The Proud Mother - A Short Story

Every mother is proud of her child, whenever the child achieves a new milestone.All moms are simply stricken by seeing their child grow, as a baby, as a toddler, as a kid and as an adult. Even fathers do, but its the moms who spend more time with a child from the beginning.

So was the case with Ranjana, whose son was Rohit. Rohit was one adorable child who could win the admiration of everybody, who gets to meet or see him. He was cute, naughty, talkative , playful, intelligent, like any other child these days.

Ranjana had gone to pick up Rohit today, and everybody who sees her today, says

"Hey Ranjana! Cool! Congrats!"

"You are proud mother today!" said Mrs.Dicksey.

"I don't understand! What happened?"

"Well today your son bagged the Responsible Kid title for this month!" said Mrs. Dicksey.

Ranjana was immensely pleased and ran to her son and showered him with kisses.On their way back home, Ranjana asked how come he got this title.

Rohit said," Mom I saw a 1 dollar bill 2 weeks back on the playground and went to the principal and gave to her. She took down my name and class and said that if no one comes for it, I would get the dollar.No one came, so today, while calling out other Responsible kids who found things and gave it to the principal, my name was also called and look! I got the $1 bill! Whoo!Hoo!"

Saying so, he happily hopped admiring his prize! Ranjana was so proud of her six year old son! She held her head high in pride and smiled at herself. Every child's mother would have been proud when their names get called!

It's also nice that schools help in building character traits like this in children ,encouraging and appreciating children when they do the right things. It might be a small thing for us, but for a child its something like WOW!

Ranjana was very happy and decided to treat her son!Papa was also extremely happy when he got know this and promised Rohit to take him out for a movie and his favorite restaurant in the weekend as a prize!!!

Well, I was the proud mother, and I wanted to share my happiness here.

Meera signing off..

Will You Ever Come Back?

Life is full of colours. But when the colour blue or gray hits you, I think we face the worst times in our life.Everybody needs a vent to shell out their feelings.When there are no more tears left,and when eyes are dry, the pen comes handy.This narration is to dedicated to every mother who has lost her child,whose eyes are still waiting for the child, whose arms are still waiting to give a big hug.....whose dreams still need to be fulfilled and whose wounded hearts are yet to be healed..

Oh My Baby..

I was thrilled to hear when the doctor said, Congrats! My happiness knew no bounds and I was on the top of the world, My child. I sang, My heart was carefree.. I dreamt of you my child!How you would look, how you would cry, how you would squeal and giggle!I dreamt of the first words you would say... "Mama!" or "Papa!" I dreamt of the first steps you would take, holding my fingers with your tiny tiny fingers.I dreamt of teaching you to dance just like me.I spoke to you, right from day one. I shared my happiness.I cherished every moment you were there in my womb.I talked to you about your father,your brother and that there were so many people, waiting, waiting for your arrival,to pour their ocean of love and care on you!I was in full bliss when you kicked me! It was no pain at all! You were growing in me.I enjoyed every bit of it. I couldn't wait for the beautiful day when you step your feet into this awesome world,the day when your cry rings in my ear, and I realize you are there , all for me, to take you into my arms and shower kisses on you.

And the beautiful day had come... Oh! How beautiful you look! lovely large eyes! I was awed by your charm, your beauty, your tender hands and feet! The Lord had really created you with lot of love and lot of care...I thought my dreams are going to come true... and couldn't wait!

But were you so precious a baby to the Creator? He took you back!I am still angry with him. I dreamt of you for 10 months and waited for you! Will you ever come back to me? I cry, I cry everyday. When its dawn , I keep my doors open to see you walk into my empty house, walk like an angel,and say "Amma,I am here." But in vain. Alas! you still cannot hear me.You still cannot feel our love for you! But, I know, I know some day you will come back and my eyes would keep looking at the doors, and see you walk through in....Will you ever come back my child? I miss you a lot!

Meera signing off..

" Shocked "- A Short Story

Hi friends, this is my first attempt to write a short story. So all kinds of criticisms,suggestions and comments are welcome,but they must be clean.

