EDITOR’S NOTE
DEAR MEMBERS, You could cover any topic that is dear At the very outset, let me thank you to you – travel, sport, fashion & lifestyle, for all the emails and personal messages poetry, photography, real life event appreciating the work done with experiences, fiction writing etc.. our club magazine, GNC Connect. the list is pretty exhaustive. We will carry We have strived hard to carry forward as many articles as possible in each issue. the good work into this second issue Do email your articles to and I hope you find it an interesting read. [email protected]. This issue of GNC Connect is packed with fantastic articles (from our regular Thanks again to my Sub-Committee, contributors and some new) and lots all the contributors and Edge Design House of pictures from the many events that for all the hard work that has gone our club hosted over the past two months. in to this issue.
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any attempt by us a success. information about the club, pay bills, GNC is surely but steadily moving book rooms & conference halls, ahead with a comprehensive write suggestions & more. development plan. Weather being During this month, we propose to take very kind, we were able to execute up and complete painting of the club, many a jobs that deserved renovation of conference halls & toilets, immediate attention. refurbishing of kitchen, implementation The Lawn has been spruced up & well of automated systems for service, lit with LED bulbs. Children’s play integration of service staff into one unit area has been created in the South West and set up systems in administration. corner of the lawn. Play equipment We are looking at purchase of semi/ will be installed within the next automatic cleaning equipment that fortnight. Guesthouse entrance would help reduce manpower costs & the driveway on the Northern side and be more effective in keeping of the club adjacent to the Guesthouse the premises cleaner. We move into have been re-laid. Additional room 2015 with a lot of hope to witnessa Dear Members, space for storage has been created next change from the prevailing recession to the entrance of the guesthouse. to one of prosperity and growth. On behalf of the General Committee Leaks have stopped in most I take pleasure in wishing all of you of the areas. The northern side No amount of thanks would express of bad weatherand the current drive on the programs to enable us plan better. and your families a Prosperous & of the Kitchen (outside) has been our gratitude for the overwhelming of the Police for driving after PONGAL festival is going to be one Healthy 2015. From our side, covered to facilitate permanent space response in the NYE 2015 celebrations. consuming spirits. The programs filled with tradition, colour and gaiety. to makeit a year of fun and happiness, for catering services.Few of those tasks For those interested in statistics, conducted in the Sprawling 32 ft x 24 DO NOT Miss it. we arecontemplating to start planned & could not be completed we had over 600 people (members/ ft stage and comprising of 16 ft LED We promise more interesting events a Ladies club, Youth & Children’s club as scheduled will be pursued dependents/guests) turned out display was a treat to watch. in the months to come. Please do read with the helpof active members. during this month. for the event through members, The streaming live video display the SMS and mailssent with respect While the objective of setting up these, dependents & guests. Around 550 captured the attention of the entire to programs. Christmas celebrations is to get more members and their The website of our club is being Dinners were served. Sale of spirits viewing public in the well laid too had over 75 children participating families to use the club and thereby taken up for renovation.The new crossed Rs.85000/- not including out seating area. with full vigour. It was a fantastic extract maximum benefit, and dynamic website with a host the offers extended by sponsors. exhibition of talent from children programs under these activities of interactive functions, We salute our members for their The celebrations started of our own members where many could be finalised by the constituents. will help members view most tremendous support despite the threat with‘Heartfelt Emsemble”, of them waited to get on to the stage a scintillating Fusion music to sing & dance. On behalf of the Our club has the reach to access conducted by Ghatam Karthick Entertainment Committee I request many institutions across geographical and his troupe of 14 co-artists. interested members, spouses & children locations in the country and this could Followed by soulful singing to come forward and register at the club be well exploited by members to pursue by Vijay TVfame Madhumita, office indicating their talent and interest their ambitions. Given the stature mimicry by Amuthavanan. to participate in club events. of our institution, it would be possible The photographs published for us create strategic tie-ups apart in the magazine will reveal the spirit Before concluding I would like to place from reciprocal arrangements, and bonhomie on 31/12/2015. on record the extraordinary work done and that could greatly benefit our Unbounded enthusiasm at the dance by our Admin, Service & Sports Staff, members once again. For instance, floor from the large gathering in the conduct of NYE celebrations. we would like to look at - trekking, of children & youth stole They rose to the occasion admirably river rafting, mountaineering, the limelight of the evening. tand helped us ensure success wind surfing, book club,cookery of the program. We are proud of them. & social service as some of the activities This is not the first instance that could be organised for our where in our club has turned out For benefit of those members who members & their families. in such large numbers. do not frequent the club, extract of some I request interested members to come Beginning from Diwali Nite, of the importantdecisions taken forward with creative ideas to Children’s day, Christmas. by the General Committee are being and suggestions that could be Movie nights, Tambola and other communicated in this issue. incorporated in the over all scheme. events held during the past Please keep a watch for dates three months have witnessed Thanks of meetings and do come. excellent footfall. We request members Ashok Sarrangan – Secretary It is your participation that would make to come forward with feedback (AI29)
06 07 ENCOUNTERLITERARY TALK BOOK REVIEW
FROM THE OLD BOOKSHELF
Thanvi Srikant (S563)
“Whether I should turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether the station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.”
