Monday, August 8, 2011

ANUBHAVAM PUDHUMAI- 38/ WASHINTON MONUMENT, WASHINGTON DC DC.


CONTENTS:


1)- ANUBHAVAM PAZHAMAI.


2)- TOPIC OF THE POST.


3)- HISTORY OF THE US.


4)- THE US MEDIA ON INDIA.


5)- OUR MEDIA ON THE US.


6)- CYCLING UNIQUE.


7)- DAD.


8)- SPIRITUAL BLOG TRAVELS.


9)- FOOD FOR THOUGHT.


10)-  HUMOUR.


11)- I TOLD GOD.





1)- Anubhavam Pazhamai:

http://www.scribd.com/full/63298427?access_key=key-g4u92salr7dq6ax25qm
:

2)- Topic of the Post:



Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C. and one of the city's early attractions. It was built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence and then became its first President. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, stands 555' 5 1/8" tall, and offers views in excess of thirty miles. It was finished on December 6, 1884.

Links-





3)- History of The US: Continued!

Alphabetically, Illinois is the 13th State dealt with here!

Illinois (Listeni/ˌɪlɨˈnɔɪ/ il-i-noy) is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America!

Links-



DINING & WINE   | March 02, 2011
By MELISSA CLARK
After gaining a bad reputation at theater concession stands in the '90s, coconut oil is back. 

5)- Our Media on The US:



6)- CYCLING UNIQUE:

http://wimp.com/bicycleskill/

7)- DAD:


8)- SPIRITUAL BLOG- TRAVELS:



9)- FOOD FOR THOUGHT:


10)- HUMOUR:

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/62218493?access_key=key-2jvytxk28dy4j7x202t1



On Line Friend


I had some free time, so what did I do?
I checked the computer to see if I'd heard from you!
I used to walk out to a box to retrieve mail.
But I'd rather get it instantly, than wait on the snail!





Checking my e-mail is always fun!
I usually get a joke or greeting from someone.
I feel so blessed because on the other end,
I know I've connected with a friend!








When I've had a hard day and need to share, 
Here I can find a friend who will listen and care.
And to this friend I hope I've let them know 
That I am always there for them also! 


Isn't it a strange kind of bond we form? 
It isn't exactly like the "norm"!



But, where is it written, face to face we must be, 
For you to be a very good friend to me?? 


That little joke or note, or just a simple "Hi", 
Could be like a ray of sunshine from the sky!
So my online pals, this is dedicated to you, 
For all the smiles you have made anew! 


May our friendship continue to grow, 
And the warmth we feel continue to flow!


Always remember this... 
A smile is such an easy thing to pass along the way, 
Like a ray of summer sunshine, 
On a somewhat gloomy day!! 
  


Thank you for being my Online Friend!!! 








I told GOD: Let all my friends be


healthy and happy forever…! 
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GOD said: But for 4 days only….!
I said: Yes, let them be
a Spring Day, Summer Day,
Autumn Day, and Winter Day.
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GOD said: 3 days.
I said: Yes,
Yesterday,
Today and Tomorrow.
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GOD said: No, 2 days!
I said: Yes,
a Bright Day (Daytime)
and Dark Day (Night-time) .
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GOD said: No, just 1 day!
I said: Yes!
GOD asked: Which day?
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I said: Every Day in the living
years of all my friends!
GOD laughed, and said: All your friends
will be healthy and happy Every Day!
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Send this to your friends and bless
them with good health and happiness…
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Pass on the warmth despite
the ever-changing weather… 
!
Unless otherwise specified, contributions are from my Friends of Thatha/Patti Group of Yahoo!
Krishnan




















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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

ANUBHAVAM PUDHUMAI- 37/- NEWSEUM, WASHINGTON DC.


CONTENTS:
1)- ANUBHAVAM PAZHAMAI.
2)- TOPIC OF THE POST.
3)- HISTORY OF THE US- CONTINUED.
4)- US MEDIA ON INDIA.
5)- OUR MEDIA ON THE US
6)- BOSTON FIREWORKS.
7)- WORLD NEWSPAPER MAP.
8)- INDRA BLOG- MAHANANDI.
9)- STRANGE BUT TRUE.
10)- ONE QUESTION, MANY ANSWERS.

1)- ANUBHAVAM PAZHAMAI:

BELT
Sri Gopa deals about belt. The oxford dictionary t has given three meanings. All of them has been detailed in an interesting manner in this posting.



1. Waist belt.

The first meaning given for belt  is a strip of material worn around the waist to support the cloth or carry weapons.

