Back from a hectic holiday in my home state, Kerala, and now trying to get back to routine. It's tough to do that but nevertheless, nothing beats the thrill of working on a new case, handling communication with clients and holding discussions with them to make sure that their interests are protected in the best possible way. In different ways, that is what we all try to do at work, isn't it? We grow ourselves and others around us, not just to make money, but to feel happy and good from within.
What do you say?
Friday, March 19, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Happy Holi 2010
The festival of colors is back again! There seems to be excitement in the air, particularly with kids. Funny enough, I have never been drawn to this festival and I still am trying hard to conform with the fun factor it seems to represent.
The difficulties are that there are more crimes committed in the name of Holi celebrations which makes it difficult for me to believe in it. Many girls are raped by mobs and women, whether married or not, are not safe traveling or being outdoors in public on the day of Holi. For the police, it is not possible to control huge mobs that are celebrating a festival. That is exactly why many rapists go scot-free on this day because it is not possible to identify them as well. Due to these dismal but perfectly valid reasons, the fun filled, colorful festival fails to inspire me. Forgive my honesty but that's just the way I am. I can't pretend to like something that I don't believe in.
However, my personal thoughts do not prevent me from wishing you all a very happy, joyous and fun filled Holi. Stay safe, avoid mobs, drive carefully and take greater care of the girls and womenfolk in the family while outdoors.
Happy Holi!
The difficulties are that there are more crimes committed in the name of Holi celebrations which makes it difficult for me to believe in it. Many girls are raped by mobs and women, whether married or not, are not safe traveling or being outdoors in public on the day of Holi. For the police, it is not possible to control huge mobs that are celebrating a festival. That is exactly why many rapists go scot-free on this day because it is not possible to identify them as well. Due to these dismal but perfectly valid reasons, the fun filled, colorful festival fails to inspire me. Forgive my honesty but that's just the way I am. I can't pretend to like something that I don't believe in.
However, my personal thoughts do not prevent me from wishing you all a very happy, joyous and fun filled Holi. Stay safe, avoid mobs, drive carefully and take greater care of the girls and womenfolk in the family while outdoors.
Happy Holi!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tagged, so Here I am!
I was tagged by Lazy Pineapple and here we go with some fun questions:
1. What is your current obsession?
Cricket 24X7.
2. What are you wearing today?
White shirt, black pants - always the dress code for practising lawyers.
3. What's for dinner today?
Rice, sambhar and thoran.
4. What's the last thing you bought?
Chocolates for my kid.
5. What are you listening to right now?
Shah Rukh in an interview on NDTV with Barkha Dutt. News is now entertainment, isn't it?
6. What do you think about the person who tagged you?
I think she is a fantastic blogger.
7. If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
In
8. What are your must-have pieces for summer?
T-shirts, cargoes, jeans and a bottle of water.
9. If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
My hometown -
10. Which language do you want to learn?
Not decided yet.
11. What’s your favourite quote?
If you desire for something with all your heart, the whole universe will conspire to make it happen.
12. Who do you want to meet right now?
My parents.
13. What is your favourite colour?
Blue.
14. Give us 3 styling tips that work for you.
1. The right scent.
2. The right watch.
3. The right shoes.
15. What is your dream job? To be a cricketer.
16. What’s your favorite magazine?
Reader's Digest.
17. If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?
Chocolates.
18. What do you consider a fashion faux pas?
Shoes and belt that don't go well with what you are wearing.
19. Who according to you is the most over-rated style icon?
Aishwarya Rai
20. What kind of haircut do you prefer?
Short, military style.
21. What are you going to do after this?
Watch TV
22. What are your favorite movies?
23. What inspires you?
Thinking about my father - Justice T.V.Ramakrishnan.
24. What do your friends call you most commonly?
Sanu.
25. Would you prefer coffee or tea?
Black tea.
26. What do you do when you are feeling low or terribly depressed?
Silent brooding.
27. What makes you go wild?
Backstabbers, liars and pompous know-it-alls.
28. Which other blogs do you love visiting?
Many blogs, can't think of just one.
29. Favorite Dessert/Sweet?
Chocolate dessert.
30. How many tabs are turned on in
two.
31. Favorite Season?
Winter.
32. If I come to your house now, what would u cook for me?
Omelet.
33. What is the right way to avoid people who purposefully hurt you?
Ignore them.
34. What are you afraid of the most?
My son getting badly hurt.
35. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
God, I've put on weight!
36. What brings a smile on your face instantly?
My son.
37. A word that you say a lot?
Money, money, money!
38. When was the last time you did something nice?
Lawyers? Nice? Are you kidding?
39. What would you do if you were made President of
Reduce the number of holidays in this country and encourage people to work harder.
40. Do you Know who Master SHIFU is?
No idea!
I would like to thank Lazy Pineapple for tagging me. I wish to tag the following bloggers with the same questions:
Mridula
Tarun Mitra
SG
Monday, January 25, 2010
Happy Republic Day
Today, India stands tall and proud while she celebrates the 60th Republic Day. Everywhere, there is a festive air. Playschools and schools in Delhi celebrated the day before with kids dressing up as freedom fighters or leaders who gave India the strength and conviction to fight ahead peacefully for her freedom.
In Delhi, security has been beefed up at every spot.Passengers who plan to travel by air are advised to be reach early at the airport and be ready for several security checks before they can finally board their planes. In Bar Associations across the country, the Chief Justice of the respective High Courts will do the flag hoisting ceremony in the presence of other puisne judges and lawyers.
Let us hope and pray that the year 2010 will be a lucky and happy one for this country, the citizens like you and I and in particular, the young and brave men and women of the Indian defence forces who make it possible for us to sit comfortably in our homes and say this while they brave it out there. God bless them all!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Fishy is Good
Today is a Sunday. Sunday mornings are meant for brunch and totally relaxed but today I am excited because my clients called from Mumbai, promising me a very thoughtful yet strange gift. They are bringing fresh fish from Mumbai. And you know what, it's fresh, priceless fish!
They are from the fishing community in Maharashtra, a very traditional and patriotic community. The State government announced a policy to provide subsidized diesel to these fishermen to use in their fishing trawlers, mechanized fishing boats and so on. Each boat requires about 1,500 liters of diesel and they are out in the sea for about a fortnight or sometimes more. Two punps and connecting tanks were given to this community out of the retail outlet initially granted to a big, well known entity called X.
Since these fishermen found it convenient to let the retail outlet person continue the dispensing activities (which requires a little expertise). So, they entered into an agreement appointing the same person as their agent in return for a monthly sum. Now, there is an alleged dispute about the payment of monthly service charge. The retail outlet guy terminated the agreement with the fishing folks.
On behalf of the fishing community, we filed a suit for injunction before the city civil court in Mumbai. It was fully granted (with respect to 2 pumps and 2 connecting tanks). Then, the other side went to the High Court in appeal against the said interim injunction. The High Court modified the original injunction order and confined it to just one pump. Aggrieved by this, the retail outlet has filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court.
I am not just their lawyer but I am their friend. They tell me their worries and I worry with them because they are good people. They don't speak English with an accent, they don't wear suits or go to cocktails but they deserve justice because they are good, honest people who take great pride in their country and community.
And today, that will be my thought while I go to meet them and collect the gift they have brought for me, all the way from Mumbai.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Thank You for the Excellent Blog Award
I am really thankful to God for giving me an encouraging 'pat on the back' through my friends and visitors on this blog. Thank you, SG, for bestowing the Excellent Award. I am not sure if I am the right person for this honor but it means a lot to me that you thought I'm worthy.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Chinese Proverb: Cackling Hens Do not Lay Eggs
To understand a proverb is not easy.
In Asian culture, oral traditions are kept alive by proverbs that throw light on our cultural values and perspectives, along with a dash of history. In Kerala, there are so many interesting proverbs that the elders quote but it also has layers of meanings that one needs to delve into.
I've found it interesting to think about proverbs because they are similar to legal maxims. read this Chinese proverb, "Cackling hens do not lay eggs," I liked it instantly. Another one is "Cats who like to mew can't catch mice." Both mean that boastful people do not really do what they claim or say.
What is the proverb that comes to your mind? What does it mean?
In Asian culture, oral traditions are kept alive by proverbs that throw light on our cultural values and perspectives, along with a dash of history. In Kerala, there are so many interesting proverbs that the elders quote but it also has layers of meanings that one needs to delve into.
I've found it interesting to think about proverbs because they are similar to legal maxims. read this Chinese proverb, "Cackling hens do not lay eggs," I liked it instantly. Another one is "Cats who like to mew can't catch mice." Both mean that boastful people do not really do what they claim or say.
What is the proverb that comes to your mind? What does it mean?
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