Sampathkumar Sampath
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Sampspeak - the thoughts of an Insurer
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a Blog on Insurance especially Marine Insurance, Sports and Current Affairs
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Sad Boris Becker Forced to Auction His Trophies and Personal Wealth
From 1976 to 1980 – the game was calm and charming but was monotonous ! – Bjorn Borg continued to win Wimbledon and in 1981, the young tantrum throwing John... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Scotland Beats England at Edinburg !
The Grange (originally St Giles' Grange) is a suburb of Edinburgh, about one and a half miles south of the city centre. It is a conservation area characterised... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Guardsman Charanpreet Singh Lall Makes History in UK
United Kingdom is known for its symbolism and ceremonies ~ and this is an eye-capturing event, the change of guards – can you spot the difference in this... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2018 SOCIETY -
People Living to Serve the Society - Providing Education to Downtrodden ~ Hail...
In my school days (mid 1970s) I have observed cinema posters appearing on Wednesday night on Thursdays ~ as new films would hit the screen on Friday (sentimen... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Carriage of Goods ~ Carrier - Insurer - Time Limits for Notice of Loss !
Though it could connote many things, to us, Marine is ‘sea or naval adventure’ – while Marine insurance is insurance of goods in movement from one place to... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2018 SOCIETY -
'debris Removal' in Property Insurance Policies
Debris (noun) : 1. the remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins; rubble:the debris of buildings after an air raid; scattered remains of something... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Operation Nistar ~ Indian Navy Evacuates Stranded Indians from Yemen
Hamara Bharat Mahan hein .. the Nation always cares for its people .. .. Thousands of miles away, Cyclone Mekunu made landfall on the Arabian Peninsula on Frida... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2018 SOCIETY -
What Makes a Great Coach ? ~ Mike Hesson Retires !!
Do you know what connects Indian Cricketers – Bishan Bedi, Abbas Ali Baig, Ajit Wadekar, Sandeep Paril, Madanlal, Anshuman Gaekwad , Kapil Dev – in the same... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Jemima Threatens to Sue ~ Imran Khan in Trouble !!
Not many would know or remember that in 1978 Women's Cricket World Cup was played in India in Jan 1978. Hosted by India for the first time, it was the second... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Obstetrics ~ Apgar Score - Google Doodle
In Science, Medicine, technology – often theories techniques keep changing !! ~ ever heard of Apgar score ?? The birth of a child brings immense joy to all... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Smoke Bellowed off Mandarin Orient Hotel, Central London
Hyde Park is a famous park in Central London. It is the largest of four Royal Parks that form a chain. The park was established by Henry VIII in 1536 when he... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2018 SOCIETY -
ராஜாதி ராஜ - மாமன்னர் - பராக் ! பராக் !! : King Raja Raja Returns
காவேரி தீரம் அமைதி கொண்டு... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2018 SOCIETY -
How Tasty is the Food Cooked by Robots !!
How often do you take hotel food ? ~ what is your primary aspect of selecting a hotel – the taste, the quality, the price, the ambience or .. .. .. !! ~ at... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Floods in Germany ~ Animals Escape Eifel Zoo - Recaptured
Children are gleeful when they see animals ! – villagers too are happy visiting Zoos, may not be the same with city man. The sprawling Vandalur attracts many... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2018 SOCIETY -
Robotic Predator Scares Fish ~ Oscar and Zebra Fish !!
It is so enchanting looking at fish swimming whether in a pond or in an aquarium. Fish keeping is a popular hobby which sure would provide one lot of mental... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2018 SOCIETY -
What Happens When Cattle Cross Border ~ Execution, If It is Bulgaria Serbia...
Between countries, whether their relationship is hostile or friendly, there are borders – and what happens when one crosses border ? - Execution !! "I'm not... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 SOCIETY -
Age is a Number ~ Fitness Matters - Confirms CSK MS Dhoni
I vividly remember this guy making debut against England in Dec 1984 – the bowling lineup missing Kapil Dev read, Chetan Sharma, Manoj Prabhakar, Ravi Shastri,... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 SOCIETY -
Super Cop Pon Manickavel Retrieves Idol of Raja Raja Chola
Though I am no movie buff ~ it is cinemas, that we see honest and efficient cops – people love them too .. .. … in real life, a cop’s life is tough and... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 SOCIETY -
How Hand of God Goal of 1986 Haunted the Linesman !!
Now that IPL is over ~ there is time for other sports too. .. Pro Kabaddi League 2018 auctions attracted me .. .. Monu Goyat shattered the records as he... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 SOCIETY -
Abe ~ Akita ~ Alina - Figure Skating and More !!
Goguryeo was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Manchuria. Along with... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 SOCIETY