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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the Lure of Bay of Bengal at Marina ~ Dangerous Swimming in the Sea
During a casual talk, a Coach was vociferous on the stress on the children by their parents. He was describing the high stress that enthu mothers overbearing... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Caesar, One of the Heroes of 26/11 Passes Away !!
There is oft repeated phrase ‘It's a dog's life’ – meaning life is hard and unpleasant. There is another phrase associated with dog – ‘dog’s day’…. dog days... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Produnova - Dipa Karmakar to Return the BMW Car Gifted to Her !!
There is lurking danger, and nothing more dangerous than Produnova, an incredibly dangerous vault and has a difficulty rating of 7.0 D-score — among the highest. Read more
Posted on 13 October 2016 SOCIETY -
is Baiji Still Alive and Kicking ... Spotting in Yangtze River Enthuses
Dolphins are very intelligent aquatic marine mammals. There are places where they attract huge crowds displaying variety of acts – they are considered very... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Indian Win (at Holkar and Ahmedabad) ~ Indian Coaches for Foreign Teams
The daily attraction is – Kabaddi World Cup 2016 – the game appeals for its sheer simplicity. It is a game of raiders and blockers. Read more
Posted on 12 October 2016 SPORTS -
Can Third Party Seek Protection Under an Exclusion in the Original Contract -...
In the debut test (for the ground) at Holkar, with only two wickets falling on day 2 –there was a natural expectation that visitors would do well – and they... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2016 SOCIETY -
SA Chokes ~ - the Impressive Performance of Amy Satterthwaite
With only two wickets falling on Day 2 of the third Test between India and New Zealand in Indore, the visitors might have entertained hopes of better batting... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Trump Hillary Clinton Debat ~ the Taj Mahal - Atlantic Closes Down
The Taj Mahal on the south bank of the Yamuna river in Agra attracts many tourists. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan housing the... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2016 SOCIETY -
the Red Dragonfly Sighted at Hale Kiranguru - Karnataka
Our school days were lost without our understanding many things – remember this English poem of William Wordsworth (1770 – 1850), an English romantic poet... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Korea Stuns India in the Opener of Kabaddi World Cup 2016
We are going to see more and hear more of them ~ though today, I am unhappy - Anup Kumar; Manjit Chillar; Pardeep Narwal; Rakesh Kumar; Sandeep Narwal;... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Mumbai Skittles out TN for 87 at Lahli ... Yes !!
The name ‘Haryana’ is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit words Hari (Lord Maha Vishnu) and ayana (home), meaning "the Abode of God”. The state of... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Justice Lodha Clarifies ~ Did BCCI Try to Evoke Sympathy of Cricket Lovers !
Today NZ Herald reports that Auckland's next mayor is unlikely to stand in the way of Auckland getting more test cricket.New Zealand's largest city misses out o... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Love Thy Nation ~ Respect Thy Soldiers - Surgical Strikes and Ban on Pak Artiste...
They say Sports should not be mixed with politics ! ~ and certainly not Cinema, after all, it is the entertainment media that has no borders and unites people... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Remembering the Sacrifice of Subramaniya Siva & Kappal Ottiya Tamizhan !!
India was born in midnight ! ~ the freedom was not a day’s affair or that of a single man packing the rulers away !! – it was a just fruit gotten by the... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Lion Escapes Cage in Leipzig Zoo ~ Only to Be Shot Dead in Germany
Man ~ animal – crossing of paths do occur – what is the result ?? Leipzig is the largest city in the federal state of Saxony, Germany, located about 160 km... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Shaken by Robbery in Paris, Kim Kardashian Flies Back to US in Private Jet
How safe can a place be !! On Sunday night, the famous rapper took the stage at the inaugural The Meadows Music Arts Festival in Queens, only to cut his... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Chinese Dogs Imported ~ Stowaway Puppies Travel in Container for 25 Days ! to...
There are perceptions ~ there are news too … every year in China, thousands of dogs and cats are cruelly killed and used for food at the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Pica; Rare Pika and Sikkim Cleanest State in the Country
Sikkim has been adjudged the cleanest state in the country with all its four districts ranked among top 10 districts in terms of sanitation and cleanliness. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 SOCIETY -
African Countries Ban Donkey Export to China
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, surrounded by six countries: Mali, Niger, Togo, Ghanato, Ivory Coast and Benin. French is an official... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 SOCIETY -
Ethiopia's Zero-tolerance Policy - 74 Crores Ivory Burnt
Ivory, the hard, white material derived from the tusks and teeth of animals, especially the mammoth elephant is very costly. It is used in art and manufacture.... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2016 SOCIETY