Venezuela

 சமூக நலத்திட்டங்கள் மக்களுக்கு தேவைதான்.  ஆனால்  எந்த அளவு என்பது, அந்த நாட்டின்  எதிர்காலத்தையும், மக்களின் மனோபாவத்தையும்  தீர்மாணிக்கும்.

இலவசம் ஒரு போதை! கம்யூனிசம் ஒரு போதை!  சில வருடங்களுக்கு எல்லாம் நலமாகத்தான் -   சுகமாகத்தான் இருக்கும்.  இறுதியில் பெரும் சரிவைவும் வீழ்ச்சியடையும் சந்தித்தாக வேண்டும்.   சரித்திரம், பல  வெட்டி-வீராவேச  முழக்கங்களின் பின்னே சென்று , முட்டுச் சந்தில் மோதிக் கொண்ட  வரலாற்றை சந்தித்திருக்கிறது. 

நேற்று  வெனிசுவேலா!

உலகிலேயே இலவசங்களால் அழிந்த நாடுகளில் முதன்மையானது வெனிசுவெலாதான். அந்த அளவிற்கு இலவசங்கள் அங்கு அதிகம்.

வெனிசுவெலா சாதாரணமான நாடில்லை. உலகிலேயே பெட்ரோலிய வளத்தில் முதலிடத்தில் இருக்கும் நாடு. சவூதி அரேபியாவைவிடவும் அதிகமான எண்ணெய் அங்கு இருக்கிறது. அங்கிருக்கும் எண்ணெய் வயல்கள் அனைத்தும் அமெரிக்கர்களின் கட்டுப்பாட்டில் இருந்தன. எண்ணெய் விற்றுக் கிடைத்த பணத்தைக் கொண்டு வெனிசுவேலா கொழித்தது. அதன் அருகாமை நாடுகள் அனைத்தும் பொறாமைப்படும்படியான வாழ்க்கையை வெனிசுவெலா மக்கள் வாழ்ந்தார்கள். அப்படி வாழ்ந்த காலத்தில் தங்களது அண்டை நாட்டு எழை, எளிய நாடுகளை சாதாரண வெனிசுவெலாக் குடிமகன் கேலி செய்து வாழ்ந்தான்.

இப்படிச் சென்று கொண்டிருந்த வாழ்க்கை ஹ்யூகோ ச்சாவேஸ் என்கிற மூடனின் மூலமாகக் கீழே சரிந்தது. வெனிசுவேலா அதிபராகப் பதவியேற்ற ச்சாவேஸ், தன்னை ஒரு "பொதுவுடமைவாதியாக'க்  கருதிக் கொண்டார். வெனிசுவேலாவிலிருந்து அமெரிக்க எண்ணெய் நிறுவனங்கள் விரட்டியடிக்கப்பட்டன.  அனைத்தும் அரசுடமையாக்கப்பட்டது. அந்த நாட்டுக் குடிமக்களுக்கு அனைத்தும் இலவசமாக வழங்க உத்தரவிட்டார் ச்சாவேஸ்.

ஆரம்பத்தில் எல்லாம் நல்லபடியாகவே நடந்து கொண்டிருந்தது. ஆனால் எண்ணெய் எடுக்கும் கருவிகளை இயக்கும் அளவிற்கு டெக்னிகல் சமாச்சாரங்கள் வெனிசுலாவின் மக்களுக்குத் தெரிந்திருக்கவில்லை. எண்ணெய் உற்பத்தி குறைய ஆரம்பித்தது. இதன் காரணமாக கஜானாவில் இருந்த பணம் கரைய ஆரம்பித்தது.

எந்த வேலையும் செய்யாமல் சும்மா உட்கார்ந்திருந்த வெனிசுவெலா மக்களுக்கு உலகின் அத்தனை பகுதியிலிருக்கும் உயர்தரமான பொருட்கள் இலவசமாக வழங்கப்பட்டுக் கொண்டிருந்தது. இதன் காரணமாக எவனும் எந்தவேலையும் செய்யவில்லை. விவசாயிகள் விவசாயம் செய்வதைக் கைவிட்டார்கள். இதையேதான் பிற தொழில் செய்பவர்களும் செய்தார்கள். விவசாயம் அழிந்தது. உள் நாட்டுத் தொழில்கள் நசிந்தன.

எனவே அரிசியிலிருந்து எல்லாப் பொருட்களும் வெளிநாட்டிலிருந்து இறக்குமதி செய்யும் நிலைக்கு ஆளானது.  எண்ணெய் எடுப்பது நின்றுபோனது. அதற்கும் மேலாக அமெரிக்கா பொருளாதாரத் தடைகளை இட்டு நிலைமையை மோசமாக்கியது. 

இதற்கிடையே, இதற்கெல்லாம் காரணமான கோமாளி ஹ்யூகோ ச்சாவேஸ் கேன்சரால் இறந்தார்.

அவருக்குப் பின்னர் அவரது நண்பர் மடூரோ அதிபரானார். காரகாஸ் நகரில் பஸ் ட்ரைவராகப் பணிபுரிந்தவர் இந்த மடூரோ. எந்தவிதமான நிர்வாகத் திறமையும் இல்லாத மடூரோ, வெனிசுலாவை இரும்புக்கரம் கொண்டு சர்வாதிகாரியாக ஆட்சி செய்தார். பணமில்லாததால் இலவசங்கள் நின்றுபோயின. நேற்றுவரையில் சுகபோக வாழ்க்கையில் திளைத்த வெனிசுவெலா மக்களை பஞ்சமும், பட்டினியும் சூழ்ந்தன. அதிலிருந்து இன்றுவரையில் அவர்களால் வெளிவர இயலவில்லை. 

இலவசங்கள் முற்றிலும் நின்றுபோயின.

இந்தத் தகவல்களையெல்லாம் பெரும்பாலோர் அறிந்தேயிருப்பார்கள் என்றாலும், வெனிசுவெலா நமக்கெல்லாம் ஒரு பாடம்.

