Sampathkumar Sampath

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• False Impression ~ Van Gogh's Bandaged Ear.. : Self-portrait to ..... Selfie

  

  I read recently – ‘False Impression’, a mystery novel by English author Jeffrey Archer, first published in February 2005 (the no. of English novel are less... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Mekedatu Spells Trouble .... the Biggest Yalong River Project

  

  Arkavati is a large mountain river in Karnataka, originating at Nandi Hills of Chikkaballapura district. It is a tributary of the Kaveri, which it joins at 34 k... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Anand Loses Game No.11 at Sochi - Magnus Carlsen Retains World Chess Title

  Sad news for Indian fans on Sunday 23rd Nov 2014….. as Norway’s Magnus Carlsen completed the defence of his world chess title by defeating Viswanathan Anand in... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Fire Forces Evacuation at Charing Cross Railway Station at London

  

  At first sight, one may not recognise it to be a Railway station. Some stations are busy – as so many trains traverse and thousands commute. Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2014 SOCIETY

• "Time" Person of the Year - Let It Be Sri Narendra Modiji !!

  

  In its early days : - Charles Lindbergh; Walter Chrysler; Owen D. Young; Mahatma Gandhi; Pierre Laval; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Hugh S. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Vandalur Tiger Returns ... Another One Released in Bangalore and Maneaters !!

  

  Most large predatory animals can kill at will – yet may not see humans as suitable prey – but it is stated that when they kill and taste blood – chances are the... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 SOCIETY

• John Lang, the Australian Who Fought for Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai Against East...

  

  On Tuesday[18.11.2014], our Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott a rather interesting gift ~ and to us something to glance... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Chennai Autos .............. and the Missing Meter !!

  

  A trip to Chennai would never be complete without an encounter with them……… the ubiquitous three-wheelers painted yellow and called ‘auto-rickshaws’. In the cit... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Padukone and Indian Shuttlers - Kidambi Srikanth Wins China Open

  

  Kundapur is a coastal town in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name Kundapur is associated with the Kundeshwar temple in the vicinity of the Panchagangavalli... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Italian Appeals Court at L'Aquila Overturns Scientists Convictions on Earthquake

  

  In Insurance parlance, we often come across the terminology “Act of God” – which refers to natural events that cause damage and cannot be prevented – they are... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2014 SOCIETY

• How Free and Safe Are Women to Walk in New York and in Amchi Mumbai !!!

  

  In every old movie, in the college scene, the heroine coming from a village would be ridiculed for her dressing style – she would find it odd and tough to cope... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Tiger Escapade at Vandalur Zoo

  

  People throng to Zoo to see and enjoy animals – the one at Vandalur is sprawling and attracts huge crowds – far cry from the days, it was housed in Lily Pond... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 SOCIETY

• the Ignominy is Complete with Virat Kohli's 21st Century !

  

  The nightmare is over at last – Srilanka did play good cricket today .. Angelo Mathews led from front making a grand century after 24 fifties. 137 from 113 ball... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 SOCIETY

• India Sri Lanka 5th One Dayer at Ranchi - Kedar Jadhav and Dickwella Make Debut

  

  You can be forgiven, if you are not watching the 5th ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Ranchi. Ardent followers generally will see every match - Jharkhand... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Vegetarianism - Exclusivity - and Marketing Technique (of KFC and Others)

  

  Any incongruity over here in this photo ? (taken in Mumbai Powai area in 1st of Aug 2014) You have names and brands which are so unique – that you think them... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Take off Your Glasses - President Pranab Mukherjee Told .. Simian Trouble at...

  

  The epic Mahabaratham is replete with rich moral stories and life instances. It extols the living of Lord Krishna at every stage of his life – right from his... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 SOCIETY

• London Se .. Paris Tak ... in Just 2 Hours !! Eurostar E320 Unveiled

  

  Train journeys are enjoyable – far relaxed from those of air – one can enjoy the nature, the places seeing trees travelling against you – stretching oneself to... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Rejigged Indian Team and Return of Rohit Sharma !

  In the early part of this century, there was embarrassment de riches for the Indian team – the opening conundrum – Sachin wanted to open – Sourav Ganguly was a... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Incredible Rohit Sharma Sets a New Landmark - Highest in ODI 264 !

  

  This morning I posted about the comeback of Rohit Sharma – and the way he is being welcomed – with Virat Kohli hailing him as probable X factor in World Cup –... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 SOCIETY

• Philae Lander Successfully Lands at Rosetta Comet

  

  The lander successfully touched down on the comet at 10:35 am EST (Eastern Time Zone encompassing 17 U.S. states in the eastern part of the contiguous United... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 SOCIETY