Monday, June 30, 2008

BUSES' PURCHASE PROSPECTS * USA - Governor hands S.D. $9 million for new buses travel agency in chennai

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced the statewide distribution of $136 million in transportation bond money, including $9 million to replace old buses in San Diego

San Diego,CAL,USA -San Diego Union Tribune, by John Marelius -June 11, 2008 : -- ... “By investing in transit projects across the state, we can stimulate the economy, reduce traffic congestion and protect the environment by reducing greenhouse emissions,” Schwarzenegger told a news conference at the Fashion Valley Transit Center as sleek red trolleys glided by overhead... “The funding of these projects will encourage the use of public transit and give Californians an alternative to rising gas prices,” he added... Harry Mathis, chairman of the Metropolitan Transit System board of directors, said the $9 million appropriation would be used to replace old diesel-burning buses with cleaner-burning new ones that are more fuel efficient...
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Failing Buses * Australia - Brake concerns on bendy buses travel agents chennai

Sydney,Australia -News.com.au -June 20, 2008: -- Sydney bus drivers are demanding 80 new $650,000 bendy buses be withdrawn from services because their brakes have been failing for almost a year... The drivers have reported the sudden locking of the brakes to the State Transit Authority (STA) since September last year, but the Volvo buses have continued to navigate routes around the northern beaches, eastern suburbs and Victoria Road... The reports, which total more than 70, all describe drivers having to slam on the brakes when normal pressure is ineffective, knocking passengers off their feet...


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Sunday, June 29, 2008

Cost-cutting * USA - Bus plan to save RDA $238,000 5 star hotels chennai

Chicago,ILL,USA -Post-Tribune by Erik Potter -June 18, 2008: -- The Regional Development Authority approved cost-cutting changes in Valparaiso's Chicago bus service plan that will save the RDA $238,000... The alterations, given initial approval last week, mean the RDA will purchase the land for the parking lot and station, while the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission will order the buses, a reversal from previous plans... The RDA will still put up the $440,000 local share for the buses, plus about $1.4 million for land purchasing and street improvements...
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Fwd: Donkey & maths travel masters chennai



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: K. N. RAMESH <knramesh@gmail.com>
Date: Mar 14, 2008 9:03 PM
Subject: Donkey & maths
To:

Modern Math

Equation 1

Human = eat + sleep + work + enjoy

Donkey = eat + sleep

Therefore,

Human = Donkey + work + enjoy

if, Human - enjoy = Donkey + work

In other words,

Human that doesn't enjoy = Donkey that works (Eqn 1)

******************************************************

Equation 2

Men = eat + sleep + earn money

Donkeys = eat + sleep

Therefore, Men = Donkeys + earn money (Eqn 2)

If Men - earn money = Donkeys

In other words,

Men that don't earn money = Donkeys (Eqn 3)

******************************************************

Equation 3

Women = eat + sleep + spend

Donkeys = eat + sleep

Therefore, Women = Donkeys + spend (Eqn 4)

If, Women - spend = Donkeys

In other words,

Women that don't spend = Donkeys (Eqn 5)

******************************************************

To Conclude:

>From Eqn 3 and Eqn 5
Men that don't earn money = Women that don't spend
So,
Men earn money not to let women become Donkeys! (Postulate 1)

Women spend not to let men become Donkeys! (Postulate 2)
From Eqn 2 + Eqn 4, we have
Men + Women = Donkeys + earn money + Donkeys + spend
From Postulates 1 and 2, we can conclude

Man + Woman = 2 Donkeys

And the Donkeys live happily ever after!

knr

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Friday, June 27, 2008

School Buses * USA - Commuters May Soon Ride These One To Work map of chennai

A plan would use school buses sitting idle during the summer months, to help transport commuters



