Month: February 2010
My Letters – GULF NEWS – Student clocks up Dh356,000 in speeding fines
My Letters – GULF NEWS – Student clocks up Dh356,000 in speeding fines
Dubai: A Saudi Arabian student has clocked up fines totaling more than Dh356,000, a traffic official said on Sunday.
The fines started being issued in early 2008 until the present day, and the student was issued with more fines on a daily basis, according to Major General Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Director, General Department of Traffic, Dubai Police.
Mostly issued for speeding, the student didn’t take the 400 fines seriously, and consistently ignored them.
He was located and called into the Traffic Department, whereupon his vehicle and license were confiscated. He will have to pay Dh100,000 to release his vehicle.
To read the original news, please click here to visit Gulf News online
My online comments as follows:
Amazing to read this news. It is strange that there was no system to check and control his driving around until he accumulated such a huge fine. Well, he or rather his parents are generous to set aside a special budget for Traffic offense for their son. I am sure, there may be more such drivers around averaging either more or less his record. I hope the authorities do initiate a control measure to monitor fines getting accumulated to car registration plates and licenses and to put hold on their driving immediately and cease the cars and their licenses along with other measures to make sure he never sits behind the wheel here in UAE.
To read my letters to the news, please bookmark and visit Letters to the Editor
Joy for Afghanistan, heartbreak for UAE – My Letters – THE NATIONAL
My Letters – THE NATIONAL – Joy for Afghanistan, heartbreak for UAE
Dear Sirs,
My congratulations to the UAE Cricket team for their impressive performance at the Twenty 20 qualifier matches. The last two matches, i.e against Ireland and Afghanistan have been painful for the nations progress towards the journey to West Indies. However, the tournament has been an inspiring one for all the young aspiring members of ICC. I am sure, UAE team will take this experience along with them for their place in other big tournaments coming up.
For Afghanistan, well done and this is a gift to the nation and it’s ordirnary citizen who are fighting a two pronged battle – on one side the terrorist and on the other side the peace keepers. They need a deserving ocassion and venue to cheer on something, and what more than their entry into world cricket.
Best regards,
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
To read the orginal article, please visit THE NATIONAL dated 14 February 2010
Thanks to authorities concerned – Lorries to take Sheikh Khalifa Bridge from Thursday
Thanks to authorities concerned – Lorries to take Sheikh Khalifa Bridge from Thursday
Lorries travelling between Musaffah and the Meena Port area will be banned from driving through the city centre, authorities said yesterday.
From Thursday, lorries coming from the industrial area should travel to the port area via the recently opened Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and vice versa, Abu Dhabi Municipality said. Those who break the rule will be fined, the authority said in a statement, though fine amounts were not disclosed.
A news in this regards has been published in THE NATIONAL dated 15 February 2010.
You may see below some effort made in this regard to reduce a traffic problem prevailed within the city.
Frozen Passengers at Terminal 1 – My Letters – THE NATIONAL
My Letters – THE NATIONAL – Frozen Passengers at Terminal 1
To read my letters to the news, please bookmark and visit Letters to the Editor
Letters on my letters – Positive Energy – Khaleej Times Dt 13 February 2010
Letters on my letters – Positive Energy – Khaleej Times Dt 13 February 2010
To read my letters to the news, please bookmark and visit Letters to the Editor
My Name is Khan – a review
My Name is Khan – a review
Movie: My Name Is Khan
Director: Karan Johar
Actors: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol
A movie which I went in with lots of expectation after the recent debate and action created by political and film personalities.
Shah Rukh Khan playing the lead role “Rizwan Khan” and Kajol as his partner.
Screenplay by Shibani Bhatija is interesting, however at times lagging and a test of patience.
The movie touches the 9/11 myths and tries to capitalise from the anti-muslim agenda emanating against all peace loving Muslims world-wide. Shah Rukh Khan in this movie, I believe is trying to project himself as a character actor and tries to justify the mannerism of patient with autism. He succeeds in it, and may be this is one of the projects where he tries to display a serious role oriented performance than his usual touch of humour here and there. After watching it, I felt, is this an attempt to project himself over Amir Khan as who is the best expressive actor in the field.
Kajol as Mandira, gave a graceful self and bring back the golden touch of beautiful presence and calibre of our beautiful actors of yester years. Her come back is really marvellous and classy.
The child artists Yuvaan Makaar who played as their son Sam (Sameer) played a commendable role in the movie and at times scored even better than both of them. Kudos to this little talent. Tanay Chadda as young SRK also did a great job.
Zarina Wahab as his mother in her short role was superb.
Nice music, especially the background scores and the Tabala beats for the songs Tere Naina, outstanding. It has also a well choreographed dance scene in which SRK trying to dance with his autism disabilities and the emotions projected throughout are excellent.
