Hey guys,
Indru mudhal Perianayaki Bugnayaki endru anbudan azhaikka paduvaal :) :) This shall over-ride her previous name of Pine - Peria the Pine still sounds good though ;)
Bug-nayaki, the Miss Blaster has filed her 100th bug today :)
Please note that my bug count is 61 and Hari's is 35.
Kudos to Lady Tendulkar of Citrix ;) :P :)
All the best for your next target of breaking Sachin's record.
Sharing a good news along with this ;) I have been offered a permanent job at Citrix from the 1st of July :)
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
A Homage to the Land of Heritage
Colorful vibes, Amazing aura and Flourishing Families - That was what the neighborhood was literally filled with. It was life - the conventional Indian type family fraterneties that are bound by generational ethics and highly valued traditions. I can guarantee everyday was a kaleidoscopic vibrant splashy day that my forefathers and their wide winged families of cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters and kids shared in their very own township or probably a village in today's standards - Aaravayal.
The community of chettiars that have flourished over time in agriculture and trade are the proud descenders of the Chola kingdom and my very own forefathers - Karaikudi being the capital of this Chettinad kingdom. Chettinad officially being the homeland of the nattukottai chettiars. That is the very birth place of the traditional chettinad cuisine - the spice filled delicacies and motherland to full meals of sambar, kaara kuzhambu, kuzhi paniyaram, paal paniyaram, different varieties of non-veg cook books.
Ideally being an Indian embelishment it definitely has a huge collection of the cultural heritage, marble and burma teak built houses with their own legendary architectural brilliance. Wide courtyards, high raised ceilings, Ravi varma wall hangings, sculpture decorated pillars and spacious rooms. It has these 'thinnai's that is encovered by family rooms on the sides. There will be around 10 pillars which enclose a mini open courtyard where sunlight falls in and it is awesome to move amongst the pillars hugging them with your arms open :). The heavy huge doors are made with extraordinary wood with intricate carvings of our Indian gods.
The typical architecture structure of a Chettiar house is a study in how a human dwelling can be constructed in harmony with nature. It is also an ideal way of living as the interiors of the houses are so cool during the hot and humid Indian summers and last a lifetime! Not to forget the lavish taste of the well off chettiar families in arts & crafts that occupy a distinct position in the south Indian folklore. The woven saris, daily use of exclusive made designer ornaments in gold and silver, wood carving, silver embelishment and the wide ranging repertoire of Chettiar weddings which are probably larger than life :D..
Last but not least, the prosperous banking and money lending business in the community - a very commercial life you see. This is what stretched the reach of the chettiars to foreign lands today research papers being published on this amazing survival instincts that the Nagarathar chettiars had. A tank of temples, the rare charm and a must visit destination - definitely a tourists paradise with a difference, and one which cannot be missed by the discerning tourist.
The community of chettiars that have flourished over time in agriculture and trade are the proud descenders of the Chola kingdom and my very own forefathers - Karaikudi being the capital of this Chettinad kingdom. Chettinad officially being the homeland of the nattukottai chettiars. That is the very birth place of the traditional chettinad cuisine - the spice filled delicacies and motherland to full meals of sambar, kaara kuzhambu, kuzhi paniyaram, paal paniyaram, different varieties of non-veg cook books.
Ideally being an Indian embelishment it definitely has a huge collection of the cultural heritage, marble and burma teak built houses with their own legendary architectural brilliance. Wide courtyards, high raised ceilings, Ravi varma wall hangings, sculpture decorated pillars and spacious rooms. It has these 'thinnai's that is encovered by family rooms on the sides. There will be around 10 pillars which enclose a mini open courtyard where sunlight falls in and it is awesome to move amongst the pillars hugging them with your arms open :). The heavy huge doors are made with extraordinary wood with intricate carvings of our Indian gods.
The typical architecture structure of a Chettiar house is a study in how a human dwelling can be constructed in harmony with nature. It is also an ideal way of living as the interiors of the houses are so cool during the hot and humid Indian summers and last a lifetime! Not to forget the lavish taste of the well off chettiar families in arts & crafts that occupy a distinct position in the south Indian folklore. The woven saris, daily use of exclusive made designer ornaments in gold and silver, wood carving, silver embelishment and the wide ranging repertoire of Chettiar weddings which are probably larger than life :D..
