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| Exclusive Msg Loop from Govind | Views: 1114 |
| May 23, 2005 4:20 am | | Exclusive Msg Loop from Govind | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | Hello WCFCians,
I thought I could keep a separate Msg Loop to keep communicating with the whole lot of fellow WCFCians and hence this separate thread.
May be this can be a kind of blog that I would like to maintain, but then it all depends on how this adds meaning to the group deliberations and actions. I will stop maintaining this, if I find this not useful.
I will continue to be active in other threads that come by.
Govind SrinivasanPrivate Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| May 23, 2005 4:28 am | | I am not able to keep commitments right now | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | Hello,
Due to a medical emergency in the family, I was not able to contribute to the programme we had planned at Perungudi. Considering that I had to rush to Bangalore on a business issue and be there for a couple of days last week, I couldn't keep to the Sunday commitment.
I posted some of you with the developments at the family front. I hope to be back with you with the normal routine asap.
Bear with me please, till then.
Govind SrinivasanPrivate Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| May 28, 2005 4:12 am | | Follow-up actions on the weblinks given by Unny Radhakrishnan | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | Unny Radhakrishnan is a member of WCFC. He is one of the few conscientious people I have met on the net, who are serious about connecting people with information and data for effecting social change - say, catalysts. http://www.ryze.com/view.php?who=Unny
We know how Soeb Fatehi http://www.ryze.com/view.php?who=soeb
has been contributing so much to push WCFC into action, though he is not a resident of Chennai.
Unny joins this virtual catalysts' group. The role of these virtual catalysts is very important for the growth of WCFC and we value them a lot.
Unny had posted a few weblinks recently in one of the threads, asking us to visit them. Here are these weblinks:
http://www.morarkango.com/biotechnology/biological_solutions.html
http://www.morarkango.com/
http://www.skollfoundation.org/
Pl have a look at these weblinks. Serious social change need not be an daunting task any more. This is the meaning that these weblinks give out.
Let us discuss when we meet.
Govind SrinivasanPrivate Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| May 28, 2005 9:48 am | | re: Follow-up actions on the weblinks given by Unny Radhakrishnan | # |
Raghav MK | | Unny,
Thanks for the useful links. Hopefully, I will read them soon. GS, just wanted to tell you to keep up the momentum - we are with ya!
Cheers Private Reply to Raghav MK |
| May 30, 2005 2:47 pm | | Useful weblinks for discussion, deliberation and way forward | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | Here are a few weblinks, which we can use as information and data feed in our discussions TO MAKE CHENNAI A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN.
http://www.indiatogether.org/php/search.php?words=Chennai&x=14&y=8
(If you have a little more time to spend on the net, browse the entire site and get a good lot of meaningful info.)
http://www.nilacharal.com/news/rajan/rajan91.html
(There is full article on WATER MANAGEMENT IN CHENNAI, which should be helpful in sharp discussions)
http://cpreec.org/04_articles/harvesting_rainwater/harvesting_rainwater.html
(Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) is an issue known to most of us. Here is an excellent write-up that can fill the gaps in our understanding on RWH).
http://www.indiaresource.org/issues/water/2003/waterprofiteers.html
(Water profiteering in Chennai - an old article, but still meaningful).
http://www.indiaresource.org/issues/water/2003/knowyourlandfill.html
(Know your landfill poisons - Find out for yourself what are the kind of dreadful poisons that get into landfills - a disaster that is in the offing due to short sightedness of the policy planners and the public).
http://www.discoverwild.org/pallikaranai.htm
(Here is a very detailed report on how the Pallikkaranai wetland is being lost due to reckless garbage dumping. This is a dated article, but I think it still has meaning).
http://www.hindu.com/pp/2005/04/02/stories/2005040200220300.htm
(Well, Pallikaranai wetland has rather worsened, as it appears from this latest news report - April 2005)
More later.
Govind SrinivasanPrivate Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| May 30, 2005 3:53 pm | | The big picture of WATER - Global scenario - Excellent basic input | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | I have not come across a more appealing weblink than the one here, that gives the raw info on the source and scarcity of water from a global context.
http://theme5.waterforfood.org/events/20050329/20050329Water_files/frame.htm
Govind SrinivasanPrivate Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| May 31, 2005 6:53 am | | re: The big picture of WATER - Global scenario - Excellent basic input | # |
N K nayak | | http://autofeed.msn.co.in/pandorav3/output/News/3ce57819-a42f-423f-a6f6-f85d10117a50.aspx
One more such link on water -one of the biggest problem for India's future -in todays Msn news-special story
On chennai it says ""Chennai has been facing a water crisis for years. Some city areas have ceased to get municipal water supply. Most areas depend on wells and water tankers.""
