The first fifteen years or so (upto 1985) our beach and the 4^th Main Road in particular, were quite and smooth. Ofcourse all of us in and around Besant Nagar, enjoyed the sublime nature and calmness around. The 10 (or) 12 shops built by TNHB on 4^th Main Road, nearer the beach, had no takers in the beginning. An enterprising Punjabi youth opened up COZEE, an eatery that earned all praise and support by the public, especially the young ones and the outside visitors and so, he expanded it to almost half of the shopping area. Ofcourse, Kottackal Arya Vaidyasala Doctor too found it a good outlet to serve the residents in EBFO colony and surrounding. They were the two who volunteered in the eighties and now the entire stretch and the shopping complex is over flowing with all sorts of shops. An old resident of 4^th Main Road, told this writer that ours is the Ranganathan street for Besant Nagar.

            In the seventies and even eighties, Baby Taxis were in plenty. But, seldom they preferred to come to then Besant Nagar after 6 pm, unless you pay double the fare. On contract, today tourist cars and autos willingly ply anytime of the day or night at no extra cost. These days on Saturday, Sunday and other holidays it is a sight to see hundreds of bikes, cars, taxis parked in all Roads and Cross Street too, by those visiting the beach and or the worshipping places.

            Beautification on Elliots Beach by corporation. This is one subject being discussed by all sorts of people at all forms and quite frequently. It is better if the beach is left as it is particularly the sandy area in its original puritan form that existed for several years, unpolluted by petty traders. Not only periodical cleanings arranged, provisions must be made for usage of Toilets and also eradication of menace from stray dogs. Users of this salubrious beach, must also keep in mind that it is part of their duty to add to its purity and never allow to get spoiled.

R.Padmanabhan born in 1930, pioneer promoter of children’s film movement in south India is a veteran in the field of Distribution Exhibition of Children’s Films, with over three decades of total involvement and concern for children. Enlightenment with entertainment is his motto and with multifarious activities, he helps to serve the community around.