Sampathkumar Sampath
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Sampspeak - the thoughts of an Insurer
http://www.sampspeak.in/
a Blog on Insurance especially Marine Insurance, Sports and Current Affairs
LATEST ARTICLES ( 5059 )
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An Ode to a Famous Hotel of Chennai !! - in Dr Radhakrishnan Salai !!
Among the most prominent landmarks of Chennai would be – Central Railway station, LIC Building, Kapaleeswarar temple, Marina beach and lighthouse – Dr... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2024 SOCIETY -
Count the Cormorants !!
The little cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. சிறிய... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2024 SOCIETY -
கொக்கரக் கொக்கரக்கோ சேவலே!
It was indeed hilarious to watch Vadivelu in a get up walking pretending wide chests !! and he gets mauled by a Police cop !!... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2024 SOCIETY -
Squirrel Showing Courtesy !!
Courtesy (from the word courteis, from the 12th century) is gentle politeness and courtly manners. A well mannered person would knock the door and ask ‘May I... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2024 SOCIETY -
Bijon Setun Massacre - 42 Years On, Ananda Margis Await Justice in West Bengal
Immediately on the aftermath of Tsunami, SYMA volunteers were doing relief work at Cuddalore. On that night we met 6 people clad in saffron – who had travelled... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2024 SOCIETY -
Some Music and .. .. a Crazy !! Marriage !!!
When Kondo decided to marry, he started looking for wedding venues. The first venue he had selected asked Kondo not to publicize the wedding online, fearing... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2024 SOCIETY -
Crime Poster ~ Police Releasing E-fit of Accused Burglar ~~!!
A few days back, a 38 year old woman from Chennai lost her life in a blast in Bangalore. Now it is reported that Investigators have zeroed in on some terror... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2024 SOCIETY -
McDonald's Last Cheeseburger Sold in Iceland in 2009 in Museum
Norse religion refers to the religious traditions of the Norsemen prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, specifically during the Viking Age. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2024 SOCIETY -
Wrong Payment by Insurers and Extra Recovery Through Court !!
Often, Insurance Companies are portrayed in poor light in Tamil Cinema ~ many a times, people would talk of bribing people to have a property loss exaggerated... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2024 SOCIETY -
ஏதோ மோகம் ஏதோ தாகம், ~ Jungle Fowl !
Photographed here is a not a simple Hen – but one taken in forest surrounding as we ascended Thirumala a few months ago !!... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Sri TES Raghavan is No More !!
Sad to share the news that Triplicane lost one of its famed sons – Thiru TES Raghavan [Thirumalai Echampadi Srinivasa Raghavan]. Read more
Posted on 26 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Life is About Efforts to Attract !!
What is life about ! – if it were to be defined by a man close to his 60s! Half of it was lost in trying to attract people, to showcase what one did not... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Bleev Me !! ~ Bowlers Too Hog Limelight in IPL 2024
IPL 2024 is becoming bowler’s death-knell with 300 threatening to be breached and teams have crossed 250 with ease !! yet two bowlers have garnered glory in... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Two Abandoned Kitten and ... .. Some Samaritans
Do you like animals .. .. have any pets ! feed the stray ones regularly? Pets are a big part of life in many parts of the world, and a growing economy often... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Jasminum Sambac - Adukku Malligai - Incorporeal Jasmine !
Another day – a holiday at that and it dawned so beautifully – so happy in seeing so many of them in my terrace !!... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Delhi Carnage by Head Master and Student !
By some queer statistics – can you imagine what signifies that : 13th july 1974 to 12th Sept 1982 Today it was carnage ! by Head Master and a Student - at some... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2024 SOCIETY -
What Happens When Thala Walks into Bat !!
"Lucknow" is the anglicised spelling of the local pronunciation "Lakhnau". According to one legend, the city is named after Lakshmana, another hero of the... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Cyclone in Arab Desert Land !!
A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems. The lack of vegetation... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2024 SOCIETY -
Here Comes the Lioness !!
விழியிலே மணி விழியில், மௌன... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2024 SOCIETY -
How Many Are Standing to Vote in Your Booth ????
Indian Elections are the toughest ones to conduct in a country of 1,439,053,844 as of 18.4.2024, based on Worldometer. Election Commission deserves... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2024 SOCIETY