But the real extent of the problem becomes clear when you read
""""Cherrapunjee in Meghalaya, despite receiving the highest rainfall in India, now finds it punishing to feed adequate water to its residents.
The story across the country barring a couple of states is the same: no water, just one or two hours of water supply or poor quality water. And the water table in all cities is rapidly going down """ !!.
Private Reply to N K nayak |
| Jun 06, 2005 8:50 am | | My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | Hello Fellow WCFCians,
My father, in his ripe age of 80 years, is undergoing treatment in the ICU in Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, for multilple organ ailments. He was admitted more than a fortnight back and unfortunately, he is still in the ICU.
His condition remains very critical, though he has consciousness.
As my father requires almost non-stop care, I am not able to make myself available for WCFC activities. I hope I will be able to spring back to my original self shortly. Meanwhile, I request all of you to bear with me and continue to show your active participation in WCFC activities.
Well, we require a Co-ordinator who could reach out people and do an excellent job, to take care of the scheduling of programmes. Some of our WCFC activists are getting married soon and they are busy with their pre-marriage arrangement works. So, I am on the look out for a few committed WCFCians, who could hold the torch and run till I join running along with you all. I am sure that the WCFC activisits, who are getting married soon, will also spring back to action, a little time after settling down in married life.
Cheers!
Govind SrinivasanPrivate Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| Jun 07, 2005 1:12 pm | | re: My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
H@r!$h Vittal | |
Hi Govind,
Our best wishes are with you and your family and your Dad will be remembered in our prayers daily for a speedy recovery.
For my die-hard Chennai-vasis. I am still around and would love to help in joining up with every body to shake things up, to make things better and to TRY this, we need all the support we can get.
I promise to deliver as much time as possible within my small world to this purpose. Private Reply to H@r!$h Vittal |
| Jun 07, 2005 5:27 pm | | re: re: My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
Don't give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half | | Dear Govind,
Count me after July 14 for all acitivites that you ( we) plan..
GS.. Pls also check your PM..
Our time and efforts will definitely be for and with WCFC
With this also remain our prayers for your Father's speedy recovery.
I wish to dedicate my humble services and ideas to WCFC anytime!! I will also involve my Fiance in our novel attempts to make Chennai a better place to live in..
Private Reply to Don't give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half |
| Jun 08, 2005 4:33 am | | re: re: re: My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
Follow your In$tincts! | | Dear GS,
Hoping that your dad gets well soon. I will remember him in my prayers.
We will defintely take some concrete initiatives and bring in change
Regards
Shar Private Reply to Follow your In$tincts! |
| Jun 08, 2005 4:19 pm | | re: re: re: re: My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
Cogito, ergo sum | | Hi Govind,
I pray to the Almighty for your dad's speedy recovery.
Of course, I am always there to keep the WCFC juggernaut rolling...
Vinod Private Reply to Cogito, ergo sum |
| Jun 12, 2005 4:10 pm | | re: re: re: re: re: My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
sushi krishnamoorthi | | Hi. Govind..How is your dad doing now? Hope he is out of critical stage and our prayers are for his speedy recovery. sorry for the delayed response but I was away from my PC for quite sometime now.
