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Karnan – Powerful, eye opening & classy
I didn’t expect I would be going to the theatre again for another Dhanush movie (I rarely hit theatres for Tamil movies). Only difference this time is, I didn’t go for Vetrimaran and Dhanush combination. From the initial portraits, the movie indeed sounded like slightly depressing type – which by Read more…
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My photoshop works
I do at times design some posters. I just do this as hobby not a professional, so no judgements please. 😀 ..and all these started when I started designing below cards..
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..my fav quotes from Movies/Books
Me before you..and your complete inability to ever hidea single thing you felt. You never saw me before.I loved my life.I really loved it. Nympomaniac Love is not asked for, erotic is asked for. (Love comes automatically) There are only two kinds of people. who starts cutting nails in left Read more…
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Maara – Poetic, magical and near fairytale
Okay, assume this setup. After a long tiring day, you settled back to your man cave with a brew. It’s been a while since I watched a Tamil Movie (thanks to covid, nothing is coming out). When the Maara trailer was released I felt it should be something I needed Read more…
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Paava Kadhaigal – An emotional journey
There were lot of times I wanted to write about the movies or TV series but the lazier side of me got the best. But this one, I shouldn’t really let that join that list. Lets say I try to avoid family drama genres, as my own is enough. 😀 Read more…
Japan
Kyoto imperial Palace
Friday, June 28, 2019 Phew.. This is my last article for the Japan, and am sure it brings immense pleasure and content that I did it. It was painful to type the articles, cross reference the doubts, type info from pictures and also from any sheets that I got during Read more…
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Nijo castle
Friday, June 28, 2019 This was our last day in Japan (technically not – with a post midnight flight). Again, I carried my camera and rushed to a early morning stroll alone with the intention to quickly cover Nijo castle and Kyoto Imperial palace. My earlier reading on many web Read more…
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Ginkakuji Temple (銀閣寺)
Thursday, June 27, 2019 It was drizzling and raining intermittently and I self-appreciated myself for stretching yesterday with many sight-by covering many sight-seeings as it could have been tough to cover with the rain (The rain forecast worked). As we have had covered all the main attractions the city could Read more…
Japan
Kinkakuji Temple (金閣寺)
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Yes, still same date after doing Fushima Inari, Arashiyama and continues to Kinkakuji temple due to rain forecast for next 2 days. This is one of the most visited place in Kyoto after Kiyomizudera. This zen temple is golden shiny due to the top floors are Read more…
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Arashiyama (嵐山)
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 We took Hankyu-Kyoto line to Katsura station and then Hankyu-Arashiyama line to Arashiyama. It was the same day after the morning visits to Fushima Inari. Next 2 days forecast wasn’t that promising, so had to get as much as possible out of this day. This is Read more…
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Fushimi Inari
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Later this day (after my early morning visits to ShorenIn and ChoinIn temples), we went to Fushimi Inari. This time, stopped with my Taxi culture and took the train using Keihan main line. One you get down, just have to follow the queue but there are Read more…
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Shore-in temple
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 By far, this is one my most favorite in Japan. Its subtle, miniature, not grand but beautiful that touches heart. As I said, I went early, so had the whole place myself. This is one of the places you have to remove your shoes and explore Read more…
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Chion-in temple (知恩院)
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 To give a break to the recurrent visits to my family (and to use my ultra-active way to explore), I went to Chion-in temple and Shore-in temple after an early breakfast. Early birds do get catch the worm; early tourists, do get clean pics. Choin-in temple Read more…
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Ninen-zaka street and Yasaka Shrine
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 After the visit at the time of closing the Kiyomizu-dera temple, its too perfect to not to follow the crowd and follow the small stone stairs street, to see the real authentic views of Kyoto. Its called Ninen-zaka street. We walked again to the Marumaya Park Read more…
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Kiyomizu-dera temple
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Post lunch, after letting the sun slide little to the side from the head, we took taxi to Kiyomizu dera temple. One of the most visited, poster celebrated temple of Kyoto. Our timing couldn’t be more perfect, full of sunshine which made the Temple to glow Read more…
Japan
Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba 錦市場) & other eateries – Kyoto
