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Wet Loo and OCD

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  Loo in a Bar at Malappuram Wet and Unclean space inside the loo Observation! These days I have a problem when I see unclean loo or unkept house, dirty corners of a chai store, or tea counter that's not scrubbed for a long time or trash and leaves outside a house or a shop.  What I conclude from this behavior is this - either I'm in the beginning stage of OCD or that I'm a complaint monger who goes around complaining about things that are a normal part of our societal things. For example, is the picture share above. It was from a loo at a bar at Malappuram. And, many would say, what's the big deal about the water and a bit of dirt!. There're bigger things to be fixed around, and why are you giving so much importance to a fairly clean toilet? However, it bothers me. I just wished that it was kept more clean, like another spot in the hotel or house.   Anyways, there are the thoughts that came to my mind! 1. When I see set wet or unclean loo, I wish I had a mop to cle...

Make Every City Centre Memorable

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  Malappuram - City Centre Malayala Manorama is lucky have it's name at Malappuram city centre. It's name is on this circular structure right at the heart of Malappuram city. It's right on the middle of the road, right opposite to KSRTC depot at Malapuram, a point almost everyone crosses to reach Calicut or Trichur or Manjeri I'm not sure when it was constructed or what purpose it was created, but this stands as a icon of the city like many other landmarks.  Make Every Arch, Monument Memorable!  Long back while I was working at Malapuram and I used to think how Malayala Manorama can make this structure a centre piece or make it a talking point! Here's how! 1. Keep lights which will illuminate this structure at night. ( preferably run on solar) ( And just like we see in Burj Khalifa, it can showcase different theme color based on special days). For example in Indian Independence Day, it can display colours of the tricolour. Just an example! 2. Grow plants like bougai...