நேற்றைக்கு அமெரிக்கா அதிரடியாக வெனிசுவெலாவைத் தாக்கி மடூரோவையும், அவர் மனைவியையும் கைது செய்து அமெரிக்காவிற்குக் கொண்டு சென்றிருக்கிறது. அதன் நோக்கம் என்னவென்பதனைவிளக்கத் தேவையில்லை. இனி வெனிசுவெலா அமெரிக்காவின் அடிமை நாடு.

சோவியத் சீட்டுக் கட்டு வீழ்ந்த கதை நினைவிருக்கும்.

நம் நாட்டை  ,  இலவசம் என்னும்  ஒட்டுண்ணி மெல்ல மெல்ல அரித்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது.  

கட்சி அரசியல் போட்டி காரணமாக, சகட்டு மேணிக்கு இலவசம் எனும் வியாதி, பிஜேபியையும் விட்டு வைக்க வில்லை. மாதம் 2000₹ free. பெண்களுக்கு  பேருந்து பயணம் free. பொங்கலுக்கு 3000₹ free.  மின்சாரம் free (100 to 200 units)

மக்களுக்கு தரமாகக் கிடைக்க வேண்டிய கல்வி, மருத்துவம் சாலை போன்றவைகள் மெல்ல மெல்ல விற்பனைப் பொருட்களா மாறத்துவங்கி விட்டன.  

சங்கம் உழைப்பைத்தான் போற்றுகிறது.  "தானங்களை" மட்டுமே அல்ல! அது ஒரு பகுதி! அவ்வளவே!!

மோகன் பகவத்ஜி சொல்கிறார்:

Don't try to understand the ideology of RSS through the BJP or VHP; they work independently and are not remote controlled by the Sangh” 

Attempting to understand the RSS through its affiliated organisations were making a fundamental mistake.

Benzos

I am observing from the circles, considerable number of people,  especially above 40, tends take Benzos for insomnia related issues & depression .   They even do not know, they are Benzos and how it work on the brain.  What they think is, it's just another tablet, which can help them to sleep.  It's  not so simple buddy! Learning the damages done the brain activities would be a starting point of the quitting process.  I am not talking about the real patients who need psychological meds; it's about the people who are taking it on their own, just for sleep.  

The article, I read in SM, is reproduced below, with due thanks and courtesy  to the author. 

Benzo Brain Damage Recovery: Healing Your Brain After Benzodiazepines

Clinically Reviewed by Bobby Boykin, MS, LASAC, CRS

Using benzos for a long time can leave you feeling worried about your brain. You might wonder if the changes you notice are permanent or if your mind can bounce back. The truth is, benzo brain damage recovery is possible. With the right guidance, medical support, and daily habits, your brain can start to heal, and you can regain focus, memory, and clarity.

Recovery isn’t instant, but small, steady steps make a real difference. At Guiding Road Recovery Center, we help people like you understand the changes benzos cause and support the journey to safer, healthier brain function.

Key Takeaways From This Blog

• Learn about the effects of benzodiazepines on the brain and the risks of long-term use.
• Discover medical and holistic ways to support brain healing from benzos.
• Get practical tips for daily routines that aid recovery and improve cognitive function.

How Benzos Can Affect Your Brain and Cognitive Function

Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs often prescribed to manage conditions like stress, anxiety, and insomnia. They work by calming the central nervous system and enhancing the effect of GABA, a neurotransmitter that slows down brain activity. While this sedative effect can bring relief, long-term use can lead to noticeable changes in the brain. People who use benzos for months or years may notice damaging effects like memory issues, slowed thinking, or difficulty concentrating.

The risk grows with high doses and prolonged exposure, as benzos can alter neurotransmitter activity and affect the brain regions responsible for learning and emotion. This doesn’t mean recovery is impossible, but understanding these effects is the first step toward healing from prolonged use of benzodiazepines.

Brain Changes From Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use	Possible Symptoms
Altered functions of neurotransmitters in the brain	Memory lapses, fogginess
Reduced cognitive flexibility	Difficulty problem-solving
Changes in brain structure (hippocampus)	Short-term memory issues, emotional instability
Nervous system slowing	Fatigue, slowed reaction time

Recognizing the ways benzos affect your brain helps you track recovery progress and work with professionals on a plan to restore cognitive function safely and develop healthier coping strategies.

• Reduced anxiety and better emotional regulation
• Slow but steady restoration of brain health and cognitive function

Being patient and consistent with medical guidance, healthy routines, and emotional support ensures the best possible brain healing from benzodiazepine exposure. Progress may feel slow, but every small step contributes to a stronger, clearer mind and improvements in cognitive impairment.

• strengthens the central nervous system, and improves mood. Activities like walking, swimming, or yoga are gentle yet effective.
• Engage Your Mind. Challenge your memory and attention through puzzles, reading, or learning new skills. Stimulating the brain encourages recovery of cognitive function affected by prolonged benzo exposure.
• Manage Stress Mindfully. Practice meditation, deep breathing, or mindfulness to calm the nervous system. Reducing stress helps your brain restore balance after benzodiazepine withdrawal.
• Follow Professional Guidance. Regular check-ins with healthcare providers ensure safe detox, proper tapering, and ongoing support for brain recovery.

Recovering from benzos can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Guiding Road Recovery Center in Phoenix, Arizona, we provide compassionate care, evidence-based treatment, and holistic support to help individuals safely overcome benzodiazepine addiction and promote long-lasting brain health. Reach out today to take the first step toward a healthier, clearer mind.

India helps BD, amid their their hate propaganda

 A Staff Correspondent report:

The death of Inqilab Manch convener Osman Hadi, his transformation into an anti-India icon, the attacks and vandalism of the Indian embassy and diplomatic residence in Bangladesh, all of which are attributed to an Indian conspiracy, have created an extremely alarming situation centered on anti-India sentiment across the country. The onion market in the country is on fire due to the extreme crisis! It is being sold at a price of more than 100 taka per kg.

In such a situation, onions have been coming from India through the Benapole land port in Jessore for the past 3 days. The latest import was on Saturday, December 20, when 90 metric tons of onions were imported.

According to government sources, the price of imported onions per kilogram has fallen to around 42 to 43 taka in Bangladeshi taka. After the start of onion imports, the price in the domestic market has already decreased by 10 to 15 taka per kilogram.

