Sampathkumar Sampath

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• Is Violent Behaviour in Genes ?

  

  Though generalisation in general is not right, often, we hear and do generalise – it can be about people, their traits, attitudes and more. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 SOCIETY

• a White Liverpudlian Making Merry in Indian Cinema ~ Amy Jackson

  

  An elderly English woman, almost at her deathbed in London, wants to come down to Madras in search of a young man whom she last saw on 15th August 1947 to retur... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Modernising Indian Railways ! CNG Train and Cash on Delivery Ticket

  

  If you are 50+, you will blush reading this – more than a couple of decades ago, any elder’s advice on train travel was : a) Don’t forget to carry your ticket... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Why Do Birds Fly in "V" ... Science Behind !

  

  Watching bird [Birdwatching] a form of wildlife observation is an interesting activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 SOCIETY

• 400 Years of Colonisation ~ Since East India Company and Sir Thomas Roe's Visit

  

  The Spanish Armada was a Spanish fleet of 130 ships that sailed in Aug 1588, under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia with the purpose of escorting an... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 SOCIETY

• UP Woman Risks Life and Averts Accident to Kashi Vishwanath Express

  

  Train no. 14257 a daily train, runs a distance of 793 kms covering it in a travel time of 16 hr 25 M. It has 30 halts in between. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Salvaging Hoegh Osaka ~ Many Luxury Cars Retrieved Undamaged

  

  I had earlier posted on beach of Bramble and the intentional agrounding of Car Carrier ‘MV Höegh Osaka’. The vessel was in news for its prized cargo consisting... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Remembering Those Who Stream-rolled British on High Seas ~ Great Martyrs of Land

  

  I had proudly posted about the great person who launched two vessels against the British Imperialists with the support of Tilakar. In Nov 1906, steamships... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Commercial General Liability ~ the Bulldog Case !!

  

  Bull-baiting was a blood sport involving the baiting of bulls. There are many varieties of dogs. The Bulldog is a medium-sized breed of dog. It is a muscular,... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Letter to Railways from Okhil Babu .. to 6 Year Old in UK

  

  It is a great place for those who love trains to watch, enjoy and learn. The symbol of Rail heritage of India, National Rail Museum is located in Chanakyapuri,... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 SOCIETY

• It is Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams - Winners of Australian Open 2015

  At Melbourne, a few minutes back, Novak Djokovic proved too strong for Andy Murray as he won a fifth Australian Open title in a punishing final. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 SOCIETY

• 5 Year Old Invoiced £15.95 for No-show ~ Remember 'Hari Sadhu' Advt ?

  

  People enjoy outside food and book their table for a pleasant dinner – may be poolside, relaxing. Remember that famous commercial, where the Manager calls to... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Ballon d'Or and ........... FIFA World Player of the Year - Identify !!

  

  Can you identify this woman standing next to Ronaldo ? The 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala was the fifth year for FIFA's awards for the top football players and... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 SOCIETY

• Addiction to Facebook ~ the Status in FB and More .... !!

  

  Most of my friends are on Facebook and I could see green light glowing – when I log in. Some of them have multiple accounts too ! For the uninformed, Facebook,... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 SOCIETY

• Mcdonalds Pune Outlet ...... the Boy is from UP - Possible Reunion of Family

  Sometimes good things can happen in bad too ! I had posted about the streaming news of Mcdonald Pune outlet throwing out a poor boy and denying entry. Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 SOCIETY

• How a Debate Against British Was Won in UK - Kudos to Shashi Tharoor !!!!

  

  In the UN elections held in 2006 to succeed Kofi Annan, he gave a scare to Ban Ki-moon. His website describes him as an author, UN Peacekeeper, refugee worker,... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 SOCIETY

• When Pigs Flew Business Class in Boeing 747 !!

  

  Pigs are not the animals much liked – looked down all the times. There is a phrase ‘when pigs will fly’ is a hyperbolic figure of speech that describes an... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 SOCIETY

• Cricketers Haunted by Ghosts ~ Apparition !! - Lumley Castle

  

  A scenic picture – Jimmy Anderson practising with a fort in the background ! photo credit : dailymail.co.uk They say that often courage is shaken when alone ~... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 SOCIETY

• AIADMK Supremo Ms J Jayalalithaa Provides Succour to Kolkata Gymnast

  

  A great Republic Day with US President as Chief Guest for the RD Parade at New Delhi is making news. The event was grandly organised in Chennai too – the... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 SOCIETY

• Celebrating Indian Republic Day ~ a Great Day for the Nation

  

  65 years back, a salute of 21 guns and the unfurling of the Indian National flag by Dr. Rajendra Prasad heralded the historic birth of the Indian Republic on... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 SOCIETY