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and consumer
protection department
commissioner K
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the instruction. c y l i n d e r, ' ' s a i d S received similar
LPG customers in Gomathi, a resident of complaints. "This sort of
several parts of Chennai Anna Nagar. Residents trade practice is illegal as
including Anna Nagar of Triplicane, Ashok per the Consumer
complain that the distri- Nagar, Avadi, Protection Act and is a
buting agencies force them Pattabiram and Pammal violation of the discipli-
to buy gas stoves, too had similar nary guidelines of oil
pressure cookers or mixers complaints. companies. We have
when new gas connections The unfair asked oil companies to
or additional cylinders are trade practice of LPG take strict action against
sought. agencies was discussed the erring agencies,'' he
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in Indian Oil Corporation, by the State Consumer ''All LPG dealers
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the agencies are supposed
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Spiritual life and Material life
Is spiritual life the same as the material life or

VOL : 1 ISSUE 43 April 12, 2009


are they different? What constitutes a life that dwells in
spirit and what is material life? Although Baba did not
For the week April 12- April 18, 2009
elaborate on this topic just as he did not dissect on any
LTTE threat other topic at length, one encounters this discussion
frequently.
The reported threat of an attack on top political Those who have been keeping aloof will rally
It is an observation
leaders, including Congress chairperson Sonia Gandhi, around you. So you are in for good times on social
that the young are
by the LTTE during current electioneering cannot be grounds.
often discouraged to
taken lightly. The militant Sri Lankan outfit facing defeat pursue any spiritual
is fighting a desperate battle for survival and could well activity as it is
unleash violence within India. One can hardly ignore the deemed that it is not
fact that it was the LTTE that had engineered the as much a priority as You will make new contacts with new people
assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. earning a livelihood. and strengthen old ones. Emotional life will pick up.
While that had caused revulsion among the masses in Thus, spiritual Friday good day to socialize.
Tamil Nadu, it would be foolhardy to under-estimate the pursuits are often
numerically-weak but strongly-motivated pro-LTTE pushed towards the
forces to create trouble in a bid to find a foothold in the latter stages of life.
state. To dissuade this
In Tamil Nadu, MDMK leader Vaiko has been thought, it is said An idealistic phase soon to prove that you gain
making no bones of his support for the LTTE and has, in that one need not business. your duties come before rights.
recent days, been warning the Manmohan Singh d i ff e r e n t i a t e t h e
government of dire consequences if it does not push for spiritual life from the
an end to the Sri Lanka government’s anti-LTTE way we live our
operations. The current dispensation, the DMK, itself everyday lives. To
had been indicted by the Jain Commission in 1997 for Refulgent Moon is urging you to take up some
this effect, it is said
supporting the LTTE and that had led to a snapping of challenging assignment. Do not miss or you may regret
that one should
links between that party and the Congress. With pockets missing the chance.
spend whatever time he could be in the thoughts of
of support still in the DMK, the LTTE could well make an Sadguru as one goes about the ordinary life. As the
effort to penetrate the security cordon once again. distinction is blurred, the life itself becomes a
There is, therefore, cause for strict vigil harmonious blend of the self and Sadguru. Is there
especially in all the southern states. Some newspapers anything more? You may have to choose between your lover
have cited intelligence reports that LTTE cadres could Everyone is entitled for Baba's grace. But, do and career. Proceed with patience.
loot a bank in Kerala to bolster its finances. The recent all get the same benefit? Baba himself quipped that if
statement by Congress leader Verappa Moily that if every flower on the tree comes to fruition it would be a
LTTE chief Prabhakaran is captured by the Sri Lankan bumper crop. But it does not happen. The thought that
army he ought to be handed over to India to be tried for material life and spiritual life is one in itself is a
the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi could be an added revelation, a comforting assurance that would help one
reason for the LTTE to strike. All in all, it is a situation that A combustible Mercury will make you wage war
in looking at life in its perspective. Does this mean that
brooks no complacency. The security apparatus must be against rising expenditure. Social obligations will affect
the material and spiritual lives are same, meaning there
in top gear to thwart the LTTE’s sinister designs. budget. Wednesday may be exorbitant.
is no difference? If one were to observe carefully,
argument that there are no differences between
Donations for Dormitories spiritual and material life denotes an intelligent yet
subtle justification to the material pursuits that are
The Esayanur (30 construction of always in conflict with the search for the spirit!
