The Quintessential Ratan Tata And The Dialogue Of Connect In India And World

The Quintessential Ratan Tata And The Dialogue Of Connect In India And World

Having lived a life to steer ahead the Tata Group Ratan Tata handled responsibilities as and when they came with enough spunk and let the Group sail and 33 years at the top were bountiful to bring a turnaround in its fortunes and raise A Script Of Fortitude And Tenacity. Ratan Tata was the one who won't let challenges go unnoticed and bring to the table ideas that just not lifted the sentiments in and around equally bringing good tidings to those who had least connect with him or his Group. Ratan Tata was on a voyage to Discover India, Discover World and in this pursuit he not only gained cheerleaders as well as expressing gratitude to those who had expanded footprints of the Group across world. There was ample dose of charisma built around him and he was not the one to get carried away. A man with feet firm on the ground the liberalisation opening act of 1991 in India coincided with he at the helm and here was a business entrepreneur and out and out philanthropist who knew pretty well where to divulge and where not to digress. 

Learnt A Lot From Founding Fathers

Having learnt a lot from Founding Fathers and pantheon of leaders writing the rule book he took into his stride the moments of joy and flash of uncertainty with equal aplomb. Be it a shaky concern he wished to bring under his umbrella or a firm with not that rosy outlook he knew the challenges and consternations inside out and thereby let those fledgling companies cruise with a new thunder. If at home he could not endear himself to a set of audience that didn't baffle him a bit and yet he was too tied to the idea that a medical centre do come up in States like in East India. Philanthropic Fortress he won't see it dwindling and here he put his best foot forward to get it going. Philanthropy Endeavours the Group cherished from Jamshedji Tata Days and his Great Grand Son Ratan Tata was no different. 

Tall Achievements From Salt To Software To Society

Ratan Tata would be remembered for selfless service to the nation and the world and putting society before self was all season disposition. For A Group known for tall achievements from Salt To Software To Society Ratan Tata's Dialogue Of Connect was unhindered and unwavering. A man of simple means who kept away from all acts that mirrored ostentation his legacy can be carried forward if similar Article of Faith has adherents who all are at the helm now. From Tata Steel To Tata Consultancy Services all gained from his insights and this exertion of bringing a balance between balance sheets and societal buoyancy should be the way forward. 

Let The Fruit Bloom Even In Adverse Footing And Here Now World Divided Part By Part

Ratan Tata would continue to live in the hearts of millions across world and his larger message Let The Fruit Bloom Even In Adverse Footing should nudge the Group and its underlining goals. Prospects of a world order literally disrobed in a unipolar world did not make the Group skip success and now in a world divided part by part Ratan Tata's Vision spelt in action and spirit becomes all the more necessary to stick to. 

Ratan Tata's departure from the scene would make most wonder the man who knew it all how he could leave us so soon. Those who had the fortune to come in contact with him and those who had the fortune to know from reams of newsprint dedicated to the man over decades find themselves lonely at this hour and miss imprints of a man who knew where to begin and where to stop. The magnetism that he invoked over decades was much due to disciplined upbringing he had and here restraint conduct side by side would be occasions to watch out for. A Man With A Golden Heart, A Man With Reservoir Of Ideas And A Man Willing To Go By The Script He Chose Ratan Tata Would Remain In Memory For Eon. 

Gaining A Glimpse Of Lord Govinda In Tirumala; Iran And Lebanon Have To Act And Islamic Nations Should Unite

Gaining A Glimpse Of Lord Govinda In Tirumala; Getting Things On Track On Tirumala Laddus;  Iran And Lebanon Have To Act And Islamic Nations Should Unite 

Having gained Sarva Darshan Token for Tirumala Darshan In Srinivasam Complex In Tirupati it became apparent that to get the first mover advantage one need to be in the queue by 11 PM as the counter for the same opened at 2 AM sharp. With counter numbers well beyond seven it came handy for devotees to get the requisite token in nick of time. Mind you by 4 AM all the tokens for the same day get well and truly disbursed with little or no hint that one could get token for the same day. It was a Monday and the rush too grand and not revolting and this much in visibility. 

