tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26833704774152684712024-03-14T00:03:33.743+05:30VOICE OF A VILLAGE GIRLroopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-8220713399723091962017-01-22T11:02:00.000+05:302017-01-22T11:05:15.658+05:30Three Words<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">A hug,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Redefined,</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Reassured,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Realization!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">One mind,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Two souls,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">Three words,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">I Love You</span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-72162171999866892172016-12-25T21:08:00.000+05:302016-12-25T21:08:02.888+05:30Nevertheless I smile!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A puff of insecurity,</div>
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A hug of wind,</div>
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A breath of last!</div>
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With hope,</div>
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Within limelight,</div>
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Without self!</div>
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Tearing me apart,</div>
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Tears dripping down,</div>
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Teeth still shine!</div>
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Near my thoughts,</div>
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Next to my life,</div>
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Nevertheless I smile!</div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-37603880948706672262016-11-29T12:37:00.001+05:302016-11-29T12:37:57.472+05:30Dreams and Hues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mind echoes!</div>
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Remains of past,</div>
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Woven yesterdays!</div>
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Hills and hues,</div>
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Hindered never!</div>
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Waves of the deep</div>
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Hugged my feet!</div>
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Noiseless life</div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-54120963688196995412016-06-09T19:39:00.001+05:302016-06-09T19:39:28.046+05:30Bloomed for a Rain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The grip and gambling of words have disappeared. Yet rain
tempts me to write in some way or other. While reading my old blog posts, I
could see the pride I held in scribbling. It is a great relief to watch rain
for a few months every year. I can unwind myself. Yeah, “unwind” was a favorite
word of mine once upon a time. While mastering my own mother tongue, I hardly
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Today I am forced to write actually. My phone has zero
balance. I could neither ring up someone or browse and chat via messenger apps.
Above that, there is no power supply since morning. I have been watching rain
all the while. Those drizzling whispered me to write. Rejecting its request is
something I can’t imagine. I haven’t switched on my laptop for a few days. I
was scared adverse climate would affect my laptop. No, it survived.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My desktop background is an image with definition of
‘nostalgia’. The word is defined as sentimental yearning for the happiness of a
former place or time. In reality, a visit to Coimbatore last week supports my
feeling as well as explanation of nostalgia. Coimbatore is a city located in
Tamil Nadu, a state located at the extreme south of Indian peninsula. Known for
educational institutions, city shares its border with Kerala. Like most of the
Malayalis in north Kerala, I too chose this city for my post graduation in
journalism. My college is placed on the outskirts of Coimbatore. Even if I
hated the institution and people inside the campus, I am still a diehard fan of
its surrounding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To watch rain from there is heavenly. Before joining this
college, one of my friends advised me that beauty of nature would make human
being mad. He asked me to be careful. He was right. Many of the students
especially in women’s hostel underwent treatment for depression. There was a
huge hill with the shape of elephant right next to the campus. Clouds and fog
used to hug and kiss it with great affection. Like devotees praying to the
stone idol placed inside temple, students like me communicated silently with
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On my visit last week, I found everything changed on the
highway except the view of elephant hill. From four lanes, roads have been
transformed to multi lanes. I couldn't spot my campus from the track. Still, elephant
hill consoled me like the way it did five years ago. That mount and valley guarded
me for two years. Whenever my mind was broken, they healed. Every time I fought
with my best friend it would wipe my tears. I cannot express the amount of
loneliness and harsh life I had in that campus.</span></div>
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rain. Drops fell on earth with no mercy. Earth still waited for downpour
because the soil was so dry. Each drop gave hope. But, rainy season did its
duty and showed its way to another ruthless summer. Earth hoped for a colorful
life. Summer sucked moisture and expectations of ground. Even tears where dried
up. Again and again, earth waited for autumn for its each and every cell to
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-57889299132308093262016-04-30T11:47:00.001+05:302016-04-30T11:47:10.957+05:30My Devotion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Holding my thoughts, I prayed a second before scribbling. I am
not a devotee who fixes time for prayers and sit in front of lighted lamps with
closed eyes. Mostly those who do all these might not be able to concentrate for
the whole time being. Their mind would wander through all gossips they have
listened to for the whole day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My concept of prayer is serene and quiet. I can do it even
while having a piece of watermelon. It is just a divine communication between
me and the Almighty. For that I need no hymns or music. In fact silence is what
I love during prayers. Also I don’t believe that dumping money in devotional
places will please God and would give extra blessings. Instead, give it poor
people. At least offer them money for a meal. Or else, give food and water to
birds and animals. Similarly, water plants that are about to die. Everything
around you is creation of God. Life is about offering little things that could delight
others. That’s the true devotion I believe.</span><u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-84848234740176068892016-02-11T15:17:00.000+05:302016-02-11T15:17:53.348+05:30Let Not Be A Melancholy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nostalgia… My favorite word in English! I’m fond of
everything around. Memories of village, aroma of first downpour, film songs of
my childhood days, mangoes, jackfruits, cows, rice field, river, creeks… what
not! I fear if my blog’s name would come as the last item in my list of reminiscence.