The consignment reached Benapole Port at around 6:30 pm on Saturday. Benapole Port Director Shamim Hossain said that a total of 210 metric tons of onions have been imported in 7 trucks through India’s Petrapole Port in the last 3 days.

Rafiqul Islam, owner of M/s Royal Enterprises, a company that clears imported onions, said that importers from different parts of the country have imported these onions.

He further said that the first consignment of 90 metric tons of onions arrived in three trucks on Monday, the second consignment of 30 metric tons in one truck on Wednesday, and another 90 metric tons in three trucks on Saturday evening. Earlier, 60 metric tons of onions were last imported through this port in September this year.

Meanwhile, Abu Faisal, owner of importing company M/s Kapotaksha C&F Agent, said that onions are being imported from India at a price of 305 US dollars per ton. Adding port and import-related incidental costs, the price per kg stands at 42-43 taka. Transportation and labor costs will be added to this during marketing.

Benapole Port Director Shamim Hossain also said that some more onion trucks waiting to enter Bangladesh are at Petrapole Port in India. They will enter Benapole Port in phases. All necessary measures have been taken at the port for the quick unloading of onions.

While Bangladesh opens its propaganda gun against India, our country doing this facility. Let th BD people understand, who is their mithra and who is their foe. 

Public Sector

Who Should Own Big Organisations — Individuals or Government?

Across the world, large organisations fall into two baskets:

Government-owned enterprises (PSUs)

Privately-owned enterprises (individuals, families, corporations)

Both are essential, but both come with baked-in strengths and risks. What matters is how political leadership and bureaucracy handle them.

1. The Government Sector: Strong Muscles, Weak Nervous System

A government enterprise usually starts with noble goals:

Universal access, public service, nation-building.

But over time, two forces undermine them:

a) Bureaucratic rigidity

Procedures become more important than outcomes.

Decision-making slows down. Risk-taking disappears.

Even a small operational change requires multiple approvals.

b) Political interference

Unproductive postings, patronage networks, and delays due to political calculations.

The organisation slowly loses its competitive edge.

BSNL is the classic example.

Fantastic infrastructure. Massive reach.

But suffocated by layers of rules, slow upgrades, and no authority to take market-speed decisions.

A Ferrari engine operated by 1950s traffic rules.

Result:

The country suffers, and private players take over the space.

2. The Private Sector: Fast, Efficient — But Not Your Friend

Private enterprises have built modern economies.

They innovate, move quickly, and take bold decisions.

But their goal is not national interest — it is profit.

This is not immoral; it is their operating DNA.

They will:

Expand rapidly when profitable

Exit brutally when loss-making

Lobby aggressively for favourable regulations

Use crisis moments to push their agenda

The Indigo Episode: A Textbook Case

Indigo knew exactly when to push:

At a moment when India was geopolitically occupied with Putin’s arrival in Delhi, they triggered a disruption over DGCA’s Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL).

Two years they had to plan.

They ignored it.

Then suddenly, they tried to corner the government and create public pressure.

This is corporate strategy, not coincidence.

It shows a truth many don’t want to admit:

Private companies can arm-twist the state when they reach near-monopoly scale.

3. So, Which Model Is Better?

Neither is perfect.

A modern nation needs a hybrid approach.

Where the Government Must Stay Strong

Telecom backbone

Railways

National power grid

Defence manufacturing

Health & food security networks

Aviation safety and regulation

Here, national interest outweighs profitability.

Where Private Sector Should Dominate

Consumer services

Retail

Technology R&D

Logistics

Airlines (operations, not regulation)

Here, speed and customer focus matter.

4. The Real Problem: The Missing Middle

India’s challenge is not “public vs private”.

It is bureaucracy vs accountability.

Government institutions are tied down by procedure,

Private institutions are unrestrained by social responsibility.

India needs a governance architecture where:

PSUs have operational freedom like a private firm

Private firms face strict enforcement when they cross lines

Regulators are independent, competent, and fearless

Political leadership does not allow monopoly behaviour

5. Conclusion: Balance of Power, Not Blind Faith

A strong government ensures national assets are not looted.

A strong private sector ensures the country stays modern and efficient.

What India must avoid is PSU lethargy on one side and corporate bullying on the other.

The Indigo incident is a reminder:

When bureaucracy weakens public institutions, private giants gain enough muscle to challenge national authority.

A country of India’s scale cannot afford either extreme.

Indigo (2)

IndiGo vs Government of India: A Test of Regulatory Courage

What we are witnessing today between IndiGo and the Government of India is not merely a dispute over aviation scheduling or pilot duty hours. It is a classic confrontation between corporate dominance and sovereign regulation. At stake is a fundamental question:

> Who governs India’s skies—elected authority or market power?

The DGCA’s Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) were notified two years ago. This was not a sudden, whimsical decision. It was a long-scheduled safety reform aimed at protecting pilot health and passenger lives. Yet, IndiGo—India’s largest airline with over 60% market share—chose not to realign its business model in time.

That choice was strategic, not accidental

When Others Complied, IndiGo Resisted

The most inconvenient truth for IndiGo is this:

> Air India and Akasa Air complied with the DGCA guidelines. IndiGo did not.

They operate in the same airspace. They face the same infrastructure bottlenecks. They hire from the same pilot pool. They absorb the same fuel price shocks. Yet they managed compliance.

This destroys the narrative that:

The rules are “unworkable”

The timeline is “unreasonable”

The regulation is “anti-business”

If the law were truly impossible, no airline would have complied. But they did.

Which means the real issue is not feasibility.

The real issue is profit maximisation at the edge of safety limits.

This Is Not Operational Stress. This Is Pressure Politics. Indigo Choose to provoke the public and government of India when Putin landed on NewDelhi. It's  not accidental, I presume.  They done this deliberately. 

IndiGo’s business model is built on:

Maximum aircraft utilisation

Tight crew rostering

High-frequency rotations

Minimal buffers

This model delivered spectacular profits. But it also left no room for safety-driven recalibration. When enforcement became unavoidable, the fallout was projected onto passengers through:

Mass cancellations

Media panic

Public inconvenience

This follows a familiar global pattern:

> “If you enforce the law, the public will suffer.”

