4500+ lost lives – A diary from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Bryan · Jan 2nd, 2005, 22:35

Sudeer,
A wonderful account that gives a different view perspective on the tragic events that have struck India.

You have my best wishes. More power to you my friend
Bryan

militellum · Jan 3rd, 2005, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudheer

Hey guys you are heading the wrong direction. I thank each of you for your kind words and I agree that I did something which I would not have normally done.

But what needs to be recognised is the courage and strength shown by the local people, who grew out of a massive tragedy that would have broken many normal individuals and stood up for their fellow sufferers. I got the week off and my family was away. Wanted to do something in my free time and hence my act of going there was fairly impulsive more than me being a great human or anything of that sort.

Sudheer:
You may have acted impulsively, but I believe that impulse came from a caring human being. Not all impulses are acted upon and your action at least warrants some recognition from us. If all people would react in such a selfless manner the world would be a much richer place. God bless you and your wonderful countrymen.

Nick-H · Jan 3rd, 2005, 03:22

Sudheer; What did the familly say when they found out?

natasha chanda acharya · Jan 3rd, 2005, 10:22

Way to go, Sudheer. Excellent work. Excellent report. God bless you.

For all of us who find India / Indians a bit much to comprehend...
this story tells us... There are Indians, and then there are Indians.
What more can you say.

Hope this new year brings peace and happiness
and strength of purpose for all.

ddutta · Jan 3rd, 2005, 10:33

SUDHEER

God bless you & your family.

sudheer poppa · Jan 3rd, 2005, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Sudheer; What did the familly say when they found out?

They were quite ok. I mainly wanted to avoid the worry and stress that might have popped up due to this...

They asked me if I took the required precautions, I replied that how does it matter, now that I am back

And all you guys praising me, I am more a devil than the angel you guys are making out of me

mimmik · Jan 6th, 2005, 22:08

hi Sudheer,
I've just found your blog and wondered if you thought they could still use any help down there? PM me if you have a minute.
Thanks,
m

sudheer poppa · Jan 8th, 2005, 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I wish you would send some of your observations to CNN, BBC, etc. These 'VIP's and their entourages should be shamed before the world for this kind of behaviour.

A much edited version has appeared in MSNBC.

By now the death toll is more than 6300+

vinayverma · Jan 8th, 2005, 11:17

Thanks Sudheer for sharing your experiences with us.
Sorry for the late reply, I've been out of action for last few weeks now due to Year closing but have been reading your post here once in a while.
Well I'm proud of you for not only what you did but more for the fact that you had the conviction and will to actually get there and act.

I'm slowly catching up with all the posts in last few weeks and did read your article on MSNBC.

sticky · Feb 10th, 2005, 10:16

I agree with everyone here. Dont downplay what you did, you deserve praise (although I know you didnt do it for that reason). You should be proud. Im proud of you and i dont even know you!

All most of us who live in other countries can do is send money or supplies, we would never have to endure the smells and sights that you have.

I nearly started crying at my desk!

If only there were more people like you in teh world

usha · Feb 14th, 2005, 14:03

Sudheer,
I am touched by ur effort and thanks for sharing the experiences with us.
I am proud of you.
usha

shanthi · Sep 6th, 2005, 13:39

Sudheer, you're a real blessing and your report was more than most of us got from the Tsunami - Many of us, being thousands of miles away could only look on and become engulfed in tears. Thank you for doing what many of us would have done, and for the heartfelt report.

sudheer poppa · Apr 27th, 2006, 19:20

Spoke to Raja last week and he says that the town has prospered through the funds - "international aid funded prosperity" he says.. People have become quite lazy, more demanding and prefer to loaf around rather than worry about a secure future and living.. Sounds scary...

So I have decided to go back to Nagapattinam next week. To see for real the changes, the villages and the people. I have a lot of questions, but those of you who have thoughts/questions on this, please update this thread... I shall take them with me and try to bring back answers...