I started wearing belt with ready made satin pants I purchased in 64's to hold it in position. These ready made pants on satin had belt in satin itself provided along with.

Before that I had worn the grey colour cotton belt supplied with NCC Uniform.
Later when I started stitching cotton pants I purchased belt made of leather or sponge leather (processed leather)

I have never seen my father wearing belt. For him well tied dhothi itself was OK.

The leather belt used to be of either black or brown in colour. These belts worn with pants had almost uniform width of about ¾".

1a. Waist belt of Muslims

There was a provision shop at my native run by one Musthappa. When I know he would have been about 45. He used to wear a wider belt green in colour with some pockets over the Lunki.

Musthappa was well built and with his beard appeared some what rough but he used to talk soft to children. Immediately on seeing me he used to ask- "Entha kunjae vendathu?" (What you child require?)

He knew my father well and occasionally we used to purchase things from his shop mostly on loan.

Muslims used to wear belt and in the pockets they used to keep miscellaneous things like money, small pen knife, papers for reference etc. These types  of belts are now used by many during Sabarimala pilgrimage since felt convenient to keep many things.

1b. Uthareeyam

I have seen our elders with slightly more belly used to tie uthareeyam firmly over the veshti as a sort of bent. This I could specially see when they do cooking for sadya. Wearing belt over the dhothi was not common on those days.

Now most wear belt over dhothi in the waist especially when it is worn as pancha kachham during functions and with an overlap of cloth cover it. This include me. During sraadha, I used to wear dhothi in ordinary manner, but to hold it, I used to wear the belt and cover it with dhothi end.

1c. Children belt

Whether purpose is there or not – children belt started appear later. This used to be in plastic also in addition and with different colours.

1d. Belt holes

The belt has in general a buckle at one end and a few holes in the other end. Once it was particular to wear belt of exact size. Later people start to wear belt of any sizes.

The tying was done by inserting the buckle pin through the hole and then inserting the belt end through buckle. The size and appearance of buckle was important and it was ensured the buckle was exactly in middle.

1e. Insertion

Mostly while the shirt is inserted in side pant, the belt passed through loops in the pant gave an excellent appearance.  While shirt is inserted, if the belt misses to pass through a loop, it could give a very bad appearance. Hence double check is made that belt is passed through all the pant loops. Now a day the missing is common with old age people and not much seen to.

1f. Belt adjustment

The holes in the end is for adjusting belt tightness. If the belt is made tight after morning break fast, by afternoon in most it will become loose. During meals it is preferable to keep the belt slightly loose, so that after meals it is OK.

The belt is very convenient to hold the pant especially with ready made now commonly worn by most. The belt has only one replacement – another belt when worn out and it may break at any hole at any time.

1g. Belt cost.

While the platform belts cost from Rs 75-00, belt in bata shops may cost 600-700. In belt shops a good belt may cost about Rs 175-200.

1h  Goorkha and police belt

The goorkhas used to keep the knife and police their revolver in an attachment to the belt.  Though ladies wear pants I have not seen belt along with so far.

2. The mechanical belt

The second meaning given for belt is that it is  a continuous band in machinery that transforms motion from one wheel to other.

These belts are very thicker and made of cotton, fibre and rubber together or reinforced rubber.

2a. Flour mill and Hydro projects.

Mostly we can see the cotton reinforcement  in these rubber belts. While one machine is hulling, another will be extracting oil and a third will be grinding our masala. All these machines have shafts and wheels and they are interconnected through belt.

The advantage is saving a lot of power. The excess power from one machine is transferred to other. When voltage is less we can see grind mill people removing belts.

Hydro projects uses the belts in motor for production of current itself.

2b. Kitchen application

In the kitchen, the wet grinder make use of a belt to transfer the motion from motor to grinder. Very often when the belt become loose the grinder get heated since rotating for much more time.

It is always better to inform the mechanic to come with a belt. He will replace in one minute and solve the problem when dhow is hot on using the grinder. Mixies too use belt to transfer the motion.

Our VCRs employ belt for mechanical movements.

3. Belted area.

The third is a belted encircling area. Here the belting is identified with a colour normally read. Belt need not be there. It can be any strip of material. When work is done on the high way a belt is made with red polythene fibre belt. This give the caution. In factories where complicated works are done, the areas are earmarked with red striped belt. It is dangerous to go further more.

4. Emergency use

A leather belt can be used to blow opponents  in case  of emergency

5. My broken belt

I conclude this posting with remark of my broken belt. My wife used to open the loft covers using my lengthy belt putting through the door handle. In spite of my warning about the cost of belt, the action still continued.
One fine day the belt broke due to pulling with extra strength to open the door. Fortunately it broke in to one lengthier piece and one smaller. The broken belt is now readily available to open the loft cover for my wife though she complain the length is not sufficient to pull the handle!!!.