Exalted Venus will make you one up on your
km from Kanchipuram) Sri dormitories and a Veda Spiritual or material, it is one life. Attempting to
rivals. Anyone who dares to challenge you will have to
Venugopalaswamy Bhakta Pada Sala. For differentiate is a futile exercise because it is neither
lick the dust. The resistance you can put up now will be
Jana Sabha Trust, which Donations Contact possible nor appropriate to draw the line. However, as
stunning. have
maintains the 800 year-old 9 4 4 5 2 4 2 6 6 0 / one progresses in the path of Sadguru, the changes in
Venugopalaswamy 9840358204. one's life should be evident as every interest revolves
temple, need funds for the around Sadguru, around his likes and dislikes, and
approval and disapproval. When the life is in complete
tune with Sadguru and no one else, such life is
Travel may demand your time as well your work
completely spiritual and not material. Just like one
and home affairs. Your hectic schedule will have no time
cannot travel on two horses riding in opposite
for relaxing.
directions, one cannot expect to lead a material life to
its fullest fulfillment and yet accomplish the spiritual
goal. While it is not relevant to discuss the importance
of each of the functions in this context, what it takes
someone to become the Pope is different from what it Your bid to bid, shop or hunt a bargain may fail.
would take to become the President of a nation. Be attentive. You are however advised not to act on your
impulses.
Annadhanam donations
The Srinivasa may send in donations.
P e r u m a l Te m p l e , Demand drafts A minus point in your current solar chart is that
Nachiyarkovil, (the abode (Rs. 600 or Rs. 10,000 you unequivocally forget that your sign is famous for its
of Kal Garudar) permanent deposit) for wisdom.
Kumbakonam Circle, Ph: the Government’s
0435-2467167 is Annadhanam scheme,
promoting the may be sent to the
government sponsored secretary, Annadhanam
Annadhanam Scheme. Scheme, Srinivasa Good week for improving educational goals for
Philanthropists and P e r u m a l Te m p l e , trainees in the travel, communication, hotel and cinema
devotees desirous of Nachiyarkovil – 612602, industries. Sportsmen can also move up with a bang.
contributing for the same Kumbakonam Circle.

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April 12, 2009 Alpha Times Page 3
Gold coins through Restaurant of Haddows
post offices club sealed
On account of R o a d , T. N a g a r ,
Akshaya Trithiya festival, Mylapore, Tambaram, The Chennai closed,” he said.
the Department of Posts Ambattur, Park Town, ) Corporation has sealed The club also
has decided to keep 15 of and three Sub-Post the restaurant of a private owed the Corporation
its post offices open on Offices (Anna Nagar, club situated off over Rs.12 lakh in
April 14 for selling gold Tiruvanmiyur and Nungambakkam High property tax arrears. “The
coins. Triplicane) will be kept Road. cheques issued by the
A press release open. In a short period Corporation club towards the
issued by the Chief from October 15, 2008 to Commissioner Rajesh payment have been
Postmaster General of March 31, 2009, the Lakhoni said that the civic dishonoured. "It is a Daily Trip to
Tamil Nadu Circle said that department had sold body had received criminal offence and if the Thirupathi
the following Head Post 30,277 grams of gold several complaints that club administration does
Offices in city (Anna coins. Haddows Club did not not pay the due, we will
posses a valid licence to take criminal action,” he
run the restaurant. added.
Meet on student visas “During an inspection,we
found that the club did not
M r. L a k h o n i
said that restaurants in
at US consulate have a licence to run a
restaurant. Until it renews
clubs must possess
licences. “There is still
The United student visa issuance the licence, the time for them to get
States-India Educational decisions. restaurant would remain licences,” he added.
