With education infrastructure and entrepreneurial spirit, the city is all set to become a top destination for IT companies, CTS said.
Residents should have belief that it can be a tier-1 destination for IT firms and work towards that goal, he told the 11th edition of _Connect Coimbatore', the annual IT event organised by CII here on Thursday.
"If Coimbatore aspires to be a tier-1 destination it should behave like a leader," he said. Though it would take five to 10 years to realise the goal, the city should stake its claim now.
Software exports from the city witnessed a 90% growth to Rs 710.66 crore for the year ended March 2010. Tier-2 locations such as Tiruchi and Chennai have clocked `25 crore in exports, state IT secretary PWC Davidar said.
Trichy and Chennai are still behind. They are looking about Rs.25 crores and still in Tier II and III destination cities. But, Coimbatore is thinking about jumping from II tier to I tier. That is a good news for Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and India. In other hand, we expect Chennai and Trichy also to go up in the ladder soon. Let us do whatever possible for that.
Showing posts with label Chennai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chennai. Show all posts
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Chennai Vizha 2011 - Gandhi Museum
Dear friends,
Chennai Vizha 2011
Date: 28 to 30th Jan '11 (Fri - Sun)
Venue: Gandhi Museum, chennai
Time: 11 to 9pm
Focusing: Cultural and Historical significance of Chennai.
Attractions: Terracotta, Wood carving, Mat making, Basket weaving, Culinary experts and Artisans, Portrait sketching, Traditional foods, Shopping.
Others: Cooking, Kolam drawing, Hair dressing, Essay writing and quiz etc.
Display: Antique jewellery, Photographs, Movie screenings, Hand printed textiles, Ethnic designs, Literature and Photos depicting Chennai’s history.
Enjoy This Weekend
Regards,
R. Moorthy
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tight Security in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Vellore and Hosur etc.,
Tight vigil is being maintained in Tamil Nadu and extra forces have been deployed in sensitive cities like Coimbatore and Tirunelveli ahead of the verdict on the Ayodhya title suit tomorrow, a top police official said.
"The entire state police of about one lakh has been mobilised and we are deploying additional forces at hyper- sensitive places such as Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Vellore and Hosur among others," ADGP (Law and Order) K Radhakrishnan told PTI here today.
As we have lesser force of policemen, compared to the people - I am guessing this is necessary. But with another perspective, is Government doing too much for if nothing wrong will happen?
At any case - precautionary measures are absolutely, needed.
"The entire state police of about one lakh has been mobilised and we are deploying additional forces at hyper- sensitive places such as Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Vellore and Hosur among others," ADGP (Law and Order) K Radhakrishnan told PTI here today.
As we have lesser force of policemen, compared to the people - I am guessing this is necessary. But with another perspective, is Government doing too much for if nothing wrong will happen?
At any case - precautionary measures are absolutely, needed.
Tight Security in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Vellore and Hosur etc.,
Tight vigil is being maintained in Tamil Nadu and extra forces have been deployed in sensitive cities like Coimbatore and Tirunelveli ahead of the verdict on the Ayodhya title suit tomorrow, a top police official said.
"The entire state police of about one lakh has been mobilised and we are deploying additional forces at hyper- sensitive places such as Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Vellore and Hosur among others," ADGP (Law and Order) K Radhakrishnan told PTI here today.
As we have lesser force of policemen, compared to the people - I am guessing this is necessary. But with another perspective, is Government doing too much for if nothing wrong will happen?
At any case - precautionary measures are absolutely, needed.
"The entire state police of about one lakh has been mobilised and we are deploying additional forces at hyper- sensitive places such as Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Vellore and Hosur among others," ADGP (Law and Order) K Radhakrishnan told PTI here today.
As we have lesser force of policemen, compared to the people - I am guessing this is necessary. But with another perspective, is Government doing too much for if nothing wrong will happen?