That is not compliance difficulty.

That is institutional arm-twisting.

Why the Government’s Stand Matters Beyond Aviation

If the Government had diluted or postponed the rule under pressure, three dangerous precedents would have been set:

1. Market dominance becomes regulatory immunity

2. Safety becomes negotiable

3. Profit is placed above human endurance

By holding firm, the Government is making a far more important statement:

> India will not outsource safety to corporate balance sheets.

This is exactly how strong States assert authority—whether it was:China halting Jack Ma’s Ant IPO,

The EU breaking Google’s monopoly,

Or Australia forcing Meta and Google to pay its media.

India is now being tested on the same civilizational question:

> Does the State still have the nerve to discipline its biggest corporations?

India Has a Proud Tradition of Confronting Power When It Overreaches

History offers reassurance.

1947: The abolition of princely privileges and subsidies—ending centuries of entitled power.

1969: Bank nationalisation—breaking the grip of business families over national credit.

Morarji Desai era: The pursuit of financial scams and black-market operators without fear or favour.

Telecom, coal, banking reforms in later decades—all aimed at restoring State primacy over cartelism.

Every time money tried to bend the Republic, India’s political leadership—across ideologies—eventually found the courage to push back.

That tradition must not break now.

Modi Government Now Faces a Defining Moment

This is not about being “pro-business” or “anti-corporate”. India needs strong private enterprise. But there is a constitutional red line:

> No business model is above public safety.

If IndiGo needed more pilots, it had two years to hire.

If it needed schedule rationalisation, it had two years to implement.

If it needed regulatory modification, it had two years to contest legally.

It chose instead to expand aggressively first and negotiate compliance later.

The Government must now decide:

Whether market leaders get special dispensations, or

Whether rules are uniform for both giants and newcomers.

This Is Ultimately About the Passenger and the Pilot

An exhausted pilot is not an HR issue.

It is a national safety risk.

Every major global air disaster—from Tenerife to recent fatigue-related investigations—shows the same lesson repeatedly:

> Human limits are not negotiable.

The DGCA exists precisely to enforce this truth—even when it is inconvenient to powerful players.

Conclusion: This Is Market Power vs Rule of Law

This is not: IndiGo vs DGC . This is: Dominance vs Discipline

Expansion vs Endurance

Profit vs Life

India has always corrected its course when power—royal, political, or corporate—grew too arrogant.

The hope now is that the Modi government will continue that tradition with the same clarity and firmness—without fear, without favour, and without dilution.

Because in a mature Republic:

> Airplanes may be private.. But the sky belongs to the people.

Indigo (1)

Crisis in Indian Domestic Aviation — or a Crisis Created by IndiGo?

There is growing reason to believe that what we are witnessing is not just an operational failure, but a calculated, master-class corporate pressure tactic by IndiGo.

The revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) were introduced by the DGCA two years ago. IndiGo chose to delay changes in its operational planning instead of complying with the guidelines. If the airline had genuine concerns, it could have approached the government or the courts well in time.

Instead, it waited for the problem to snowball—eventually triggering large-scale flight cancellations and operational chaos.

This raises a serious question:

Is IndiGo attempting to “muscle-twist” the Government of India by cancelling hundreds of flights at the last moment?

The Real Cause of the Disruptions

The cancellations were primarily caused by poor planning and serious misjudgment of required crew strength during the implementation of the second phase of revised FDTL norms, which came into effect on 1 November 2025.

Several insiders and observers believe that this crisis may have been deliberately allowed to escalate in order to pressure the DGCA and the government into relaxing or delaying the new duty norms.

An open letter, reportedly from employees, clearly stated that the

> “operational collapse was allowed to escalate in a way that exerted pressure on the government for extension or relaxation.”

This is an explosive allegation—and it cannot be brushed aside.

Government’s Firm Response

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Government of India reacted sharply, expressing strong displeasure over IndiGo’s handling of the situation—especially when the airline had ample time to prepare.

A high-level inquiry has been ordered to:

Fix accountability

Identify failures

Recommend preventive measures

To stabilise operations, the DGCA was forced to temporarily relax certain duty rules. IndiGo has now promised to return to full normalcy by February 2026.

Pressure Through Chaos?

Officially, the crisis is blamed on planning failure. But the outcome has created a situation where IndiGo’s market dominance and the resulting disruption appear to have been used as leverage against regulators.

This episode exposes the dangerous imbalance between:

A near-monopoly private airline

And public regulatory authority

Internal Revolt and Public Suffering

Importantly, a section of IndiGo’s pilots and ground staff have openly criticised the management. This clearly shows that all employees are not aligned with the company’s decisions.

As always, the worst sufferers are ordinary passengers, who are paying the price for management failures, not regulatory ones.

Accountability Is Non-Negotiable

Both IndiGo and the aviation regulator must be held accountable:

For failure to comply with rules

For failure in operational monitoring

For putting public safety and convenience at risk

This episode once again proves a simple truth:

> Allowing monopoly in any industry—especially aviation—will sooner or later create a crisis.

The Way Forward: More Players in the SkyIndia urgently needs:

More competition

Stronger compliance enforcement

Zero tolerance for operational blackmail

More players in the sky are not just desirable—they are absolutely necessary for the health of Indian civil aviation.

Short Visit to Brune

Before reaching Phillipines, had a short break at Brunei.

Brunei is a unique destination in Southeast Asia, known for its opulent mosques, pristine rainforests, and rich culture.  This tiny nation is Abode of Peace, ruled by monarchy system.

Top Attractions and Activities

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque: A prominent landmark in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB), known for its golden dome and lagoon.

Kampong Ayer (Water Village): A large stilt village on the Brunei River where visitors can take boat tours.

Ulu Temburong National Park: A rainforest offering a canopy walk and jungle views. For want time we didn't visited here.

Royal Regalia Museum: Located in BSB, displaying the Sultan's regalia.

Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque: The largest mosque in Brunei.

Gadong Night Market: A market to experience local street food. 