Foundation Chennai, will Students who
organize a presentation on
student visas on Tuesday
are planning to pursue
undergraduate, graduate
Science city to
April 21, at the Music
Academy. David Francis,
and doctoral studies in
the United States are
hold workshop
vice-consul, US Consulate encouraged to attend the Science City
General, Chennai, will meet. For further will organize a workshop
provide information about information, contact on ‘Health and Wealth
the student visa application 28574423 or email to from Waste’ for women,
at its premises on Gandhi
procedure and discuss the brindha@fulbright- Mandapam Road on April
guidelines used in making india.org. 18.The workshop will
comprise lectures on
kitchen waste,
Workshop on career management, training on
vermiculture and setting
up of nutrition garden.
guidance Only 50 women would be
selected for the free
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hold a workshop on ‘Career from these fields would
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guidance for students’ on address students, the
April 16 for those who have release said. Participants
taken Standard XII of the workshop would
examinations. receive a certificate. Last
According to a date for receiving
release, the workshop applications is April 13.
would cover various fields Those desirous
of engineering and of participating may
technology, agricultural contact the Science City
sciences, veterinary office on Periyar Science
sciences, medical and Technology campus,
sciences, basic sciences, Gandhi Mandapam
and areas, including civil Road, or call 24454054,
service examinations. 24454034.

Weekly specials
to Jaipur
Southern Railway direction, train No. 0676
will run weekly specials will leave Jaipur at 12
from Chennai Central to noon every Wednesday
Jaipur in both directions from April 15 to June 24
during April, May and June. a n d re a ch C h e n n a i
Train No. 0675 will Central at 9.15 p.m. on
leave Chennai Central at Friday. Reservation had
4.30 p.m. every Monday commenced, according
from April 13 to June 22 and to a Southern Railway
reach Jaipur at 5.55 a.m. on release.
Wednesday. In the return

Lawyer held for


cheating bank
Sleuths from the learnt about the fraud
central crime branch of the only when he defaulted
city police on Sunday on paying the
arrested G Samidoss instalments. Based on
Pandian (46), a lawyer of the complaint of an SBI
Anna Nagar West, for assistant manager, the
pledging forged land police arrested Pandian.
documents with a State He was remanded in
Bank of India branch for a judicial custody after
loan of Rs 7 lakh. being produced before a
Bank officials magistrate’s court.
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Golusu pattu the new trendy wear Mumbai to Chennai in less than 20 hours
In its endeavour Shrinivas Mudgerikar,
Silk saree, which one, the to optimally utilize its chief PRO of CR.
have been long for thel resources, Central Mudgerikar said
concept of Railway (CR) has the reduction in the time
hallmark of tradition, can
g e t t r e n d y. P a t t e r n s
a ready- decided to introduce a has been achieved by Our Team
m a d e weekly super fast train to reducing the number of Editor
originally associated with it saree was Chennai from Dadar halts en route thereby
can give way to newer, introduced which will cover the entire increasing the speed S. Raghunathan
more modern designs. And ,” says distance in 19.50 hours. between two stations.
This train will The train will halt at five Advisor
designer saree need not Jayasree cover 1,279 km between places - Pune, Solapur,
necessarily imply chiffons R a v i , Dadar and Chennai at an Wadi, Guntakal and K. Venkataraghavan
or silk cottons, pattu saree founder of average speed of 65 Renigunta. Reporters
can bear that look too. It is Sri Palam kmph. CR operates three Introduced on Usha
believed that these have Silks. trains between Mumbai an experimental basis, it
and Chennai of which two will be operated once a Sai Narayan
helped to promote a M.R.Shobana
originate and terminate at week from April 28 to May
modest one-room W h i l e Chatrapati Shivaji 19. "Seeing the immense
establishment, Sri Palam acknowled Terminus (CST) and one response from people Editorial Desk
Silks, a 2,000 sq ft ging that from Dadar. travelling to Chennai and S. Subhakeerthana
showroom in the saree hub her store "The two trains back we decided to use
of the city, T .Nagar has from CST - 1027 CST- t h e C S T- M a d g a o n Photographer
does not
launched the new Golusu Chennai Mail takes 29.25 special super fast rake S. Mohan
trade with hours whereas 1041 that was lying idle. So
Collection. saree in C S T- C h e n n a i t a k e s without incurring Designer
The silk weaves h u g e 26.45 hours. The third additional costs we will M. Valarmathi
and the anklet, two numbers, customers. Sri Palam train, 2163 Dadar- be able to cater to Circulation
symbols of the South it does believe in Silks is located at 115, Chennai, takes 23.15 t h o u s a n d s o f
Indian tradition, have today exclusively and even hours. However, this passengers," said S. Akbar Ali, 90947 99011
Pondy Bazaar, T Nagar. super fast train will save Mudgerikar.