I Would Remain Ever Grateful To Lord Govinda Of Tirumala

I would remain ever grateful to Lord Govinda of Tirumala for getting me the token and reporting time not all that odd and it was 6 PM in the evening. After exiting from Srinivasam Complex in Tirupati I visited Friends Tea Centre only to discover the guys who were there the previous year had left and handed over the centre to a new bunch of people who all could not make out what I desired and what should be delivered. Strong Black Tea followed one after another and prior to that milk and here one need to note in entire South India that I have accessed pure milk is difficult to gain and milk mixed with water is what one comes across quite often. There are no restaurants which at odd time like 4 AM ever ready to disburse authentic milk and here one has to settle for somewhat spurious one and that doesn't bode well. The new set of staff at this Tea Centre that came into play was a tad different from previous one and the previous one was by and large honest and by no means rude. After taking tea and milk and biding time as I could not leave for Tirumala given the reporting clarity and thereby I visited nearby spots in P K Layout. 

Leaving For Tirumala With Sarva Darshan Token In Hand

As the clock struck 12 PM I stepped out from my lodge only to discover that none of the buses going to Tirumala were willing to offer transport and I better walk to Tirupati bus stand. The ride started at 12.26 and I reached Tirumala at 1.12 PM. Walked all the way to ATGH Circle and reached there at 1.55. Fervently waited for the gates to open for 6 PM devotees and as a Telugu Family (Telugu Is Largely Spoken In Andhra Pradesh State And Telangana State In South India) divulged that TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam) personnel were allowing inside those who have 5 PM reporting time I hoped we were reaching a circle of certainty. Finally the Gates opened for 6 PM devotees at 3.45 PM. The said queue stops at 4.10. Starts again at 4.30. Stops again at 4.40. Starts again at 5.05 and reach Sarva Darshan Token Checking Point at 5.10. At 5.15 the queue again stops moving only to start at 6. Reach Compartments after 6.20 (There Are No Less Than 20 Compartments Here) and here we have to wait almost till 8 PM. 

Reaching Lord Govinda Temple's Sanctum Sanctorum And Gaining A Glimpse

When the gates open at 8 the crowd is too excited and shouting the name of Lord Govinda. From here at 8 to reach sanctum sanctorum (Bangaru Vakili) it takes 1 hour 23 minutes. Sometime after 9.23 I am in sanctum sanctorum and having sighted Lord Govinda I put in the prayers. Once having come out of sanctum sanctorum I begin to essay thoughts near to Vayu Lord. I come out of temple at 10.01. Take bus at 10.55 and reach Tirupati at 11.40 PM. The desire to gain a glimpse of Lord Govinda truly fulfilled and I won't have asked for anything more. Lord Govinda has been guiding this world and he keeps a tab on whereabouts of those who are out to wreck peace and bring a bad name to humanity. With Tirumala pilgrimage almost done I wonder when I would have another opportunity to cheer the Lord by getting a glimpse and here it all rests with the Lord.

Coming To Tirumala Laddus And The Road Ahead

Coming to Tirumala Laddus the best recourse would be to stop the distribution with immediate effect. Let this ban be in place for at least three months. During this time all those business houses who are wishing to offer pure and pure oil only for preparation of Tirumala Laddus be told to send their sample and once they undergo testing the best and by no means adulterated oil be accepted. Howsoever steep the charges they upload it should be accepted. Even if this endeavour takes more than three months so be it. And once the oil has been tested and meet all standards let the preparation of Fresh Tirumala Laddus begin with a rider that every month sample of Tirumala Laddus would be send for testing to keep at bay any misdoing. How could one mix oil (Ghee) with animal fat and pig oil? Let the present stock of Tirumala Laddus be taken away from distribution centre in Tirumala to a faraway place so that the new stock as and when it comes has no shades of impropriety. Tirumala Laddus are sacred and keeping this in mind right from testing the oil (Ghee) that one is offering and make the sample undergo testing every month. Let the sample of Tirumala Laddus too be tested every month to make it doubly sure that everything is fine here. More importantly the place where Tirumala Laddus are prepared and stored surprise checks be carried out to check any impropriety. 

