S. Venkatachalapathy

We get our relatives without our choice. However we are bound to maintain a very good relationship at least with very close relatives. Nowadays, our free time is occupied by television and the programs are so captivating that we even fail to do our routines. We plan our routines according to the TV programs. Sometimes we skip our meal and sit awake late night also.   The computer literate youngsters and even oldies are glued to social media and are connected with ‘n’ number of friends. Many of them are not going to be of any use except for chatting, increasing the scores on ‘likes’ and sharing some interesting links. The ‘n’ in many cases is a three digit numeral. The time required to attend our office is also enormous when we take into account the time we spend in commuting to and fro. The competition and office politics are so fierce that we have to take home-work. We have to work from homes at times since we are wirelessly connected to our office through interne...

A friend of mine wished me Happy Deepavali for next twelve years starting with this year, Another one wished me to be blessed with 16 fortunes as defined by Indian mythology, There was an offer for CASH defined as C- care, A-affection, S-smiles and H-hugs, There were fountain crackers and butterflies wishing colourful Deepavali through SMS The wishes came from north,east, south and west surrounding me in all directions The close ones called me over phone to express the best wishes and get wished spontaneously The air and ether are filled with waves of happy wishes available to all and in plenty Now it is my turn to share all these with all those whom I meet through this post, When we earn more we get tuned to share and become joyous in giving and sharing It appears that festivals are there to give and share and not to look for what we get. Let me be blessed with the joy of sharing that is eternal and could even be immortal. ( The 16 fortunes ar...

I enjoyed this conversation between my mom and my nephew at his home. The boy is about 4 years old. My mom told him that she was leaving with me to my home. The little guy readily accepted with only one condition that my dad (his grandpa) should not leave with her. My mom asked, why that he allowed her to go, when he is not allowing his grandpa? The little guy gave an astonishing reply that grandpa takes him to school every day and fixes his toys and bicycle. His mother takes care of him and his dad brings money, dress and things he needs. Grandma neither gives him anything, does not do any work for him but only causes him hindrance for watching his favorite TV channels. He seemed to explain what value added relationship means. From childhood we learn to expect many things from others and respect only those who can provide us with what we expect. I like to test the effect of smile many times,may be as a hobby. When ever I go to a shop I take care to look directly in to the ey...