been brought together to takes orders from its Advertisement Desk
over 3.25 hours," said
make a modern saree. 90947 99006
Simply put, it is a silk saree Owned and Published by
which comes with work
involving beads and the S. Raghunathan
golusu at its border. The Office
golusu collection, which F 5 and 6, First Floor,
starts at Rs 7,500 goes Leo Complex,
upto Rs 20,000. 41, Madley Road,
“It is often the
T.Nagar,
needs of people that help
Chennai-600 017
us come out with
Ph: 4286 7784
innovations. "When a
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chiffons because her Disclaimer
daughter wanted modern Readers are recommended to
make appropriate enquiries
designs, we started with before entering into dealings
with advertisers who advertise
the designer concept in this publication, Neither.
saree. And when a person the Editor, nor the Printer and
Publisher do not vouch any
abroad had to buy saree claims made by advertisers
and hence shall not be held
but didn’t know to drape liable for any adverse
consequences.

Annual

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identification
NEWS The annual
identification of the
defence service
pensioners for the year
Free course for visually challanged 2009-2010 will be done
Nandhini Voice for the Deprived (M 60/1, 4 th at the DPDO, Teynampet 11th 6.00 p.m. Inauguration of the Vizha and Conferment of Birudhu “Nataka
Cross Street, Besant Nagar) will conduct a 15-day free office . Choodamani” on Shri. Visu - (Playwrite, Actor and Director) by
course on self-employment opportunities for visually Arulalar Shri. R.M.Veerappan. Poornam New theatres Rolling
impaired persons from April 15. Refreshments and trophy for best drama troupe 2009 to Goodwill stage -Sri Kovai
course materials will be provided free of charge. IGNOU Padmanabhan
For further particulars, N. S. Venkataraman engineering
may be contacted in 2491 6037 or 2496 1346. 7.00 p.m UAA Present Y Gee Mahendra in “Vietnam Veedu”

Last Date courses 12th 4.30 p.m Chennai Drama House Present “Kandapadi Kandupudi”
The deadline for the receipt of applications for The school of
inclusion in the voters’ list and issue of voter identity Engineering and 7.00 p.m United Visuals Presents “TV” Varadarajan in
cards is April 14. Applications can be given in Technology associated “Re(a)el Estate”
Corporation Zonal Office opposite Ega Theater on with the Indira Gandhi
Poonamalle High Road. National Open University 13th 7.00 p.m Augusto Creations Presents Augusto in
(IGNOU) is joining with “Ranganathan Photo Studio”
Free computer training Sri Angala Parameswari
The Tamil Nadu Foundation Inc Chennai: The Education Trust to offer 14th 7.00 p.m Stage creations Presents Kathadi Ramamurthy in “Ayya Amma
Tamil Nadu Foundation Inc of the US is offering free certificate, diploma and Ammamma”
basic computer training for school dropouts and degree programmes in
students from the underprivileged section. Contact: various engineering 15th 7.00 p.m Goodwill Stage presents Kovai Padmanabhan
In “Washingtonil Thirumanam”
2644 6319, 99401 21860 branches from 2010. Dr
Nose for news Latha Pillai, pro-vice- 16th 7.00 p.m Kala Nilayam Presents K.S.Nagarajan in
chancellor, IGNOU, said “Marupakkam”
Calling all aspiring reporters. Yocee.com, a that this had been
website for kids in Chennai, is out with its student introduced to allow
reporter programme for those between 11 and 17 years. 17th 7.00 p.m Gurukulam (Original Boys Co –95) Presents
students who did not M.B.Murthy in “Ammavin Aranmanai”
The website will select 20 reporters from the lot and give have access to higher
them the opportunity to report events from their school technical education.
