The Journalist

Malliyoor Thirumeni - an Acharya Non-pareil : M Kesavan Nampoothiry writes

2011-08-03T03:05:00.000-07:00

M Kesavan Nampoothiry's article about Bhagavathahamsam

Courtesy : The New Indian Express

Veteran journalist Shri M Kesavan Nampoothiry writes about Bhagavathahamsam Malliyoor Sankaran Nampoothiry and his inclination to Sreemad Bhagavatham. Malliyoor Thirumeni played a pivotal role in spreading the real message of Bhagavatham to mass. And, he was instrumental in organising Bhagavatha Sathram.

Padma Bhushan award at right hands of TJS George

2011-01-26T10:46:00.000-08:00

TJS George

Journalist with perfect thoughts

Mr TJS George, one of the great journalists has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan award this year. It is happy to note that finally Padma Bhushan award reached deserved hands of TJS George.

I am surprised. The kind of journalism that I have done and continue to do is different.

Prema Panduranga @ Kochi

2010-12-21T11:33:00.000-08:00

Prema Panduranga

Dr KG Raveendran @ Kochi

2010-12-21T11:21:00.001-08:00

Dr KG Raveendran @ Kochi

2010-12-21T11:15:00.000-08:00

Stills : K Govindan Nampoothiry

Hon’ble CM Narendra Modi’s book launch invitation

2010-12-16T04:48:00.001-08:00

Dear All,
Please see the invitation for the book launch ceremony of "CONVENIENT ACTION : Gujarat's Response To Challenges Of Climate Change", written by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi.

Actor Mohan Lal Special : Kandahar - Official Trailer

2010-12-13T10:53:00.000-08:00

The Art of Phone Management – Some Tips

2010-12-13T04:25:00.001-08:00

Article is written by Dr. P. Ilango

Dr. P. Ilango

Of late, I have been facing the problem of being interrupted almost incessantly by phone calls during my work and study or even leisure. On many occasions (becoming rather too frequent these days), I feel that my mind is losing ‘focus’ and as a result, I am unable to do quality work or give quality time to people who need it the most. This feeling nags me all the time and makes me feel guilty and frustrated.

In this modern hi-tech era, telephones (all types) have become almost a ‘necessary evil’. But, I have learnt certain things over a period of time based on my experiences, both pleasant and unpleasant. I would like to advocate a strategy which I may call as ‘Phone Management’ and this is quite different from what we normally mean by the same terms. While phone management is generally believed to be concerned with the technical aspects of using a telephone as a device more efficiently and to its full potential, I am referring to the aspects relating to how we use the phone, particularly how we handle calls, alerts and text messages. After all, when we have so much of hype about ‘management’ with so many variations of the concept such as time management, tourism management, stress management, anger management etc, I think we can justify the idea of phone management. I pity my friends who struggle with two or three cell phones or a phone with dual SIM system. I almost get annoyed to see people taking phone calls during meetings and even when they are addressing a gathering which I consider as a lack of etiquette and disrespect to others.

While there is no doubt about the wide range of benefits of telephones, I strongly feel that one needs to have absolute control over it and see that it does not come in the way of work, study or even leisure. These days I see people being controlled by the phone. I myself have felt rather irritated at times when I feel that the phone is gaining control over my life and work. There is no doubt, when you try to control the phone, people may not like it and some may even get annoyed (especially some bosses). When I see someone using a cell phone while driving, I literally shudder to think of the possible consequences. Talking and driving are mutually exclusive because focusing on both the conversation and the road uses the same part of the brain. As a result, people generally become more concerned with their phone conversations and do not concentrate on their immediate surroundings. A 2006 study published in the Human Factors journal showed that drivers talking on cell phones were more involved in rear-end collisions. When talking, people must withdraw their attention from the road in order to formulate responses. Because the brain cannot focus on two sources of input at one time, driving and listening or talking, constantly changing input provided by cell phones distracts the brain and increases the likelihood of accidents. According to studies by the Kaiser Family Foundation, in 1999 only 16 percent of time spent using media such as internet, television, video games, telephones, text-messaging, or e-mail was combined. In 2005, 26 percent of the time this media was used together.

I think we should manage our phones more effectively by switching off while driving or when involved in risky operations. Recently I saw a video of a man triggering off a major fire accident in a Gas Station and getting burnt alive just because he tried to use the mobile phone’s display as a source of light while he was working atop an oil tanker. Besides, I am also of the strong opinion that people should switch off or use silent mode while at work or during meetings in order to avoid distractions and to show respect to others. We need to create awareness about this kind of ‘phone management’ first among school children and youth attending colleges and Universities. We also need to sensitize the public at large regarding the uses and abuses or misuses of phone besides learning etiquette.

