.the bright light in your life. the spur to success.empty minds? or minds filled with vague thoughts of an earlier life.simple and basic in needs and desires.awestruck.wondering looks. wisdom from the mouths of babes.abundant energy. glowing with life.images of silent suffering. picture is worth a thousand words.remember the napalm victim. a picture which brought home the suffering to people all over the world.woke them up. pictures of starving children,byproducts of ( main products ) of wars and pestilences.blind trust in their adults.inspirations of many lives.being brainwashed to carry out the orders of their leaders without being allowed to reason why/why not.so many parents devote their entire life to the upbringing of their children. so that they may see and enjoy a better tomorrow that was denied to their parents.without bias of any kind whatsoever.tireless in pursuit of what they desire. a new dress and such a beautiful happy smile on their face.safe and secure in their mother's arms.ma,mum,mummy,mama universal words of love and affection to the one who has borne them for 10 months.pa,papa,dad,daddy for the one who works hard to give his young ones a better life.children are happy and satisfied with the simple things. a hug,a kiss, a word of praise,being noticed.children are our future and past all over again.they are the main reasons why mankind keeps on going in spite of hardships.those who avoid war are not cowards. rather they understand the suffering that may arise especially to children.future is yours ,my child.make it bright .so that your ancestors may rest easy in that their labours have not gone in vain. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2008/07/10/just-children-4430449/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2008-06-19:/2008/06/19/just-writing-4337381/sivakumar1232008-06-19T18:07:27+02:002008-06-19T18:07:27+02:00 <p>i never knew writing could be such hard work.my mind is confused at present. so many things have been happening. i do not know whether i am coming or going. my bank has switched over to core banking. and everything is so confusing.work is confusing . at home i am very confused by everything. well will have to wait till my mind clears up.just in passing.man's greed destroys everything. not nature. man plays with nature and laughs with happiness. when nature plays with man,he is filled with grief.enemies of man are not in other cultures or religions or countries. his greatest enemy is himself. his fears,anger,desires,all play havoc with his mind and his life.peace comes from within and not without. in his thinking moments,he realises that. but such moments are few. he plans for everything but does not give time for thinking on a regular basis.running here and there and yet aspiring always for rest and peace.in perpetual motion ,there can be no rest.events multiply and control his life eventually. so much philosophy in this world and yet it is very rare to meet one who is philosophical. life styles ,adverts.tv films/serial place more importance on continuos action and little to philosophy. people read their holy books and say they are religious. but their thoughts and action are different.they compromise in all the wrong areas and make their lifes a mess. people live in afntasy all the time. true self realisation is rare,because setting time aside for that is rare.only truly open minds can attain realisation of truth.to admit bias is difficult.to perpetuate falsehoods claiming protection under idiotic laws is dumb if not dumber. you are only fooling yourself.false leaders come from false people.ignorance breeds ignorance. to blame everything on others and the past is to avoid reality.true growth of wisdom comes only when you admit ignorance . admission of such to others is quite easy. but to admit to yourself is very difficult.and yet therein lies the way to peace and prosperity and wisdom,happiness. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2008/06/19/just-writing-4337381/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2008-05-28:/2008/05/28/good-and-bad-4239215/sivakumar1232008-05-28T18:31:59+02:002008-07-10T17:05:32+02:00 <p>22.11.07 . 