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E D I T O R ’ S N O T E
DEAR MEMBERS,At the very outset, let me thank you for all the emails and personal messages appreciating the work done withour club magazine, GNC Connect. We have strived hard to carry forwardthe good work into this second issueand I hope you find it an interesting read.This issue of GNC Connect is packed with fantastic articles (from our regular contributors and some new) and lots of pictures from the many events that our club hosted over the past two months.
I encourage our members and dependants to be a part of GNC Connect’s future issues by way of articles of interest to our wide segment of members.
You could cover any topic that is dearto you – travel, sport, fashion & lifestyle, poetry, photography, real life event experiences, fiction writing etc..the list is pretty exhaustive. We will carry as many articles as possible in each issue. Do email your articles to [email protected].
Thanks again to my Sub-Committee, all the contributors and Edge Design House for all the hard work that has gone in to this issue.
Best Regards,KP Balakumar – (B103)Committee Member – Magazine, Library, PR and Website
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DESIGNED BYEDGE DESIGN HOUSE
PUBLISHER Ashok Sarangan, Honorary Secretary
Managing EditorKP Balakumar – Committee Member –
Magazine, Library, PR And Website
LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2014-16
SL.NO NAME M.NO PORTFOLIO CON. NOS EMAIL ID
1 MR.B.VENKATESH V101 PRESIDENT 9884019021242337357 [email protected]
2 MR.V.LAKSHMAN L102 VICE PRESIDENT 9884092480 [email protected]
3 MR.R.V.GOPALAN G164 HON.TREASURER 9884239590 [email protected]
4 MR.ASHOK SARRANGAN A129 HON.SECRETARY 9444422444 [email protected]
5 MR.K.P.BALAKUMAR B103 COMMITTEE MEMBER PR, LIBRARYWEBSITE & MAGAZINE 9940025110 [email protected]
6 MR.A.GANESAN G134 COMMITTEE MEMBER SPORTS 9840267405 [email protected]
7 MR.S.MAHESH M151 COMMITTEE MEMBER ENTERTAINMENT 9384824333 subashproperties@gmail. Com
8 MR.K.V.B.PRASAD P127COMMITTEE MEMBER MAINTENANCE, PROJECT, GUEST HOUSE AND BANQUET
9444088158 [email protected]
9 MR.S.SUBRAMANIAN S195 COMMITTEE MEMBER BAR 9840720728 [email protected]
10 MR.P.S.SRINIVAS S243 COMMITTEE MEMBER CATERING 8144415106 [email protected]
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Dear Members,
On behalf of the General CommitteeI take pleasure in wishing all of you and your families a Prosperous & Healthy 2015. From our side,to makeit a year of fun and happiness, we arecontemplating to start a Ladies club, Youth & Children’s club with the helpof active members. While the objective of setting up these, is to get more members and their families to use the club and thereby extract maximum benefit, programs under these activities could be finalised by the constituents.
Our club has the reach to access many institutions across geographical locations in the country and this could be well exploited by members to pursue their ambitions. Given the statureof our institution, it would be possible for us create strategic tie-ups apart from reciprocal arrangements, and that could greatly benefit our members once again. For instance, we would like to look at - trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, wind surfing, book club,cookery & social service as some of the activities that could be organised for our members & their families. I request interested members to come forward with creative ideasand suggestions that could be incorporated in the over all scheme. Please keep a watch for dates of meetings and do come. It is your participation that would make
any attempt by us a success.GNC is surely but steadily moving ahead with a comprehensivedevelopment plan. Weather being very kind, we were able to execute many a jobs that deserved immediate attention. The Lawn has been spruced up & well lit with LED bulbs. Children’s play area has been created in the South West corner of the lawn. Play equipmentwill be installed within the next fortnight. Guesthouse entrance & the driveway on the Northern side of the club adjacent to the Guesthouse have been re-laid. Additional room space for storage has been created next to the entrance of the guesthouse. Leaks have stopped in most of the areas. The northern side of the Kitchen (outside) has been covered to facilitate permanent space for catering services.Few of those tasks planned & could not be completed as scheduled will be pursuedduring this month.
The website of our club is beingtaken up for renovation.The newand dynamic website with a host of interactive functions, will help members view most
information about the club, pay bills, book rooms & conference halls, write suggestions & more. During this month, we propose to take up and complete painting of the club, renovation of conference halls & toilets, refurbishing of kitchen, implementation of automated systems for service, integration of service staff into one unit and set up systems in administration. We are looking at purchase of semi/automatic cleaning equipment that would help reduce manpower costs and be more effective in keeping the premises cleaner. We move into 2015 with a lot of hope to witnessa change from the prevailing recession to one of prosperity and growth.
No amount of thanks would express our gratitude for the overwhelming response in the NYE 2015 celebrations. For those interested in statistics, we had over 600 people (members/dependents/guests) turned out for the event through members, dependents & guests. Around 550 Dinners were served. Sale of spirits crossed Rs.85000/- not includingthe offers extended by sponsors. We salute our members for their tremendous support despite the threat
of bad weatherand the current drive of the Police for driving after consuming spirits. The programs conducted in the Sprawling 32 ft x 24 ft stage and comprising of 16 ft LED display was a treat to watch.The streaming live video display captured the attention of the entire viewing public in the well laid out seating area.
The celebrations startedwith‘Heartfelt Emsemble”,a scintillating Fusion music conducted by Ghatam Karthick and his troupe of 14 co-artists.Followed by soulful singingby Vijay TVfame Madhumita,mimicry by Amuthavanan. The photographs published in the magazine will reveal the spirit and bonhomie on 31/12/2015. Unbounded enthusiasm at the dance floor from the large gathering of children & youth stole the limelight of the evening.
This is not the first instancewhere in our club has turned outin such large numbers. Beginning from Diwali Nite, to Children’s day, Christmas. Movie nights, Tambola and otherevents held during the past three months have witnessed excellent footfall. We request members to come forward with feedback
on the programs to enable us plan better. PONGAL festival is going to be one filled with tradition, colour and gaiety. DO NOT Miss it. We promise more interesting events in the months to come. Please do read the SMS and mailssent with respectto programs. Christmas celebrationstoo had over 75 children participating with full vigour. It was a fantastic exhibition of talent from children of our own members where many of them waited to get on to the stageto sing & dance. On behalf of the Entertainment Committee I request interested members, spouses & children to come forward and register at the club office indicating their talent and interestto participate in club events.
Before concluding I would like to place on record the extraordinary work done by our Admin, Service & Sports Staff, in the conduct of NYE celebrations. They rose to the occasion admirablytand helped us ensure success of the program. We are proud of them.
For benefit of those members who do not frequent the club, extract of some of the importantdecisions taken by the General Committee are being communicated in this issue.
ThanksAshok Sarrangan – Secretary(AI29)
S E C R E TA R Y S P E A K S
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E N C O U N T E R B O O K R E V I E W
In my zeal to explore the intricacies of classicism, I took a bold step by choosing this popular workof Charles Dickens for a book review. But what began out of sheer curiosity, was an eye opener to some phenomenal writing and storytelling which has been cherished by readers of all generations. For those who haven’t read this book earlier, I would gladly make an endeavour to give you a gistof the story, but even that would extend beyond a few pages, and would spoil its beauty. Here are a few reasons why I think it’s special enough for you to take out from your old bookshelf.
Dickens is known for creating a variety of characters having distinct personalities, and bringing them to life with mere words. In ‘David Copperfield’, he doesn’t just giveus a glimpse of his talent, but shines.
This work of fiction, written completely in an autobiographic style, begins with the birth of the protagonist.It’s fascinating how the author is able to recollect his experiences as a child, and justify his innocent thoughts, while also giving his comments on it,in retrospect.
At every stage of the Copperfield’s life, the reader can empathise with his decisions, his responses to various situations and question himself/herself whether he/she would do the same. The author gives us the liberty of judging David from every possible perspective, and still be satisfied with his decision. The key theme of the entire story is relationships. Be it his childhood nurse, Pegotty, and her
family, or his best friend and idol at his first school, Steerforth, his supportive friend Traddles, his great-aunt Betsey Trotwood, Mr Dick, the Micawber family, Mr. Wickifield and his daughter Agnes, or his wife Dora (these are buta few of the many vivid characters),he is loved equally by all, and developsa strong attachment with each of them.