Page 1 of “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens
In my zeal to explore the intricacies family, or his best friend and idol at his The charming James Steerforth, of classicism, I took a bold step first school, Steerforth, his supportive a symbol of perfection whom by choosing this popular work friend Traddles, his great-aunt Betsey the author befriends and idolises, of Charles Dickens for a book review. Trotwood, Mr Dick, the Micawber and the true friend Traddles, who finds But what began out of sheer curiosity, family, Mr. Wickifield and his daughter happiness in the imperfections. was an eye opener to some phenomenal Agnes, or his wife Dora (these are but writing and storytelling which has been a few of the many vivid characters), His first love and “child-wife” Dora cherished by readers of all generations. he is loved equally by all, and develops whom he loves beyond imagination, For those who haven’t read this book a strong attachment with each of them. but is unable to fulfil the expectations earlier, I would gladly make of a housewife, and his best friend an endeavour to give you a gist Copperfield meets most of these Agnes, whom he thinks he can of the story, but even that would extend characters as a child, but his honesty, only love as a sister. beyond a few pages, and would spoil humility and love leave an indelible its beauty. Here are a few reasons impact on them. Such an impact, Uriah Heep, the antagonist who makes why I think it’s special enough for you that when he repeatedly comes mistakes and takes advantage to take out from your old bookshelf. across them in his adolescence, of his friends, and Mr. Micawber and eventually adulthood, they still who is penitent, and leans on his Dickens is known for creating have the same belief in him as they friends for support. a variety of characters having distinct did before, if not more. He helps each personalities, and bringing them of them with their various difficulties, Copperfield experiences a rocky road to life with mere words. In ‘David while simultaneously braving his own. filled with disappointments, untimely Copperfield’, he doesn’t just give deaths, difficulties and unanswered us a glimpse of his talent, but shines. The author does not bring questions. But he also finds his ray the characters, plots and twists of happiness in exploring new places, This work of fiction, written completely randomly. He shows his genius meeting new people and infinding love. in an autobiographic style, begins by carefully balancing the emotional The very reason, the author writes with the birth of the protagonist. scales throughout the book. this autobiographyin retrospect, It’s fascinating how the author is able There’s light humour, drama, tragedy, is that he cherishes the memories to recollect his experiences as a child, and suspense. Remarkably, of both his hardships and happiness. and justify his innocent thoughts, the personalities of his characters while also giving his comments on it, are balanced too. Looking back on the very first line, in retrospect. I realised that the author is not just If he introduces the Murdstones, being modest. Maybe, At every stage of the Copperfield’s Copperfield’s step- father and sister, he isn’t looking for an answer. life, the reader can empathise with who advocate ‘firmness’, he also shows his decisions, his responses to various us how a guardian can selflessly take Don’t worry about being the ‘hero’ situations and question himself/herself responsibility of a child’s education with the happy ending. Just make whether he/she would do the same. and future by bringing in Betsey the journey with your friends and family. The author gives us the liberty Trotwood, the great-aunt That’s what happiness is all about. of judging David from every possible of the protagonist. perspective, and still be satisfied with “Like many fond parents, I have in my heart his decision. The key theme of the He shows us how it feels to have of hearts a favourite child. entire story is relationships. Be it his a loving mother, as well as how a nurse And his name is David Copperfield.” ~ childhood nurse, Pegotty, and her (Pegotty) can show motherly affection. Charles Dickens, 1867
08 ART & CULTURE
The mama, happily slurping the coffee, and nothing to do with merit. Carnatic music has reached a new level Ok coming back to sabha, eating the hot keerai vadai at 4pm Seriously some of them.... now owing to television and reality only a handful of 4-5 sabhas have their in the cool december afternoon with their PR skills, they could have competitons, that there are singers own venue. The rest rent a space discussing the how the Reethigowlai had Alaskans buying ice in no time!! in every nook and cranny. and conduct their season. Some of was sung in his times.. And all of them also have certain the major sabhas also have a canteen and how the kids of today are good So the music season day (Dec 1-31) good level....no one sings really attached that is immensely popular. and all....but it is always about typically starts from early morning.... crappy these days. It is like dressing... At one time, during my previous work those times and how things and for some sabhas I mean like realllly even the maids these days are neat at alwarpet, during dec 1st week, were infinitely better...including early morning!!! There is one that has and take pride in their dressing. there was an immense debate the price of this small tumbler of coffee! a 5am morning concert in the glow much like that...so it very difficult between my colleagues to where of lamps and no mikes. to really know who is singing well to go the next day...between the While last time, my article was more Just the voice with the accompaniments. or not until you hear many concerts 2 sabhas on ttk road....i was really taken on how we appreciate carnatic music, So those of you early morning birds and figure out what is that extra thing aback as I thought my office folks didn’t this time have just shard some thoughts should try and go for one of these... you like about that singer and whether much care about carnatic /dec season on the music season. am sure it must be an experience... you want to hear them again. and i was as kind of feeling bad What is the hoo and the haa about it haven’t attended one personally Lets put it this way.... I had not even bothered to invite mufflers/ and why does it happen only though as it is waaayyy early for me!. basically all singers are