Devotion !!

 

Devotee ! …. T Nagar, near Pondy Bazaar (lane leading to Ratna fan house)  !!  Likely that  Somasundaram park  in T Nagar got its name from this temple ..

Om Arunachaleswaraya Namaha :

contrails of a Jet plane !!

 

Contrails of a Jet-plane !!  :  https://youtu.be/1ZCxPhhLizs

  Contrails or vapour trails are line-shaped clouds produced by aircraft engine exhaust or changes in air pressure, typically at aircraft cruising altitudes several kilometres/miles above the Earth's surface. They are composed primarily of water, in the form of ice crystals.

Homage to Mrs Jamuna Bhaskar

 

Homage to Mrs Jamuna Bhaskar

Just received the shocking and sad news of the passing away of Mrs Jamuna Bhaskar following an illness. She was 67!

Tall, fair, with a great command of the English language, caring towards people and possessing immense knowledge without ever boasting about it — she had endeared herself to everyone during her Insurance career, first in PSU and later in Private. A couple of months ago, when I messaged her, she responded, saying that she had not been keeping well and was facing health issues. Yet, her demise today comes as a sudden and terrible shock.

My memories go back to 1986. I was then with Oriental Insurance at CBO 7, Kamala Arcade, controlled by DO 3 at VDS House, Cathedral Road. Tall, young, intelligent and friendly, Ms Jamuna joined Oriental as a Direct Recruit Officer and was posted to DO 3 as an AAO. Initially, she was looking after the Marine Department.

I remember attending her wedding with the handsome AV Bhaskar, an acclaimed still photographer and cinematographer. I also remember her attending my wedding in 1992.

At Oriental, she rose steadily and went on to become the Branch In-charge of the Guindy office. Those were the days when not many women occupied positions at the helm of affairs. In 2002, with private insurers entering the field, she was among the early colleagues to resign from Oriental and move on. She joined Bajaj and made a name for herself in the insurance domain, reaching the higher echelons of the industry.

Meanwhile, I joined RSIL and moved on in my own professional journey. Decades later, I had the golden opportunity to work with her again when I joined Future Generali in 2015. Mrs Jamuna Bhaskar was then in charge of the Tamil Nadu Zone.

She was the real hero of the office. She cared deeply for employees, particularly women colleagues, drove good insurance business and maintained excellent relationships with brokers and major clients. She was firm yet extremely friendly.

In September 2019, she retired happily. The office gave her a rousing farewell because everyone respected and regarded her as one of the most dependable personality  to approach with their grievances and from whom they could seek solace. She championed the cause of employees, ensured appropriate ratings and rewards, and was always willing to listen whenever something was amiss.

My innings at Future Generali was memorable right from the interview until my retirement. The period during which I reported to Mrs Jamuna Bhaskar was particularly special — an association marked by mutual respect, cordiality and warmth. It was, indeed, a golden phase of my professional life.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she was a deeply caring and considerate mother and a devoted family person. She took care of her siblings, parents, in-laws and everyone around her. Her daughter, a well-known model, married actor Nakhul, while her son, Danush Baskar, is a cinematographer, married. Mrs Jamuna was happily spending time with her grandsons.

I had heard that she was facing some health issues. Sadly, she passed away today. The obsequies are to be held at her residence near Thiruvidanthai tomorrow.

It is very sad to learn of her passing. The insurance fraternity has lost a fine professional, and those who knew her have lost a warm, caring and dependable human being.

We miss you, Mrs Jamuna Bhaskar.

With profound sadness,
S Sampathkumar
21.10.2026

 

“தனியானால் என்ன துணை இங்கே" - Parakeets

There are moments in life when one feels alone and bit down !!  but  ~~  What strikes your  mind on seeing the photo of a Parakeet carrying something for its love !!

ஆலோலம் பாடி.. அசைந்தாடும் காற்றே..

A moment of nature’s poetry — one parakeet takes flight, carrying its little morsel, while another watches from its perch. A flash of green against the soft blue sky, a gentle dance of wings, and a beautiful moment of togetherness…. and the mind thinks – one is not alone

“தனியானால் என்ன துணை இங்கே

நான் பாடும் பாட்டுண்டு…”

Even in the freedom of the open sky, there is a song, a companion, and a little joy in living.

ஆலோலம் பாடி.. அசைந்தாடும் காற்றே

அதைக் கேட்டு தூங்கும்.. ஆவாரம் பூவே

தனியானால் என்ன துணை இங்கே

நான் பாடும் பாட்டுண்டு

அமுதே என் கண்ணே பசும் பொன்னே

இனி துன்பம் ஏன் இங்கு...

Imagine  sitting alone in green forest, hearing the song in the background – voice and music of Isaignani Illayaraja and lyrics of Gangai Amaran.  

Not so well known 1992 movie -  “Aavaram Poo”  starring Nandini, Vineet .. this movie was a remake of 1979 Malayalam movie “Thakara”  directed by Bharathan and written by Padmarajan. It starred Prathap Pothan, Surekha, Nedumudi Venu and K. G. Menon in pivotal roles. The film was a breakthrough in the career of Bharathan and Venu.

Interesting !

Regards – S Sampathkumar
21.10.2026