North Kolkata Calling !!

Trayvon Bromell is perhaps the most favorite for the Olympic Games 100 metres.    At the final Diamond League he delivered a dominant gun-to-tape perfo- rmance to win in 9.98 seconds. He will be seeking to reclaim the Olympic crown for  US after 13 years in the possession of Usain Bolt.

The scary incident happened on a a link road that passes  through the Pilibhit forest in UP. Three bike- born young  men were returning after meeting with some relatives in Jalalpur village in Shahjahanpur. They were in an inebriated state and the forest guard warned them about tigers in the area. Three tiger movement were recorded a few moments ago. They  however  went on their way .  Finally a tiger attacked  and two of them were killed. The third named Vikas somehow climbed a nearby tree. The tiger made several attempt but failed.Big scratch marks were still to be seen on the tree. One of the victims was partly eaten by the tiger. The deputy director however said that it was rather unusual since tigers rarely attacked moving vehicles ! s

Olympics without any spectators ? Without any deafening walls of noise ?  Yes it has almost become unimaginable. But thanks to the prevailing Covid situation everything seems possible.    Thanks however to Japan for declaring Covid emergency in its capital. No wonder the participating Countries will be missing the overcrowded stands and ovations. Roger Federer, Simon Biles,PV Sindhu , Bajrang Punia & others will find it a trying time without all the cheers of  their supporters.

It has been quite for a long time that online classes are held. The reason is well known to all. Covid-19 has compelled us to adapt ourselves according to the  changed situation.     So we parents including our children too have to stay at home to avoid the virous. In other words our house became our 5 years old kid's classroom. And we are to be very cautious of our steps. Especially we grandparents as our children too are busy with their online work from home.    Today all of a sudden my granddaughter complained. She was embarrassed as classroom friends were  laughing while I was opening the door behind to go out. They went on saying " Funny Dadu ...funny Dadu ...." She gave me the supreme order not to be seen in her classroom !!       

Tigers in Telangana's Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district are  desperate to get back their territory -presently encroached by the villagers. Increasing migration of tigers from Mahashtra hàve been seen  looking for greener pastures. Tribal youths including cattles are the favorite targets of these tigers. Places such as Digida Kondapalli & Lodpalli villages of the district have often witnessed their presence !

A mangalsutra is used by women as a symbol of her marriage and a  sacred commitment made during the  ritual. Never is one expected  to pawn it or use it in any other commercial manner. A woman who was facing trouble with her land issue hung her mangalsutra to the door of the tahsildar's office. It was hung there with the purpose of bribing the official.  Collector Krishna Bhaskar however asked officials to investigate the matter and submit a report immediately.

Who have not heard about the rock star Elvis Presley ? Another world shivering name was Frank Sinatra whose voice mesmerized us during the 60s. There was a time when they stayed at the iconic  Hawaii resort known as Coco Palms Resort. The resort opened in 1953. It became quite popular among Hollywood community. Many movies including Presley's musical romcom 'Blue Hawaii's were filmed there. Many consider it to be a historical place. In 1992 most of it was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki !