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Textile Industry- No Growth- Value Abundant.


A large scale erosion has taken place, shelving the once promising textile industry to the back quarters. Textile manufacturing carried a significance in the industrial revolution  experienced  all over the world. It threw  huge employment opportunities. It gave rise to a cluster of high profiled ancillary industries. It proved to be a safe bet to the bankers . It earned in volumes , making the promoter extremely rich , and the worker extraordinarily flushed with funds.

The charm of this cloth and yarn manufacturing process , was lost , when the reflection of high wage structure, high rate of interest, high cost of power, and still higher cost of raw material  loomed large.. The Western countries , once a haven for textile manufacturing, lost its wicket and was bowled over., by these rising claims.

The Indian Manufacturing enjoyed a monopoly for a few decades . The victim of the high inputs was the centres located in North and West. They were knocked down  The industry, turned south. The  Textile sector was flourishing for decades down South , but succumbed to the escalation very quickly, leaving a vast work force bereft of food and finance. The promoters , who once spun money , have run away from the avenue for fear of imprisonment , as their liabilities have mounted so progressively .

The Southern India  Textile show  now ,is the grapple of awesome predictions, mangling cotton parties, manipuating financiers , harried workers, irritated creditors . This suffocation has made the industry , which was a cynosure of all eyes before, as an itching , irksome depiction .

One cool spot amidst  the hot desert is the appreciation of the land which hosts the textile mills, The mills in Mumbai, have assumed a sky rocketting value , as the premises have been drawn to city , duet o  expansion . Land is a rarity in Mumbai. These lands , in hectares were bought at throw away prices  long ago, have reached a high value  that is unbelievable and unthinkable. So , is the proposition down South. A land which was acquired in hecatares for a few hundred , is being quoted in millions and billions. The scenario of manufacturing hubub has assumed the back drop of real estates nad pose an exorbitancy and expensiveness almost unheard of.

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Lessons From The Past.


Learn from your elders,listen to your elders, and live like your elders are the three principles to be  followed by modern day youth to regenerate Nature.

A quarter of a century back , the intensity of life , was immense that each and every happening was twined with Nature. The fashion of plastic , the usage of polythene bags, the disposable polyurethane cups , and plates  had not come into existence.

Each house had earthen pots and large brass vessels to store water.Shopping bags were made of cloth or jute. Large quantities were bought in sacks woven with jute. Cement was packed in a special categorised sack,also of jute. Cups and saucers were of chinaware,or glass, which when broken or when they become too old could be thrown out ,as they were easily degradable. or made of metal like stainless steel, which could be recycled

In parlours and hotels banana leaves  were used to serve food, and other side dishes were served in cups made of palm leaves . They were in course of time replaced by stainless steel plates , cups and tumblers. The plates , cups and tumblers were cleaned and reused. The banana  leaf culture, I understand was the best proposition , as it needs no cleaning, just dumping into the garbage and shoved over. This incurred less or nil water consumption. Another additional benefit was the cleaning efficiency need  not be supervised.

There was store of such vessels in almost every household, as they were required for marriages and other big functions. After every celeberation, the lady of the house , saw to it that all the cooking utensils, serving dishes,were cleaned thoroughly not once but thrice, dried with huge towels, kept in  bright sunshine , then meticulously arranged in the store rooms. After keeping them in order,long pieces of cloth were spread over them to keep away the dust and mites.

There was also a big chest of drawers , filled with carpets , that were used during the weddings. They were ordered to fit the halls of the houses, the raised platforms or thinnais . The colours and designs were matching to the flooring and the paint of the wall, where they were spread. The characteristic peculiarity of each family was illustrated in the combination of colours, in the weaving of designs, and in the selection of utensils. They were a phenomenal array of grace ,distinctive display of choice and  an exposition of chaste  , beautiful illustrations. Once the function got over, these carpets , rugs  were brushed with assiduous attention, with a wet cloth first , then with a dry one, then laid bare to the sun for a few hours. This exposure to the sun acted as a disinfectant . Finally they are folded , and placed in the chest of drawers specially made for them.

