Trip to Katappana


Last Tuesday I went to a place in Kerala called Katappana a hill station bordering Kambam Medu in Tamil Nadu.

My friend use to hype about this place. Since I didn’t have a feel of it I took him lightly.

We casually started our drive from Madurai where in my friends picked me from my house in SS Colony which is en route to Theni.

We had non stop drive and crossed Theni, Samayanallur, UthamaPalayam, Cumban & Cumbam Medu.

Cumbam Medu a hill-station which is a part of Tamil Nadu and it has 18 hairpin bends. Roads were bad, people were tan looking tamils & dry trees.

One can see a 360• Change after crossing the check post. Lust green trees, good roads, fair men and women with typical Kerala costumes. I’ve never felt this change in borders.

Then in 20 min we reached Katapanna and all this 20 min drive I was startled to see posh bungalows and a town which was as posh like a city.

Then my curiosity made me to read about Katappana and I was amazed to know that the place houses many hospitals, educational institutes, shopping complexes & it is spice capital of Kerala. Also for some time land prices were much expensive than cochin.

Then we booked a room to refresh our self and proceeded to a toddy shop and I tasted toddy for the first time. Also I took some snaps of the place, toddy shop, toddy & hotel where we stayed.

Experimenting Google Keyboard Shortkuts


Anything happening with Google is a Buzz. Today when i went into google i got a message “Try Google Experimental” on Google footer. Immediately my curiosity made to try that link and immediately explore what is new they are trying. In the morning i tried keyboard shortcuts and by now i became familiar with it and from now i think i might stop using mouse any more.

For those who are new to this can try these shortcuts.

First you have to goto http://www.google.com/experimental/ and enable the experiment option. From then you will be able to use following shortcut keys.

Key Action
J Selects the next result.
K Selects the previous result.
O Opens the selected result.
<Enter> Opens the selected result.
/ Puts the cursor in the search box.
<Esc> Removes the cursor from the search box.

Watching Yadhumagi


Being a Sunday & Sunaina starrer I decided to watch the movie YadhuMagi. Right from first scene it is boring and scenes move without any connect.

Just only an hour has passed and crowd has gone restless. Only enjoyment is listening to the comment of the crowd.

One thing I’ve decided is to watch the movie fully. But for sure No Review for this movie.

Roads of Sewage


Yesterday on reaching Periyar bus stop in Madurai we decided to take a walk to house. It was fun walking with friends discussing agenda for the trip.

After planning to revive People Justice my eyes blinks at something that creates news. While walking on Ellis Nagar bridge I came across this street filled with sewage water.

I don’t know how people live in this locality which is polluted and hazards to live. Already Madurai has enough mosquitoes and survey tells mosquitoes in Madurai drink 5000 liters of blood a day.

After People Justice is back I’d definitely want to work for the welfare of people.

In Thiruporur Register Office


After a long Thursday’s work I went home by 6.30 AM on friday. Then after taking a nap for 3 hours I drove to thiruporur a place that ends Old Mahabalipuram Road.

I’m here to collect Certified True copies of my property which I need to process a loan.

I use to visit this place during college days and it was a village those days. I’m stratled to see elite houses and entire demography of the place changed.

Now I got all necessary documents and I must thank my friend for makeing the process simple.

Another important aspect of the place is; it has a temple for Lord Muguga and it is here LTTE supremo Velupillai Prabakaran got married.

Safety at Risk


Yesterday I drove to office with lot of challenge and one experience was irritating and risky. I was teased by a van who didn’t allow me overtake him.

Also he was carrying loads of PVC pipes, those pipes stretched beyond without a reflector. Also he drove crazy risking people traveling behind him.

Our crazy corrupt cops catch poor two wheeler riders to such van drivers who give a dawn to safety.

Challenging day


Yesterday evening I was driving to office. It was a hectic day as I was attending calls non-stop. Then when I went to take my car a truck was parked in front of our gate and I had to wait for 10 min until the driver came back.

I drove some 500 meters just to realize that I forgot to take my wallet. Then had to return home to pick my wallet.

Then I realized I had to fill gas and I had to loose 5 min on the bunk.

Then the irony of dealing with mad drivers and unruly pedestrians. Finally reaching office was a big challenge.

Significance of March 10 – For Cricket Fans


There are several significant dates in Indian cricket history. Take June 25 for instance. A later generation would easily remember it as the day that India won the World Cup in England in 1983, while deeper followers of the game will identify it as the date India began her international journey at Lord’s in 1932.

August 24 is another historic date which Indian cricket fans will recall with relish – the day India finally won a Test and a series in England for the first time by winning the match at the Oval in 1971. It should also be easy to remember February 10 – the day India won her first Test match at Chepauk in 1952.

March 10 has to be one of the most significant dates in Indian cricket, for on this day 14 years apart two great triumphs were notched up. In 1971, India scored their maiden Test victory over West Indies and that was enough to give them the series played in the Caribbean. In 1985, India beat back successive challenges from Pakistan, England, Australia and New Zealand and won the World Championship of Cricket one day tournament in Melbourne with another victory over Pakistan in the title clash. Both triumphs were also notable because they were unexpected. When the Indians toured the Caribbean islands in 1971 they were rated as no-hopers.

In 23 Tests between the two countries dating back to 1948, India had never taken even the first innings lead. They had lost 12 matches and drawn eleven. And yet in the first Test at Kingston India not only took the first innings lead but also enforced the follow on before West Indies managed to save the Test.

