Perceptions ! - Parrots flying !!

 At first sight, you are inclined to think only of the  beautiful parrots flying !! 

 

Before you read this,  a couple of famous quotations:

** Humans see what they want to see.

**Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.

 

Is it all about perception ! ~  Perception (from the Latin perceptio) is the organization, identification and interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment. All perception involves signals in the nervous system, which in turn result from physical stimulation of the sense organs. For example, vision involves light striking the retinas of the eyes, smell is mediated by odor molecules and hearing involves pressure waves. Perception is not the passive receipt of these signals, but can be shaped by learning, memory and expectation. Since the rise of experimental psychology in the late 19th Century, psychology's understanding of perception has progressed by combining a variety of techniques. 

We  perceive or have our own thoughts of many things without ever realizing that they could be far different from what we think them to be…  some would not care to know what in reality it is, worser still, some would only hear to those voices, which correspond to our style of thinking and ignore any deviant thought or words.  

As could observed in the picture, it is not parrots alone – it is 5 Parrots and 2 Pigeons (some of us would have overlooked those Pigeons) – and this is no illustration to say,  Parrots fly faster than Pigeons, though the picture depicts so. 

We are unaware of how the race started, whether from the same point, how long they have been flying and what exactly is their aim / destination.

 

With regards – S Sampathkumar
6.11.2023
 

Veteran Mathews learns the value of being punctual !!

The ICC and our hosts the BCCI take the wellbeing of all participants seriously and are monitoring the air quality in Delhi…  ICC's statement came  after toxic air forced Sri Lanka to cancel their training session on Saturday, disrupting their preparation for Monday's World Cup clash against Bangladesh in the heavily polluted city. A toxic haze lingered over Delhi for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday. The air quality index deteriorated from 415 at 4 pm on Saturday to 460 at 7 am on Sunday. 

Lot of furore on field in the  38the match of ICC ODI WC at Delhi today !! -  At SYMA we run a Tuition Centre and the advice to students is ‘make coming in time a habit – never invent reasons for your late-coming!’   A few years ago there was a case before Delhi District Court when the Govt took action of dismissal  against an employee 

A veteran Cricketer,  robust batting technique, nagging consistency with the ball, athleticism in the field, - once touted as  Sri Lanka's most prized assets, but  persistent injuries and several standoffs with the Sri Lankan board prevented him from achieving his full potential. Against Pakistan in December 2013, he batted for seven and a half hours to make an unbeaten 157 (having already scored 91 in the first innings) and save a Test in Abu Dhabi.  He became their Captain in 2013 leading them to a Series win against England – later he was dropped   specifically for his poo running between the wickets. 

Today the Man with 106 Tests (7361 runs 33 wickets); 224 ODIs (5900/122) and 78 T20I (1148/38) initially thought  the umpire was joking, but quickly wore a worried expression, and began to engage in a long discussion with both Erasmus and square-leg umpire Richard Illingworth.  He pleaded with Bangla players too !!!!!!!

 

Many times, we get irritated when you wait impatiently for the meeting to commence, some come late (some don’t even apologise) – the delay actually impacts the time of those who are on time.  As a business owner or manager at any organization, you might often have to deal with employees who are late to work.   

We make adverse comments when trains run late – when there could 100 reasons for that.  IN Switzerland, the land of watches, trains really do run like clockwork.   If a passenger is  30 seconds late, the train is gone! Italy has two rail schedules: the one printed in the brochure and another, flashing updates, on a board in the station. The first may be a fantasy; the second, reality.  

Theories abound as to why time doesn’t fly at the same speed around the globe. Climate, economics and culture may play a role.  Punctuality is the characteristic of completing a required task or fulfilling an obligation before or at a previously designated time."Punctual" is often used synonymously with "on time". An opposite characteristic is tardiness. Each culture tends to have its own understanding about what is considered an acceptable degree of punctuality. 

Punctuality shows you are organized -  few  things scream “disorganised” more than perpetually running late. While being disorganised may seem quirky and offbeat in social circles, it spells bad news in the workplace. Being punctual also means you’ll have all the information needed to complete a project.  In his classic 1983 study, “The Dance of Life: The Other Dimension of Time,” anthropologist Edward T. Hall used the words “monochronic” and “polychronic” to describe how different societies view time. People in monochronic cultures, such as America and northern Europe, are task-oriented, Hall wrote. They do things in order, one at a time, starting with the most important and ending with the least. Polychronic cultures, found in Mediterranean and many Latin American nations, he said, are “oriented toward people, human relationships and the family, which is the core of their existence.” In this world, following a schedule is far less important than catching up with friends and family. 

Of course, in every society, some people are punctual, some not. Culture just tips the balance. Germans are famously punctual, and proud of it.  Admittedly, Germans didn't invent the clock, but we are trailblazers when it comes to making things as reliable as clockwork. They say that "punctuality is the politeness of kings."   

Back to Cricket field at Kotla, veteran Angelo Mathews entered record books for being dismissed without facing ball ! ‘Timed out’ !!  As he kept pleading, Umpire Erasmus then approached Bangla player  and had a quick discussionbut ultimately the decision to rule him timed out was upheld, prompting more animated and visibly upset gesturing from Mathews at his broken helmet strap. At the time of Mathews' being given out, Bangladesh had long since broken their huddle, and had taken their places in the field, with Shakib at the top of his mark, ready to bowl. 