and residential locality, interview authors and artistes. 18th 7.00 p.m Crazy Creations Presents Crazy Mohan in
“Chocolate Krishna”
They will also be a part of workshops and reading
sessions. Details: www.yocee.com Shifted 19th 4.30 p.m Sowmya Theatres Presents T.V.Radhakrishnan
in “Maanbumighu Nandhivarman”
'Strings Meeting Strings Series’ M M W S S B
KAPRI music and art promoters is holding a a office No: 68 Kilpauk , 7.00 p.m Natakapriya Presents S.Ve.Shekher in
scintillating Jugalbandi titled `Strings Meeting Strings functioning at Pulla “Mahabharathathil Mangatha”
Series’(Carnatic - Hindustani) music concert of [Season (11th to 19th) Donar Pass : Rs.750/-,Rs.500/- Rs.300/-
Avenue Shenoy Nagar Daily Donar Pass: Rs.300,200,100,50/-]
Kalaimamani Dr. M. Lalitha – Carnatic Violin and Ustad was shifted on April 03
Rafique Khan – Sitar at 6.30 PM on Tamil New Year’s
Day April 14 at the R. K. Swamy to 1, New Avadi Road,
Auditorium(Sivaswamy Kalalaya Senior Secondary says a MMWSSB
School)No. 5 ,Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore . release.
April 12, 2009 Alpha Times Page 5
You can now learn French, Festivals galore from TTDC
The Tamil Nadu literary festival at about six crore domestic
German in Tamil Tourism Development
Corporation (TTDC) is
Ettayapuram in
Thoothukudi district,
tourists, largely from the
neighbouring Andhra
planning to organize a which is the birth place Pradesh, Karnataka,
Tamil speakers that it works well with the language as German Mango festival in renowned Tamil poets, Kerala, Maharashtra and
who are not fluent in some of our students shared some structural Chennai. Usually, the Umaru Pulavar and West Bengal last year.
English will now be able to who have come from similarity with Tamil. "The Mango festival is an Mahakavi Barathiyar are A large number of them, the
learn foreign languages as Tamil-medium schools. vowel sounds in both annual feature in in the pipeline. official said, came as
Loyola College is all set to The new language languages are very Krishnagiri, a town According to medical tourists to places
start courses in French course aims to equip similar. This will facilitate located near the Mango officials at the TTDC, the like Chennai, Vellore and
and German, using Tamil individuals with a easy pronunciation. city of Salem. international tourist Madurai.
as the medium of functional knowledge of There are certain simple This will be the arrival to the State Meanwhile, the
instruction. the language. We rules that need to be first time the State capital escalated by 23 per cent TTDC launched its website
" T h e i d e a propose to select understood. Once this is will be hosting such an in 2008, accounting to a on Wednesday in Tamil
event. Different varieties total of 20 lakhs in the www.tamilnadutourism.org
occurred to us when a dominant themes of daily done, it easy to read of the fruit would be on previous year. / t a m i l
student asked whether it life and train people to German text. This can display, and people will Most of the <http://www.tamilnadutouri
would be possible to teach converse in these happen even after three get a chance to taste foreign tourists were from sm.org/tamil> featuring
him French using Tamil aspects. For instance, sessions of three hours different varieties of the the UK, USA, Italy, tourist destinations in Tamil
instead of English. A introducing oneself, each," he said. fruit brought from Germany, Holland and Nadu. Dr V Irai Anbu,
working knowledge of asking for directions, Currently different parts of the France, visiting six world Secretary, Tourism, Dr M
French, he felt, could help purchasing provisions launching the initiative country. heritage sites, including Rajaram, Commissioner of
him get a job," said Francis from a grocery store and with a basic-level B e s i d e s , th e G a n g a i K o n d a Tourism and Managing
M Peter, director, Research so on. We will also give language course Corporation is also Cholapuram and Director of TTDC,
Academy of Cumulative them an understanding spanning 15 days, with planning to organize a Brahadeeswarar temples participated in the event.
Excellence (RACE), a of the basic structure of coaching for three hours series of tourism at Tanjore. A section of TTDC is also
programmes in Tamil tourists were also from planning to expand its
division of Loyola College the language so that they a day, RACE plans to Nadu - a music festival at Arab countries for website in Hindi, Telugu
that equips individuals with can become creative expand it to intermediate Tiger Caves in medical treatment in and few other Indian
different levels of language with its usage," said and advanced courses Mamallapuram, a tea and Tamil Nadu. languages, in an attempt to
proficiency to help them Xavier Raj, an as well, Francis Peter coffee festival, Chettinad Likewise, the attract more tourists from
better career prospects. experienced French said. Scheduled to start heritage festival and a State had an inflow of other States.
