The Iyer's Corner

I am really happy now a days.. I just got rid of my so called arrogance, my short temperedness, etc., Now a days, I see a world outside my work place.. Meeting relatives and friends other than my colleagues also, Pursuing or thinking of pursuing interests other than those related to work... Whatever may be the reason, its a welcome change.. and I am really happy about it. Follow up of on Growing up… There was an error in the measurement scale… he he he he … It overstated my height by 3 cms.. my current height is 168 Cms…

A mail Forward worth spending time reading.. Once upon a time, there lived a King who, despite his luxurious lifestyle, was neither happy nor content. One day, the King came upon a servant who was singing happily while he worked. This fascinated the King; why was he, the Supreme Ruler of the Land, unhappy and gloomy, while a lowly servant had so much joy in his life. The King asked the servant, "Why are you so happy?" The man replied, "Your Majesty, I am nothing but a servant, but my family and I don't need too much - just a roof over our heads and warm food to fill our tummies." The king was not satisfied with that reply. Later in the day, he sought the advice of his most trusted advisor. After hearing the King's woes and the servant's story, the advisor said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the servant has not been made part of The 99 Club." "The 99 Club? And what exactly is that?" the King inquired.

Recently I had undergone official periodical physical fitness (Medical) test. I have grown up... grown up by 5 centimeters.... In 2002, when I joined, my height as per the official medical records was 165 Cm , and during the recent medical test, I found myself to be of 171 cms. Well, this rise is not part of my current year increment... Quite funny...huh.. ? (will arrange to calibrate the measurement scale..!!) Any Other Scientific Reasons ? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

There was an article in Sunday Times this week ... titled "I am Brahmin... " ; the following is in line with the emotions reflected in the article.. Politicians and Law Makers always talk about reservations in jobs in both private and govt sector. Let us check the rationale behind the reservations.. They have a list of castes which they have categorised as forward, backward, most backward, scheduled etc., The reservations in any manner in jobs / admissions in colleges are based on the caste system. Look at who are the beneficiaries.. Parents are doctors..son being from a favoured (lets call like that only na,,, favoured by govt !!) caste get admission into mbbs even at lesser grades thrashing a chance of a deserving candidate. Family is in a good business, entire set of children get into plum jobs just being from a favoured caste class, again seizing the chance of deserving candidates who really require a job for their living without much family background. The Loosers.. are

Ufff.... Much of my work relating to Stat audit for the current year are over..! felt somewhat relieved. Will go back to mahad after weekend.. Almost...3:00 am in the morning... thought of leaving home (friend's place) after a small nap in the office premises ... Just was having a final preparation for next day's meeting,.Also was listening to music india online.. I had choosen to hear 1984 songs.. heard from "Vaidehi kathirundhaal " and "Naan Paadum Paadal.. " .. ...In a shortwhile , I closed all my other files and started listening to the songs... which made me think of specific instances 22 years ago ... (Oh.. i have become that old.!!!! ) and about certain close friends. The anna and akka lived opposite to our house in tiruchy used to sing these songs very sweetly.. (Ditto SPB and Janaki...!). Some times my father used to support their songs by an electronic guitar.. I used to try my luck with a wooden stool producing beats (mostly disturbing them).. The