06.02.08. two dates of such impact in my life. first at nearly 46 yrs i got married. and i am very very lucky. she is so nice.really terrific .man and wpman are two parts of one whole. i have found my missing part. second date. my mother passed away in hospital after suffering in pain for nearly 2 years. one day i will write a blog to my mother. now i am still confused and miserable. yet my wife gives me so much support. that is why after such a long time i have written something. i hope that everyone is happy and getting on in life.will visit you soon your blogs </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2008/05/28/good-and-bad-4239215/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-09-05:/2007/09/05/just_for_now~2930654/sivakumar1232007-09-05T19:16:27+02:002007-09-05T19:16:27+02:00 <p> dear friends, will not be around for a couple of months. will try to visit you all now and then, regards to all. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/09/05/just_for_now~2930654/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-09-01:/2007/09/01/happiness~2907973/sivakumar1232007-09-01T21:42:15+02:002007-09-01T22:26:35+02:00 <p>happiness. just one word. so much meaning. we all aspire for happiness. what is happiness? having whatever you want ? all your desires fulfilled ? we are a bundle of desires,conflicting ones sometimes. we want something. then when we have it, we either lose interest in having it or want the opposite. independence,interdependence,dependence. family, single . sweet and sour. truly the great mystery of life. sat chit anandam. truth is happiness. happiness is of different kinds. temporary and permanent. in this fast changing world,what is permanent ? we are. or rather our deep inner self. unchanged by anything. the happiness of others is our happiness. sometimes. or all the time ? analyse yourself. let go of the sad,bad things of the past. have only good memories. relish the small things of life. beautiful sceneries,precious moments in time. keep throwing out what you have suffered and keep only happy times in you. learn from your mistakes,sadnesses,defeats,losses. it is never too late. wisdom comes to all from experiences. each of us,deep down has got what it takes. realise that and you have won half the battle. dream for your future. act in the living present. remember,'the moving finger writes and moves on.' see that others learn from your experiences. forewarned is forearmed. live and let live. plan your life. take life by storm. be happy with whatever you have and are. that is another step forward. remember you are not alone. there are people in worser state. count your advantages/blessings. comparison with others below you in life's ladder does help.life is meant to be lived. every moment is filled with life. every one has a different story to tell. read good books on positive attitude,proverbs. remember. yesterday is over. today is now. future is waiting. love and learn to be loved.life is a process of learning. never cry over spilt milk. smile and the world smiles with you. cry and you cry alone. not fully true. there are people out there to help you. but the decision is yours.you must walk alone and yet not alone. others have already walked down this path and others will follow you. your experiences will help others,every one is unique. we are all linked to each other. live life. enjoy life. taste life. bitter or sweet. everything brings us closer to what everyone has been searching for and found. for aeons and aeons. happiness. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/09/01/happiness~2907973/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-27:/2007/08/27/parents_contribution_to_the_world~2880628/sivakumar1232007-08-27T21:47:08+02:002007-08-27T21:47:08+02:00 <p><img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0">every human being plays this role at some point in his life.we start as children,become adults and then have children. some would say that parenthood is the best part of one's life. others not. the latter are very few,i think. joy of having children is immeasureable. reliving our childhood through our children. doing for them what our parents did for us. or were unable to do for us. makes us realise the sacrifices made by our parents. family life means one has to tone down our individual instincts/desires for the greater good of our children. here in india, as in all over the world,parents live their life so as to give their children a bright future. at least most of them. pragmatism rules the roost. we provide the springboard for our children to fly high. this is the reason for humanity reaching today to the stars. working late hours,scrimping and saving. sublimating our deep desires. giving our children a positive attitude. warning them of life's