Cinemugam (Kollywood)

நான் வணிக உலகில் வெற்றியின்  உச்சத்தை அடைந்திருக்கிறேன். பிறரின் பார்வையில் என்  வாழ்க்கை வெற்றிகரமானது. எப்படியிருந்தாலும் என் பணிச்சுமைகள் எல்லாம் தாண்டி நானும் வாழ்க்கையில் சிறிது சந்தோசங்களை அனுபவித்திருக்கிறேன். பணமும் வசதிகளும் மட்டுமே வாழ்க்கையில்லை என்பதை இறுதியில் தான் அறிந்து கொண்டேன். இதோ இந்த மரணத்தருவாயில், நோய் படுக்கையில் படுத்து கொண்டு என் முழு வாழ்க்கையையும் திரும்பி பார்க்கும் இந்த தருணத்தில் வாழ்க்கையில் எனக்கு கிடைத்த அங்கீகாரங்கள், பணம் , புகழ் எல்லாம் செல்லா காசாக , அர்தமற்றதாக மரணத்தின் முன் தோற்று போய் நிற்பதை உணர்கிறேன். இந்த இருளில் என் உயிரை தக்க வைக்க போராடிக் கொண்டிருக்கும் மருத்துவ இயந்திரங்களின் மெல்லிய சத்தங்கள் மட்டுமே காதுகளில் ரீங்கரிக்கிறது. கடவுளின் மூச்சுக்காற்றையும் மரணத்தையும்  மிக அருகில் உணர்கிறேன். வாழ்க்கையில் நாம் வாழ்வதற்கு போதுமான பணம் சம்பாரித்த பின், பணத்திற்கு சம்மந்தமில்லாத விஷயங்களையும் சம்பாரிக்க தொடங்க வேண்டும் என்பது இப்போது புரிகிறது. அது உறவாகவோ, இல்லை எதாவது கலை வடிவமாகமாவோ , நம் இளமையின் கனவாகவோ இருக்கலாம்.  அது தான் வாழ்வில் ம

தமிழகத்தில் உள்ள பல்கலைக்கழகங்களில் “சென்னை பல்கலைக்கழகம்” “அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகம்” போன்றவை உலகப் புகழ் பெற்றவை. இங்கு பயின்ற மாணவர்களுக்கு இந்தியாவிலும் சரி, உலக நாடுகளிலும் சரி நல்ல மதிப்பும் மரியாதையும் கிடைத்து வந்திருக்கிறது. ஆனால் சமீப காலமாக தமிழகத்தில் கல்வியின் தரம் குறைந்து வருகிறது என்பதை அடுத்தடுத்து நிகழும் பல்வேறு சம்பவங்கள் எடுத்துரைக்கின்றன. இதனால் பல்கலைக்கழகங்களின் துணை வேந்தர் நியமனத்தில் மிகுந்த வெளிப்படைத்தன்மை இருக்க வேண்டும் என்ற எண்ணம் கல்வியாளர்கள் மற்றும் கல்வி ஆராய்ச்சியாளர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் ஏற்பட்டிருக்கிறது. க அண்ணா பல்கலைக் கழகத்தின் முன்னால் துணை வேந்தர் டாக்டர் எம். அனந்தகிருஷ்ணன் உள்ளிட்ட கல்வியாளர்கள், “துணை வேந்தர் நியமனங்களில் ஊழல் நடக்கிறது” என்றும் “பல்கலைக் கழக மானியக்குழு வின் விதிகளை முழுமையாக கடைப்பிடித்து துணை வேந்தர் நியமனங்கள் செய்யப்படுவதில்லை” என்றும் கூறி ஏற்கனவே சென்னை உயர்நீதிமன்றத்தில் பொது நல வழக்குத் தொடர்ந்துள்ளார்கள். அந்த வழக்கு விசாரணை நடைபெற்றுக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது. “ராதாகிருஷ்ணன் கமிஷன்” “கோத்தாரி கமிஷன்” “ஞானம் கமிட்டி” “ராம்லால் பார