Sabu Cyril’s set created an outstanding effect of the flood and devastation scenes. However, it could have been a bit more realistically captured by thoughtful camera presentation.
Overall, the movie provides an interesting viewing although it does require lots of patience to sit through certain stages of it. Those who go to movies for pure entertainment purpose may stay out of it. This is a serious stuff and do convey messages to the society and the world around that human beings should not be treated according to religion and topographic orientation. Daring attempt by Sharukh Khan and Karan Johar for trying out something different this time than their usual projects.
Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
11 Feb 2010
My Name is Khan – a review
My Name is Khan – a review
Movie: My Name Is Khan
Director: Karan Johar
Actors: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol
A movie which I went in with lots of expectation after the recent debate and action created by political and film personalities.
Shah Rukh Khan playing the lead role “Rizwan Khan” and Kajol as his partner.
Screenplay by Shibani Bhatija is interesting, however at times lagging and a test of patience.
The movie touches the 9/11 myths and tries to capitalise from the anti-muslim agenda emanating against all peace loving Muslims world-wide. Shah Rukh Khan in this movie, I believe is trying to project himself as a character actor and tries to justify the mannerism of patient with autism. He succeeds in it, and may be this is one of the projects where he tries to display a serious role oriented performance than his usual touch of humour here and there. After watching it, I felt, is this an attempt to project himself over Amir Khan as who is the best expressive actor in the field.
Kajol as Mandira, gave a graceful self and bring back the golden touch of beautiful presence and calibre of our beautiful actors of yester years. Her come back is really marvellous and classy.
The child artists Yuvaan Makaar who played as their son Sam (Sameer) played a commendable role in the movie and at times scored even better than both of them. Kudos to this little talent. Tanay Chadda as young SRK also did a great job.
Zarina Wahab as his mother in her short role was superb.
Nice music, especially the background scores and the Tabala beats for the songs Tere Naina, outstanding. It has also a well choreographed dance scene in which SRK trying to dance with his autism disabilities and the emotions projected throughout are excellent.
Sabu Cyril’s set created an outstanding effect of the flood and devastation scenes. However, it could have been a bit more realistically captured by thoughtful camera presentation.
Overall, the movie provides an interesting viewing although it does require lots of patience to sit through certain stages of it. Those who go to movies for pure entertainment purpose may stay out of it. This is a serious stuff and do convey messages to the society and the world around that human beings should not be treated according to religion and topographic orientation. Daring attempt by Sharukh Khan and Karan Johar for trying out something different this time than their usual projects.
Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
11 Feb 2010
No News edition 21 – A journey from No to Yes
No News edition 21 – A journey from No to Yes
Dear Friends,
Welcome to read the 21st issue of No News.
It has been a long break since I touched the No News magazine. Although, I have been coming out to you through various other forms, this is one special section of my creativity which I cherish doing. It is similar to asking anyone interested in cricket about the beauty and enjoyment of playing and following a Test match. This gives me sufficiently large space to promote what I am promoting all the time in a detailed way than what I do every day. Of course, it all comes to certain small and mundane things of creativity, safety, social values or “whatever”, as someone could leisurely write and read off.
Inspire: No matter if the world stand still, continue with what I am doing. This is what I am trying to do these days. I do it from within, for my own enjoyment. As you see it, I do not do what I don’t enjoy and here is another edition of No News detailing those simple efforts in my own way.
I always believe that an individual’s life must benefit society. There should be some social purpose along with personal. Otherwise, according to me it remains meaningless. We are all in some way or another, blessed with worldly fortunes of different kind. Do not remain contended at that point.
During my journey carrying the Team 1 and Talent Share banners, I have faced several obstacles. However, I did not deter. What inspired me were some simple steps of encouragement or support from those whom I interact with. Like, the words of one of my friend, who calls me at the middle of the night and tells me, Ramesh, there is a problem with the check-in system at the airport. I have identified corrective solutions for it, and have taken pictures of the present conditions. Please help me to submit it to the right authorities, so that the conditions could be improved in future. Or my friend, who write to me with photos saying that in his area, there are no playgrounds for children. But there is an open space which could be converted to a small playground. How do we go about it? Or another one more interesting an sms from a friend – “I just remembered you when I’m sitting in the most “annoying” place where we feel ashamed to be an Indian – The Indian Consulate Dubai -. (those who have gone there will agree with him)…. These are inspiring gestures that shows that they silently acknowledge to a few of the constructive social efforts I have been diligently carrying out for the last few years. There are some others too, like my son, who takes away the small note pad and pencil I keep handy in my car, when he notices a traffic arrogance happening in front of our car, to note down the time, place and car details. Because for sure he knows, I would have already memorised even the smaller details of it for reporting. There are pros and cons to it, and I do always look from all the angles before coming out with an action, which I initiate to the well being for a larger group, whoever it may be.