dangers. using all our experience to guide them on their onward march. sometimes children do not realise how much their parents have done for them. ingratitude is sharper then a serpent's tooth. and yet ,generation after generation,parents have done their duties. untold stories. unsung heroes and heroines. single parents. husband and wife at odds with each other ,staying together for the sake of the children's future. facing old age alone.joy of children prospering, fill their hearts with happiness.keeping brave faces in front of the children. giving all, expecting nothing. one word. duty. each and every family has had such people among our ancestors. world's wonder no 1. they have sacrificed their youth for us. by just giving birth to us, they have given us a chance to experience this world as humans. in india we say matha,pitha,guru deivam. mother,father,teacher,god. this is the eternal order of mankind when giving importance and respect. let us all learn from our past good/bad and give our children a glorious future. because we have the power to mold our children's minds when they are young. let us empty our hearts of hatred/ prejudices and not pass on this to our children. let us all in small/big ways contribute to mankind's onward march into history. my respects to all our ancestors good or bad. and my dearest best wishes for all our children.<img src="/img/smilies/icon_wave.gif" alt=":wave:" class="middle" border="0"><img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"><img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/27/parents_contribution_to_the_world~2880628/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-24:/2007/08/24/children~2864702/sivakumar1232007-08-24T19:52:47+02:002007-08-24T19:52:47+02:00 <p>look like monkeys at birth. then within a few days,change the language of elders "sweetie pie,snookums,little angel,sugar and spice, koochi koo, little darling,mummy's boy/girl" and so on. nights become sleepless for the adults,not sweetums.  boiling water/milk, changing nappies, getting up every now and then to check up on the baby. then they start crawling all over the place. soon it is " did you see it? baby walked,oh lovely, " then feeding time. seems like the little tyke is always guzzling. as they grow a little bit older,the food ends up on rhe floor. " naughty baby,bless him" forgot washing  bibs. then time to go to school. poor little tots,braving new worlds.   nursery rhymes " baa,baa,black sheep,.." then games  . building blocks,playpens. the first football. shoes miraculously gone west in just 3 months.clothes picking up every stain for miles around. running to the doctors every now and then,sleepless lights again. they grow older. house full of odd noises. friends and them playing,running around - screaming aeroplane dives,clattering tanks, doll houses,little private tea parties for the dolls, studying hard when watched. scooting away when left alone. bringing stray dogs home,usually in filthy condition. later. hairstyles,dresses,with it attitude,new fads,earrings everywhere. raiding dad's,mom's accessories - scent,aftershave. boyfriends,girlfriends.  pta meetings, local dances. football games. first bike. then serious studying. group studies. fridge empties very fast. midnight snacks. then exams. results come pouring in.till then house of anxieties. sometimes devil may care attitude. suspicious smells from bedroom. then their first jobs. serious. professionals " dad ,can i have your tie?" " mom,do i look nicer in this dress?" their first pay packet. celebrations galore. then regular boyfriend girlfriend. goin steady. then marriage. suddenly,house falls silent. children, fun and frolic, worries and anxieties. our future flagbearers. tomorrow's leaders.charming/sulky. all moods of the spectrum. heartaches. lovable. hate the sight of them. " can't a man have some peace and quiet in this house?" advice rendered, sometimes followed,sometimes not. naughty,seriosus. adults are yesterday's children. children- tomorrow's adults. the true meaning of life - children. so innocent and trusting at first. later wary and suspicious then equal respect. teaching them to ride a bicycle,play football,cricket,teaching them right and wrong,principles,traditions. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/24/children~2864702/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-20:/2007/08/20/laws_manmade_or_godmade~2840449/sivakumar1232007-08-20T18:55:41+02:002007-08-20T19:12:41+02:00 <p> laws/rules are required. to enable smooth living of people. all types exist. some clash with each other. like in india/uk we drive on the left. in usa/europe we drive on the right. globalisation,standardisation yes. but still individual countries have their own laws. laws are meant for discipline in all things. to protect people. but laws also discriminate. somebody said " the law is an ass." how true. and yet we need laws. discipline . meant to control. and yet sometimes it has bad results. in india another word for hinduism ( word given by outsiders to describe those who live in indus valley and its environs - their religion if it can be called religion.) is sanatana dharma- neverending laws.meant for the upliftment of life - human or otherwise. laws can be rigid/flexible. laws can be idiotic/farseeing. some are/ were meant for a particular period,place,situation. interpretation varies as civilisation/life needs change.there are some archaic/old laws which have to be removed/eradicated. there are some laws about which no one knows. future of civilisation lies in good thinking legislation. but some eternal laws,here are some. harm no one. protect yourself. pay your taxes. save on taxes. be gentle. punish the wrongdoer. live in the present. live for the future. talk less,work more. take some time off now and then. save and save. spend and keep the economy running. life or rather law is confusing. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/20/laws_manmade_or_godmade~2840449/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-19:/2007/08/19/feeling_down_and_out~2834238/sivakumar1232007-08-19T17:29:15+02:002007-08-19T17:29:15+02:00 <p>sounds like the climate. affects everyone-almost. some times i feel so depressed. this one of those times. usually very quick to advise others. fond of giving pep talks to others. but when i get bogged down,boy oh boy ,does it hurt. since i started blogging and meeting a lot of nice people like you all,i was feeling great. the computer at home has slowed down. my brother says it got a virus from blogging. so i went out to a browsing centre. and logged in. my family's problems make me nuts. enough of that. just finished harry potter and the deathly hallows. my niece's book. more down to earth. made real interesting reading. felt better. but regret at no more to come of harry potter. i enjoyed the waiting. now back to normal life. am reading everyone's blogs. pardon me if i don't show up for a couple of weeks. for me depression comes when i have insurmountable problems or when i have got too much on my plate. life can be so terrible and tiring at times. stopped drinking ,so an easy way out is gone. meditation does give me a breather,but that is it. i am not into the higher levels as yet. memories of my many failures/defeats sometimes seem to overwhelm me. man does require victories. since 2000 i have been getting hammered on all fronts. and that is what has been getting to me. well try,try,try again. hope for the best. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/19/feeling_down_and_out~2834238/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-15:/2007/08/15/reservation_preferential~2813828/sivakumar1232007-08-15T18:31:00+02:002007-08-15T18:31:32+02:00 <p>in india reservation for the weaker sections of society is in place for nearly 40yrs now.presently education,government employment,soon for employment in private sector too.debate of benefits/disadvantages rages polarising already divided society.those who favour reservation only speak of the reasons/necessities for continuance/expansion of reservation.very few of those who have availed these benefits help others.they keep the benefits only to themselves.of course, standards have come down,benchmarks/parameters have come down too.beneficiaries rarely admit that they have moved up the ladder of progress and only seek further benefits.on the other hand there are those who avail themselves of networking/contacts.now everyone wants reservation.merit?doesn't matter.reason for lack of originality in india.whiners everyone.gutless people.soft.non achievers.copycats.that is what this nation has come to.only mediocrity prevails.a random few reach high only when they leave the country or get lucky.excuse givers to why they could not do this or that.past speaking is the norm.join the ratpack.truth has no presence.admission of one's own weaknesses,laziness,inability to work hard,refusal to face the truth.these are the core of indian society today.even rich peopldo not hesitate to claim reservation benefits.so those who are really backward are denied a chance to come up,because their betters in the same caste/grouping have already booked the available seats/jobs.even powerful people claim they are backward.laughable/sad. