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This was a Kerala house, and it just happened that a guy looked out of the window, Got inspired and called upon my son and wife to pose for me. tag: Photography, Chennai, Dakshin Chitra, Pose read full article »

It just so happened that my son enter this room and came running outside, I could see that he got scared. I asked him what happened? He said a lady was sitting there, So I pulled him along to enter the room, My eyes just popped out and my heart was beating fast and realized it was a dummy, but .. read full article »

It just so happened that my son enter this room and came running outside, I could see that he got scared. I asked him what happened? He said a lady was sitting there, So I pulled him along to enter the room, My eyes just popped out and my heart was beating fast and realized it was a dummy, but .. read full article »

I was there at Dakshin Chitra last Saturday, It was a visual treat for the camera. tag: Photography, Dakshin Chitra, Chennai read full article »

I know it is been a long time, Curry House at Anna Nagar Chennai, is nice cozy place to be with your family. We tried the north Indian type dishes Butter Naan, Kadai Chicken and for starters Sweet Corn veg soup, Chicken Andhra Kabab. Chicken Andhra Kabab is really hot and spicy, compliment it .. read full article »

Thalassery Restaurant is a new entrant for Kerala type foods, houses the taste of Malabar. Thalassery can be located from the front entrance of Anna Tower, the next road to Connexions, which leads to the arch of the Anna Tower close to Hill Greens Restaurant, The restaurant can be found on the .. read full article »

Ummm…n Yummy That is how the whole family treated itself that evening. The pastries live to the price, they just roll all over your mouth, didn’t want to swallow them at first. That is how I felt, When I was at Wings Cake shop of Taj, this place is next best pastries shop to La .. read full article »

The canton is small and nice Chinese restaurant at Nungambakkam, just next to Ganpath and it is on the basement. I had been to this place last Sunday, but didn’t really enjoy my lunch. I ordered for Spicy Jade Veg soup, Dragon Chicken as a starter and for the main course West Lake Spicy .. read full article »

It was close 12:30 PM yesterday afternoon and in a moment there was once shade lighter in what ever you started seeing. The Eclipse had just started, some of my friends took an DSLR to mobile phones, to shoot the Eclipse, some even had a nice sheet of paper with just a pin hole and watching. My .. read full article »

If it has to be Chinese food @ AnnaNagar you can count on "The Cascade" too, I will be posting on couple of Chinese restaurants review in the coming days. Remember that crowded Saravana Bhavan at the 2nd Avenue, the road which leads to Pazumudir Cholai, just opposite you will find Arun Ice cream .. read full article »

Cute little Angel @ The Cascade, AnnaNagar Chinese Restaurant. Indeed cute Right. read full article »

These photos where taken in different location in Chennai. These are some of landscape of Chennai which I came across been converted to Tilt shift photography. All effects have been done through post processing AKA Photoshop. read full article »

I have been hearing about the water problem in Chennai for long time, almost for the past 2 decades, very recently I stumbled upon a video on the subject of water conservation in Rajasthan. Please do take a look at the two images, the lids of the under water table has been open by these people .. read full article »

This lamp is slightly fascinating one, truly electrifying. The lights dance to music on the car stereo. Yes, this one is must have accessories for your car. Wishing you all a electrifying Happy New year 2010. read full article »

It happens that some times you don’t make to an vacation you decided a month ago. Yes that is what happened to my friends? Destination: Yelagiri @ sterling resorts Date availability: 1st and 2nd of January 2010 Rooms booked: 2 bedrooms Cost: 6000 INR If interested kindly contact .. read full article »

city, I’d like to share approved contacts with you on Boxbe. -vinod Here’s the link: https://www.boxbe.com/register?tc=1060953921_993839584 Please do not reply directly to this email. This message was sent at the request of vvvinod@gmail.com. Boxbe will not use your email address for any .. read full article »

Indeed cool right, I have been watching these skies for the past 2 weeks in Chennai, After the rains, the skies have been blue and clouds have become artistic. Some clouds are cascading with bright white hues. Hope you like it. Do let me know your views. read full article »

After 3 long days of rain, Finally the children had time to play. read full article »

