Author: meenas17

A lover of classical Carnatic music.
An avid reader, passionate writer, into stocks and investments for livelihood

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A Journey Unqualified.


I am not a good traveller. Travelling is not my forte.

I avoid going to places, as I am a bane to the co travellers.I like to stay at home ,and get satisfied seeing places in the net and reading about them.

People cannot be static always. i had to take a trip to see my son, who usually comes to see me,thus keeping me away from travelling. Mostly , I fly. This time as an economy measure , I opted for railways.Indian railways has made a tremendous progressall through the years. The trains ,are comfortable, well maintained, but overcrowde.d To get a ticket , I had to hire a travel agent,and got the middle berth , the most unpleasant accomodation, anyone can think off.

Come what may, I dared to travel. I caught the train, on time a minute late ,it wouldhave crossed the station.. My spouse was furious. This is another weakness of mine, which iritates all.After a few hours of conversation with my fellow travellers,I climbed up to my berth. I knocked my head on the upper railings, and my leg hit the barricade. OOps. I whimpered, then with much effort, spread my sheets and tried to sleep. I tossed this way and that way, counted one to ten, many a time, and thought of many pleasant episodes, just in matter , I fall asleep. But sleep eluded me.People beside me were in deep slumber, some  even snoring . I  stayed wide awake. My hurt leg started aching, and I was in utter discomfort. After ,few hours of groping in the dark, I fell asleep, I know not how.
At about 5.45 in the morning, I awoke, and to my dismay, the train was nearing the suburb station, where I have to get down. I pulled myself up, my hurt leg was causing trouble, but I had no time to think about it ,I put the other leg in the railings, and with excruciating pain brougt the hurt leg to position, then slowly came down. Mean ntime the train whistled through the station. Hurriedly , I collected my baggage and leapt out of the carriage. puffing like the tranport, I travelled. I made  my way through the crowd, and my litle one , though now a 25 year old young man, rushed towards me.He took charge of me and my luggage. Seeing me in a disarray, he chided me for opting the railway.

My pain in the leg and the horridity , I encountered , melted when I saw my youngest kid..

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Histrionics


Histrionics in theatre is a common emblem.

Histrionics in politics is a new found etiquette.

Histrionics in life is an unpalatable ethic.

This perception is gaining momentum in daily activities.

This has also enhanced privilege and perks during the course of enactment.

An excessive show of emotions pull the string, work merits, and buy credits to the actor.

Prattle undue, flattery utmost, boisterous guffaw, propaganda cheap, mercy undemanded, tears crocodile and break down unusual earn a marked profit to the   proposer.

Gibbering gains popularity, excessive compliments win laurels, laughter aloud stimulates benefits, publicity promotes rapport, sympathy unwanted usher  relationship. weeping uncalled heralds awareness, and unassuming collapse enhances the gravity.

Histrionics in real life is a gift ,which not many possess. Those of whom who have researched the subject and engage in performing overwhelm the sincere and straightforward in wealth and and in admiration.

The camouflage of the self, the disguise of the individual, the cover up of the apparent qualities, the digression of the extensive symmetry lead to a world of make belief, and proclaim  an onslaught of epochal fame.

Histrionics is a personal disorder, pronounced  by a pattern of attention seeking behaviour and emotionality.

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Art Of Writing.


Master the art of writing ,  you have masterd the world.

Pen is mightier than sword , is the age old saying. True to every word of it, writing is sharper than the dangling sword.

A swordly action ,produces immediate result, brings out blood, and puts a quick end to all issues.

The issues may be temporiarily hushed up, through fear and anguish. But .after a short  interval ,it looks up. with more vindictiveness, and vengeance.

Again a dastardly fight erupts, marching towards destruction and chaos.

The small pen with its tiny sharp nib has created history,  has rewritten many annals of past, has provoked many revolutions, has aroused many nations to rise against anarchy, has agitated the mind of the people.It  has brought peace and tranquillity on one side, has quelled the anger of the crowd , on the other side .Pen is razor sharp , it has two sided edges.

Writing also enthuses affection, stimulates concern and  creates a bond between the author and the reader.

Verbal pomposity is much appreciated by all, but written document is very much approved and taken as an authentic proof.

We  can talk  without sincere preparation, but to write we require dedicated work out.

Less , divisive , edicts find a place in oration. But high ,selective,deference are marked in writing.

Reading maketh a full man,conference a ready man,and writing an exact man-Francis Bacon.

Bacon’s  words are extremely true. Writing  chastens a man, ennobles him, enriches his personality , enlivens his spirit and. energises his passion.,

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A Dream


The dream is not to own a crown but be a King.

This is not a dream but a vision of most.

If everyone aspires to be a King, then who will be subjects?

If everyone  wants to boss over, then who will  work?

If everyone wishes authority , then who will obey?

If everyone loves power ,  then who will  serve?

If everyone hopes  to speak, then who will listen?

If everyone likes to run, then who will walk?

If everyone thinks great, then who will  feel modest?

If everyone sings praise, then who will talk  truth?

If everyone  gets success , then who will perform?

Only one can be a King!!!

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Dawn Of 2009


Let it be a year of plenty,

Let it be a year of grace,

Let it be a year of Peace,

Let it be a year of Joy,

Let it be a year of Fortitude,

Let it be a year of Fame,

Let it be a year of  Positives.

Happy New Year To All My Readers.

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Botch In Indian Corporate Governance.


An emerging industrial super power India is at crossroads, after the disaster of Satyam’s undermining ,disgraceful move to shift 1.6 billion to its Mayatas projects.