good. them for my concerts. In all this self shawls/ in these months. By the time you “AAAAAAHAAA! BESH.....ONE (Am sure if i had to sing in this sabha, There are some who are little thought...I heard pudi kuzhakattai... concert schedule get to read this article however, MORE PLEASE “.....AND THAT i would just chooseto not sleep all night!!) better than good. And there are some and i realized it was for food!!! handbook / water bottle the music season has gotten over WAS NOT FOR THE CONCERT who are really good that you want The debate lasted and finally it was and some emergency marie biscuits and the tayagaraja aradhanais INSIDE...IT WAS FOR THE HOT Ok so most sabhas prefer to start at 8am to hear them again and again. decided they would go in succession in hand. Once they decide on the list have started...now what is that.. FILTER COFFEE IN THE ADJOINING with a lecture demonstration (lec-dem). Maybe it could be the choice of songs... to each sabha for lunch and again that day...it is sabha hopping ... ask a few! CANTEEN !!! The sabhas give out their program maybe it is just the positive energy in succession to each sabha concert / lunch / concert/ tiffin / sheets in advance and as mentioned you got with all the audience cheering for coffee break. That way they would concert/ lighter tiffin and back home So the music season is one big Mrs. Sowmya Kumar Arjun (A105) in last article there is a little book next to you....and you want to be have covered the major ones for lunch and maybe curd rice to end the day. musical dansical (new word introduced with the compiled list. one of the crowd who also and tiffin times for the next 15 days!!! Such fun...considering if you are mayhem if i may say so. The lec dems are interesting if you like participated in all that cheering... (Thank god the boss was away a connoisseur of music and food... But a feeling good mayhem By music, the subject although some of them much like the football matches for Christmas vacation or else nothing like it!! it is restricted to 99% carnatic classical are really deep and for the layman these days. You want to be seen he would have seen us swinging variety barring very few may be a little difficult to follow. at that all important concert. from one sabha to another much like Well personally do wish there hindusthani / other music. The ones on dance are easier to follow We wouldn’t want people asking... how Capt. Vontrapp caught the kids was a music season in summer too. as it is more visual. After lec dems how did you miss it... hanging on trees on his return Even a short season albeit. Of course there is dance also... generally comes a senior concert we saw everyone there except you...etc etc. in Sound of Music!!) Yes it would be painfully hot.... but in the recent past there seems in a prime 10am time. It is all about the energy of the concert And of course the rest of the time away but when has that stopped us from to be a separate dance festival Then from 12-4 are the junior concerts at the end of the day. from actually eating, the discussion venturing out in Chennai. happening in Jan and in some ways followed again by seniors from 4-10pm! The concert may be technically nice.... would be which canteen was better Well December it was started, this is good as those There are some of those who attend but if that energy and involvement for adai avialand which prevailed in and around Sri Kapaali Temple, who have an interest only only lec dems and not a single concert! is missing from the main artist... for the elai sapadu and so on. with the holy margazhi month in dance can plan accordingly. They feel they get the essence in that then it gets boring... Well, Dec seemed to be fun month when it is supposed to be ‘good’ itself with someone explaining no matter how good that person after all even for the non music types! for doing ‘good’ activities like singing, So who sings in the season really? and why attend concerts when they can’t is dressed, no matter how many people dancing and listening to ‘good’ sayings. We have singers from very junior level, follow what is going on! Fair enough attend the concert, no matter how good Then again most of the sabhas Having said that, it is also the holiday who have just started out singing the voice / or instrument sounds.. are in and around the mylapore / season and convenient for most. concerts to the veterans who have been So lets come to the sabha itself. that certain energy is important. alwarpet area. So those living The tyagaraja aradhanai probably performing for ages Three are some 15 known... In this concext would like to mention in Kilpauk areas, ECR / OMR are still happening as you read this article, (really.. some are from stone age...!) sort of old and vintage sabhas how energetic the Late. distanced from all this action. is a ritual that most musicians and about a million new ones... Sri. Mandolin Srinivas concert While some new sabhas have come have done/ like to do at least once. The juniors are given a chance mostly no am just kidding..probably around 80 used to be. It was not just in velachery, nanganallur, This day is his the saint’s samaadhi day in the afternoon. Now when i say new ones. So 80 is not a small number his instrument that did all the talking... the ones with the good canteens in the holy place of Tiruvayaaru juniors, there are some who are given at all. Anyone can start a sabha, it was his charisma as well. are still here, which is a BIG plus. and is quite action packed during in the afternoon even if they sing need a banner, find a place He didn’t look bored on stage nor So during the season, most mamis tend that week. The good thing is you exceptionally....well because and you become the secretary. was he high and mighty. Would smile to close down their kitchen... get to listen to a variety of musicians they did just not do enough PR! Find a president, and a few people and connect. Thatis important. and along with their mamas head out in one day. So if you are here Again there are some so called seniors to so you can register it. And since it was instrumental, laymen in the morning soon after and you want it all, then do head who have been given the slot simply Once you are secretary of sabha would enjoy it without being bogged their customary morning coffee to Tiruvayaaru down south Tamilnadu! because of their exceptional PR skills you are KING!!!! Literally, you RULE! down by technicalities. and light bfast armed with their Happy listening...
