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Category - Lifestyle
Biodegradable garbage bags
The black colour “garbage” plastic bags have become ubiquitous in all houses &...
The cricket world’s best
The other day, while visiting his office, my friend Jonah Stephen, surprised me with a gift to...
Why my teenage son got a mechanical wrist watch
The other day my teenage son came to me asking whether I can get him a wristwatch that he can wear...
Craft Bazaar – works of Tamil Nadu Artisans
Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. through its brand Poompuhar has been promoting...
Tabletop water fountain
I love the sound of water falling down in a fountain – hearing it, has a soothing effect. For...
Reuse plastic bags
When it comes to not wasting items in the house, my mother is the queen of reuse. She saves the...
Watercan stand
Chennai city is known for its perennial water shortages. The main reason is natural causes of the...
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Death. A subject we normally think about only when we had to, like in a funeral of someone known to...
Little collection of stamps & currencies
Instead of keeping inside a cupboard my little collection of stamps, currencies and memorabilia I...
Eye glasses for $20 in Malaysia
After seeing the edible birds nest shop in Sungei Wang Plaza in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) my friend...
My new Mens Purse
I had written here about my purchase in 2014 of a messenger bag or shoulder bag that I use to carry...
Common Yoga Protocol 2016
The International Yoga day announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister in 2014 has gained traction...
Tamil Brahmin Wedding
Recently my nephew got married. Tamil Iyengar weddings are 2 to 3 days affair and are colourful...
SPIR-IT Summit Chennai
Few weeks back I got an invite from TIE Chennai for an event called SPIR-IT Summit. First thing...
Bespoke Jeans
Who doesn’t love a comfortable denim jeans. Few months back I read in this blog about...
Ordering fresh vegetables
In 2011 I had written about my good experience with ordering fresh “cut” vegetables...
Madras Heritage Car Rally 2015
Today in Don Bosco Matriculation School Egmore, Madras Heritage Motoring Club had organised a...
After 27 years I met my schoolmate
After nearly 27 years I met my schoolmate Mahesh Kumar Ramachandran today for breakfast in...
Organic washing powder
The other day I read about this firm Krya based in Chennai who make natural skin care & home...