Arunsathyaseelan Palanichami
Met 2023-02-18 19:00 at ITC Gardenia, 1 Residency Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Bangalore, India.His passport just says “P” not Palanichami, but foreign visa people kept challenging it, so put in his father’s full name.
His parents named him Arun so he’d be called first in class, alphabetically.
His daughter’s name is Haiku.
He and his wife have been through a lot, he gave her a lot of trauma, she was so patient with him, and he’s so thankful.
My son is Gen Alpha.
Gave me some wonderful books about Tamil culture.
Went to a school for military training, but didn’t go into the military. Smith School of Business in Kingston Ontario Canada.
Worked for ITC for 2 years in supply chain department. Current company is software that compiles info. He’s bridge between India product team and US sales.
He loves Bangalore, opportunities, going to shows, Museum of Art and Photography, meeting international people. It’s a very cosmopolitan city. See https://www.unboxingblr.com/
People in South India are a bit more humble. People in the North are very aggressive. Even just in the middle of the corporate ladder they would drive a Benz because for them the show is more important. Whereas here the CEO will drive a Honda.
Each of the South Indian states are quite different cultures, as different as European countries.
In Tamil Nadu the arts have played a significant role all along. Musicians play a huge role in dealing with sadness, grief, happiness, marriages, festivals, everywhere. Music is a part of our life. And similarly, cinema is a huge part of life.