The ICC Playing Conditions stipulate that the batter must be ready to receive the ball within two minutes, which Mathews clearly was not. "40.1 Out Timed out 40.1.1 After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within two minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed Out.": https://youtu.be/4cfT4zO_7Sg

 

Angelo Mathews became the first player ever to be timed out in international cricket after he asked for a helmet change after walking onto the pitch, subsequently not being ready to face his first ball within the two minutes the ICC Playing Conditions allow.  The strap of Mathews' helmet broke just as he was tightening it around his chin, during his final preparations before taking strike against Shakib Al Hasan. By this stage, almost two minutes had already passed since the previous batter Sadeera Samarawickrama had been dismissed. 

The Delhi Court heard a case -  "Whether the dismissal of Mrs. ______ from service was  illegal and/or unjustified, and if so, to what relief was she entitled and what directions are necessary in this respect?" Succintly stated, the facts of the case were that the workman was engaged in the services of the management since 1972 as Receptionist-cum-Typist. She was charge-sheeted for misconduct which inter-alia read : a. Habitually coming late to the office and not putting correct time of arrival in the attendance register. b. Signing over and above red mark put against her name in the attendance register. 

The Court decreed that the question before the court was whether the quantum of punishment imposed upon the workman was in proportion to the misconduct proved against her. 

Don’t bring the element of spirit of the game et al., simply it was well within the rules and Angelo Mathews has only himself to blame or can add his kit provider, the kit manager, the Cricket coach and so many others for the position that he was in today – “Timed out”  

 
With regards – S Sampathkumar
6.11.2023 

joy of giving ! ~ celebrating Deepavali - SYMA Growth 2023

joy of giving ! ~ celebrating Deepavali - SYMA Growth 2023

 

                                                 Deepavali ‘the festival of lights’ is always enchanting –  it is a festival of happiness - the festival is all about happiness .. .. the way to celebrate is a simple routine.  Have Ganga snanam, wear new clothes, burst crackers gleefully, eat sweets unlimited, respect thy elders, be kind and courteous to all around, be happy and make others happy by sharing – sweets, food, crackers and more – simply spread the happiness.  – the festival would be grandly celebrated all over the country on 12^th Nov 2023.    

At SYMA, we are feeling very elated ~ Deepavali celebrations have already started. This morning, we ensured  happiness to  our 100+ students at SYMA Growth by providing all of them new clothes; also clothes to their parents .. .. 

சந்தோஷத்தை தரும் பண்டிகைகளில் மிக சிறப்பு வாய்ந்தது *தீபாவளி திருநாள்*.  பண்டிகைகளின் நோக்கமே, நாம் சிறப்புற கொண்டாடி, மற்றவர்களையும் மகிழ்விப்பதுதானே !  கடந்த 16 ஆண்டுகளாக 'சைமா கிரௌத்" [ SYMA  Growth] கல்விமையம் வாயிலாக ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் நூறுக்கு மேற்பட்ட மாணவ மாணவியர்களுக்கு தரமான கல்வி -  வழங்கி வருகிறோம். தீபாவளி பண்டிகையை நாமும் கொண்டாடி, நம் மாணவமணிகளும், அவர்தம் குடும்பங்களும்  ஆனந்தமுற - கடந்த ஆண்டைப்போலவே, இவ்வாண்டு     இன்று  - நம் மாணவ மாணவியர்களுக்கும், அவர்தம் குடும்பங்களுக்கும்   புத்தாடைகள் வழங்கி,     கொண்டாடினோம்.  

Deepavali,  festivity could be felt in the air even before a fortnight, when one walks either in T Nagar area, where every shop be it selling Gold, silver or clothes – are overcrowded – the entire area would be flowing with people jostling to buy more and more.  In our childhood, a small sum of rupees spent would provide a bagful of crackers which would be our pride possession of exhibit to friends and neighbours.   

At our fulltime tuition Centre – SYMA Growth, we are now providing quality Educational support to  100+ students [X –English medium; +2 Commerce & Science Groups English] in our sixteenth   year of operation [2023-24].  We talk to them, nurture them, guide them, make them understand the good and bad and realize the need for studying well. We strain ourselves to make them feel happy – with Deepavali around the corner, if the students are to be asked, what would make them happy – there would be a list [no our students will not say ‘holidays’ !!]  

~ this morning  too proved to be different to them.   We arranged for a get-together and distributed new clothes to all our students and their parents.  The glee on the faces of our students was a clear reflection of the happiness and our joy knows no bounds – by the pleasure of giving and sharing our happiness with those children from the economically weaker sections of the Society.  

Deepavali pervades happiness ~ and at SYMA we are feeling happy 

 
சமுதாயப்பணியில் என்றென்றும் சைமா
அன்புடன் ஸ்ரீ சம்பத்குமார்,  துணைத்தலைவர்
05.11.2023 

Kuruvi display !!

 கான மயிலாடக் கண்டிருந்த வான்கோழி

தானும்  அதுவாகப் பாவித்துத் — தானுந்தன்

பொல்லாச் சிறகை  விரித்தாடினாற் போலுமே

கல்லாதான் கற்ற கவி –   மூதுரைப் பாடல்/ஒவ்வையார்

 

தன் பெடையை கவர என் செய்ய, என யோசித்து, மயில் போல சிறகை விரித்தாடின குருவி.  யார் பார்த்தால் என்ன! - என்ன நினைத்தால், கூறினால் என்ன, நமக்கு மற்றவர்களை கவர்ந்து 'லைக்குகள்' பெறுதலே சோசியல் மீடியாவின் தாரக மந்திரம்

 

ஆசாமி சிரிப்பு சிந்தனையானின் ஞாயிறு காலை நினைவுகள் 

5.11.2023