Travel Tips

When planning a trip to Brunei, consider the following: 

Best Time to Visit: The dry season, from January to May, is recommended for outdoor activities.

Culture and Etiquette: Brunei is a Muslim country, so dress modestly and respect local customs. Alcohol is prohibited.

Currency: The Bruneian Dollar (BND) is used. Cash is useful in markets, while credit cards are accepted in larger establishments.

Transportation: Taxis or pre-arranged tours are often used for convenience despite cheap public transport options.

Cuisine: Try ambuyat, the national dish. Vegetarian food also available.   Surprisingly I found many Tamil Speaking population in market area.

My tour operator is from Pondicherry  (Puducherry), +91 95970 82240, Sri Ilankeshwaran, MD Greatway Leisures pvt Ltd,  who can very much be dependable nice person. 

Plan for atleast two days trip. 

Phillipines tour.

After a long time (after pandemic) I made a short trip to   🇵🇭  Philippines. 

I preferred this location for it's landscape made by  Volcanoes & Water

My recent trip to the Philippines turned out to be far more dramatic than I expected. Many people imagine the country as just beaches and shopping. But what I saw felt straight out of Baahubali and Avatar — nature on a grand, cinematic scale. A beauty bowl.

🔥 1. Puning Hot Spring — Where Volcanoes Heat the Waterfalls

This is not a small stream or a casual hot-water pool.

Puning Hot Spring sits at the foot of the Pinatubo volcanic range, and the stream we passed through actually flows straight from volcanic mountains.

The water that falls on you is naturally hot — boiling from inside the earth.

In India, we know hot springs like those in Badrinath, but a hot-water waterfall itself? That’s rare. The entire region feels alive — steaming rocks, warm flowing streams, and a surreal landscape carved out by past eruptions.

An unforgettable experience.

🛥️ 2. Yacht Party at Subic Bay — Relax after a hectic day.  

Subic Bay gives a completely different mood — peaceful blue waters, old naval base, and quiet coastlines.

After the volcanic landscapes of Puning, cruising on a yacht here felt like entering a different world. Calm, classy, and refreshing. Dance, dine & drink! Ofcource you are free to ignore third! But you will be billed.

The bay is surrounded by hills, old military structures, and gentle waves. Perfect for:

A relaxed sunset cruise

Music with friends . A slow, easy evening. A nice contrast to the adventure-filled day

🌊 3. Pagsanjan Falls — 200 Feet of Pure Adventure

This place is something else. Reaching Pagsanjan Falls itself is half the thrill — a narrow 200-feet wide river snaking through dramatic hills.

And then comes the real magic:

Nearly 13 waterfalls pouring down around you.

Cold, powerful, roaring water everywhere — the kind of scenery you usually only see in big-budget movies.

For a few minutes you feel like you’re inside Avatar or Baahubali, surrounded by raw nature.

The boat ride, the rapids, the steep cliffs… everything is breathtaking.

 In Short

The Philippines surprised me.

Volcano-heated waterfalls.

Cinematically beautiful river canyons.

Calm evenings in Subic Bay.

A country where fire and water coexist — and together create some of the most spectacular landscapes I’ve ever seen.

✔ Travel tips

Travel Tips for the Philippines

1. Plan with TripAdvisor or Trusted Local Operators

The Philippines has many beautiful places, but they are often far from each other.

If you don’t plan properly, you may spend more time travelling than sightseeing.

Use TripAdvisor or a reliable travel agency to plan your day trips.

2. Stay in the Outskirts of Manila

Manila city traffic is a nightmare, especially during office hours; weekend .

Choose hotels in the outskirts or less crowded areas.You will save a lot of time, and your travel will be less stressful.

3. Food Tips

Filipino food is mild, not spicy.

Vegetarian food is available but options are limited.

Indian restaurants are there — but contact them earlier. They can prepare food for you, if u inform them in advance.

Jain food is very rare, so plan accordingly.

Fish and chicken dishes are always available and easy to find.

4. Use a Comfortable Vehicle

Distances can be long, and roads may get crowded.

A comfortable car or van makes the journey much easier.

✔ Best season

November to April. Watch the weather reports carefully.

Dress:

Winter cloths on this season are not required. Any casual wear chalega.

✔ Practical advice.

Wear Helmets and life jackets when it is advised by local guide. 

Don't spend time on shopping.  Manila and and Angeles City are not shopping paradise, like Singapore or Dubai

Use lockers if hotels offer. Safe your passports and money.

Don't carry too much dollars. 

Solo trip is good; but would be expensive. Public transports are not as frequent as in India.

Medicines are available only on prescriptions. OTC types are reachable. 

Money exchange is available on Manila, Angeles City and Airports. As usual airport is less returning. 

Try to avail the Yatch around Sunset. Too late us too boring. 

My tour operator is from Pondicherry (Puducherry), +91 95970 82240, Sri Ilankeshwaran, MD Greatway Leisures pvt Ltd, who can very much be dependable nice person

The Philosophy of Sleep

These days, a surprising number of people suffer from sleeplessness.

A poet once mocked, “They’ve wasted half their lives sleeping!” — yet we happily spend about one-third of our lives asleep. When sleep doesn’t come, we grow anxious; instead of celebrating those “extra waking hours” as a gift, we complain as if we’ve lost something precious!

But really — what do we do with the time saved from not sleeping?

To make the most of the 67% of life we’re awake, we must first sleep well for that 33%.

No wonder the sleep industry is thriving, worth over 6.7 billion USD worldwide.

The Miracle of Effortless Sleep

Some people amaze us — those blessed souls who fall asleep instantly in trains and planes. Forgetting the world and slipping into rest itself feels like a deep philosophy.

Even the great sage Adi Shankara marvelled at this. Once, walking through a field lost in thought, he saw a man sleeping peacefully under a tree — earth for a bed, sky for a roof. Feeling humbled, the sage composed a verse beginning:

The one who sleeps content beneath a tree — how blessed he is!

And here we are — struggling to sleep even in an air-conditioned room on a luxury mattress.

