‘Sariyaga porunthum kalanigal unarapaduvathe illai’ (சரியாக பொருந்தும் காலணிகள் உணரப்படுவதே இல்லை) – Shoes that fit right are never felt. Yes, even the people who fit perfectly into our lives are often forgotten—until the day their absence is felt forever. We tend to focus on those who cause us trouble, yet we forget to appreciate the ones who...
My first blog was inspired by the groundbreaking first edition of Celebrating Dr. S. Anandalakshmy — Conversations on Education. Naturally, I awaited this next session with eager curiosity. The previous speakers had introduced ideas entirely new to me—would this event, focused on Nurturing the Young Learner Through Songs, Skits, and Stories, measure up? Like many, I approached it with...
The universe constantly sends us messages—answers to our questions—if only we had the ears to listen and the heart to synchronize with its rhythm. We all question the world around us, but only a few truly find answers or embark on the journey to seek them. Why do questions feel so heavy? Sometimes, even a simple,...
Among all the sensory perceptions we have, which is the most vital and integral one?Eyes- See / Ears- Hear / Mouth – Speak / Nose- Smell / Skin-Touch / FeelJust try to imagine if these organs are not working,What if the Eyes can’t see? – You are alive.What if the Ears can’t hear? – You...
"Kalyanam Pannipaar Veetai Kattipaar", is a famous Tamil quote about taking responsibility and experiencing its nuances. This proved to be true indeed, during the grand wedding of our BM family in March 2024. I joined this family just a year before the big wedding, in 2023. The first thing we do in preparation for the wedding...
“விதைத்தவன் உறங்கினாலும் விதைகள் உறங்குவதில்லை” -(Vidaithavan uranginaalum vidaigal uranguvathillai) – meaning “The one who sows the seed may sleep, but the seeds never do.” In December 2024, we had a SAMVAAD session on the subject of ‘The Joy of Giving’, anchored by Mr. Bharath Natarajan, our Joint Secretary. He highlighted the ripple effect of even the smallest...
"Knowledge is power, and education is the key to acquiring knowledge." This famous quote, which I have cherished, underscores the importance of education in one’s life. However, do we ever give much thought to education in terms of its core targets or values? There comes a certain point in life when we become more concerned...