The carpenter and contractor who were engaged here were at the beck and call of men in khakhi and willing to do their bidding. Men in Khakhi could stoop to this low and give us sleepless nights one never imagined. Some have been fleeced and by a huge amount. Half of problems in this society are because of these men and one wonders why Govt At The Centre encourages such acts. Govt At The Centre You Have Given Pain To Those Who Desire For Peace. Lord Govinda Is Watching All Such Dirty Deeds. 

Listening To Mahalaya Songs In Bangla 

Listening To Mahalaya Songs In Bangla Language  From Mahalaya (Mahishasura Mardini) by Birendra Krishna Bhadra to Jago Durga by Dwijen Mukhopadhyay to Chandipath give us peace. Most Of News Channels Emanating From West Bengal berate the State Govt for reasons unknown. Why this bias and what for? State Govt has done good work and one should appreciate that. These news channels should at least try to show achievements of West Bengal State Govt. Junior Medics should call of their strike and attend to their duties for the common good. 

For how long bulldozer demolition continue in the country and bring suffering to the common man. You are demolishing hamlets of those who raised with hard earned income and with a wish to stay for themselves as well as for coming generation. In the garb of bringing justice innocent people are being targeted. 

High Time Islamic Nations In Middle East Got United And Extended Full Support To Iran And Lebanon; We Can't Afford Another Gaza

Coming to Middle East one wonders why there is no unity among Islamic Nations. It is high time Islamic Nations got united and extended full support to Lebanon and Iran. Iran needs to hit out at Gaza Invader with full force and here the Islamic Nations in the region should do the necessary backing and stay away from rigmarole. Had it not been for US tacit support to Israel things won't have drifted this far. First the invader invaded Gaza and led to displacement of 10 million people and in Lebanon itself 1.2 million have been displaced. We can't afford another Gaza and here the aggressor and those in complicity should be stopped in their tracks. Iran and Islamic Nations Like Saudi Arabia should reset their ties and most won't hesitate to admit what injustice has visited Iran same can happen to other nations in the region as well. Iran and Saudi Arabia you have to come to the dais for Middle East Cause. Let Islamic Nations Unite And Give A Befitting Reply To Gaza Invader. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Having Reached Tirupati In South India and Thoughts On Indian Railways And Road Traffic; Cheers To Hindustan Times

Having Reached Tirupati In South India and Thoughts On Indian Railways And Road Traffic; Cheers To Hindustan Times

Having reached Tirupati the bus ride from City Of Bengaluru was tiring enough and seeking a room in a lodge was all I looked forward to. Room which should by all means be tidy clean and surroundings need not be necessarily green. It wasn't hard to find one with room number 308 the new port to reflect on days gone by. It was time to look back on a journey which started from the City Of Delhi covering theatres as varied as Prashanthi Nilayam (Andhra Pradesh State), Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh State) and Bengaluru (Karnataka State) - and all these hep and happening places of South India. 

Any Rescheduling Meant Rewriting The Rules Of The Game

The ride itself from Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin Station; Hazrat Nizamuddin Shrine Is Nearby) to Prashanthi Nilayam made one wondered whether the odd time the train (Bengaluru Rajdhani) touched the desired destination could be changed for the convenience of passengers. Passengers who were wise enough to descend on Prashanthi Nilayam from across globe and more so on November 23. That recourse to change in train  timing was a tall order given the thick traffic that railway tracks were subjected to and any rescheduling would have meant rewriting the rules of the game for trains emerging from Delhi and bound for Bengaluru. 

