Corporate World

Well.. there is so much to write on this space . I don't know whether the title is apt as i see almost all the things happen not only in corporates but sometime even in business families, friends network and so on .

Politics, back stabbing ,ego clashes and what not .Wonder why people forget the other person is also a human being .When in corporate world , people forget about the rest.They tend to focus so much on themselves that they enjoy thrashing down the other person .And people glorify someone else only because they need to please them but not genuinely.Oh , why is this corporate world so filled with cunning minds , confused morons and heartless humans. Sometimes it bugs to even see people not treat someone else with basic courtesy . People may be however senior or in a top most position but their approach to human relations and treating even the lowest grade employee with utmost respect only will make them a better person . I wish everyone was like some great people i hear about and i only wish they were true .Some nice things i hear about can always and only be from the great Mr Narayan Murthy . I was touched to know that he has set this company apart through his behavior . I could not believe that his company Infosys does not have many discriminating policies that others follow .Even he and his team go to the same cafeteria to have lunch just like the others .There is not divide like a manager /executive /staff stuff .How nice is it n't .It's saddening that these days a lot of people from his companies are cribbing about a lot of things.I dont know if that is because his legacy not being followed after him or because the employees are not counting their blessings .

Coming back to the subject , corporate world stinks! I wish i soon do something unique and feel complete satisfaction staying away from the corporate cunningness or may be i should stay in the system so that at least i will show them that a lotus blooms in this muddy pond .. Time will tell !!!

Creativity at it's best

I am sure i will tell a hundred more people about this advertisement that came out today as it is one creative advertisement that has become the talk of the town .Am sure many would have noticed it to ..the Volkswagen ad about Vento .. what an awesome ad ,huh..they added this speaker along with it which gets talking the moment you open up the newspaper . Awesome is not the word !!

Way to go - the creative minds who keep getting this innovative ideas.

Let us not limit our creativity and let's go for it at every aspect of our lives.
And please never ever fear to speak up as sometimes some of the best ideas also may go into the bins because of wrong leaders who do not want to accept it but am sure one day we will get an opportunity to apply it in some part of our life

Boss Engira Baskaran - Through my eyes !

We kept hearing raving reviews about the movie's comedy riot. And experienced a sample of Arya's wit in one of his chat show He appeared in Coffee with Anu program and i could not stop laughing listening to him .He was so casual , witty and fun on the show. Hence we decided this movie is a must watch . There we were at sathyam cinemas spending a nice night laughing our gut out. The movie began with a nice feel of a typical introduction of our hero Arya's (Baskaran aka Boss) family members . And comedy started there itself with the beautiful narration on Boss's sister who wants to be an aspiring TV compere and she fitted the bill by enacting the typical compere acts even when having a normal talk with friends and family. Then comes our Arya's best buddy rather we refer him as "Nanben" Santhanam .The story starts with Arya getting himself geared to appear for his arrear exams and hiding all his bit papers for copying in the exam. And the theater gets in to splits when the lollu sabha combo appear on screen .It took a while for me to understand the typical Chennai slang to follow the jokes there but it is not new to us to laugh along when others are laughing. So did just that and then had a solo laugh when hubby translated the slang to my understandable language.The heroine Nayanthara appears as the invigilator and gets boss out of the exam hall when he attempts to copy. But Arya falls in love instantly with her . Every time she keeps him shut from talking further by using her favorite word in the movie "Pardon" . It becomes hilarious when the Kumbakonam brought up , not so educated hero and his best friend converse with each other on what that "Pardon" could be .Aptly Santhanam uses this opportunity to break us into another laughter by translating that as she wants you to sing -as it is Paa deen?? The movie is so fast and not a moment you feel that it is boring or the general want to think what next , why the hell this scene is dragging etc .

Only suggestion would be Arya should not straighten his hair as he did not look so great in the songs pictured abroad.Bad hairstyle and choices of costumes. On the other hand, Nayanthara has been wise in sticking to Nalini Sriram's outfits off late and the costumes looks colorful and nice .But she could have chosen a red boots for the red gown ..black looked odd when it was a full flowing gown .And what was she thinking when she wore that dusky gold make up !! Guess every movie has its flaw and this is nothing major as the story line keeps you laughing most of the times.

The audience get very excited every time the duo get into their "Nanbenda" dialogue and does some funny pose together for the sign of victory (like the one guys do for getting a wicket) . Suddenly it gets sentimental with the tutorial business not doing so well and when showcasing the behavior of the rural youth towards a blind teacher .However things get filmy very soon and everything falls into place . I did not like the Jeeva part much but guess it is not too bad as it added more humor towards the end though it could have been edited better .Unbelievable to think a guy coming back from US will settle down on a terrace for a quarter with a stranger and then give up his prospective bride. Again ..it's a movie ..so let's say OK to that scene too!

Totally -a comedy riot and we were on a laughter coaster ride while watching this movie. If you are the kinds to enjoy comedy films and like it when the big screen showcases a carefree guy's life , then book your tickets now to enjoy and have a hearty laugh !

What an Idea Sirji?

