Vanakkam Doctor !

CM Amma is unwell and recuperating after a multi organ failure. Bless her. Whilst, Bengaluru is getting rid of its unwanted Tamil Nadu registered buses, Chennai seems to be bit sane and maintaining a restraint; saving an odd skirmish here and there. Well, the next super power of the world, called India, shall be fighting; not with its neighbor ; however for water and other natural resources, state versus  states; T Nadu versus Kerala; Andhra versus Tamil Naadu; Karnataka versus Tamil Naadu; Haryana versus Punjab; whilst the federal govt embroiled in petty politics would be a silent, passive observer! The lower riparian state gets the major advantage in water sharing policy, locally, nationally or internationally. Karnataka is in; T Nadu is off; Siruvaani dam is in; Supreme court is off; Megadadhu is in ; Karnataka is off; dams across AP; hapless TNadu with no big river to sustain it perennially, left at the mercy of the neighboring states; Indian federalism at its best

He may be formless albeit brings joy and confidence; he may augur good luck and girls and boys alike, like him.   Hindus simply love him and others too, including the Chinese, especially here in Singapore. And I had seen him virtually everywhere in Bali. He is so cute; is so informal; ever so practical and friendly. I am expecting a big lunch today and am sure would be followed with a siesta by the adults, whilst me trying my tender (!) fingers on the clay, given as a kosuru (tips) by the Pillayaar vendor.   Mind you, I am way too young to try a scene out of “Ghost", which would not be shot until 1991. I would try different shapes and artifacts and leave them on a box as a safe hide out to dry them out; Amma as ever, would appreciate and encourage my creativity! I would be joining either Appa or Amma to the, market to procure a beautiful clay Pillayaar for ourselves; albeit the size of him would depend upon on our affordability today and it m