However, the home team could not escape defeat in the second Test at Port of Spain. India dominated the match literally from the first ball when Abid Ali bowled Roy Fredericks and finally on March 10, registered a seven-wicket victory with a day to spare – their first victory over the West Indies in 25 Tests. Interestingly, the Test also marked the debut of Gavaskar.

Fourteen years later, Gavaskar was at the helm when the Indians took off for Australia. The Test series and the one-day series against England at home had just been lost and the atmosphere was anything but congenial. India were the reigning World Cup champions alright but since that memorable June day in 1983, their record had taken a beating. They had been outclassed 0-5 by the West Indies in 1983-84 and also went down to Australia at the start of the following season.

The WCC was going to be particularly tough assignment for all the seven Test playing nations were taking part. India were placed in group A along with Australia, England and Pakistan, while group B comprised New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

On current form, India were rated rank outsiders and given little chance of making the semifinals. But once the tournament began there was a transformation. The diffidence of the England series was a thing of the past and the Indians played confidently, even aggressively.

One amazing win followed another as the bowlers picked up the wickets at regular intervals and the batsmen got the runs at a brisk pace. Pakistan were beaten, then England and then Australia and India had made it to the semifinals. With another emphatic win over New Zealand, India unexpectedly made it to the title clash against Pakistan who had shocked West Indies in the other semifinal.

By now, however, the Indians were playing like a well oiled  machine that was purring along. They were simply unstoppable and an eight-wicket victory over Imran Khan and his men was the perfect manner in which to end a tournament where they had a dream run.

The picture of the Indian team taking a victory lap at the MCG in the Audi car that was presented to Man of the Series Ravi Shastri remains one of the most memorable in Indian cricket history.

And, in a poll conducted a few years ago, the WCC triumph was rated even higher than the World Cup victory.

For one thing the opposition was stronger and the victories were all emphatic in nature. Also, this was an all-win record whereas during the World Cup campaign two years before the Indians won six matches but lost two.

The 25th anniversary of the WCC triumph is as good a time as any to recall a very significant date in Indian cricket. Oh yes, March 10, whether 1971 or 1985, is one of the dates remembered with relish by Indian cricket fans.

At Aavin Adyar


I’m waiting opposite to Aavin parlor in adyar. I think I’ve to write about this place as my mother use to say that she use to hangout with her friends during 1970’s.

She use to tell me a 1000 times that she use to drink a flavored milk for 25 paisa (today it costs Rs.10/-).

Then as a kid I use to come here to have my favorite ice-creams and flavored milks.

Then this became a spot when I was in college and till date.

This has become a place of history and to my knowledge it exists for 4 decades.

Since I was waiting here I thought I can do something useful by sharing the bond I carry for this place. Also I wanted to experiment adding image to a blog post through mobile. You have to excuse for the dark image as I’ve to explore using camera with mu BlackBerry.

Bro Codes


There is certain friendship which is called Brotherhoodly friendship and sometimes we call those friends as Bro. I came across this list of codes and it very much makes sense. If this code is followed religiously no friendship in the would would have broken;

  1. Bros before hoes – Your bros are your bros and that’s final. They know and follow the same code that you do. They’ve been around, sometimes, since you were little kids and there’s no reason why a girl should continuously break that bond.
  2. Never bang your bro’s sister, mom, or ex – These chicks are off limits. No matter how hot they may be it’s just asking for trouble and in the end you’ll probably end up with nothing.
  3. You are obligated to be a wingman, if asked – You’d expect your bros to be your wingman when asked, therefore you must return the favor. We must help each other get laid, otherwise we’re doomed.
  4. Take one for the team – If your bro is hitting it off with a chick and her friend is being an obstacle then it is your job to bang that obstacle no matter what she looks like. Ok, you don’t necessarily have to bang her but at least keep her occupied. That’s all we ask for.
  5. Be the bearer of bad news if you catch your bro’s girl cheating – Don’t play dumb and let your bro’s girl play him for a fool. If you catch his girl cheating you need to let him know. It’s his right to know these things and it’s your job to be looking out for him.
  6. Never use the stall next to another guy unless there is no other stall available – I don’t think I need to explain this one.
  7. It is your responsibility to help a bro move – Don’t leave your bro hanging. Have you ever tried to moving everything by yourself? It sucks, and chances are you’ll need to ask your bros for the same favor, eventually.
  8. A bro should never disclose the sexual history of another bro to a chick – Most girls don’t like guys that have been around. Others like a guy with a little experience. It’s not your job to figure out which one of these girls she is. Just play dumb and avoid the question.
  9. A Bro never publicly reveals how many chicks he’s banged – Nobody really cares how many chicks you’ve banged and it only makes you look like you’re seeking attention. The only exception is if you’re known for getting around and even then you don’t state specific numbers.
  10. If a bro asks another bro to keep a secret, he shall take that secret to his grave. This is what makes them bros, not chicks – Guys don’t gossip. That’s just the way we are. We don’t call around to all our friends and start sending mass text messages whenever we get a bit of information out of one of our bros. We keep it to ourselves.

These are just top 10 codes and there are 140 more codes written by  Barney Stinson. If i post all 140 it might become copyright infringement. So, i’d recommend you all to read all 150 codes as it really makes sense.