10 11 EVENTS Children’s Day & Christmas CELEBRATION AT GNC
12 13 ENCOUNTERHEALTH & FITNESS ENCOUNTERCHEF’S CORNER
HEALTHY Dr. Raji Venkatesh (V101) Living APPLE AND CRANBERRY MUFFINS Rashmee Gopalan (R296) What is Healthy Living? Detection: (Do not Google search overly as you would • Living without diseases: Early detection is 100% problem solved. endup at your doctor office INGREDIENTS METHOD • Living up to our optimal capacity A basic routine health check after a confused individual!! ) both physically and mentally. 30yrs is all what is needed to start • Living in a harmonious evironment youoff on the road to good health. Believe in your doctor!! It takes a load - Butter 55g, Egg 1, Powdered Sugar 100g - Preheat oven to 180 One hour once a year is not too much of worries off your shoulder!! Living Happy!!! to ask for!! I get funny answers like - Grated rind of 1 large orange - Melt butter and set aside to cool Can we help ourselves do this? “Why digup something unnecessary? Approach to ailments: - Freshly squeezed orange juice 125ml Of course yes!! I’m happy!! How long would this last?? •Do not panic - Whisk the egg and butter lightly till combined • Prevention Is’nt it easier to correct your cholesterol •Have a positive approach - Whole wheat flour 70g, Plain flour 70g • Detection with lifestyle modifications than suffer to your ailments (small or big) - Add sugar , orange rind and juice .Whisk to blend and set aside • Early and correct treatment heart attack with clogged arteries?? •Every disease is treatable now. - Baking powder 1 heaped tsp • Approach to ailments •Take it one day at a time. - In a large bowl sift together the flours, baking powder, Early detection of diabetes has started It is much easier on you. - Bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp soda bicarbonate, cinnamon, nutmeg ginger and salt. Set aside Prevention: off a lot of my patients on to regular • Eat healthy gymming and running. I have a patient who worried about - Ground cinnamon 1tsp, - Core, peel and chop apples. • Eat to correct time Some are even Marathoners!! his gallstones -not eating out for 13years • Exercise regularly. Sugar vanished and banished. but was out of the hospital in less than - Nutmeg powder 1/2tsp - Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. It makes you happy!! They are happy!! 24hours after Lap Cholecystectomy Stir till blended. Add apples, walnuts and cranberries • Party Wisely I am happy!! and enjoying life now!! - Ground ginger ¼ tsp, Salt 1/4tsp and stir to blend • Avoid or tackle worries in its right perspective Once detected be it Diabetes Life is beautiful!! - Apples 2, Cranberries 170g - Line 12 muffin cups and fill till 3 quarters full. • Never Never lose your temper Hypertension or cancer get a basic Bake till tops spring back when lightly touched, about 25 minutes. • Enjoy Life knowledge of the disease. Live it to the fullest!! - Chopped walnuts 55g, cing sugar (for dusting) Transfer to wire rack,cool and dust with icing sugar.