For Entire Set Of Journey The Train Doesn't Touch Coastal Belt

For the entire set of journey the said train doesn't touch coastal belt and for those doing the same the tracks getting washed away in view of high tide and rains could come in at any point of time. Gaining insights into working of railways wasn't all that tedious and here on a range of issues the railways had to set its house in order. From maintaining hygiene to replacing bumpy coaches and tracks the task is cut out. This is not undermining the efforts the railways have made in this direction but more needed to be done with clinical precision. From train attendant to food attendant it should be made mandatory that they be at least graduate so that conversation need not be coarse and crude.  Indian Railways carry truckload of passengers and to expect moon would be imprudent and unwarranted. But the budget that is at their disposal and earnings they make from freight to sale of tickets a beginning can be made to make the conversation around railways more fitting and decent. Railways have to watch out for safety of tracks to signalling system that in due course of time shouldn't get incapacitated. Expectations from this sector isn't exorbitant and flagging these issues merit attention.

Road Discipline Came In For Praise

The bus ride from Bengaluru took away the thoughts on railways and here road discipline once you leave outskirts of Bengaluru was something to praise. No speeding vehicles and space meant for every mode of transport irrespective of quantum of traffic flow. The highway I was in had a declining traffic base and none whatsoever any vehicle going in wrong lane or in opposite direction. There were less and less chances of mishaps and those at the wheels crafty and brainy chaps. Whatever be the goals during afternoon the rush hour traffic is nearly absent and one is in awe of such outlook and wonders whether Big Cities Like Delhi and Mumbai can hope to regale the audience with such traffic skate. 

The Tirumala Tryst And Gaining Sarva Darshan Token From Srinivasam Complex

Coming back to arrival in Tirupati, the Tirumala Tryst is all about getting to gain a glimpse of Lord Govinda (Lord Venkateshwar) and here I was in Tirupati to get going. Here thoughts were on Sarva Darshan Token and the success factor to the same. In P K Layout opposite Srinivasam Complex in Tirupati there are slew of lodges and their tariffs varying from point to point depending on amenities they can bring on table. Some notable ones are Triveni Residency, KRK Residency, Vaishnavi Residency, Sairam Residency, ERR Residency and others. Not to miss out on SUPRABATH TOWERS where the stay the previous year in July was most comforting to say the least. As the evening drew in I had my meals and retired to the bed as I had to get up early in the morning. No sooner the clock struck 11 PM disturbances next to my room began to take a new colour and filthy words in Oriya (Oriya language is spoken in State Of Odisha) could be audible. I kept to myself and did not step out. By 2 AM I was next to Srinivasam Complex only to discover some carrying Sarva Darshan Token. I could not make out what all was happening as these tokens begin to get disbursed not before 4 AM. Once inside Srinivasam Complex I could see huge collection of people in queue and as I joined the same I could collect Sarva Darshan token at 3.30 AM. Nowadays Sarva Darshan counters open at 2 AM and queue for the same begin to form from 11 PM. There are in all nine counters dishing out these tokens and reporting time on my token was 6 PM. It was much better than the previous time when reporting time was 11 PM and staying in touch with ATGH circle at that time was nigh impossible. With 6 PM reporting time in ATGH Circle in Tirumala I was elated and thanked Lord Govinda for being helpful. 

Cheers To Hindustan Times

Cheers to Leading Newspaper of New Delhi Hindustan Times for completing 100 years. Hundred years and going strong with each passing year and this is a vivid testament to the fact that those at the helm have done a wonderful job for reaching this feat. My best wishes would always be with Hindustan Times, staff members and family members and kudos to them for letting this happen. Had it not been for visionary leadership this feat would have remained a pipe dream. Hindustan Times has chased goals year after year and in centuries to come it would remain the LEADER IN PRINT MEDIA.  Again My Best Wishes And We Expect More Wonders From This Empire. 