2)- TOPIC OF THE POST:



Welcome to the Newseum, the world’s 
most interactive museum, where fi ve 
centuries of news history meets 
up-to-the-second technology on America’s 
Main Street. The Newseum’s galleries and theaters 
will immerse you in the world’s greatest news 
stories — the people, the places and the times. 
We hope you enjoy your visit!
By clicking the following Link, you will come across hundreds of newspapers world-wide to read! Just choose the Zone, Country & paper's name in the drop-down menu!



http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/?tfp_chr=I


Other Links-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newseum

http://www.newseum.com/

SLIDE SHOW:






3)- HISTORY OF THE US- CONTNUED

Idaho is the 12th State alphabetically, taken up here!   Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state.
Links are-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho
http://www.50states.com/idaho.htm
http://www.idaho.gov/
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/national/usstatesterritoriesandpossessions/idaho/index.html

State Bird- Mountain Blue Bird!
State Flower- Syringa!
Nick-name- The Gem State!
State Horse- Appaloosa!
Potato is the Main crop, introduced to The US through this State!

:4)- THE US MEDIA ON INDIA:


http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/27/world/asia/27tycoon.html?_r=1&ref=world


5)- OUR MEDIA ON THE US:


http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/11/stories/2011041156071000.htm


6)- BOSTON FIREWORKS:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cSaJDyuQug


7)- World Newspaper Map 
(this is too cool not to try!)


WHOEVER CAME UP WITH THIS IS REALLY GOOD..


Just put your mouse on a city anywhere in the world and the newspaper headlines pop up...
Double click and the page gets larger....you can read the entire paper if you click on the right place. You can spend forever here.

http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/


Also, if you look at the European papers, the far left side of Germany will pop up as The Stars & Stripes (European edition, of course). 
AND, this site changes every day with the publication of new editions of the paper.                        


8)- STRANGE BUT TRUE:

http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/28/stories/2011062850900603.htm


9)- INDIRA BLOG:


Smt Indira of India, residing at The US, contributes a lot about Greenery & Cookery online! Here is a glimpse of her popular Blogs!

Mahanandi

Cooking with Consciousness ~ Indi(r)a’s Recipe and Photo Weblog




http://www.themahanandi.org/
.
http://www.themahanandi.org/2011/03/27/garden-log-march-2011/

10)- ONE QUESTION MANY ANSWERS: 
_____________Question: Why did the chicken 
cross the road? 


KINDERGARTEN TEACHER: To get to the other side. 

PLATO: For the greater good. 
ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross 
roads. 
KARL MARX: It was a historical inevitability. 

TIMOTHY LEARY: Because that's the only trip the 
establishment would let it take. 
SADDAM HUSSEIN: This was an unprovoked act of 
rebellion and we were quite justified in dropping 50 tons of nerve gas on it. 

RONALD REAGAN: I forgot. 
CAPTAIN JAMES T. KIRK: To boldly go where no chicken 
has gone before. 
HIPPOCRATES: Because of an excess of phlegm in its 
pancreas. 
CONSULTING COMPANY: Deregulation of the chicken's side 
of the road was threatening its dominant market position. The chicken was faced 
with significant challenges to create and develop the competencies required for 
the newly competitive market. Our Consulting Company, in a partnering 
relationship with the client, helped the chicken by rethinking its physical 
distribution strategy and implementation processes. Using the Poultry 
Integration Model (PIM), we helped the chicken use its skills, methodologies, 
knowledge, capital and experiences to align the chicken's people, processes and 
technology in support of its overall strategy within a Program Management 
framework. Our Consulting Company convened a diverse cross-spectrum of road 
analysts and best chickens along with our consultants with deep skills in the 
transportation industry to engage in a two-day itinerary of meetings in order to 
leverage their personal knowledge capital, both tacit and explicit, and to 
enable them to synergize with each other in order to achieve the implicit goals 
of delivering and successfully architecting and implementing an enterprise-wide 
value framework across the continuum of poultry cross-median processes. The 
meeting was held in a park-like setting, enabling and creating an impactful 
environment which was strategically based, industry-focused, and built upon a 
consistent, clear, and unified market message and aligned with the chicken's 
mission, vision, and core values. This was conducive towards the creation of a 
total business integration solution. Our Consulting Company helped the chicken 
change to become more successful. 
LOUIS FARRAKHAN: The road, you see, represents the 
black man. The chicken 'crossed' the black man in order to trample him and keep 
him down. 
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: I envision a world where all 
chickens will be free to cross roads without having their motives called into 
question. 
MOSES: And God came down from the Heavens, and He said 
unto the chicken, "Thou shalt cross the road." And the chicken crossed the road, 
and there was much rejoicing. 
FOX MULDER: You saw it cross the road with your own 
eyes. How many more chickens have to cross the road before you believe it? 

