Archive for January, 2008
The indispensable cell phone
A year back, my wife and I drove downtown separately in two cars. Our return trip was at about 5 PM, bang on the rush hour traffic. (more…)
The one Stringed folk violin
Growing up in North Madras, in a town home with a wall of windows facing what is now a busy street, we were treated to a dazzling display of wares throughout the day by vendors of different sorts. (more…)
A memorable buffet
For one who is used to the $7.95 buffets in the suburban Indian restaurants in the United states that normally feature a set of trays with Bunsen burners warming the food, under a glass hood with hand written labels describing Indian food such as chhole in terms such as ‘Chick Peas in gravy’, the GRT Chennai’s buffet’s ambiance was a real treat. (more…)
In awe of the operating efficiency of the airline staff in India
“Vallavanukku pullum aayudham”
Tamil Saying
To a strong (capable) person, even a blade of grass is a weapon (more…)