Cincinnati,OH,USA -WKRC TV Cincinnati -16 June 2008: -- Soaring gas prices and dirty air... those are just two of the reasons you're being urged to take the bus this summer. We've heard this all before -- but apparently not enough are getting the message. So a meeting today will try to find more alternatives for public transportation in greater Cincinnati... A plan introduced by Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune would use school buses, sitting idle during the summer months, to help transport commuters... Portune also met with Butler County Commissioners to push for creation of a multi-county transit authority for suburban bus lines... (Photo: Metro Bus Station ) (See Video)
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HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY hotels in chennai india

Dear members I'm including anniversaries as another column in our blog. Please e mail to me if I have missed out anybody's birthday or anniversaries. By the way

17th May is 27th wedding anniversary of Dr Vijayakumar & Mrs Nachammal,

10th May
was 50th anniversary of Mr & Mrs Nachimuthu and

14th May
was 8th Anniversary of Sukumar & Ching Ching.



HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL




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BUSMAKERS NEWS * Australia - Drivers in revolt over bus brakes all india travel agency chennai

The brakes on 80 new Volvo buses have been failing randomly for short bursts in a string of incidents that have injured passengers and placed the public at risk


Mount Isa,Queensland,Australia -The North West Star, by LINTON BESSER -20 June 2008: -- ... according to scores of driver reports seen by the Herald... Drivers warned State Transit Authority management as early as last September that the brakes were not slowing the buses properly before suddenly locking up... But the buses, each worth $650,000, have continued to ply routes along the northern beaches, in the eastern suburbs and along Victoria Road. The drivers are demanding the buses be withdrawn from service... A revenue protection officer was knocked to the floor of a Volvo bus that abruptly locked up last week. At least two passengers have been injured in similar incidents... Volvo and the State Transit Authority say the buses are safe and blame drivers for not adapting to them. But the buses have been in service for 18 months, and complaints have intensified... He said he was aware of the reports dating back to last year, but that numerous tests - including a 53-day trial - had been unable to replicate the problem... Late yesterday, the transit authority agreed to a union request to shorten the trial to 45 days...

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BUSMAKERS' NEWS * WORLDWIDE chennai india tourism

* Germany - Daimler AG spokesman will head its bus unit



Stuttgart,Germany -Manager Magazin/The Detroit News (Detroit,MICH,USA) -27 June 2008: -- Daimler AG's chief spokesman Hartmut Schick will head the Stuttgart, Germany-based automaker's bus business starting in January, according to the German monthly Manager Magazin. Daimler recently said that Schick, the company's communications chief for nearly seven years, would leave that position and take an operational job at the car and truck manufacturer...
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Its purely to put down my IDIOSYNCRATIC thoughts....

Just to give vent to the innumerous feelings that are hovering in this hugely complex thing called - HUMAN BRAIN

Just to deviate and move beyond my presumed image that is confined within the limits formality and experience the thrill and excitement of WRITING..without any bounds, without any limits, full of feelings both bright and dark

To let go off my defences that stand as a guard and filter my thoughts



Philosophy apart.....on a lighter note its a step to fuel my interests in creative writing :-)
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Indian Intelligence Agency to probe Tripura Minister's alleged nexus with HUJI militant start hotels in chennai

AGARTALA: The Tripura government has ordered a CID inquiry into the alleged nexus between Bangladeshi arms dealer,Mamun Mia and Tripura Minister Sahid Chowdhury who resigned as the State Food and Minority Affairs Minister on Thursday, official sources said on Saturday.



A five-member CID team, headed by DSP Priya Lal Majumder, would also interact with West Bengal CID, which provided the the information about Mia and seek information about the present status of investigation in the neighbouring state.



The CID would also investigate how the Bangladeshi National, who is alleged to be a member of the Harkat-ul-jihadi-islami, could live in India without a valid passport and obtain a permanent resident certificate in Tripura, the sources said.



A team of CID personnel of West Bengal and Tripura police arrested Mia from a house at Ramnagar area here on March 28. He was flown to Kolkata the next day on transit remand.