RICHARD M. NIXON: The chicken did not cross the road. 
I repeat, the chicken did NOT cross the road. 
MACHIAVELLI: The point is that the chicken crossed the 
road. Who cares why? The end of crossing the road justifies whatever motive 
there was. 
JERRY SEINFELD: Why does anyone cross a road? I mean, 
why doesn't anyone ever think to ask, What the heck was this chicken doing 
walking around all over the place, anyway?" 
FREUD: The fact that you are at all concerned that the 
chicken crossed the road reveals your underlying sexual insecurity. 
BILL GATES: I have just released the new Chicken 
Office 2000, which will not only cross roads, but will lay eggs, file your 
important documents, and balance your checkbook. 
OLIVER STONE: The question is not, "Why did the 
chicken cross the road?" Rather, it is, "Who was crossing the road at the same 
time, whom we overlooked in our haste to observe the chicken crossing?" 

DARWIN: Chickens, over great periods of time, have 
been naturally selected in such a way that they are now genetically disposed to 
cross roads. 
EINSTEIN: Whether the chicken crossed the road or the 
road moved beneath the chicken depends upon your frame of reference. 
BUDDHA: Asking this question denies your own chicken 
nature. 
RALPH WALDO EMERSON: The chicken did not cross the 
road it transcended it.
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Back to you soon with 38th Post,
Krishnan


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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

ANUBHAVAM PUDHUMAI- 36/- US CAPITOL- WASHINGTON DC MONUMENTS/MEMORIALS..


CONTENTS:
1)- Anubhavam Pazhamai
2)- Topic of The Post.
3)- History of The US.
4)- The US Media on India.
5)- The Indian Media on The US.
6)- Strange But True:
7)- Global Adventure:
8)- Eco-friendly Display:
9)- முட்டையில் இருந்து கோழி- 1961
10)- Food For Thought:  


1)- ANUBHAVAM PAZHAMAI:
The Train-
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59019083?access_key=key-oaljfwgcx5o8mj57cus

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59019080?access_key=key-20ahl0gobprq4gtbsaxn


2)- TOPIC OF THE POST:






3)- HISTORY OF THE US- Continued

Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states (August 21, 1959), and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands which is taken up as the 11th State of The US- ofcourse, alphabetically!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii

http://www.gohawaii.com/

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/national/usstatesterritoriesandpossessions/hawaii/index.html

State Bird- Nene.
State Flower- Hibiscus.
Nick-name- The Aloha State.
State Fish- Reef Triggerfish.
Link-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reef_triggerfish


4)- THE US MEDIA ON INDIA:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/world/asia/05india.html?_r=1&ref=india

5)- THE INDIAN MEDIA ON THE US:


http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/18/stories/2011061865782200.htm


http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/23/stories/2011032359090400.htm

6)- STRANGE BUT TRUE:

http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/21/stories/2011062161630400.htm

7)- GLOBAL ADVENTURE:

http://www.hindu.com/yw/2011/02/22/stories/2011022250230300.htm

8)- ECO-FRIENDLY DISPLAY:

http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/12/stories/2010101254640500.htm





9)-முட்டையிலிருந்து கோழி- 1961





10)- FOOD FOR THOUGHT:


For those who are interested, even on academic interest a presentation


 https://picasaweb.google.com/sdfglobal/QuotesFromOurDharma#




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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

ANUBHAVAM PUDHUMAI- 35/- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS- WASHINGTON DC MONUMENTS/MEMORIALS..


Courtesy- All contributions, except mine, are from my friends of Thatha-Patti Group of Yahoo!
Just after a brief spell, back to you all now with 35th Post please!
Contents:
1)- Anubhavam Pazhamai.
2)- Topic of the Post.
3)- History of The US.( Continued )
4)- The US Media on India.
5)- Our Media on The US.
6)- Iron Box.
7)- Anubhavam Inimai.
8)- Sanskrit Learning at The US.
9)- There is hope yet.


1)- ANUBHAVAM PAZHAMAI:
 Cheenachatti

2)- TOPIC OF THE POST:

The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress, de factonational library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and number of books. The head of the Library is the Librarian of Congress, currentlyJames H. Billington.