The whole city of Chennai was in a festive mood because it was Shankaranthi.Houses were adorned with the auspicious leaves(Maav- Ilai)tied at the entrance. So was Mr. Krishnan's palatial banglow.It is a family tradition that all siblings of Mr.Krishnan and his wife Rohini, get together with their families on this special day for dinner and have a blast. It was Krishnan's turn to throw the party this time and he was expecting around 25-30 guests.

"Rohini, so what's plan for today? You know about our get-together."

"Yes Krish, I am very much aware of that and I just can't wait for them.Let me get things ready for the Shankaranthi Pooja, we will discuss the menu later!"

"Makes sense.I'll go for the shower and get back in 10minutes. Ask Gokul to get ready for the puja."

"OK! Gokul! Gokul! come on now its time!"

Krishnan went for his shower, Rohini prepared for the Puja, Gokul was running about here and there unable to sit in one place. The puja was done shortly. Now came the big time for the Menu discussion for the night.

"Krish, I have decided to make Badam Kheer, Carrot halwa, Vadas, and our usual Sambhar, Rasam, Potato fried curry, Beans Curry,Papad and pickles ofcourse.So what do you think?"

"Hmm.. that sounds yummy! I have booked tickets for all of us for Vikram's new movie. We will finish the movie first and then get back home for the dinner. So get things ready asap."

"Sure! Everything should be ready by the time we leave."

Everyone had started to come home . Gokul was so excited to see his cousins. On one hand Rohini was preparing for the dinner, and on other making coffee for the guests.The house was filled with laughter! They were all having fun. The oldies chattering, the kids playing, the ladies trying to help Rohini, and at the same time gossipping. The men had started their game of cards in the huge patio of the house.Anyone else should see Krishnan's family today, would envy him.There was happiness and smiles on everyone's face.

"Time for movie! Rohini are you done?"

"Yes!" yelled Rohini.

Everyone were ready, dressed in their best attire for the show.The movie was full of fun and comedy.The whole family was hungry and they all hurried home. All of them sat in a circle ready to eat. Rohini started to bring the yummy food one by one. Badam Keer, Carrot Halwa, Vadas, Sambhar, Rasam, Pickles, Papad. Everything was so perfect.All of them were ready to eat, when suddenly,

"Oh! My God!" screamed Rohini.

The whole house was silent and worried and they all rushed to the kitchen to see what happened.

"Oh My God!Sorry,I forgot to make rice!" she screamed and was almost in tears and her head hung down in shame and embarrassment.

Everybody looked at her and each other.The room was filled with laughter again.In an hour's time rice was ready and the whole family had the best dinner that night!The party was over and everyone started to leave.

"Sorry Krish, I should have also made the rice. It just skipped off my mind." Rohini said just before going to sleep.

"It's OK ,Darling, after all you had to do everything all by yourself. I was shocked when you screamed in the kitchen. My heart skipped a beat and was relieved to see you all safe."

Krish kissed his wife lovingly on her forehead, who was already drifting to sleep after the heavy day's work.

Sometimes, such kind of things happen. Well, this really happened to me hihi, and I thought I would write it as a story.Hope you enjoyed.

Meera signing off.. stay tuned!

A Trip to the Past

Time flies. When we sit back and think about the past, a gush of emotions pass through us. Yesterday morning I was chatting with an old friend,who is in Chennai now. We talked about school and the fun we had.The chat lasted for about 30 minutes, but after logging off , I took a trip to the past.

Thus my journey began.A journey, into the past, which brought back sweet glorious memories that are evergreen and still very much close to my heart. I did not know what to blog.... so I thought I would share my experiences and feelings in here. I joined my school in Chennai,in my 3rd or 4th grade , I guess. But from then, till my XII, I had the best times in life.

A few silly things that I would like to share...The happiest day in my V grade,was when I scored Centum in Maths! Maths was and is always one subject that I hate, but on that day I was escastic! Well, that was the first and last time I scored a Centum! hihi. Another instance is that I used to give my class teacher roses everyday!As a matter of co-incidence, I used to love Social-Studies and she was our social teacher.So I used to get real high marks in Social and my friends would tease me and tell that I scored marks because I gave her roses!