1. The diameter of a circle is 10 cm. Find the length of the arc, when the corresponding central angle is given below. (π = 3.14) i. 144 0 [ Solution ] ii. 45 0 [ Solution ] iii. 270 0 [ Solution ] iv. 180 0 [ Solution ] 2. Find the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc, for the following. i. radius of circle = 5.5 cm, length of arc = 6.05 cm (π = 22/7) [solution] ii. radius of circle = 20 cm, length of arc = 78.50 cm (π = 3.14) [solution] 3. The radius of the circle is 7 cm and m(arc RYS)  = 60 0 , with the help of the fig. 6.8. answer the following questions. [solution] 4. The radius of a circle is 7 cm. Find area of the sector of this circle if the corresponding angle is [Solution] 5. An arc of a circle having measure 36 0 has length 176m. Find the circumference of the circle. [Solution] 6. An arc of length 4π cm subtends an angle of 40 0 at the centre. Find the radius and the area of the sector formed by this arc.

In one of Shakespeare’s plays , a characters says , “The quality of mercy is divine “ . Indeed to able to forget the evil that others have done to you and to forgive them is divine . Jesus Christ ,even on the cross , during his last moments ,was able to say this about the people who had put him to death :Father , forgive them for they know not what they are doing . Load Rama showed no rancor against his stepmother , Kaikeyi, for sending him into exile for fourteen years so that her son , Bharat , could be the king . All of us are humans . We have our weaknesses . No human being is perfect . So when someone does a wrong to us , why can’t we forgive them ? When someone hurts us it is because that person is human and little understands the harm that he or she is causing  .Forgiving that person brings out the god – like nature that lies in us . It is not very easy to do , but once we do it ,we feel an inner peace and a sense of rectitude .

            You will always find that a person with very little learning loves to jabber all the while and laugh and joke and make a lot of unnecessary noise .This is because the person doesn’t really have any substantial matter in the head and so hides this fact with a lot of meaningless chatter . But the person of real substance looks around , observes and when he or she speaks ,it is to say something really meaningful .that is what is meant by this proverb .             Hence when we are in a conversation we should only take a fair share of the conversation and not keep prattling on as if no one else is there . This will show that we respect other people’s  opinions and wish to hear them out too  .It would also send out the message that we are not superficial people who bore others with our pompous talk .

            You will always find that a person with very little learning loves to jabber all the while and laugh and joke and make a lot of unnecessary noise .This is because the person doesn’t really have any substantial matter in the head and so hides this fact with a lot of meaningless chatter . But the person of real substance looks around , observes and when he or she speaks ,it is to say something really meaningful .that is what is meant by this proverb .             Hence when we are in a conversation we should only take a fair share of the conversation and not keep prattling on as if no one else is there . This will show that we respect other people’s  opinions and wish to hear them out too  .It would also send out the message that we are not superficial people who bore others with our pompous talk .

                                     Everything in life that appears to be attractive does not necessarily have great value . so judging by appearances can be misleading . This same fact can be said in another way : A book cannot be judged by its cover . A book with a very attractive cover may not have readable material inside . On the other hand , a book with a very dull cover may be very interesting . This is true of almost everything in life .  A show that is well advertised may be dull and boring . And a movie that has received very little publicity may be quite entertaining  .             So we must not jump to conclusions about the merits or demerits or anything purely on the basis of the way it is packaged . this is the age of advertisement .Makers of products try to show their products in the best light so that people will buy them . But this does not necessarily mean that the product is well worth the money .even when we judge people we should not do so by their l