Here is the Link to follow with Slide show!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress
 




3)- HISTORY OF THE US: CONTINUED


Georgia is the 10th State taken up now alphabetically!


Georgia (Listeni /ˈdʒɔrdʒⁱə/) is a state located in the southeastern United States. Georgia was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. It is named after King George II, of Great Britain. 
Links are-
 http://www.georgia.org/Pages/default.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state)
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/national/usstatesterritoriesandpossessions/georgia/index.html
It is the largest State in South.
State Bird- Brown Thrasher.
State Flower- cherokee Rose.
State Vegetable- Vidalia Onion.

4)- THE US MEDIA ON INDIA:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/us/22infosys.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper

5)- THE INDIAN MEDIA ON THE US:


http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/11/stories/2011041156071000.htm



6)- IRON BOX

http://www.scribd.com/full/51430581?access_key=key-jvaz0544ckqce8nciwa

7)- ANUBHAVAM INIMAI:

It is a real life incident happened few years back when I was on Pilgrimage Tour in & around Kumbakonam for 10 days! While we both, self & wife, accompanied by The Parents of our D'nlaw, Akila at Boston-US, offered our Prayers at Tiruvana


Strange thing happened to me at Thayaar Sannidhi at night where I had misplaced my Cell & detected only at Nathan's home away from it around closing Hrs. of temple.Thanks to synchronising of Akila's call timing with that of mine of detection, it was ringing at the Akilandeswari Sannidhi, in our absence, responded by the staff under whose custody it was since handed over by a well-wisher! We all rushed back to temple & got the phone for which they were delaying the closure.
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8)- SANSKRIT LEARNING AT US:

http://www.scribd.com/full/51457238?access_key=key-bxg3kjrutwy5tt78wc3


9)- THERE IS HOPE YET.

All is not lost!
Here is an Indian even a sceptic like me feels like saluting. is this not what old traditional Indian values are all about? is this not the 'sanskaars' we were supposed to get from our elders? feel good and do good. there is hope yet.Mr Sandeep Bachhe in his auto rickshaw: MH-02-Z-8508.  

Riksha wala Follows what Guru Nanak asked us to DO
People make the difference….
Exact Narration by Suvendu Roy of Titan Industries, who shares his inspirational encounter with a rickshaw driver in Mumbai:

Last Sunday, my wife, kid, and I had to travel to Andheri from Bandra. When I waved at a passing auto rickshaw, little did I expect that this ride would be any different....  

As we set off, my eyes fell on a few magazines(kept in an aircraft style pouch) behind the driver's backrest.

I looked in front and there was a small TV. The driver had put on the Doordarshan channel.



My wife and I looked at each other with disbelief and amusement. Infront of me was a small first-aid box with cotton, dettol and somemedicines.
This was enough for me to realise that I was in a special vehicle.
Then I looked round again, and discovered more - there was a radio, fire extinguisher, wall clock, calendar, and pictures and symbols of all faiths
- from Islam and Christianity to  Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism..
There were also pictures of the heroes of 26/11- Kamte, Salaskar, Karkareand Unnikrishnan.
I realised that not only my vehicle, but also my driver was special.

I started chatting with him and the initial sense of ridicule and disbelief gradually diminished.
I gathered that he had been driving an auto rickshaw for the past 8-9 years; he had lost his job when his employer's plastic company was shut down.
He had two school-going children, and he drove from 8 in the morning till 10 at night.
No break unless he was unwell.  "Sahab, ghar mein baith ke T.V dekh kar kyafaida? Do paisa income karega toh future mein kaam aayega."

We realised that we had come across a man who represents Mumbai –the spirit of work, the spirit of travel and the spirit of excelling in life.
I asked him whether he does anything else as I figured that he did not have too much spare time.
He said that he goes to an old age home for women in Andheri once a week or whenever he has some extra income, where he donates tooth  brushes, toothpastes, soap,  hair oil, and other items of daily use.
He pointed out to a painted message below the meter that read: "25 per cent discount on metered fare for the handicapped.
Free rides for blind passengers up to Rs. 50.




My wife and I were struck with awe. The man was a HERO!
A hero who deserves all our respect!!!
Our journey came to an end;
45 minutes of a lesson in humility, selflessness, and of a hero-worshipping Mumbai, my temporary home.
We disembarked, and all I could do was to pay him a tip that would hardly cover a
free ride for a blind man.

I hope, one day, you too have a chance to meet Mr Sandeep Bachhe in his auto rickshaw: MH-02-Z-8508.
With that hope, let me take leave of you all until our next Meeting with New Post- 36!


KRISHNAN



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