At any case - precautionary measures are absolutely, needed.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Chennai Impression has to change for good gradually
Given the situation that IT parks to be ready by September and by the year end companies who would be interested would take over their offices in the IT park - I am guessing impression of Chennai would change gradually.
Though it is just 114 cents (just more than one acre land in each location - Vadapalanji and Ilandaikulam), it is a great step from the government for the development.
As we have seen growth of Chennai IT highways and Coimbatore's significant growth - it is expected that Chennai would change its impression for fellow Indians.
Given the road infrastructure these days as bypass, Chennai is set grow to heights!
Invest in Chennai!!!
Though it is just 114 cents (just more than one acre land in each location - Vadapalanji and Ilandaikulam), it is a great step from the government for the development.
As we have seen growth of Chennai IT highways and Coimbatore's significant growth - it is expected that Chennai would change its impression for fellow Indians.
Given the road infrastructure these days as bypass, Chennai is set grow to heights!
Invest in Chennai!!!
Chennai Impression has to change for good gradually
Given the situation that IT parks to be ready by September and by the year end companies who would be interested would take over their offices in the IT park - I am guessing impression of Chennai would change gradually.
Though it is just 114 cents (just more than one acre land in each location - Vadapalanji and Ilandaikulam), it is a great step from the government for the development.
As we have seen growth of Chennai IT highways and Coimbatore's significant growth - it is expected that Chennai would change its impression for fellow Indians.
Given the road infrastructure these days as bypass, Chennai is set grow to heights!
Invest in Chennai!!!
Though it is just 114 cents (just more than one acre land in each location - Vadapalanji and Ilandaikulam), it is a great step from the government for the development.
As we have seen growth of Chennai IT highways and Coimbatore's significant growth - it is expected that Chennai would change its impression for fellow Indians.
Given the road infrastructure these days as bypass, Chennai is set grow to heights!
Invest in Chennai!!!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Taking AUTO in Chennai
Sponsored by OruAcre.com
Whenever taking an auto in chennai always follow the following rule for the fare to be given to the auto.
Whatever the amount the driver is mentioning, ask him 3/4th of the amount.
i.e., (asked_Amount*3)/4
For ex. if the drive asks Rs.100, then you can bargain for <=Rs.75.
You can also ask even lesser than that. Then it is well and good.
Going for more than this amount is a loss for us.
This rule can be applied in Chennai also.
Whenever taking an auto in chennai always follow the following rule for the fare to be given to the auto.
Whatever the amount the driver is mentioning, ask him 3/4th of the amount.
i.e., (asked_Amount*3)/4
For ex. if the drive asks Rs.100, then you can bargain for <=Rs.75.
You can also ask even lesser than that. Then it is well and good.
Going for more than this amount is a loss for us.
This rule can be applied in Chennai also.
Taking AUTO in Chennai
Sponsored by OruAcre.com
Whenever taking an auto in chennai always follow the following rule for the fare to be given to the auto.
Whatever the amount the driver is mentioning, ask him 3/4th of the amount.
i.e., (asked_Amount*3)/4
For ex. if the drive asks Rs.100, then you can bargain for <=Rs.75.
You can also ask even lesser than that. Then it is well and good.
Going for more than this amount is a loss for us.
This rule can be applied in Chennai also.
Whenever taking an auto in chennai always follow the following rule for the fare to be given to the auto.
Whatever the amount the driver is mentioning, ask him 3/4th of the amount.
i.e., (asked_Amount*3)/4
For ex. if the drive asks Rs.100, then you can bargain for <=Rs.75.
You can also ask even lesser than that. Then it is well and good.
Going for more than this amount is a loss for us.
This rule can be applied in Chennai also.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Beating the Heat in Chennai
ssssssssss abbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaa! Ippavey kanna kattudhey!!!!!!!
Yes the heat is breaking the heads of the people in Chennai. Not only in chennai, but many places around the world. As the climate is changing drastically due to global warming, summers are still heated up.
OK, lets come to our Chennai.
Lets discuss how to tackle this years heat in Chennai during this summer season.
