Article Published in Gulf today on Nov.7.09.Uae.

Rain, rain

Come again

A relative came recently from the UAE to India and met me. We discussed various happenings, including weather. He said the weather was better compared to earlier months. Rains are rare in the UAE. Despite that, the UAE has developed Al Ain and several other spots as tourist destinations. After his departure, there was thunder and rain in my area. I was watching this type of rain after 16 years. I wish the UAE also received such rainfall as every region needs abundant rain to sustain.

K. Ragavan

WebSite Comment in Ndtv,India for Sreenivasan Jain.

Posted by K.Ragavan.Chennai.47. on Nov 05, 2009

Your Meaning ful and thought provoking analysis of Maharahtra election.Maharashtra always a tough battle ground for seasoned politicians.Who ever comes to power the commonman’s problem continue to suffer is thefact.Last year’s Taj hotel’s incident ,still not solved is one clear example.In our country Political will is not happening. K.Ragavan

Tribute to Director SoorajR.Barjatya.

Today i am going to pen an another interesting film personality,producer Director from a reputed banner Rajshree Pictures,is none other then SoorajR.Barjatya.Known for his lovely Family dramas with top claa actors.Film with full family bond and music.Incidently he is the Grand son of Late,Producer Tarachand Barjatya.He has directed few movies and all with theme.Sex,and violence is far from this Director.Good Music and cinemotography is more visible in his movies.Ihave seen couple of his films.Those are,Maine Pyar kiya,Humaap ke hai kaun,maine prem ki diwani hoon, and Vivah .Stalwarts Anupam kher,Aloknath,Madhuridikshit,Salman khan and Renuka Shahani played in this Director’s movies.Rajshree pictures known for its reputation and family culture.Even though founder Late .Tarachand Barjatya is not withus his Grand children continue to maintain the same Reputation and integrityis to be applauded.To day i am proud to tribute this Director.
Regards.
K.Ragavan.
See you next week.
9.Nov.09..

Should Provide New TelephoneConnection.

Recently i read an article in a Leading news paper ,BSNL’S introduction of 3g.Services was nice to read. On the One hand i appreciate the developement made by BSNL,and on the other hand i was not happy about the New connections policy.Recently after spending16,Years in the UAE,i came down to my native state chennai for my retirement.When i applied for my landline connection i was told by the authorities that my area connection will be delayed till march ,2010,because of some shortage of cables or power.What i am appealing to Bsnl,a growing telecom giant in India,should prepare to provide connections without any excuse.Ihope the concerned authorities should address this important issue.
K.Ragavan.

web site comment in Khaleejtimes on 4.Nov.09.Uae.

Your article Hilary Clinton in Egypt for Middle east peace talks was nice to read.Earlier Bush administration Tony Blair was negotiating the Peace process talks and nothing came out peacefully.Let us hope with the Democratic concept Hilary may deliver better.After all People in the Middle east are only with Hopes .
K.Ragavan.Chennai.47

Web site comment in Khaleejtimes on 3.Nov.09.Uae.

Your article pressure builds Iran was interesting to read.The entire world wanted iran should drop their programme.But still Tehran’s point they are correct ,and no account they will drop their agenda.Let us wait and see how Tehran is going to respond the pressure.This attitude may affect the Permanent Peace talks in the Middle east.
K.Ragavan.

Tribute toDirector Mahesh Bhat.

Today i remembered an another Talented controversial Director of Bolly wood is none other then Mahesh bhatt.Man has multi various talents as actor,Script writer and above aa Good Director is to be applauded.Ihave seen couple of his memorable films which he portrayed one of this as an writer or Director.Old classic movie Milan with ,Late Sunil dutt and Nutan made a jublie is important.Viswaghatt,Rog,Dush men,Kabhe kabhie,Duplicate,Zeharand Raaz ismemorable to me.All Top actors participated in his movies.EmranHashmi was introduced by this stalwart.Good screen play with social subjects are more visible.He has couple of Awards to his credit for films,Arth,Saarnash,and Zakhm.Even though his films give message to society he is anamed as controversial Director by critics.As a writer i admire his Presentation.He has given his talented Daughter Pooja Bhat to Bolly wood.To day i am happy to tribute this veteran.
Regards.
K.Ragavan.
See you next week.
Nov.2.09.

Web site comment inDeccan Herald ,India on 1. Nov.09.

By: K.Ragavan.Chennai.47.
On: 01 Nov 2009 06:20 pm

Your Article 11Killed,24,Injuired in a train accident near Up was tragic and painful to read.The cause was a Passanger train hit a Truck near the Gate.Railway officials should be more alert and vigil to avoid this type of un expected incidents.Apart from Terrorism,Maoists attack,Natural Disaster ,this type of Accidents are increasing is a pity.Ipray for the victims and speedy recovery for the injuired.
K.Ragavan

Article Published in Gulftoday on 31.Oct.09.Uae.

Old habits

die hard

After settling down in my Indian home town, I am amazed to note the influence of the UAE print media. I received a call from my friend mentioning that a journalist wanted to talk to me.

“Regarding what? I asked.

“You have been contributing your views in the UAE media. My friend wants to be acquainted with you.”

I was remembering a proverb “Old habits die hard.” My habit of contributing letters and articles will also continue.

K. Ragavan

Dutch

Article Published in Gulf today on 24.Oct.09.UAE.

AFEW days ago, I received

calls from my

friends congratulating me

for an interview I had

given to a noted Malayalam

TV channel. The

credit for the interview

goes to The Gulf Today. I

have contributed more

than 100 Short Takes

without a break and this

was brought into focus at

the interview. I was happy

to see my favourite The

Gulf Today’s articles exhibited

in the programme.

A friend fondly asked me,

“How are you, Short Take

man? Even though I have

shifted to my home country,

my mind is still in the

UAE.

K. Ragavan