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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Nike Drops Manny Pacquiao for His Remarks
Can you imagine what the traffic is all about ? Las Vegas Sun reported that airport traffic reached record volume levels, forcing hundreds of private jets to... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Bee Careful And... Sweet Investment !
‘Beecareful’ … !! ~ and what could be a sweet investment ? Honey is sweet - a sweet food made by bees foraging nectar from flowers. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Google Doodle on Man Who Invented Stethoscope
Another morning ~ another doodle ! – as usual interesting this time too… it is in celebration of a Physician on what would have been his 235th birthday. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Hair Goes Burgled from Simhachalam Temple ~ : Pathar Marenge Road Par Lok
At Vizag is the beautiful Simhachalam temple situate on a hillock ~ the deity stands covered with sandalwood paste throughout the year. It has a scenic view wit... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2016 SOCIETY -
the Leopard That Attended School Escapes from Bannerghatta Facility
Ever seen ‘Udumbu’ at arm’s length away ? Monitor lizard, touted for its unrelenting grip is the common name of several large lizard species, comprising the... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2016 SOCIETY -
TN CM Ms J Jayalalithaa Inaugurates All New Kalaivanar Arangam [Childrens Theatr...
Chhoti Si Baat, is a 1975 Hindi romantic comedy film featuring Amol Palekar. Chennai has a long history of theatres and Mount Road was identified with theatres ... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Ashwin Spins Lanka Out; India Loses to WI in U19 WC Finals
Is Cricket, especially T20 – a batsman game ! – At Pune, there was tinge of grass and batsman failed. At Vizag, in the decider, MS Dhoni retained the XI for a... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2016 SOCIETY -
'The Independent' Will Cease Existence in Print; to Continue Only in Digital For...
To most South Indians, day starts early with a steaming hot filter coffee and newspaper – Indian Express has been there; The Hindu ruled for decades, now... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Lance Naik Koppad is No More ... .. .. David Headley Explosive Revelations !!
Nation is sad ~ the hero is no more. He symbolised patriotism, valour and exhibited indomitable spirit of the Indian soldier. Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad,... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2016 SOCIETY -
NATO Ships Deployed in Aegean Sea to Prevent Migrant Movement
For centuries, sea has enamoured man and conquering high seas has been eternally challenging. In modern day, there are cargo ships [dry cargo / bulk cargo /... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Winner of Todays Match Between Bangla Vs West India to Meet India in U19 WC...
Way back in Dec 1986, India played Sri Lanka in ODI no. 407 at Green Park, Kanpur. Remember watching Ashantha De mel bowl well, but went without wickets. Now... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Woman from Lakhimpur Kheri (UP) Offers to Donate Kidney to Lance Naik...
Lakhimpur Kheri is the largest district in Uttar Pradesh, on the border with Nepal. It was part of the Indian National revolution of 1857 when most British part... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Praying for the Brave Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Who Survived Icy Avalanche at...
Those who serve for the Nation ~ the Army are the only real heroes. Army life no doubt is most sternous…… the one at high glaciers of Siachen Kargil are... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2016 SOCIETY -
the Platinum Minutes : New Two-wheeler Ambulances Introduced in Chennai
In this beautiful World, on the roads of Chennai, one often gets struck in traffic – be it morning journey to Office or the tired one back home – then you hear... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Google Doodle Celebrates Maker of Periodic Tables in Chemistry
Those days in school, not many things were understood – not the fault of those who taught. Today, as I googled for a relatively simple thing, appeared a... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Heart of Gold ~the Good Samaritan Autokaaran
What is your immediate reaction on seeing this photo ~ not so young man, with an old autorickshaw having MGR sticker [nothing about sticker or politics ! Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 SOCIETY -
“கற்கை நன்றே; Leopard Comes Visiting School
கல்வி கற்பது ஒன்றே ஒரு... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Inflation and ... IPL !! ~ Pawan Negi Who ? ... and IPL Auction !
Inflation is too much money chasing too few goods ~ what is too much money is chasing too many things ….. it is * IPL Auction * Strange things happen in... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2016 SOCIETY -
Farmer Who Rejected a £275million Offer for His Land - விவசாயி
Agriculture is the primordial occupation. Farmer is the most important person – ploughing is the most important activity – for they provide us the food ! In... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2016 SOCIETY -
U19 WC - India Will Play Namibia ~ and Did 25 Year Old Play ?
For the Cricket fan, any match is a treat and Indians are happily looking forward to the QF against Namibia. For those who pooh-pooh, Namibia Under-19s reached... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2016 SOCIETY