These regularities have become   an anachronism in the fast world. Now , we can hire carpets, pillows . rugs, utensils, and even procure ready made food without igniting the stove. This is surely a degradation , not only of nature , but also of self .Using things again and again, that too utilised by the majority pose a severe threat to health.

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Airlines Making Loss


A global loss of 9 billion dollars is blinking hard at the airline industry. Reasons  impacting this huge loss are global recession,cost of government micro regulation,crazy taxation and partners abusing the monopoly  power.Air cargo demand is expected to decline by 17%. Passenger demand is expected to fall by 8%. Fuel accounts for 23% of operating cost.The crude oil fell to 51$ and now has climbed up to 70$.

The industry , which got an abnormal lift  in recent years , is falling into a disorganised shape , as there is no uniformity  among various operations spread all over the world.The partnership and consolidation  worked out well for a few years. Now , there is an assumption of setback, as most airlines have made huge losses in the operating year.

Airlines need the same commercial freedom as most other industries enjoy. To get into the road of prosperity, we need a prosperous trade and a juvenile manufacturing accessibility. It is business which brings in wide travel, and extra circulation of money to sustain the expenditure.When this commercial activity spells gloom , the traffic gets minimised , leading to less flights , which in turn protrudes into lesser income.

The maintenance of this high profile travel cart is extraordinarily high. The salary and perks of  the flight officers, the air hostess’ , the stewards , and the ground staff, also call for a gross disposition of funds. The air tax and air congestion charges,  provoke the operators to charge the passenger a voluminous amount , that unnerves the travellers. The tax portion , is equal to another ticket cost. The wary passenger, shies away from this high handed expense , resorts to other modes of transport.

A comfort becomes a costly nuisance. A strictly positive travel has assumed a negative trend ,driving the enthusiastic persons far away from the vicinity of air travel. Wooing the customer was a difficuly once, but driving them away by spiralling fare has become a facility  easy.

A congregagtion of airline operators should  be called for. The imposition of uniform fare  should be implied. The airlines should cut short their extravagancy in deputing staff by minimising the necessary personnel to a single flight, providing  healthy food , not sumptuous delicacies, and extending comforts not luxuries to the travellers. The timing of the flights will be for a minimum of 50 mins and a maximim of 36 hours. These bouts of travel can be well managed with pleasure  by the promulagation of strong basic amenities well afforded and right diet well prepared.

Will the airlines look into these aspects keenly ?

 

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Matching Of Horoscopes


Matching two horoscopes is an ingredient part of the Hindu marriage. There are several pointers to find out the compatibility.There are various exceptions to these pointers . The placement of planets play a pivotal role  in the matching prologue. Each pointer has a specific role and has been assigned marks. Mostly all schools of astrology assume the value as 36, and a if the compatiability gets above 20 then the wedding can take place. If it is less , then certain adjustments in the form of parihars should be done before performing the ritual.

 

The position of planets , indicate vital progressions. The twelve houses talk of parents, education , wealth, offsprings, health, siblings, marriage, harmony,sins of previous birth, curses, peace , rights and disturbance.The saturn in the fifth house  tells us about the evils of the previous birth and its effect. The seventh and the eigth houses should be open. This predicts a happy married life. Mars in the certain houses give ill effects or dosha. This generalised statement has so many if’s and but’s ,that confuses the clear mind.

A deep analysis of  an  astrologer ,cannot be taken to the full confidence, as when referred to another professional who gives an extremely contradictory work out. When the bride’s side is convinced , the groom’s people are doubtful of the connotations. The combination which seems to be favourable by one astrologer, becomes unholy according to another . The vie for unanimity is a common occurrence.The proposal gets dropped.The other fixtures , as status, education , brought up, intelligence, looks , and pleasantness are not considered. The likings of the bride and the bridegroom are  not taken into account. It is the astrological principles that assume a dominant role in a marriage.

In the era of progress and advancement , the pinning down to circumscribed affinities appear to be out dated. Astrology ,for that matter did not enjoy such high degree of  ascendancy,twenty to fifty years back.The families’ position, their standing in society, and their values  were the key elements that brought out the marriage. They were successful , as the individuals of the same wave length got tied up and they perfectly shouldered the yolk of marriage. The frailites and weakness were present , but did not take an overridingsymptom. The conceptualised ,idealistic , matrimony found an illuminating evolvement in the married life. The involvement , tolerance and patience were so overwhelming that the egoistic echoes got diffused in the blossoming of the family.