The writer is Professor & Head, Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

Thanks to readers ; Reply to unprofessional Independent Editor

2010-12-12T19:44:00.001-08:00

Dear Readers,

I am really thankful for your support so far in this issue. Overwhelming support from You, which I respect, lead me to write this mail.

Thanks to all for your concern in this issue. More than that I welcome your interest to know what happened in this issue. If possible, will meet You one day.

The case, at present, is in the purview of court. So I am unable to make more revelations against this 'Independent Editor' at this time. However, respecting my promise earlier, i will bring out all the 'bewildering information' about this Independent Editor. My aim / motive was simple - Don't leave this smart and clever Independent Editor to befool another employee in future. And he should remember or regret that - It's his dereliction the main problem and never hurt an employee's family. What this Independent Editor usually do is - For his dereliction he will blame his colleague!!! I hope you understand me.

So, with pride, I will publish more details against this unprofessional Independent Editor. Because I respect my readers. And You are my treasure for ever. And as you know - I am a martinet. Will speak truth and will continue that. So, I will keep my promise to You.

Regards

K Govindan Nampoothiry,

Journalist,

Kochi.

Mobile : + 91 9747056838

Website : http://govindannampoothiry.blogspot.com

http://kgovindannampoothiry.blogspot.com

http://www.merinews.com/cj/GOVINDAN

An open letter to leaders of Indian Mujahideen

2010-12-07T19:48:00.001-08:00

Dear 'reputed leaders' of Indian Mujahideen,

I am K Govindan Nampoothiry, Journalist from Kerala, India.

Recent blast operated by Indian Mujahideen (IM) at Varanasi, the pride of Hindus, lead me to write this mail.

By conducting series of blasts your organisation is testing the patience of Bharat Matha i.e. India. One of your e-mails before Varanasi blast claim that it is against Ayodhya verdict. What a nonsense this is.

Do you think Quran says - Kill people for the better prospect of your community? It's utter foolishness - killing innocent people in the name of holy book of Muslims - Quran. You don't know what Quran is, but continue to serve Pakistan as a slave.

Citing Ayodhya verdict as the reason for blast shows - You don't have common sense. There are thousands of mosques for muslims and Babri Masjid is one among them. Nothing special in that. The case is entirely different for Hindus, as the property is the birth place of Lord Sree Ram. So, who is playing the death card here? As you know, during the reign of Tipu Sultan many hindu temples were destroyed and as a result many Muslim mosques did come. So, why you are claiming right for Ayodhya land. From many solid evidences given by Archeological Society of India it is well clear that it was the land of Lord Sree Ram.

Terrorism is not the final word to save your - Pakistan and idiot Muslim terrorists.

Come forward, say your demands. Otherwise terrorists are - herd of rubbish.

It's high time, that Muslim terrorists claiming every attacks is being done against - Ayodhya verdict. Remember, we are also capable of befitting reply. Tolerance doesn't mean that we are not equipped for remedy. It's the culture of proud Indians.

Indian Mujadheen : In your name itself you keep India. Then why you are killing innocent Indians. One day, your group or your family will pay the price for these violent attacks. So, come forward if you are courageous and demand your needs. Don't take life of kind people....

Satyameva Jayate......

By
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K Govindan Nampoothiry
A proud citizen of Bharat Matha

Auto driver Krishnadas : Name of honesty and trust

2010-12-01T20:05:00.003-08:00

Krishnadas is the most popular auto rickshaw driver in Mattancherry at Kochi and the reason behind this popularity is his honesty and transparency.

Read more about Auto driver Krishnadas's trust @ - http://www.merinews.com/article/auto-driver-krishnadas-name-of-honesty-and-trust/15836612.shtml

Auto driver Krishnadas : Name of honesty and trust

2010-12-01T20:05:00.001-08:00

Dear All,

Read more about Auto driver Krishnadas's trust @ - http://www.merinews.com/article/auto-driver-krishnadas-name-of-honesty-and-trust/15836612.shtml

From India bashing to India Shining to India Shaming to…?

2010-11-28T23:36:00.001-08:00

By Hema Raghavan

The graph of Indian character during the last couple of months has had an amazing run- from notches down its Y-axis to a spectacular rise above and a steeper fall way below its starting point. The run up to the games was marked by rains, dengue, delay, corruption, dug up roads, dirt and filth strewn all over the city. The foreign press and the Indian media wrote off the CWG citing Indian inefficiency to host a major sporting event. The loathsome pictures flashed on the BBC website and gleefully reprinted by the Indian media were meant to show that India lives only in her toilets. No one questioned whether this filthy reporting was the erstwhile Empire’s way of striking back? For nearly six weeks we ground our noses in muck and filth and looked gleefully at CWG as Corruption Wealth Games played in a Hall of Shame. Passively we accepted the sobriquet ‘corrupt’ for ourselves and painted our shame in all its stains! India bashing had reached incredible proportion.

