Putting down ones thoughts and experiences in a piece of paper is not a cakewalk. But, here I am trying to do that. In my own words and with the help of internet and my large collection of pictures I am writing these posts which are not that long. Topics can wary from philosophy to technology. Will have a lot of travel memories to write. Of course, I will try to give my views on these experiences , otherwise I feel there won’t be anything new in these writings.
It is going to be random scribbles…
What I have
Cat on the arecanut tree
It was one mid morning winter day in January during the inter-lockdown period. Thanks to the virus, I got a chance to live at my home back in Kerala for the whole of a month after many many years. Winters are when there will be slight breeze in the morning which just touches the leaves…
Kanchi – Another city with ancient glory – 1
Perhaps you know what the place where you are standing now looked like ten years ago. You could easily ask someone and find out what it was like fifty years ago. To know about the situation a hundred years ago, you would need some documented evidence—perhaps old notes, financial transaction records, or something similar. Failing…
Other memories of eating out in UK
Yorkshire possesses a unique allure, its picturesque countryside and delightful English accent, alongside its perfect agricultural landscape, engraving a special place in my memory. My initial acquaintance with Yorkshire was solely through its county cricket, a stage upon which Indian players often showcased their talents. However, I was later fortunate enough to experience its countryside…
Eating in the United Kingdom
After Chennai, I moved to Bangalore for a short period while waiting for my first international trip to the UK. I’ll write about my restaurant experiences in Bangalore later, as I’ll be living there for a significant time later. Let me jump straight to the UK and talk about the eateries. I don’t really remember…
Continuing My Tamil Culinary Journey
Upon my arrival in the United Kingdom, for the first time, I frequently enjoyed meals from Chennai Dosa and other South Indian restaurants at Eastham during the first few weeks of my stay in London. Each of those establishment presented the distinct flavors of Tamil cuisine, Sri Lankan cusine and Kerala cusine which are similiar…
Thamizhakam – South India’s food identity
I initiated this series by chronicling my experiences in different places I lived. Logically, after Thiruvananthapuram the next city in line would be Chennai. Fortunately or unfortunately, my tenure there was short-lived and largely confined to the office environment. As a result, I have only few memorable dining experiences from that period to share. To…
Book review – 12 rules for life. An antidote to chaos Part 2
Money holds immense power, driving lives across the globe, yet it cannot solve all problems, and sometimes, it even worsens them. People strive to earn it, and then, having achieved wealth, often reflect on its limitations. Governments, too, may chase unrealistic goals to generate income for their citizens. Sadly, access to vital healthcare and education…
Book review – 12 rules for life. An antidote to chaos
A few months ago, I began listening to this audiobook, and it took me a while to complete. Many of Jordan’s ideas in the book resonated deeply with my own thoughts. However, finishing it proved challenging. Sometimes, I was simply too lazy to listen, and other times, the book itself didn’t seem to demand immediate…