 

Two individuals got entangled, grew together with love and passion, led a life of patience and tolerance, gave birth to children , nurtured them with love and affection, tended them with care and attention, earned a reputation, made enough money for comfotable living, and sustained a wonderful lifestyle. It looked so simple, yet difficult, so humble, yet great, so modest yet graceful, so realistic yet divine .

These happened without the  matching of horoscopes. Now , this compatibility reports which predict prosperity spell disaster, which anticipate harmony provide discordance, which  ensue peace ensure struggle.

 

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Mother Nature Sheds tears.


Fifty years from hence,

Living was simple,

Food was  natural.

Nature was one with us.

 

 

 

Twenty five years from hence,

A complicated life style erupted

A fast food   acquaintance developed,

Nature gradually moved aside.

 

Today and from now,

A hurried harried living embarks,

A tablet format descends,

Nature gets alienated.

 

 

Fifty years from hence,

A clean air encircled,

A lovely pleasure enfolded.

Nature nestled close.

 

 

Twenty five years from hence,

An evaporation assumed,

A strange fear evolved,

Nature nudged away.

 

 

 

Today and from now,

A polluton accustoms,

A suffocation prevails,

Nature sinks into oblivion.

 

 

 

Fifty years from hence,

Houses were  in a distance,

Factories were a rarity.

Nature hugged firmly.

 

 

Twenty five years from hence,

Houses got congested,

Factories  became  relative.

Nature withdrew in aghast.

 

 

 

Today and from now,

Houses are on top of  one another,

Factories became dense.

Nature flew from space.

 

 

An ecstatic enchantment is lost,

An healthy effervescence is robbed,

A sober sustenance is expelled.

A caring mother is found dead.

 

 

A disposition so wicked persists,

An indifference so peculiar terrifies

A blasphemy so rigid torments.

An inspiration so healing is knocked.

 

 

A renovation  has to be done,

A resurrection has to be applied,

A rejuvenation has to take place,

An acknoweldgement  has to be compelled.

 

 

 

Terms to ensure bio upgradation.

Codes to upgrade bio diversity .

Formulas to ensue greener living,

Affable theories are to be promoted..

 

 

 

Work together to reinforce Nature,

Work together to  consider Nature,

Work together to glorify Nature,

Work together to accept Nature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mona’s Trumpet.


Well, coming back to Mona , who has a torrential resource of funds and tempestous  share of his family’s bounty, reigns supreme over this kith and kin, who gape at his outpourings, who shrivel at his perennial flow of lies, who ridicule his incessant gibber which ultimately leads to nonsensical catastrophe.

 

 

 

As Mona’s Vimona is about to take off, he is venturing  into a new schedule that of refrigeration. He has bought a land in the vicinity of Chennai. His talks with the Tamilnadu Ministers , has wrought much effect. They are absolutely impressed by his technical knowledge .His research of which perishable goods could be preserved , and study of the market price of mangoes, chilly, tamarind provide helpful  tips to the state administration. The state government, Mona says ,  is going to set up a research centre under his guidance , to pursue the project. The setting up of a body should have been commissioned earlier , all over the world decries Mona ,as this would have certainly avoided recession. Mona . in diosgust throws up his towel in desperation, over thesluggishness of the bureaucracy. If only , the world would have heeded to his plans and allowed him to carry out, his modalities  the global meltdown would not have found a place.His CEO,Pearl Prashanth, brings to focus the modus operandi of Vimona Freezers. Mona, has prevailed upon the government to sanction a subsidy of 65% to the entrepreneurs.

Swamy , puts forth the projected workings for five years. he also anticipates a glowing prosperity to their foolproof venture. His target is to get a profit of 25% over the turn over. Livingstone, with a selective significance endorses  Pearl’s claim and Swamy’s aspiration. He gives a lift to Mona’s ego, by anticipating an award for his deep insight and shrewd handling of finance.

The ego of Mona gets inflated ,his empty chatter resounds, his feigned   prudence  gives out to   distilled idiocy and his lieutanants are gearing him up for the falsified  enchantment.