Speaking to journalists professor who retired on April 15, he said the
here on Wednesday, he from the foreign academy planned to
said that the concept of languages department of target students who had
using the mother tongue for the college. finished school and were
foreign language K Srinivasan, looking to learn new
instruction had already Raj's colleague, the languages during
been tested in the college instructor for German at summer holidays.
classrooms. RACE, said that students
"We have found would find it easy to learn
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News You can use Teacher B U D G E T A D S .
Workshop training
Divine Life Society: The Anna Nagar branch The centre for
is conducting a free Brahma yoga workshop. Special training and resources
sessions will be held for women and children on in Early childhood
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For details Education presents an
contact: 26210523 experiential workshop
for kindergarten and
Summer camp play school teachers
and parents. Emphasis
Landmark is organising an annual summer will be on child
camp for children titled 'The Chrysalis Busy Bee Fun development,
Factory 2009'. Children will be able to participate and curriculum and lesson
learn innovative ways of spending their summer. From planning, readiness
April 19 -April 25, 10.30 am to 1.00 pm at landmark, activities for reading,
Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. w r i t i n g a n d
m a t h e m a t i c s ,
storytelling, songs and
Predict the future movement and
Tarot Learning Centre presents a beginners innovative games from
course titled “Read yourself with tarot card power", April 15 to 25, Flat G,
conducted by Dr. Shanthi Sukumaran. April 12,Tarot Jyothi Apartments,
2048, H Block, 12th
Learning Centre, 23/5A, Govindan Street, Ayyavoo
Main Road, Anna
Colony, Aminjikarai. For details Call: 9600077073. Nagar. For details call:
2 6 1 6 2 4 0 3 / 9 8 4 11
Seminar 34287.
Hypnotic Circle conducts a seminar on
Positive Self Talk followed by a session of mass
relaxation by hypnotist P. Dharmaraj on April 12, Hotel Summer camp
Palm grove, Kodambakkam High Road, 2.30 pm to 6 for Champs
pm. For details call : 9282173771.
Lil champs, a
Just for kids 15 day course on arts
and crafts, group
From April 13 Little Einstein, Harrington discussions, public
Road. Little Einstein presents a summer camp for kids speaking, yoga and
aged between 3 and 10. For registration and details, meditation, etc from
call: 9884311480. April 15 to 30, 10.30 am
to 1.30 pm, 14 B, 3rd
floor, Pleasant
Discover your talents Apartments, 45/50,
Discovery camp conducts camp for kids Taylors Road, Kilpauk
aged 9 to 13 years. The camp includes the Detective For details call 99520
Club, to improve analytical, deducted skills and 31153/ 9677008550.
develop problem solving strategies, the Robotic Club,
to help the child create Becham or Drogba to pay in the
Soccer Robo Competitions, Dramatics Club, where
Tennis,
the child will create skits and plays and Photography football
Club, to acquire hands-on experience of the nuances
of photography and many more from April 13 at Anna camp
Nagar from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. For details call: Loyola College
9884061700. will be conducting a
summer coaching camp
Chess camp for tennis and football
from April 15 to May 30.
T. Nagar Chess Academy will hold a camp
C o n t a c t
for children above five at Anna Nagar from April 14.
Vijayakumar, Director of
Contact AL Kasi, Secretary, T. Nagar Chess
Physical Education,
Academy. Ph: 94444 66155, 23711180.
between 7 a.m. and 1
p.m. on all days (except
Sundays) at the Physical
Instrumental Music Camp Education office, Loyola SUMMER
RAO'S Music
Circle will conduct
For details, call
9841723115.