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/15/reservation_preferential~2813828/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-13:/2007/08/13/helping_hands~2801925/sivakumar1232007-08-13T17:24:07+02:002007-08-13T17:24:07+02:00 <p>each and every one of us has helped someone,somewhere,sometime.others have done the same to us,teachers,pupils,engineers,writers,inventors,scientists,people in general all have played and are still playing their parts in the greatnever ending saga of humanity/world.so everyone has value.let us never forget that.even villains/rogues have played their parts.helping is mankind's inner voice speaking out.lord helps those who help themselves.true or false?helping by donating,by speaking out against atrocities,untruths,by creating new things/inventions.educating self and others,so many infinite ways of showing your love for others/humanity.i admire everyone who has helped me in so many ways,great and small.and i feel happy at having helped others too.truth is happiness.great orators,philosophers,decision makers,archaelogist,nurses,civic workers.the list is endless.even those who have hurt us have helped us become stronger,tougher.you learn from lessons of life.presnt day fanatics have made us aware of still present dangers for humanity.forewarned is forearmed.fanatics are often the greatest cowards,and dictators&c too.they all help us in making us think about ourselves/our humanity/our achievements/weaknesses/things still to be done.chatting.gossip eeven help us ,stress busters.florence nightingale,gutsy lady,made the world think about conditions in hospitals.helping hands,yes definitely.we all have the power of choice.let us truly help our neighbours as far as we can.most important thing is for all people to talk.we are all the same with minor differences.let us help one another and let us also say goodbye to ingratitude.sharper than aserpent's tooth? </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/13/helping_hands~2801925/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-12:/2007/08/12/culture_religion_variety~2797066/sivakumar1232007-08-12T19:05:47+02:002007-08-12T19:05:47+02:00 <p>history of mankind/earth has seen rise and fall of different nations/cultures/languages/civilisations/religions/life styles.but is fall correct?i do not think so.we each carry with us,in our genes/memories/dna?/hearts,the past in whatever form/bit.that is humankind for you.a mixture of past and present,races/bloodlines/dna/chromosomes.but commanalities exists .we all eat cooked food, generally.have the same natural functions/desires/aspirations/.that is why everybody drives a vehicle today,build houses,make homes,have children,grandchildren,wish the best for our children,wash clothes,you cannot stop or destroy variety,but you can look at all the commonalities.it is up to all of us,aged/young.educated/uneducated/intelligent/dumb,rich or otherwise,to understand we sink or swim together.pollution affects everyone.viruses/germs/natural calamities,lies,hatreds.there will always be people who thrive on dividing each other.but this, looking to join hands,must have reciprocation on all sides.that is where the crunch lies.learn to accept the benefits of science/modernisation,escape from the dead past,do practical thinking.admit the advantages that the other civilisations have given you-technology,science,radios,cellphones,tv,satellites-weather&c,cars,machineries-modern,biotech,computers.so much has come from the western world. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/12/culture_religion_variety~2797066/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-10:/2007/08/10/pets~2787024/sivakumar1232007-08-10T16:28:10+02:002007-08-16T20:32:38+02:00 <p>pets vary from person to person,place to place. most common are dogs and cats,also birds. pets help you to cheer up. dogs especially sense your fears,unhappiness,tension,depression. help us unwind,feel loved,valued. puppies bring out the love in us (idiot in us ,too) gambolling,mock fights,barking(am talking about puppies)yowling at the moon or if mama leaves or if left alone or if hungry. yapping,cuddly bundles,sleeping on the bed with you. affectionate welcome