Last but not least, the prosperous banking and money lending business in the community - a very commercial life you see. This is what stretched the reach of the chettiars to foreign lands today research papers being published on this amazing survival instincts that the Nagarathar chettiars had. A tank of temples, the rare charm and a must visit destination - definitely a tourists paradise with a difference, and one which cannot be missed by the discerning tourist.Saturday, March 27, 2010
BOEINQ - Bunch of Engineers Is Nostradamus's Quatrain
B.Tech Information Technology Senthilnathan Sevugan Senthil
As such, this name cannot be accomodated into any application form/invitation/limited space dockets :) So, now with this degree in front of it, we can officially declare that it can never be spelt together in a sentence or put in a blog post.. he he.
Yena oru athisayam., we are all qualified engineers on papers and that cannot be deferred as it has our ugly duckling photos on it as well.. Here it is, in front of our eyes that we've passed through, hopefully not the last of educational qualifications in our lives. What seems most intriguing is the fact that we have done this for 4years without much pain and efforts... Oru velai namma ellarumey Meenakshi mathiri padichurukalaamo nu thonum, but again whom are we fooling - we exploited the weakness in us and showed only the diversity in unITy ;)
What purturbs me at the back of my head on some confrontations is this one conviction our ppl hold - "An engineer is always the best solution and master of all arts - better than a science graduate; better than a masters stud; and even better than those trained professionals just because they are not engineers!!" - - - Athu eppidi aagum :) I dont accept that - do any of you?
Yes, I am proud and happy that I am an Engineer - but why would the society only look upon the engineering graduates as the high end big wigs and all other graduates as just left outs and left overs. Even the organizations that we work for, or atleast the one that I work for perceives this notion globally. So, to hell with this preconceived and well immersed perception - "Engineers are God made and the rest are nuts & bolts.." Cheers to the glory of overflowing engineers and TGIE - Thank God Iam (an) Engineer ;) in this cynical world of superstitions
As such, this name cannot be accomodated into any application form/invitation/limited space dockets :) So, now with this degree in front of it, we can officially declare that it can never be spelt together in a sentence or put in a blog post.. he he.
Yena oru athisayam., we are all qualified engineers on papers and that cannot be deferred as it has our ugly duckling photos on it as well.. Here it is, in front of our eyes that we've passed through, hopefully not the last of educational qualifications in our lives. What seems most intriguing is the fact that we have done this for 4years without much pain and efforts... Oru velai namma ellarumey Meenakshi mathiri padichurukalaamo nu thonum, but again whom are we fooling - we exploited the weakness in us and showed only the diversity in unITy ;)
What purturbs me at the back of my head on some confrontations is this one conviction our ppl hold - "An engineer is always the best solution and master of all arts - better than a science graduate; better than a masters stud; and even better than those trained professionals just because they are not engineers!!" - - - Athu eppidi aagum :) I dont accept that - do any of you?
Yes, I am proud and happy that I am an Engineer - but why would the society only look upon the engineering graduates as the high end big wigs and all other graduates as just left outs and left overs. Even the organizations that we work for, or atleast the one that I work for perceives this notion globally. So, to hell with this preconceived and well immersed perception - "Engineers are God made and the rest are nuts & bolts.." Cheers to the glory of overflowing engineers and TGIE - Thank God Iam (an) Engineer ;) in this cynical world of superstitions
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
'JuVi'nile
Its like eternity isnt it.. Its the longest holiday the blog has taken ever since we started - a spine chilling silence uniformly maintained by all of us :) Nalla unity makkaley, lets get it back on tract with the same unity.
Here is some food for thought, and lets see how much of us are really hifi IQ guys. I am sure I am testing the tongs in the right community - so please prove me right. This is an excerpt from a magazine, so courtesy XYZ. I would be surprised if some of you had already read it, if so, then please refrain from spoiling the fun :-)
Read the below very carefully, u dont have to read between the lines but you will have to read through the lines well :)
1. I always speak of the truth. I have 2 coins with me. The cumulative sum of both the coins is 75paise. I promise you that one is not 50paise, then what would be the value of each of the coins - please bear in mind we follow the normal RBI statuatory and no coin value other than standard are being considered.