Copperfield meets most of these characters as a child, but his honesty, humility and love leave an indelible impact on them. Such an impact, that when he repeatedly comes across them in his adolescence, and eventually adulthood, they still have the same belief in him as they did before, if not more. He helps each of them with their various difficulties, while simultaneously braving his own. The author does not bring the characters, plots and twists randomly. He shows his genius by carefully balancing the emotional scales throughout the book. There’s light humour, drama, tragedy, and suspense. Remarkably,the personalities of his characters are balanced too.
If he introduces the Murdstones, Copperfield’s step- father and sister, who advocate ‘firmness’, he also shows us how a guardian can selflessly take responsibility of a child’s education and future by bringing in Betsey Trotwood, the great-aunt of the protagonist.
He shows us how it feels to havea loving mother, as well as how a nurse (Pegotty) can show motherly affection.
The charming James Steerforth, a symbol of perfection whom the author befriends and idolises, and the true friend Traddles, who finds happiness in the imperfections.
His first love and “child-wife” Dora whom he loves beyond imagination, but is unable to fulfil the expectations of a housewife, and his best friend Agnes, whom he thinks he can only love as a sister.
Uriah Heep, the antagonist who makes mistakes and takes advantageof his friends, and Mr. Micawberwho is penitent, and leans on his friends for support.
Copperfield experiences a rocky road filled with disappointments, untimely deaths, difficulties and unanswered questions. But he also finds his rayof happiness in exploring new places, meeting new people and infinding love. The very reason, the author writes this autobiographyin retrospect, is that he cherishes the memoriesof both his hardships and happiness.
Looking back on the very first line,I realised that the author is not just being modest. Maybe, he isn’t looking for an answer.
Don’t worry about being the ‘hero’with the happy ending. Just makethe journey with your friends and family. That’s what happiness is all about.
“Like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. And his name is David Copperfield.” ~ Charles Dickens, 1867
FROM THE OLD BOOKSHELFThanvi Srikant (S563)
“Whether I should turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether the station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.”
Page 1 of “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens
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L I T E R A R Y TA L K
A R T & C U LT U R E
The mama, happily slurping the coffee, eating the hot keerai vadai at 4pm in the cool december afternoon discussing the how the Reethigowlai was sung in his times..and how the kids of today are good and all....but it is always aboutthose times and how things were infinitely better...includingthe price of this small tumbler of coffee!
While last time, my article was more on how we appreciate carnatic music, this time have just shard some thoughts on the music season. What is the hoo and the haa about it and why does it happen onlyin these months. By the time you get to read this article however, the music season has gotten over and the tayagaraja aradhanaishave started...now what is that..ask a few!
So the music season is one bigmusical dansical (new word introduced mayhem if i may say so. But a feeling good mayhem By music, it is restricted to 99% carnatic classical variety barring very fewhindusthani / other music.
Of course there is dance also...but in the recent past there seemsto be a separate dance festival happening in Jan and in some ways this is good as those who have an interest only in dance can plan accordingly.
So who sings in the season really?We have singers from very junior level, who have just started out singing concerts to the veterans who have been performing for ages (really.. some are from stone age...!)
The juniors are given a chance mostly in the afternoon. Now when i say juniors, there are some who are given in the afternoon even if they sing exceptionally....well because they did just not do enough PR! Again there are some so called seniors who have been given the slot simply because of their exceptional PR skills
and nothing to do with merit.Seriously some of them....with their PR skills, they could have had Alaskans buying ice in no time!!
So the music season day (Dec 1-31) typically starts from early morning....and for some sabhas I mean like realllly early morning!!! There is one that hasa 5am morning concert in the glow of lamps and no mikes. Just the voice with the accompaniments. So those of you early morning birds should try and go for one of these... am sure it must be an experience...haven’t attended one personally though as it is waaayyy early for me!. (Am sure if i had to sing in this sabha, i would just chooseto not sleep all night!!)
Ok so most sabhas prefer to start at 8am with a lecture demonstration (lec-dem). The sabhas give out their program sheets in advance and as mentioned in last article there is a little book with the compiled list. The lec dems are interesting if you like the subject although some of them are really deep and for the layman may be a little difficult to follow. The ones on dance are easier to follow as it is more visual. After lec dems generally comes a senior concert in a prime 10am time. Then from 12-4 are the junior concerts followed again by seniors from 4-10pm! There are some of those who attend only lec dems and not a single concert! They feel they get the essence in that itself with someone explaining and why attend concerts when they can’t follow what is going on! Fair enough
So lets come to the sabha itself. Three are some 15 known...sort of old and vintage sabhas and about a million new ones... no am just kidding..probably around 80 new ones. So 80 is not a small numberat all. Anyone can start a sabha, need a banner, find a place and you become the secretary. Find a president, and a few people to so you can register it. Once you are secretary of sabha you are KING!!!! Literally, you RULE!
