Swear by “The Hindu”

Waking up early in the morning in Chennai is so different from any other city. At home, is an altogether different experience. Just not able to come to terms that my entire house is ready and running full steam as early as 6AM. Inherent laziness is what sets me apart from my folks at home. Have always failed to catch up with the pace of activities. Nevertheless, home is heaven on earth.

A couple of days back, one of friend made an interesting comment on the Chennai climate. He said “It just gets hot, hotter and the hottest by around the end of march”. Hardly a noticeable change in the Chennai climate throughout the year and enough has been said about it. Just that the nights in December and January are a shade better and pleasant.

In these pleasant months of December and January it’s a beautiful sight to watch the first flower of Parijat bloom with their fragrant flowers fallen all over the ground below. A sight worth a million. Mother nature has given us more than we could have asked. It’s an absolute experience to witness things like the faint orange across the horizon in the mornings, the fresh bloom of the flowers, chirping of birds, overnight dew, clean smell of the air and the slow and steady sunrise over the bay of bengal. Not to forget the early morning puja and prayers which people offer at home and in the temples.

Unlike other cities Chennai is devoid of good walking parks. Thanks to the beaches, which make up for it. And now to the topic that I originally wanted to write. Mornings in every city is different and none comparable to Chennai. I can bet on my life to stand by the combination of filter coffee and “The Hindu” newspaper early up in the day. As a matter of fact, that’s the only thing that I seem to miss here in Mumbai. Coffee and that too filter coffee here. Oh! Forget it! And on the top of it I am put off reading the DNA’s and Times of India’s early in the morning. Somebody got to teach them that entertainment is yet another needed in life, however entertainment is not life.

I still am to come to terms, how people donot understand the simple fact of "Substance always prevailing over form in the long run". The Hindu for certain scores head and tail over the rest. The clarity of reporting and authenticity of information is something I’ve witnessed from my childhood. To top it up the headlines and the topic is never ever misleading. Thankfully “The Hindu” has come up with their e-paper, which has bought new life into a couple of Southies out here in Mumbai and around the world. Just trying to wonder, how long can people bull shit or is life all about bull shitting…