Here are some ways:
1. Drink plenty of water / citrus juice. You can opt for Lemon/Watermelon as they are cheaper than other fruits and high in water content.
2. Avoid going in the sun and if needed, plan with an umbrella or a cap. Use helmet if you are taking your bike. Car driving will be a pleasure, but not for small distances.
3. Avoid non-veg foods like, Chicken, Eggs, crab, etc. Eat vegetables that are high in fibrous and water content.
4. Always wear light cotton wear preferebly in light colors that doesn't absorb heat.
5. Use boiled/purified water for drinking to avoid water borne diseases.
6. Carry a water bottle in your travel.
7. Avoid sitting in a same place for a longer time, escpecially in cusion chairs/sofa/bed.
Hope the above points can help you in beating the heat in chennai and prevent the diseases that may affect us in this summer is we follow them.
Mandaiya polakkudhu veyil!.
Yaruppa anga, thanni kondanga.
Yes the heat is breaking the heads of the people in Chennai. Not only in chennai, but many places around the world. As the climate is changing drastically due to global warming, summers are still heated up.
OK, lets come to our Chennai.
Lets discuss how to tackle this years heat in Chennai during this summer season.
Here are some ways:
1. Drink plenty of water / citrus juice. You can opt for Lemon/Watermelon as they are cheaper than other fruits and high in water content.
2. Avoid going in the sun and if needed, plan with an umbrella or a cap. Use helmet if you are taking your bike. Car driving will be a pleasure, but not for small distances.
3. Avoid non-veg foods like, Chicken, Eggs, crab, etc. Eat vegetables that are high in fibrous and water content.
4. Always wear light cotton wear preferebly in light colors that doesn't absorb heat.
5. Use boiled/purified water for drinking to avoid water borne diseases.
6. Carry a water bottle in your travel.
7. Avoid sitting in a same place for a longer time, escpecially in cusion chairs/sofa/bed.
Hope the above points can help you in beating the heat in chennai and prevent the diseases that may affect us in this summer is we follow them.
Mandaiya polakkudhu veyil!.
Yaruppa anga, thanni kondanga.
Beating the Heat in Chennai
ssssssssss abbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaa! Ippavey kanna kattudhey!!!!!!!
Yes the heat is breaking the heads of the people in Chennai. Not only in chennai, but many places around the world. As the climate is changing drastically due to global warming, summers are still heated up.
OK, lets come to our Chennai.
Lets discuss how to tackle this years heat in Chennai during this summer season.
Here are some ways:
1. Drink plenty of water / citrus juice. You can opt for Lemon/Watermelon as they are cheaper than other fruits and high in water content.
2. Avoid going in the sun and if needed, plan with an umbrella or a cap. Use helmet if you are taking your bike. Car driving will be a pleasure, but not for small distances.
3. Avoid non-veg foods like, Chicken, Eggs, crab, etc. Eat vegetables that are high in fibrous and water content.
4. Always wear light cotton wear preferebly in light colors that doesn't absorb heat.
5. Use boiled/purified water for drinking to avoid water borne diseases.
6. Carry a water bottle in your travel.
7. Avoid sitting in a same place for a longer time, escpecially in cusion chairs/sofa/bed.
Hope the above points can help you in beating the heat in chennai and prevent the diseases that may affect us in this summer is we follow them.
Mandaiya polakkudhu veyil!.
Yaruppa anga, thanni kondanga.
Yes the heat is breaking the heads of the people in Chennai. Not only in chennai, but many places around the world. As the climate is changing drastically due to global warming, summers are still heated up.
OK, lets come to our Chennai.
Lets discuss how to tackle this years heat in Chennai during this summer season.
Here are some ways:
1. Drink plenty of water / citrus juice. You can opt for Lemon/Watermelon as they are cheaper than other fruits and high in water content.
2. Avoid going in the sun and if needed, plan with an umbrella or a cap. Use helmet if you are taking your bike. Car driving will be a pleasure, but not for small distances.
