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• Audi Wanderer That Transported Nethaji from Bihar to Delhi in 1941

  

  On 23rd Jan, We will be celebrating the 120th birth anniversary of the greatest person of our Nation *** I first heard of Audi Car, when Ravi Shastri was the... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2017 SOCIETY

• பொங்கலோ பொங்கல் ~ மாட்டு பொங்கல் ~ Thanking Cattle for the Harvest 2017

  

  Today, 15th Jan 2017 ~ is a day of special significance. After Bhogi and Makara Sankranthi [Pongal], today is dedicated to the cattle popularly known as ‘Mattu... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Vandalur Zoo; Island Ground Trade Fair Remain Closed During Pongal 2017

  

  Cyclone Nada weakened to a depression but Cyclone Vardah made a landfall in the city, leaving behind a trail of destruction, including a few deaths and massive... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Gujarat Wins Maiden Ranji Trophy 2017

  

  Honestly, even those of us following the fortunes of 27 teams this season, may not be able to identify at least 5 palyers from this line-up : SB Gohel, PK... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Satvahana Gautamiputra Satakarni ~ 100th Movie of Balakrishna and the Price !!

  

  Fridays, Deepavali, Pongal ~ one common link could be release of new films ! ~ in rural Andhra, the thrill would fill the air in those days, with release of... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Don't Expect Cough Syrup to Cure Cough !!

  

  If winter comes, can cough be far behind ! .. in Tamil, colloquially some call them lokku-lokku lokarachi [the sound of coughing ! Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Bismilla Khan's Stolen Shenais Recovered ~ Grandson Arrested !!

  

  Most South Indians would be hooked to the lovely music generated from ‘Nadaswaram’ – the famous wind instrument, traditionally played in temples and in... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Boom Boom Bats !! - David Warner to Use Heavier Bat in India

  

  For more than 120 years of existence in International cricket, the willow has not undergone much of change though the grip, the quality of willow, the price... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Dhoni Quits ! - Gujarat to Play Mumbai in Ranji Finals - Abbott and the Kolpak...

  

  He played in 10 Tests 29 ODIs – took 39 34 wickets respectively - and is in news !! In the World of Cricket, what do you feel would be a World X1 – this... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Long Distance Trains : Freight Train from China to London

  

  A travel by train is always worth of savouring. A journey was worth its length. The yester generations cherished travel by talking a lot about the journey and... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Remembering the Bravery of Veerapandia Kattabomman Who Fought British

  

  There is an interesting legend associated with this place – one of valour ~ that several dogs chased a hare, which had to run for its life. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2017 SOCIETY

• David Warner Scores Century Before Lunch at Sydney

  

  In a tour game in England, Krish Srikkanth achieved it – a century before lunch on the opening day .. .. quite a feat, in a World of lusty hitters.. Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Insects in Films ! - Mosquito Bite is an Accident !!!

  

  Male mosquitoes do not bite. The real risk is from female mosquitoes that search for blood to provide protein for their eggs. Scientific research over the... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Welcoming New Year 2017 ~ Need for Sanity !!

  

  31st Dec 2016 ~ New Year eve – returning late from Office – there were traffic snarls on the way, and more as one got nearer to Marina beach. Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2017 SOCIETY

• Amla out to Nuwan Pradeep at Port Elizabeth - 10000th LBW Dismissal

  

  Remember watching on TV - ODI no. 281 in a charged atmosphere and was left saddened in the end. India lost to England by a solitary run at Barbati Stadium,... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2016 SPORTS

• Cheetah ~ the Fastest ! - Racing Towards Extinction ?

  

  In Tamil comedy film ‘Kalakalappu’, directed by Sundar C ~ Santhanam will show a portrait of a man attacking a cheetah with sickle. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2016 SOCIETY

• Gujarat's Samit Gohel Makes History - Highest Unbeaten Score While Carrying Bat...

  

  We have seen some big innings ~ and only recently Karun Nair made Chepauk memorable by scoring a 303* against England in the 5th Test – Dec 2016. Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2016 SOCIETY

• Car Damaged by Seal ~ is the Damage Payable by Insurer ?

  

  Motor Insurance Comprehensive Polict indemnifies the policy holder against loss or damage to the vehicle insured and / or its accessories whilst thereon – cause... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2016 SOCIETY

• Pak Defence Minister Makes Nuke Threat ~ Reacting to a False News Article !!!

  

  More than 54,000 people are being forced to leave their homes on Christmas day in Germany's biggest evacuation since the Second World war. Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2016 SOCIETY

• the 404 Error ~ Island Nation New Zealand Missing !!

  

  Every day – we search for things – be it the specs, vehicle keys, office keys – then you start searching for that all important mail, file and more … not a day... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2016 SOCIETY