tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post3093375946204679311..comments2023-09-09T14:52:23.521+05:30Comments on Redefining Oblivion © ®: Dirty OotyRakesh Vanamalihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-64413968108213022792010-02-13T15:52:04.338+05:302010-02-13T15:52:04.338+05:30DI
Yes, its the people who are creating the prob...DI <br /><br />Yes, its the people who are creating the problem much more than the lack of action from the authorities!<br /><br />This needs a change of mindset, which looks like an impossibility!<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-62757764288754833892010-02-13T15:35:04.076+05:302010-02-13T15:35:04.076+05:30More than the authorities who are not doing anythi...More than the authorities who are not doing anything about cleaning the place, we ought to look at the people who are dis-regarding the basic sense of cleanliness when they are putting all those waste in public places. I think the nation can only go to the level of where and what its people want it to go...<br /><br />Destination InfinityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-31524457183583765272010-02-11T08:09:49.105+05:302010-02-11T08:09:49.105+05:30Samby
Yessir! Gone is the regal elegance and char...Samby<br /><br />Yessir! Gone is the regal elegance and charm that were associated with the hills.......I sometimes wonder if I could reverse the entire thing back to the 30s or 40s perhaps! Blissful eh?<br /><br />And yes, quite like you think, I too believe that things are only headed for the worse - the worst, is yet to come! Just praying that I go away before that! Wanna die young and strong, looking at the mountains and talking to the trees! <br /><br />Had enuf! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-66829283625780205972010-02-11T08:07:19.982+05:302010-02-11T08:07:19.982+05:30Survivor
Damn right you are! Bang on!
Money is...Survivor <br /><br />Damn right you are! Bang on! <br /><br />Money is the name of the game pal! And thats what folks are scurrying after, milking tourists in he garb of taking then closer to heaven when the gullible know not that they are taken closer to hell instead! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-78841278204493035812010-02-10T22:33:34.078+05:302010-02-10T22:33:34.078+05:30Judging by the other comments and our talk a day b...Judging by the other comments and our talk a day back, I guess by now yot might have realised that its not just Ooty, its everywhere...<br /><br />You can see little shacks over the hills in Manali and Shimla and the hills are bald in D'dun. Kashmir valley is still so beautiful Rakesh, but not as before, its Katrina not Maharani Gayatri Devi so to speak. Still pretty but not what it was, and probably it will never be...<br /><br />I am a die hard optimist my man, but I just think the things are only going to worsen as time goes... North east... Sigh...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-73548675986119452592010-02-10T18:59:00.996+05:302010-02-10T18:59:00.996+05:30The irony is that whenever a spot is declared as T...The irony is that whenever a spot is declared as Tourism spot it goes on to deteriorate as everyone tries to make money of the status the spot achieved.Tall Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209792646136367498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-27179168951169569672010-02-09T22:12:54.647+05:302010-02-09T22:12:54.647+05:30Praveen
Yes, but why are we so callous? Without a...Praveen<br /><br />Yes, but why are we so callous? Without any regard for the environment that we live in! <br /><br />Its strange, sad, disgusting and worrying - all at the same time! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-1290587189967725012010-02-09T22:11:52.498+05:302010-02-09T22:11:52.498+05:30Vishwanath Sir
The sad part is there is a very s...Vishwanath Sir <br /><br />The sad part is there is a very strong pro construction lobby here that cannot be countered. Worse still, all the influential people are part of that bandwagon! <br /><br />Maybe awareness and a constant outline program of how the climate change is impacting us along with the growing problems as a result of deforestation and construction need to be showcased! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-17257088290553689252010-02-09T21:35:57.565+05:302010-02-09T21:35:57.565+05:30really sad to hear the state of this heavenly plac...really sad to hear the state of this heavenly place..<br />infact this is the case with almost all tourist locations in India..<br />its really disheartening to see people littering even under the boards that scream 'dont litter'Praveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538230438211738198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-76387416655052096692010-02-09T17:58:16.170+05:302010-02-09T17:58:16.170+05:30Why dont you start a "Ooty Kapathungal Club&q...Why dont you start a "Ooty Kapathungal Club" which ropes in influential people and committed workers who will help change things?Vishwanath Seshadrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16817480226576393730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-22727366299947413472010-02-09T12:15:59.455+05:302010-02-09T12:15:59.455+05:30Rajesh