Writing has turned out to be a task. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">‘You think in Malayalam and write in English. Better quit
that habit. You should do both in same language’, my brother in law once
advised me. Yeah true! Working for a daily that uses your mother tongue is
really easy. Is it? Even it is tough at times. Yet we are more flexible
compared to a language that you’ve learned by reading, writing and speaking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sincerely speaking, I lost my touch in English. Hard it is
to scribble a few words. Moreover I’m very
much concerned about grammatical errors though a few of them will be spotted by
MS Word itself. The flow I had three years ago is missing now. But the likes
for my Facebook page is increasing day by day. Also when I attend any function,
people keep asking what happened to ‘village girl’. Don’t think I am boasting. This
is a platform I nurtured from nothing. I built it with words, feelings and
experiences. I kept torturing people to read. Many ran away just like when you
meet insurance policy agents. When the whole thing became silent, I realized there
is still a handful left who read this blog seriously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Village and greenery were my energizers. Today I am far away
from both. I sit in my room in my night gowns and try to type a few group of
words. I’ve kept my phones silent. I’ve learned the art of imagining so that I’d
feel the smell of fresh leaves, chirping of little birds and the soothing wind
even if the actual sounds around me is that of tile cutters, hammers and earth
movers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wish to write more and more, update every now and then.
Laziness and tight schedules make a fuss of everything. No more fake promises. This
is the world I live, lived and will be living with my real self!</span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-3571685712214732362015-10-15T23:09:00.000+05:302015-10-15T23:09:17.350+05:30Language Lost And Found<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The language once I admired, the
letters with which I gambled my emotions, is strange to me. With so
much of pain, I realize that the flow in my writings had disappeared.
Although I look up to Malayalam more than English, the so called
universal language always remain as my favorite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Now you will be wondering how could I
conclude so! Well, blogging and actual writing differs a lot. Here no
one mind to correct or criticize. All we do is give positive
comments. Even if I receive some personal messages regarding the
mistakes I make here, most of my readers tend to give a thumbs up. It
is not that I blame you. Initially, I enjoyed positive feedback and
thought everything I post are perfect copies. Recently a blogger as
well as my colleague pointed out a fact. He said blogging is a world
of praises. I didn't take it seriously then. But when I was asked to
write a few essays in journalistic language, I failed bitterly. I
felt as if the world has gone blank. My love for this language has
suddenly disappeared.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I made a self criticism. These are the
faults I found in me:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">I don't read much English newspapers.
Working in a Malayalam daily was my excuse</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">I've taken a new year resolution which
is to update my English blog regularly. It didn't happen. I blamed
time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">I rarely went through English books and
blogs these days. Again, time is the villain</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">I've started reading English news
websites</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Posting one article a week is still a
dream. Hope to make it happen by next year somehow</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">Beginning with Sigmund Freud's
'Interpretation of Dreams' I'm going to be a regular reader at least
of e-books </span></li>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-79613346640910809512015-09-14T21:26:00.000+05:302015-09-14T21:26:45.212+05:30Munnar Strike - Power of Women<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hill stations are undoubtedly the best
places to relax. Anyone visiting there would wonder how beautiful the
life of natives would be! Oxygen in its purest form, serene weather
and absolute exquisiteness around… it is the same that tempts
people to acquire land in these areas. But truth is different. Days
of folks living out there are absolutely horrible except high class.
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Munnar is considered as one of the perfect destinations for
honeymooners as well as other tourists. Any user who browses this
name will find picturesque places. Every nook and corner of Munnar is
wonderful. Whether it is river, hill, town, resorts or eateries, all
serve as places of tourist attraction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For past one week, Munnar is quiet
without tourists. Reason behind it was a strike. Here are a few
features of the iconic attempt:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Conducted by plantation workers of
Kannan Devan Plantation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ladies in the forefront</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">No leader or political parties to lead</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Around 5000 females took part</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Demands were salary hike and increase
in bonus</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Politicians were not encouraged</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Venue was National Highway from Kochi
to Dhanushkodi</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Protestors blocked NH for nine days</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Most of the participants were Tamilians</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On Sunday, opposition leader of Kerala
legislative assembly, VS Achuthanandan joined the camp. He announced
he’d be there till the problem is solved. A man of 90’s sat for
the whole day with protestors. By night, their demands were agreed.