College, for registration
and other details. YOGA
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April 12, 2009 Alpha Times Page 7
India General Elections 2009
Language Arts
The Power of Words
Words hurt, words have even more
Voter's guide please, motivate and
a n n o y. T h e y a r e
power than our thoughts
because they not only
Are there any arrangements for the videography of powerful. They control affect us, but the people
emotions and can even and the world around us.
critical events during the election process? control a person Successful people take
Yes. Video teams are formed in the constituency to
record and videotape critical events like meetings
physically. Speaking
comes to most people as
control of their words,
rather than letting their
Wish what you wish for…
addressed/attended by ministers, national/state-level naturally as breathing. words control them. They Breathe slowly, but deeply. Now close your
leaders of political parties, incidents of violence, etc On many occasions our are more conscious of eyes and pray or make a wish with the firm belief that it’s
words are uttered without their thoughts and words, going to be definitely fulfilled. Now open your eyes. What
Is there any restriction on the printing of pamphlets, conscious thought; in and the power they did you wish for?
posters, etc? fact we rarely stop and unleash. Successful “I wished to become a doctor”, “I wished to have
A person can't print or publish, or cause to be printed or think about what we are people understand that a bungalow and a sports car of my own”, “I prayed to
saying. Thousands of they need to speak complete my semester with flying colours”, “I wished a
published, any election pamphlet or poster which does words pour out of us positively rather than
not bear on its face the addresses of the printer and the prosperous life”, “I wished to possess all things in the
each day as our negatively in order to world”, “I wished to be a celebrity in future” — these are
publisher there of . thoughts, opinion, succeed. Such people
judgments and beliefs are characterized by the some of the things most of you would have wished for.
Are there any guidelines for setting up election are freely expressed. But words they speak. They But have you observed how self-centred we
booths by candidates / political parties near polling are we aware of the know the importance of are? The dearest thing to us is nothing other than our
stations on the day of the polling? positive or negative speaking the words that own self. Our parents, our siblings, our friends were
An election booth can be set up beyond a distance of 200 effects these words have will build self-esteem and nowhere in our prayers, in our wishes that were made
metres from the polling stations, only with one table and on ourselves and the confidence, build from the depth of our heart. Our parents, siblings and
people around us. relationships and open other relatives also our own flesh and blood but we
two chairs with an umbrella or a piece of tarpaulin or cloth Words have up possibilities. They
to protect the two occupants with one banner (3 X 4 1/2 hunger for our own betterment and progress. That’s
tremendous power. They speak words of something really odd on our part, isn’t it?
feet) to display the name of the candidate/ party/ election determine peace or war. a f f i r m a t i o n ,
symbol at the booth. No crowd is allowed. They justify life and encouragement, love, Close your eyes once again and repeat the
death. Words can be acceptance and process with the same devotion and belief. Now open
Is it necessary to obtain the written permission of the soothing or harmful. appreciation. your eyes. What did you wish for this time?
authorities concerned for setting up the election Words give out energy To see more “I wished joy and happiness for me and for my family”, “I
booth? and a message which personal success, the wished to be able to send my parents for Chardhaamj
Yes creates a reaction in words that we speak from my own hard-earned money”, “I prayed that all my
others. Everything you need to be in alignment wishes and that of my siblings get fulfilled” — hmmm,
say produces an effect in with what we want to see that’s good. The canvas has broadened up a bit this time.
What is the deadline after which no public meetings the world. Think of the being produced in our
and processions can be taken out? First we prayed for ourselves only, now our families are
number of people you life, our vision and our
Public meetings and processions can't be held during a have made happy by dreams. Our words can also included in our prayers.
period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the saying, “I really determine our destiny. Now suppose you are standing in front of a
conclusion of the polling appreciate you”. Or the Even more importantly, billionaire and you are asked to demand whatever
number of people you our words can make a amount of money you wish for, with a surety you would be
Is there any restriction on the presence of political have hurt by saying, positive difference in the given that particular amount. Undoubtedly, taking the
functionaries in a constituency after the campaign “What’s wrong with you?” lives of the people we best advantage of this golden opportunity, you are going
or “Can’t you do anything interact with everyday. to demand a pretty handsome amount (some of you may
period is over? right?” So before we
After the closure of the campaign period, the political even ask for the entire sum). But what if someone just
There is a great speak we have to ask says, “Just give me 50 rupees.” You would gaze at that
functionaries, etc, who have been brought from outside need to understand life ourselves: is what I am
the constituency and who are not voters of the and feelings for and of about to say going to person strangely and without waiting for a single moment
constituency should not remain in the area. They should everyone. We need to uplift the hearer? Will it you are going to certify him as a dunce. But what if you
leave immediately after the campaign period ends respect each other and inspire, motivate and also behave like this dunce? Surprised? See, we
that can happen only create forward acknowledge the immeasurable generosity of the
Why was it necessary to switch over to EVMs from when we reciprocate momentum for them? Almighty but when it comes to making a wish or asking
ballot paper elections? other people’s warmth Will it dissolve fear and Him to grant us something, we just do what the other
and maintain a loving create safety and trust? fellow did by asking for just Rs50 when he could have
The counting of ballot papers in an election used to take attitude towards others. Will I create a positive or
long hours, creating a charged atmosphere for the asked for millions.