3. Avoid non-veg foods like, Chicken, Eggs, crab, etc. Eat vegetables that are high in fibrous and water content.
4. Always wear light cotton wear preferebly in light colors that doesn't absorb heat.
5. Use boiled/purified water for drinking to avoid water borne diseases.
6. Carry a water bottle in your travel.
7. Avoid sitting in a same place for a longer time, escpecially in cusion chairs/sofa/bed.
Hope the above points can help you in beating the heat in chennai and prevent the diseases that may affect us in this summer is we follow them.
Mandaiya polakkudhu veyil!.
Yaruppa anga, thanni kondanga.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Price rise in Chennai
When you see the price rise in Chennai, it is comparatively lower than in other metro cities which I have been. Recently my brother who had come from US was shocked to see the price rise in Chennai. Truly he hadn't expected the amount of this much price rise over there. It is not a shocking thing but this is the case throughout India. People have got accustomed to it.
My personal advice would be to do a little bit of research on what we are going to do and then act accordingly. For example if you want to buy anything in Chennai, just ask people in Chennai about where can we buy the thing, how much it would cost, and questions like that. This would give us the person the idea about the item. Then the person can proceed.
Or else we have to learn by ourselves and then understand. By this approach we would have wasted some amount of money and with that losing some peace of mind.
Be aware.
My personal advice would be to do a little bit of research on what we are going to do and then act accordingly. For example if you want to buy anything in Chennai, just ask people in Chennai about where can we buy the thing, how much it would cost, and questions like that. This would give us the person the idea about the item. Then the person can proceed.
Or else we have to learn by ourselves and then understand. By this approach we would have wasted some amount of money and with that losing some peace of mind.
Be aware.
Price rise in Chennai
When you see the price rise in Chennai, it is comparatively lower than in other metro cities which I have been. Recently my brother who had come from US was shocked to see the price rise in Chennai. Truly he hadn't expected the amount of this much price rise over there. It is not a shocking thing but this is the case throughout India. People have got accustomed to it.
My personal advice would be to do a little bit of research on what we are going to do and then act accordingly. For example if you want to buy anything in Chennai, just ask people in Chennai about where can we buy the thing, how much it would cost, and questions like that. This would give us the person the idea about the item. Then the person can proceed.
Or else we have to learn by ourselves and then understand. By this approach we would have wasted some amount of money and with that losing some peace of mind.
Be aware.
My personal advice would be to do a little bit of research on what we are going to do and then act accordingly. For example if you want to buy anything in Chennai, just ask people in Chennai about where can we buy the thing, how much it would cost, and questions like that. This would give us the person the idea about the item. Then the person can proceed.
Or else we have to learn by ourselves and then understand. By this approach we would have wasted some amount of money and with that losing some peace of mind.
Be aware.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Successful 900th article in Chennai Times Blog/Publication - From Editor's Desk
Successful 900th article in Chennai Times Blog/Publication - From Editor's Desk
Thank You Note:
Thank you for everyone's support for helping us reach this stage.
We are proud to announce that we are able to serve the visitors from all around the world addressing their questions about Chennai and get to know the views, culture and new news/updates about Chennai. New ideas for improvements of Chennai, discuss the problems in Chennai and solutions of Chennai!
About the Blog:
This blog was started to kill the Home sickness of an NRI, but today this blog
"Chennai Times(Made In Chennai)" serves lot of NRIs and NRMs from different parts of the world with latest views, culture, experiences, vision, mission and updates of Chennai.
Though most of our actions today are online, we wish we will reach a stage when we will act offline as well for the improvement of Chennai. Please see New Chennai Foundation.
We wish Chennai Times Blog would soon become Chennai Times Publication, to revolutionize much more folks of Chennai in the world.
Chennai Improvement Thoughts:
Theme of problems:
For detailed problems in Chennai, see Problems list 1 and Problems list 2. Read further here...
