Sampathkumar Sampath

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• Brutal Belgian King ~ Dark Era of Congo !

  

  I love elephants ~ one recent trip to Kerala, provided me so much of happiness – watching 15 elephants at Thirupunithura temple. The tall beautiful kombans had... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2020 SOCIETY

• India Batters Pak - Enters Finals of U19 Cricket World Cup 2020

  

  Against an attack led by Varun Aaron, once regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the country and veteran left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem, this lad smashed 1... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2020 SOCIETY

• Nirbhaya Rapists Survive by Curative Petitions ! - Who is Powerful ?

  

  Who is supreme constitutionally ?- is it the President, Parliament, Supreme Court or could there be someone strong enough to exercise control ?? Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2020 SOCIETY

• How Addicted Are You to Mobile ? - and What Mobile Do You Have ??

  

  In over two decades, people’s lives have changed ! ~ just stand at a busy traffic signal and observe people. Two wheeler riders look at their mobiles impatientl... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2020 SOCIETY

• Eimear Noone Would Be First Woman Conductor at Oscars ! 2020

  

  Mother India, Madhumati, The World of Apu, Deiva Magan, Uphaar, The Chess Players, Rudaali, Indian, Jeans, Lagaan, Riddle, Rang De Basanti, Eklavya: The Royal... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2020 SOCIETY

• India Completes Whitewash at Mount Maunganui - Dube's Has Nightmarish Spell

  

  Heard of - Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha- no marks for finding that he is a Srilankan player. The local media reported that a fishing charter boat... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2020 SOCIETY

• U19 World Cup - Mankad Back in News !!

  

  The Cabinet Mission sent in March 1946 by the Government of Clement Attlee cleared the path towards freedom, but that process would prove tumultuous, with... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2020 SOCIETY

• Serving of Keruru in Party Lands 3 NZ Ministers in Trouble !

  

  In New Zealand society, iwi form the largest social units in Māori culture. The word iwi means "'peoples' or 'nations', and is often translated as "tribe”. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2020 SOCIETY

• the Golden Gate Zipper Technology of Dividing !!

  

  In Jan 2015, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge closed down for the bridge’s longest shutdown ever and its first closure in more than 25 years. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2020 SOCIETY

• Another Super Over, Another Kiwi Loss - Wellington T20I

  

  Who cares for the toss when there is Super Over ?? Perseverance and not-giving up can take one to greater heights – is what is often said .. .. no further... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2020 SOCIETY

• China Constructs Specialised Hospital for Coronavirus Patients in Record Speed

  

  The Wuchang Uprising was an armed rebellion against the ruling Qing dynasty that took place in Wuchang, Hubei, China on 10 Oct 1911, which was the beginning of... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2020 SOCIETY

• Republic Day Parade 2020 ~ Motor Cycle Daredevilry

  

  From my childhood days ~ I have relished Indian Republic Day more – living closer to Marina beach, the RD parade has always been a great attraction. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2020 SOCIETY

• Concussion Sub - Vaseline Lever - Pongal Test - Mohinder and More

  

  I remember seeing that Pongal Test at Chepauk in Jan 1977. Critics booed India for their lacklustre performance. Those were the days when Test matches had a res... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2020 SOCIETY

• Fire Insurance Policy - What is Flood ?- What is Inundation ! - Apex Court...

  

  Insurance has evolved over the years – there are lot of terms, conditions, wording- all capable of being understood and interpreted in varied manner. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2020 SOCIETY

• Ro(w)hit ~ Kiwis Ill-luck with Super Over Continues !!

  

  What a match ! ~ what a thriller T20 no. 1035 at Hamilton turned out to be !! – have you been haunted by the memories of Austral-Asia Cup finals at Sharjah,... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2020 SOCIETY

• the Woman Who Operated Ham Radio Opposing the British

  

  In the modern media frenzy World with hundreds of TV channels, ever imagined or heard of Amateur radio – known as ‘ham radio’! Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2020 SOCIETY

• How the Nation Treated the Man Who Coined Pakstan ? - This Day 87 Years Ago !

  

  This day 87 years ago, has great significance for our neighbouring Nation sharing not only borders but also history with us ! Wasim Khan, the Pakistan Cricket... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2020 SOCIETY

• India Beats Australia -moves into Semis - U19 WC 2020 @ Potchefstroom

  

  Voortrekkers trekked long and fought battles too. Their initial area of settlement extends too far south – south of Thaba Nchu and what would become... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2020 SPORTS

• What is Warranty ? - NZ Trouble for Builder's Warranty !!

  

  In English language (as could be in every other language) – a word can have multiple meaning depending on the context and usage ! Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2020 SOCIETY

• Assam's Elephant Doctor Conferred PadmaShri 2020

  

  I have a special liking for elephants and this news on Republic Day 2020 eve makes me feel happy ! For the last 32 years, Dr Kushal Konwar Sarma hasn’t taken a... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2020 SOCIETY