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NEW BUSES * USA - Megabus launches double-decker buses tourist places near chennai

Boston,CT,USA -The Boston Globe, by Paul S. Makishima -June 17, 2008: -- Megabus, they of the clan that offers free Wi-Fi and Net fares as low as $1, is introducing double-decker buses on its New York to Washington run... How cool is that... Megabus, whose parent Coach also owns Gray Line New York Sightseeing, says it's the first company in the United States to use double-deckers for city-to-city travel... Company representatives say that the tall guys will be available on the Boston-New York route sometime in the next four months. Stay tuned...





* India - 700 more buses for public transport - Most of them will serve city, suburban areas



Chennai,India -The Hindu, by R.K. Radhakrishnan -16 June 2008: -- In just about 40 days from now, the first batch of the planned additional 700 buses will be added to State transport corporations, making it the second largest addition in a single stroke in recent times... Most of the buses will serve city and suburban areas, while some will be allocated to towns that are in dire need of augmentation of services. The buses had been added to the city roads with the financial help of the government but the Transport Minister said his department was trying to garner more revenue without resorting to increase in bus fares... The accumulated losses and the operating losses were reasons for considerable worry though, he said...
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PASSENGERS' CLAIM * UK - Concern at 'life-line' bus cuts international travel agents in chennai

Cuts to a rural bus service will leave many without a link to nearby towns for work and shopping, it is claimed



Gwynedd ,UK -BBC News -11 June 2008: -- One woman said she collected 250 names on a petition demanding the number 38 service, between Barmouth and Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, is protected... Sarah Gilbert said many would be left stranded if the service was cut... A spokesman for Gwynedd County Council said a review of public transport had been held recently and the new 38 service would reflect this... (Picture: The bus service runs 10 times a day each way at present)
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Docile pitch, yet a memorable match travel agencies chennai

Previous test matches in Chepauk MAC stadium have been a real test of skill for both batsmen and bowlers. Think back to the tied test against Australia in 1986 or the agonising loss to Pakistan in 1999. But this time around, the pitch has been a feather bed till now, late into the 4th day. [...]
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School Buses * USA - Commuters May Soon Ride These One To Work all india travel agency chennai

A plan would use school buses sitting idle during the summer months, to help transport commuters



Cincinnati,OH,USA -WKRC TV Cincinnati -16 June 2008: -- Soaring gas prices and dirty air... those are just two of the reasons you're being urged to take the bus this summer. We've heard this all before -- but apparently not enough are getting the message. So a meeting today will try to find more alternatives for public transportation in greater Cincinnati... A plan introduced by Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune would use school buses, sitting idle during the summer months, to help transport commuters... Portune also met with Butler County Commissioners to push for creation of a multi-county transit authority for suburban bus lines... (Photo: Metro Bus Station ) (See Video)
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BUSES' RENTAL PROSPECTS * Thailand - Cabinet okay sought for new bus fleet travel agent chennai

6,000 NGV buses to replace old diesels



Bangkok,Thailand -The Bangkok Post, by AMORNRAT MAHITTHIROOK -10 June 2008: -- The Transport Ministry will today seek cabinet approval for the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority's (BMTA) 110-billion-baht plan to lease 6,000 new gas-fuelled, air-conditioned buses for 10 years to replace its 3,100 old diesel-fueled ordinary buses... Deputy Transport Minister Songsak Thongsri said yesterday the leasing plan was part of a project to rehabilitate the loss-ridden city bus organisation... The new gas-fuelled buses will be introduced next May together with electronic ticketing, a GPS-based bus-locating system and a new fare rate that is expected to finally free the state enterprise of its heavy debt burden... With the cabinet's approval, the BMTA will call bids and select a single bus lessor to supply 6,000 buses, he said. The lessor will also be contracted to maintain the buses and to install an electronic ticket system, a surveillance camera system, and 22 new bus depots with NGV filling stations... Mr Songsak insisted that the rental would cost the BMTA less than buying new buses. The total rent is estimated at 110.16 billion baht for 10 years...
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: K. N. RAMESH <knramesh@gmail.com>
Date: Mar 14, 2008 9:03 PM
Subject: Donkey & maths
To:

Modern Math

Equation 1

Human = eat + sleep + work + enjoy

Donkey = eat + sleep

Therefore,

Human = Donkey + work + enjoy

if, Human - enjoy = Donkey + work

In other words,

Human that doesn't enjoy = Donkey that works (Eqn 1)

******************************************************

Equation 2

Men = eat + sleep + earn money

Donkeys = eat + sleep

Therefore, Men = Donkeys + earn money (Eqn 2)

If Men - earn money = Donkeys

In other words,

Men that don't earn money = Donkeys (Eqn 3)

******************************************************

Equation 3

Women = eat + sleep + spend

Donkeys = eat + sleep

Therefore, Women = Donkeys + spend (Eqn 4)

If, Women - spend = Donkeys

In other words,

Women that don't spend = Donkeys (Eqn 5)

******************************************************

To Conclude:

>From Eqn 3 and Eqn 5
Men that don't earn money = Women that don't spend
So,
Men earn money not to let women become Donkeys! (Postulate 1)

Women spend not to let men become Donkeys! (Postulate 2)
From Eqn 2 + Eqn 4, we have
Men + Women = Donkeys + earn money + Donkeys + spend
From Postulates 1 and 2, we can conclude

Man + Woman = 2 Donkeys

And the Donkeys live happily ever after!

knr

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Culture of Kerala travel agents in chennai

Kerala is a unique travel destination. In addition to placid backwaters, verdant mangroves, Ayurvedic expertise and glistening beaches, Kerala also boasts of a rich and diverse cultural heritage. With many people from several communities and religions living in this state along the west coast of South India, Kerala is a meeting point of various cultures. However, by and large, its culture, lifestyle artistic forms, beliefs, and civilization are Dravidian.



Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and Jews also inhabit the state and have influenced the culture of Kerala in big and small ways. The official language of the state is Malayalam. Kerala is the only state in India to boast of a 100% literacy rate. This has given the people of Kerala a modern outlook and intellectual background. The people take a fond interest in education, art, Ayurveda, dance and music. Fairs and festivals are also joyously celebrated here.



Kathakali is the most popular dance form associated with Kerala. It combines performing art forms such as opera, ballet, masque, and pantomime. An intensely enjoyable experience, a Kathakali performance is a traditional way of displaying dance, music, drama, color, and expressions beautifully. In a Kathakali performance we can see a marriage of “Katha” meaning story and “Kali” meaning performance. Other dance forms of Kerala are Mohiniattam, Oppanna, Thullal, Koodiyattom, Thiruvathirakali, Kakkarishi Natakom, and Chavittunatakom.



Kalaripayattu is an ancient form of martial arts that hails the gods and the warriors. This form of martial arts requires great skill, flexibility and dedication on part of the performer. Many people in South India also see it as a great way to stay in shape and enjoy mental and physical harmony.



Another important aspect of the culture of Kerala is its close association with the ancient Indian science of healing, Ayurveda. Today, Ayurveda is practiced most abundantly and seriously in Kerala. A major chunk of the country’s renowned Ayurveda resorts and masters are located in Kerala.



Tourism is also part and parcel of the culture of Kerala. Forever bustling with tourists, Kerala is among the most popular destinations of India. People visit this state, also known as “God’s Own Country”, for sundry reasons. Some flock to Kerala for its glorious beaches, to get Ayurvedic treatments, some cruise on its backwaters while others explore mangroves and savor the spicy Kerala cuisine. The people of Kerala are very friendly and open their arms wide for tourists.