When we thought we had arrived at the peak of nadir, the Indian Jugaad came into play. The stains disappeared and India preened itself in ceremonial hosting, graduating with honours at the end of an eleven day extravaganza. Our athletes lifted the Indian morale to show that all is not lost in corruption and India shines still. As the Indian flag went up 101 times the graph peaked higher on the Y-axis.

But even before the victory bugle sounded the Last Post, the First Post was heard to mark the start of the investigations. The euphoria of a nation’s sporting success did not last even 24 hours as reports about Games scam to the staggering sum of Rs.8000 crores started coming in. With the graph’s rapid descent into a bottomless pit, India shaming eclipsed India’s momentary hours of shining. Worse was to follow. Adarsh scam showed how the former defence officers were defenceless before greed and graft. But Raja’s broad spectrum of scams put all the rest into shade! Is it possible to retrieve the graph after its hellish descent into the dark vaults of shame?

The famed Indian jugaad now pejoratively stands for Indian ingenuity for corruption. One should be an outright optimist or gifted with self-delusion to affirm that CVC, CAG, CBI put together can erase the odium of Corruption! Let us honestly admit that there is a distinct malaise-an insatiate greed for money- afflicting our society. The vulgar display of riches and the glamorous lifestyle of the ultra rich picturized daily in page 3 of our newspapers and on the TV screens are the sources of vaulting ambition among the middle class to become insta-rich by any means. The media which is aware of its reach and influence presents a picture larger than life, shirking its responsibility to provide its audience a broad sociological, psychological and truthful understanding of all issues. The efforts of our policy makers to liberalize our economy and bring about egalitarian capitalism have not yielded the expected dividend; on the contrary they have ushered in crony capitalism among many of the corporate biggies and infected the middle class to dream big and seek unhealthy satiation through graft and corruption. The politicians have gained the most by their (ab)use of power and clever distribution of largesse to those select few who can return their favours in equal measure. To live and let live is their mantra as the politicians package humanity into politics, but not politics into humanity.

How to regain our honour and dignity in the world polity? Can we turn the graph up on its axis once more? Our only hope rests with the Middle class that has always been the backbone of our society. Gandhiji during the freedom movement mobilized the middle class to sacrifice its dependency on the colonial masters. Today we need a second freedom movement against corruption. The middle class should sacrifice its greed that presently is far greater than its need and build a corruption-free society that values the elegance of a life of simplicity. Can India shaming turn into India Shining ? Only if the Middle class rises and says “Yes, we can”

Dr Valson Thampu, an educational refugee from Kerala speaks

2010-11-22T02:20:00.000-08:00

Dr Valson Thampu opens his mind

Dear All,

Read my interview with Dr Valson Thampu, St Stephen's College, New Delhi -

http://www.merinews.com/article/dr-valson-thampu-an-educational-refugee-from-kerala-speaks/15835660.shtml

Tribute to Vaidyabhooshanam Raghavan Thirumullpad

2010-11-22T01:14:00.001-08:00

Salute to brand ambassador of Ayurveda

With his simple life, simple treatment and one-line answers he amazed me. At this tearful moment I remember his valuable blessings and support.

Role model for 'Simple'.

He showed us what is meant by simplicity

Late Vaidyabhooshanam Raghavan Thirumullpad was known for his simplicity in all areas. His treatments were simple, answers were one-line and the life was more simple. And till his death he hold ethics to his heart. He stopped manufacturing medicines when he felt it is difficult to maintain Dharma in it. And it was actually a message to many reputed Ayurveda institutions in Kerala. Yes, Vaidyabhooshanam Raghavan Thirumullpad was a legend in all terms. But, our media, which celebrates death of celebrities didn't pay much attention. Truly, the loss is for media.

Media and many personalities which utilised him may have forgot to pay respect at the end. Even State & Central Government also.

Pics courtesy : Everest Ayurvedic Medicines

http://www.everestonnet.com

Sanksrit as a universal language

2010-10-28T06:38:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

Americans recognized SANSKRIT as the universal language and trying to propagate and use the Indian culture.

But the mother country, we recognized this?

Please visit the link given below

http://www.americansanskrit.com/

CM Gujarat Shri Naranda Modi's achievement ; An Award form UN's office

2010-10-26T10:26:00.001-07:00

Greetings..

Indeed it is an honour fo CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi & it is his personal achievement

Forget media.. we stand with him in support + spread this info to fellow readers..

TO BE PROUD OF ...........

Check the certificate hanging in the office of Gujarat Chief Minister Shri. Narendra Modi

No media Coverage…. nothing for such achievement from one of the Indian state.

Its proud moment for any country that one of its state got the United Nations prize for improving transparency , Accountability & responsiveness.

Even last year also Government of Gujarat got first prize for drinking water supply programme and user level water quality.