What is Chennai today? Chennai is still a historic place, like india it is a developing city - but never developed. Chennai is filled with gangsters and survival of the fittest proves physically only. Chennai's talents are moving out of Chennai for employment and career improvement to other cities, due to under-industrialization and under-IT ecosystem.
Chennai's potential relies on Tourism for ages together - but not tapped to the full extent - at least not to my satisfaction. Chennai is great for IT and ITeS operations, but not completely used. Chennai is great for an export oriented facilities. Chennai is under-infrastructured in terms of air and road.
There is a great talent pool which is still connected to Chennai, but lives outside Chennai. Whoever is living in Chennai are speechless and helpless under the clutches of the political and physical powers.
Solution snapshot:
If there is a strong force of NRIs and NRMs coming and settling in Chennai, that would change a lot of Chennai to Great Chennai. Do you understand what I am saying?
If there is a strong self-driven REVERSE-BRAIN-DRAIN happens in Chennai, then no one can stop Chennai's improvement!
Here is how I am thinking reverse brain drain to Chennai will help Chennai become GREAT MADURAI.
1) All the NRIs and NRMs(Non-Resident Chennaiites - say b'lore/hyd/chennai living) would start businesses.
2) Lot of legal money would pool into Chennai.
3) Great Teachers with new(international) perspectives would mould children to a great future.
4) There will be lot of Non-Profit Organizations(Non-Governmental Organizations - NGOs) started, noticing/realizing the unacceptable behaviour of Chennai.
5) New employment opportunities would happen, due to new businesses and industries.
6) World class Medical facilities and medical professionals would be available for help in health.
7) There would be a strong need to make Chennai like Singapore or any other country.
This would change MADURAI TO GREAT MADURAI AND NEW MADURAI
Would you agree with my thinking? Thank you for listening and visiting Chennai Times Blog!!!
- Chennai Times Editor!
email:chennaitimes@gmail.com
Significance of the photo - MS Subbulakshmi is similar to Chennai. She is elderly but a great person. She is a legend from Chennai and the photo shows she is lighting us the light to kick-start for Chennai's Improvement and road towards Great Chennai!!
Successful 900th article in Chennai Times Blog/Publication - From Editor's Desk
Successful 900th article in Chennai Times Blog/Publication - From Editor's Desk
Thank You Note:
Thank you for everyone's support for helping us reach this stage.
We are proud to announce that we are able to serve the visitors from all around the world addressing their questions about Chennai and get to know the views, culture and new news/updates about Chennai. New ideas for improvements of Chennai, discuss the problems in Chennai and solutions of Chennai!
About the Blog:
This blog was started to kill the Home sickness of an NRI, but today this blog
"Chennai Times(Made In Chennai)" serves lot of NRIs and NRMs from different parts of the world with latest views, culture, experiences, vision, mission and updates of Chennai.
Though most of our actions today are online, we wish we will reach a stage when we will act offline as well for the improvement of Chennai. Please see New Chennai Foundation.
We wish Chennai Times Blog would soon become Chennai Times Publication, to revolutionize much more folks of Chennai in the world.
Chennai Improvement Thoughts:
Theme of problems:
For detailed problems in Chennai, see Problems list 1 and Problems list 2. Read further here...
What is Chennai today? Chennai is still a historic place, like india it is a developing city - but never developed. Chennai is filled with gangsters and survival of the fittest proves physically only. Chennai's talents are moving out of Chennai for employment and career improvement to other cities, due to under-industrialization and under-IT ecosystem.
Chennai's potential relies on Tourism for ages together - but not tapped to the full extent - at least not to my satisfaction. Chennai is great for IT and ITeS operations, but not completely used. Chennai is great for an export oriented facilities. Chennai is under-infrastructured in terms of air and road.
There is a great talent pool which is still connected to Chennai, but lives outside Chennai. Whoever is living in Chennai are speechless and helpless under the clutches of the political and physical powers.
