Hello there, I thought I might have another post in the month of January, for I had so many things in my head which I wanted to share here, however other greener pastures kept me occupied!
To Start with, let me share a real life incident. Just before Pongal, I experienced daylight armed robbery here in the city of Chennai. I was stopped by two robbers, claiming I had ran into their bike and had not stopped, only to realise I had a knife dangling in my neck, had loose all my money and my brand new mobile phone. There have been repeated incidents been reported to the police. (Yeah, the Nokia E50 did not last for long!) I need to be taught how to react when in shock! I was completely blank@
The police have been swift and managed to nab the thugs and recover most of the valuables stolen, my phone included. I am yet to receive it as it needs to be produced in court! I guess these are criminals who came out from prison on parole to do illegal voting and booth capturing during the last corporation elections. We do read in the papers about more such gory incidents being reported in crowded areas in broad day light!
Anyways, moving on, I had a wonderful occasion where I witnessed the Jallikattu in a village near to Madurai. (The Indian version of the Spanish bullfight) Quite a spectacle where we witnessed sheer bravery in which people had to hang on to a bull let loose. It was not what I saw in the movies but a lot faster, with loads of bulls and men, trying to compete against each other! If better marketed (Probably extend the incredible India brand) we sure can get a lot more tourists from around the world to witness this event! Have a look at some of the bulls and the Jantha around it!
Are you asking me how many bulls did I manage to fight? I tried my hand at it, but the bull got severely injured and had to be rushed to a Vet, so due to public demand had to refrain from the activity!
Finally, I managed to see the much anticipated movie Manirathnam’s movie Guru. Inspiring! I wish the ending was much better, but I guess with such a fast paced movie that’s how things need to end. None the less a must watch! Babel and Blood Diamond are good too!
That’s all from me for now! Adeos Amego