home,no questions asked about latecoming. suddenly bringing home its mate/lover especially when pregnant. delivering their progeny usually in the night so you are awakened next morning by whines/mama where are you,i can't see you. gorging themselves and falling asleep while still sucking milk. breath smells of coffee(pups) hiding in dark places.try wandering in the dark in a house full of dogs/puppies. lapping water thirstily.one ear cocked,one eye lazily opening, sniffing at insects/ants,sniffing your trousers for other dogs scent. warily welcoming other dogs to the house. marking territory(you know how)leaping up in welcome. chow time,eating keeping one watchfuleye. tails wagging/still. sad looks/alert gaze. agony at losing a pet. memories painful and sweet. patiently waiting for the doctor,,trusting you,"dont leave me here",joyous return home.ah!!! pets with their open unasked affection and trust </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/10/pets~2787024/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-09:/2007/08/09/cricket~2781973/sivakumar1232007-08-09T18:13:21+02:002007-08-09T18:13:21+02:00 <p>is football better .for me cricket.sitting back watching a match on tv,or in the stands watching live.the pitch.field of war between bat and ball.variations-one days,50overs,now 20-20,but test matches wow!lazy square cut,powerful square drive,elegant glance,doughty pull,soaring sixes,perfect timing,beating the outstretched hands of the fielder,bowler's glee/wardance,ambling non striker,swift running berween wickets,stumps in disarray,diving catches,exulting fielders,comradeship,advice fom wicketkeeper,appealing their hearts out,speedster's runup,the fast swinging delivery,the century reaching shot,the crowd's ovation,clapping,rising to your feet and cheering,the scoreboard,time/overs ticking by the nearing target,the record makers/breakers,witty commentaries,the scorer with his facts and figures,the victory lap,sporting in defeat/victory,great batsmen in their heydays,old people's memories of another day(robbins)quixotic umpires,t cameras/slow motion replays,individuality and teamwork,sliding stop while fielding,desperate/diving attempt to reach the crease,wizard acuurate throws,escorting the ball to the boundary,desolation at not reaching the century,nervous nineties,opening partnerships,tailenders battles,googlies,spinners and their webs,fiery pace bowlers,pinch hitting,rock solid defence,joys and sadnesses,agony and ecstasy.ah!!!cricket has it all including miracles.victory from the jaws of defeat. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/09/cricket~2781973/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-08:/2007/08/08/humour~2777324/sivakumar1232007-08-08T20:55:41+02:002007-08-20T19:47:32+02:00 <p>clowns in my childhood. charlie chaplin's slapstick comedies. laurel and hardy. the three stooges. bbc tv comedies. nutty jokes,polish jokes. ha!ha!ha! i will never forget till the day i die. clown is usually the most expert. humour is for all people. the intensity/type may vary. but there is a common feeling of happiness. wodehouse jeeves/wooster/the pig. hee!hee!hee! laughter is the best medicine-reader's digest. how very true. laugh and the world laughs with you. lift your spirits. get back on track in the whirligig of life with its ups and downs. laughter clubs! is it so difficult to laugh? laughing exercises your face muscles/your lungs/heart/stomach. in fact your whole body shakes. laughing policeman-song. spend 10mins daily laughing and see your spirits go up. man was meant to be happy. smile and make others smile. even if they smile/laugh at you. you know your own value. must not forget william by richmal crompton. billy bunter/frank richards(i think)bessie also. cartoons too. let us put some light into our lives. types of laughter.titters,belly laughs,lion toars,hoots,chuckles,donkeys laughter. come on. laugh every day and change yourself and the world. of course not at funerals and suchlike. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/08/humour~2777324/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-08:/2007/08/08/space_travel~2777234/sivakumar1232007-08-08T20:41:14+02:002007-08-08T20:41:14+02:00 <p>since the beginning of known history man has always aspired to reach the stars.in the near future our inheritors will accomplish that.the cost may be terrific.but man has always tried to reach higher and higher.new planets/solar systems/galaxies all are waiting to be found.let us leap from the cloying bonds of earth and go free.satellite communication,computers rocketry research/space shuttle/voyager/mars.surely man is going to the stars.science has played the most important role in this.let us clrat our minds and hearts and reach out to the future.let the dead past bury its dead.science has contributed more to man's life than anything else. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/08/space_travel~2777234/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-07:/2007/08/07/travelling~2770380/sivakumar1232007-08-07T17:14:35+02:002007-08-07T17:15:21+02:00 <p>SINCE I WAS 16,I ALWAYS WANTED TO TRAVEL ON A MOTORCYCLE.FINALLY IN 1995,I STARTED.BOUGHT AN OLD KAWASAKI BAJAJ100CC,89MODEL.REPAIRED IT BIT BY BIT.MY FIRST TRIP WAS 145KM @ 30KMPH AND BACK IN THE SAME DAY{TOTAL 290KM IN 14HRS.THEN520KM @45KMPH-16HRSTHEN 630KM @50KMPH ALL IN ONE DAY.START EARLY MORNING REACH HOME BY 11PMFINALLY I WAS TRAVELLING IN ALL SORTS OF WEATHER/NIGHT/DAY.ALONE.I ENJOYED IT.SIGHT SEEING-WHILE RIDING THE BIKE,FEEL OF RAIN ON MY FACE WHILE TRAVELLING @60-70KMPH,NIGHT WITH MAINLY LORRIES/BUSES,HEADLIGHTS FLASHING/STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT EXCHANGING FLASHES/DIM LIGHTS OF HOUSES IN THE DISTANCE/GOING THRO SLEEPING VILLAGES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT/SEEING THE DAWN/SETTING SUN /MOUNTAINS/HILLS/IN THE EARLY MORNING LIGHT/TWILIGHT/EARLY BIRDS/DARKNESS OF THE ROADS WHEN LIGHTS ARE OFF/YELLOW LINE FLASHING BY IN THE NIGHT/DAY/STEADY ENGINE NOISE THE ONLY COMPANION/ALERTNESS WHEN OVERTAKING SAFELY/INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASHING BY THE ROADSIDE/EARLY MORNING(2-5AM)BREAKDOWNS/ACCIDENTS/HOT SUN ON MY FACE BURNING ME UP/COLD WATER FROM A PUMP/WELL EARLY MORNING/MUSIC FROM A WALKMAN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/07/travelling~2770380/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-07:/2007/08/07/loneliness~2770236/sivakumar1232007-08-07T16:43:10+02:002007-08-20T20:09:53+02:00 <p>one of the greatest fears of everyone is loneliness. and yet we are never alone. unless you are stuck on the moon. everyone is born alone. barring twins and suchlike. and ultimately takes the final walk alone. famous tamil song goes like this.veedu varai vuravu,veethi varai manaivi,kadu varai pillai,kadaisi varai yaro. relations come till the house gate,wife till end of street,children upto cemetery/graveyard,who comes till the last. to avoid loneliness,hall living beings have families,friends. but are we alone always? some people think so. advantages/disadvantages are there.inventions/ideas/great philosophies come to the lonely.music is always there. pets sense your loneliness and give you warm unasked/unpaid friendship. philosophy,ideals,ambitions also help. old people live in our/their memories.lonliness friend or foe. enduring mystery. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/07/loneliness~2770236/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-06:/2007/08/06/temples_in_india~2764847/sivakumar1232007-08-06T17:11:26+02:002007-08-06T17:11:26+02:00 <p>THERE ARE PLACES WHERE THE PRIME LIFE FORCE EXISTS IN DIFFERENT FORMS.ON SUCH PLACES ARE BUILT FAMOUS TEMPLES.OTHERS ARE LOCAL BRANCHES OF THE MAIN TEMPLES.VISITING TEMPLES IS NOT FOR PRAYING ALONE .EXPOSURE TO THE PRIME LIFE FORCE IS THE MAIN THING.MANY PEOPLE GO TO TEMPLES WITHOUT KNOWING THIS BASIC FACT.EACH MAN'S DESIRE/NEED VARIES.SO THE TYPES OF TEMPLES { PRIME LIFE FORCE FORM/FACET/TYPE} VARIES.MAN MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND HIS REAL NEED/DESIRE.THEN ONLY CAN HE VISIT THE RIGHT TEMPLE AND FULFIL HIS NEED/DESIRE.VISITING TEMPLES IS NOT A MUST.MEDITATION ON ONESELF/TRUTH/DUTIES IS ITSELF A WAY OF REALISATION.THERE ARE MANY ROADS TO ONE'S DESTINY- SOME ARE LONG,SOME ARE SHORT.KUMBABHUSHEKAMS(BATHING/CLEANSING THE PRIME LIFE FORCE)RECHARGE THE SPOTS.TEMPLES ALSO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT BUSINESSES(FLOWERS,PICTURES,TALISMANS,MANUFACTURE SALES)SOME FUNCTIONS ARE LINKED WITH THE AGRICULTURAL CROP SEASONS. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/06/temples_in_india~2764847/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-06:/2007/08/06/corruption~2764770/sivakumar1232007-08-06T16:58:38+02:002007-08-06T16:58:38+02:00 <p>IN INDIA,CORRUPTION IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY,THE SAD/FUNNY THING IS,HERE PEOPLE JUSTIFY IT.THERE ARE AS MANY TYPES OF JUSTIFICATION AS TYPES OF CORRUPTION.REASON - SHORTSIGHTEDNESS,IGNORANCE OF EFFECTS OF CORRUPTION.STRESS IS NUMBER ONE BYPRODUCT.INTOLERANCE IS ANOTHER.THE BASIC FEELING OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE IS "I SHOULD HAVE LIFE EASY-SINCE I HAVE SUFFERED/MY PARENTS/PREDECESSORS HAVE SUFFERED.HYPOCRISY IS SAYING ONE THING AND DOING THE OPPOSITE.DEMOCRACY CAN NEVER SURVIVE WHERE THERE IS CORRUPTION.THERE IS NO EXCUSE.MORAL VALUES ARE NON EXISTENT WHERE CORRUPTION EXISTS.FIREMEN IN INDIA HAVE HARDLY BASIC EQUIPMENT.WHEREAS RULERS HAVE UNNECESSARY LUXURIES.RULES ARE MADE TO ENCOURAGE CORRUPTION.LEAD BY EXAMPLE IS NON EXISTENT. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/06/corruption~2764770/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-06:/2007/08/06/fear~2764701/sivakumar1232007-08-06T16:42:25+02:002007-08-20T19:36:05+02:00 <p>fear is the key. book by alistair maclean. fear causes misery,hatred,war. fear of unknown/known dangers . bravery is the conquest of fear.those who live with fear or those who overcome it.who are courageous. fear of all things new - languages,customs,places,peoples. at school/ work.life is full of new things. newness/ change is eternal. so fear is eternal. changes shape,that is all. intensity varies. after the event is over we laugh at our fears. afeects different people differntly. some it motivates,some it demolishes. others maintain status quo. fear of ridicule,laws,society,life. and yet add s ,pronounce it fears as fierce and see what you require to overcome it.some fears have saved humanity. fear of fire kept wild animals away. fear of society's laws have kept generations on the right track for a better human life. fear of unknown has motivated so many to make new discoveries. fear of people has motivated many comedians. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/06/fear~2764701/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-06:/2007/08/06/marriage~2764097/sivakumar1232007-08-06T14:52:35+02:002007-08-20T19:40:44+02:00 <p>In India thereis this practice of looking for brides/bridegrooms.it is called arranged marriage.today it has gone online .presently i am looking for a bride through a website.it is very tiring.before marriage if i am tired then what happens after marriage?everyday spending 2 hours looking is not my idea of fun.marriage is a serious business.it is better in so many ways to select the right partner for life.humour is a must.at all times a cool head is another essential.that is why i have been postponing marriage.to tell the truth it frightens me.in fact right now everything frightens me.reading newspapers,negotiating traffic,future,violence,ill mannered people.i envy those who are married.they have a lot of courage. marriage is a way of ensuring a safe society.like companies/armies so is society.continuity of humanity is another. sad thing, a lot of decent people do not get married. marriage is a great adventure. of course a lot of planning has to go into it to make it a success. and yet there will be a lot of unplanned surprises in store. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/06/marriage~2764097/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:general123.blog.co.uk,2007-08-02:/2007/08/02/religion~2744715/sivakumar1232007-08-02T16:48:02+02:002007-08-02T16:48:02+02:00 <p>most everything is based/blamed on religion.is that true?reason could be inelasticity of religion.generally all religions have a god,holy book and most important fixed rules.anybody who sets up a religion makes rules on dress,timings,methods/places of worship.by stating one true god,onr book,one method,automatically other ways are declared wrong,evil,stupid.is that correct.when praising oneself,one automatically denounces/degrades others.the same here with religion.if god is everywhere,can he/she not exist in trees{nature-ecology/environment}earth,air.water,space.food habits,dress,lifestyle,likes/dislikes vary.reason-climate,availability of foodstuffs,clothing,income,location,education type/level.is it possible or essential that everything should be the same.VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE.live your life the way you can,let others live.good.humanity can never eat,dress,live,speak,love,talk,dream, &c THE SAME WAY.FIRSTLY LIFE!!! WOULD BE BORING!!!SECONDLY LIFE WOULD BE NON EXISTENT. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://general123.blog.co.uk/2007/08/02/religion~2744715/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>