And then ofcourse, when it comes to extra-curricular activities I was the first to participate in any dance competition or programme! I simply used to love to dance.Participating in school choir, school march-past, helping out teachers(one can say MASKA)hihi were my favourite stuff.Reading news in our school was a daily activity, which was done class wise and children had to take turns.I used to die for my turn..... hihi to read on the mike. Once, it was my turn and I was reading, I made a mistake and said "CHI" and the principal glared at me.... I gulped and looked like a fool there...managed to say "I beg your pardon" finished my news, ran into the class and was in full tears!

Not to forget, the best of all, "Teachers Day". I was in XII then, when my class teacher asked me to dance out of the blue and he invited the chemistry sir too..One of my friends had "Kaadhalan" tape. He got the recorder from the lab, and finally I danced for Gopala Gopala, which became a major hit in the class! Hihi. I got a lot of nicknames in class.

Amidst all these were the silly infactuations and love stories happening among friends. This is a usual phenomenon happening among children of this age.. I also had an infactuation! Lastly, the tearful Farewell party which the juniors gave us.They had done so many things for us, right from variety entertainment to yummy snacks.

Now, when I sit back and think, I give a hearty laugh, I laugh as I write these memories.... There are still a lot, but I think that's enough for the day!

Such a trip to the past is really helpful. I was loaded with energy yesterday, feeling happy,and a kind of awe because it is almost 15 years then, that all these things happened!I was in a nostalgic state!Time really flies!Today most of us married and have kids and it is their time to experience the fun of school days and college days!

My friend said he visited the school a few days back, and nothing had changed there, even the benches!except for a few new teachers and of course the young innocent kids who would blossom into stars in the future.Otherwise, the school is the same filled with fun and frolic!I promised myself, the next time I visit India, I would surely go to my school...

Did any of you make a journey to the past? Feel free to share them .....I would love to read them!

Meera signing off.....Stay tuned.

Bump-Top -A New Outlook to Desktops

Anand Agarawala has created this new irrestible desktop that has a software that applies a 3D physicality and also a new approach to interactivity.

You can listen to Anand Agarawala speak about it on TED.


This is how it works.



This link tells you more about Bump-Top

So what do you feel about this new approach?

Meera signing off... Stay Tuned!

Saawariya - Not All that Bad!

I got to see the movie today.Actually it was quiet nice. Ranbir and Sonam have performed great and their chemistry on screen is absolutely outstanding! Sonam and Ranbir look stunning! Agreed the movie is kinda slow, but for the story and theme it fits in well! Guess public response was kind of really harsh.I had also mentioned in one of my blogs that people said that the movie put Mumbai to sleep, my apologies!Infact, I liked it better than Om Shanti Om, in which the second half was dumb!
SRK fans might not agree! Well that's how I feel.The sets in Saawariya is like being in a fantasy world. Costumes of Sonam were OK, could have been better.Rani did her part welland Lilly Pop's role was very emotiional.The songs are enchanting and well picturised.On the whole, I liked it better than OSO.

Feel free to post your comments!

Meera signing off...

Billa 2007 - A Preview

Time for Ajith fans to fasten their belts! Ajith's next project "Billa 2007" for the year is almost done and is awaiting the release on 12th December.The movie is directed by Vishnuvardhan and Music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.The movie has the hottest stars- Ajith, Namitha, Nayanthara, Prabhu and Rahman.Most of the movie is shot in Kualalampur. The theatrical trailer was released in Diwali on screens and proved to be the talk of the town.It is becoming a trend to remake hit movies of the past, and Billa is another one. Rajini launched the movie in April'07.

Movie Plot:

In 2007, drug trade is booming. The Malaysian Intelligence and Anti-Narcotic Department are called upon for assistance by their Indian counterparts. There are rumours that a drug gang has recently moved their headquarters to Kuala Lumpur.

