Photo Speaks – View from far and high
I watched from my apartment window this monkey sitting and himself watching what’s happening around. From far and a height, while his friends played around, or searched food or whatever. It was quite relaxed for a very long time and just enjoyed.
I felt, what a good idea, have to try learning doing it.
Photo speaks – Train travel
A train arriving at Irinjalakuda railway station. It is really a special feeling to wait for the train, listen to the bell signalling the arrival of the train, then the special bell followed by the closing of the railway gate. The rush of passengers running for tickets just before the arrival of the train. The anxiety of finding the compartment position. Then here it comes with continuous honking of its loud horn. And there jumps the tea wallas, the passengers, the porters in and out. All happens within minutes and once again, it departs with loud horn and curious passengers looking outside to see the scenary or random beauty around, while those in trying to get a seat or settle themseleves in for the rest of the journey.
Photo Speaks – A bee sucking honey
സൂക്ഷിക്കുക – ഇവര് തിരക്കിലാണ്, ഇവരെ കൊണ്ട് നടക്കുന്നവര് അതിലേറെ
Need to clean up – Gulf News Community Report Dt. 5 April 2012
Need to clean up
- By Ramesh Menon, Gulf News Reader
- Published: 00:00 April 5, 2012
While on a walk in the prominent Tourist Club Area in Abu Dhabi, I was astonished to see this site of a transformer station being callously transformed into a waste disposal ground.
What made me more worried was the fact that this accumulated waste would not have happened within a day or two. This calls out the careless attitude of several parties. First and foremost, those who take away tea and other drinks from numerous restaurants and groceries throw away paper cups in this area.
Secondly, to the Abu Dhabi authorities responsible for maintaining this station, and other such stations to keep it safe. Thirdly, to the Abu Dhabi municipality cleaning staff and supervisors responsible for cleaning and clearing such waste. Considering the fact that this station in in a heavily populated location, what would happen if a careless smoker throws a lighted cigarette in that area?
Apart from fire hazards and hygiene issues, due to heavy wind, these waste items are likely to get stuck in the ducts of the transformer, reducing its performance capabilities.
I hope such a thing does not happen.
Authorities, kindly take necessary initiatives to keep the transformer areas safe by way of high wire meshes protecting it so that no inflammable waste material could be thrown into the open spaces surrounding transformers. Secondly, please fine those who litter and make such volatile areas more dangerous.
— The reader is a technical officer and resident of Abu Dhabi
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Koodalmanikyam Megharjun – Take care of him kindly please or else !!!
ഇരിങ്ങാലക്കുട: വരണമാല്യം അണിയാന് ദിവസങ്ങള് ബാക്കിനില്ക്കെ ദേവദാസ് നടന്നു കയറിയത് മരണത്തിലേക്ക്. 12ദിവസം ദേവദാസിന്റെ വിവാഹദിനമായിരുന്നു. നിരന്തരം പ്രശ്നങ്ങളുണ്ടാക്കുന്ന മേഘാര്ജ്ജുനന്റെ പാപ്പാനായി ഏഴുമാസം മുന്പാണ് ചുമതലയേറ്റത്. 18 വയസ്സ് പ്രായമുണ്ടെങ്കിലും ആനക്ക് നീര് ഒലിച്ചിരുന്നില്ല. ദേവദാസിന്റെ പരിചരണമൂലം നീര് ഒലിച്ചുവെന്നും ആനയെ നല്ല രീതയിലാണ് ദേവദാസ് ആനയെ പരിചരിക്കുന്നതെന്നും ദേവസ്വം അധികൃതര് പറയുന്നു. നീരിനുശേഷം കഴിഞ്ഞ 1ന് ആനയെ അഴിച്ചപ്പോള് ഇടഞ്ഞിരുന്നുവെങ്കിലും തുടര്ന്നും ആനയെ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിന്റെ വിവിധ ഭാഗങ്ങളിലേക്ക് മാറ്റി മാറ്റി കെട്ടി ഒരുവിധത്തില് ആനയെ അനുസരണയിലാക്കിവരികയായിരുന്നുവെന്നും പറയുന്നു. ആനയുടെ പുറകില് നടന്നിരുന്ന ദേവദാസിനോട് രണ്ടാംപാപ്പാന് മുന്നിലേക്ക് കയറി നടക്കാന് ആവശ്യപ്പെട്ടതിനെ തുടര്ന്നായിരുന്നു ദേവദാസ് വിശ്വാസപൂര്വ്വം ആനയുടെ അരികുചേര്ന്ന് മുന്നിലേക്ക് നടന്നു കയറിയത്. എന്നാല് ആന യാതൊരു പ്രകോപനവുമില്ലാതെ ആന കൊമ്പുകൊണ്ട് മതിലിനോട് ചേര്ത്ത് കുത്തി കോര്ത്തെടുത്ത് ഉയര്ത്തുന്നതിനിടെ ഊര്ന്നു വീണ ദേവദാസ് വിശ്വസിച്ച് ഊട്ടിയ ആനയോട് എന്താ ആനെ കാണിക്കുന്നതെന്ന ചോദ്യത്തോടെയായിരുന്നു ജീവിതത്തോട് വിടപറഞ്ഞത്.
28.03.2012
Distracted on the road – My Letters – GULF NEWS – Dt 26.03.2012
Distracted on the road – My Letters – GULF NEWS – Dt 26.03.2012
Distracted on the road
During one of my drives from Abu Dhabi to Dubai I noticed many drivers using their mobile phones to talk or send text messages. I also noticed that many of them drive luxury cars and many are female drivers. In one case, I saw a woman driving with a small child sitting between her and the door, while talking on the phone to someone. I have a feeling that the number of middle class residents using their phones while driving has decreased due to heavy fines. So why don’t the authorities implement a pro rata-based percentage surcharge on top of the regular fine that is based on the type of car the motorist drives, his or her employment or salary? Those who drive such expensive cars are supposed to be educated and should project themselves to the society as an example in terms of being safe on the roads. I am writing this after seeing many drivers either talking or sending text messages while driving.
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From Mr Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
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Confusing crossing – GULF NEWS – Community Report Dt 25.03.2012
Confusing crossing – GULF NEWS – Community Report Dt 25.03.2012
Confusing crossing
- By Ramesh Menon, Gulf News Reader
- Published: 00:00 March 25, 2012
Right: The pedestrian crossing is for handicapped only but the sign escapes the attention of residents who are at risk of being fined.
The area around Abu Dhabi Mall is one of the busiest places in the emirate, especially during the early mornings and evenings. There is always a constant flow of visitors to the numerous embassies, shops and offices situated there.
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