Sleep finally conquers us like a secret wave. No matter how restless we are, at some mysterious second it rises from nowhere and sweeps us into its embrace.

The Ritual of Falling Asleep

We have our own little rituals — a glass of warm milk, a Jeyamohan novel, a cozy bed, AC set to 25 °C, or perhaps an Ilaiyaraja melody. Once, even the soft drone of a tambura could lull us to sleep. Now we subscribe to “Sleep Playlists” on Spotify. 🤣

But do we ever try to wake up?

That happens by itself. The alarm doesn’t wake us — the brain does. If the brain is still asleep, the alarm just becomes part of our dream!

A Mini-Death, A Daily Resurrection

Spiritual teachers say waking up is in God’s hands. Every morning we open our eyes, it’s His grace.

As children, when we asked our mother for food at night, she always gave it — perhaps fearing it could be our last wish before the long sleep.

Because sleep is a mini-death. There’s no guarantee we’ll wake up. Each morning we do — it’s a small miracle.

Philosophers say sleep is the prototype of death. What happens after we die might be no different — heaven and hell are just dreams of the soul. Then, suddenly, like waking from sleep, we “wake up” again — in another body, in another ward, as a newborn.

Then comes naming, nursery rhymes — Nursery rhymes. 

Even if we win a Nobel Prize in this life, the next one begins the same way.

Vedanta calls this “Dina Pralayam” — the daily dissolution. Every night everything ends, at least psychologically. We don’t have to wait for a cosmic apocalypse; just wait till bedtime!

Who Stole Our Sleep?

When a cyclone is about to hit the coast at 250 km/h, the news channels scream, “Disaster! Destruction!” But we plan for tomorrow anyway. The elders at home laugh, “Let the storm pass first. Rest a bit. Then plan.”

We are no different — standing before the night, that little daily apocalypse, still dreaming of tomorrow’s victories.

But tell me — who took away our sleep?

Who lit up the night like day, refusing darkness its place? Who is filling our stomach all through the night?

Who filled it with noise, drowning peace in loudspeakers?

Who frightened us with “If you don’t sleep, you’ll die”?

Who sold pills by feeding that fear?

Who made us believe sleeplessness is a sin?

It’s all us.

We did it — to ourselves.

Sleep well tonight.

It may look like a small act of rest — but perhaps it’s our only daily miracle.

To a friend, who frustrated!

மீண்டும் எழு!

பிரமிப்பூட்டும் பர்வதங்கள் அச்சமூட்டுமா?அவற்றின் உச்சியை நோக்கி நப!  அவை ஓடப்போவதில்லை;   

வெல்லக்கூடியவையே அவை.

வழியை அறிதல் — அதுவே ஞானம்.

விடியற்காலங்கள் சோர்வூட்டுமா?அமைதியாக படுத்திரு;

அலைகள் அடங்கட்டும் 

குடி மூழ்கிவிடாது!

திட்டங்கள் சிதைந்தனவா?

அஞ்சாதே!

மீண்டும் திட்டமிடு,

மீண்டும் தொடங்கு!

ஒவ்வொரு விழுதும் எழுச்சிக்கான முன்னுரை!

அருவருப்பான நீள் முடிகள் 

மழிக்கப்படலாம்;

ஆனால் —

உன் கிரீடம் தாழ்த்தப்படக் கூடாது!

இன்றைய நாள் வாழ்வின் முடிவல்ல;

ஓய்வு தோல்வி அல்ல;

இடைநிறுத்தம் ஓர் இளைப்பாறல் —

அதற்குப் பின் எழுச்சி!

முட்டி மோதுவது வியூகம் அல்ல;

பின்வாங்கி பாய்வதே விவேகம்!

மெதுவாய் செல்வதுதான் சில போரில் வெற்றி.

சிதைந்த மனம் தடுமாறுவது இயல்பு;

ஆழ்ந்து சிந்தி — சீரமை!

எதுவும் சாத்தியமே,

உயிர் இருக்கும் வரை நம்பிக்கை தழைக்கும்!

உன்னை நீயே நேசி,

உன்னை நீயே மன்னி;

உன்னை மீட்டெடுப்பது —

உனக்கே உரியது!

When Freedom Turns Into Foolishness

When Freedom Turns Into Foolishness

An Indian Reflection Beyond Liberal Narratives

The Coimbatore Tragedy A young woman was recently gang-raped in Coimbatore.

Before the investigation could even take shape, the familiar voices of self-styled liberals and feminists filled the space — talking about individual rights, freedom of choice, and patriarchal control.

But what these commentators miss — or refuse to see — is the ground reality of India’s social fabric. Here, blind idealism often collides with practical life, where families still bear the moral and financial responsibility when tragedy strikes.

When “Freedom” Ignores Common Sense

A few years ago, an actress in Chennai drove drunk along the OMR road late at night. Her friend, who was with her in the car, was thrown out during the crash and died on the spot.

Her parents didn’t even know she had gone out that night.

When well-meaning elders said, “Parents should at least know where their children are going and with whom,” the liberal camp erupted:

 “What patriarchy! Once a person is 21, they can go wherever they wish. Parents have no right to question them.”

But when tragedy happens, who receives the first phone call?

The parents.

Who rushes to the hospital, arranges for blood, pays the bills, and endures the pain?

Again, the parents.

When responsibility ultimately falls on them, should they not have the right to know where their children are?

The Burden of Responsibility

The loudest defenders of “freedom” and “feminism” rarely appear at the hospital. They don’t share the grief or the bills — only the opinions.

Every time an accident or crime happens, the first questions from the police are simple:

“Where did your son or daughter go? With whom? At what time?”

Even in missing-person cases, these questions repeat.

Now imagine parents saying, “I don’t know. They’re adults. I have no right to track them.”

How would that sound to any police officer — or to society itself?

Responsibility without rights is meaningless.

Expecting parents to answer for everything while denying them the right to guide or monitor is not modernity — it’s irresponsibility.

Freedom Needs Boundaries

Dragging every tragedy into debates on feminism or patriarchy is not intellect — it’s ignorance.

If someone counts their money loudly in a crowded bus stand, claiming “It’s my right,” will thieves spare them?