I love them ..the ads that come up every time with "What an idea sirji?" tag .
Idea mobile advertisements deserve a special award for the social message they convey every time with their innovative and creative advertisements.It does take a lot to convey something meaningful and ensuring it connects with your brand or the product you want to talk about. And what an idea sirji ..really ..their ideas are refreshing and instantly gets you thinking about what they are trying to say. Whether it was the walk when you talk , or the tree one or the latest one on "Bolne ke liye Basha ki zaruri nahi hothi" which means to say something , you do not need a language :-) how meaningful this tag line is in spite being contradictory . Here he means , to convey something .we don't need to actually know the language .It makes sense as so many of us adapt to a new city , state or country even when we are not well versed in the native language .

And even when they launched the "walk when you talk " campaign, it created buzz as some even criticized that how can the ads encourage walking when talking , it can cause accidents on roads etc...i pity those who always comes up with something like that . When there is some message , we always want to dissect the essence and take the residue seriously .In practical sense ,walk when you talk actually helped me manage my time effectively .Imagine how much time we actually spend on mobile phone these days . I started walking in my terrace when i had to take up calls from home.
Even at work , for long calls , i started walking in my corridor ..This definitely helped as i felt refreshed after this walk break :-)) And am sure it also contributed to my physical activity .For all those who keep cribbing that they don't have time for an exercise regime , Please implement "walk when you talk" idea and it will help you reduce some weight for sure !

Oops. How can i forget to mention about Abhishek Bachan who aptly suits their commercial as Sirji!! He emotes so well in some of them that it helps reach many more audiences. The latest one on basha , he has acted so well as a deaf n dumb person that he brought tears in to my eyes when i saw these ads initially!!
Even now when i catch up a glimpse of this ad, towards the end of the advertisement, his emotions connects with you and makes you shed a tear drop or at least a smile in empathy !

Stop the CWG bashing !

Every time the whole episode on CWG bashing happens - i ask myself -is this something to do with Indian gene or human beings are made this way ? Fault finding exercises , having a sadistic laugh trying to expose other's weakness, enjoying the sight of someone hanging heads down in shame !!! I have a feeling it is so much to do with the way we -Indians are made to think . Wonder why everyone is finding some fault or the other about common wealth games venue or the committee or the players. Gosh -aren't we forgetting that the whole world is watching us .Common wealth games are being looked down upon by the entire world and we are mocking at ourselves and having fun .Is this the spirit of a nation like India.When china hosted the Olympics, everyone was in awe .Look at the way that country carried itself then and what are we doing guys ? I know corruption and inflating their accounts on expenditure -all that is ethically wrong ..but is that happening only now ? why blow it up so much to create hatred on the CWG itself instead the people concerned.If the intention is to correct the wrong things, media could have exposed the corrupt but also simultaneously take steps to keep common people excited about CWG or get opinions on what else can we do to make tings better etc . And what a crap show "Headlines Today " showcased ..Interviewing all the pimps and prostitutes in Delhi and focusing on how they were marketing themselves. Hypocrites is my word for them . And recently saw the news paper mocking at some of the players who have given positive results on testing of drugs .How much more you want to focus on pointing out faults in the system .

How long are we going to do this my dear Indians?

What have you done to make the Common wealth games more interesting ?

Why complain about Delhi Ministry and the CWG committee?? Did you contribute in anyway other than just cribbing along with the media who is only concerned about TRP their ratings.

I feel very sad that we are not in a position to do anything nice for our country in this ,at least we can start spreading positive thoughts and spirit towards the games from this moment .Wish we Indians behaved much better and put up a great show in this CWG that will make the world look at us with respect again !


Cheers to the success of the Common Wealth Games!! Lets rock it Shera !!!

Inithu Inithu -Inimai & Ilamai !!

"Inithu Inithu " movie reviewed from my eyes and heart!

Once you notice that the movie is from prakashraj's home production ,you don't want to give it a miss as he has been setting a trend in making good movies that appeals to audiences who like feel good movies combined with a message to the society.

This movie was one of that kind . He proves it again that you don't need a big budget or a big star cast to make moolah at the box office. All fresh faces including the main characters from the supporting actors /actresses. The music director is also on his debut i think , as i have not heard of this name mickey meyer before.His music adds to the vibrancy of the characterization . So much freshness and youthfulness in his voice.Same goes with the characters played by the young team of the eight new talented performers. All of them exhibits freshness and vibrant energy .They are just the characters in the movie and it does not look like they are in a acting mode .Watching Inithu Inithu is just like entering your college campus once more and living a few days of that life .

Seniors , juniors ,raging , love and friendship goes around in circle in the college life and that is what happens in the movie throughout. The lead character played by the charming young boy and other characters make up with the comedy ,drama and anti hero roles.And introduction of the paal pandi character suddenly aches your heart when you realise the disparity in our society .Director has neatly brought out the difficulty faced by some of the rural area students when competing with the urban crowd.And when he talks in his campus interview , you feel like you have had an achievement in life .Such is the emotional connect from this characterization .I loved the scene when it amused me by connecting the English teacher's (Anjala Zaveri) poem lines to the lethargic student's life at a later stage in his life.

Totally , a movie that you can just sit back , relax and most importantly watch it along with friends ,family and anyone - which is a rarity these days :-)

So , have your share of fun by getting into the cinema hall to catch up on Inithu Inithu which is filled with inimai and ilamai ( i mean sweetness and youthfulness)!!