Every year is filled with lot of expectations for all of us. Like everyone, I too have great expectations. By September this year I will be completing my masters in automotive engineering. I took up this course with great enthusiasm since I have always had lot of passion for automobiles. But now when I am on the verge of completing my studies but i'm not quite sure if I am competent enough enter the industry. The uncertainty faced by me is attributed to a couple of factors, they being,
1) I don’t have any work experience so I don’t have any clue of how is it going to be and whether I will be able to satisfy the needs of the industry.
2) Every country is suffering because of the global recession and worst part is that the auto industry has been hit very badly, now every company is looking to cut down its expenses by cutting jobs. I feel this is a very bad time for any person who is looking out for a job since most of the companies have stopped recruiting. But amongst all these fears some part of my heart is saying that I will be able to crack something out. But I guess time will answer my queries and hopefully I can see myself working in some company after September.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Thursday, 12 March 2009
sand man
The beaches are his canvas, the sand and water his art tools to create mesmerising sand sculptures. One of the world’s most famous sandman, Sudarsan Pattnaik is here in Chennai to fight terrorism and spread the message of peace through sand sculptors at Marina Beach. In a short tete-a-tete the artist talks about his unique art, his institute and the use of sand sculptors to create awareness to tackle global issues.
Sudarsan Pattnaik a self-taught artist who pioneered the revival of India’s long lost tradition of sand sculpturing says, “I grew up on the beaches of Puri, Orissa and never could keep away from feeling the touch of sand even for a moment. Traditionally Puri, the land of Lord Jagananth is known for its tradition of sand sculpturing. So it was inevitable that I pursued this undying passion of mine to make art with sand.”
The sandman of India has participated and won many prestigious awards from 39 world championships spread across 30 countries. Not confining his talent to himself he started the Golden Sand Art Institute in Puri. “Everyone who comes to the beach plays with sand. It is like a basic human instinct. It is this inner talent I wish to tap and nurture. I can proudly say that the International awards I won has helped lot of youngsters take to this art form and challenge other artists in world competitions.”
But the work he holds very close to his heart is to spread messages through art. “Be it global warming, HIV, terrorism or any other issue for that matter, I wanted my sculptures not just to be beautiful but make people understand and think about the issues that bother us,” he says.
Sudarsan says that he loves the Marina Beach. “It is one of the best beaches in the world and I am very eager to do my sculptures here for the people of Chennai. But I am a little disappointed by the way the beach is utilised. If only, the public consider the beach their home, it’ll be a lot cleaner and better. Include that with a lot of beach activities happening around the world, Chennai could be the number one tourist spot for its beaches. After all, would anyone dare to dump garbage on a beach sculptured with God?” he questions.
Sudarsan Pattnaik a self-taught artist who pioneered the revival of India’s long lost tradition of sand sculpturing says, “I grew up on the beaches of Puri, Orissa and never could keep away from feeling the touch of sand even for a moment. Traditionally Puri, the land of Lord Jagananth is known for its tradition of sand sculpturing. So it was inevitable that I pursued this undying passion of mine to make art with sand.”
The sandman of India has participated and won many prestigious awards from 39 world championships spread across 30 countries. Not confining his talent to himself he started the Golden Sand Art Institute in Puri. “Everyone who comes to the beach plays with sand. It is like a basic human instinct. It is this inner talent I wish to tap and nurture. I can proudly say that the International awards I won has helped lot of youngsters take to this art form and challenge other artists in world competitions.”
But the work he holds very close to his heart is to spread messages through art. “Be it global warming, HIV, terrorism or any other issue for that matter, I wanted my sculptures not just to be beautiful but make people understand and think about the issues that bother us,” he says.
Sudarsan says that he loves the Marina Beach. “It is one of the best beaches in the world and I am very eager to do my sculptures here for the people of Chennai. But I am a little disappointed by the way the beach is utilised. If only, the public consider the beach their home, it’ll be a lot cleaner and better. Include that with a lot of beach activities happening around the world, Chennai could be the number one tourist spot for its beaches. After all, would anyone dare to dump garbage on a beach sculptured with God?” he questions.
Saturday, 7 March 2009
Money vs Life
It was a bright sunny Sunday that Steve woke up to. He could not catch much sleep last night as there was more anxiety than sleep that he battled with. His mom made some sumptuous omlettes. He can live on those for the rest of his life. White fluffy hot omlettes were served with a toast of butter and mom’s unadulterated love. Dad was busy catching up with the Sunday morning talk show on TV that had become more staple a diet than a muffin!!
His friend Ross called up to say that they would make it today for sure. He was ambivalent on any hopeful talk but damn optimistic as ever. Not that he distrusted Ross, but never gave in to vain glorifying talk. Its better to keep one’s feet on the ground always. They would somehow make it all happen today.
With all the work hoopla that pulls down Steve down during the weekdays as a programmer – the weekend demands much more from him. The irony of the matter being that the revitalizing energy one gets out if it is unmatched. Kind of a robin hood syndrome: One would not want to quit the mundane software job, but rather channelise all that money, exposure for a greater purpose which is Larger than life.
His friend Ross called up to say that they would make it today for sure. He was ambivalent on any hopeful talk but damn optimistic as ever. Not that he distrusted Ross, but never gave in to vain glorifying talk. Its better to keep one’s feet on the ground always. They would somehow make it all happen today.
With all the work hoopla that pulls down Steve down during the weekdays as a programmer – the weekend demands much more from him. The irony of the matter being that the revitalizing energy one gets out if it is unmatched. Kind of a robin hood syndrome: One would not want to quit the mundane software job, but rather channelise all that money, exposure for a greater purpose which is Larger than life.
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Terrific tea
For most of us worldwide, it is a sort of habitual tradition to wake up every morning to the aroma of steaming cup of tea or coffee. It is this hot drink that stirs us up from our deepest of slumbers and energises us to do our daily jobs with extra vigour. But a recent British Medical Journal says drinking piping hot tea raises the risk of throat cancer. The recent study also revealed that it might increase the chances of oesophageal or food pipe cancer by eightfold. Doctors say that Cancer cases either in the throat or food pipe around the world can’t be reasoned to drinking hot tea. But in Arabian countries it has proved to be one of the factors responsible since they drink tea real piping hot. But studies results haven’t been proven conclusive yet. As the saying goes, everything has its own set of pros and cons and I guess tea is no exception.
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