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BUS LANES * Ireland - Dublin operating hours extension proposed travel agents in chennai

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BUSMAKERS' NEWS * USA - Daimler bus unit cutting 190 jobs travel agency chennai

Thomas Built Buses will eliminate 190 jobs from its Triad-area work force of nearly 1,600



Charlotte,NC,USA -The Charlotte Business Journal -June 10, 2008: -- ... According to a report in the High Point Enterprise, the first cuts were made Monday at the school bus manufacturer's plant in High Point, and layoffs will continue throughout the month, a company spokeswoman told the newspaper... Thomas Built is owned by Daimler Trucks North America, formerly known as Freightliner... Company officials blamed the weak economy for a slump in new bus orders... In April, Daimler Trucks announced plans to cut about 1,500 jobs this month at the Rowan plant, with the 2,900-employee operation cutting back to a single shift from two. The plant had already been operating on a periodic shutdown basis since April 2007, with the company citing higher product costs associated with implementing new federal standards for diesel-engine emissions. A weakening economy contributed to the Rowan cutback as well...
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Panguni Uthiram Festival 2008 at Srirangam tourist places in chennai

Lord Ranganatha meets his beloved in Uraiyur, while an angry and upset Goddess Ranganayaki shuts the door on Him





On Friday 21st March 2008, un-seasonal rains greeted this year’s Panguni Uthiram festival in Srirangam.



The Serthi Story

The story goes that Goddess Ranganayaki of Srirangam had learnt, through her friends, about Namperumal’s (the Utsavar deity of Lord Ranganatha) trip,earlier in the week, to Uraiyur to meet his beloved Kamalavalli Naachiyar and the presentation of his ring to her. This angered Goddess Ranganayaki and she was waiting for a chance to express her unhappiness on the Lord.



(On Tuesday 18th March 2008, NamPerumal left Srirangam on a 6 km - 7 hour trip across River Cauvery to meets Goddess Kamalavalli for ‘Kalyana Utsavam’festivities at Uraiyur. On this auspicious 5th day in the Tamil Calendar month of Panguni, the entire marriage formalities between Lord Ranganatha and Goddess Kamalavalli was enacted at the Uraiyur Divya Desam).



A couple of days after his return from Uraiyur, on the occasion of Panguni Uthiram, NamPerumal plans a visit to meet the Goddess at her Sannidhi at the Northern entrance of Srirangam temple.



NamPerumal’s Uthirai and Chithirai Veedhi Procession called off

While the normal practice is for Namperumal to go around, at 6am, the Chitrai and Uthirai streets to meet the devotees and collect money to buy a ring (so he could escape the wrath of Goddess Ranganaayaki), the unexpected rains meant that the devotees had to meet Namperumal at the Ranga Vilas Mandapam inside the temple, amidst the chanting of Divya Prabhandham.



NamPerumal denied entry into Thaayar Sannidhi



At 930am, NamPerumal reached the Thaayar Sannidhi, through the Nandavanam on the western side, to meet the Goddess. However, to his shock, Goddess Ranganayaki shut the door on the Lord and refused to allow him entry into the Sannidhi. The faster he tried to enter the Sannidhi, the quicker the door shut on him and with greater intensity each time. Adding insult to injury, the Lord was pelted with butter by the priests of the Goddess and one found smudged faces all around on the Lord’s side.



Araiyar as the mediator

The Araiyars of Srirangam were brought in to act as mediators in the war of words between Lord Ranganatha and Goddess Ranganaayaki (represented by Pandari).

(Araiyars are descendents of Nathamuni, who is said to have introduced the Araiyar Sevai. It is believed that Lord Ranganatha himself gave the Araiyars the right to perform the unique musical chanting at the temples and presented them with the cone-like red/green cap, two cymbals and the sacred garland (which they wear around their neck when they perform). Araiyars have been bestowed the special right to start as well as end the Paasurams in Vaishnavite temples through their special song and dance sequence. The Araiyars first recite the Paasuram, then explain its inner meaning and finally perform the Abhinayam, a unique art/dance performance with their hands and legs explaining the Paasurams with special musical effect).



The Araiyars recreated the debate scene, enacted the Azhvaar Paasuram and then explained its message in a simple language, which drew applause from the 1000s of devotees who had gathered inside the Thaayar Sannadhi.



During the 90 minute period on Friday morning, the Araiyars took the message from NamPerumal(waiting outside at the entrance of the Thaayar Sannidhi) and enacted it to the Panduri, who were representing the Thaayar. And the Araiyars took back Thaayar’s replies back to NamPerumal.