Carnatic music has reached a new level now owing to television and reality competitons, that there are singersin every nook and cranny. And all of them also have certain good level....no one sings really crappy these days. It is like dressing...even the maids these days are neat and take pride in their dressing. much like that...so it very difficultto really know who is singing wellor not until you hear many concerts and figure out what is that extra thing you like about that singer and whether you want to hear them again. Lets put it this way....basically all singers are good. There are some who are little better than good. And there are some who are really good that you want to hear them again and again. Maybe it could be the choice of songs...maybe it is just the positive energyyou got with all the audience cheering next to you....and you want to be one of the crowd who alsoparticipated in all that cheering...much like the football matches these days. You want to be seen at that all important concert. We wouldn’t want people asking... how did you miss it...we saw everyone there except you...etc etc. It is all about the energy of the concert at the end of the day. The concert may be technically nice....but if that energy and involvementis missing from the main artist...then it gets boring... no matter how good that person is dressed, no matter how many people attend the concert, no matter how good the voice / or instrument sounds..that certain energy is important. In this concext would like to mention how energetic the Late. Sri. Mandolin Srinivas concert used to be. It was not justhis instrument that did all the talking...it was his charisma as well.He didn’t look bored on stage nor was he high and mighty. Would smile and connect. Thatis important. And since it was instrumental, laymen would enjoy it without being bogged down by technicalities.
Ok coming back to sabha, only a handful of 4-5 sabhas have their own venue. The rest rent a space and conduct their season. Some of the major sabhas also have a canteen attached that is immensely popular. At one time, during my previous work at alwarpet, during dec 1st week, there was an immense debate between my colleagues to whereto go the next day...between the 2 sabhas on ttk road....i was really taken aback as I thought my office folks didn’t much care about carnatic /dec season and i was as kind of feeling badI had not even bothered to invite them for my concerts. In all this self thought...I heard pudi kuzhakattai... and i realized it was for food!!! The debate lasted and finally it was decided they would go in succession to each sabha for lunch and againin succession to each sabhafor coffee break. That way they would have covered the major ones for lunch and tiffin times for the next 15 days!!! (Thank god the boss was away for Christmas vacation or else he would have seen us swinging from one sabha to another much like how Capt. Vontrapp caught the kids hanging on trees on his return in Sound of Music!!) And of course the rest of the time away from actually eating, the discussion would be which canteen was betterfor adai avialand which prevailedfor the elai sapadu and so on. Well, Dec seemed to be fun month after all even for the non music types!
Then again most of the sabhas are in and around the mylapore / alwarpet area. So those living in Kilpauk areas, ECR / OMR are still distanced from all this action.While some new sabhas have comein velachery, nanganallur, the ones with the good canteens are still here, which is a BIG plus. So during the season, most mamis tend to close down their kitchen...and along with their mamas head out in the morning soon after their customary morning coffee and light bfast armed with their
mufflers/ shawls/ concert schedule handbook / water bottle and some emergency marie biscuits in hand. Once they decide on the list that day...it is sabha hopping ...concert / lunch / concert/ tiffin / concert/ lighter tiffin and back home and maybe curd rice to end the day. Such fun...considering if you are a connoisseur of music and food...nothing like it!!
Well personally do wish there was a music season in summer too. Even a short season albeit. Yes it would be painfully hot....but when has that stopped us from venturing out in Chennai. Well December it was started, in and around Sri Kapaali Temple, with the holy margazhi month when it is supposed to be ‘good’ for doing ‘good’ activities like singing, dancing and listening to ‘good’ sayings. Having said that, it is also the holiday season and convenient for most. The tyagaraja aradhanai probably happening as you read this article, is a ritual that most musicians have done/ like to do at least once. This day is his the saint’s samaadhi day in the holy place of Tiruvayaaru and is quite action packed duringthat week. The good thing is youget to listen to a variety of musiciansin one day. So if you are hereand you want it all, then do head to Tiruvayaaru down south Tamilnadu! Happy listening...
