Sampathkumar Sampath

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• சந்திரன் பிறை பார்த்தேன் ! ~ Moondram Pirai !!

  

  சந்திரன் பிறை பார்த்தேன் ! Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026 SOCIETY

• 'Poomazhai Thoovi Vasanthangal Vaaztha – Oorvalam Nadakinrathu’

  

  This song ‘Poomazhai thoovi vasanthangal vaaztha – oorvalam nadakinrathu’ – was a hit - MGR would play instrument and sing this in ‘Ninaithathai Mudippavan’ (th... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Elite Multi-sports Athletes : MJ Gopalan to Zach Lion-Cachet

  

  Even their worst detractors would not have possibly predicted Australia would be in this position. Tomorrow they play an insignificant match against Oman, when... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Sun ~ கதிரவன் எழுந்தான் .. .. பரம்பொருள் நாமம் பாடி பறந்தன புள்ளினம்.

  

  கதிரவன் எழுந்தான்... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Eagle Eye-view !!!

  

  Stanford University dropout Jerry Shaw learns that his identical twin brother Ethan, an officer in the U.S. Air Force, has been killed in a car crash. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Ducks of Pulicat !!

  

  A raft of ducks – [large group of geese in flight is called a skein, team, or wedge] colony of small duck -like birds flying ! - at a distance and gone in a... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Windscreen Glass on a Two-wheeler !!

  

  Windscreen glasses are a crucial safety component - primarily made from laminated safety glass designed to protect occupants and provide clear visibility. Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2026 SOCIETY

• What a Catch ! What a Match !! - Zimbabwe Fell Australia

  

  Just as INDIA would ever remember 25th June 1983 when Kapil Devils conquered the World and won the Prudential World Cup, there is another Nation which would loo... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2026 SOCIETY

• the Priced Furniture of Yore - Pirambu Moda !!

  

  It was early 1990s and our group of Officers of PSU Insurers had just boarded – Tamil Nadu Express bound for Madras Central at New Delhi Railway station, – we... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2026 SOCIETY

• When Erasmus Delivered a Dead-ball !!

  

  The 18th match of ICC T20 WC was a damp-squid – why the minnows put India in after the winning the toss is inexplicable, so also the decision of not giving... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026 SOCIETY

• India Play Namibia Today ....... Some Interesting Tidbits !!

  

  How good is your memory ? - do you remember that 25th Match of ICC ODI World Cup played at Pietermaritzburg, on Feb 23, 2003- India won by 181 runs ! The match... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Mattress !! ~ மெத்தை வாங்கினேன் தூக்கத்தை வாங்கலை !?!?

  

  When do you hit bed daily ~ how long and how well do you sleep !! For sure a cosy bed gives a comfortable sleep, while there are gifted some who can literally... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026 SOCIETY

• High-arm Bowling Action !!

  

  Watching ICC T20 WC 2026 – feel that there are only few bowlers with High arm bowling action - where the bowler's arm remains nearly vertical—close to 12 o'cloc... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026 SOCIETY

• What a Pulsating Match ... SA Vs Afg - Double Super Over

  

  How exciting a game of Cricket can be !!- do you experience extreme stress thinking of the game result !! Myth 1: On an Afternoon, I watch match relaxed and... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Glossy Ibises !!

  

  Glossy Ibises (Plegadis falcinellus) ~ one short of a dozen !!. The long, slender, down-curved bill; dark brown body with a subtle green–purple iridescent... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Chepauk Road-side Scenes After NZ / UAE WC Match - Unforfeiture !!!

  

  Lot happening on the field and some off it too - it is match no. 12 in ICC T20 WC – will there be an upset ? - will USA pull off one !! There was so much talk... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Celebrating 150 Years of Vande Mataram @ SYMA Childfest 2026

  

  150 Years of Vande Mataram is a national commemorative initiative to celebrate the spirit of Vande Mataram and its unique role in the history of India. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026 SOCIETY

• ICC T20 WC 2026 is on ........ and Kiwis Are Here !!

  

  Photos do make people happy and today as I walked my way in Marina beach – I took a selfie and then a photo of someone who is a famous photographer !! Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Fancy Dress Competition ~ SYMA Childfest 2026

  

  நான் வளர்கிறேனே மம்மி ! Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2026 SOCIETY

• Sooryavanshi's Prodigious 175 Ensures India Winning U19 WC 2026

  

  I am an avid fan of the game of Cricket – when we grew up, it was torrid time, India would be beaten by pace merchants and would struggle to win one odd match i... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2026 SOCIETY