The funny thing is the number of clips which is supporting the clothes. read full article »

A last minute decision on sunday evening, caused us to get in the car, and drive to a restaurant for dinner. The day was almost over, getting ready for monday played on our minds, to pick a restaurant close by, but to avoid boredom, it had to be something new preferably. The choice was Kokum, .. read full article »

The first time I saw that I was under the impression that these are cable TV wires, then realized that they are power lines to all those individual huts running criss cross. check out the last photo, some of the huts have water been logging on their sides, yeah they are living in water logging .. read full article »

It was vegetarian season, thanks to an upcoming trip to Sabarimala. We had been frequenting the usual idli-dosa places, and wanted to try something different, but also particular that it had to be a full and only vegetarian restaurant. While Cream Centre was one of the options that night, i .. read full article »

I believe Chennai's current strength of ladies traveling by train is low. There was talk on the Daily Newspaper that the Tambaram – Beach section will have 3 compartments for ladies and the rest common. I serious suggest that the same could be followed on the Avadi -Beach – Velachery .. read full article »

Drunken Man sleeping on MRTS Train Drunken Man sleeping on MRTS Train It is very common scene in Chennai MRTS, in spite of a written communication on the sides of the entrance cum exit, people occupy the area and make other co passengers uneasy, imagine during rush hours where people want to .. read full article »

I have been to this place a couple of times. The names makes it seem like it only serves seafood. Well, it does predominantly serve seafood, but i guess the demand of people who simply want to eat biryani and the likes of panneer butter masala are too much to keep it of the menu. The place is .. read full article »

Check out the photos below, The Symbol almost says U turn unless you go really close you will be shocked to know that it states “No U turn” Shouldn’t the Inverted U Symbol have a cross to denote No U turn Displays a U turn from a long distance Oh No, It say no U turn Place is near .. read full article »

The first McDonald's restaurant opened in Chennai, in Anna Nagar. Though there has always been an outlet in the Ascendas Complex, this was the first stand-alone restaurant.And a HUGE deal was made of the opening. I mean, newspapers, TV ads, flyers... everywhere you would possibly look! And it .. read full article »

This is an all time favourite, or used to be. Part of the Harrisons Hotel, has been in existence for a better part of my life. The old style hotel has now been torn down, and rebuilt into a multi-storey building hosting the same restaurants as before, Meenam and Dynasty. There was a time when .. read full article »

This is an all time favourite, or used to be. Part of the Harrisons Hotel, has been in existence for a better part of my life. The old style hotel has now been torn down, and rebuilt into a multi-storey building hosting the same restaurants as before, Meenam and Dynasty. There was a time when .. read full article »

This is not new, its been there for ages. This is one of the restaurants inside the New Woodlands Hotel, on Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai. This is their attempt to 'up the scale', i guess more on the monetary side, than on the service side. The restaurant is a multi-cusine vegetarian restaurant, and .. read full article »

This is not new, its been there for ages. This is one of the restaurants inside the New Woodlands Hotel, on Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai. This is their attempt to 'up the scale', i guess more on the monetary side, than on the service side. The restaurant is a multi-cusine vegetarian restaurant, and .. read full article »

Duchess, is an interesting name for a restaurant. Am not sure of the inspiration for the name, but the cuisine or food offered is all over the place. You can order chinese, continental, some bit of indian, and also order from Kabul, the restaurant next door. Duchess are Kabul are part of the .. read full article »

Duchess, is an interesting name for a restaurant. Am not sure of the inspiration for the name, but the cuisine or food offered is all over the place. You can order chinese, continental, some bit of indian, and also order from Kabul, the restaurant next door. Duchess are Kabul are part of the .. read full article »

"I can't believe this is happening in this day and age" - have you ever heard someone say that? I guess it means that when we have progressed in so many many fields and areas, it's difficult to fathom how some things never changed. I had one such conversation todayS: I wanted to talk to you. I .. read full article »

"I can't believe this is happening in this day and age" - have you ever heard someone say that? I guess it means that when we have progressed in so many many areas, it's difficult to fathom how some things never change. I had one such conversation todayS: I wanted to talk to you. I might have to .. read full article »