“AAAAAAHAAA! BESH.....ONE MORE PLEASE “.....AND THAT WAS NOT FOR THE CONCERT INSIDE...IT WAS FOR THE HOT FILTER COFFEE IN THE ADJOINING CANTEEN !!!
Mrs. Sowmya Kumar Arjun (A105)
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Children’s Day & Christmas CELEBRATION AT GNC
E V E N T S
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E N C O U N T E RH E A LT H & F I T N E S S E N C O U N T E R
What is Healthy Living?• Living without diseases:• Living up to our optimal capacity both physically and mentally. • Living in a harmonious evironment Living Happy!!! Can we help ourselves do this? Of course yes!! • Prevention • Detection• Early and correct treatment• Approach to ailments
Prevention:• Eat healthy• Eat to correct time • Exercise regularly. It makes you happy!!• Party Wisely• Avoid or tackle worries in its right perspective• Never Never lose your temper• Enjoy Life
Detection: Early detection is 100% problem solved. A basic routine health check after 30yrs is all what is needed to start youoff on the road to good health. One hour once a year is not too much to ask for!! I get funny answers like “Why digup something unnecessary? I’m happy!! How long would this last?? Is’nt it easier to correct your cholesterol with lifestyle modifications than suffer heart attack with clogged arteries??
Early detection of diabetes has started off a lot of my patients on to regular gymming and running. Some are even Marathoners!! Sugar vanished and banished. They are happy!! I am happy!!
Once detected be it Diabetes Hypertension or cancer get a basic knowledge of the disease.
(Do not Google search overly as you would endup at your doctor office a confused individual!! )
Believe in your doctor!! It takes a loadof worries off your shoulder!!
Approach to ailments: •Do not panic•Have a positive approach to your ailments (small or big)•Every disease is treatable now.•Take it one day at a time. It is much easier on you.
I have a patient who worried about his gallstones -not eating out for 13years but was out of the hospital in less than 24hours after Lap Cholecystectomy and enjoying life now!!
Life is beautiful!!Live it to the fullest!!
HEALTHYLiving- Butter 55g, Egg 1, Powdered Sugar 100g
- Grated rind of 1 large orange- Freshly squeezed orange juice 125ml
- Whole wheat flour 70g, Plain flour 70g
- Baking powder 1 heaped tsp
- Bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp
- Ground cinnamon 1tsp,
- Nutmeg powder 1/2tsp
- Ground ginger ¼ tsp, Salt 1/4tsp
- Apples 2, Cranberries 170g
- Chopped walnuts 55g, cing sugar (for dusting)
- Preheat oven to 180
- Melt butter and set aside to cool
- Whisk the egg and butter lightly till combined
- Add sugar , orange rind and juice .Whisk to blend and set aside
- In a large bowl sift together the flours, baking powder, soda bicarbonate, cinnamon, nutmeg ginger and salt. Set aside
- Core, peel and chop apples.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. Stir till blended. Add apples, walnuts and cranberries and stir to blend
- Line 12 muffin cups and fill till 3 quarters full. Bake till tops spring back when lightly touched, about 25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack,cool and dust with icing sugar.
INGREDIENTS METHOD
C H E F ’ S C O R N E R
APPLE AND CRANBERRY MUFFINSRashmee Gopalan (R296)
Dr. Raji Venkatesh (V101)
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New Year‘s Eve at GNC
D I S C O V E R E V E N T S
HERITAGE WALK AT THE MADRAS HIGH COURT
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E N C O U N T E RY O U N G A C H I E V E R
INTERVIEW WITH SAKETH REDDY
YOUNG ACHIEVER
Thanvi Srikant (S563)
“Rowing, like success, is a journey, not a destination” For Saketh Reddy, rowing is not just a hobby. It’s something that he findsa lot of fun and has been a major learning experience. Earlier this year, he bagged the Gold in the men’scategory of the Millenium trophy regatta held in Calcutta, as well as a silver in the U-15 sub junior nationals. But these are just a few of his long listof achievements in both single scull, as well as team events over the past two years. It is 6 45 pm on a Friday evening. Within just a few minutes of wrapping up his daily training sessions ,this talented 13 year old, filled with confidence tells CC how hard work, determination and following your passion, can make you a champ.
CC: When did you first hear your true calling for rowing?