Yes, we are to blame for the manner our e...Rajesh <br /><br />Yes, we are to blame for the manner our environment is today! And I do agree with you - we truly lack a sense of belonging! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-44376032734469492302010-02-09T12:11:33.652+05:302010-02-09T12:11:33.652+05:30We have to blame only ourselves for the mess we ha...We have to blame only ourselves for the mess we have created. If one thinks the place belongs to him the city will be definitely clean. <br /><br />When people go out of India they try to keep that city when clean. But when they return back to India they are back to their old ways.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-86005107933737403112010-02-09T07:45:47.054+05:302010-02-09T07:45:47.054+05:30Anya
My pleasure always! I'm glad you visit ...Anya <br /><br />My pleasure always! I'm glad you visit and leave your observations, which I find very encouraging and supportive!<br /><br />Hug ur lil kitty for me ;)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-35943924332303941442010-02-08T23:07:12.124+05:302010-02-08T23:07:12.124+05:30Sorry Rakesh
It was to early this morning
thanks f...Sorry Rakesh<br />It was to early this morning<br />thanks for explain it to me !!!<br /><br />:-)Anyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628814282192212442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-52095365819315914902010-02-08T22:50:47.213+05:302010-02-08T22:50:47.213+05:30it remains, always remains :)
wishes,
devikait remains, always remains :)<br /><br />wishes, <br />devikaDevika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-40336652729956599262010-02-08T22:49:01.953+05:302010-02-08T22:49:01.953+05:30Lol! :)
And thanks for your wishes and prayers C...Lol! :) <br /><br />And thanks for your wishes and prayers Chechi! Means a lot to us!Rakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-74440162149059424822010-02-08T22:48:00.067+05:302010-02-08T22:48:00.067+05:30hahaha!! :)) I don't expect anything else from...hahaha!! :)) I don't expect anything else from boys :)<br /><br />And yes, good to know she is fine better and will be back with you all :)<br /><br />wishes, <br />devikaDevika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-85365626477335282612010-02-08T22:42:27.272+05:302010-02-08T22:42:27.272+05:30Shes doing much better Chechi! And is expected to ...Shes doing much better Chechi! And is expected to return by March! <br /><br />And well abt, interests in gardening..... I certainly do! Love to take good pictures of it and thats it ;) <br /><br />Thats my standard response to Mum when she'd ask me to give her a helping hand! ;)<br /><br />Now now, you'll be wondering "what a brat." ;)Rakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-54670316660839591232010-02-08T22:30:39.031+05:302010-02-08T22:30:39.031+05:30Oh, i was just about to ask of her...Hope she is d...Oh, i was just about to ask of her...Hope she is doing well :)<br /><br />Garden -- thats sad -- no interest in gardening, yourself?? :) <br /><br />wishes, <br />devikaDevika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-62322787546413019952010-02-08T22:21:06.925+05:302010-02-08T22:21:06.925+05:30Precisely.....suddenly, everything becomes 'ou...Precisely.....suddenly, everything becomes 'our' business! <br /><br />I do hope that Ooty retains its old charm! <br /><br />And Chechi, since Amma is not around, her garden has been unkempt too! :(Rakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-48487346863381885232010-02-08T22:10:33.432+05:302010-02-08T22:10:33.432+05:30The problem is that we just can't help ourselv...The problem is that we just can't help ourselves from passing comments on anything that passes us -- to scrutinize and to talk too much has become a way of life for us - even when we know we can't do anything about it, <br /><br />ofcourse what needs to be talked needs to be talked...if it is followed by some positive action, it could be very positive for all, <br /><br />Hope your home in Ooty keeps its charm, if not whole of Ooty....Post pictures of your Mom's garden this season -- remember last years :)<br /><br />wishes, <br />devikaDevika Jyothihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349153846127145464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-81895342587393799412010-02-08T21:58:54.036+05:302010-02-08T21:58:54.036+05:30Peter
Good to hear from you!
Yes, India is unde...Peter<br /><br />Good to hear from you! <br /><br />Yes, India is under a tremendous amount of pressure to provide housing to its billions, who are fast duplication and this has caused serious repercussions on the ecology, which is going from bad to worse and worser! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-69728878160668245382010-02-08T21:56:55.065+05:302010-02-08T21:56:55.065+05:30Jeevan
Bang on! People's mindsets need to cha...Jeevan<br /><br />Bang on! People's mindsets need to change for the better with the idea and urge to impress upon conservation.....! <br /><br />But then, we are who we are! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-44284432857949825522010-02-08T21:56:01.017+05:302010-02-08T21:56:01.017+05:30Sleeping Beauty
East India is paradise I hear! Bu...Sleeping Beauty<br /><br />East India is paradise I hear! But for something creepy as this to happen there - it surely is sad! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28800572.post-90278694213235510902010-02-08T21:55:13.382+05:302010-02-08T21:55:13.382+05:30Anya
Lol! I must tell you that this post if hard...Anya <br /><br />Lol! I must tell you that this post if hardly political...... it is about the ecology of Ooty that is rapidly being destroyed! Pretty soon, from hill station this would become hell station and that would be seriously very sad! <br /><br />RakeshRakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.com