We need to be in full negative ripple effect by In the same way, we tend to pray only for
counting officials as well as the candidates/ political control of ourselves. speaking out these
parties. Sometimes this was aggravated by the demand An important words? ourselves and widen our circle only to our family
for re-counting resulting in a low margin of difference of key to success in life is to Let others members. It’s silly of us to ask for so little despite knowing
votes between the top two candidates coupled with a understand the power of decide for themselves there are boundless bounties that Almighty can bestow
large number of invalid and doubtful votes words. A word is a what they want to gain or on His beings. We don’t include the entire humanity in
thought externalized. loose. We have a our prayers, that’s should be the right way of praying
How votes are counted in EVMs? Our thoughts do have a responsibility to groom before the Creator of the entire universe.
great effect on us even ourselves so we need to Recently, in our yoga class when our teacher
In the counting centre, the EVMs are kept on a number of though they are internal. teach ourselves the
counting tables whose number normally does not made us the aforementioned exercise, all of us were
What we think effects the healthy way of amazed at our foolishness. The Creator of the universe is
exceed 14. Seating arrangements are made for the way we live our life, it progressing in life and
counting agents in such a way that they can clearly watch effects our emotions, our how to be kind-hearted inviting all of us to wish for whatever we want, but,
the EVMs and its display. When the result button of an attitudes and our and loving in our relations inauspiciously, we are not making good of the golden
EVM is pressed, its display segment indicates the total behaviour. A thought with family, friends and opportunity. We, the dim-witted souls, are yearning for a
number of votes polled in a particular polling station and spoken, however, has also generally. Let’s be drop of water from the sea that is simply beyond
then shows the votes polled by each candidate in a serial even more power. It can determined to unleash measurement.
order. never be taken back; for the power of words for Today, let us promise ourselves to include the
once it is out of our positive change and think entire humanity in our prayers and supplications, and
mouth, it will have an before speaking ! pray in the right manner.
Suppose I'm working and living in Chennai, can I be a effect on someone. Our
voter in my native village? - S. Raghunathan - S. Raghunathan
You are ordinarily resident in Chennai. Therefore, you
can be enrolled in Chennai only and not in your native
village.
Netas spoke
I will not ride Tata’s Nano car because it has been manufactured with the people’s blood
After the polling, where are the EVMs kept till — Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee
counting?
My feeling is that why should a Fourth Front be not formed at the Centre. Those parties which are opposed
The polled EVMs are generally kept in a secure storage to the current formations can join hands with us to from the Fourth Front
centre in the constituency or a nearby place on which the — Telugu star and Praja Rajyam Party chief Chiranjeevi
candidates or their representatives can keep watch.
Mostly it is the same place where the counting is done. Vajpayee not being around during the ongoing campaign is painful. During the last elections, Vajpayee did
not campaign much but was at least there
A person is a member of the Scheduled Castes in a — LK Advani
particular state. Can he contest the LS poll from any
other state from a seat reserved for the SCs? I will win by a margin of three lakh votes. We have got the experience of winning elections. I will consult the
Yes. party cadres and draw up my strategy and work according to it
– MK Azhagiri
If the National Security Act has been imposed on Varun Gandhi even without a proper investigation, then why not
Is the wearing of special accessories like cap, mask, against Lalu Prasad?
scarf, etc, permitted during campaigning? — BJP president Rajnath Singh
Yes. However, the supply and distribution of the main
apparel like saree, shirt, etc, by a party/candidate is not “I am a disciplined party worker and I have left everything to the party president. I am not going to pursue for my ticket
allowed as it may amount to bribing voters . for the upcoming polls.”
— Senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler
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