14 15 DISCOVER EVENTS
HERITAGE WALK AT THE MADRAS HIGH COURT New Year‘s Eve at GNC
16 17 ENCOUNTERYOUNG ACHIEVER
a feeling that someone might let you my leg injury, it was my mother down, or if I might let the team down. who insisted on me getting back MORE ABOUT SAKETH YOUNG On the other hand, I face a lot more to rowing. I was initially hesitant, Hobbies: “I enjoy sketching, painting pressure in a single scull event, but gradually my interest in the sport and photography. Having attended a as the result is solely dependent increased, and I became more few classes when I was younger, ACHIEVER on my performance alone. Yet, I find dedicated to practice. Even today, I still pursue them, when I’m free.” both categories equally enjoyable. it’s my dad who drops me for my early INTERVIEW WITH morning sessions at 5: 30 am. Why he thinks sports are important: CC: Your recent victories at Colombo They get equalcredit, if not more, To keep the mind and body fit, SAKETH REDDY and Kolkata saw you participating for my achievements till date. every student needs a good dose in the Men’s category. The competition I am grateful for their support of both studies as well as physical you faced must have been very every single day. activities. intimidating. How did you manage to boost your confidence? CC: What is the one significant memory What rowing has taught him: SR: In the Men’s category, during a regatta, which will remain To adapt to different situations I was competing against 20-25 year with you forever? and to get along with people olds who were much stronger SR: That would be my first Nationals of all ages, from around the country. and experienced than I was. in June, 2013. As I was not I must agree that it was intimidating, experienced enough, and had just His inspiration: “I have been but I brushed the feeling aside come back to the competitive fortunate to have had coaches from and decided to put in all my effort, world after my long break, TARA training me for the National irrespective of the competition. I was tense and missed the bronze Championships & the Coaches at I have also been fortunate to have with just a 0.5 second difference. Madras Boat Club, for the club events. had a great team in all the regattas That was when I decided Their faith in me inspires me to push I have taken part in so far. to work harder and perform better my boundaries and aim higher.” and eventually emerged successful CC: It’s remarkable to hear that from in the following regattas. What he likes most about GNC: someone your age. With so many Swimming pool, (Special Mention Thanvi Srikant (S563) SR: It was during my holidays in 2011, CC: Earlier this year, you represented achievements up your sleeve, CC: What would you like to say to our to Manohar Sir who coached him), when I signed up for the summer your school at Dubai for the Asian who would you dedicate all of them to? young readers with big dreams? Saturday night movies, and eating “Rowing, like success, is a journey, camp at Boat Club. What began School Rowing Championship. SR: Without a doubt, it’s to my parents. SR: Age is no barrier, as long as the delicious food at our restaurant. not a destination” out of curiosity turned out to be loads How was the experience? After the long break I took due to you believe in what you do. of fun, and I continued rowing SR: Rowing in international waters For Saketh Reddy, rowing is not just at the club for 2 months post the camp. is not an easy task. The temperature, a hobby. It’s something that he finds Just as I began showing an aptitude. wind speed and water conditions a lot of fun and has been a major for competitive rowing, are drastically different, and learning learning experience. Earlier this year, I fractured my leg, which left me to adapt to a new environment he bagged the Gold in the men’s unable to row for the next 6 months. is definitely challenging. category of the Millenium trophy When I got back from my injury break, Nevertheless,I was thrilled regatta held in Calcutta, as well as I began training seriously for the sub when I was awarded the Silver a silver in the U-15 sub junior nationals. junior nationals, and came fourth. in the single scull event, and the Gold But these are just a few of his long list In July 2013, I won two Silver medals in the quadruple scull event. of achievements in both single scull, in the Maiden Regatta and eventually Winning medals representing as well as team events over two Goldsin the Cold Weather Regatta my school, Bala Vidya Mandir, the past two years. in December. Since then, I’ve been was a special feeling, because they have participating in several regattas. always supported me. It is 6 45 pm on a Friday evening. Within just a few minutes of wrapping CC: How strenuous is your CC: You have participated in sculling up his daily training sessions , everyday practice routine? as well as sweep rowing events. this talented 13 year old, filled with SR: My morning sessions commence How different is it to work as a team confidence tells CC how hard work, at 5:30, until 8 am. I resume training as compared to individualparticipation? determination and following your after school in the evenings, between SR: In a team event, the pressure is less, passion, can make you a champ. 4:30 and 6:30.For anyprofessional rower, and as long as you are perfectly physical fitness is very important, in sync with your team members, Saketh is currently training for the ARAE which is to be held in December 2014 and hopes to win CC: When did you first hear your true and we also cover fitness exercises there’s nothing that can stop you from the prestigious Wellington Trophy and the under 14 single scull event. On behalf of the CC team, calling for rowing? during these sessions. winning. Unfortunately, there’s always we wish him a successful rowing career in the coming years!