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Nishiki market is a super narrow, mostly crowded, old but full-of-charm street stretched nearly a kilometre near Kawarmachi Station. Its mainly for food and related. Here, many places requested photographs should not be taken. Its open between 10 and 6. Any foodies would consider this place Read more…
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Kyoto Day 1 – Marumaya Park
Monday, June 24, 2019 The more exciting part of the Japan finally started. With a big grin (that I no longer need to worry about the small room and secretly praying my Kyoto destination has a better one), checked out the hotel and went to Shinagawa. Nozomi Shinkansen As per Read more…
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Shibuya Crossing
Sunday, June 23, 2019 As this is the last day for Tokyo, I had no intention to miss out the Hachiko dog – the very dog made me to cry like a baby (Am sure you know the movie). After the dinner, settled my family into the hotel and I Read more…
Japan
Tokyo SkyTree
Sunday, June 23, 2019 This is one of the woww attraction in Tokyo. Though there are many options are getting such nice views, Tokyo SkyTree is best. Opening hours are from 8 in the morning to 10pm with the last admission of 9pm. Its magnificent by all means. Un-apologetically stands Read more…
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Sensoji temple – Tokyo
Sunday, June 23, 2019 Sensoji (“Senso” is an alternative reading for Asakusa and “ji” means temple) is Tokyo’s most famous and popular temple. Alternate name of this temple is Asakusa Kannon. Its a beautiful temple within the walking distance of Asakusa station, with even more beautiful shopping street of 200 Read more…
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TeamLab Borderless – Tokyo
Sunday, June 23, 2019 One of the odd and unique find of the trip (during preparation) was this TeamLab Borderless. Somehow I bumped into this in one of my searches and it looked fascinating. I came to know that this would be open daily for limited number of tickets and Read more…
Japan
Meiji Jingu Temple
Saturday, June 22, 2019 After our infamous Italian breakfast, we picked up some umbrellas at Remy store which connects the Gotanda station from its level 4. I tried to buy Suica at Gotanda level 4 but that was not on the JR Yamanote line, so had to settle with Pasmo Read more…
Japan
Prologue – Japan
Well, its been a while since I sat and wrote an article, thanks to the ever changing lifestyle and binge-watching of infinite number of TV series. Japan was there in the planner for last three years and eluded for various reasons to execute. Despite knowing that am choosing the Summer Read more…
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Sacred Games
I forgot the whole story whats it about, when the Netflix announced that your season 2 is here. Scratching head, I recollected that the first season was good but had zero clue about the story. That’s what happens if you binge watch a series and the way you watch, it Read more…
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The OA
Yes, I watched ‘The OA’ and am joining the queue of people asking netflix to renew its. Please, Yes!. I have watched multiple TV series (not that am proud of, but not regretting too as my list is just the top rated. Okay, then how The OA got in then?. Read more…
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Purple Clouds
Why did you think? even? A serious dark grey swell stiff or late rage dying fire falling sky. See again, seldom clear aren’t thy. Thought,’ you were beyond, less I know beneath you were wicked. Wicked enough to pierce the swell, with the least you got, wanted revelry? Look down, Read more…
My India
New Year 2016
A friend brings a smile. Friends bring happiness. Our Friends, on a secluded hill, bring chaotic euphoria. Nature sat with us, all those days, smiling, just wished to be a part of us. .. and I just had one as I finally started to pen it down. Its bit embarrassing Read more…
My Abroad Trips
Singapore Airshow 2016
Its better late than never. Hence, here it is, late. 😀 Singapore airshow happened between 16th to 21st of Feb and I got my tickets well in advance. I love this event because I get to see the aerial shows and the participating crafts up-close on the ground along with newest Read more…
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The ravenous Rain
“Time“, I heard in a tone that weaves your heart. That’s the name of it and I wouldn’t have asked, I didn’t dare. No one knew, carried it, so deep. And so shallow, when rains, so hard. First sign, gulp of cold wind, then magic unswirled. Spirals of droplets, neat Read more…
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The Wanderer
The Wanderer Stop not, Rest not, thy said Fear not, forever not, I said Cry not, pry not, he said Walked between nots and nots. Mirage kept alive, red thickened more Soul indurated, wanderer failed again, to stop. Wanderer spoke to me, knowing he is me, Silly you, still smiling, Read more…
Europe
Hveragerdir | Iceland
This is the 3rd day in Iceland. What should have been the highlight of this trip became the least interesting day. “F” roads were not opened and my last minute hopes that laugar would be open for driving dampened. I mentally had a plan B for day 3 to Thorsmork Read more…
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Jokursalon Jökulsárlón | Iceland
That 350 Kms of drive is all for this. By the time we reached it was 8pm. Yes, that late. Acceptable if the destination for the day is that. There were very few hotels and I was even considering calling it a day after exploring Jokursalon. We had complete daylight, Read more…
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Dyrholaey (Dyrhólaey) | Iceland
