Tuesday, August 16, 2011

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011- Suresh Kumar





Suresh Kumar, affectionately called as Settu , gave the vote of thanks in pure Tamil much to the astonishment of our HM KRS sir ! Once the same guy said...Thamil romba bejaaraa iruku Saar.....now says, nobody will say that he is a Marvari guy.... Sutthamaana Chennai Thamizan ! Vaazga Settu..... Very happy to see you dear ....you are indeed a friend in need ...

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011- Babuji





Our dear Babuji gave a nice narration on couple of incidents of the past during School days and how it helped him shape up in life... Thank you Babuji for your sweet speech.

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011- C.K.Balaji





R.Shankar sang a devotional song and also spoke well about Guru worship. C.K.Balaji took us to another level !

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011- V.S.Parthasarathy





Our dear Pacha doing some correction to set the record straight on certain assumptions on who was the class first during 6th and 7th std . VSP emphasized on the value systems to be in place for the younger generation . Well said VSP


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011-Narasimhan






Narasimha, your admiration for R.J is well known to me. You made my day ! Its a pity that RJ didnt come for the meet. Else, he would have enjoyed every moment of your speech.

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011-K.P.Haran





An emotional speech by dear KPH recollecting his year of entry from another School during 8th standard .what challenges that he faced and how our School helped him build confidence to succeed..... Your narrative was too good KP !

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011- Shri B.Raghuveeran ( BRV ) speaks





Respected BRV sir,


Its unfortunate that we never had the opportunity to get coached underyou but our admiration towards you always will remain . The Zaheer Abbas like appearance is stored permanently in our minds and you were the architect of the Science Lab in the 70s. We salute you Sir with reverance..


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011- V.Sivasubramanian





With all the qualifications >>> IIT , MBA, ICWA and many other merits, our Sivasubbu chose to utilise his skills by serving for Govt of India and is occupying a very high post . You are a principled man , dear Sivasubbu !


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011- Sivaji rules





An amazing speech , rather a flash response by Sivaji after TRB finished his speech. The entire audience gave a thundering applause as he shared his experience . It was spontaneous flow from Sivaji . We salute you dear for where you have reached in life today !

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A batch reunion-14.8.2011-T.R.Balakrishnan speaks







It was time for the Students to share their experiences. TRB took the mike first


and gave a lovely speech ...what followed next was a thunder !


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion - 14.8.2011-Shri A.R. Sir appreciating R.Ganesh







The Bheeshmacharya of our P.S.High School ( North ) , Shri A.Ramachandra Iyer having a brief chat with R.Ganesh. " We are proud of your achievements Ganesh " were the words of appreciation from Shri AR .


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh-J.Vaidyanathan-Rajaram being honoured







R.Ganesh acknowledging the contribution of Pakka Vadhiyam in a concert adding that for a successful concert, 50% credit always should go to the accompanying artists. Vaidy and Rajaram being honoured.


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh-J.Vaidyanathan- Western notes of Shri Harikesanallur Muthaiah Bhagavathar




Monday, August 15, 2011

P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh-J.Vaidyanathan- Thillana




P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh-J.Vaidyanathan-Thenaaga Thithikkum











A pleasant surprise ! R.Ganesh switched over to became a vocalist also and sang this melodious Yamuna Kalyani raga based tamil kriti sung in praise of Goddess Kamakshi


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh-J.Vaidyanathan- Siva Siva Siva Ena Radha-Raga Pantuvarali







A scintillating alapana on the raga Pantuvarali was followed by the famous kriti Siva Siva Siva ena Radha , written by Shri Thyagaraja Swamigal...





Brilliant neraval and Swarams and the entire package was for around 18 minutes.





Vaidy gave an outstanding accompaniment . A 3 minute Thani avarthanam was well played by Vaidy.





The audience were so thrilled and swayed like bees that Sangameswaran and MAP Sir rose up instinctively and instantly the entire hall stood up and gave a standing ovation !


















