I happened to visit Chennai Sangamam programs on saturday. I first went to Nageswara Rao park, Mylapore - I didnt like the ambience, no place to sit, sound was too loud, found it difficult to even stand and watch the program from under one huge tree.
Got fed up and went to Natesan park - T Nagar. Lovely set up. Road was blocked after 7:30pm and performances were exciting. Bommallatam was class apart. Enjoyed a lot. Some senior DMK members were also participating including Kanimozhi.
Request Chennaites not to miss it but choose the neighbourhood location carefully. Good and interesting effort indeed by organisers!!!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Cricket & Umpiring
In my opinion, cricket is at cross-roads once again after the strong match fixing controversy. Why?
a. If umpires keep referring decisions to 3rd umpire, then what is the big responsibility while standing in the middle of the ground?
b. Let us assume, young umpires (in early 30s) can be recruited, then, how will they control hard headed people like Ponting or Smith.. for example?
c. What is match referee doing is something i am not clear at all. What did he do when 2007 World Cup played in twilight? What did he do when England Vs Pakistan match fight happened?
d. It is agreed that Umpires are human and they would make errors. What is the tolerance limit per match or per innings?
e. How can ICC manage billions of arm chair umpires who watch TV replay and keep commenting? How to ensure fairness between viewers and umpires... obviously, viewers today are far better placed when compared to umpires on the field.
f. Proper use of technology or whistle blowing from match referee or third umpire needs to be explored and some time based decisions would augur well for the future of cricket.
For the interim period, Head butt sounds like an good idea to resolve issues :)
a. If umpires keep referring decisions to 3rd umpire, then what is the big responsibility while standing in the middle of the ground?
b. Let us assume, young umpires (in early 30s) can be recruited, then, how will they control hard headed people like Ponting or Smith.. for example?
c. What is match referee doing is something i am not clear at all. What did he do when 2007 World Cup played in twilight? What did he do when England Vs Pakistan match fight happened?
d. It is agreed that Umpires are human and they would make errors. What is the tolerance limit per match or per innings?
e. How can ICC manage billions of arm chair umpires who watch TV replay and keep commenting? How to ensure fairness between viewers and umpires... obviously, viewers today are far better placed when compared to umpires on the field.
f. Proper use of technology or whistle blowing from match referee or third umpire needs to be explored and some time based decisions would augur well for the future of cricket.
For the interim period, Head butt sounds like an good idea to resolve issues :)
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Travel tips for Sri Lanka
Travel tips for Sri Lanka
1. Sri Lanka is a humid country.
2. The food is mostly non-vegetarian. It is seldom served hot for eating.
3. Rice and bread are staple food.
4. Exchange Forex or TC in banks. Countryside Hotels offer unfriendly rate for exchange.
5. Sinhalese smile a lot. They have customer service mentality.
6. Females look good and wear western wear comfortably. They wear tight dress and children tend to wear jeans, mini skirt and adults wear skirt mostly.
7. The food looks Indian but it does not have indian taste.
8. Fish and Chicken related food available through out the country. Pickle concept not practiced in Sri Lankan hotels.
9. Strict vegetarians have to adjust to rice, dhal and some kind of salad when they travel outside Colombo. Colombo has got Anjappar, Amaravati and couple of vegetarian restaurant in a neighbourhood called Bampalapitiya.
10. Liquor is sold in neighbourhood shops in Sri Lanka for a moderate price. Hence, no need to stock the liquor.
11. Train services connect the entire country. Trains also have a one observation compartment with transparant glasses.
12. Sri Lankan people wake up early and goes to bed early say 6:30am to 7:30pm. Tourist need to plan their work accordingly.
13. Laksala is a good souvenir shop of Sri Lanka.
14. I didnt explore the night life in Colombo hence could not comment.
15. Carry and Keep your passport ready to show during security check-ups.
16. Pre-paid SIM Card buying in Sri Lanka requires Local ID proof !!!
17. Sri Lanka follows patriarch system. Dowry system is prevalent for arranged marriages. But majority of marriages happening out of love life.
