KOLLAM BEACH

EXERCISE

I don’t exercise regularly. I usually do it for a few months and then give up. Several months later I may start again. There are exercises that help to build Stamina, Strength and Flexibility. To build Stamina we can run or swim. To build Strength we can do push-ups, pull-ups or weight training. To increase flexibility we can do some stretching, bending or yoga. I try to do these three types of exercises. I usually run on the spot to avoid running outside. I do push-ups but not weight training since I want to avoid the use of equipment. I also do some stretching, bending or yoga. I feel better when I exercise. I wish I could continue doing it without interruption but it is difficult to stay motivated.

MINISTER'S RAGE

A boy was standing in front of a Minister’s car. He did not notice the car since he was looking the other way. It was a narrow road in a rural area in North India. The driver sounded the horn several times but the boy did not get out of the way. The Minister got down from the car and scolded the boy. The boy did not respond and the Minister assaulted the boy. Later when the press started investigating they found that the boy was deaf.

(True Story)

MERMAID

Mermaid, Beach, Kollam

 

SCHOOL'S MISSION

I once saw a website of a School. The School was located at a beautiful place near the hills. It was run by a religious organisation.

I checked out the vacancies. They wanted teachers who are dedicated to their profession and committed to their religion. The teachers should be willing to lead a simple life since the School provides only a low salary with basic accommodation.

I then checked the student fee. I was surprised to see that it was really exorbitant. They charge such a high fee from the students but they are not willing to pay their teachers a reasonable wage. It looked like they were only interested in making a good profit.

GANDHI STATUE

Gandhi Statue, Beach, Kollam

TV NEWS

Long ago there were no news channels on TV. In India, the TV channels were run by the government in those days. There was a time allotted for the news each day. We got the news that the government decided that we should get. We got the government version of the news. Nothing was said against the government.

Later with the arrival of private satellite telecast and cable TV, the government lost control over the news. Now there are so many news channels on TV. Each channel gives their version of the news. If we watch several news channels we will see them offering a different view of the same news. Some support the government and some oppose the government. Some channels give priority to news that others may not.

Today we also get their opinion along with the news. Most of them are biased and twist the news to suit their narrative. Only a few news channels try to be impartial.