Common sense must guide the exercise of rights.

Freedom without wisdom is an open invitation to danger.

The Missing Empathy

Yes, everyone has the legal right to study, love, and live freely.

But knowingly walking into unsafe situations and later calling it “my right” isn’t empowerment — it’s recklessness.

Have these so-called liberals ever thought about the agony of the parents? Do they understand the shock, trauma, and fear of the victims themselves?

They jump from one outrage to another, without empathy or continuity.

That’s not awareness — that’s performance.

The Real Question

When a tragedy happens, the real need is not a shouting match about patriarchy or individualism.

It’s empathy, wisdom, and the courage to teach responsible freedom.

Those who bear the responsibility must also have the right to protect.

That’s not control — it’s care.

Because in the real world, freedom without responsibility doesn’t liberate — it destroys.

Cricket world Cup

Women’s Cricket World Cup – A Display of True Professionalism

In high-pressure situations, when tension runs high and every move counts, the Indian women’s cricket team showed what true professionalism means. They remained composed, avoided panic, and didn’t allow mistakes to snowball. Their calm and natural style of play stood out as their greatest strength.

The team is evolving beautifully. With such focus and balance, they are capable of defeating any side in the world.

As M. S. Dhoni once wisely said, “If you learn to enjoy and handle the pressure, talent will take care of the rest.”

Heartfelt congratulations to our women’s cricket team for their inspiring performance and growing excellence on the global stage!

They resembled the WI of 70s  enjoying their game, crowd. The captain's dance says it all ! 

Congratulations coaches 👏 

Another Sensationalisation

Was There a CIA Plot Against PM Modi?

This week, social media is full of one more shocking story — that the CIA planned to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

People who follow history know that the CIA has often tried to remove world leaders who opposed America’s policies.

Names like Fidel Castro, Patrice Lumumba, Rafael Trujillo, Ngo Dinh Diem, and Salvador Allende are not new.

Even in the US, people still wonder who really killed President John F. Kennedy.

The attempt on Donald Trump’s life before the last election also remains under tight cover.

And the mysterious death of former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri still has unanswered questions.

Now the rumours say, Modi was also on their list.

The Story Going Around

According to social media posts, a US Special Forces officer named Terrence Arvelle Jackson was given two jobs —

1. to assassinate PM Modi during the SCO summit, and

2. to press Bangladesh’s government to hand over St. Martin’s Island to the US.The story further says that Terrence was “killed” in Dhaka after his mission failed.

But if we think carefully, this story does not make much sense.

Why It Sounds Unbelievable

1. The wrong person for the job

The US would never send a Black American soldier to China for a secret hit — he would be easily noticed.

Such missions are done by people who can blend in, usually of Asian background, and not directly linked to the US.

2. No country uses ex-servicemen for big hits

Retired soldiers can be traced easily. If caught, it exposes the country behind the plot. So using Terrence Jackson makes no logic.

3. Spies don’t mix missions

An agent sent to Bangladesh for diplomatic pressure or to train groups in Chittagong would not travel to China for a high-profile murder.

Real spy work doesn’t mix two risky missions like that.

So, even if there was any real threat to Modi during the SCO, it’s very doubtful that Terrence Jackson had anything to do with it.

What Could Be Going On

Some experts think that linking Jackson’s death with the Modi story may be a kind of message or signal — not a literal truth.

When unrelated incidents are connected and spread online, it can serve many purposes:

It tells certain people, “We know what’s happening.”

It makes the public start asking questions that governments prefer to keep quiet.

It can also make people angry at another country, shaping public opinion.

So Many Things Happening Around the Same Time

Just look at the timing:

China is quietly removing top army officers.

Modi skipped the ASEAN meet, avoiding a meeting with Trump.

Putin skipped the G20 summit.

US and India announced a trade deal soon after this story came out.

Dhaka airport was hit, affecting exports and a Russian project the US dislikes.

Rebel camps in Myanmar were attacked.

All these are big and unusual events.

Across the world — from Ukraine to the Middle East, Australia, and East Asia — many such changes are happening at once.

To believe that none of them are connected would be too simple.

History is not just written in books — it is being made right now.

We may not see the full picture, but the signs are clear.

Big powers are moving their pieces, and every small tremor we feel could be part of a much larger game.

Ideological warfare!

Ideological Wars: Enemies Without and Within

Everyone knows India faces tensions with the United States, China, and Pakistan.

But the real question is — why do these nations repeatedly choose to attack or undermine India?

The answer lies not merely in border disputes or trade rivalries. It’s rooted in ideology — in what India stands for, and what some powers fear it may become.

China: Not an Ideological Enemy

It may surprise many — China is not India’s ideological enemy. Yes, we have border issues. Yes, there is economic competition. But beyond that, there is no deep-rooted ideological conflict.

In fact, both India and China face a common ideological adversary — religious radicalism.

Be it in Xinjiang or Kashmir, radical elements seek to destabilize both nations. China understands this threat, though it rarely admits it openly.

Behind the curtain of rivalry, there exists a subtle, silent understanding: radical extremism threatens both civilisations. That’s why, in recent times, India and China are seen — cautiously — inching closer in certain global matters.

Pakistan: The Declared Enemy

Pakistan’s stance needs no decoding. From its inception, it has defined its very existence in opposition to India.

It’s not a political difference — it’s a civilizational hostility.

Pakistan has openly stated: “We are not Indians. We exist to oppose India.”

So, peaceful coexistence was never on their agenda.

While India spends to build, Pakistan spends to destroy — not through conventional wars, but through propaganda, infiltration, and misinformation.

They invest heavily in fake news factories, spreading manipulated content across social media to poison Indian minds.

And who becomes their local allies?

Radicals and pseudo-liberals who amplify anti-India narratives — knowingly or unknowingly. Knowgnly  "Pappu" ; unknowingly: Innocent readers and Enthus who are carried away by Social Media opinion creators.

Their target is clear: Nationalists.

Their method: Divide society, question victories, mock patriotism, and glorify defeat.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh rightly pointed this out:

the new wars are not fought with guns, but with ideas — and they aim to weaken India from within.