Usually they were paid only a minimum of Rs. 232. They had to pluck
21 kilos of tea leaves per day. Even if they give an outcome of 100
kilos, they are paid just Rs. 308. So they went on with a strike for
minimum pay of Rs. 500. They also wanted bonus of 20%.</span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Womenfolk didn’t entertain
participation of men in the strike as they feared males can be easily
influenced by management. Only person whom they trusted was VS
Achuthanandan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It must be admitted that this is one of
the historic effort with no banners of any political or social
organization. Sadly the credits of this fight back don’t belong to
women of Keralites. Malayali females love to live cozy life. Albeit
they wish to oppose for a social cause, their family won’t allow.
There will be a few exceptions. Yet most of the family setup in
Kerala thinks a woman who raises her voice is a burden. So Malayali
female community is covered up with ‘emotional shatters’. Apart
from household jobs and office works, she’d seldom have a world. </span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spotting a lady dancing in a procession in Kerala might be a tedious
task. Happiness, sorrow and anger has its limit when it comes to
Malayali ladies and the boundary won’t go beyond the four walls of
her house. Way to go Tamil ladies… You showed the world what’s
female power. Salute for your courage and effort!</span></div>
</div>
roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-89735801175508731542015-07-23T21:29:00.000+05:302015-07-24T10:50:16.276+05:30For A Dad Who Never Made Him Smile<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">She came with her two kids for
our college ‘get together’. Elder one is four and second is two years old.
While the younger baby made merry, other one was quiet. His eyes didn't bear
the charisma of childhood. I was observing him all the while.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Though my friend or his mom
agreed that her eldest son had all favors of being the first baby, his life was
strange. From the day of birth, he had to face lots of problems. While all
other kids of his age lived their life so happily, he couldn't. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">His mom is a divorcee. She had to
face mental, physical and sexual harassment from her husband. And the saddest
part is, the elder son had to witness all these almost every time. Moreover, he
forcefully made this baby to drink alcohol. For the boy his dad was a scary
creature.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">As soon as he turned four, his
mom admitted him in a nursery school. Other fellows in his class used to entertain
him. Yet it'll take time for him to recover.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">His mom told me, “He would still
say 'I'm going back to my dad's place', when I beat or scold him.”</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">There is nothing that time could
heal especially in a kid's mind. He longs for dad's presence even if his dad
never made him smile.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-25678184355853411392015-07-15T00:04:00.002+05:302015-07-15T00:04:40.468+05:30Lady Drive<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm a keen observer of advertisements
especially the female aspects. There are certain typical styles in
which ladies are pictured like:</span></div>
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<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Best cook</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">'Washing Machine'</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fair and Lovely obsessed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Make-up loving</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cleaning creature</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gold admirer</span></li>
</ol>
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</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm fed up of watching all these shows.
I wished for a change badly. Not even a rare shot was played with the
actual day to day special activities of ladies except in the ads of napkins.</span></div>
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</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now comes the change! Chevrolet has
come up with an ad for its Chevrolet
Enjoy recently. A young woman plays the role of driver and her mom
(can be mom-in-law too) takes the front seat. These seats are always
occupied by men. Only exception is when she is traveling with her
hubby, the front seat will be taken over by wife at times. Overall,
the ad is perfect and cute. Way to go ad wizards! </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-38508885827922040612015-07-07T21:21:00.000+05:302015-07-07T21:21:25.794+05:30City Dweller Village Girl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Your appearance and dialogues are
perfect for a city dweller. You are doing injustice to yourself by a
label 'village girl'- commented my colleague a few days back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He is true to a certain extend. I keep
my hair loose and perfectly shampooed. I apply make-up. I use large
fancy earrings, bangles and chains. I'm active in social media over
phone. I visit malls and wear modern outfit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But way back, there was a village girl
who tied her oiled hair as ponytail and wore only churidars while
going out. I was shy then. I spoke quietly. Confronting before guys
was a scary thing for me. I didn't talk or went out with them. Going
for movies at cinema hall was a recreation for men in my village.
Theaters even now is not a place for women to visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I started wearing jeans just five years
back. At first, I found it odd. Now I'm absolutely comfortable with
that costume.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">However during my visit to my hometown,
I wear churidars only with shawl 'neatly' pinned. Malls are just for window shopping. I still love to buy things from
street-vendors. Visit to theaters have become a hobby for me. Along
with pizzas or burgers, I like to eat banana fries, hot dosas from eateries and laddu!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Deep inside, village girl still
survives. I must admit parties make me worried as I find myself
estranged and outcast. My life and identity revolves around my little
green village. </span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-58657872400636543772015-06-13T23:14:00.000+05:302015-06-13T23:14:13.372+05:30To Be Completed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A book, couple of cushions and view of drizzling made my days.
Pelting used to soothe my body before. Now the voice of raindrops
give me no pleasure. My mind and physique has changed. I enjoy being
busy all the while. From 7 am till 1 am, life is at its fullest. Yet
I find I have left out a few activities that I used to do in my
yesterdays. Blogging is one among them. I've promised my readers ( I
still wonder how many) that I'd update every now and then this year.