Queries in respect to refrigeration can be  posted to Mona. He will come out of the way to help  everyone with ingenuity and sincerity.

In his absence , Pearl  and Swamy would take up the cause.

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Mona’s Gabble


 Mona is a brag , who keeps on talking about himself, his wife, his assets (imaginary), his business acumen, his ventures abroad, his investments in gold , silver and land, his hobbies and his  skills in sports His monologue goes on for hours , and  his talk is supported not by power point presentation, but is flanked by a lively demonstration . As ,he is in the midst of his address , his aides  Swamy, and Living stone , drive up in a limousine . Their entry  is marked by much fanfare . A too dark , stout Swamy in a white dhoti and wrinkled white Khadi shirt gets into the arena, by paying a glorious salute to his master, who is none other than our Mona. Livingstone , follows  the heavy man , in a subdued manner . He, though demure , is full of arrogance and mischief. Mona , pulls up his sleeves  and combs his sparse hair  to take his  avid listeners to his demo land.

He ,on his way to the avenue , talks elaborately about the satellite city , he is going to promote , and the construction of a Mega Mall  , to help the residents of the small town Devibotta. The inmates in the car are baffled. The car halts near a bridge . The passengers alight from it. Swamy , now takes up the cue from Mona, who seems tired after a long talk.. He points his fingers towards a place , where he says , the Mega Mall is to be built. There are no houses, no huts, no habitation, no vegetation. The area looks so desolate and arid.

Once again the people are pushed into the car. The vehicle goes a few Kilometeres and stops . Swamy gets out hurriedly , and takes up the cause of explaining the setting up of the Mega city , which is to be mamed after his Master and Madam . The Vimona city , is to be modelled on the Silicon valley., California , where all high tech  businesses are to be accomodated.Mona envisages it to be the  industrial powerhouse of India. . Living stone , predicts that Vimona  will be a one point  focus  to all mega projects that are to be  commissioned in India.

Mona , with head raised high , imperiously walks towards his car, followed by his  aides, leaving his audience spellbound .

A quixotic ,funny,,Mona has mesmerised his friends  by meaningless chatter, irrational ideas and erratic notions. A satellite city -Vimona, a mega mall Monavi  are all in the offing near Deva fort, a hamlet near Sivaganga

Realtors wake up, builders arise, high tech industrialist rush  to Vimona., where Swamy is holding guard under the stewardship of Corporate President  Pearl Prashanth ,an administrator, and accountant par excellence.

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A Temple Visit.


Fridays are reserved for temple visits by most Hindus. The shrines get crowded with devotees .The Goddess reign supreme during the Friday poojas . The deities  in lovely attire  decked with ornaments and adorned by colourful garlands present a grand  yet serene , delightful  yet graceful, enthralling yet divine  presence.A close look into the eyes of the Goddess kindles rhapsody and reverberation. The eyes emanate a succinct power that consoles  the depressed demeanour. condemns the wicked perception, controls the agitated mind, brings out the goodness, and considers a tranquil ,transcendental momentum never experienced before. Each visit to the temple lets out a different stigma , strikes out a variant harmony , that words  and expressions are not sufficient to describe .

Of late , going to the temple pose a diffident task. Entrance is marshalled  by Police. Security check is conducted. Then a long , long queue is formed . There are different entries to those who buy tickets , classified according to the value ,then  free entry, apart from a VIP thoroughfare , which is utilised by the  top officials, Politicians and elites. Negotiating the way to the sanctum sanctorium needs enormous patience and sustaining spirit.

After coping with all these hurdles , a fraction of a minute is allotted for the worship, which is overwhelmed by  a hard push  by the crowd, a rude shout by the security guard , a harsh command by the police . The synchronising effect of the chanting of mantras , the deepa aradhana and the proximity to the divine , gets lost , by the dis cordant , inhuman behaviour of the temple sevaks and the arrogance of the Police officials.

A resolution , a determination settles in the mind. A little strayed away  faith from the norms , a strained disappiation from the codes , usurps the long dedicated thought of paying visits to the temples, that of restricting the intention of going to the temples, which were once a citadel of peace and tranquillity, but now appear to be a meeting place of monied , powerful , and bureaucratic cult.