Rajnath Singh’s Timely Warning

Speaking on October 21, 2025, at the Police Commemoration Day in New Delhi, Rajnath Singh sounded a clear alarm.

He said India is facing a surge of “ideological wars” — a new form of warfare that seeks to destroy national unity and social trust.

He cautioned that while border tensions still exist, the internal front is now equally dangerous.

His words — “the threat comes from within” — carry deep meaning.

In Operation Sindoor, India achieved a decisive military victory, yet Pakistan almost won the propaganda war.

Even some Indians began doubting the success — a victory questioned by its own people!

That’s the frightening power of information warfare.

The United States: The Game of Convenience

America has always played a double game — talking peace, selling war.

History is witness to how the U.S. both created and destroyed terror networks — depending on profit and politics.

Even today, Washington bombs Iran but funds Pakistan.

It supports Israel on one side, and Qatar on the other.

There’s no principle, only profit.

Instead of strengthening ties with India — the only stable democracy in Asia — President Trump’s short-sighted policies are pushing India closer to China.

He forgets one truth: when major powers play selfish games, the radicals are the only winners.

The Invisible Battlefield

Today’s wars don’t begin with gunfire — they begin with a hashtag.

Social media has become the most potent weapon to destabilize nations.

Every rumor, every fake video, every twisted headline is a small explosion in the mind of a citizen.

Mainstream media, too, isn’t free from this rot.

A section of it — BBC India, Pappu politics, and left-liberal cheerleaders — are busy painting India as divided, intolerant, and chaotic.

They are doing exactly what our enemies want — shaking faith in the nation.

The Realisation We Need

India’s external enemies are known, but our internal ones are invisible.

They live among us — masked as intellectuals, activists, influencers — but their purpose aligns with those who want to see India weakened.

No army can defeat India. But falsehood, confusion, and ideological subversion can corrode it from inside.

That’s why Rajnath Singh’s words deserve to be taken seriously —

“Warfare is no longer limited to borders. It’s ideological, informational, ecological, and biological.”

We can’t afford to fight these battles half-heartedly.

Truth cannot take a middle stance between a lie and another lie.

India must choose clarity over confusion — conviction over compromise.

Final Word

This is not about politics; it’s about preserving the nation’s mind and morale.

We can withstand invasions and sanctions — but not ideological decay.

India’s rise will be unstoppable only when every citizen understands that the war today is not for land or power —

it’s for truth, unity, and national integrity.

Medicinal field

💊 When Cheap Miracles Turn Costly: The Psychology Behind Fake Cures and Failing Systems

Every time we hear about a new “miracle medicine” that claims to cure cancer or kidney failure within weeks, we secretly wish it were true. Who doesn’t want an easy way out of pain and fear?

But when the mind is cornered between illness, uncertainty, and mounting hospital bills, hope easily overrides logic.

🧠 Why People Fall for Fake or “Cheap” Medicines

When someone is diagnosed with a serious disease — cancer, heart ailment, or kidney failure — the family goes through three emotional stages: fear, financial worry, and desperation.

That’s when these so-called instant cure sellers appear.

They speak softly, promise healing “without side effects,” and display glowing testimonials on social media. People stop thinking and start believing.

Even educated families fall into this trap — not because they are ignorant, but because they are emotionally exhausted.

In those moments, even a faint ray of hope seems more convincing than a doctor’s grim face.

💸 The Social Media Narrative: “Allopathy Works for Profit”

Social media adds its own fuel.

It keeps repeating that “pharma companies don’t want to cure people; they just want lifelong customers.”

It sounds heroic, almost revolutionary. But it’s half truth.

Yes — pharmaceutical companies and hospitals do aim for profit.

They are industries; they have shareholders, R&D budgets, marketing costs.

But calling every medicine a conspiracy is just as wrong as blindly trusting every new “herbal cure.”

No industry can survive without profit — but profit without ethics is what poisons trust.

⚖️ Where the System Fails

Unfortunately, our regulatory system does little to rebuild that trust.

The departments meant to check quality often sleep through their duties — or worse, look the other way.

A few years ago, a pharmaceutical company from South India, manufacturing cough syrup, took the lives of 30 innocent children.

It shook the nation. Everyone knew it was due to negligence and corruption — yet the accountability vanished in red tape.

A Prime Minister or Health Minister cannot personally test every batch of medicine.

That’s why we have inspection departments.

But when they fail, the entire system collapses — and fake or unsafe medicines fill the vacuum.

🏦 The Insurance Angle: Another Layer of Frustration

Even those who stick with regular treatment are not spared.

Many Medi-Claim holders will tell you horror stories —

endless paperwork, deductions, and the classic line: “This clause is not covered.”

The truth is simple: the insurer wants to pay the least, and the hospital wants to charge the most.

The patient, caught in the middle, ends up losing both money and faith.

In Europe or the U.S., this tug of war started decades ago, and they slowly evolved systems — clear pricing, legal redress, ombudsman, and public rating of insurance companies.

India is just beginning that journey, and chaos is expected in any blooming market.

🌍 How Other Nations Managed It

USA: Still profit-driven, but strict laws protect patient rights.

UK (NHS): Universal coverage means private insurance is optional.

Germany: Transparent medical pricing; hospitals can’t overbill.

Singapore: Government-linked health savings and strong regulation.

India: Dynamic but disorganised — plenty of private players, little oversight.

We are still learning to balance corporate profit and public welfare.

🛠️ The Way Forward

1. Transparency in hospital billing and drug pricing.

2. Unified digital health records (through Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission).

3. Rating of insurers based on claim settlement speed and fairness.

4. Public awareness campaigns on fake or untested medicines.

5. Stronger regulatory inspection — not just on paper, but on the ground.

A Common-Sense Conclusion

The so-called “cheap and instant cures” succeed because they sell hope, not healing.

And hope is the easiest thing to sell when the system around is broken.

People lose faith in official medicine because it feels commercial;

they lose money and time with fake cures because it feels comforting.

Somewhere between these two extremes lies the truth:

Medicine must remain a science with humanity, and business with conscience.

Until then, the sufferers — as always — will be the common people.