Sampathkumar Sampath

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• Islanders of Vanuatu to Learn Swimming .... Gold Medalist from Suriname

  

  Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, medley – all events under Swimming competition – and do you remember - Anthony Conrad Nesty whose gold in... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 SOCIETY

• Hailstorm at Gabba, Brisbane...... Stoppage of Test..

  

  Woolloongabba is a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; particularly famous for being the site of the Brisbane Cricket Ground, known as "The Gabba". Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 SOCIETY

• 'Seamless' Transition ........... from Red Cherry to Pink Ball !!!

  

  In Insurance parlance, there are individual policies and package policies – covering the same property / subject matter of insurance. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 SOCIETY

• the Story of Kanakambaram Flower - முப்பது பைசா மூணு முழம்.

  

  Flowers are beautiful, make a pretty sight – whether they are singular, in a bunch, on the plant / creeper / tree, in a strand and more ... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 SOCIETY

• Fire Hazard in High Rise Buildings .... LIC and Tall Buildings of Chennai

  

  Standard Fire Special Perils Policy .... as the name suggests is a standard product – covers Fire and allied perils (includes lightning, aircraft damage,... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 SOCIETY

• Nilgiri Mountain Railways - and the First Death in This Section....

  

  Train journey is most enjoyable as one can spend time leisurely eating the choicest delicacies looking through the window at the different culture, fields,... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 SOCIETY

• Rose Bowl - Southampton - Hampshire ... History - Jadeja Fined .. Anderson ??

  

  Indians found themselves in a different position when the 3rd Test started here....... in an alien land, where we generally fare badly in the first Test, we... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Kick ... Hit Or Miss in Box Office ? ..... and Linking Modi to It ... !!

  

  Tinseldom is glittering ~ and so much of hype surrounds making, production and release of movies that perhaps directs towards its success too. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Kargil Vijay Diwas Today ... Remembering Those Great Martyrs of Our Motherland

  

  They'd promised their families they'd come back soon. They more than kept their word. Went as mere men. Came back as heroes in coffins ~ * they gave their... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Scottish Terriers Lead the Nation in CWG Opening Parade - Some Titbits Too....

  

  In most events, the Opening show glitters and Glasgow was no exception – as Commonwealth Games got off to a glittering start. There is oft repeated phrase... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Heroic Act of 85 Year Old Women - Nabs 2 Thieves All Alone

  

  She is a 85 year old teacher – being felicitated – not for her service in teaching or social service but for her valour !!!!...... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Clyde, the Thistle (logo) - Commonwealth Games 2014 Set to Begin

  

  FIFA concluded, Wimbledon is over, India won at Lords (and I have posted on why Dhoni stood 4 yards behind to Ravindra Jadeja) – now a global TV audience of mor... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Dhoni Stands Back to Ravindra Jadeja ... Leads to Win at Lords

  

  India won at Lords ……….. on the final day – Indian fans agonisingly looked forward to breaking the partnership of Joe Root and Mooen Ali – which came a ball... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Govt Steps in to Regulate Gold Scheme of Jewellers - Who Will Benefit ??

  

  There are various tests to find out resistance – just do a shopping in T Nagar area – resist not to get into any Jewellery shop – and try resisting not getting... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Sinecure ... Retirement Jobs - Interesting Qs in Kerala Staff Selection Exam !!

  

  Have never heard of this musical instrument – ‘Ukulele’ (not that I know many other insturements !) - is a member of the guitar family of instruments; it... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 SOCIETY

• a Different Selfie .... and the Sad End of Andres Escobar - FIFA

  

  After a month-long fiesta of football, it is all over - Germany are the 2014 FIFA World Cup champions, lifting the Trophy for the fourth time in their history... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 SOCIETY

• India Script History - Win at Lords After 28 Years...

  

  Anderson floored and Indians celebrating ....That sums up it all………. Not a great day for England ………………… England captain Steven Gerrard has ended his... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Total Loss of Package Lost Overboard ..... Truck Falls into Sea at Chennai

  

  Those in insurance field and those availing insurance coverage would well know that Marine Insurance, the most codified form of Insurance is different from othe... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Rovio's Angry Birds .... Are You Addicted ??

  

  Children enjoy playing (earlier days they used to play outside – now glued to computers / laptops / tabs / mobiles) ~ and not all those who play are children… i... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Pro-kabbadi League Set to Rock ... Why No Tamil Nadu Team in the League ???

  

  It is something we played passionately during school days – can you connect : Bengaluru Bulls; Bengal Warriors; Delhi; Jaipur Pink Panthers; Patna Pirates;... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 SOCIETY