உணவுப் பொருள்களை “பேக்’ செய்ய பாலிதீன் கவருக்குப் பதில் வாழை இலை

உணவுப் பொருள்களை “பேக்’ செய்ய பாலிதீன் கவருக்குப் பதில் வாழை இலை: -இலங்கையில் கண்டுபிடிப்பு

This was the headline in Nitharsanam. My first thought was " what a big deal, Did we not know it always and followed it?' Another critic in me felt, it is good that this topic is getting the attention of the media, however small the viewership may be. 

I have always felt good eating out of the leaves. In hotels when they serve on the leaf, I used to feel comfortable, thinking that the chances of germs are minimised :-) . It also brings back those days when Granny used to see that we are fed on those easily bi0-degradable plates from her backyard. 

On visits to Chennai, I used to admire the food packets sold in Canteens, hotels , using the plantain leaves. After a few years, I was sorely disappointed to see foils and plastic boxes replacing the leaves.

After building a small little house, I impressed upon my husband to have the tree in the bakc yard. It grew so nicely , felt too good, but alas , our bandicoots in the area would not let the tree grow!

The market too is far away , but , I still look for it when I visit the area. Keep in the fridge and use it as much as possible. My family understands now, when I insist on packing in good old plantain leaves. 

Let us all bring back those good eco-friendly habits of our culture.

National Parks and preserving them

While on a trip to USA, what I enjoyed most was visiting nearby scenic beauties and also getting a chance to drive to nearby National Parks. Much has been written about them, the latest good blog I saw was here:

http://bbthots.blogspot.com/2008/09/sequoia-kings-canyon-national-parks.html

Balaji's thots brought back my thots on the subject. It was a kind of mild jealousy that I had when I visted those places in USA. The prestine air, the facilities without hurting the environment , the Park officials who were doing their work efficiently, and people  by and large obeyed the rules of the place.

We too have our share of natural resources, but one hears about the inability of Park officials to perform their duties without interference and the pressure on these parks by the public and other "bigwigs", and the slow degradation.

Why are we not 'vigilante' enough to preserve these for our own good?

I feel sad.

Keep Out if you’re not Brahmin!!!!

Just wondering where we are going? Is it in a suitable direction? Whys should it disturb me? Or my uneasiness is unfounded? 

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1136302

I would like your views on this news. 

இவரை எதற்கு கொண்டாட வேண்டும்?

இவரைத் தெரியுமா? இவரைப் பற்றி கேள்விப் படாதவர்கள் இந்த வலைப்பூவை பார்க்கலாம். 

http://iitmaa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=369&Itemid=1

'Guy who got into Google"

It touched me!

I am back! I am impressed by this page.. What do you think?

I felt nice reading about Anand....and the work he does!

http://www.navayana.org/content/images/File/SCMP--S.Anand.pdf

'ஒளி படைத்த கண்ணினாய் வா வா'

A wide angle View of india has mentioned a tag regarding
'A song which inspires '
here (http://nitawriter.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/1659/)

I like the issue the writer discusses in her blog. I took the liberty of writing about a song that inspires me , and pat came 'ஒளி படைத்த கண்ணினாய் வா வா' from Bharathiyar songs.

The tune learnt in school is playing in the mind . This had inspired me on many occasions. Like when I am depressed while confronting problems in relationships, problems being a modern woman, problems when crossing hurdles.

It had never failed to instill the confidence to carry on.. and boost my moods and energy.

What is yours?

I would like some responses on this :-)

பிள்ளையார் சுழி

இந்த பதிவு ஆரம்பித்து எத்தனையோ நாட்கள் ஆகிறது. 
ஆனால் இது வரை எழுதாத காரணம் ஒன்று உண்டு. 
தமிழ் தட்டச்சு  கற்ற பின் தமிழில் எழுத ஆசை. மனதில்
 தோன்றும் எண்ணங்களை விரைவில் சுட்டியில் பதிக்க வேண்டும் என்ற திட்டம்....ம் பார்கலாம்.... :-)
அதுவரை மற்றவர்கள் சுட்டியில் மறுமொழி இடுவதோடு 
நிறுத்துகிறேன்.....:-)