The integrity is at question, the audacity is at question, the Board is at question,the transparency is at question,,and the investors interest are at question.

The Indian corporate scenario was stagnant till 1990.After liberalisation, this sector has changed. India with 20 million shareholders, is one of the largest emerging markets in terms of  the market capitalisation.

The Confederation Of Indian Industry,took a special initiative to protect the small investor,and promote transparency within business and industry.

The Securities Board of India announced strict governance for public listed companies. More powers were entrusted to the Securities Board , after the Harshad Mehta  scam in 1992.

Amendments were made in clause 49 to move Indian companies rapidly up the business scenario. Foreign Direct Investments were  freely allowed.

 Indian companies grew in stature. The Information Technology sector made a rapid stride. Indians made good of the opportunity, There was a large scale take over of overseas companies by Indian business.

The Jaguar deal  is a fine instance of this elaborate agenda.

The Satyam episode has ploughed deep into the investor’s confidence, has ransacked the enthusiasm of the overseas financial institutions and has etched a black impression on the nascent corporate Indian culture

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Virtues Of Economy.


Virtue is best defined as a moral excellence.It is a conformity  to a standard of right.

The ethics in economy are moderated to convenience.Today the image of duplicity lingers.Corporates have two faces.A genil face is shown to the public gaze and a sinister face away from the populace.This is the doctrine of public virtue and private vice.

Recent virtues of economy are, theft,insider trading, deceit ,profit at all costs,greed and arrogance.

The latest addition  is laziness.

Top executives have minted money, by squandering the wealth of the company

Bribe and corruption have wrought massive furores.

Wrong policies have manipulated a thudding disarmament

These are the  organisation culture of today’s corporate world.Unquestionable material  resourcefulness promote degradation in character. Good character is an achievement , not an inherent trait.

Lazy portfolios have become a winning strategy according to Farrell.

If laziness ascends   the hierarchy, then greed, theft , deceit, bribe and corruption associated with  Machiavellian steal the show.They are the best ethics and formidable values that have to be imbibed by the human mind, that have to be assimilated  to dot as  a piece of sponge  absorbs water, that have to be  subscribed  with fervour and exalted  as a discernable demonstration. 

Virtue  has lost its footing, has lost its sense, has diffused into an incongurous entity.

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What A year -2008


The year 2008 ,  will be remembered for all negative  illustrations.

It will be recalled as a year of economic failure.

It will be thought of as a year of high inflation rate.

It will  be spoken of as a year of collapses.

It will  be registered as a year of terrorism.

It will be recorded as a year of  unprecedented  rains.

It will be  posted  as a year of greed.

It will be exalted as a year of  fraud.

It will be  portrayed as a year of  abatement.

It will be translated as a year of inefficiency.

It will be transcribed as a year of choking.

It will be framed as a year of stagnation.

It is a year of loss – of  invaluable lives, of sublime peace, of wealth.

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Satyam In Troubled Waters


Satyam Shivam  Sundaram.

Truth is God , God is beautiful.The truth, the conscious and the beauty are essence of  Divinity.

“Satyameva Jayte naanritam”

“Truth alone triumphs , not falsehood “-the origin is from Mundaka Upanishad.

Satyam( meaning Truth) computers ,has lost its name , both literally and metaphorically.

 1.6 billion  was to be deployed in a buy out of his Mayatas Infrastructure and Mayatas properties . this move triggered  the investors to protest.

Mayatas is an angaram of Satyam. A reversal of letters has reversed the credential of the Company.

Ramalinga Raju is in a soup. His family has 8.6% share in the company.His two sons are inthe Board , in the capacity of Vice Chairmen.The Board . comprising of Krishna Pelapu, T.R. Prasad former cabinet secretary’and am Mohan Rao , Dean of Indian Business school.

The Board passed the resolution and did not bother to get the consent of the shareholder.The investors were provoked, and old the shares in a quick motion.Raju was shell shocked. He sent signals of rapprochement ,but it was too late.

Four of the Directors have resigned from the Board., thus ditching the interest of the shareholders.It looks a though they are running away from  crucial decision. The Board meeting on the 10/01/2009 . is going to be a farce.

The World Bank has already barred Satyam from further contracts.

Ramaling Raju has brought disgrace too the business fraternity.

The company has to find a new team , to take care of its  cash rich ,factor about 5000 crores surplus .Will Raju actually quit such a flourishing company?If so , will he keep away from the management?

He may fix up a proxy team to take control of the management. The financial companies, like Aberdeen,Fidelity etc have 20-25 %, can convince the investor and usher in a new management.

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Spinach-Creditable and Credible.


An apple a day keeps the Doctor away, goes the maxim.

To me , it is little spinach a day ,not only keeps the Doctor  away, but keeps you hale and healthy.

Spinach has medicinal value.Dishes  made of spinach are tasty and nutritious.There are different spinach ,coriander, mint, drumstick,amarnath or araikeerai,vallarai,vendhayam,pirndai,and goonkora,manathakali..

Juices of certian varieties, chutneys porial and kootus, masials and soup kindle the tasty buds.

These spinach are rich in iron , vitamins and stimulate th digestive system

They enhance the memory andsuppress the heat in the body.They cure mouth ulcers and diffuse the congestion due to cold. The eye sight is improved greatly by profuse use of spinach.Arthiritis and body pain is subsides after consuming moodakathan keerai, a rare variety of spinach.

The complexion gets toned up by taking ponnagani keerai. and thiruvatchi keerai sorts out the kidney problem.Keezhanalli keerai cures Jaundice,and sets right the liver.

Spinach grown in an organic settlement is a value added product.