P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh-J.Vaidyanathan-Vidhiye vaazi Vinayaka vaazi - Raga Nattai




P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh giving an emotional speech







Our dear R.Ganesh giving a heartfelt speech recollecting the glorious School years and the support the School and his parents gave during his formative years to focus on Violin.


P.S.High School-North-1980 -A Batch reunion-14.8.2011-R.Ganesh-J.Vaidyanathan- NinnukoriVarnam- Raga Mohanam

Friday, July 1, 2011

MSV the ultimate king of Melody








What a moment ! While passing through Stthome, I saw the Little Master of South Indian music the Champion of Melody Shri M.S.Viswanathan standing at the entrance of his house...I was cheerfully welcomed by him and a short video on my conversation with him...Truly an unforgettable moment in life !

An evening of our classmates - 1980 P.S.High School ( North )






Its partytime for my classmates on 25th June 2011 at Guindy Race Club Hall. Most of us parted in 1980-82 after we completed 10th standard in P.S.High School ( North ) , Mylapore . Our School topper R.Venkatesh was in India briefly and everyone made it an occasion to meet up after 3 decades...So, one can observe the thrill, happiness and warmth between the 20 plus guys .....a curtain raiser to our main event planned for 14th August 2011.

Very happy to see all the old faces and all enjoying with cheerful smile .......

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Approaching P.S.High School ( North ) from Mundakakanni Amman Kovil Street




My classmate R.Venkatesh walked through Mundakakanni Amman Koil Street to reach our School

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Shri P.N.Seshagiri Rao our class Teacher in P.S.High School ( North ) honoured on 25th June 2011











There is a special place in our hearts for Shri P.N.Seshagiri Rao sir, also affectionately called as PNS. This great man just didnt do teaching only but also was carrying out extra curricular activities on Scout, British Council Library, conducting Quiz programmes, running an innovative mathematics club called Aryabhatta club etc....

PNS the great !



Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Kolapur Mahalakshmi Mandir - 22.4.2011




Kolapur Lake ( Chowpatty )- 22.4.2011




Kolapur has a beautiful Lake named after the famous Chowpatty of Mumbai due to the similarity. We had a nice boating on the lake....


Kolapur Museum- 22nd April 2011



I had been to Kolapur on a pilgrimage . We also covered a Museum wherein the palace of King Sahu Maharaj is being preserved as a Monument. A very good collection. The video is a view from outside...

Friday, April 15, 2011

Grand reunion with our old Class Teachers from P.S.High School ( North )-16th March2011




















































Its the greatest moment of my life ....meeting our dear old School Teachers from P.S.High School ( North ) , Mylapore .....




On the occasion of Upanayanam of my son Aakash, we thought this is the best moment to honour our great Teachers. Accepting my request, all turned up




We were all blessed souls that day..




Its more than 30 years since we parted from our dear School but the fond memories are deeply stored .....




The Black and White photo was taken in 1980 when we were doing 10th standard.




Not only my classmates, there were many seniors, super seniors and juniors too who were thrilled to see their Teachers with the same old charm and energy !!!




These Teachers taught us the basics of life and served selflessly ..........Admirable characters ......




A video with my classmates and School Teachers






Monday, April 11, 2011

Shri K.Ramasubramanian ( K.R.S.) - Our Head Master - P.S.High School North

In March 2011 , I got the unforgettable opportunity of meeting my School former Head Master , the one and only Shri K.Ramasubramanian affectionately called as K.R.S. He was our HM when I studied P.S.High School North between 1975 - 1980 . KRS sir was an outstanding Teacher on Mathematics and the way he used to teach us even tougher aspects through simple approach is astonishing and strongly etched in our memory ! A great personality and an admirable character. We all owe our success to our respectable School Teachers

Friday, March 25, 2011

Mylapore Kapaleeshwarar Radham - 15.3.2011

Happened to pass by the famous Kapaleeswarar temple and got a glimpse of the Radham which was being decorated for the Ther oorvalam on 16th March 2011. The God will take a full round of the 4 streets called Maadaveedhi and will settle down at the origin point. Will give dharshan from the Dias adjacent to the Radham for the rest of the day . Fond memories of Mylapore continues.............