2. 5 + 5 + 5 = 550? Adding one more line to this expression would make it a balanced equation. What and where is that
3. Clerk: "Raghav, your next"
Raghav: "Coming sir....."
Raghav rushes to the door and stumbles at the doorstep and all his files and papers scatter on the floor.
Interviewer: "Raghav!! What is this!!!!?"
Raghav gave an answer that the interviewer bought and inturn was very impressed that he recruited Raghave inspite of his mess up at the entrance. What do you think is the reply that Raghav gave?
4. 2 Brothers took part in a 100m race. The elder brother won the race by 10m. Now, the younger brother who was disappointed asks the elder brother for a rematch.
In this race, the elder brother stands 10m behind the younger brother to make up for the lost distance last time.
Now who do you think will win this round? Explain...
5. An electric train runs at a speed of 90km/h. The train heads from east to west, which direction do you think the smoke emitted would travel. Remember, the train is travelling at this pace with all passengers inside.
These were some simple and astonishing questions that I came across this last weekend while surfing through the pages at home. Do introduce your own riddles that are in similar lines and lets understand how many of us have the acumen to pick the hidden catch.
- SS
Here is some food for thought, and lets see how much of us are really hifi IQ guys. I am sure I am testing the tongs in the right community - so please prove me right. This is an excerpt from a magazine, so courtesy XYZ. I would be surprised if some of you had already read it, if so, then please refrain from spoiling the fun :-)
Read the below very carefully, u dont have to read between the lines but you will have to read through the lines well :)
1. I always speak of the truth. I have 2 coins with me. The cumulative sum of both the coins is 75paise. I promise you that one is not 50paise, then what would be the value of each of the coins - please bear in mind we follow the normal RBI statuatory and no coin value other than standard are being considered.
2. 5 + 5 + 5 = 550? Adding one more line to this expression would make it a balanced equation. What and where is that
3. Clerk: "Raghav, your next"
Raghav: "Coming sir....."
Raghav rushes to the door and stumbles at the doorstep and all his files and papers scatter on the floor.
Interviewer: "Raghav!! What is this!!!!?"
Raghav gave an answer that the interviewer bought and inturn was very impressed that he recruited Raghave inspite of his mess up at the entrance. What do you think is the reply that Raghav gave?
4. 2 Brothers took part in a 100m race. The elder brother won the race by 10m. Now, the younger brother who was disappointed asks the elder brother for a rematch.
In this race, the elder brother stands 10m behind the younger brother to make up for the lost distance last time.
Now who do you think will win this round? Explain...
5. An electric train runs at a speed of 90km/h. The train heads from east to west, which direction do you think the smoke emitted would travel. Remember, the train is travelling at this pace with all passengers inside.
These were some simple and astonishing questions that I came across this last weekend while surfing through the pages at home. Do introduce your own riddles that are in similar lines and lets understand how many of us have the acumen to pick the hidden catch.
- SS
Monday, March 8, 2010
தமிழ் Sonnet ..
கனவுல எழுதின கவிதை..
வெட்கம் என்பது மடமை
தூக்கம் என்பது போதை
அச்சம் என்பது மாயை
தூக்கம் என்பது போதை
அச்சம் என்பது மாயை
கோபம் என்பது வெறுமை
தயக்கம் என்பது தனிமை
நடுக்கம் என்பது முதுமை
துரோகம் என்பது கொடுமை
தயக்கம் என்பது தனிமை
நடுக்கம் என்பது முதுமை
துரோகம் என்பது கொடுமை
துன்பம் என்பது பாதை
நுட்பம் என்பது திறமை
வேகம் என்பது இளமை
இறக்கம் என்பது தூய்மை
ஒழுக்கம் என்பது கடமை
ஆக்கம் என்பது பெருமை
நுட்பம் என்பது திறமை
வேகம் என்பது இளமை
இறக்கம் என்பது தூய்மை
ஒழுக்கம் என்பது கடமை
ஆக்கம் என்பது பெருமை
மோச்சம் என்பது இனிமை
இவையெதும் புரியாமல்
இருப்பதுதான் இன்றைய நிலமை !!!
- ஹre..
