Venkataramanan Ramasethu

On this day, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only female Prime Minister, and a true icon of leadership. Known as the 'Iron Lady' of India, she held her ground with unwavering determination, leading the nation through times of challenge and change. With a legacy of 15+ years in office, she remains the second-longest-serving PM after her father, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. From being named the 'Woman of the Millennium' in 1999 to being listed by Time Magazine among the 100 women who defined the past century, her impact on Indian and global history is undeniable. A leader who redefined power, courage, and resilience. Here’s to remembering her extraordinary journey and the indomitable spirit she embodied. 🌟 Venkataramanan Ramasethu 19 November 2024

🌟 Celebrating Men’s Day 🌟 🎉 To all the superheroes who don multiple hats every single day — as a Father, Husband, Brother, and Son. You deserve a big shoutout for your unwavering strength and silent sacrifices that often go unnoticed. 💪✨ 👨‍💼 Work hard. Love harder. Laugh loudest. You’re appreciated more than words can express! 💙 Venkataramanan Ramasethu 19th November 2024 #MensDay #EveryRoleMatters #CelebrateMen #RealLifeHeroes

Uma Dasgupta, the legendary face of Durga in Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali (1955), has left us at 84, after a valiant fight with cancer. Her portrayal of Durga, Apu’s spirited elder sister, remains etched in the hearts of cinephiles worldwide. Though she didn’t pursue mainstream cinema, her performance stands as a timeless gem from Indian cinema's golden era. Rest in power, Durga 💔✨ Venkataramanan Ramasethu 18th November 2024

🎵✨ Big news in the world of music! Oscar-winning maestro AR Rahman has hit yet another high note with two nominations at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) for the Malayalam movie Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life. 🐐🌟 🔥 The soulful track Periyone from Prithviraj Sukumaran’s survival drama is up for Song-Feature Film—written by the legend himself along with Rafiq Ahamed and beautifully sung by Jithin Raj. 🎤❤️ 🎶 But wait, there's more! Rahman sir’s mesmerizing background score for this Blessy-directed masterpiece has also bagged a nod in the Score-Independent Film (Foreign Language) category. 🌍🎻 🌟 The official team couldn’t have said it better: “Music + storytelling = magic. Let’s celebrate this incredible achievement!” Huge congrats to the entire The Goat Life crew and all the other nominees! 🙌✨ Cheers to the power of music! 🥂🎧 Venkataramanan Ramasethu 17th November 2024

👓✨ My Journey in Optometry and Education till now! 🌟 With nearly 25 years in the Optometry profession and 20 years of dedicated service at Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata, I’m proud to reflect on a journey filled with passion and purpose. 🌟 Starting in 1996 as an undergrad at ESO Chennai, I had the honor of being a founding member of the Optometry Department at SN Kolkata in 2002. 💼 I’m deeply committed to mentoring and guiding students across undergraduate, postgraduate, internship, and fellowship programs. 🎓✨ Alongside clinical expertise, I hold postgrads in Hospital & Healthcare Administration and a doctorate in Management (HRM). 📚🎯 My mission? Serving patients 👓💙 and nurturing academic growth with unwavering dedication and heart. 🌈💪 Here’s to continuing this incredible journey of learning, serving, and inspiring! 🚀✨ #OptometryJourney 👓 #EducationMatters 🎓 #Mentorship 💡 #SankaraNethralaya 💙 #EliteSchoolOfOptometry ✨ #HealthcareLeadership 🌟 #PassionForVis

Reflections on the Legacy of José Saramago By Venkataramanan Ramasethu 16th November 2024 The story of José Saramago is a testament to the transformative power of curiosity and resilience. Born into poverty, his journey from the son of a landless farmer to a Nobel Laureate exemplifies the boundless possibilities of human determination. What stands out most about Saramago is not just his ability to rise above his circumstances but his relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. This is a deeply inspiring narrative, especially in an era where access to information is widespread but often underutilized. Saramago’s early life teaches us that intellectual growth does not require privilege, only a thirst for learning and the will to nurture it. His ability to educate himself, despite limited resources, speaks volumes about the innate human capacity to overcome barriers. In today’s world, where information is a click away, Saramago’s story urges us to reflect on whether we