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Importance of higher education highlighted in shaping a student The inauguration of the Biotechnology Association activities of Kumaraguru College of Technology was held recently. Kannaki Uthraraj, Director, The Fertility Centre, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, spoke on “Technology becomes Human.” She elaborated the use of Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART) for begetting children. Pointing out the various reasons that could attribute to infertility in women, Dr. Kannaki added that treatment would depend on the underlying cause. The possibility of gamete retrieval from cancer patients prior to chemotherapy and preservation of the same for future use was also explained. Co-Chairman of the college B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar spoke. The induction of new batch of engineering students of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was held on the university premises in Ettimadai. Students along with parents attended the function that was organised to welcome them. Pro-Chancellor Swami Abhayamrita Cha...

Hanuman Chalisa - with Meaning

dohä Sree guru charana saroja raja nija manu mukuru sudhäri baranaüð raghubara bimala jasu jo däyaku phala chäri After purifying the mirror of my mind with the dust from the lotus feet of my guru, let me describe the shining, untainted glory of Lord Hanuman, a member of the Raghu dynasty, one who is capable of bestowing the four purushārthas on his devotees. buddhihéna tanu jänike sumirauà pavanakumära bala buddhi bidyä dehu mohin harahu kalesa bikära Knowing myself to be ignorant, lacking in intelligence and wisdom, I remember Hanumanji, the son of Pavana (the wind god) and invoke His grace to forcibly remove all the afflictions of my body and impurities of my mind and bless me with strength, wisdom, and discriminative knowledge. Chalisa jaya hanumäna Gyäna guna sägara jaya kapésa tihun loka ujägara Glory to Lord Hanuman who is the boundless ocean of knowledge and virtues! Glory to Lord Hanuman who is the king of the monkeys and the light of whose fame illumines the three worlds! räma...

The month of Aadi

The month of aadi (Mid July to Mid August) is considered very auspicious amongst Tamils in South India. This tamil month marks the beginning of all festivals during the festival season. The word Aadi is derived from the Sanskrit word aash-adi. Aadi falls during the second half of the year known as Dakshinayanam when the Sun transits from the northern hemisphere to the Southern during July. This whole month is special for the feminine powers that exists in this galaxy which is symbolized in various forms of "Ammans". "Amman" or "Shakti" is the primordial cosmic energy that moves through the entire universe. It is the personification of divine feminine creative power referred to as 'The Great Divine Mother' inVedic traditions. The month of Aadi is considered very auspicious to connect oneself to this Divine power. Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays of this tamil calendar month are auspicious. Fridays witness a lot of specially organized festivities in the...

Birth of Bliss

In this haphazard jumble of pictures, numbers and words that clog up each day, Between our first and last winks something seems to be lacking in our way. I once termed exploring as the way of life. Now, as the circular arguments chase to cut our throats with a knife, An ultimate reality, is that in this wild chase of success, we've lost hold of excellence. In our modern philosophy, with a grey silence we say 'there is just this'. Amidst heavy pollution, these skies now gleem greyish showing us the new birth of bliss.

Fading Relationships - Just Memories

'My World' that WAS Is Fading Before My Eyes. Relationships change priorities Some forced by time Some by people!! Happy Memories Fade too No One Is Near Me, No One is Really Dear to Me I Scream For Help, But No One Comes. People who cared No longer dare People who dare - don't really care!! That Old Cheerfulness Is Gone Life is No Longer the Same No One's Here To Help Me. I Just Sit Here Alone For Practicality I Have Paid a High Price Nostalgic memories somehow creep I Can Only Weep ! Life is never the Same Never will those Good days return Nor will those People Oh! Lord – Why give me people to Love ? Why give me memories ? Why? Oh Why?

Recent Realizations

1. Marriages are made in heaven but lived on earth. 2. Not all dreams come true. 3. Once you have made a choice, you can always extend the life span. 4. Life isn't one big compromise on one side alone. 5. To teach a grown up, it is sufficient to mention once or twice. If it is ignored, it shows that the person is not ready to be taught yet. 6. Compatibility is not taught but learnt, it is an effort. 7. By no means can one make the other person understand something if the other person is not willing to understand first. 8. Stop teaching! Learn yourself!! 9. Differences are not always meant to be sorted out. Many of them can be enjoyed. 10. Not every wrong needs to be corrected. 11. Never lose focus in life in exchange for the high hopes of marriage. 12. Every relation is meant to give you some tips of life.