The temples of worship , have given way to  commercialisation and politician . A strong vehemence creeps in , a dissatisfied interpretation works out, a disinterested devotion predominates.This tendency does not augur well, and does not involve a healthy ideal.A new procedure to worship God and Goddess has to be evolved , to retain the religion.

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Coming Out Of The Blue.


A year of recession is slowly drawing to a close.The much talked about depression is coming to a  halt. The employment sector is the only one that is still  turning nightmarish trends. Hope it should resolve quickly to make the economy  translated into a vibrant force .

The look up should be sustained with great gusto. A soft , steadied direction should lead us into a scenario of cheer and fortitude.

Oil ,which rose remarkably in the early 2008 , had a tumultuous fall in the late 2008 and early 2009 , is getting out of the suppressed oblivion . It is now being quoted as 70$. Gold and silver are ranging high . The stocks have spiralled up . The industrial output  has made a marginal rise of 2%.The real estate which is little back , is treading  in measured steps . It appears , that it will also turn rosy.

The Information sector is idling , so is the outsourcing industry. The recession in this field  is marked . It has to resume a figure of confidence and mettle ,so as to enamour its customers. This particular sphere has been over exposed, Money has flowed into the field as a mighty river assuming the role of a torrential flow. The wisdom and prudence have been overshadowed  by the inclination to work for others, where money claims authority and  excellence. The servitude has led to an abject obsession , that the animated replicas, and blind imitation has forsaken the analytical kinship and meticulous planning. The financial attraction has shrouded the inherited talent , that in a few years the monetary comfort would deprive the nonchalant intelligence . Money can buy everything , but not the lively brains. It has numbed the mental faculty and shut the inquisitiveness of the mind, which is a dangerous risk.

As the melt down is geting solidified , as the depression  which has liberally loosened  a fireceful  mentality  is now paving the way to progression, as the economic snail ‘s pace is hastening toward a  tortoise’s acceleration , as the sadness is fumbling, and as the rejuvenation  is settling in , a harbinger of grace and blessing makes a gala entry  , though in moderate terms.The significance of this augumented gaiety is sure to make inroads into the embellished ethical formation.

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An Uneasy Priority


The past two weeks were clustered with appointments, that have sucked the energy and drained the enthusiasm in me. A host of weddings, betrothals, child shower, all in close succession ,disturbed the routine. The heat  and the travel to one place to another jaunt ,coupled with  feasts and delicacies have  transformed me into a senseless living being.

Last fortnight , was a terrible experience.A quick bath, a dress up in a costly attire , with some jewels on , ensued by a tedious travel covering  a distance of 100 kms., followed by alighting at the venue,walking to the avenue of  the wedding being greeted by friends and relatives, walking to the avenue of  the wedding,proceeding to the dining hall. gulp something  out of fear and haste, then waiting in the wedding hall for the ceremony to get over, finally hop into the car for another marriage. This has been my itinerary for half a month. My body is aching, my tummy is filed with hunger as it has been alienated from the a simple breakfast with a hot cup of tea, the lunch predominantly centres round little rice , broth, vegetables , dhal and pickle , curd and fruits, with the evening turning out to have a slight snacks and a hot cup of tea, as the dinner sums  up with a   modest menu added with fruit juice,retiring a little while with a hot cup of milk.The appeasement of the mind and physic has been totally lost by accommodating these appointments in the activities. It is not a mere adjustment , but a certain accomplishments that renders negative distinctions.

Skipping some would have been a comfortable idiom, but the unnecessary back talks , would have torn the heart. The gossip and exchange of views,make a devastating ravish , as they explore  mostly discordant disharmony.A pleasant conversation ,  swiftly takes a scandalous apprehension , which dispels the rejoice and gaiety prevalent .A guarded talk, a soft smile and a cordial countenance should be forcefully delivered  so as to maintain tranquillity.

A feigned pretension has come to a close. But , I fear , in a short gap another bout will take shape , which is going to drive me mad and exhausted. I am into earnest expectation that I should  find a way out this ordeal .

Shall I pack my bags and disappear from the planet?