Controversy swirling around Tirumala Ladoos is highly unfortunate. There was no need to go public on this issue and if there was adulterated oil it should have been replaced. Let adulterated oil be replaced and here I still believe the sanctity of Tirumala Ladoos won't see any erosion. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Stay In Puttaparthi And Leaving For Tirumala In Andhra Pradesh State In South India

Stay In Puttaparthi And Leaving For Tirumala In Andhra Pradesh State In South India

Having reached Puttaparthi and taken a room in Rangasai Lodge in Chitravathi Road I wondered why Bengaluru Rajdhani came on Platform 2 when the scheduled arrival from The Big City Of Delhi is on Platform One. Automan Mr Lakshmipati was kind enough to provide the ride and there was no single vehicle to be spotted at this odd hour. The room allotted in lodge was 404 with stay in this town for three days looking to be sure. Here mornings begin early with those pushing the tea, milk cart to push sales in abundance even before 4 AM sets in. Taking milk and tea I came across a boy who had come from Pratap Nagar probably in North Delhi to be a volunteer for sizeable number of days. These milk, tea carts personnel often used to yell Sai Ram Tea Coffee with a bid to rope in as number of customers as possible. They would be at their stalls well past seven with a reminder that tea and coffee disbursed here could bring spring in the steps. 

Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Has Resonated Through Decades

Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness, Help Ever Hurt Never messages have resonated through decades in Puttaparthi with Bhagwan (Sathya Sai) having all along maintained that Service To Man Is Service To God. Puttaparthi basking in the glory of feats attained by Bhagwan and rescue coming as and when required. Puttaparthi continues to draw people in droves mirroring the fact Bhagwan is here to guide us and inbuilt is the faith to take a journey that is flanked by flag of spiritualism. Ever since Bhagwan departed his presence is still felt in every nook and cranny underlining the import of leading a life of simplicity. Money comes and goes, morality comes and grows goaded one to think on the need to usher in a better world for future generations and their attempts not stymied by commercialisation stripes.  Puttaparthi would continue to be a humble town not necessarily in the coming decades to be besotted by adventurism of 21st century, a century where climate change hullabaloo to climate cane crew look to be mind-boggling and overwhelming. Puttaparthi is light and elementary and those who mark their attendance here are simple beings with trivial wonders even bringing cheers. People from far flung areas come here and connections from Delhi take more than a day with some train schedule looking funny given the odd time they touch Prasanthi Nilayam. Some are lucky enough to come and leave after paying obeisance to Bhagwan the same day as their place of residence is not that far.

Rush Hour As One Day Was National Holiday

As for the stay punctuated with visits to Bhagwan Samadhi (Bhagwan Resting Place) the rush hour was to do with the fact that one of the days was national holiday and young students having come from all across Andhra Pradesh State with this town ushering in three-day fest. Rendition of devotional songs here to stay in the morning and evening sessions and on discipline parameter it fares well. Besides this the innumerable touchdown at West India Canteen And North India Canteen threw one back to the era when Bhagwan was visible to one all and paying regular visits to Devotional Song Hall. 

Leaving For Bengaluru To Go Further To Tirumala

The day I am supposed to leave which is Saturday I pay visit to Lord Ganesh Idol in temple premises and here there are constructive thoughts invoking Lord Govinda's name of Tirumala. Perhaps they have made out I would be visiting Lord Govinda temple in Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh State. Automan Mr Prakash drops me at Prasanthi Nilayam Station with having sighted on the way air strip that has not been thrown open to public. Mr Prakash is well mannered and so is the station master who divulges the coach position of A1. The train to Bengaluru comes well after 8.30 AM and I board with an intent to get to Tirumala as early as possible. The train reaches Bengaluru at 11.40 and as I descend stairs there is a young woman acting as ticket checking personnel. Automan Mr Murthy drops me at Vasuda Residency on S C Road opposite to Movieland Theatre Majestic. The stay in this lodge is least comforting and I try to adjust despite series of irritants. Next day I leave for Tirupati with fervent prayers to Lord Govinda (Lord Venkateshwar) that I get the requisite invite from his sanctum sanctorum (Bangaru Vakili). Airavat is the name of bus service plying between Bengaluru and Tirupati. Though the bus left at 9.25 AM it is in and around Bengaluru city till 10.40. The bus finally reaches Tirupati at 2.55 PM and I am in lodge by 3.15. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Pudhya Varshi Lavkar Ya (Lord Ganesh Festival In India)