It is that time of the year that Chennai is basking in the glory of its traditional food and art performances. All along the week there will be artists performing in various places - the lists of which you can find here. And there will also be food stalls from variuos restaurants and also stalls .. read full article »

Warning: This is a rant. Hey, it's my blog and I'll rant if I want to.I'm tired of people dissing India. Constantly. Oh Indian politicians suck. Indian roads suck. Indian behavior sucks. And let me tell you, hypocrisy sucks.If you are going to sit in your nice comfortable well-furnished .. read full article »

Warning: This is a rant. Hey, it's my blog and I'll rant if I want to.I'm tired of people dissing India. Constantly. Oh Indian politicians suck. Indian roads suck. Indian behavior sucks. And let me tell you, hypocrisy sucks.If you are going to sit in your nice comfortable well-furnished .. read full article »

Warning: This is a rant. Hey, it's my blog and I'll rant if I want to.I'm tired of people dissing India. Constantly. Oh Indian politicians suck. Indian roads suck. Indian behavior sucks. And let me tell you, hypocrisy sucks.If you are going to sit in your nice comfortable well-furnished .. read full article »

This eating place had opened a while back in the Spencer Plaza food court. I also helped some of my colleagues and friends not so aware of the mallu (malayalee, as in person from kerala) ways, understand what these dishes meant. But, i didnt quite enjoy the ambience in the food court and so had .. read full article »

This eating place had opened a while back in the Spencer Plaza food court. I also helped some of my colleagues and friends not so aware of the mallu (malayalee, as in person from kerala) ways, understand what these dishes meant. But, i didnt quite enjoy the ambience in the food court and so had .. read full article »

Delhi Dhaba, on the ECR close to the toll gate (just before, if travelling from thiruvanmiyur) and is part of the same group that runs Amaravathi and Savera Hotels in Chennai. We had been here before, but the last time we ate at Malgudi, which was the same food (taste and concept) as the Malgudi .. read full article »

Delhi Dhaba, on the ECR close to the toll gate (just before, if travelling from thiruvanmiyur) and is part of the same group that runs Amaravathi and Savera Hotels in Chennai. We had been here before, but the last time we ate at Malgudi, which was the same food (taste and concept) as the Malgudi .. read full article »

Brand Taj is back to splurge its customers with yet another luxury hotel Taj Mount road at #2 Club House Road. This place has got around 6 options to wine and dine. Looks like a good bet to enjoy your new year :). If any of you drop by I would be glad to here your experiences. You can either .. read full article »

This is not from a recent visit. But i have been here a few times. It is favourite among some members in the family, but i dont necessarily love the experience or the food. First things first. The decor, the ambience is great. There is a 'thai' lady, usually sitting in the front as you enter .. read full article »

This is not from a recent visit. But i have been here a few times. It is favourite among some members in the family, but i dont necessarily love the experience or the food. First things first. The decor, the ambience is great. There is a 'thai' lady, usually sitting in the front as you enter .. read full article »

Eat Out: Gallopin GooseberryCusine: American and ItalianAmbience: The place is simple and neat with bright colored walls. It is never too crowded so its a perfectplace to drop by for a relaxed meal and a quick bite. It can seat around 50 - 60 people on an average. I would rate the ambience .. read full article »

This is not the first visit to Ratna Cafe. I have been to original in Triplicane, as well as to this one in T Nagar before. While i did rave about the sambar-idly combo before, this time around, we were served a watered down version. It was clear, just as the clear liquid floating, when the .. read full article »

This is not the first visit to Ratna Cafe. I have been to original in Triplicane, as well as to this one in T Nagar before. While i did rave about the sambar-idly combo before, this time around, we were served a watered down version. It was clear, just as the clear liquid floating, when the .. read full article »

This is vegetarian season, that is because of the Sabarimala mandalam time. And so there is frantic effort to constrain ourselves to Veggie places in the city. This in itself might throw people off. What looking for a veggie place in Chennai ? Well, yes, but it should not be a dosa idly place .. read full article »