I couldn't manage to keep up my promise. There are many reasons to
skip my habit of scribbling something as “Village Girl”</span><br />
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<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Assignments to meet up</b>: I believe I'm a person who makes it a
point to finish works assigned. When work comes, naturally this
becomes second option</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>On time at office</b>: I make it a habit to reach at office without
delay.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Deadlines for library</b>: Constant reminders from librarians to
return back books is another thing. Reading some books can be a huge
task especially if it is boring and yet you have to complete it just
because it is too famous. Otherwise, you'll be left out in a crowd
that talk about books.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>House duties to complete</b>: There will be heap of dust in every
corner of the flat. I cannot spare the cleaning duties for next day.
I must admit my husband is very helpful. But the kitchen in India is
still framed for ladies. Moreover I need to eat. Although my hubby
would try his hand in cooking once in a while, kitchen is my world.</span></li>
</ol>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A few things I'd leave to fulfill my main duties are blogging,
watching television and hangouts with friends. Heretofore I'm happy
with the happenings around. Don't worry, I'll be here once in while
depending on the encouragement and comments you give as a reader and
a buddy!</span></div>
roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-62352232287815476132015-05-18T10:51:00.000+05:302015-05-18T10:51:56.890+05:30 Amma, My First Expert<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time is 10.30. I just completed my works at kitchen though a
few utensils are yet to be washed. I still have time till 4 o' clock to finish
up my role as homemaker and rush to my office. Yet I find it hard to manage
time. Usually, I post almost on the same day for any Indiblogger competitions.
These days I must admit that I rarely scribble anything for contests. My life
is absolutely busy. Only time left for me to read books is while making dosas.
With one hand I'd make dosa, while other will hold a book. Even then I've to
renew books from library once or twice before I reach the last page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is Amma, my mom who keeps wondering me. She reaches
anywhere and everywhere before time after finishing all household duties. Early
morning, she'd get up. After the morning affairs, she rushes to temple. Then to
kitchen. From breakfast till evening snacks, she cooks within two hours. In
five minutes she'd be ready to go to her office. It's not just a salwar, but
saree that she has to wrap around. She dresses so neatly without exposing. She
will be one of the first to reach office.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once her work is done, Amma will be back home by around 6.30
pm. She makes a glass of tea or boost and eats a few snacks or leftovers of
breakfast. A few minutes of rest. Then dinner making and eating. She'd have
some chitchat with us. Finally she'd watch comedy programs in TV and then to
bed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've talked and seen many busy people. Yet Amma is my guide
for time management. In between all these busy schedules, she finds time to
care, love and makes her family feel special. I am so blessed to be born as
your daughter. Thank you Amma!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>(This post is written as token of love for my mom </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>as well as for <a href="http://godrejexpert.com/single_used_pack.php" target="_blank">Godrej</a> MY FIRST EXPERT contest.)</b></span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-71185035036870206422015-04-30T10:58:00.001+05:302015-04-30T10:58:25.166+05:30Conquer It Like A Queen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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“My
life is a waste. I’m an utter failure. I must get rid of this life.”- Every
month she felt a kind of suicidal tendency. She started crying for no reason.
Her days were gloomy. But once her periods started, she felt so relieved. Life
became bright again with so much of hopes. Then only she happened to read about
pre-menstrual depression. Now she is happy even in those days and knows how to
get rid of that state. It is not the case of a single lady, but about 70-90%
women has this kind of depression. Medical world has termed it as Premenstrual Syndrome.
PMS depression is the most terrible case of premenstrual syndrome which
includes both physical and emotional pain. This occurs usually two weeks before
a woman menstruates. </div>
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Initially
PMS depression was neglected with a conclusion that it was caused simply out of
a female’s pressure in life. Only from 1980s, it was accepted as an illness by
the society. PMS depression symptoms have a key role in a woman’s social,
occupational and sexual activities. There are more than 200 symptoms associated
with PMS. Feeling of sadness or hopelessness, tensed or anxious, feels like
crying always, irritable, difficulty in concentrating, lacks energy,
oversleeping or insomnia and change in appetite are the main signs and symptoms
of Premenstrual Syndrome. Also, there might be a few physical symptoms associated
with the menstrual cycle such as bloating, abdominal cramps, constipation,
swelling or tenderness in the breasts, cyclic acne and joint or muscle pain.</div>
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Actually
PMS depression is caused by imbalance of a few hormones including aldosterone,
cortisol, serotonin, androgen and glucocorticoids. It can also be caused by
nutritional factors, high caffeine intake, family history, increasing age and
stress. Informative counseling is an
important remedy to face those days with confidence. In addition to that
reduction of sodium intake, decreasing drinking caffeine and doing aerobic
exercises can help to reduce the symptoms. Finally, the best solution is to
seek an advice of a physician. The symptoms can be effectively controlled by
treatment for specific symptoms. Without treatment too, symptoms will decrease
gradually and disappear at menopause.</div>
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PMS
depression is not a life threatening disease. Any female can surmount it by
knowing how to overcome it. Always remember that, it is not a special disease.
