Immanuel Raj Kumar

Monday, Oct 31, 2005 Take off to new horizons -IRK Theophilus The scene in the aviation industry in India is getting hotter like never before. With a spurt in bilateral agreements being signed, more international airlines are expected to touchdown and the existing ones are looking at expansion. It is a good time to try for a job in the air. I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day Spread my wings and fly away This familiar refrain from the song by R. Kelly with that awesome video depicts, perhaps the highest aspiration of humankind in the sense that we can achieve greater things in life when we believe that we can. Most of you would have enjoyed those incredible moments as I did and I still do whenever I dream that I could fly and wonder how cool it would be to take those absolutely free twirls and turns giving the pure meaning to one's freedom, up there in the sky. A wish that for centuries has been expressed in different ways through ...

My Five -- Immanuel Raj Kumar Deep Purple Never Before Though there are some great songs from this band with unbelievable riffs from Ritchie Blackmore’s Fender Stratocaster stamped all over them, this track from the album Machine Head gives just enough time for rock gods Blackmore on guitar and Jon Lord on keyboards for a short yet sweet sounding solos backed by some deft footwork and absolutely tight drumming by Ian Paice. Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb This track could well be for that real high — it’s the purest and most unadulterated form of rock that one could ask for — with two guitar solos by David Gilmour, of which the final solo is his best ever. This track for me is an ‘experience’ every single time I listen to it. Jethro Tull Songs from the Wood This title song of the eponymous album, which starts off with some incredible sounding folkish vocal arrangements incorporated with complex elements of classical, folk, jazz and art rock, truly reflects the versatility and multi tale...

"Yo…Its summertime and I bet you guys are soaked in a holiday mood, Just givin’ yourselves the best chance to unwind good… With your mind off from the text printed in all those books, Tired after giving your best shot @ the exams but yet sporting the fresh looks… Makin’ all the efforts to have a blast this holiday season And to party…you’re never gonna need to have a reason." GG

It so happens that most often the 'bike' that we get to have turns out to be the first and the best 'love' of our lives…and most times even before a girl does...right boys?! GG

"Hey, it’s exactly that part of the year when we are getting ready to find ourselves…excited about the all night party; the celebrations on the New Year’s eve; make creative resolutions that are hard to keep; simply look forward for a brand new year with full of expectations; to see ourselves consciously writing 2006 instead of 2005 whenever we do the date line…and eventually, just getting to do the same old adjustments perfectly fine…" GG

‘It’s really not always that big move of yours that could make the world sit up and notice you…it could well be one of those little yet successful move that matters in terms of bringing that incredible change in your life and in those around you'…And that folks is what 'success' is all about when it decides to come your way as a 'surprise' to others! GG

‘It is as easy to be clear & confident as getting confused, if only we make a conscious effort to think positively, plan clearly, stay focussed and act accordingly’ GG