Media is very much interested in telecasting news of Gangster Soharabuddin.

Not a single news channel telecasted this & not a single newspaper interested in publishing this news.

Muslims drifting towards BJP in Gujarat, says Muslim leader

2010-10-18T23:27:00.001-07:00

Must read - Muslims drifting towards BJP in Gujarat, says Muslim leader - http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a174652.html

It is the win for Development and good governance. And moreover it sends a good message to fundamentalists and the Congress.

Support to Manjalamkuzhi Ali

2010-10-17T04:26:00.000-07:00

Appreciates your vision ; Offering my support

Manjalamkuzhi Ali

A leader with right vision and mission

Dear Shri Manjalamkuzhi Ali,

I really appreciate your decision to move out from CPI (M) fraction. It was indeed a good message to the opportunistic politicians.

We need politicians like you. Because you stood with public whom wish better development and a hand which helps them in issue whatever it is. And I'm happy to note that you aim and work for - Development.

Pathetic condition of a Nampoothiry priest

2010-10-04T21:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Lend your support to a Nampoothiry priest who is handicapped.
To know more visit - http://yogakshemablog.blogspot.com/2010/09/urgent-help-needed-appeal.html

Visit - www.merinews.com/cj/GOVINDAN

2010-09-15T22:05:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends & Well wishers,

I request all of you to visit my profile page - http://www.merinews.com/cj/GOVINDAN. And please circulate it among your friend's network too.

Meanwhile I use this platform to thank all my friends and well wishers, especially managing directors of corporate as well as medium companies for their tremendous response.

You can read my reports and photographs.

Link for photographs
1. http://photos.merinews.com/newPhotoLanding.jsp?imageID=22556

2. http://photos.merinews.com/newPhotoLanding.jsp?imageID=22539

3. http://photos.merinews.com/newPhotoLanding.jsp?imageID=21004

4. http://photos.merinews.com/newPhotoLanding.jsp?imageID=12082

5. http://photos.merinews.com/newPhotoLanding.jsp?imageID=23565

Team for Building New India

2010-09-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

If development of India in all terms is our primary aim then we have to build up a good team. Or to have to groom good leaders setting aside political views. Onus rests on us as we are the decision makers in a democratic country. Here, I'm listing my panel of qualified people for . building up New India. You can share your views.

Shri Narendra Modi : Prime Minister

Shri Shashi Tharoor : Ministry of Home / Foreign Affairs / Sports

Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar : Corporate / Law / Information and Broadcasting

Shri Rahul Gandhi : Eligible for any post

NextGen Politicians

2010-08-29T03:59:00.000-07:00

Mr Shashi Tharoor : Ideal Choice

Inevitable. When we murmur "we hate politics" people forget a fact. Even in that politics is involved! So, politics and political parties are essentinal ingredients of Democracy.

Mr Rajeev Chandrasekhar

But it is high time to draw a guideline for politicians. Should we continue our normal ritual? Electing candidates as per caste, money power, group power etc? Or want a change? Remember, we are living in 'Communication World'. And we need politicians who atleast have the knowledge to send e-mail or sms. So, my talk is all about NextGen Politicians.

Mr Shashi Tharoor and Mr Rajeev Chandrasekhar, are the two candidates, most eligible to call NextGen Politicians according to my view. And the factors favoured for them are - Techsavvy, Practical thinking and representatives of Youth. Atleast they would try to bring development.

Thanks to all ; Will continue frank statements

2010-08-29T03:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Thanks to all for mail, sms, scraps and calls.

Your support keeps me writing. I know there may be grammar mistake or fault in my postings. But You, which I respect, have supported me always. And has been motivating me to win the race.

So, will continue my 'frank' comments and statements.

My reports or analysis at blogs and other sites hitherto were not biased. Didn't dilute vital points eyeing advertisement or advertiser.

It's for You.

My committment is to Lord Siva & You.

An Editor's Gimmicks

2010-08-28T04:15:00.001-07:00

An 'Independent Editor', who is specialised in bluffing and applying cheap tricks, is now acting like Pope John Paul II. Will reveal more about this guy soon.

Considering professional & personal ethics I never mentioned the name of 'Independent Editor' or the firms which he is being associated. But he is challenging me by handling things in 'Professional Way'. May God bless him! Om Namasivaya.

If I'm publishing his recent mail starting - As you are aware.....I'm afraid to write what will be the reaction from Ayurveda Community and Well Wishers, even from our Lord Siva.

Do dharma, he often speaks. He has rich knowledge about Sri Bhagavat Geetha, Srimad Mahabhagavatham etc. Even though 'Independent Editor' belongs to Christian community, he is keen in reading puranas, vedas and books related to our heritage. Irony here is, this man, in practial life follows adharma! At the zenith of extreme he even blames his subordinates for his dereliction!