Majority of ladies around the world suffer this emotional problem before their
menstruation. Be confident; hang out with your friends! Enjoy every day and
have fun…. After all, the world is yours dear female.</div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-88449442425739567642015-04-11T11:40:00.000+05:302015-04-11T11:40:16.838+05:30I Love You For Ten Rupees <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An off day, I and my hubby decided to spend a few moments at
Kozhikode beach. We have in fact made a routine to visit beach on our holidays.
Kozhikode beach, like every other seashore, has some usual sights of snacks
sellers, beggars and security men. There are some variety cuisines like <i>ice-cream
porichath </i>(fried ice cream) and <i>ice orachath</i> (mixed fruits or
vegetables with vinegar, sweets and ice cubes) near beachside. Only difference at
this beach is that people don’t step in to water as the drainage flows to this
part of the sea. Anyone can see the open canals carrying waste water which mixes
up with sea waves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We somehow managed to get a quiet place facing sea. The sun has already moved to other side of
the planet. Music of waves soothed our ears. Then we saw a little girl of about
four to five years of age walking through the sandy shore. Her dress and hair
were shabby. She has not taken bath recently. Her hands held some balloons. My hubby
decided to offer her ten rupees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">‘How much?’ asked my hubby pointing to balloons. She said ‘dhus
rupaiya’ (ten rupees). He offered ten rupees as alms. Instantly, she gave us a
yellow balloon and walked away. Though my husband told her to take it back, she
moved without listening. I stared at that yellow balloon. There were three
words scribbled on it, I LOVE YOU. </span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-1608439064809955142015-04-04T23:20:00.002+05:302015-04-04T23:23:16.368+05:30Still Dreamy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I wait,<br />
I hold,<br />
Still Rains...!<br />
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Drops I'm,<br />
Poured out,<br />
Still Dreamy!</div>
roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-92075246590033917782015-03-12T08:59:00.001+05:302015-03-12T08:59:40.716+05:30My Partner In Crime Turns Five<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wonder how many hours I stared before my laptop to
scribble. Yet, I am not sure what to write about my past. Now its official- my
blog completed five years! Am I excited? I’m supposed to be so. But I regret
for spoiling VOICE OF A VILLAGE GIRL with utter silence for many months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From the valley of elephant hills, I began a journey with
this sphere of mine. Many encouraged while most of the people discouraged. A
couple of people told me I boast so much on the subject of blogging. I am not
sure of it anyway. As years passed, same ones advised me not to stop writing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Indeed, I was a common name in blogosphere. I must admit it
was a late realization. The best known blogger of Malayalam, Mr. Berly Thomas
once told me he have visited village girl’s blog when I gave him my blog link.
He told me many have referred my blog and that’s how he’d reach here. He warned
me not to make this blog standstill. Sincerely speaking, I was so happy and
overjoyed to get complements from such a blogger celebrity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you ask me to describe how special my blog is, I’d be
confused. My lover, admirer, listener, promoter, friend…! I nurtured from ashes
to a somehow good looking blog suffering great pain. I had fights, smiles and
tears with my blog. It knows me more than anyone else. It had helped me to hide
emotions between words. But I was never faithful. I rarely looked in after
three years. Today I regret. My Indiblogger status, Google Rank and followers
count are sinking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m worried of its
future. A successful product has been blemished for my personal grudges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Again, I must thank all those who stood by me during my good
and bad days. Anjali Kumar, Meenakshi, Anees, Vibin Das… Names are lessening
each year. Well, I’m all set for a comeback! I wish I could. There are a few
more names to mention. Nevertheless they are not interested to hear it from me.
Hmm… Relations still remain as my weakness. Happy birthday my love! Keep me
moving as you know you are the best to motivate and promote my mind as well as
thoughts. Live long…</span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-41864517747754237922015-03-09T08:55:00.000+05:302015-03-12T08:58:23.294+05:30Theiyyam – Commoners’ God<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Being a Malabari or a person who resides at Malabar is
something I am proud of. I’ve tried to explore almost all peculiar features of
this region from festivals, costumes, food (except non-veg) and of courses
places. However I’d never view the performance of the best and colorful
devotional art form of North Kerala, the <i>theiyyam</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last Sunday I happened to attend that much awaited art
performance. My mother’s home is in Kannur. It is the primary location of <i>theiyyam
</i>festivals. It starts by November and ends in May. This season is actually
associated with harvest. Earlier it was conducted in barren fields after reap.
