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TUSCANA Pizzeria at Wallance Garden, Nungambakkam, Chennai
May 19th, 2013
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I was part of the Chennai Food Guide team that got invited to learn and dine at TUSCANA Pizzeria.
This was my first time to have tasted Italian food. Loved it, especially because I was given opportunity to interact with Chef Arul and his team to understand what I was eating.
Neha literaly took me through a “What is a Pizza” kind of tour. What it is made from, how it got its name, What TUSCANA has in the offer, How a Fire Wood pizza differ from others etc…
I was event more excited to learn that TUSCANA is a Chennai based brand.
TUSCANA Pizzeria is very close to Apollo Hospitals, Samaya Inn, TAJ Coromendal and Khader Nawaz Khan Road
Vipin Sachdev on Tuscana Pizzeria
TUSCANA Pizzeria at Nungambakkam, Chennai
Balamurugan of Raaj Bhavan hotel in Nungmbakkam, Chennai
May 6th, 2013
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Originally posted 2013-05-06 10:20:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Super Sunday Experience with Balamurugan at Hotel Raaj Bhavan, Nungambakkam, Chennai
Mr.Balamurugan of Raaj Bhavan hotel in Nungmbakkam, Chennai
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I and my 6yr old on our way back from Subash Thyagarajan‘s ” Meet the Folders!!!” Workshop on Origami when we decide to get into this hotel Raj Bhavan in Nungambakkam for a quick bite.
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It was one in the afternoon and obviously lunch time.
We sat in one corner of the ground floor hall. Enquired if we could get light Tiffin instead of lunch, since we did not have anything since that morning. Me and Aswanth wanted Mini Idlies and Sambar vadai. The server said he does not have anything other than Dosa. We though we will leave since we were just 10 minutes away from home and we have our home made dosa waiting there already. Just then another waiter who was witnessing out conversation and asked… “Enna saar thambikku mini idli venuma”. In no time he took over the table and served us with mini idlies and sambar vadai.While we both dived into the sambar filled vadai and mini idlies, my “Devilish mind” said I must find out how this guy will react if I lie that I had no money to pay. The total bill was Rs96.I called the server closer and said… “Annaey, kaasu ille… purse veetlaye maranthu vachuten”.He said, he is supposed to inform supervisor about it and that he is not a decision taker on it. Supervisor in a blue safari suit came and enquired. I repeated my state of plight to him too and offered to leave my Camera and cell phone with them which was worth about a Lakh rupee. He took a virtual dive inside my bag to see the camera and my Samsung Note cell phone, and then walked towards the cashier at the main entrance.
The cashier started abusing me in Kannada. He was shouting at the supervisor but was all directed to me. He asked things like, if I was so stupid to leave home without money, what if the camera and phone is a stolen one, Why the hell is bringing his kid for eating if does not have money to pay… and so on.
Meanwhile I asked the server if I put him in trouble. He said, there was an incident in the past that someone gave him a slip and he ended up paying the bill from his salary. He thanked me for being open about not having the money and not putting him in un-expected trouble.
By now the supervisor in the safari is back. I was a little upset and I told him “Sir I understand Kannada, but cannot talk back in his language”. He of course justified with a valid point that the cashier is also an employee and is answerable to the hotel management. But what I wonder is if that gives him the right to abuse me or for that matter anyone who was in a situation like this at their hotel.
Now comes the surprising part, the server intervened and told the supervisor. “Sir, ivaru yemathaamaey kaasu illennu sonnathey periya vishayam”. Then he turned to me and offered to pay the bill of Rs.96 from his salary. I continued to pretended to be out of money and thanked him and was about to leave. Picked up my bag and Aswanth finished his last mini idly and got up.
I was waiting to see if the server will ask me if I will come back to pay. He never asked, not even close to bothered. Instead he said thank you and waved bye to Aswanth. I was confused if he trusted me to come back, or if he was holding back the question not to embarrass me.
Now I exposed my “Naradhar Plan” to the supervisor and the entire staffs that was standing around us to see what was going to happen to a guest who finished his food and has no money to pay.
Every soul there was surprised and asked why I did it.
Now I told them that, this server whose name is Balamurugan and hails from a small village called Reddiyarpalayam in Dindugal district, was a great man and will go places for his presence of mind and helping tendency. This is one reason I love Tamil Nadu, its culture and most of its people. The best hospitality and trust you will ever enjoy.
First, he attended to a table that was not even his, after the first waiter refused to serve us mini iidlies and sambar vadai during lunch time.
Second, he was very clear in the process or protocol and informed that he is not a decision maker at the hotel. He followed and respected the rules of his work place.
Third, he offered to help me sensing that my case was genuine. Not even their supervisor or the cashier who must be earning much higher than Balamurgan even thought about it. Both were kannadigas.
Fourth and most important, he appreciated that I admitted I was out of money unlike his past experience where a customer had given a slip and the amount was deducted from his salary.
I was totally impressed. If I ever started a food joint, I will go hunt him down from that place for sure.
I paid the bill of Rs.96 and in front of the entire staff looking at us rewarded him with another Rs.100 and thanked him.
God bless this guy! — at Sharman’s Cab Company, Chennai.
