Republic Day Parade, Jan 26

Stuffs which happened last Jan 26th Republic Day Parade... I know its month of August and we are now looking for Independence Day Parade.. Blame my time... couldn't get things to put in blog on time...

I got started with thank you note for Classical language - Tamil








Its Kalaigner every where... hmmm blame it on we people... No respite in sight...


I think each department had to do something... and here you got the display from Agri ministry... A women busy planting over top of vehicle.. Glad they didn't made ppl to wait till they grow and get the grain....


And the cost of reading this blog post is proudly shouldered by Google and 1st from Right.. Yes that's me...

Rameshwaram Trip - Year '09

Its a second visit to Rameshwaram in two years. Though I'm kind of person who argues existence of God and myths crafted over the so called powers wielded by God, I joined my family to visit this one of the holiest peace of land in Hinduism - for the sake of having a good family moment - rather than the blessing of God - here in our case 'Lord' Siva.

Got to visit Rameshwaram. Though I dont believe in God, I have love for the temple architecture and one reason definitely my Dad who used to do lots of this temple construction design stuff at home for many many years.. some 15years of memory..

my dad worked as Engineer with TN govt's HR&CE dept for almost 2 decade and I had so many of visits to all major temples in South Tamilnadu...

And Rameshwaram was one of his duty point among others.. been there to temple with Dad and visiting the place again without Dad has so much world of difference... pay here and there.. stand in queue... wait for this and that.. hmmm... gone are the days....

An early morning Rameshwaram sea view.. Its coastal Bay of Bengal ocean.


A little brighter morning with fishermen yet to venture into sea


In western countries its common to see white Doves making rounds around people. In India - a land of billions - are no short of birds. You can see this Crows sharing the same happy moments of Dove. Whats in color. Be Happy.


Myself, Karthikeyan in all new different attire. South Indian esp Tamilnadu.


A view from the Indira Gandhi bridge popularly known as Paman Palam.


From Paman Palam


Here its, the Paman Palam itself. A two lane flyover constructed over sea connecting Rameshwaram to mainland India.


Myself.


These are two boats traveling in opposite direction. Guess which one goes what direction. Look at the water for clues.


The place we stayed in Rameshwaram. A sea faced cottage just a 2 mins walk from temple.
A beautiful place to sit in morning and evening for taking in the serene sea atmosphere.

@ Chennai Spencer's Shopping Mall

After long years(some 6 years) I get to visit Spencer's Shopping Mall, Mount Road, Chennai, thanks to Super Supra(my friend Subramania Siva's nick). After having a stupendous meal at Srinivasa Andhra Mess, Sydoji Lane, Triplicane we went straight into one of the Chennai's largest Air conditioned shopping mall Spencer's. The Spencer's stood for its fame of colorful, joy full shopping experience.

I last visited Spencer's when I was in Chennai in 2003/04 for my B.E academic project. That time I was visiting with Dhana & Sathish.

the caveat with colorful, joy full shopping @ Spencer's come at exorbitant cost for any thing you pick. To simply enjoy the Spencer's, follow this principle roam - rest - roam, rest assured...



Clicked this Mount Road LIC building, which is on the way to Spencer's..
This was once Chennai's tallest building with 13(not sure may be 14) storeys


Chennai Mount Road LIC building


You can see what Chennai peak Summer can do to busiest Mount Road...


Finally into Spencer's... Phase 3 Atrium


Spencer's Phase 2 Atrium


Spencer's Phase 1 Atrium


Super Supra


A promo stall


Stansfield School of Business building right opposite to Spencer's


Who else... It's me.. Karthikeyan..


Legend.. Up Close... ;)


Not so Legend.. but since friend of a Legend(Of course its me) he could stand chance to enter into history books...


A warrior on war(foot) path... Never mind where this warrior's army... It's all top secret...

Sify Fungama's "Sunday Funday" @ MGM Resort

Last Sunday for Sify Associates & their family members it was a complete Funday. Yes, long awaited Sify's Fungama party was held last Sunday amidst huge expectation. Venue has been fixed as MGM Resorts @ ECR, Chennai. Multiple bus operators have been roped in to provide safe/comfortable journey to/from the venue from different parts of Chennai and nearly 70 buses I guess had been put into service by the operators. As planned people have started pouring into the venue around 3PM. People got into party mood after around the venue seeing action packed stalls at different places. Few stalls to say are the registration for Super Lotto Draw, Lucky Draw, Bull's Eye, Karla Kattai, Skipping Challenge, Kiss the Miss etc,. You can play in any of the stalls and win tokens which can be redeemed immediately for a superb goody item of your choice among the pool.

@4.30 the main action has been kick started by announcing the Super Lotto winners which was followed by whole lot of individual events and family events which are well received among the family members. The compering was done by a popular TV host and events were judged by another popular TV personality 'Badava' Gopi, his wife and another one guy - couldn't remember the name. It was really a fantastic singing show performed by Sify Associates and amazed at thier level of perfection. Excellent show friends, Keep it up. And came the sizzling Fashion Show done by Sify Associates and biggest highlight was the participation by our CTO as one among other contenders. It was very different experience to see him going around the stage doing cat walk compared to the days he talking formal, walking formal and speaking formal as in Rajini's fashion.

And the food was just WOW... Fantastically arranged to cope up the mind blogging head counts... All kudos to all people who made that day a remarkable one...

Few clicks of show now,

It all started @ this point...


Array of colorful stalls...


People there were like butterflies around the flower... Buzzing around all the time..


Very airy place... Obviously it has to be since beach is @ doorstep...


Different amount of actions @ different stalls..


Kids have got their own share... Separate stalls for them and as bonanza they have got something to chew and as usual adult ticket holders watched with lots of stomach burn....


Who is the monster here? Guess it and write in your views as comments... Winners will get to stay few minutes with the monster...


Aahh yes the same kidz who got something extra than me... yes im talking about the popcorn ticket, freebie ticket they got...


At closing time of the carnival and stage is about to begin..


People are making most of the stalls and these chairs are waiting for people to hide themselves under their shades..


People slowly coming around the corner...


Action has started...


Its time for Sify Family Members


Though this set looks calm and decent... Its only for the camera...


Sun settling down.. But people enjoyment was up all the time..


A good stage..


Winners moment..


Inline for next event....


A part of gathering..


Another part of gathering..


On stage performance matters...


Unbelievable happened.. One of my friend Jose has won in the Karla Kattai event... I think he must have broken the head of that stall organizer and threatened his assistance to give the prize... And finally he is on stage...


Sizzling Show..


Creating Set...
















Will the Sun go without evening shine?? Will the storm go without damage?? Will the public exam's go without tension?? So if those things can't how come my blog go without my picture... So here is... Clockwise from 6PM: Regi, Pachai and Karthik


L2R: Unknown, Rajasekar and Myself


Solo Star Karthikeyan


Food for enjoyment is over.. Its time to food our cells..


Sparkling Fireworks..










Entrance

MGM Resorts @ ECR Chennai


Private Beach of MGM Resorts


Warning worth to note..




Good night view of the resort building...