18. Hundreds of people travel out of Colombo to Kandy, Anuradhapura, Galle (pronounced as goal) regions on weekends. Hence, plan your appointments accordingly.
19. Internet facility is available only in major cities.
20. Textile shooping is recommended in Sri Lanka for price sensitive tourists.
1. Sri Lanka is a humid country.
2. The food is mostly non-vegetarian. It is seldom served hot for eating.
3. Rice and bread are staple food.
4. Exchange Forex or TC in banks. Countryside Hotels offer unfriendly rate for exchange.
5. Sinhalese smile a lot. They have customer service mentality.
6. Females look good and wear western wear comfortably. They wear tight dress and children tend to wear jeans, mini skirt and adults wear skirt mostly.
7. The food looks Indian but it does not have indian taste.
8. Fish and Chicken related food available through out the country. Pickle concept not practiced in Sri Lankan hotels.
9. Strict vegetarians have to adjust to rice, dhal and some kind of salad when they travel outside Colombo. Colombo has got Anjappar, Amaravati and couple of vegetarian restaurant in a neighbourhood called Bampalapitiya.
10. Liquor is sold in neighbourhood shops in Sri Lanka for a moderate price. Hence, no need to stock the liquor.
11. Train services connect the entire country. Trains also have a one observation compartment with transparant glasses.
12. Sri Lankan people wake up early and goes to bed early say 6:30am to 7:30pm. Tourist need to plan their work accordingly.
13. Laksala is a good souvenir shop of Sri Lanka.
14. I didnt explore the night life in Colombo hence could not comment.
15. Carry and Keep your passport ready to show during security check-ups.
16. Pre-paid SIM Card buying in Sri Lanka requires Local ID proof !!!
17. Sri Lanka follows patriarch system. Dowry system is prevalent for arranged marriages. But majority of marriages happening out of love life.
18. Hundreds of people travel out of Colombo to Kandy, Anuradhapura, Galle (pronounced as goal) regions on weekends. Hence, plan your appointments accordingly.
19. Internet facility is available only in major cities.
20. Textile shooping is recommended in Sri Lanka for price sensitive tourists.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Vodafone - Elevator - TV Commercial Lyrics
I fell in love with Vodafone - Elevator - TV Commercial. Here is the lyrics:
The commercial can be seen in Vodafone website.
Blue skies
in open air
there's a place
for us somewhere
take me away
somewhere far away
beyond the sun
take me away
somewhere far away
The commercial can be seen in Vodafone website.
Blue skies
in open air
there's a place
for us somewhere
take me away
somewhere far away
beyond the sun
take me away
somewhere far away
Sri Lanka trip - thanksgiving
On Yasith - Our Reluctant Guide
Yasith named as our co-ordinator for our official project. Also, he ended up co-ordinating the entire branch trip. He is very quiet, humorous and always smiling. He is very knowledgeable about landscape, culture, places, history and geography. He was very proud of his country and was forthcoming and explaining a lot throughout the trip. We enjoyed his companionship very well.
On Sarath - Our Mr Discipline
Sarath was the driver and responsible for steering us. He is well mannered. He drove comfortably without violating any signal or taking on rash driving. He wore seat belt through out the tour, locked the doors before moving the vehicle and never got upset when he had to circle back. He kept his eye on us when we walked through the streets of Kandy. He ate very little food as if a person on diet and hence got a nick name from me as Mr Discipline
Photo: From Left: Yasith, Self (Vijay), Sarath
Monday, January 7, 2008
Indian Cricket - 2nd Test at Sydney
What a test match... The twists and turns can match only movie script !!!
BCCI should initiate proceedings formally / professionally to relieve Harbhajan from 3 test ban instead of withdrawing from the tour. That would be the long term solution rather than short term headline making emotional withdrawl.
BCCI should initiate proceedings formally / professionally to relieve Harbhajan from 3 test ban instead of withdrawing from the tour. That would be the long term solution rather than short term headline making emotional withdrawl.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
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