I leave on Saturday morning

beach · Apr 27th, 2006, 19:30

take your camera too, may be it can add a bit of vissuals to your followup report

PRIYA · Apr 27th, 2006, 20:06

Travel well Sudheer. I'm sure we're all looking forward to hearing what you discover.

Stay positive and don't let unhappy memories creep in!! Take care too.

Jan 3rd, 2005, 03:22	#18
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,829	Sudheer; What did the familly say when they found out? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jan 8th, 2005, 11:17	#24
vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,289	Thanks Sudheer for sharing your experiences with us. Sorry for the late reply, I've been out of action for last few weeks now due to Year closing but have been reading your post here once in a while. Well I'm proud of you for not only what you did but more for the fact that you had the conviction and will to actually get there and act. I'm slowly catching up with all the posts in last few weeks and did read your article on MSNBC. __________________ If Life is a journey....travel on...and on..on..on.....

Feb 10th, 2005, 10:16	#25
sticky Dismembered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: I dreamed, I quit, I left..... now finally in India :) Posts: 318	Be Proud I agree with everyone here. Dont downplay what you did, you deserve praise (although I know you didnt do it for that reason). You should be proud. Im proud of you and i dont even know you! All most of us who live in other countries can do is send money or supplies, we would never have to endure the smells and sights that you have. I nearly started crying at my desk! If only there were more people like you in teh world __________________ ->->->->->->->->->->->->->->->->->->->-> Flashpackers: Backpackers doing it in style.

Feb 14th, 2005, 14:03	#26
usha Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Back to 'God's own country' Posts: 527	Sudheer, I am touched by ur effort and thanks for sharing the experiences with us. I am proud of you. usha __________________ Life is a beautiful journey so keep travelling with a SMILE

Apr 27th, 2006, 20:06	#30
PRIYA Discombobulated Elsewherean! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nether regions Posts: 1,125	Travel well Sudheer. I'm sure we're all looking forward to hearing what you discover. Stay positive and don't let unhappy memories creep in!! Take care too. __________________ Happiness is for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. (Anon.)

Jan 2nd, 2005, 22:35	#16
Bryan Mega Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 638	Sudeer, A wonderful account that gives a different view perspective on the tragic events that have struck India. You have my best wishes. More power to you my friend Bryan

Jan 3rd, 2005, 10:22	#19
natasha chanda acharya barefeet indian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 566	Way to go, Sudheer. Excellent work. Excellent report. God bless you. For all of us who find India / Indians a bit much to comprehend... this story tells us... There are Indians, and then there are Indians. What more can you say. Hope this new year brings peace and happiness and strength of purpose for all.

Jan 3rd, 2005, 10:33	#20
ddutta Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: kolkata Posts: 803	SUDHEER God bless you & your family.

Jan 6th, 2005, 22:08	#22
mimmik Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: no home now--travelling!! Posts: 1	hi Sudheer, I've just found your blog and wondered if you thought they could still use any help down there? PM me if you have a minute. Thanks, m

Sep 6th, 2005, 13:39	#27
shanthi Account closed on user's request Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South India Posts: 785	Sudheer, you're a real blessing and your report was more than most of us got from the Tsunami - Many of us, being thousands of miles away could only look on and become engulfed in tears. Thank you for doing what many of us would have done, and for the heartfelt report.

Apr 27th, 2006, 19:20	#28
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	Spoke to Raja last week and he says that the town has prospered through the funds - "international aid funded prosperity" he says.. People have become quite lazy, more demanding and prefer to loaf around rather than worry about a secure future and living.. Sounds scary... So I have decided to go back to Nagapattinam next week. To see for real the changes, the villages and the people. I have a lot of questions, but those of you who have thoughts/questions on this, please update this thread... I shall take them with me and try to bring back answers... I leave on Saturday morning

Apr 27th, 2006, 19:30	#29
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	take your camera too, may be it can add a bit of vissuals to your followup report

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