PATHIVUKAL: 'SHARING KNOWLEDGE WITH EVERY ONE'

 

The 'Kaviyathalaivi' (Epic Heroine) has faded into time!

I learned about the passing of actress Sowcar Janaki through Facebook. She is one of my favorite actresses. She excelled at embracing and brilliantly portraying any character assigned to her. Among actresses, she was known for her courage, pride in her talent, and exceptional fluency in English. 

Looking for Fast, Reliable, and Secure Web Hosting?

Looking for Fast, Reliable, and Secure Web Hosting?

Build your website with Entirely Digital! Get lightning-fast loading speeds, 99.9% uptime, and 24/7 expert support. Whether it's a personal blog or an online store, they have the perfect plan for you.👉 Click here to launch your website today: [https://www.entirelydigital.com/manage/aff.php?aff=6 ]

(Disclosure: This post contains Entirely Digital affiliate links. As an Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Tim Hortons and the Value of the Canadian Five-Dollar Bill!

I found an old Canadian five-dollar bill from back in the day inside my old purse. At a Tim Hortons coffee shop in the city, I ordered a medium coffee. Since I didn't have any loose change, I handed over the old five-dollar bill I had on me.

The female worker there told me that they do not accept old notes.

Her response caught me by surprise.

Even though it is an old bill, I believe it still holds value. If the bill were torn, they wouldn't have to accept it, but this bill is not torn. Why didn't they accept it?

I have no intention of spending this old bill anymore; I plan to keep it as a collectible. Its true value will certainly be much higher than its face value.

What do you think?

---

The Story of Kennedy (கென்னடியின் கதை) Published by Ananda Vikatan

Around the time of John F. Kennedy's death, Ananda Vikatan published a Tamil book on his life titled The Story of Kennedy. This is the cover of that book. It was written under the pen name Mayan. I believe "Mayan" was the pseudonym of the writer Maniyan, who was then one of Vikatan's editors and a popular serial novelist for the magazine.

I happened to come across an image of this book online recently, and it brought back a flood of childhood memories. This was the very first book I ever read about John F. Kennedy. I first noticed it hanging among the books displayed at the bookstore in the Jaffna Railway Station. Although I knew nothing about Kennedy at that age, I was captivated by his charimatic face on the cover and persuaded my mother to buy the book for me.

It was a beautifully produced volume, printed on glossy paper and filled with wonderful photographs of JFK and his family. I still remember the famous photograph of young John F. Kennedy Jr. hiding beneath the desk in the Oval Office while his father met with his officials, as well as the iconic image of the little boy saluting during his father's funeral procession. Those photographs left a lasting impression on me.

Bound by the Sweetness of Unni Menon's Voice!

Singer Unni Menon

I have absolutely no hesitation in saying that I am addicted to Unni Menon's voice. His voice, which caresses the heart, has the power to soothe and comfort the minds of those who listen to it. Try listening to this song from the movie Varushamellam Vasantham once with your eyes closed. You will understand what I mean.

Varushamellam Vasantham is the only hit movie of actor Manoj. Whenever I listen to this song, I often think that he could have been around for much longer. His calm acting and innocent smile captivated me. Music by Sirpy. Lyrics by R. Ravishankar. The lyricist has also passed away.

Poem: The Expanding Universe and the Searching Heart by V. N. Giritharan -

We exist within the vast, expanding universe,
Striving to comprehend, searching to know.

Distances of light-years leave us in awe.
Why does our existence remain like a mere drop?
In this immense space divided by vast distances,
We know of no other wandering life forms yet.

We exist within the vast, expanding universe,
Striving to comprehend, searching to know.

Is conquering vast distances possible or not?
We do not know if success will come in our lifetime.
Is this a universe devoid of other life?
Knowing the truth is not easy.

We exist within the vast, expanding universe,
Striving to comprehend, searching to know.

The barrier to finding the answer is the immense distance.
Increasing speed to transcend time
Is the only way to reach it,
butHow to achieve that? That is the question.

We exist within the vast, expanding universe,
Striving to comprehend, searching to know.

*digital art work using Google Nano Banana by VNG