VijVen

Exploring the Wonderful Journey of LIFE

  • WC 2011 – Memoirs

    WC 2011 has come to an end – on a happy, winning note for a billion Indians. In an earlier post I had mentioned how this event was one of the things that I eagerly looked forward to in 2011. I was not disappointed. The last World Cup competition that I seriously followed was the Continue reading

  • The Other Me

    You were hurt, but you continued to smile, You were tired, but you always walked the extra mile, All this, when I was contributing nothing worthwhile. You shouldered my responsibilities, You supported me through my tragedies, Without ever asking me any queries. You made all the sacrifices, Followed all the elder’s advices, Even tried to Continue reading

  • Planetary Perceptions

    Once upon a time, long ago, the Sun got very frustrated and became angry. It complained to The Creator. “I report for work every day in the morning without fail. Every day I have to cross the skyline from east to west. It is a long and tiring journey. I have to work for at Continue reading

  • Forest Chronicle: The Orphaned Animal

    The orphaned young animal was confused. The forest had been kind to it. All the animals in the forest allowed it to join them, be with them and play with their young ones. But it was like no other animal. It was part of all the groups, yet did not belong to any. It mingled Continue reading

  • Deceptive Dialogues: Resources in Life

    Continued from Part 2 Would life appear more pleasant, more fulfilling or satisfying to the blessed few like Tendulkar, for whom both interests and duties seem to be along the same path?….. “And the logic behind that is not very difficult to comprehend”, the old man continued. “Another notable principle in life is that resources Continue reading

  • Movies: The Prestige

    In the opening scenes of the movie, Michael Caine explains in a court room the three stages in an act of magic – “Pledge, Turn and Prestige”. While the movie progresses much like a performance of a magician, it is debatable whether this movie contains the three mentioned elements, appearing in the same order. Rivalry Continue reading

  • Life Journal: Korattur Days – 1

    Continued from Part 1 My earliest recollections of my life are the period that I spent in Korattur, Chennai, sometime till 1982 (up to age 6). I believe that prior to Korattur, we had also spent some time at Madurai, Trivandrum, and Trichy, but I have no recollection of them. At Korattur, we lived in Continue reading

  • Promise of 2011

    Every new year brings with it a promise of better tomorrow. 2011 is no different. I hope and wish for everyone, a happy, successful and prosperous 2011. All my efforts so far, on defining and sticking to New Year Resolutions have been failures. But I will not give up. Here are a few things that Continue reading

  • 2010: A Year In Review

    The first decade of the millennium has passed. As curtains come down on 2010, I look back at it fondly. 2010 presented me with many happy moments. A few personal disappointments too. Life balances itself admirably. 2010 saw me getting introduced to a few and become alienated from many. People close to me got engaged, Continue reading

  • Hyderabad Diaries: Numaish

    Continued from Part 2 ‘Numaish’ translates to Exhibition. In Hyderabad context, it refers to the All India Industrial Exhibition, an annual feature of Hyderabad. It’s a 46 day long exhibition, from Jan 1 – Feb 15 of every year, hosted in the center of the city at Nampally Exhibition Grounds. Hyderabadis look forward to this Continue reading