Solution snapshot:
If there is a strong force of NRIs and NRMs coming and settling in Chennai, that would change a lot of Chennai to Great Chennai. Do you understand what I am saying?
If there is a strong self-driven REVERSE-BRAIN-DRAIN happens in Chennai, then no one can stop Chennai's improvement!
Here is how I am thinking reverse brain drain to Chennai will help Chennai become GREAT MADURAI.
1) All the NRIs and NRMs(Non-Resident Chennaiites - say b'lore/hyd/chennai living) would start businesses.
2) Lot of legal money would pool into Chennai.
3) Great Teachers with new(international) perspectives would mould children to a great future.
4) There will be lot of Non-Profit Organizations(Non-Governmental Organizations - NGOs) started, noticing/realizing the unacceptable behaviour of Chennai.
5) New employment opportunities would happen, due to new businesses and industries.
6) World class Medical facilities and medical professionals would be available for help in health.
7) There would be a strong need to make Chennai like Singapore or any other country.
This would change MADURAI TO GREAT MADURAI AND NEW MADURAI
Would you agree with my thinking? Thank you for listening and visiting Chennai Times Blog!!!
- Chennai Times Editor!
email:chennaitimes@gmail.com
Significance of the photo - MS Subbulakshmi is similar to Chennai. She is elderly but a great person. She is a legend from Chennai and the photo shows she is lighting us the light to kick-start for Chennai's Improvement and road towards Great Chennai!!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Pongal festival: Famous festival in and around Chennai
This is Chennai Mani. I will be a special reporter for "Chennai Times" from now on.
We are aiming to take Chennai Times Publication to the next level by end of 2009...
PONGAL FESTIVAL:::
Pongal is one of the major festivals in Tamilnadu, which is popularly called as Sankaranthi in other parts of India. It is also the birth of a new tamil month ('thai'). Now this day has been considered as the Tamil new year day by the government of tamilnadu also.
As this day is nearing by with only hardly a month, let me share some things about this day which I know.On Pongal day, the people used to wear new clothes and this day is mainly for the cattle and machinery used for cultivation. So farmers mainly celebrate this day by presenting the cultivated goods and presenting to the Sun god. The village people normally celebrate this day by decorating their houses, fields and cattle. They would expect this day as auspicious day as they would have harvested their crops and this should continue throughout their life time. The main food items for this day would be Sweet pongal (ingredients may depend on the financial status of the family).
Other things include the Sugarcane which is purple in color and the Lunch made of fully homegrown vegetables. Root vegetables like potato varieties is also included in the menu.On the next day of Pongal, people used to have non-vegetarian and the next day is the day of Mattu Pongal. This day is mainly for the cattle. On this day they will take care of their cattle specially by decorating and giving special food. Moreover on this day cattle will be sent for Jallikattu also - which is a popular brave sport.
I would like to share some of my experiences during pongal day.We used to wait for this day as we can chew sugarcane on this day. Normally I would love to eat sugarcane a lot. Then about the Lunch in our home it will be heavy with full of vegetables. All vegetables will be there in the Sambar and for side dish we would have potatoes, pachcha mochai and beans usili. Dinner will be completed with dosa and the remaining Sambar. This sambar will be in our home for another two days. :-)
Great festival! But now I am away from my home, missing all the above. Though I am with my family here, I am missing a lot without my parents who are there in my home town. I dont know whether I am having any plan to go to my home town on this day, but I am hoping to do so.
Hope your experiences are similar!
We are aiming to take Chennai Times Publication to the next level by end of 2009...
PONGAL FESTIVAL:::
Pongal is one of the major festivals in Tamilnadu, which is popularly called as Sankaranthi in other parts of India. It is also the birth of a new tamil month ('thai'). Now this day has been considered as the Tamil new year day by the government of tamilnadu also.
