Well this was the a comment made by a someone on the Motor cylce Rally Organized by Bangalore City Police with theSlogan “Wear Helmet For your Safety.”
In a way its funny isn’t it ? Its upto the rider to drive rashly, get killed and leave his/her family at the mercy of fate.
Choice is the Rider’s.
But its always better to wear a Helmet.
Will it Help ?
(A thoughtful policeman at the Helmet awareness Rally)
The photos were taken at Brigade Road, Bangalore, 16th July 2006
(At home.)
I received the following e-mail forward sometime back.
Even if you are not reading this we don’t care. Time and again you tried to disturb us and disrupt our life – killing innocent civilians by planting bombs in trains, buses and cars. You have tried hard to bring death and destruction, cause panic and fear and create communal disharmony but everytime you were disgustingly unsuccessful. Do you know how we pass our life in Mumbai? How much it takes for us to earn that single rupee? If you wanted to give us a shock then we are sorry to say that you failed miserably in your ulterior motives. Better look elsewere, not here.We are not Hindus and Muslims or Gujaratis and Marathis or Punjabis and Bengaliies. Nor do we distinguish ourselves as owners or workers, govt. employees or private employees. WE ARE MUMBAIKERS (Bombay-ites, if you like). We will not allow you to disrupt our life like this. On the last few occassions when you struck (including the 7 deadly blasts in a single day killing over 250 people and injuring 500+ in 1993), we went to work next day in full strength. This time we cleared everything within a few hours and were back to normal – the vendors placing their next order, businessmen finalizing the next deals and the office workers rushing to catch the next train. (Yes the same train you targetted)Fathom this: Within 3 hours of the blasts, long queues of blood donating volunteers were seen outside various hospital, where most of the injured were admitted. By 12 midnight, the hospital had to issue a notification that blood banks were full and they didn’t require any more blood. The next day, attendance at schools and office was close to 100%, trains & buses were packed to the brim, the crowds were back. The city has simply dusted itself off and moved one – perhaps with greater vigour.We are Mumbaikers and we live like brothers in times like this. So, do not dare to threaten us with your crackers. The spirit of Mumbai is very strong and can not be harmed.Please forward this to others. U never know, by chance it may come to hands of a terrorist in Afghanistan, Pakistan or Iraq and he can then read this message which is specially meant for him!!!
With Love,
From the people of Mumbai (Bombay)
Check http://zedness.net too.
Of hundreds of friends I have,
this guy is special.
When no one can help, no one can support
When in trouble, he appears out of thin air
Does his job in split of a second and
Alas, he is gone.
Once again, I am free. fearless
And I don’t need him anymore.
One of the stories about him and a warrior
goes like this ..
The hero who has fought so many wars,
turns around and checks his footsteps.
To his surprise, he finds a pair of footsteps
always following him and at times the footsteps
are beside his own foot steps. Yes, Its the footsteps
of the unseen friend whose presene he had always felt.
Then, he finds that at times when he was in trouble,
There is only his foot steps.
But then he realizes, those were not his.
Those deep footsteps were caused by someone
carrying an heavy object and who appears struggling
to walk.
It was the unseen friend carrying the warrior and
struggling all the way.
And when we check our foot steps,
what is that we are going to see ? Only a pair ?
Dedicated to the Almighty ….
(A devotee pouring oil on the idol at Kurishu Palli, Calicut / Kozhikode, Kerala for a wish that has come true or the ones yet to be fulfilled.)
Kurishu Palli : Friday’s Magic
This small church is Kozhokode / Calicut seems to be enjoying the large number of visitors it has. With an ever growing Stone idol the church attracts devotees belonging to all religions. The “9 Friday Magic Rule” which is applicable to many of the chruches works here also.
But then there was a school boy who wanted to have a bicycle and visited the church on 9 consecutive fridays or more. And right now he is writing the blog and he never owned a bicycle.
neeela nilavil thanichirikkan kothikkunna koottukara ninakku nandi …
And this the land of Kozhikodan Biriyani and varuthai …
(move the mouse over the photos to see the caption)
And Mananchira “Kulam”
She is far away.
I have seen her walking away.
I have seen her walking away with my past.
But it can’t be real for the mirror says,
its an illusion.
its an illusiion.
The 2006 FIFA worldcup didn’t bring any stunning performances or scoring till the Brazil – France Match. This one was a bit different isn’t it ?. We must say Good bye to the Sluggish Ronaldo and Other senior Yellow Fighers.
I had taken few photos during my last Calicut / Kozhikode trip. They are posted below.
There is no Zidane or France, its all about Brazil, England and ofcource the unlucky prince – Argentina
Three Stunning Goals:
(Yea, Now only 2 flags will get the chance to score in 2006)
We Prefer Death. Not defeat and Slavery:
Football Corner:
Football Jack
Samba Strikes again …
Some dreams are shattered, Some were simply unlucky. Sigh ..
Good luck Zidane
( Monsoon @ Mananchira square, Calicut/Kerala. )
( Monsoon & Football fever. SM Street, Calicut/Kerala. )
near my home ..
finally I got a chance to go home, drench in the rain and take some snaps.
Dedicated to Nature’s amazing mysteries, Precision and Coincidences …
