Onam

Another Onam is upon us. Some pics from an Onam few years ago...

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Onam 2007

Onam is always fun time!May the Colours and Lights of OnamFill your Home & Heart withBounties of Happiness & Joy!Wishing you Happiness & Prosperity on Onam & Always !!എല്ലാവര്ക്കും ഞങളുടെ ഓണാശംസക...

Monday, August 20, 2007

The products that made Apple

Apple has been around since 1976, and many accounts of its illustrious history has been told. This is the company that gave us three of the signature technological innovations of the past 30 years: the Apple II, the Macintosh and the iPod. It is rather fascinating to see how Apple products have evolved technically and in terms of design to acquire a cult following- starting from Apple I in 1976 to iPod Nano and Apple TV of 2006 & 2007 respectively....

Thursday, August 16, 2007

No Onsite In Sight

Got this witty little poem in mail today (so you might have already seen it, forwarded by someone). Thought it was a good one and am sharing it here for those who haven't seen it yet.No Onsite In Sight.The pressure was heavy, the schedule was tight,Slogged like a dog, coded with all might,Worked through the day, sat late in the night,But for me, there is no onsite in sight…She meets me for coffee, she catches up for a bite,As I write this stupid poem, she is packing for her third long flight,What did I do wrong, that she did right?Why for me,...

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Why smart people make dumb money mistakes

This is an article in rediff, which I found quite interesting. It explores the relatively new area of Behavioural Finance. After all, it's heartening to know that there is an explanation for the irrational behaviour. A lengthy article, but maybe usefu...

Monday, July 30, 2007

Free useful PC tools

I am using some of these and found them to be extremely useful. Here's a handy list of ten free security tools you can and should be using to help protect, disinfect and manage your Windows comput...

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Ghosts and Technology

Believe it or not: Ghost hunters go high tech.. Click here...and this, though not quite hi-tech is proving to be an uncannily accurate angel of deat...

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

3-Year Old Finger Painter

This kid has formidable talent. I'm sure I didn't do anything spectacular at his age, except probably amusing my parents with my antics. Will Adarsh be suitably motivat...

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Paathiramazha Etho...

നല്ലൊരു പാട്ട്‌... ഇനി അതു കേടുവരുത്തീല്ല്യാന്നു വേണ്ട. A melancholic number from Ouseppachan. Originally rendered flawlessly by Yesudas and Chitra in their own versions, this one is an audacious attempt. The latest in the series of my repeated assaults on music.. Enjoy (if you can)! Paathiramazha Etho.. Paathiramazha by Ruminations Movie Name: Ulladakkam (1991) | Original Singer(s): K J Yesudas, K S Chitra Music Director: Ouseppachan | Lyrics: Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri The immediate provocation for this post is Satheesh, who...

Friday, April 13, 2007

വിഷു ആശംസകള്‍

ഇത്തിരി കൊന്നപ്പൂക്കളിതാ...എല്ലാര്‍ക്കും ഞങ്ങളുടെ ഹൃദയം നിറഞ്ഞ വിഷു ആശംസകള്‍...കണി കണ്ടു പടക്കം ഒക്കെ പൊട്ടിച്ച്‌ നന്നായി ആഘോഷിക്കൂ...നന്മ വരട്ടെ...

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Answered Prayers

It's been over a month since I posted something. When one doesn't have time or inspiration to write something new, what does one do? Take some external help, ofcourse. So here is a poem that I came across recently:I prayed for glory; and heard my nameSung by sweet children and by hoary men.But ah! the hurts, the hurts that came with fame!I was not happy then.I prayed for love, and had my soul's desire,Through quivering heart and body and through...

Saturday, March 03, 2007

Astrologer in trouble..

It's about time something like this happened- Astrologer in trouble for allegedly predicting a long life for a dead man.. These days when they charge exhorbitant sums from the (foolish?) believers, they better be accountable for what they say. ...

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Are you dressed to impress?

With the Oscars on the horizon, the buzz is all about what the celebs will be wearing. Like it or not, appearance matters, and what you wear could be saying more than you realise - take a look at the recent BBC article what your tie says about you.What you wear to an interview can be crucial. This article dressing to get the job provides tips for guys and gals alike. With everyday becoming dress down Fridays in many industries, here's a tip on business casual outfits. Will I follow these norms when I'm in Bangalore? ...nah!! But it's good to...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Sruthiyil Ninnuyarum....

This is a graceful song from film Trishna (1981), made immortal by Yesudas and S Janaki in their own versions- one of the reasons why Shyam remains a revered name in Malayalam Films. Of course, that doesn't prevent me from desecrating this song :-) Sruthiyil Ninnuyarum..Movie Name: Trishna (1981)Original Singer(s): K J Yesudas, S JanakiMusic Director: ShyamLyrics: Bichu Thirumala The violin bit is haunting and the song has a quaint mood to it. For those of you who want to try, here's the lyrics:Shruthiyil ninnuyarum nadha shalabhangaleSwaramam...

Monday, February 05, 2007

Weather it is possible..?

Amidst all this talk of global warming, this is how it looked like for a whole of the third week of Jan outside, as seen from my window. And last week, for 3 days, it snowed whole night.... and day...Once the excitement of seeing such a lot of snow was over, it was damp, dark and cold. Shorter days and such weather..makes you even more gloomier. Atleast it made for some good pictures, methinks...Fortunately, the sun was out during the weekend...

Monday, January 15, 2007

Life's unpredictable ways

Another example of the vagaries of life: This IITian lived on the footpa...