As the little hike and the weather ate pretty much of energy, drove to a restaurant and ate and continued to Dyrhólaey. As we left Skogafoss, the scenary changes from flat road to long hilly roads and the mammoth Myrdalsjokull leaves nothing else to view. Its bad enough that we cant Read more…
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Skógafoss | Iceland
This is part of South Iceland route. The drive got even better in another 30 minutes of drive on the same road. Skogafoss is originated from the notorious Eyjafjalljokull and also from the Myrdalsjokull glacier. As the Skoga river approaches the edge of the moor, the river runs over a Read more…
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Seljalandsfoss | Iceland
Day 2 Iceland: South Iceland The mother of driving experiences – that ever I would do again, in terms of the distance. It was little excess of 750 KMs of drive in just one day with all exploring mini hiking etc. I still smile when I write this. For a Read more…
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Goldend Circle | Iceland
22 June 2015 It was a cold morning. Really cold morning. I picked a brand-new looking Kia Sportage from Bluecar Rental and told myself – all will be okay. Iceland hadn’t realized its overdue for the summer. I had my plans ready and was closely following their road traffic websites and live Read more…
Iceland
Prologue | Iceland & Norway
Nearly, I took nearly 3 months to let my mind to settle down before I started writing this. For a fortnight post my trip, be it a nap or a full night sleep, my dreams revolved around driving on cliffs with the spectacular views. It was quite a lot of driving in Read more…
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Gulfoss Waterfalls | Iceland
The gulfoss gorge was formed by flash flood waters that forced their way through cracks in the basalt lava layers. The average water flow in Gullfoss is 109 cubic meters per second, but at times it reaches 2000 cubic meters per second. This flow is enough to fill 60 transportation Read more…
Asia
Penang 2/2
20th Jan 2015 Kek Lok Si temple Its a huge temple complex that covers at least 1/3rd of the hill. It does require some fitness to enjoy without gasping for breath. Its not crowded as much as penang funicular ride. Though its huge, mostly we won’t miss to explore the Read more…
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Penang 1/2
A quick planning won’t have to be bad, this is an example. It was her birthday, I had enough self-pressure to give an outing for her. She had managed to escape these escapades for a while. I have a Nationality that comes with its restrictions when one tries to wander Read more…
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O Kadal Kanmani – Ode to the young!
I have a clear policy on when I write about movies. “Unless it impresses you, keep it to yourself”. It’s not a review; so I hope Mrs. Suhasini Maniratnam can ignore it. I had big expectations ever since the teaser hit the social media. That was one of the best Read more…
My India
Vagamon | New Year 2015
Eyes closed, phones kept away, Forgot those blinking yellow mails on the tray. Every little moment that chilly wind kissed, We said it loud in hearts – Our friendship is still greater! We have got little lucky this year, finding our destination wasn’t that cumbersome. Kubhi had suggested Vagamon earlier for Read more…
Asia
Wat Arun | Bangkok 5/5
Arun Wat – Temple of Dawn This was our last stop of the day. It wasn’t easy as I thought. The Internet says just cross the river via a boat but its not as simple as that. Right at the corner of the Palace (At the exit, take left to Read more…
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The Grand Palace | Bangkok 4/5
The Grand palace After Wat Pho, we walked for 15 minutes on the pavement along the compound of the Palace to reach the entrance. The road next to the pavement was extremely congested on just one way. After a short queue and paying 500 bahts (bit high isn’t it – Read more…
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Wat Pho | Bangkok 3/5
WAT PHO (Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan) Opening Hours: Daily from 8am – 6pm Admission Fee: 100 baht for foreigners This is a huge complex and quite a bit of a walk from Palace. If one has plans to cover Wat Arun, the ideal way to do this is Palace, Wat Read more…
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Wat Mahatat | Bangkok 2/5
Wat Maha tat This is the main attraction in Ayuthaya. This is a temple in ruins and am sure if this wasnt ruined, it would have attracted visitors from all over the world. This is located east of the Grand Palace. It is the royal temple and most sacred in Read more…
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Bang Pa In Palace | Bangkok 1/5
Bangkok First More November months I face, my interest towards counting my age itself agonizing let alone my birthday celebrations. Nth time, let me say, One’s birthday to be celebrated my the people not by the self or by the loved ones. Anyways, when she reckoned we need a break Read more…
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Kota Kinabalu | Malaysia
Except a nightmare reaching Senai airport and coming back, this was a first trip where I didnt had to worry about itinerraries. Plan was way too simple. To count my lovely little one’s First Birthday, I opted to splurge a little bit and stayed in Shangri La. One of the best Read more…
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How I lost my innocence and how I wish I didnt
At times, I end up seeing people (never met though) with whom time failed miserably to gift the effects of aging. Their radiance defies age; they carry an aura of mystique as if they meditated for ages. Trust me, my words cant express how jealous am to see them. For Read more…