Month: October 2011
Magical moments – Gulf Today – Short Take Dt. 22.10.2011
Magical moments
School days are the wonderful period in our lives. I believe so now, not then. During my school days, we used to have a monthly cultural programme for students and we all looked forward to it.
It used to be a screening of a documentary movie (mostly Charlie Chaplin’s), a puppet show or a special event we all looked forward to — the magic show.
More than any other event, crowds would flock to this event because of the element of mystery surrounding the show. We never missed any opportunity. The memories of one or two such shows are everlasting in my mind. One was by PC Sorcar.
The magician came in his special magic dress and brought out many things from nowhere. A rabbit, a dove, and lots of chocolate.
He even “cut” one of his team members into two pieces. And he pocketed our teacher’s wristwatch using his magic wand. It was amazing for all of us.
Since then, I haven’t had a chance to watch a magic show. I hear that the Indian Social and Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi is organising a magic show by the famous Indian magician Professor Gopinath Muthukad on Oct.28 at the National Theatre, Abu Dhabi.
He is a magician with a mission. He has a stupendous way to interact with children and captivates their hearts and instils good values in them.
I am looking forward to see him perform in Abu Dhabi. It adds more significance, when it is being held as part of a series of events held in commemoration of the 40th UAE National Day.
Ramesh Menon
To read it in original, please visit Gulf Today online.
Please also watch a promotional video on this event.
On wishing farewell to Malavika Kamaraju and welcoming new editor Karen Pasquali Jones – Friday magazine
Yuvog Onam Video Competition 2011 – Winners
Yuvog Onam Video Competition 2011 – Winners
ഒന്നാം സമ്മാനം സജിത്ത് ഒ. കെ, പാമ്പൂര്, തൃശ്ശൂര്.
To watch the video click here.
http://www.yuvog.com/jwplayer/player.swf
രണ്ടാം സമ്മാനം മനോജ് എ. എം, പാല്ക്കുളങ്ങര, തിരുവനന്തപുരം.
To watch the video click here.
http://www.yuvog.com/jwplayer/player.swf
മൂന്നാം സമ്മാനം ശ്രീകാന്ത് എം , അതിരമ്പുഴ , കോട്ടയം.
To watch the video click here.
http://www.yuvog.com/jwplayer/player.swf
Congratulations to all winners.
No use for pocket full of small coins – THE NATIONAL Dt. 18.10.2011 – Letters to the editor
No use for pocket full of small coins
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
To read it in original, please visit The National online.
Fines for talking – GULF NEWS Dt 18.10.2011 – Letters to the editor
I strongly suggest the police not only fine those who cross the road in non-designated areas but also fine people who cross the road while talking on the phone. Talking on the phone without a handset and messaging are all very common practices and people take it lightly, forgetting that it is either their own or a fellow road user’s life that they are playing with. In addition, the majority of minibuses do not strictly enforce the use of seat belts. Traffic safety is a habit to be inculcated and takes a long time to get used to. It is a continuous effort and I hope organisations and associations take part in reminding the public of the importance of adhering to safety laws on the road.
From Mr Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
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Ali Al Saloom EAD’s Environmental Awareness Ambassador with Ayesh Al-Blooshi, Aquaculture scientist and Marine Biologist of EAD and Dr Salim Javed, Biodeversity Assessment and Monitoring Expert of EAD.
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