This is held by families. They usually has a sacred grove named <i>kavu</i> and
is considered to have presence of God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although I’ve visited many temples across South India, I’ve
not been to a <i>theiyya kavu </i>. I felt it is more public and intimate to
common folks. There is no much dress code. Only thing you’ve to keep in mind is
to remove chapels before entering <i>kavu</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another point is it is a devotional as well as leisurely
festival. If you are a person who keeps on checking the watch and complains it
is running late, it is a wrong place for you to visit. You’ve enough time to
mingle with people around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The costume of <i>theiyyam </i>is very heavy and elegant. It
takes about 8-9 hours for make-up. The head cover for some are as high as a
coconut tree. This headdress is put on once theiyyam artist sits in front of
sanctum in holy <i>peetham </i>or stool. And then the artist stares into a hand
held mirror. This is known as <i>mukhadarshanam </i>. Then he transforms
himself to a holy being. He dances and speaks to people as god. We’d go close
to him. He’ll hold our hands and would patiently hear our problems. I was amazed
to see such long queues. Human beings of all ages, caste, creed, religion or
sex are present there. Usually the whole thing is performed at night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The highlight of that day was <i>Gandakarnan</i>, a <i>theiyyam
</i>that ties 14 fire sticks around his body and has very long headdress. Apart
from this, <i>theechamundi </i> is
another showpiece where the artist jumps into fire more than 100 times. Next
time I’m going to watch it. I’d say if you are visiting Kerala during <i>theiyyam
</i>season, never miss these as it it’d not only gives a delight to your senses
but also you’d mingle with true Malabaris.</span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-20050150059665642422015-02-22T12:11:00.001+05:302015-02-22T12:11:58.825+05:30A Journalist Fan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Can you be a fan of a celebrity as well as a journalist at
the same time? This question had been haunting me for a while. Journalism ethics
says all are equal before you. We are not even supposed to address anyone as
sir/madam but Mr./Ms. Every human creature in front of you is either a source
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Leaving apart the ethics, I always end up saying “I’m a huge
fan of you. I admire your talents so much”. As soon as the interview with a
celebrity is over, I sit before computer fearing if I could do justice as a
journalist. I must write impartially. The only people I’m committed to should
be common readers. They expect a neutral view from my side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While reporting for Kerala State Youth Festival in January, I
happened to meet violin maestro Balabaskar. He was a participant in 1980s. He
was memorizing those days. I went straight to him and said, “Balu chetta, njan
thankalude valiya oru fan aanu” (Baluji, I’m a great admirer of yours). Just
after uttering those words, I was like ‘Oops, again the aficionado in me is out’.
I knew every bit of him from his role as a judge of a reality show till the
formation of his new band <i>Balaleela</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I’ve always wondered whether other media persons also feel
the same. There are reports appearing in news papers regarding royal family at
Thiruvananthapuram. Readers would find blind devotion in reports. Members of
royal family might be clean or corrupted. But it is the court that gives final
verdict. Same is the case of devotional centers and human-gods. Fidelity of
writers overpowers actual facts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At last I’d conclude with a thought that we are also human
beings. We do have our own faith that may interpret our thoughts during our
work. But I also admit the best journalists are those who’d remain at the middle-of-the-road.</span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-63373987115946762192015-02-01T23:24:00.000+05:302015-02-01T23:24:27.980+05:30Just A Chat Away<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have wondered how people could speak over phone for hours.
My subject to talk in phone will be ended by maximum of one hour. But I had
days where I used to spend 5-6 hours chatting with my friends. Whether it is
sms, apps or Gtalk, I managed to extend conversations. Here are the main three
reasons for my love to chat:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great people say decency is to speak face-to-face. If we are
far away or if we could not handle an emotional person, chatting is the best
option. We could easily convince a person to accept the reality by means of
non-vocal ways especially chat. Moreover, you could communicate with a fellow
who lives on the other side of the globe without wasting a huge amount of money
as phone bill. All you need is an internet connection which cost no more than Rs.