P.S: Tis s our 150th post :) :)
Big Blog Boy Bonkers Bully Boys
Naanum evalavo try panen.. I went to Nostredamus, he said I was no good an age to even close to eligibility!! What a turn down, how can age be a factor - athuvum to such a fair, young and self-persevered promising Indian of the future ;) Not letting my feathers of hope shed, and nevertheless we have so many other banks in India which will not say no to me engira nambikayil kilmabinen with my Online venture in search of another bank where I will be able to remit a Cursed Card ... Oh, I meant Credit Card :D
Ponen, vaalkayin adutha mile kallai nokki....... In the online search for another bank that will accomodate the flashy needs of this expectations filled thamizh paiyan :).. I felt I found the bank that will consider me for what I was looking for.. Nambikayudan keten, yen???? That was the stupid bank where my steadily flowing heartline was.. Surukama sollanum na, yenoda corporate bread and bacon account athu thaan. Athula vanthu vilunthathu nethi naduvil kadapaarai! My grey luck that they've stopped issuing the stupid mode of expenditure for the past year or so. "Yena kodumai saurav ganguly ithu, ungala mathiriye yen kathayum maha flop aayiduchey" nu oru thuzhi sorvodu vilagi vanthen yenathu Bellagio vangiyidam irunthu.
Epdiyum ithu namaku thevai, sulabamaaga kidaithaal ithu nilaikaathu endru solluvargal. Apdi nu yen manasai thethi konden! Yella prachanaigalukum oru common strategy, Take a step back from where you are and find another route to untwist the clutter. Atha thaan senjen, I took some genuine advise regarding the most sensible options. Yen sothanai kathaigalai vittu veliye vanthen in a month's time. Credit Card tholvigalai uthari vittu kaalam kadanthen, then came the time for my next bait,....
Eduthen phone ai, poten application ai, vanthaan agent, kuduthen photocopies ai, vanthuthu maaya verification calls from the Bonda Bank, santhoshamaaga irunthen.... Till the day it all toiled and coiled to the same old witches story.. 2 times vanthuthu verification calls, miga porumayaaga bathil sonen. 3rd time um vanthuthu - yaarunu naan verify pannitu answer panen. 4th time konjam vedu vedu nu vanthuthu, irunthum vazha vazha answers sonen.. Then came the world's end of patience - 5th time "BOWW BOWW" Endru bark panen koopitavanidam.! Anga vachaanunga ya aapu... Case ah close pannitu assault ah poitaan Customer Care la.... Dhaadi valarthen, Kumari Kumari polambinen CC (customer care) makkal idam - oru erumbu kooda mathikalai !!
I struggled, with all my nerves but clot aana blood yenaikum flow aagathu nu 2 months kalichu purinjukiten. Recession la vela tholacha naukri.com paiyan mathiri kidacha bank ellam apply panren..! Irunthum yen tragedy theenthutha .. mmm hmm.. Thalaila yethana suzhi nu theriyala, ithu varaikum vidivu illai. Appendix la vachu asinga paduthrathu kelvi pattirukeengala... Solren, sila utharunangal..
With effect of my faithful force and flawless approach, I went to Drama Queen, Veer Virumaandi, Barrack Batista, Sambar Sadam, Avatar Aarusamy.. It was like a shot on my own foot, when one of them said - "Sir, since this is your 1st credit card we dont wish to engage ourselves for this service" apdinu tan!... Ketukunga, yen da mudivoda oru network pottu naasti panringaley da.. Ivan paravaala, innoruthan yenna da na.. "Sir neenga romba nallavaru, vallavaru, naalum therninjavaru.. Aanal ippo enga bank irukra nilamai la ungala mathiri aalungala enga naala overqualified reasons naala ethuka maatom !!"
- Intha alumbu alaiyodum vintage journey hopefully comes to an end. Lets join hands and fight for this Incredible Indian to get justice :) Just a forewarning, thorathi varum credit card makkalai adithu thorathatheergal, apram yen gathi thaan ungal gathiyum !
- Intha alumbu alaiyodum vintage journey hopefully comes to an end. Lets join hands and fight for this Incredible Indian to get justice :) Just a forewarning, thorathi varum credit card makkalai adithu thorathatheergal, apram yen gathi thaan ungal gathiyum !
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