18 19 DINING OUT
OLD MADRAS TOVO INFUSIONS: BAKING COMPANY: A very pleasing restaurant that’s From the food entrepreneur behind bringing a new concept to the City THE FOODIE Sandy’s, Go Go Ramen and Social, (and after Kozhi Idli, another place Old Madras Baking Company is about that’s dedicated to all things chicken, all things bread and then some. of course, a lot more up market). Situated in the food destination You choose how you’d like your chicken in Chennai, TTK Road, if you’re ‘infused’ – original buttery,chilly peppery DIARIES on the look out for some wholesome or tangy cheese & herbs, choose your fresh bread that’s baked right in topping – chettinad zest, kashmiri zings, WHAT’S NEW, NOT-SO-NEW front of you, you know where to go. mogul laces or hyderabad spice, Focaccia, Croissants, Whole-wheat and finally choose your spice level – AND COMING SOON! bread, Sweet Bread, Bagels, ranging from low to top notch, and voila, KP Balakumar (B103) the list goes on. You can also make you’re on your way. The menu your own sandwich with choice also has wraps, burgers, starters, MUDALIARS ARCOT KITCHEN: KOZHI IDLI: of cheese and filling. For the sweet desserts and drinks options. tooth, mini loaves of carrot cake, Interiors are very well done I came across this amazing little My go-to place for a quick meal banana bread, almond croissants and welcoming. Though it seems like restaurant on recommendation that’s some serious value for money. and more. There’s also some gourmet it’s inspired by Nando’s, Tovo Infusions by a fellow member of GNC, As the name suggests, the menu jams/preserves and pickles available definitely holds its own. Worth a visit. avid foodie and ace tennis player, revolves around all things Chicken, at the store. Definitely worth a visit. Average Meal for Two: Rs 900 Shivakumar Vishwanathan. with fluffy Idlis accompanying it. More ‘Mess’ than restaurant, The standard order lets you choose Address: 279, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Address: 113, RK Salai, Mylapore, this place is a non-vegetarian’s delight from either a pepper based or red Chennai. Ph. Number: 044 4208 4422 Chennai. Ph. Number: 81441 14466 (though it says Veg and Non Veg, chilly based chicken curry along the Vegetarian options are standard with three idlis. One can then choose Rating: 7/10 Rating: 7/10 fare, certainly not ‘Arcot’ - from quite a variety of chicken Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Butter based accompaniments – kozhi ghee HOLA: (COMING SOON) HOME BAKERS GUILD – GRAND Masala et al). If you’re paying a visit, roast, kozhi thokku or even a kozhi ANNUAL BAKE SALE: must tries are: Pichi Potta Kozhi, paniyaram (!!). While not every item On the way to Besant Nagar beach, Mutton Chukka, Fish Fry (Vanjaram on the menu is worth a try (kozhi you’re most likely to have noticed It’s January and you’ve made all those or small fish, whatever is available cheese ball can be safely avoided), a very stylish store called Maal Gaadi. resolutions as you brought in the New Year. on the day) and of all things, Ghee most dishes are very tasty On the roof top of the same building Well, time to discard every one of them, Roast Dosa (most unlikely place and well made. To round of the that houses Maal Gaadi comes Hola, especially if you’ve decided to lose weight. to find one so awesome!). meal there’s some kulfi which from the looks of it is certain The Home Bakers Guild (https://www.facebook. Average Meal for Two: Rs 600 (and no, this isn’t kozhi kulfi) to be a welcome addition to us south com/groups/homebakersguild/) will present and the latest addition,caramel custard. Chennai-ites quest for fine their Annual Bake Sale that brings together some Rating: 8/10 Average Meal for Two: Rs 300 dining options. It will serve a mix of Chennai’s top home bakers for a bake sale of Mexican, Spanish, Italian and like none other. Expect to see an incredible Address: 73/40, Santhome High Road, Rating: 7/10 Continental cuisine. Roof top dining variety of desserts & savouries on offer, Chennai – 600004. with the greenery of Besant Nagar that are sure to make you go very weak in the Ph. Number: 98402 72304 Prices are very, very reasonable. around you and a beautiful view knees (and cause your weighingscale to The 3 idlis with kozhi curry will only to the sea, can’t get much throw up faulty results ;) ). Finding MAK can be a little tricky. set you back by Rs 75. better than this. Opening very soon Come down Santhome High Road You can askfor extra idlis at Rs 10 a (probably open by the time you read Venue: Spaces, right by the Besant Nagar beach (towards the beach) and once you piece and extra gravy for Rs 20. this piece in GNC Connect), keep those (Opposite Subway & Dindigul pass Coffee Day, look for Meenakshi eyes open (and tummies ready!) Thalappakatti restaurant) Bhavan on your left. MAK is diagonally Address: 6/8, Crescent Avenue Road, Date: Saturday, the 24th of January opposite Meenakshi Bhavan Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai – 20. Address: 6/1, Block M, 4th Main Road, Time: From 4 pm to 7 pm. in a little lane, upstairs of a house. (Opp. Gandhi Nagar Ladies Club). Besant Nagar. (Be warned, the early bird gets the...cake)