The Indian team is headed by the DCP (Rahman) who wants to break the back of the drug operations of a drug lord. He believes that capturing the drug Lord's dangerous and elusive lieutenant, Billa, (Ajith Kumar), will be the most effective way of accomplishing this. Billa's gang consist of Narang (Santhanam) and Anita (Namitha). Soon, Roma (Nayanthara)joins them but she has other plans - kill Billa. Billa was responsible for killing her brother Ramesh as well as his fiancee, Kamini.

During a chase with the police the real Billa is critically injured and is captured by the DSP. He keeps it a secret that he has captured Billa, even from his fellow officers, and tracks down a look-alike called Jeeva, a lowly singer (also played by Ajith Kumar). He asks Jeeva to infiltrate Billa's gang by pretending to be Billa. In return he will make sure that the child Jeeva found and adopted, Deepu gets a proper education. Meanwhile Jasjit who has just been released from prison sets out in search for his son, Deepu, and to get his revenge on the DSP who arrested him and prevented him from rescuing his wife and child from black mailers, this in turn killed his wife and left his son missing.


A song sequence in Malaysia The DSP(Prabhu) trains Jeeva and admits him in a hospital (in which Billa is also admitted and supposedly in coma) to surgically give him all the scars and birthmarks the real Billa has on his body. However Billa dies of heart failure suddenly in front of the DSP and the doctors, who are unable to save him. While Jeeva is infiltrating Billa's gang, the DSP is captured and killed in a fire blast; and Jeeva is forced to run from the police as well as Billa's gang members -- pursuing the last piece of evidence (a disc) which has all of Billa's criminal activities loaded on it, a disc which can get him out of this mess.

Through various plot twists, Jeeva recovers the disc. Eventually, it surfaces that the DSP is alive and is actually Vardhan, a notorious underground criminal with a grudge against the Drug Lord, Billa's boss, and eventually ends up killing him. Jeeva arranges a meeting with Vardhan and assists in his capture.

In a final twist, it emerges that the real Billa is still alive, and was pretending to be Jeeva who he killed and replaced while in the hospital. It was actually Jeeva who had died in the hospital of heart failure in front of Vardhan. In the end both Billa and his girlfriend Anita (Namitha) escape, bewildering the police and Roma.

Music Score and Songs: The music score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The music was released on 28thNov'07 by Ayngaran International and Rajinikanth at his rescidence in Poes Gardens.

Billa Theme:The beginning of the theme music reminds me either of Anniyan score or Manmathan.The music is kind of loud though.

My Name is Billa: A reprise of Rajin's "My Name is Billa".The singer's voice seems to be softened because of the jarry music.But the beat is fine though and is enjoyable.

Vethalaiya Potendi:Shankar Mahadevan has this song to his credit. The song is a catchy one,again a remake.A typical "Dappanguthu" background blended with guitars!Worth listening, not terrific though!

Sei Yethavathu:This song is rendered by Nithya Mahadevan.When the music started I thought it would a nice melody but dissapointed! The beat of the song was good, but a music director like Yuvan could have created wonders! It's OK... nothing special,just a usual cool song.

Seval Kodi:A real fast number,having a blend of Nadaswarams,and Dangu Dakra music! hihi. The song is rendered by Vijay Yesudas,and a song for the people. I think people may like it. Not sure though! We also have a bit of 'Konnakol' which means reciting a Jathi.I wonder how the actors would have danced.... a way too fast track!

Naan Mattum:Begins with the guitar again. The song is redenderd by Deepika, a new comer. She has a cool husky voice and am sure would blossom into one of the best singers in the future.The song has a violin interlude which is a nice one.

On the whole, the album is OK. I heard that the shops in Chennai are running out of Audio CDs of Billa, which is nice to know and ofcourse one cannot expect a melody or romantic number for a movie like Billa. So, Yuvan can surely get a cheers for his work!

Ifluences: The movie has pulled influences from the originals of Rajini's Billa, Big B's Don and SRK's Don again. Most of them been drawn from SRK's Don.

Hmmmm... Looks like Ajith's fans are in for a treat! Good luck to the whole team!

Meera signing off...

Billa Teaser Trailer Exclusive:

Source: Wikiepedia.