all the best' Private Reply to sushi krishnamoorthi |
| Jun 14, 2005 1:30 am | | My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
SOEB FATEHI | | what is this about Govind's Dad's indisposition? Have i missed some? Do wish him a speedy recovery from all Mumbai and me. Private Reply to SOEB FATEHI |
| Jun 14, 2005 5:09 am | | re: My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
deVil's @dVocate;-) | | Hi Govind,
Wishing your father a speedy recovery. my prayers are with you.Private Reply to deVil's @dVocate;-) |
| Jun 20, 2005 3:28 pm | | re: re: My temporary non-availability to WCFC activities | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | P.K. SRINIVASAN, 80 years, passed away on 20.6.2005 at 9.50 AM at Chennai. He was devoted to the cause of maths education, pioneed maths clubs, expos and teacher education meets in India and aborad for 5 decades. He was a patriot by example and he lived for the cause of connecting Mathematician Ramanujan with children. He took pride in being a School Teacher and worked in India, USA and Nigeria. Represented India in International Math Education Meets. Was an invited speaker in Maths Education Conferences in more than 10 countries. Presented with National and State awards for popularization of mathematics. Authored a number of books and articles on Recreational Mathematics, besides being a pioneer in authoring 2 books on Ramanujan, the mathematician. Remained as a man of unshakable principlies and leaves behind his wife, brother, sisters, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, besides a large number of admirers, disciples and fellow-colleagues.
Last respects at his house at 14, 25th Street, Thilliganga Nagar, Chennai 600061 till 2 PM. Cremation at Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium Tuesday, 21st June, between 3 and 4 PM. Phones:98410 36526, 98400 38327, 55875490
Govind Srinivasan
P.K. Srinivasan's eldest son
98410 36526Private Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| Jun 21, 2005 2:51 pm | | THE HINDU ON P.K. SRINIVASAN'S PASSING AWAY | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | Hello,
Just thought I could share with you all about the news published in THE HINDU of 21st June, 2005 about my father's passing away. Though most of you have not seen my father, I am sure that you would be able to gauge what kind of a person he was.
http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/21/stories/2005062102571500.htm
Govind Srinivasan
98410 36526Private Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| Jun 21, 2005 3:23 pm | | re: THE HINDU ON P.K. SRINIVASAN'S PASSING AWAY | # |
Srinivasan K | | Dear Govind Srinivasan
I am sad to hear the sudden demise of your father Sri P K Srinivasan. I saw the Hindu report circulated by you. We have lost a great soul. Kindly convey my deep condolences to your family members. I pray His Almighty to shower His graces on you all to give you mental and physical strength to withstand this great shock
srinivasn
primepoint
94440 50273Private Reply to Srinivasan K |
| Jun 24, 2005 2:31 am | | THE HINDU ON P.K. SRINIVASAN'S PASSING AWAY | # |
SOEB FATEHI | | We pay respect to your late father. Please accept and share with the family our heartfelt condolences.
Private Reply to SOEB FATEHI |
| Jun 26, 2005 7:07 pm | | re: THE HINDU ON P.K. SRINIVASAN'S PASSING AWAY | # |
Cogito, ergo sum | | Dear Govind,
I was really moved to hear your father's demise..I had read the article on that day in the newspaper but did'nt know that he was your father.
Pls accept my respects to that great person..
Regards
VinodPrivate Reply to Cogito, ergo sum |
| Jun 28, 2005 8:30 am | | re: THE HINDU ON P.K. SRINIVASAN'S PASSING AWAY | # |
Aa@rt! | | Dear Govind!!
Hope your doing ok? if there is anything we can do pls let us know.. take care and extremly sorry for your loss!!
AartiPrivate Reply to Aa@rt! |
| Jul 05, 2005 2:48 pm | | I am back to work | # |
Govind Srinivasan | | Hello WCFCians,
Ceremeonial duties arising out of my father's death are over. I am back to work. But the backlog is bewildering and I am trying to cope with it.
I do understand that there is an apparent lull in the WCFC activities. As I have been telling time and again, if we have about 300 members, we will have about 5-6 strong activists and a 15-20 floating number of volunteers. We are now a strong 150!
I can only renew my same old appeal once again. Pl bring at least 1 member a week to the WCFC. Think of the sheer number that we will have, if each of us bring 1 member every week. The bulk of the talent and the sincerity to put the talent to common cause is still remaining outside WCFC. Bring them inside.
I will spring back to my original self in a few weeks time.
Govind SrinivasanPrivate Reply to Govind Srinivasan |
| Jul 13, 2005 10:02 am | | re: I am back to work | # |
Don't give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half | | iam back too..by gods grace my marriage and honeymoon went on really well.. had the time of my life during the last 2 weeks..
but lot of work to catch up.. additional responsiblities in office and at home ( now) shud stimulate more challenges and keep me really busy..
but as i promised iam available for action from 24 th July Sunday
eager to meet with you guys.. Private Reply to Don't give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half |
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