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the tricks of living on the street, • Donate to a local pet shelter hunting for food and also orients What should I do them with the other dogs. • Volunteer at a pet shelter. As long as the puppy is feeding if I see a puppy? Encourage your children to volunteer on the mother, they are healthy. during their vacation Being with the puppies would also The first 5 minutes - observation: calm the mother down. - See how the puppy walks, its skin • Offer to take care of your friend’s pets The lady was nice enough to bring an - Look around to see if the mother when they go out of town old blanket & a box so that is in the vicinity the puppies could spend the night - Look for any siblings around As you can see, it is not a 2-minute in a safe place. The next morning, - Check if the puppy is walking to an open operation – it involves love, care, the puppies were back on the road, drain or a stagnant car, as the rest of the time & patience. This, for me is an playing and doing their own thing. family may be there unforgettable experience. After the initial “observation time” I saved a life & gained so much from I was in shock & was depressed - Pick up the puppy that act of love. I urge you help out about the condition of the doggies - Take it home and give it a bath in every way you can. on the street, especially one that’s just - Take him to the Vet given birth. The mother’s frantic bark, At the Vet It’s a tough life on the street for many which was just to save her puppies, - Initial examination of the dogs. As well as state-sponsored may have been misconstrued - De-worming syrup extermination campaigns in many cities, as her being violent. - Vaccination based on age there is also widespread abuse How many people can identify Foster or Adopt of strays by members of the public, if a doggy has recently given birth? - You can either Adopt the puppy or substandard sterilization procedures Foster the puppy until they get a home and the risk of being captured How many people have seen hungry Share (can include FB, Twitter, for dog meat or succumbing PET puppies on the road? Blog logos here) to hunger and disease. RESCUE& How many people have seen dogs Share pictures and the story on Social - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/ that are hurt on the road? Media to broadcast the celebration which will in-turn encourage family and friends If you would like to adopt a pet, I think all of us have encountered to adopt or help in any way they can or you are fostering a one that’s ADOPTION such situations before. looking for a home, Rasika Ramesh (B148) I probably am more sensitized about please contact 91 8939311148 animals as I live in a house with 4 dogs. or [email protected]. If the man or I were ignorant, the poor puppies Also, like them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ could have been stuck in the drain & eventually drowned. ChennaiAdoptionDrive) to be informed about the next Adoption drive. Puppies do not survive on busy roads. They encounter other dogs, the general street dirt, and succumb to ticks, We found Zoey (picture) near Adyar Cancer Institute. and other diseases. Or, they are almost often run over We fostered Zoey and helped her fully recover from a Skin Infection It was a typical Chennai Monsoon Curious to find out the reason no more puppies, I walked into the gate. by speeding cars. So, help out & save a life! (Mange), caused because she was on the street and didn’t have access evening, with pouring rains, for the drama, I parked the car There was a girl who immediately to adequate nutrition. She is now 6-months old, has a shiney black and of course water filled streets. and walked towards the dog. brought a packet of milk, YOU CAN HELP: coat, and is very friendly & playful. She’s looking for a loving As I was driving back home from work, As I went closer I could hear squawking and fed it to the puppies. family to adopt her. Please call +91.99625.04155 if you would I turned into 3rd Main Road, and noticed sounds from inside the drain. • If you see an old dog, give them some water, rice or bread. like to take her home a dog barking at a man, who was The man immediately pulled out one Unfortunately, they didn’t let If you have the means, give them dog food. standing under an umbrella, puppy from the open drain under the mother come into the gates An important note: The street dogs and cats are tough! In many completely drenched. Typically every the pavement. As he walked of the apartment because she was • When the puppy is less than 2 months old, they are just like neighborhoods, the local residents, iron wala’s, domestic help, street has mongrels, but it was very to the nearby apartment parking lot to barking in frenzy. The mother was babies - they eat & sleep all through out. They can be given a cup vegetable shop owners, street food stall operators and others take unusual for them to bark, especially leave the rescued puppy, he mentioned barking because she was worried about of milk every 4-5 hours, with a few slices of bread/biscuits soaked in. care of the animals by feeding & taking care of their medical needs. on a rainy evening. They usually find that there were more stuck inside the puppies and the lady probably Weaning or Puppy food can also be given Jennifer-Jacob Murali who runs Chennai Adoption Drive adds, their own shelter and mind their own, the drain, and were being pushed inside thought that the mother was aggressive. “Not all puppies on the road are looking to be picked up or in need unless of course, people deliberately with the strong current of water gushing I insisted that they let the mother stay • Place a bowl with water outside your house for birds & animals. of help. If people are looking after dogs in their area (feeding them), irritate them (a topic for later!). into the drain. I immediately called out in the parking lot with the puppies Monitor and request family members/staff to refilled then it’s their responsibility to have them annually to the puppy and pulled him out. as mothers warmth and love the bowl when empty vaccinated & sterilized as well.” I immediately noticed that the female Then there was another one. was essential for the puppies. mongrel was nursing newborn puppies. After checking that there were The mother eventually teaches puppies • Pay the local Vet to responsibly sterilize them Picture Courtesy:Tailshots, Eshita, Prasanna.