Pudhya Varshi Lavkar Ya (Lord Ganesh Festival In India))

As Lord Ganesh Idols take the procession route everyone prays Lord Ganesh comes next year soon. Next year to shower blessings and leave tales of eminence. Lord Ganesh we pray for a world order that is at peace with itself and with enough cushion. Right across Maharashtra State In India the Lord Ganesh Festival has been a tad different and praiseworthy and watched by billions across world. Lord Ganesh simple saying is be truthful and help those who are in distress. Lord Ganesh brings the requisite momentum in life and let each one of us acknowledge that. Lord Ganesh We Adore You. 

From Sangli to Kohlapur, from Sholapur to Ahmednagar, from Pune to Mumbai each and every quarter was draped in colour that Lord Ganesh adores. Lalbaugcha Raja  procession in particular would be watched with keen interest. These 10 days were wonderful with each resident of Maharashtra State reposing faith in Lord Ganesh and praying for the well being of all. There are so many issues to sort out, so many agendas to stick to. In this commotion sometimes people lose the tale and it is Lord Ganesh that brings the much-needed guiding light. 

Lord Ganesh and his adherents don't differentiate anyone on the basis of religion and colour. There are some at the helm who are driving divide and rule vehicle undermining the very ethos that Lord  Ganesh is identified with. May Lord Ganesh rescue this planet from such ideology and give fillip to flowers of diversity.

Pudhya Varshi Lavkar Ya.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Pudhya Varshi Lavkar Ya

Pudhya Varshi Lavkar Ya

As Lord Ganesh Idols take the procession route everyone prays Lord Ganesh comes next year soon. Lord Ganesh we pray for a world order that is at peace with itself and with enough cushion. Right across Maharashtra State In India the Lord Ganesh Festival has been a tad different and praiseworthy and watched by billions across world. 

Pudhya Varshi Lavkar Ya.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Sitaram Yechury Whom We Knew

Sitaram Yechury Whom We Knew

Sitaram Yechury was a man of masses. He had a heart of gold and was accessible to one and all. He rose through the ranks to be party general secretary. With leftist leanings he knew pretty well what issues bothered the common man and from where the solution could possibly come from. A man who was adored by the masses and the one who brought to the table precious wisdom that never ever err in life and be as simple as possible. A leader who traversed length and breadth of country to understand the pain the common man was in; he had the pulse of the gathering he addressed and knew inside out of a country that had gained freedom with its share of strain and stress and least to go awry despite bouts of suffering it was subjected to. 

Sitaram Yechury was a visionary and a man who could connect with any soul on the street with ease and never to lose faith in the system that grappled with its share of issues. A soft-spoken soul with a heart of gold he and his admirers had contingency plan in pipeline whenever challenges emanated from any quarter. Sitaram Yechury would be remembered for selfless service rendered to the nation and his clarion call to secular forces to unite to keep nation afloat always came in nick of time. A leader with feet firmly on ground his departure from the scene makes the world lose a visionary and India a beloved leader. Sitaram Yechury quite often goaded the treasury benches to roll out schemes that could take away the commotion the common man was in and in this endeavour he had mixed innings. Salute a leader and salute a captain of the ship who championed the cause of masses without break and salute a chieftain who played immaculate innings that evoked admiration.