As this day is nearing by with only hardly a month, let me share some things about this day which I know.On Pongal day, the people used to wear new clothes and this day is mainly for the cattle and machinery used for cultivation. So farmers mainly celebrate this day by presenting the cultivated goods and presenting to the Sun god. The village people normally celebrate this day by decorating their houses, fields and cattle. They would expect this day as auspicious day as they would have harvested their crops and this should continue throughout their life time. The main food items for this day would be Sweet pongal (ingredients may depend on the financial status of the family).
Other things include the Sugarcane which is purple in color and the Lunch made of fully homegrown vegetables. Root vegetables like potato varieties is also included in the menu.On the next day of Pongal, people used to have non-vegetarian and the next day is the day of Mattu Pongal. This day is mainly for the cattle. On this day they will take care of their cattle specially by decorating and giving special food. Moreover on this day cattle will be sent for Jallikattu also - which is a popular brave sport.
I would like to share some of my experiences during pongal day.We used to wait for this day as we can chew sugarcane on this day. Normally I would love to eat sugarcane a lot. Then about the Lunch in our home it will be heavy with full of vegetables. All vegetables will be there in the Sambar and for side dish we would have potatoes, pachcha mochai and beans usili. Dinner will be completed with dosa and the remaining Sambar. This sambar will be in our home for another two days. :-)
Great festival! But now I am away from my home, missing all the above. Though I am with my family here, I am missing a lot without my parents who are there in my home town. I dont know whether I am having any plan to go to my home town on this day, but I am hoping to do so.
Hope your experiences are similar!
Pongal festival: Famous festival in and around Chennai
This is Chennai Mani. I will be a special reporter for "Chennai Times" from now on.
We are aiming to take Chennai Times Publication to the next level by end of 2009...
PONGAL FESTIVAL:::
Pongal is one of the major festivals in Tamilnadu, which is popularly called as Sankaranthi in other parts of India. It is also the birth of a new tamil month ('thai'). Now this day has been considered as the Tamil new year day by the government of tamilnadu also.
As this day is nearing by with only hardly a month, let me share some things about this day which I know.On Pongal day, the people used to wear new clothes and this day is mainly for the cattle and machinery used for cultivation. So farmers mainly celebrate this day by presenting the cultivated goods and presenting to the Sun god. The village people normally celebrate this day by decorating their houses, fields and cattle. They would expect this day as auspicious day as they would have harvested their crops and this should continue throughout their life time. The main food items for this day would be Sweet pongal (ingredients may depend on the financial status of the family).
Other things include the Sugarcane which is purple in color and the Lunch made of fully homegrown vegetables. Root vegetables like potato varieties is also included in the menu.On the next day of Pongal, people used to have non-vegetarian and the next day is the day of Mattu Pongal. This day is mainly for the cattle. On this day they will take care of their cattle specially by decorating and giving special food. Moreover on this day cattle will be sent for Jallikattu also - which is a popular brave sport.
I would like to share some of my experiences during pongal day.We used to wait for this day as we can chew sugarcane on this day. Normally I would love to eat sugarcane a lot. Then about the Lunch in our home it will be heavy with full of vegetables. All vegetables will be there in the Sambar and for side dish we would have potatoes, pachcha mochai and beans usili. Dinner will be completed with dosa and the remaining Sambar. This sambar will be in our home for another two days. :-)
Great festival! But now I am away from my home, missing all the above. Though I am with my family here, I am missing a lot without my parents who are there in my home town. I dont know whether I am having any plan to go to my home town on this day, but I am hoping to do so.
Hope your experiences are similar!
We are aiming to take Chennai Times Publication to the next level by end of 2009...
PONGAL FESTIVAL:::
Pongal is one of the major festivals in Tamilnadu, which is popularly called as Sankaranthi in other parts of India. It is also the birth of a new tamil month ('thai'). Now this day has been considered as the Tamil new year day by the government of tamilnadu also.