It is not good to keep on changing your place of residence or workplace or routine . Such a habit causes a lot of insecurity and instability .Besides , it takes time to get adjusted to a new place or in a new job .A person who change his home or job frequently loses much precious time this way . When you stay in one place for a long time , you get familiarized with your surroundings and are able to go about your work with ease and precision . Also people around know and recognize you and so you get the help required when necessary .             A person who keeps on changing his regular schedule frequently is known as a rolling stone . He or she cannot cultivate any friendships or relationships . Frequent changes of jobs and homes also affects one’s financial prospects negatively . He or she will not get people to help him or her when he or she is in trouble , because no one will know him or her well enough .             Hence it is better to stay in one place and keep

            Life presents us with many beautiful things .This may be a beautiful scene or a flower or a lonely night walk on a beach or a beautiful picture that fills us with peace . We must preserve these pretty memories in our minds . When we are not feeling so good , or are lonely or depressed we should recall these beautiful sights or experiences . this will make us happy .             William Wordsworth has illustrated this idea beautifully in his poem ‘Daffodils’ Once he saw a sight  of beautiful golden daffodils . This sight remained with him throughout his life . In later years , whenever he was in a vacant or pensive mood , he recollected the scene of the daffodils . this filled him a great sense of peace and his heart warmed with pleasure .             Life is full of simple , beautiful things . It is for use them to our advantage .We don’t have to spend money on luxurious holidays and expensive pastimes to find happiness . We can do so with simple memories t

            When life presents opportunities we must seize them and not let them go . Everyone in their lifetime gets some chances to move ahead . Each big change is a godsend and we must seize it move forward in life . something or the other or some person makes it easy for us to get in life . That is what the proverb means .             We must strike while the iron is hot . In other words ,we must make hay while the sun is shining . In any sport , the winner is the one who looks for opportunities to overcome his opponents by taking advantage of his weakness . It is also true that once we miss that opportunity it may never come our way again . And then we will live all our life to regret the missed chance .We must also put in our own efforts . But never lose out on the chance that comes our way . When an opportunity presents itself we must seize it and use it to go further in life . Then only can we be successful .

            We must have all seen that birds of the same kind move about in groups and even fly together in groups . In the same way , people who are similar in nature , and have the same hobbies , preferences or interests , are always found together . they like to spend time discussing their experiences and common pursuits . This is what is meant by the proverb , ‘Birds of a feather flock together ‘ . People have a natural tendency to seek out like – minded people . It is human nature to do so . Sports - persons feel comfortable in the company of other sports - persons . An artist feels at home among other artists . This leads us to conclusion that a person must be very careful about the friends he has , for he will be judged accordingly . If he is in the company of dishonest people , he too will be considered dishonest . Thus , we should always remember that we are known by the company we keeps and ensure that our ‘company ‘ is good .

       There is a Biblical proverb , ‘If speech is silver , then silence is golden ‘ . This proverb implies that silence is a priceless gift . Very often , in conversation , some people speak non – stop , and say hardly anything of value . Little do they realize that people , even in company , need silence in order to evaluate What is going on in their minds .             A good number of people think that whatever they say is very important and needs to be listened to . One valuable quality of communication is the ability to be a good listener .Listening to others is an art . But unfortunately ,sometimes people just wait for the other person to stop so that they can begin their own part – which they rehearse while pretending to listen .             To be silent is to be sensitive to the other person ‘s thoughts and problems . If you wish your company to be valued by others , sometimes keep quiet , listen and pay attention while others are speaking . By doing this you

       Everyone has to work in order to earn money . However , there are some who think of work only as a means to earn money , and nothing more . As a result they do not perform the tasks given to them by their employers with interest . They make excuses , point an accusing finger at others , blame their tools , criticize their employers , complain about their colleagues – while they themselves work in the most inefficient way possible . we must remind such people that ‘Duty is divine ‘ and ‘work is worship ‘ . Work is a dedication of one’s labour to God . Work is the use of the inspiration given to us by God to create and carve and mend and shape .             Work should be performed with sincerity , dedication and perseverance .This shows respect for  what we do , and for the others who will benefit by our work . When we perform a task , however simple it may be , it should be done to the best of our ability . This shows not only our deep involvement in our actions, but