And they had to do this on 5 occasions before a settlement could be arrived at between the angry Thaayar and the pleading NamPerumal.



Intense Debate between NamPerumal and Ranganaayaki enacted by Araiyars



Goddess : Where did you go? Why is the Lord’s face full of Kungumam and wearing a tired look

NamPerumal : I have actually been out helping the Devas defeat the Asuras and hunting in the forest. That’s the reason for my delay



Not convinced with his reasoning, Goddess puts forth the next question (and with a lot of suspicion)



Goddess : I heard you went to Uraiyur

NamPerumal : (With a blushing face) I have neither seen nor heard Uraiyur



Goddess :But why is your face tired and worn out, like you have had a long trip. I ask you to go back and not come here. Those are inside shall remain inside my Sannidhi and those who are outside need not come in.

NamPerumal : (once again blushing) As I said, I have been out helping devotees be protected from the Asuras.



Goddess : Where is your ring then. Have you given it to someone? I do not want you inside my Sannidhi

NamPerumal : (An embarrassed look) I lost it while going behind a demon in the forest. I will search and find it



Goddess : I am not convinced with any of your answers. Please go back. Do not enter my Sannidhi

Lord : Everything I am saying is true. Whenever there is a fight and two parties do not come to an understanding, it is said that ‘Sathya Pramaanam’ (Promises) is accepted. I am willing to promise on the ocean, mountain, fire or by putting my hand inside the snake pit



Goddess : (Laughing off his promises) How difficult are these promises. These are nothing for you – you reside in the ocean (Paarkadal) and you sleep on the Snake



NamPerumal : I accept all my mistakes. Can you please stop embarrassing me in front of everyone and accept me

Goddess : I accept you as advised by NammAzhvaar- ‘Nambal NammAzhvaar Sonnapadiyaale Ungalai Etrukondom’ (Lord, I accept you and allow you inside my Sannidhi as reasoned out and directed by NammAzhvaar)



NAMMAZHVAAR



This heated debate between the Lord and the Goddess and way it ends, with Goddess accepting Lord NamPerumal again, showcases to the world the beautiful relationship between a husband and a wife, the differences of opinion, the fights and the adjustments one has to make in a relationship for it to succeed.



This event also showcases the regard one must have for elders and the role they play in our lives. This can be seen from the fact that despite being angry and upset at Lord Ranganatha’s behaviour, Goddess Ranganayaki listens to the words of NammAzhvaar and the respect she has for him makes her forgive the Lord and accept him once again. This event is a great lesson for one to follow in this fast paced world where ego seems to play a part in relationships among family members and friends.



With the settlement arrived, Lord NamPerumal entered the Thaayar Sannidhi at 11.30am and went into the ‘Serthi Mandapam’ and for the only time in the year was seen together with Ranganaayaki Thaayar.



10.30pm - Chinna Perumal night procession to Kollidam



It is a tradition that ‘Chinna Perumal’ goes on a procession to the Coloroon at 10.30pm on the Panguni Uthiram night. After Vedic Recital and distribution of sacred water, Chinna Perumal is brought to the Serthi Mandapam to be seated alongside NamPerumal and Ranganaayaki. However, with the Coloroon surprisingly running full in March, Chinna Perumal’s procession had to stop at the temple tank opposite the Paramapada Vaasal.



First time in over 35 years

NamPerumal was to have also taken a procession to the Yelakarai Mandapam on the eve of Panguni Uthiram. This too could not happen because of the rains. Priests at the temple say that this is the first time in over 35 years that this procession of Chinna Perumal to Coloroon and NamPerumal to Elakarai Mandapam has not taken place.



Recital of 16 Paasurams by Araiyar

At 3am on Saturday 22nd March 2008, Araiyar Sampath Kumar, in another pleasing performance, rendered 16 Paasurams of Naatha Muni praising Lord NamPerumal and Goddess Ranganaayaki at the Serthi Mandapam. NamPerumal’s dress was changed 18 times on the night and he was seen in different attires through the night. Special poojas were performed at the Serthi Mandapam which went on till Saturday morning.



