Mind Speaks
Driving on our highways, it is pure luck to reach your destination
There was no dearth for accidents this time too on the highway leading towards Bangalore. Traffic safety is a matter of concern. However, we drive safe, there is a danger of someone out there, who is driving dangerously and causing danger to all others out there. On the road photo – taken during during recent drive by Rajashree Menon. True, very true, we do not take a driver, because, he may continue using his mobile, however, we tell him not to use.
Therefore, I prefer to drive on my own. However, from the time we start from our home and reach our home in Kerala and then back at Bengaluru, it is sheer, good luck and god’s grace. The driving habit and culture is too bad. God bless, those on our roads, each day and moment.
Ancestral tree – Short Take – Gulf Today Dt. 22.12.2012
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Gulf Today : Short Take dt 22 Dec 2012
Rain reflections – an unfulfilled wish
Rain reflections – an unfulfilled wish
This picture was taken during a recent monsoon time visit when I noticed the trees reflecting on the pool of water that remained in our garden at home. While clicking it my grandmother was sitting near the window and watching me. She loved to see the photos each time and showed it to her. I told her also that I will bring a print of it when I come next time. In fact during the next visit in October, I did bring the printed version, but in a hurry and due to short time limit, I forgot to show it to her. The click was published in Gulf News too. What to say, all saw it in print, except her as she left this world in November. Hence re-presenting it here once again, as a tribute for her appreciation and affection, which I am sure will remain as long as I am alive.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
Monday, 10 December 2012
Passionate Clicks of 2012 by Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
It was an interesting visit of the Bannerghatta Wild life sanctuary at Bangalore. This tiger was restless after a fight with his mate. Blood was oozing out from it. As we stopped our jeep and as I clicked several pictures, I never realised, it was noticing me. Suddenly, it rushed to me, and my guard come driver alerted and yelled at me to raise my window, and within seconds it was standing next to our jeep. The look – I will never forget.
This and one other click with a different pose of this temple elephant clicked during the beginning of this year, I will cherish forever.
VOLVO Ocean Race 2012 – Abu Dhabi leg. The first time ever attempted a real sports shoot in a speed boat following these racing boats. It was four hours of real fun and danger. In the deep sea, rough and windy and with the waves, and as a novice, without no protective gears to cover me or my camera. I was with the French news Team and at the end, we managed to cover a lot.
The Formula 1 leg of Abu Dhabi. More than 4000 clicks during the 3 days. Managed to capture three accidents that happened during the final. Or rather, lucky to be there at those precious moments. All the more because, the winning car happened to be sponsored by TOTAL.
A worker working on one of the major sewage relining project in Abu Dhabi. It took more than two weeks for them to unearth and then relay the existing lines and install new ones in our area. Lot of hard work. It also brought out to me how they silently contributed to the progress of a nation.
ISC India Fest Season 3 – Poly Varghes @ ISC
ISC India Fest Season 3 – Day 3, Saturday, 08 October 2012
India Social and Cultural Centre witnessed the one of the best conducted public event. The final day had cultural programmes and presentations by famous Mohana Veena exponent Poly Varghese, peforming a fusion item for the audience. There were other interesting events too, followed by a luck draw.
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Ramesh Menon Abu Dhabi – Clicks and Writes
My sincere appreciation to the organisers of the event. I take this opportunity to congratulate the organising team for the successful and safe conduct of the festival. Safety element especially movement of visitors was well coordinated. Sincere regards and appreciation.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
09 December 2012
Citroen Total Abu Dhabi World Rally Team car
I am thrilled to read the news of TOTAL and Citroen partnering with Abu Dhabi Racing team. Wishing them good luck in the season ahead.
When the clouds said hello
Men in blue need proper place of rest
Men in blue need proper place of rest
Mid-day break rule would help companies provide shade to workers
By Ramesh Menon, Gulf News Reader Published: 16:35 October 27, 2012
The summer holidays are over and work has returned to its regular routine. The mid-day break rule enforced strictly by the authorities was a success and apparently most of the companies involved in its implementation followed it strictly.
However, the heat has not fully disippated and thus, the unpleasant and totally appalling condition of a minority set of worker.
I am talking about a group of workers I happen to see every noon at a prominent sewage maintenance project happening in the heart of Abu Dhabi city.
These workers rest on the road and under the sun in a very sad state. From what I understand, now that the enforced rule is no more active, they are given a choice to rest wherever they can. If possible, companies involving construction workers should consider their field work conditions and assist them accordingly.
I humbly request the authorities to extend the rule as per the average monthly temperature prevailing in each region. I am sure this would provide sustained relief to workers who are involved. –
The reader is a technical officer, based in Abu Dhabi
To read it in original, please visit Gulf News online
Breast cancer a year-round worry
Breast cancer a year-round worry
The account about Peter Campbell and his family (Expat’s battle to fly dying wife home, October 14) was timely.
In October, breast cancer month, people try to paint everything pink. But afterwards, concern can fade away. I know this; we will soon mark the first anniversary of the death of my wife’s mother. whose breast cancer was detected late.
Women of all ages should carry out self-examination, and if any small irregularity is seen, they should come forward at once for a mammogram.
Most doctors are compassionate and experienced and will do their best to help.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
To read it in original, please visit THE NATIONAL online
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