When I Met Sivagnanam Pugazhendhi for the first time at Anna Nagar Indian Overseas Bank ATM
May 6th, 2013
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Originally posted 2013-04-26 11:30:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
26th April 2013
Yesterday was a embarrassing day for us at the Falafelrestaurant, when all our Indian Bank cards refused to work on a ICICI Bank EDC. so drove to a near by ATM and there too none of our cards worked. But something else worked…
I parked my Tata Nano out side the Indian Overseas Bank ATM. There was another guy sitting on a Royal Enfiled bike just outside when his friend, who later was intro to me as his brother was inside the ATM.
This biker for some reason turned back and saw theTata nano, and then gave a “Am all Excited to see you” kind of looks at me… He jumped out of the bike to reach a handshake and said… “Sir we are friends onFacebook“…
Now hat was the second embarrassment of the day, did not recognize a FB friend AAAHHHHH!!!… Sivagnanam Pugazhendhi, you look so different on FB picture man 
TATA NANO Owners Chennai - Thnx to my Nano or else we would have never ever identified each other and would have just walked away like those Tamil movie scenes… lol
Navagraha or Nava Graha Temple worshipping at Tamil Nadu
April 26th, 2013
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Originally posted 2009-11-08 13:23:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
According to the Hindu Philosophy every human being born is influenced by the vibrations of nine planets (Nava Grahas).
It is believed that all good and bad things are due to the effects of these nine planets.
Each planet has its own vibration and has a separate place in each of their temples.
When we visit these temples, we are saved from bad things or incidents, by the blessings of these planets.
Hence, worshipping the Navagraha is considered to be sacred and essential too.
Important Navagraha Temples are:-
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Deity |
Temple |
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Surya near Aduthurai |
Suryanar Koil |
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Chandra at Thingaloor |
Tingaloor Koil |
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Chevaai |
Vaitheswaran Koil |
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Budhan |
Tiruvenkadu |
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Guru at Alangudi |
Alangudi |
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Shukran |
Kanchanoor |
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Shani at Thirunallaru |
Tirunallar |
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Raghu |
Tirunageswharam |
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Kethu at Keezhperumpallam |
Keezhperumpallam |
Surya Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Aum hrim hrim suriyaye namah Aum
Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Chandra Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Aum som somaye namah Aum
Or Aum Shrim krim cham chandeaye namah Aum
Temple Timings – 7 A.M. to 8 P.M.
Mangaeaga Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Aum namo hanumate hung Aum
Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 9 P.M
Budhan Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Vishnu Priyaye dhi mahi
Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat
Temple Timings – 6 A. M to 12 noon and 4 P.M to 9 P.M.
Guru Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Aum Brim brahaspataye Namah Aum
Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 9 P.M.
Sukra Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : swa bhuvan bhur sa hang jung aum
Temple Timings – 7 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. and 4P.M. to 8 P.M.
Saneeswara Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Aum aing hring shring shung shanaishcharaye namah aum
Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 9 P.M.
Rahu Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Aum rang rahuve namah aum
Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 8.30 P.M.
Ketu Baghawan
Chanting Mantra : Aum nring nring nring narsinghaye (Nrisimhaye) namah aum
Temple Timings – 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 4P.M. to 8.00 P.M.
Budhan, Chandran, Guru, Ketu, Mangaeagan, Navagraha, Rahu, Saneeswaran, Sukran, Suryan
Tata Indigo Hire to Tirumala Tirupati from Chennai – 044 23633380
April 25th, 2013
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Originally posted 2013-02-13 01:51:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
A/C Tata Indigo Hire to Tirumala Tirupati from Chennai – For Next Day return
4 + 1 seaterMax 4 Passengers |
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Mileage Included from Garage to Garage? |
450Kms |
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| Air Conditioned Car | YES | |
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Driver’s Allowance is included? |
YES |
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Permit & Road Tax included? |
YES |
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Toll * Parking for Tirumala Hill included? |
YES |
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Applicable Service Tax included ? |
YES |
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Rs.7000 |
Hiring Terms and Conditions
- Extra Charges for Km beyond allowed usage is chargeable @ Rs.10 per KM (excludes service tax)
- This rate package is for cars hired to Tirumala and cannot be coupled with trips used locally in Chennai city.
- All applicable toll, parking included is only for one instance to Tirumala Hill and not other place if you be visiting.
- Climbing of the Tirumala more than once is chargeable @ Rs.800 per instance apart from the additional mileage cost.
- Any extra or additional and excluded toll, parking and entry fee to be paid directly by you.
- Andhra Pradesh entry Permit, Road tax is included (does not include expenses incurred because of routes deviated away from Chennai-Thirumala-Chennai).
- Readings for Time and Mileage starts and ends at our office for all billings purposes.
- Driver’s allowance is also included. The driver will take care of his stay on his own.
- (most probably he will spend the night in any free accommodation for drivers provided by the hotel/guesthouse or will sleep in the car)
- The A/C Will be turned off during the Tirumala hill climbings (while climbing up and down the Tirumala Hills)
- Cars released from duty after 11:30pm at Chennai city will attract additional day Driver’s allowance
- Cars released from duty beyond 2am, will be billed at full day hire charges
- These rates includes applicable service tax
Sharman’s Cab Company
“O” Block, #-89, MMDA Colony, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106. Tamilnadu, India
Phone : +91 44 2363 3380
or +91 98400 61 594
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