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to the fact that white collar jobs are and the remaining two-thirds and of course, the famous camel fair. EXPLORING being created beyond just the metros. has reasonable geological diversity Jagatpita Brahma Temple is one the few The Government of Rajasthan to offer to tourists. temples that exist for the God has an industrial development The place we happened to visit of Creation and is built of marble MAGICAL department called RICO was Ajmer and Pushkar, stones. While the temple may lack (similar to TIDCO in TN) which, two nearby towns with two different the grandeur of some of the South though late to start, is taking offerings. Ajmer (Ajayameru in Sanskrit) Indian temples, it offers a sacred RAJASTHAN a lot of initiatives to catch up is surrounded by the Aravalli mountains worship place to the devout Hindus. with other more industrialised states and has a rich history of being ruled by like Maharashtra, Gujarat and TN. the Chauhans and later by Mohammed The temple itself is located near Its pitch to companies typically Ghori, though it continued to be ruled the Pushkar lake, which was supposed involve availability of land, electricity by Hindu kings. In the second battle to have been created from the tear drops (Rajasthan is surplus on power, of Panipat, Akbar captured the city of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Shiva at least on paper), an educated work and in the 1700s it went to the Marathas cried inconsolably when his consort force (the state churns out before coming under British rule. Sati killed herself in a fire. The other the most number of CAs!), That’s one volatile history, indeed. version relates to Brahma’s yagna, access to three big ports when lotus petals fell on earth and one (JNPT, Mundra and Pipavav) The main attraction is the Dargah of them created Pushkar. Whatever and tax breaks. Some of the licenses/ Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisthi, be the legend, the lake has been clearances have moved online, a famous saint from the Sufism branch in existencefor many centuries showcasing the state’s transparent of Islam. Born in western Afghanistan, and is considered as one of the five approach to industrialisation and job creation.
Ajmer Dargah Rajasthan is a fantastic tourist destination and one can’t do justice FROM PALACES AND FORTS TO TIGER RESERVES AND to it in one trip. Be it historic cities HISTORIC PLACES OF WORSHIP, THE DESERT STATE HAS like Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur A LOT TO OFFER FOR A WANDERING TOURIST or desert safaris from Jaisalmer or a hilly resort palace like Neemrana or tiger reserves like Ranthambore Anand Radhakrishnan (A 284) on the outskirts of Delhi, as well; a host of ancillary units, and Sariska, it is a vast state and that also explains the dust bowl a Hero Motors two-wheeler plant, (largest Indian state in area) When one thinks about Rajasthan, that Gurgaon is. But, more importantly, few Korean manufacturing units. with multiple vistas. Only one-third what’s the immediate picture that as we drive down from Delhi, And, not just industry, the small town of the state is covered by the desert comes to mind? Rolling deserts, we see that the highway to Jaipur also boasted of two Japanese the scorching sun, a parched land, has sparked a lot of industry. and one Korean restaurant arid weather, tiger reserves, palaces, Our first stop was after Bhiwadi, to cater to the expat population! Moinuddin Chisti was supposed sacred lakes of India, the other being havelis, camels and hospitable people. at an industrial town called Tapukara. to have achieved Enlightenment upon Manasarovar, Bindu Sarovar, Sure, Rajasthan is all this and more. This place is just 56 kms from Gurgaon Nearer to Jaipur, we stopped eating a piece of bread from another Narayan Sarovar and Pampa Sarovar. If you have a liking for some history and, in fact, many people commute by at Mahindra World City saint, Ibrahim Qunduzi. then the state has enough and more from Gurgaon to Tapukara daily (yes, one that is similar to the one near He travelled extensively before reaching There are many such interesting places to offer: expansive fortresses marked on work. We visited the Honda car Chennai but much bigger). Ajmerand established the Chisti order. to see in Rajasthan. The ideal time by the indomitable bravery of Rajputs plant in this town and were impressed Mahindra City is very close to Jaipur Akbarnama records the pilgrimage to visit would be post monsoons against marauding invaders and their by the layout of the plant, (20-odd kms) and the large 3,000 acre of Akbar to Ajmer. The key underpinnings and just after winter. heroic battles. Well, it was time the ancillary units and the cleanliness campus is rapidly getting filled up of his teachings are renunciation I haven’t had enough of Rajasthan to check some of this out in person, of the shopfloors. We also saw with many top drawer companies. of the material world, and I plan to go again soon when I had a chance recently to drive the Just-in-Time inventory management The day we visited, the Chief Minister self-discipline and prayer. with my family to experience down from Delhi to Jaipur, that the Japanese are famous of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, the chilly winter and see more places, Ajmer and Pushkar in what was for and witnessed a Honda City car was inaugurating a JCB manufacturing Pushkar especially the historic forts intended to be an official trip. being assembled. Seeing the car emerge unit inside the city. At about 14 kms from Ajmer, and also explore the Pink City of Jaipur. fully at the end of the assembly line The city also has a host of other and considered as one of the oldest The industrialisation of Rajasthan is quite magical, a coming to life companies, including BPOs of many and sacred towns in India, (The writer is Chief Investment Officer, First surprise! That the state is not just moment!In and around the town we MNCS. We spotted many young people its famous for a few attractions: Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. The about tourists. Rajasthan begins just saw other manufacturing plants located working in those offices which points A Brahma temple and Pushkar lake, views expressed in this article are personal)
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