Many times, small action leads to bigger joyous happening. One such event that is happening around is the Team 1 Talent Share birthday celebrations. A suggestion by one of the participating member taken in the right spirit by all members is bringing joy to several young members and their families. To the extent, it made me happy when I listened to a friend who told me a conversation that happened at his home the other day. He told me, “my son is very happy nowadays. Because all these years his birthday used to fall on school holidays, and now yesterday, when I came from office, he was excited to tell me – Dad, this year I am going to celebrate my birthday in a big way with my friends at Talent Share.” His words conveyed the sense of oneness prevailing there and a feeling of assurance that his share of small joy will be taken care in a bigger way by all the members of Talent Share. It is a kind of confidence built over the period of this selfless journey.
Yes, the journey began in a small and singular way is gaining momentum and reaching bigger and wider regions and masses. Many of the individual talent that remained within four walls are now common names. We all know their style, character and attitude and orientations. This is a sustained process and you will agree that it is not possible to reach this far without dedication. Creativity and that too at this pace does require a sense of devotion and that is what is exhibited regularly.
When I encourage and nurture these young ones, I do remember clearly my own childhood, the limitations, the good and bad, the limited opportunities and guidance pool available. I remember and remind myself very well – the journey of a little boy, who fumbled and responded in feeble voice those days when the cane weaving, cigarette smelling hands of his class teacher passes by. I do remember all the time, the little boy, who loved to listen to stories at night, sucking one thumb and playing ganchira with the other hand. Those are the rejuvenating thoughts for my never-ending spirit to nurture these young ones, each one of whom I cherish and carry along.
Create an attitude at heart with intentions of welfare and selflessness added to it. This is the prime thought when there is some action happening from my side. In our epics, stories indicate how man’s mind reacts to others’ happiness and sorrows. Instead of feeling jealous about others’ prosperity one should feel happy and join him in his success. Similarly, one should show concern when encountering others in distress and try to give them solace. While noticing someone drowning in a river one rushes to save him spontaneously without deliberating whether he is one’s friend or enemy. Likewise our heart must automatically sympathise with the distressed. Good fortune and happiness in this life is due to God’s grace and meant for sharing with others not for one’s edification only. Broadmindedness, concern for others and selflessness are virtues which should be inculcated in children from an early age. Man’s intellect has its limitations and he cannot know everything on his own or learn only from his experience. So, it is always good to look at elders or experienced for guidance and inspirations to mould one’s life to a suitable format. One should not have reservation about learning from others and in the realm of learning, age should not be a deterrent. History has shown several examples of elderly person seeking knowledge from young and mastering important values and virtues in the process.
Utilise your talent or knowledge without inhibition and if you have a good or bad experience, taking cue from this note, do take a few minutes of your time to share it either at Team 1 blogs or Talent Share Fan page. I look forward to your comments and feedbacks. I am presenting to you in this edition a short synopsis of what happened at Team 1 blogs and Talent Share Fan page recently.
God bless you all and have a great journey ahead.
Ramesh Menon
10 Feb 2010
To read the old issues of No News, please click here
or email me at team1dubai@gmail.com
or become a member of Team 1 Talent Share google group http://groups.google.com/group/team-1-talent-share
ഭസസ്
ഭസസ്
ഇമെയില് രാജാക്കളായ ഗൂഗിള് അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു ഭസസ് .
അടുത്ത ഏതാനും ദിവസ്സങ്ങളില് ഇതിന്റെ പൂര്ണ രൂപം വ്യക്തമാവും. ഗൂഗിള് ഈമെയിലില് നിന്ന് തന്നെ ഇന്റെര്നെറ്റിലെ കൂട്ടായ്മകളുടെ ഒരു പുതിയ പ്രസ്ഥാനവും രൂപവും കേട്ടിപ്പെടുത്താന് ഉള്ള ഒരു അവസ്സരം ആയിരിക്കും ഇത്. ഫേസ് ബുക്ക് എന്നാ നിലവിലുള്ള ജേതാക്കളുമായി ഒരു മത്സര പോരാട്ടത്തിനു ഒരുങ്ങുകയാണ് ഗൂഗിള്.
കൂടുതല് വിവരങ്ങള്ക്ക് ഈ ലിങ്ക് സന്ദര്ശിക്കുക
10 Feb 2010
My Letters – Khaleej Times – The Brighter Side of Life – Dt 09 February 2010
My Letters – Khaleej Times – The Brighter Side of Life – Dt 09 February 2010
To read my letters to the news, please bookmark and visit Letters to the Editor
- ← Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next →
ClicksandWrites 
You must be logged in to post a comment.