As this day is nearing by with only hardly a month, let me share some things about this day which I know.On Pongal day, the people used to wear new clothes and this day is mainly for the cattle and machinery used for cultivation. So farmers mainly celebrate this day by presenting the cultivated goods and presenting to the Sun god. The village people normally celebrate this day by decorating their houses, fields and cattle. They would expect this day as auspicious day as they would have harvested their crops and this should continue throughout their life time. The main food items for this day would be Sweet pongal (ingredients may depend on the financial status of the family).
Other things include the Sugarcane which is purple in color and the Lunch made of fully homegrown vegetables. Root vegetables like potato varieties is also included in the menu.On the next day of Pongal, people used to have non-vegetarian and the next day is the day of Mattu Pongal. This day is mainly for the cattle. On this day they will take care of their cattle specially by decorating and giving special food. Moreover on this day cattle will be sent for Jallikattu also - which is a popular brave sport.
I would like to share some of my experiences during pongal day.We used to wait for this day as we can chew sugarcane on this day. Normally I would love to eat sugarcane a lot. Then about the Lunch in our home it will be heavy with full of vegetables. All vegetables will be there in the Sambar and for side dish we would have potatoes, pachcha mochai and beans usili. Dinner will be completed with dosa and the remaining Sambar. This sambar will be in our home for another two days. :-)
Great festival! But now I am away from my home, missing all the above. Though I am with my family here, I am missing a lot without my parents who are there in my home town. I dont know whether I am having any plan to go to my home town on this day, but I am hoping to do so.
Hope your experiences are similar!
A Game that is forgotten as Years goes by - Jallikattu.
I would like to mention about the famous dravidian game - Jallikattu. Alanganallur, a place in Chennai district is a specific place where this game is famous for. In an around chennai, that too specifically villages also sport such games, but to a small extent. Bulls from all over the tamilnadu will be participating and show their strength. Brave men from the age of 15 to 60 will be participating. Some men end up with serious damages and even lose their lives doing such acts.Also I would like to share one of my breathtaking experience in one such game. Dont think that I had indulged in the act of handling the bulls. But on that day I went just as a spectator. I, my brother who is in CA now and my friend went to witness the game. We had a nice spot to view the game of chasing and as time went on, more and more bulls were going and brave men were chasing them. As it was nearing the end of the game, we three decided to move towards our place and were trying to get way out of the crowd. What happened to our surprise is that, we got strangled in a small gap between two houses when crowd were pushing us and suddenly a bull tried to enter a crowd present over there. There was no other go and we were nearly very near to the bull and it was very fierce. Suddenly i caught hold of one of the low lying roof outside one of the house and my brother and my friend got slipped into a thorny bush. But luckily men from the crowd diverted the bull and it went in the other direction. We had a very narrow escape. phooh.
So always play safe.
So always play safe.
A Game that is forgotten as Years goes by - Jallikattu.
I would like to mention about the famous dravidian game - Jallikattu. Alanganallur, a place in Chennai district is a specific place where this game is famous for. In an around chennai, that too specifically villages also sport such games, but to a small extent. Bulls from all over the tamilnadu will be participating and show their strength. Brave men from the age of 15 to 60 will be participating. Some men end up with serious damages and even lose their lives doing such acts.Also I would like to share one of my breathtaking experience in one such game. Dont think that I had indulged in the act of handling the bulls. But on that day I went just as a spectator. I, my brother who is in CA now and my friend went to witness the game. We had a nice spot to view the game of chasing and as time went on, more and more bulls were going and brave men were chasing them. As it was nearing the end of the game, we three decided to move towards our place and were trying to get way out of the crowd. What happened to our surprise is that, we got strangled in a small gap between two houses when crowd were pushing us and suddenly a bull tried to enter a crowd present over there. There was no other go and we were nearly very near to the bull and it was very fierce. Suddenly i caught hold of one of the low lying roof outside one of the house and my brother and my friend got slipped into a thorny bush. But luckily men from the crowd diverted the bull and it went in the other direction. We had a very narrow escape. phooh.
So always play safe.
So always play safe.
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