(Araiyars are paid 2 Annas- 12 paise- for their sterling 'settlement of fight' performance on the Panguni Uthiram day. They do not take any salary from the temple and perform the ‘Araiyar Sevai’ as a service to the Lord. Quite a remarkable service!!!).



This is the only day in the year where Lord Ranganatha and Goddess Ranganayaki are seen together and hence this is a very sacred occasion. It is believed that a visit to the Srirangam temple on this day will relieve one of all sins and the Lord and Goddess are said to forgive devotees for all their wrongs.



The day after Panguni Uthiram

Early morning on Saturday 22nd March 2008, Goddess Ranganayaki went back into her Sannidhi and Lord Ranganatha bid good bye to her for another year. At 10.30am (delayed as a result of the rain), Lord NamPerumal came on a Chariot Procession through the four Uthirai streets and by evening was back in the sanctum.





The 3rd week of March culminating in Panguni Uthiram was eventful with NamPerumal crossing the Cauvery to meet his beloved Kamalavalli in Uraiyur and then returning to the Srirangam temple to find Ranganaayaki Thaayar denying him entry into her Sannidhi. Sanity was restored with the greatest of the Azhvaars, NammAzhvaar, directing Thaayar to accept the Lord. Notwithstanding the rains, this year’s Panguni Uthiram festival witnessed the biggest crowd in several years (queues ran up to Paramapada Vaasal) and devotees staying back through the night to listen to Divya Prabhandam recital and the Thirumanjanam at the Serthi Mandapam.
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CHEAP BUSES * USA - Banishing buses to L'Enfant chennai tourist places

Washington,DC,USA -The Examiner /The Greater Greater Washington -19 June 2008: -- DDOT is planning to force all low-cost bus carriers, like Bolt Bus, DC2NY, and the Chinatown buses to stop loading in Chinatown and at various other spots around the city (a few pick up in Dupont Circle), reports the Examiner... Instead, all buses will have to load and unload at a special zone at 10th and D Southwest, right by the L'Enfant Metro... (Photo by mattlehrer on Flickr)
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Gas Prices Increase * USA - More Inland commuters use public transit chennai tourist spots

Riverside,CA,USA -The Press-Enterprise, by DUG BEGLEY -June 10, 2008: -- ... As more people make the leap to public transit, however, Inland transit agencies are scrambling to meet the demand without seriously increasing their own costs... Inland bus stops are also bustling. Ridership for April was up 12.6 percent overall and it increased more than 40 percent on some commuter lines, according to a Riverside Transit Agency report. Omnitrans in San Bernardino County also reported a 3.6 percent increase in overall bus ridership during April... The Rideshare carpool program managed by the Riverside County Transportation Commission is also busier... John Standiford, the agency's deputy executive director, said calls to the program are up 40 percent for the first four months of 2008, compared with 2007... Many commuters are using public transportation because they're fed up with filling their gas tanks, officials said... (Photo by Silvia Flores / The Press-Enterprise - Arnold McClain, of Moreno Valley, takes the Metrolink to his job in Irvine. It's cheaper to ride the train and have his wife pick him up at the station, he said, than to buy gasoline)
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OVERLOADED BUSES * New Zealand - Police checking for chennai vacation

Police in Christchurch have been cracking down after reports of overloaded buses



Christchurch,New Zealand -TVNZ -Jun 17, 2008: -- ... As high fuel prices drive commuters out of their cars and onto public transport, the extra numbers are putting pressure on the system. The number of people catching the bus has reached a 30-year high and is climbing each month... It's the same in many main centres, with motorists feeling the pinch of petrol prices... The buses are proving so popular that sometimes they have had to skip people and they have to wait for the next bus. But many buses are packing in as many people as possible at one time which has led to police pulling over buses to check if they are being overloaded... Bus operators say there is too much demand and they need time to adjust... And so after years of trying to win more customers, at least for now bus operators feel they are on the road to success... (See Video)
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