Namsathe.......KUZUZANGPO-LA
Welcome back with a Bhutanese good morning. The day is very special as it is 12-12-12. it is the century's last numerically repeated day as the next one is in 01-01-01 (January 021 of 2101). The day needs to be celebrated and in style. Do let us know how you are planning to celebrate the day . Clear skies hovering over the city and the buzz has started as usual since morning, so plan ahead to avoid last minute traffic jams. Now let us take a quick look at today's tidbits collected by our team.
Tollywood's hottest controversy: Tollywood's renowned actress Kushboo gets into another controversy. The bubbly actress was once a symbol of worship in Tamil Nadu, true some of her fans built a temple for her too. Well under these circumstances does she feel divine is the question arising in some chaste Hindus?
The controversy sparked off over a saree with designs of Hindu Gods, worn by the beauty to an event in Hyderabad. Hindu Makkal Katchi has raised the hue that the starlet must ask an open apology on the issue of hurting the sentiments of the community. On the other hand, the bold damsel replied that it was her wish. Adding that leaving so many problems to air and commenting on her saree was really not correct.
Centre washes hands off on T?: The Congress led UPA government's statement only proves its stands on the Telangana issue. In a bid to stay clear of the row Congress throws T bouncer at local leaders. As per R P N Singh Home Minister for state, only unanimity amidst state political parties will deliver bifurcation. Does that mean that the T state formation is nowhere in the anvil? Will all the leaders of the state unanimously agree to the resolution?
Kiran need not worry about DL: By this time most public know about the growing differences between the chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and the Health Minister Dr D L Ravindra Reddy. While the CM is bound to retain him in the cabinet due to pressure from high command, the minister feels he not answerable to the CM but only to the leaders in Delhi. However Kiran need not worry about the controversy as the situation resembles the same across the nation. With uncooperative leaders workinng in the same cabinet.
1.2 lakh litres water cools Naidu's feet enroute Padayatra: TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu on his Vastunna Mee Kosam has crossed nearly 1100 kms across the lengths and breadths of the state to create public awareness over corruption in turn gain mileage at the vote bank for the party in the coming general elections. Due to extensive walking, to remain healthy enroute, the leaders has been advised by doctors to take to mud roads instead of the solid cement or tar roads to avoid joint pains. As per a report as Babu covers a stretch of 20 kms at an average per day, nearly 12 lakh litres of water is sprinkled to keep the roads soft, cool and dust free. According to health experts nearly 3 litres of water is required for a human to be healthy and about a 1000 lts to keep an acre good for farming.
Celebrity Corner: Superstar Rajinikanth celebrates his birthday. Rajini is a man worth admiring for staying clear from controversies while maintaining a balanced life. He is remarkable as an actor, benevolent as a man and philosophical as a learned, on the whole he is the legend of south India with global fame. Wishesh wishes the stalwart a Happy Birthday and prays for his long healthy future.
Entertainment: Sivaji 3D is released across the globe today to mark the birthday of the superstar. Sivaji -the boss by AVM productions was a run away success during its release in the normal version. Shriya Saran shared the screen space with the superstar and sizzled well on screen as the law abiding house wife. Filmmaker Shankar was at the helm of the 2007 released film with A R Rehman doing the music honors. Watch Rajini style in 3D, visual delight to fans.
Tirupati: Devotees influx normal today, however 67,007 pilgrims visited the temple town on Tuesday. In the early hours of the day about 6 compartments are filled and the average darshan time is just four hours.
Amrutha Express derails near Kochi: Amrutha Express derails at Tiruvella near Kochi causing inconvenience to Sabari pilgrims. Railway authorities suspended operations on the Kochi-Kottayam route to clear the derailed train. The derailment took place in the early hours of the day.
Centre announces nine cylinders for domestic users : Central government has bowed to pressure from various parties across the nation and increased the cap on subsidized domestic cylinders from six to nine. However the decision will be shelved for sometime as the Gujarat state is gearing up for general elections.
Day's Importance: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was disintegrated into Russian federation on this day in 1991. Since 1921 the USSR which was a conglomerate of 15 countries was ruled by one head. But after the disintegration they again become individual countries with individual governments. Russia became independent from the USSR as well.
Day's disaster: Sitar Maestro Pundit Ravi Shankar passed away at San Diego, California, USA. He was admitted for breathing disorders in Scripps Memorial Hospital on December 06. The 92 years old legend was survived by wife Sukanya and musician daughters, sitar player Anushka Shankar and singer Norah Jones. The unofficial ambassador of Indian music was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1999. The international celebrity also received three Grammy Awards.
From Bhagavad Gita: Bhagavad Gita is delivered by Lord Sri Krishna to his ardent devotee Arjuna when the latter was shaky to fight his kin in Kurukshetra, the battle field of Pandavas and Kauravas. The book has been a guideline for all circumstances of human life and it has got worldwide admirers. On Tuesday we discussed about the sixteenth chapter, Daivasura-Sampad-Vibhaga Yoga known as the Divine and the Demoniac Natures Defined.
Today we deal with the seventeenth chapter, Sraddhatraya-Vibhaga Yoga known as the Divine and the Three Divisions of Material Existence. The Lord enlightens about the three different types of faith that will lead humans to the ultimate being and would also play a vital role in defining the conscience of each individual. (Wishesh AarKay)