1000 a month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could message my husband or my family about the important
updates. In case of phoning, they might hang up saying they are busy or even
cancel the call. While I message, they could look out when they are free. It
will be there in their phone or computers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am constantly in touch with my cousins at America, Europe,
Africa or Middle-East. We are connected by social media chats or messenger
services. Same is the case with friends. I am an active participant in all the
groups I’ve joined. I know what is going on in my friends as well as relatives’
circle. They would update me even the minute details like what is the curry there
for lunch, from where did they buy their new dress, how did they manage to
drive their kids to school etc. Along with them, I too feel the pressure they
face for exams, the mood swings they face and so on. Gossips and appreciations are
shared well via chat more than phone calls. Smileys add colors to it. If we
bear the ‘smiley’ expressions on over face, it’d be really awkward!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In earlier days, lovers used to express their feelings over
love letters although they may meet once in a while. This proves romance can be
portrayed by written words rather than speech. As technology grew, written
letters paved way for electronic means. Messengers and chats took over the
show. E-mails are also rarely sent by couples. Guys or girls who are committed
will be busy typing in their laptops or mobiles. If you are unsure about this,
just check a few college hostels (school hostels too).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Letters express the untold feelings and thoughts that our vocal
chords fail to articulate. Days are awesome when you come to know your friends
and family is just at a click away.</span><br />
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-36893402854418877672015-01-14T12:54:00.001+05:302015-01-14T12:54:52.547+05:30Amish’s Trilogy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you ask me one year ago, I’d say I can’t complete such
huge three books. But now I can read any number of pages although 24 hours in a
day seem to be so short for my daily activities. Thus I completed three books
of Amish, the Shiva Trilogy. No similes or comparisons would match his writing
style. You must read at least one of Amish’s books once in your lifetime. His Shiva Trilogies are:</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The Secret of the Nagas</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></li>
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India. I gathered these books from a library next door. While the first
two went off very fast, third part took a bit long. </span></div>
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fellow, he was molded as a godly being. He marries Sati, the princess of Meluha. In
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like Harry Potter as there are so many stories that can be elaborated or
altered in India itself. I felt my eyes wet when I went through some of the
emotional sequence in that book. I must say it is for the first time. Anyway,
don’t miss this book- <i>the voice of voiceless</i>! </span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-27573780263374577562015-01-07T11:11:00.002+05:302015-01-07T11:11:29.429+05:30Hmm? New Year Celebrations For Ladies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Somehow we all have managed to replace 2014 as 2015. It has
been one week since my last post appeared here. I don’t want to break the word I’d
given to my readers as well as to myself. Coming to New Year thing… For journalist
folks, every day is fresh and beginning of an era. News of today won’t repeat
again another day. In fact, novelty is the main point that dragged me to this
profession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nevertheless, we do enjoy festivals. We celebrate in our own
way. Employees took a share and bought a cake. Calendars are replaced. New
colorful header for newspaper was introduced. We can’t expect more celebrations
as the readers need news the very next day. There is no time to spare to enjoy
or mourn. Public are not concerned of the happenings at our office. All they
want to know is what is going around the world, country, state and locality. </span></div>
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confined inside the four walls of my apartment. On 30<sup>th</sup> December
2014, I had a conversation with driver of my office cab while returning back to
home at night.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Is there New Year Celebrations in Kozhikode?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course yes!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Venues?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beach is the main center. Some hotels also conduct programs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Will it have female participation?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hmm? No!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Why?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is better for ladies to stay home. Why should you take a risk?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">But there are parties at Kochi and outside Kerala</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, we are not that much developed here.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He is just a representative of the male community in Kerala.
My family is also the same. My brother told New Year party is not a good choice
for females to attend. So like all my fellow lady folks, I too watched live
celebrations over TV. I heard fireworks from outside. I ran out to balcony. Colors
appeared in sky. It was really far away. I wanted to go there. But I’m a lady.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I went to bed and closed my eyes. I stand in the middle of a
hanging bridge. Crackers and fireworks embraced me from both sides. I held it
my hands. No burns, no restrictions… I live there with my dreams. The day I lose
my ability to imagine, that’s the end of my life!</span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-91727514532150660562014-12-31T12:25:00.000+05:302014-12-31T12:25:29.068+05:30Sorry 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">English has become a tough language for me now. It’s not
because I lost the flow in scribbling. I’m unsure about the exact reason. What
I did to this blog is a sin! I should have posted at least some silly topics
here once in a while. This was my pride and love. I was overwhelmed when I hear
someone addressing me as VILLAGE GIRL.
Even today I’m so. Only a few of
my readers and fellow bloggers knew of my existence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had lame excuses. No time, always busy with official and
household works. Still, I managed to frame regular articles for city supplement
in Mathrubhumi, the daily I work for.
Just one night away, it’s New Year. If I count what I did this year in English
blog, a big zero is the answer. Damuettan, my brother-in-law told me that I’m
not at all concerned in upgrading my ideas in blog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Will you believe, for past one year all I did in village
girl was to blame myself for not updating regularly? Except a Rameshwaram
criticism, there is no single serious post produced. In spite of everything, I write the same
words again and again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Leaving all that and keeping in mind the whole lot, I take a
New Year resolution for first time. I’LL UPDATE MY BLOG ATLEAST EVERY WEEK FROM
2015. Posts may not be serious subjects
for ever and a day. It may be weekly roundups or very personal moments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2014… A year of storm, confusion, aimless journeys, bylines,
hard work, tears and finally happiness! Whether job or family life, I’d truly
believe this year I started the real voyage. My goals are achieved though a
little more left. I’ve a partner who
likes me the way I’m. He let me
work, read or write according to my wish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">More than that, we are settled at Kozhikode, my favorite
city. Although free evenings are rare for us, we do enjoy ourselves when we get
some. Beach, dancing tea, hot ice-cream, exhibitions or so on adds flavors for
us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do bear me this time. Assuring you a regularly updated blog
next year! Signing off 2014… Happy New
Year ahead.</span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-30611870144947692922014-10-23T14:42:00.000+05:302014-10-23T14:42:08.745+05:30Godly Warning And Reality<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have many ‘gods’ in India. Apart from the shrines, there
are lots of living beings too. In case
of the second category, they are stamped so because they have either some
super-natural powers (black magic mostly) or talents. Kerala has no difference.
