T5E Travelogue: Kuantan, Malaysia
As I walked out of the airport, I was besieged by a bevy of taxi operators. I stopped in my tracks and hesitantly looked around.…
Confessions of a Compulsive Online Shopaholic
In recent times man has been witnessing the slow decline of the opposable thumb. His newly risen regard for the internet, however, has made sure…
Illusion and Frustration
On his visit to IIT Madras, Prof Jeffrey Froyd from Texas A and M University, took time off his busy schedule in setting up the…
Charming Chennai: The Armenian Church
Amidst all the hustle and bustle of George Town, searching for a merchant establishment, I took a walk down Armenian Street. It led me to the quaint little Armenian Church built by the Armenian population which had settled in Chennai as traders during the 16th Century. The graceful façade stood lit in splendour by the late afternoon sun.
Starving the Cancer: Fluid dynamics to the rescue
The 21st century has heralded the foray of medical science into unknown realms of ground breaking research. But Science itself is woven with such intricate…
The Sun, Sand and a Flying disc: Ultimate Frisbee
The sun had set long ago drowning its fiery flames in the bay yonder. Yet the sands of Elliot’s were scorched with the trailing blazes…
Beyond the Gates: Chennai Cuisine – Kalinga
Being an ardent lover of Andhra cuisine, I always make a beeline for any restaurant that has chettamma, pulusu or pappu podi on its bill…
Food For Thought : Now Nano for your food
From time immemorial man – the hunter, man – the forager, man – the farmer has been obsessed with the preservation of food be it…
Beyond the Gates : Chennai Cuisine
“Appetizingly well written, and the choice of restaurants is good.” – Sachin Nair (Member, Chennai Food Guide) For those of us disgruntled with the culinary…