learnings

 A recent interaction with a group of young adults left me so humbled. Time and again we need reinforcements to weave through life. Reinforcements to satiate the physique, the mind and the soul! They shared some of their dreams and unforgettable moments.  One mentioned that his unforgettable moment was his travel in a VOLVO 'luxury' bus from his native to the city of Chennai. His eyes lit up as he explained to me the 'smooth' ride, the comfort of the luxury bus, the excellent braking system and the experience of sleeping on such a bus. The pace of his speech increased and he was so excited. His dream is to travel by various forms of transport- the train, ship and the aeroplane.  It was a humbling moment for me. A gratitude reminder for the privileges I have experienced and experiencing.

  Every time I walk into a room of people- young / old, it is getting more and more difficult to see a person cover one's mouth while yawning.  I wonder why this etiquette is not taught from kindergarten. It is good manners to cover one's mouth while yawning. 1. Yawning is contagious 😅  2.  You are exposing your teeth, gums and tongue which aren't a pretty sight and most probably not smelling of flowers (sic) 3. You do not present a pretty/handsome sight when you don't cover your mouth while yawning. There can be other reasons but why ponder or debate when it is just about good manners. I picked it up early during my school years. My teachers would constantly remind us. It is so ingrained into me that I now take up the mantle of passing the info to whomever I come across. Sorry folks do cover up!😀

  Kudos to Madhavan for giving us this film. Rocketry stirs and shakes up our soul. The actor has been brilliant in his endeavour. A complex subject brought forward to relate to the common man is no easy job.  This is a MUST WATCH. I hope all the governments screen it to the youth and inspire them to stoke their scientific temper.  In general we, the average citizen, does not remember or give a thought to the brilliant minds behind research. Doing research in our country with limited funds is a heartless vocation. Salute to all the past and present scientists. Thank you. Nambi Sir I truly bow to you.