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Thirukural - Thought for the day

VinnaiThidpam Enbathu Oruvan Manathidpam, Marraya Ellam Pira

A Powerful mind does a powerful act. All the rest of the acts are imperfect

Sports

England Level series with NZ. Dropping Harmison and Hoggard paid off as Anderson , Sidebottom and Broad have taken the responsibility and delivered. Still England need to improve on fielding , but for the first innings lead, they would have lost as they had dropped 5 catchs. The final test would be interesting

Books

Adu Oru Mazhaikallam by Stella Bruce
Adu Oru Mazhaikallam is a story of a spoilt rich brat following his dreams. His confidence, his love and then the harsh REALITY....that makes it an interesting read.

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Thirukural - Thought for the day

Arullodum Anboddum Vaara Porrullakkam Pullar Purala Vidal

It is a disgrace to earn riches devoid of love and grace

Sports

Hayden want to mend fences with Harbhajan. This is a good step in the right direction

England still need 4 wickets to level series with New Zealand.

Books

Chinna Noolkanda Nammai Sirrai Paduthuvathu by Shivshankari

This is an amazing Self Improvement book. This series which had appeared in Junior Vikatan, quotes examples of Indians and their thought process in Indian Context.

The author has also taken additional efforts to discuss some of the issues with the Psychologists throughly before coming up with advice. Whatever age you are , this book will help you understand yourself, your spouse, your parents, your society and make life better for all of us.

The author has mentioned that there is no limit for growth of soul. How true. Through the book you feel like your own mother sitting near you , treating you like a grown son and advising you to follow the right path quoting examples.

It was wonderful journey.

The Mystic Blogger

Hello People,

Welcome to today's blog. I have started blogging again.

Thirukural - Thought for the day

Gunam Naadi, Kuttram Naadi, Avaiyul Migai Naadi Mikka Kollal

Check the Positives and negatives and take the decision objectively which is more positive

Sports

Indian Cricket League Lahore Badshahs win against Hyderabad Heros

James Anderson picks up 5 wickets to give England an edge over NZ in Second Test played at Basin Reserve, Wellington

Books
Recent demise of famous Tamil Authors Sujatha and Stella Bruce was very difficult to digest. This infact prompted me to blog again.

I am planning to write review on atleast one book a week.Following are the long list of Authors from Tamil I am looking at

1. Sujatha
2. Kalki
3. Akilan
4. Ashokamithiran
5. La.Sa.Ramarathinam
6. Jayakanthan
7. Sivashankari
8. Indira Soundarajan
9. Ra.Gi.Rengarajan
10. Cho
11. Thi.Janakiraman
12. Balakumaran
13. Lakshmi
14. Nyani
15. Sadguru Chakki Vasudev
16. Saavi
17. Devan
18. DeviBala

Hopefully I keep up the enthusiasm and time for reading as many books as possible.

Knowledge Nugget
Human's Brain is the biggest surprise in the world

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Thirukural - Thought for the day

Eethal Issaipada Vazhthal Athuvalla
oothiyam Illai Uyiruku

Giving and being famous for giving are the highest traits a human can possess

Sports - Challenger Trophy

Ganguly fails to impress. Hope this is not the end of the road for him. Dinesh Karthik is a good back up for Dhoni. 2 more days to go for Champions Trophy.

Neyar Virrupam

"Paadum Nila" SPB's wonderful song from Simla Special



People, drop your favourite song in the comments section. In case unable to hear the song due to Yahoo Geocities limitations,please visit the site after an hour to check it out.

Bangalore Weekend Getaways - Mekedatu (Goat’s leap)


Mekedatu is situated at 98 KM from Bangalore , 35 Kms from Kanakapura to be specific.

Initially you reach a Sangama,the rivers Kaveri and Akravathy meet at this spot.The river is mild and you can cross the river just walking through it.

Once you reach the other side of the river, you have a special bus which is very specifically for pickup and drop to the "Mekedatu", the exact point where the rivers flows ferociously between rocks. If you plan properly you can take snacks and trek up the hill to the spot of "Mekdatu".While coming back we also visited Akravathy dam.

Knowledge Nugget
Leatherback Sea Turtle is the biggest of all living turtles, reaching a length of around 9 ft and weight of 900 kg. This is World's 4th Largest Repitile

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Thirukural - Thought for the day

Thallanmai Illathan
Vellanmai Pedikai Vallanmai Pol Kedum

Trying to achieve a Goal without good efforts is Like a Sword in the hands of a Coward . It is USELESS.

Cricket - Champions Trophy

Group Stage - Preview

Oct 16 Pakistan Vs Qualifier 1,Jaipur

Pakistan Matchwinners: Shoaib Akthar, Shahid Afridi, Asif

Asif is the great bowler to look out for. He has a great bowling action and is able to pick of crucial wickets. Shoaib Akthar is mooody.

Knowledge Nugget

The wonderful fish we saw in wonderful Movie "Finding Nemo" is Percula Clownfish. They live in Warm waters in Pacific and are not found in Atlantic Ocean.

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Thirukural - Thought for the day

Vizhupetrin Akthoppa Thillayar Mattum
Azhukkatrin Aanmai Perin

A person not being envious of others,
is blessed in life

Cricket - Champions Trophy

Group Stage - Preview

Oct 16 New Zealand Vs South Africa,Brabourne Stadium,Mumbai

NZ Match Winners : Fleming, Oram, Styris,Shane Bond
SA Match Winners : Kallis and Justin Kemp

South Africans will be missing Gibbs in the top order.It has been ages since they performed at all.

On his day Shane Bond (Kiwi) can run through any formiddable side. Fleming is the most astute captain in International Circuit. However Chris Crains will be missed.
Kiwis are dark horses..My money is on them for Champions Trophy

Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai: Cricket is played after a long time here. No idea about the pitch.

Knowledge Nugget

Sharks can only swim forward.

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Thirukural - Thought for the day

Ketil Vizhu Selvam Kalvi Oruvaruku
Mattalla Matra Yavai

Education is the highest investment and wealth a man possess, other kind of wealth do not really matter

Cricket - Champions Trophy

Group Stage - Preview

Oct 15 India v England, Sawai Mansingh stadium , Jaipur

England Match Winners : Andrew Flintoff,Andrew Strauss,Kevin Pieterson
India Match Winners : Sachin, Dhoni , Kaif and Dravid ( if he plays at No 3)

Freddie Flintoff and Harmison are back with a lot of vigour for England. Need to see how Indians face their reverse swing. Munaf Patel and Harbajhan Singh are the two bowlers who are good as of now. India do not have match winning bowlers.

Sawai Mansingh stadium, Jaipur : Indians have happy memories of this ground. In their last match here with Sri Lanka, Sangakarra's stylish 138 propelled Sri Lankans to 298 runs.

Our own Mahendra Singh Dhoni made 183 not out and India romped home making 303.

So flat pitch with a lot of runs. Team batting first has good advantage.

Knowledge Nugget

Neela Kurinji blooms at Munnar this year (2006) after 12 long years.

The website http://www.neelakurinji.net give more information and pictures about this wonderful flower in God's own country.