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    Kodaikanal Dolphin’s Nose

    16th May 2023 /

    Hello from Kodaikanal, the Princess of Hill stations in Tamil Nadu! I am having a wonderful time with my family here. We are staying in a charming bungalow near Coakers walk, which has six rooms and a lot of vintage decor. The bungalow has a stunning view of the hills and valleys. The weather is ideal, not too hot or cold. Today we went to see some of the attractions in Kodaikanal. The first one was the Church for Our Lady of La Salette, which was built in 1866 and is one of the oldest churches in Kodaikanal. The church is nestled in nature and has a serene atmosphere. Then…

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    Sharma Park, Chennai

    26th January 2023 /

    Nowadays, Chennai has quite a few public parks which are reasonably maintained. These parks provide much-needed green spaces for the public to relax and breathe. Today, as I was in the nearby area, I went for my evening walk with a friend in Sharma Park, Habibullah Road, Near North Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai. This is comparatively a small park but still is good for daily walks.

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    Menaka Restaurant – Hotel Palmgrove

    6th July 2019

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    15th August 2015

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    2nd October 2013
  • Chennai,  Events

    The Himalayan Moments, a photography exhibition

    5th January 2023 /

    The closest I have been to the Himalayas was a vacation to Shimla. But today evening in about half an hour, Dr Srinivasan Periathiruvadi through his breathtaking photos transported me effortlessly to places in the ⛰️mountain range that I can only dream of visiting. Most of the places featured in his “Himalayan Moments” are accessible only by trekking. If you are a nature/landscape lover, don’t miss this photography exhibition. The pictures are on sale too and the proceeds go towards worthy social causes. In case you happen to see the man, ask him for the stories behind each photo. He may not readily reveal the secrets, but try asking him…

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    11th January 2007

    The Story of Landmark bookstores in India

    2nd August 2007

    Chennai is too cold!

    28th November 2020
  • Chennai

    Chennai after cyclone mandous crossing

    10th December 2022 /

    Pictures seen were taken of Marina Beach and nearby streets, during my morning walk today (10th Dec 2022, 9 AM). This was the morning following the cyclone Mandous crossing over the shore near Mamallapuram (50 km from Chennai), the midnight before. Yesterday night, There were fewer showers of heavy rain and little waterlogging. From 12 AM to 2 AM, there were heavy winds like the ones I have never seen sustained like this before. Thankfully, electricity was available throughout the cyclone, with a few minutes of interruption in the morning now. What I observed during the short walk: 1) Chennai Police personnel placed at every entry point to the beach…

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    Fancy Dress competition and costumes in Chennai

    16th September 2008

    Simple Sketches of Thirukkural

    20th August 2016

    Visit to B.M.Birla Planetarium Chennai

    14th July 2013
  • TV Show Review

    Our Great National Parks (2022)

    6th July 2022 /

    Our Great National Parks, a nature documentary blew my mind with its stunning 4K visuals, coverage of extremely hard-to-reach wildlife forests on land & water, and a well-written commentary.  Complimenting these was the majestic voice of the former American President, Barack Obama. If you have a Netflix subscription and even a faint amount of curiosity about our natural world, then don’t miss this series. Without any hesitation, this one gets a Ripe from Mangoidiots. The five-part miniseries travels to the most exquisite National Parts around the world: Africa’s beaches, Japan’s islands, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Chilean Patagonia, Kenya’s Tsavo Conservation Area, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Gunung Leuser…

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    The Good Place (2016)

    9th May 2018

    Forever (2018 TV series)

    9th December 2018

    Friends: The Reunion (2021)

    6th June 2021
  • Chennai

    Greenery in Guindy Estate

    1st March 2022 /

    Today I was visiting an office building for a meeting in the Guindy Thiru.Vi.Ka industrial estate. I never imagined a location in the heart of Chennai, has so much greenery and looks unhurried. Thanks to the government owned lands and campuses like #kingsinstitute Chennai in the area.

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    Homely Dosa varieties – Dosai mama

    17th March 2019

    My son’s birthday party

    10th July 2009

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    24th February 2010
  • Travel Review

    Farm visit near Pochampalli Town, Tamil Nadu

    23rd December 2021 /

    When he came to know of my visit to Salem this week, Mr Selva Murali of Visual Media Technologies invited me to visit his hometown Pochampalli, near Krishnagiri. He enticed me by offering to show me, a city boy, to visit his organic farmlands, taste the native produce and enjoy the scenic views of the lake & greenery around. I readily agreed. I was expecting a small town, but I was surprised to find a buzzing township with several shops, eateries, and even industries nearby. From Salem, it is a two-hour drive-by National Highway 44 (new number) towards Krishnagiri, you need to take a right turn at Kariamangalam which comes…

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    18th April 2019

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    1st June 2004
  • Travel Review

    Sankagiri Fort in Erode, Tamil Nadu

    22nd December 2021 /

    Today I felt wonderful as if I have accomplished something significant – feeling this way after a long time. This was after I completed the trek/climb to the top of the Sankagiri Fort in Salem District. It took me about 75 minutes to reach the top – a height of 2300 feet.  Since it is a pandemic out there, and we had gone on an afternoon on a weekday I saw only a few others inside the fort – a group of young college students, a couple and a solo traveller. The fort is open for all and has no entry fee, which translates to having no security guards around…

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    Alamparai Fort

    18th December 2022

    Stay at the Hotel Tamil Nadu, Mamallapuram

    19th February 2023
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