The definition of happiness can be complicated. Or it can be simple; watching Sehwag bat. In a field filled with legends, few have lit up the ground as he did. It was Diwali without fumes and fretting; a child-like celebration of pure fun. With the impossible angles his bat made the ball draw to the … Continue reading Virender Sehwag – Number 1 in the Happiness XI
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King Virat
Virat Kohli is just a normal being. But he has five Pandavas working for him incognito. Incomparable Valour, Overwhelming Strength, Uncompromising Values, Captivating Aesthetics, and Uncommon intelligence. No wonder his T 20 average is a double five. No other cricketer is even in the 40’s. Yet he just plays cricket, not bat and body gymnastics … Continue reading King Virat
డభై ఎనిమిదేళ్ళ కుర్రాడికి నివాళి
ఒక యుగం ముగిసింది. నిర్మాతే సినిమా కి మూలవిరాట్టైన యుగం. దానికి యుగపురుషుడు రామానాయుడు గారు. ఎందుకంటే ఆయన ఆత్మబలం, ఉత్సాహం, అసమానం. కొన్ని దశాబ్దాల క్రితం డి వి నరసరాజు గారు ఒక కొత్త పంధా కద్ధ తయారు చేసారు, హీరో కి డ్యుఅల్ రోల్ తో. చాలా మంది నిర్మాతలు చాలా బాగుందన్నారు. కాని సినిమా తీయటానికి జంకారు. మూడు నాలుగేళ్ళు అలాగే పడివుంది, పూర్తిగా రెడీ ఐన ఆ స్క్రిప్టు. అప్పుడే ఒక … Continue reading డభై ఎనిమిదేళ్ళ కుర్రాడికి నివాళి
Ramanaidu – Literally a One Man Industry
Sometimes, the numbers are enough. 155 movies in 13 languages, produced in 52 years. By one man. Daggubati Ramanaidu. The start to his career epitomises the man. Over five decades ago, a writer had an innovative story about identical twins. It was a dual role for the lead actor, rare for those times. Many big … Continue reading Ramanaidu – Literally a One Man Industry
Indian Panorama Selection Should be as Transparent as the legendary Chiffon Saree in a Rain Song
Selection of the Indian Panorama for the International Film Festival of India is not always a happy ending. Most times the list is reviled and the jury pilloried. In quite a few cases, justifiably so. The reason for this widespread anger is the secrecy the whole process is shrouded in. Members are warned against revealing … Continue reading Indian Panorama Selection Should be as Transparent as the legendary Chiffon Saree in a Rain Song
Soon, Devil’s Own Country
The transformation doesn’t take long, from heaven to hell. Prohibit individual choice and in no time you have you have government servants turning into satanic masters. The unholy decision of the Kerala government to introduce prohibition in the state is difficult to comprehend. Many articles have been written condemning the imposition. Nearly all of them, … Continue reading Soon, Devil’s Own Country
Government Service – National Disservice
On Sunday, 29th June, we were given an unmistakable and unpardonable demonstration of Government service. About a thousand candidates who had appeared for the Railway recruitment Board held in Secunderabad forcefully occupied berths in the Falaknuma Express. They threatened and terrorised passengers who held valid reservations. It took police forces in two stations, Guntur and … Continue reading Government Service – National Disservice
New Beginnings – Two States and One Country
New beginnings, without new thinking, will end up as the same old story. Want to see a government that works? For a beginning, pay MLAs Rs. 1 crore and MPs 5 crore a month as salary. And save money. You may think the bill would be frightfully expensive. Let’s calculate: Cost 175 MLAs X 12,00,00,000 … Continue reading New Beginnings – Two States and One Country
18 Plus – Future Minus: First Time Voters of Election 2014
Yes, minus, if you don’t watch out. You are between 18 and 22 years old. Young and raring to go. But where? Not far, if you still bow down to the rule of dinosaurs. Today you can take the first step to making your nation reflect your spirit. By voting; and voting right. Your first … Continue reading 18 Plus – Future Minus: First Time Voters of Election 2014
Gangaraju Gunnam 