tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994737786002197086.post5926441915287023983..comments2023-10-20T20:13:34.646+05:30Comments on Against the Tide: My dear friend and close comrade Balu is no more – Part 1Joe Pintohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09816903724816351432noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994737786002197086.post-79367573416118732312013-07-04T19:42:17.342+05:302013-07-04T19:42:17.342+05:30My dear Sorab / Gauri / Teju,
Dr. Balu was alread...My dear Sorab / Gauri / Teju,<br /><br />Dr. Balu was already settled in Goa, before I arrived in June 2003. He gave me a "UNI backgrounder" to Goa -- detailed, lively and personal !!!<br /><br />Much of this confidential briefing includes so-called eminent celebrities, whom he could deflate ruthlessly. I will include some of his descriptions in the pieces to come.<br /><br />Now that u r in Goa, u may want to speak with journalists and others u know -- and who knew Dr Balu -- about their impressions and opinions of this journalist.<br /><br />*****<br /><br />Mahashweta Devi wrote a biography of Jhansi Ki Rani in 1956, listening to the folklore of people from the Bundelkhand and other regions.<br /><br />Mahashweta Devi believed, "I have always believed that the real history is made by ordinary people. I constantly come across the reappearance, in various forms, of folklore, ballads, myths and legends, carried by ordinary people across generations . . .<br /><br />"The reason and inspiration for my writing are those people who are exploited and used, and yet do not accept defeat. For me, the endless source of ingredients for writing is in these amazingly noble, suffering human beings . . ."<br /><br />Likewise, Dr Balu sought out stories in the lives of ordinary people. Though he was an agency reporter par excellence, he did not re-cycle hand-outs from the government and corporate houses or plant stories at the bidding of PR agencies.<br /><br />Like my most sincere & honest students as well as colleagues, Dr Balu was a rare, sincere & honest reporter -- an endangered species among journalists.<br /><br />I miss him so much . . . as the rains wash Goa clean ! ! !<br /><br />Peace and love,<br />- Joe.Joe Pintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816903724816351432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994737786002197086.post-7187648306464133732013-07-02T15:19:30.333+05:302013-07-02T15:19:30.333+05:30It is when the end is near, or when people suddenl...It is when the end is near, or when people suddenly go, that their qualities are revealed crystal clear. In Mr. Balu's case, he was one of those rare people who won hearts all along the way. I hope his goodness survives in the form of the people he worked with and touched. Am sorry for your loss.Gauri Gharpurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887888023298949657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994737786002197086.post-37811018227998625812013-07-01T12:57:31.322+05:302013-07-01T12:57:31.322+05:30HRVR -- As soon as I am able to locate and collect...HRVR -- As soon as I am able to locate and collect his science pieces, I will send some to you.Joe Pintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816903724816351432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994737786002197086.post-56287493324941535932013-07-01T12:27:05.475+05:302013-07-01T12:27:05.475+05:30Sir, would like to know more about Dr Y. Bala Mura...Sir, would like to know more about Dr Y. Bala Murali Krishna sir... Simple and honest people are inspiration to us.<br /><br />Do share more writing about him. <br /><br />Rest in peace Dr Y. Bala Murali Krishna sir. <br /><br /> Miss.Tejashrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814989764190945164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994737786002197086.post-36837698832883797112013-06-30T22:56:35.333+05:302013-06-30T22:56:35.333+05:30I would really like to see one of his science piec...I would really like to see one of his science pieces that he wrote! H R Venkateshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994737786002197086.post-48779773786165607892013-06-30T18:48:22.455+05:302013-06-30T18:48:22.455+05:30Very touching, Joe. One can never truly fathom ano...Very touching, Joe. One can never truly fathom another's man loss or grief but your tribute to Balu is befitting the man. Sorab GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com