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May 2010

Trip to Amazing Chennai 2010: Part 5 – Crazy Traffic in Chennai Streets

chennai street bike

(This is one of the shots that I took in – a priest cutting in and out of traffic wearing no . Just a simple dhoti covering his bare skin and for the feet, rather worn-out sandals – I wonder how serious his injuries are going to be if he falls down. I have seen ladies with with fast bikes and no helmets as well. Higher-resolution shot here)

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Tamil Movie Review: Realistic, Downright Engaging Angadi Theru 2010

Angadi Theru movie

(A very realistic movie on the lifeline of a shop, the salespersons and story of lovers who started off as enemies all in one neat package. Image source: The Hindu)

I wonder why really good always seem to have tragic endings.

Just take Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu for example – brilliantly made movie but the ending was tragic, despite the underdogs winning the final match, the main character ends up dead and the beautiful heroine is left looking for her love for the rest of the life. Tragic indeed!

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Full Metal Jacket 1987: Ronald Lee Ermey

Ronald Lee Ermey

(No one, I mean, no one messes up with the drill sergeant – more so if the drill sergeant is Gunnery Sgt. Hartmann played by . Gunnery Sgt. Hartmann is furious after finding out a hidden food in the recruit’s personal box. Image source: www:boston.com)

I am watching ‘s “Full Metal Jacket” and I must say Ronald Lee Ermey as Gunnery Sgt.… [Click to read the rest] “Full Metal Jacket 1987: Ronald Lee Ermey”

Highway 101: Hidden Danger Along Highway

(Seeing a dead body on the highway was not something I had in mind for my weekend entertainment. Image source: http://thezeph.wordpress.com)

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Tamil Movie Review: Paiyaa 2010, Best Soundtrack To Date

movie paiyaa

(One movie tailor made for Yuvan Shankar Raja – his soundtrack for this movie thus far is the best todate. Image source: Now Running)

Let me start with a flashback

Couple months ago (I lost count the actual date), we were returning from a late night event. My wife wanted to buy a loaf of bread, so we stopped at a Petronas petrol station.… [Click to read the rest] “Tamil Movie Review: Paiyaa 2010, Best Soundtrack To Date”

Trip to Amazing Chennai 2010: Part 4 – Glorious Shopping

chennai shopping trip saree

(The obvious clue that tells the locals that we are foreigners here in , making us an easy target for to the locals to quickly hike up fares and price)

What happens if you are in Chennai and have just enough time to do one thing, what do you do? The answer is !

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Technology 101: Review of Home Made CSL Blueberry a9500

Smartphone CSL Blueberry

(Perhaps it is time for a change from the norms by moving to a Malaysian made Blackberry which is surprisingly well built and has very similar features & functions)

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Children 101: Innocent Kids Say The Darndest Things

(Kids say the things, ain’t they? Imagine seeing a plane at your local petrol station. Image source: http://icestationtango.blogspot.com/)

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Trip to Amazing Chennai 2010: Part 3 – Limca Advertisement

chennai limca soft drink

One thing about watching in is watching creative ads. And one of the ads that stand up among the many ads in the many TV channels is the Limca Ad.

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Trip to Amazing Chennai 2010: Part 2 – Settling Down

chennai dabarah coffee trip

(The way to start the day – style – light filter coffee with thick cow milk in a small tumbler. The small plate at the bottom is known as ‘dabarah’ which is supposed to be used to cool down the hot coffee but Malaysians like us, we just blow on the top of the cup and drank the milk rich coffee)

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Childhood Memories: Part 21 – Best Old TV Series

combat TV vic morrow 1980s

(The dependable Sergeant Saunders with his platoon from the hit series, Combat! Image source: Pinterest)

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Lately, I have been watching M*A*S*H (the series) – last seen on national TV in the (or earlier, I can’t recall) and I must say that I almost missed something rather brilliant. Then again, I was too young to understand the double meaning jokes in M*A*S*H. Now it makes sense to me.

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