Allwyn's Blog- The Journey

In schools, colleges, work place we always hear the phrases Innovation is the key, Be creative. Think out of box etc.. Ask anyone “ Tell me about yourself” 99 out 100 would say I am optimistic, Innovative and creative. In a context those who preach to be innovative and creative, as well as the one who claims to be innovative and creative may not necessarily have a good understanding about what it means? Are we taught to be innovative and creative in schools, colleges or University.. It's a big no.... Then how to be innovative and creative? one need to figure out himself/herself. I have decided to write about innovation and creativity to share my opinion about creativity and Innovation. I leave it to the audience or readers to decide its right decision to write about the very wage and really close terminologies, I hope my post possess the creativity & the X-factor.  Let me put innovation in this way- It's doing things differently. ...

      This post is written for the Inspire Edition: 199  " what are the 3 most important values that you would teach your child? #responsibleparent " One of the popular Tamil saying "ஐந்திலே வளையாதது, ஐம்பதிலே வளையுமா? Equivalent of this Tamil saying in english is "Bend the twig, Bent the tree". If we need to have responsible citizens we need to teach the values of life in a very early age. Once put on track at an early age, the child won't derail from the values taught when they grow-up. Everyone would like their children to be good in studies, sports, arts or any other discipline, but it  depends on the natural talent of  the child and their personal interest. More than any of these talents the kids need to learn the values of life without out which any form of talent is useless. Remember we need to teach children 3 ty's which will  help them to become responsible citizens ...

This article is linked with Indi spire edition 189 Names! Names come in all shapes and sizes. Names can be short or long, simple or intriguing, common or weird, hard-to-remember or unforgettable. This time, write something about names-an anecdote, a poem, a haiku, or a piece of humour. Names are the first Unique Identification code for Humans and are in use since biblical times or even before.. Until recent times, to prove the identity we use our names in conjunction with father's name and date of birth. It’s a fool proof identification method followed for centuries. Every baby born in the world is assigned with the unique identification code, in a grand manner in the presence of friends and relatives. The names are selected in such a way that it is meaningful and is believed the names highly influence the character of a person. The process of selecting names goes like this, many names are selected and then shortlisted, given a meaningful thought before t...

Through this post I would like to help the start-up bloggers. I am not going to describe What to do, instead will describe what I did in the last years. Hope it enlightens start-up bloggers and open the doors to explore. Blogging and Me: My blog Allwyn's Blog- The Journey has successfully completed 2 years and stepping into 3rd Year in couple of days on 18th September 2017. At this Joyous moment, proud to announce the blog has 50 blog posts under various categories, 10,000 Footprints overall and average of 700 monthly visitors. I take this opportunity to thank my Wife  for her valuable contribution for the blog, Friends and relatives who encourage me to write, Readers around the world and fellow bloggers. You keep me moving with your positive and motivating comments. How I started my blog: Two years back, on 18th September 2015, I was totally an alien to blogging and doesn't know even A..B..C of blogging. One fine day after work I ...

It has been a while since I wrote for Indispire, this would be a re-entry post for Indispire. This post is linked with the Indispire  edition:181 topic  and is dedicated to all my beloved friends " Your take on 'Friendship in Digital Age'. 30 Jul is International Day of Friendship. #friendship " Though there are lot of debate going on about Digital Age friendship I would be taking you through the brighter side of Digital Age and Friendship.   It was 1996.. "Mustafa. Mustafa Don't worry Mustafa.. Kaalam nam tholan Mustafa" was a famous college farewell song from the film Kadhaal Desam. It's a heavy song with lot of emotions which is  a regular number played in every college farewell parties as close friends bid farewell with heavy hearts.. Last handshake.. Last hug.. Tears rolling.. friends part their ways hoping that one day they will meet again. 1996 I was in my first year of En...

African Summer was at its peak... Scorching Sun, Waterholes have almost dried, Easy prey is not available, almost Deer & wilder beast have migrated to other green pastures. In such a difficult  season of draught , A herd of elephant and a pack of lions thrive together. Elephants are de-hydrated and the lions are hungry. Lions decide to take on the elephant and the deadly scene unfolds in the night. Lions hunt the weakest elephant. In the deadly hunt, the elephant and two lions die. The remaining lions feast on the dead elephant until rain fills the water holes and other herbivores return back. The Lions took their tough chance to survive. Third umpire referrals were introduced in mid 90's, which has changed the dimensions of  cricket totally. Third umpires use video evidence to review the decision, Close call run-outs, stumping catches are possible. Batsman goes for a quick run, the fielder returns back the ball in a sp...