            We have heard of ‘ quacks ‘ in the villages who try to cure serious diseases by their so called magical remedies . This is an example of a little learning a being a dangerous thing . Finally when the patient dies they shift the blame to some supernatural power and wash their hands of the tragedy .             Sometimes children try to imitate dangerous scenes form films , realizing the harm that they can cause to themselves or others .Likewise , learning Yoga from someone who is not an expert in the art could be dangerous . Some people try to repair domestic appliances on their own thinking that they can do the job themselves . Lacking sufficient knowledge ,they only spoil the appliance . They  would do well to call a technician to do the job.             Listening to the advice of someone who is less educated than you can result in your making wrong choices in life . Remember Lord Buddha’s teaching : Travel not with a fool . He further goes on to say that

God created this world with enough natural resources to fulfill the needs of every single person . Yet there are some who , driven by greed , wish to acquire land and property beyond  imaginable  bounds . As a result hundreds of thousands of common people are deprived people to indulge in lavish lifestyle when the rest of the population lives amidst grinding poverty . The world has been created for each and every human being alive . It is capable of providing land , food and raw material for clothing for everyone ! The world surely be a better place if everyone opted for a simple and healthy lifestyle . However , we see all around us the mad rush for material possessions . Humans , greedily and selfishly , have been over – exploiting the natural resources over the years . The need of the hour is to balance materialism and over consumption with an awareness of the needs of others . Gandhiji spent his entire life working for the poor and the downtrodden and set an exampl

                        Sweet is the taste of success . The more you get , the more you want . The more you want , the money you try . it is like setting in motion a self – propelling machine ;it keeps on going by its own acceleration .                         But where should it all begin ? Of course , the success story must being at the beginning . Success in early ventures raises our belief in ourselves . We begin to have confidence in ourselves . And that makes the all important difference .                         For a student , the first important success story begins with the SSC exam . If he or she proves to be a great successes in it , there is every possibility that he or she will enjoy a long series of successes in the years to come .                         So it essential to bring home the first success by due effort . This success will bring in more success . for nothing succeeds like success !

                                                                  This proverb advises us to be prudent . Timely action often prevents some great loss or harm that could occur in the future . If there is a small rent in your garment , you would be wise to put in some timely stitches . If you let it be and put off the repair of the garment , the rent will turn into a large hole and finally , the garment will become absolutely useless and impossible to wear . If a crack in the embankment of a river is not repaired in time , the water will keep on seeping through , the crack will widen and might even result in large – scale flooding .                         It is the same with all situation affecting humans and their actions . As soon as one observes that something  is wrong ,one should take immediate steps to rectify the situation . If one sits by and dose nothing , the situation will worsen and then might turn so bad that massive efforts will have to be taken in order to put

            Everyone knows the story about the deer who was proud of his beautiful horns and ashamed of his lean legs . However , when the deer was in danger , it was his legs that helped him run swiftly . His horns , that he was so proud of , got entangled in the branches and led to his death . Pride had brought about his fall !             It is not right to be proud of what we posses . If we have skills , we should quietly use them for our progress and in the service of others . If we are excessively proud of  what we won , the very things we brag about will bring about our downfall .             In the final reckoning , nothing in this world belongs to us . So what makes us so proud ? Whatever wealth we accumulate during our lifetime should be used for the benefit of others The    tree in the forest is not proud of its products . Instead it freely gives its produce to the  birds , the  animals , the insects and man . It is only man who is vain , who loves to boa

                    Artificial , man – made objects can never be as beautiful as the works  of nature . God made the fields , the birds , the mountains , the rivers , the valleys . What did man do ? He only made the buildings that sit on God’s creation .             Take a look at our cities : the creation of man . They are ugly manifestation of hustle and bustle , hurry and flurry and a mechanical lifestyle . They are the cause of noise and pollution . Wherever man has established human settlements , he has brought with it innumerable problems . And what is worse , in order to construct his so called creations , he does away with all the elements of nature that make life so beautiful . Man fills his surroundings with stone and cement and dirt and smoke , creating massive concrete jungles , and tarred four – lane highways .             On the other hand , the country side provides soothing silence or the pleasant noises of nature, fresh air , wholesome and nourishing fo