For us, the godly singer is Yesudas. It must be admitted that he is truly
blessed singer. No Malayali will spare a day without listening to his songs.
Even the major pilgrim centers play songs sung by him at desk and dawn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">His performance as a singer is hard to criticize. However,
his words on October 2<sup>nd</sup> disconcerted at least a few percentages of
his fans. On this Gandhi Jayanthi day,
he requested ladies to stop wearing jeans. That particular costume would tempt
men, he added. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I know he is a great man and should be respected like any
other old man. More than that, he is an artist whom the whole country would
admire. Keeping in mind all that reverence, I pity him for his words that no
much religious leaders may speak out in this 21<sup>st</sup> century. In social
media, there was a photo of his daughter-in-laws wearing skin-fit jeans and
short-tops. In Malayalam there is a saying that would mean ‘first clean your
house then only your locality’. It is their family matter. As told by one of my
colleagues, it is bad to drag their family into this. Let them do no matter
what.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just after Yesudas’ statement, many of my co-workers asked
why I am wearing jeans or why I can’t follow his words. Though they told it
lightly, it made me think. I posted it in many social media groups to get
feedback. Comments were shocking. Some supported Yesudas while a few
criticized. Here are the supporters’ points:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Decency can be calculated from dressing. Modest dresses
(includes sarees and pardah) itself speak about the person’s character.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Females wearing modern are the main victims of rapes</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Saree is one of the sexiest dresses.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">I had seen men staring at women who wear purdah. I felt it
is real ‘ugly look’.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Infants, kids and teens are raped. How about their dressing!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let me end the post with a story that a senior girl had
confessed to me once she left our college. She had a good friendship with a boy
in my class. Once she found a pen-drive owned by him. That USB contained the
cropped and zoomed images of girls in my class. All these girls wore churidars
with dupattas. Some were in sarees. He and his gang used to comment about our
body shape, undoubtedly in a vulgar way. Since she was close to me, she made it
sure that it didn’t contain any of my pictures. Both the girl and boy parted.
She had recorded his voice admitting fault. Still, he has a very decent image
among my college mates that no one will ever believe girl’s words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">World is not a best place to live. You won’t get any
appreciation from anyone. You can be trapped at any point not just because of
your dressings. Be careful my dear lady
fellows! </span></div>
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roopzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04755011657899461145noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683370477415268471.post-43616523897764234072014-09-22T19:21:00.002+05:302014-09-22T19:21:54.752+05:30No Foolaking<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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During my childhood days, social studies text described
family as follows:</div>
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<li>Father, the guardian who takes care of your house and earns
money for family<br /></li>
<li>Mother, the person who cooks and does household works
(mainly cooking)<br /></li>
<li>Son helps father to do shopping and other works<br /></li>
<li>Daughter assists mom in cooking and gardening</li>
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But after a decade, life has changed. I don’t think the
social studies would recite the same thing for new generation kids. They find
both their parents working together at kitchen and going out to office. Today
mother and father earn for the family. Even if there are a few families that
hold patriarchal system of women at kitchen and men at verandah, many have
changed. The social concept of equality is emerging though at a snail’s pace. </div>
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There is still a belief that women can be fooled easily.
Common sense and tactics to deal with things doesn’t belong to men only. The
image of woman depicted in televisions is still that of a ‘good for nothing’
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A recent ad by a famous desi mobile network provider shook
me badly. In that advertisement, a guy proposes a girl from a cafeteria. She
says, “I’m ok. But you must change your status in Facebook as IN A
RELATIONSHIP”. And the guy is confused. Now the girl says you can’t fool
females anymore as we have that particular network provider to help us with
IDEAs.</div>
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That commercial became a hit in channels. But if you analyze
that ad, you’d find a few points that are extremely annoying:</div>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Girls can be easily fooled<br /></li>
<li>Females can survive only with assistance<br /></li>
<li>Changing Facebook status is the most important thing in life<br /></li>
<li>A relationship status is a public thing and not confined between
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Ads can be creative and funny. But it must have logic. The
meanings in between words and scenes convey a lot. Commercials like this would
result in decrease of woman’s confidence. We need self-assured woman folks for
national empowerment. Let us realize the real sense behind these ads and not
think that we need support to react. You are strong enough to judge what is
right and wrong. Be yourself!</div>
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