       It has been said , ‘Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today ‘ . Work does not disappear if we postpone it . Once day or the other it has done . The more we postpone doing something , the more the work piles up . Finally when we do tackle the work , the amount seems too much . We then have to spend hours working under great strain and stress . Very often , we end up completing the work in a shoddy manner .It might also happen that the work may never get done , just because we delayed doing it when it was required to be done .             Sometimes a very heavy price has be paid for delaying things . The person who delays insuring his house will regret it when it is gutted by a sudden fire . putting off the treatment of a disease may make it worse , and many even result in death . the student who goes on postponing studies will need to burn the midnight oil for last minute preparations before the examination . And even then , he or she may not have time enough t

When someone does you a good deed , you must never forget it . On the contrary , you must look out for the opportunity to do something  good for that person or to someone else . This latter is called ‘paying it forward’ Good must beget good . then only will this world become a better place to live in .   Very often we are so selfish that we think that if someone does something  good for us , we are entitled to it . Many people behave that way . They do not even have the courtesy to say ‘ that you ‘. I remember , once I was in my building when the light went off . I was terrified . There was an elderly person in the lift with me . He calmed me down and told me not to worry ; in a few minutes the lift would re – start . Then when the lift began working , he accompanied me to the door of my flat. I was grateful for his comforting presence and thanked him . A few days later , near the parking lot of our building  , I was the grandchild of the same gentleman playing with oth

Corruption has spread through India like an epidemic . At every twist and turn you meet people who are willing to do anything dishonest in order to earn money .Dishonesty in words and deeds is so common now that people have almost accepted it as a rule rather than an exception .An honest person is a bit of an oddity in present day India . Isn’t that a rather sad state of affairs ? We all know from our experience that a lie will lead to another ten ; a misdeed may need another ten misdeeds to cover it up .Still we tell lies and do wrong things . Every religion tells us that we must be honest . No one likes dishonest people because they cannot be trusted .The truth is always so simple . Dishonesty is like a whirlpool from which escape is difficult . Sometimes we are punished for being honest , but it is nothing compared to the pain and suffering that we cause to other due to our dishonesty. . Gandhiji laid great emphasis on the need for truthfulness in words and de

        There is a Sanskrit verse that says that animals do not enter the mouth of a sleeping lion on their own .The lion has to go hunt them . Otherwise it will starve and finally die . The word ‘industry ‘ in the given proverb refers to the quality of working hard regularly . So what the proverb means is that hard work is the key to success . A farmer has to toil under extreme conditions in his field . Only then can he hope to harvest bumper crops . Labourers in a factory have to work efficiently in order to manufacture the goods that , when sold , will reap benefits for all . All prosperous nations have come up by the unfailing and dedicated efforts of their people . there is , indeed , no substitute for hard work .no short cut to prosperity . It can come only through industry or hard work . In this sense , then , industry is , indeed , the mother of prosperity .             Good things in life do not just fall into our laps . The sweet fruit of success has to be earne

                 PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH               ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS All of us born preaches . But when it comes to practising what we preach , we find excuses .Just telling someone what to do or how to behave is not enough . Behaving the way that one wants others to behave has a more powerful effect . Telling others what to do and not doing it oneself is absolute hypocrisy . Children are keen observers . They quickly observe the gulf between the speech of adults and their actual behavior , between their words and deeds , between their preaching and practice . They are influenced more by the actions of their elders than by their words . They imitate their action and inculcate their habits . Gandhiji wanted to impress upon  the villagers the importance of cleanliness . Whenever he visited a village , he would taken a broom in his hand and sweep the streets .His action hand more effect than any speech he might have given . A father who smoke cannot