SR: It was during my holidays in 2011, when I signed up for the summer camp at Boat Club. What beganout of curiosity turned out to be loads of fun, and I continued rowingat the club for 2 months post the camp.Just as I began showing an aptitude.for competitive rowing, I fractured my leg, which left me unable to row for the next 6 months. When I got back from my injury break, I began training seriously for the sub junior nationals, and came fourth. In July 2013, I won two Silver medals in the Maiden Regatta and eventually two Goldsin the Cold Weather Regatta in December. Since then, I’ve been participating in several regattas.
CC: How strenuous is your everyday practice routine?SR: My morning sessions commence at 5:30, until 8 am. I resume training after school in the evenings, between 4:30 and 6:30.For anyprofessional rower, physical fitness is very important, and we also cover fitness exercises during these sessions.
CC: Earlier this year, you represented your school at Dubai for the Asian School Rowing Championship. How was the experience? SR: Rowing in international waters is not an easy task. The temperature, wind speed and water conditionsare drastically different, and learning to adapt to a new environment is definitely challenging. Nevertheless,I was thrilled when I was awarded the Silver in the single scull event, and the Gold in the quadruple scull event. Winning medals representing my school, Bala Vidya Mandir, was a special feeling, because they have always supported me.
CC: You have participated in sculling as well as sweep rowing events.How different is it to work as a team as compared to individualparticipation?SR: In a team event, the pressure is less, and as long as you are perfectly in sync with your team members, there’s nothing that can stop you from winning. Unfortunately, there’s always
a feeling that someone might let you down, or if I might let the team down. On the other hand, I face a lot more pressure in a single scull event, as the result is solely dependent on my performance alone. Yet, I find both categories equally enjoyable.
CC: Your recent victories at Colombo and Kolkata saw you participating in the Men’s category. The competition you faced must have been very intimidating. How did you manage to boost your confidence?SR: In the Men’s category, I was competing against 20-25 year olds who were much stronger and experienced than I was. I must agree that it was intimidating, but I brushed the feeling aside and decided to put in all my effort, irrespective of the competition. I have also been fortunate to have had a great team in all the regattas I have taken part in so far.
CC: It’s remarkable to hear that from someone your age. With so many achievements up your sleeve, who would you dedicate all of them to? SR: Without a doubt, it’s to my parents. After the long break I took due to
my leg injury, it was my mother who insisted on me getting back to rowing. I was initially hesitant, but gradually my interest in the sport increased, and I became more dedicated to practice. Even today, it’s my dad who drops me for my early morning sessions at 5: 30 am.They get equalcredit, if not more, for my achievements till date.I am grateful for their support every single day.
CC: What is the one significant memory during a regatta, which will remain with you forever?SR: That would be my first Nationalsin June, 2013. As I was not experienced enough, and had just come back to the competitive world after my long break,I was tense and missed the bronze with just a 0.5 second difference. That was when I decidedto work harder and perform better and eventually emerged successful in the following regattas.
CC: What would you like to say to our young readers with big dreams?SR: Age is no barrier, as long as you believe in what you do.
Hobbies: “I enjoy sketching, painting and photography. Having attended a few classes when I was younger, I still pursue them, when I’m free.”
Why he thinks sports are important: To keep the mind and body fit,every student needs a good dose of both studies as well as physical activities.
What rowing has taught him:To adapt to different situations and to get along with peopleof all ages, from around the country.
His inspiration: “I have been fortunate to have had coaches from TARA training me for the National Championships & the Coaches at Madras Boat Club, for the club events. Their faith in me inspires me to push my boundaries and aim higher.”
What he likes most about GNC:Swimming pool, (Special Mention to Manohar Sir who coached him), Saturday night movies, and eating the delicious food at our restaurant.
MORE ABOUT SAKETH
Saketh is currently training for the ARAE which is to be held in December 2014 and hopes to winthe prestigious Wellington Trophy and the under 14 single scull event. On behalf of the CC team,
we wish him a successful rowing career in the coming years!
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THE FOODIE DIARIES
WHAT’S NEW, NOT-SO-NEW AND COMING SOON!
MUDALIARS ARCOT KITCHEN:
I came across this amazing little restaurant on recommendationby a fellow member of GNC, avid foodie and ace tennis player, Shivakumar Vishwanathan. More ‘Mess’ than restaurant, this place is a non-vegetarian’s delight (though it says Veg and Non Veg, the Vegetarian options are standard fare, certainly not ‘Arcot’ -Gobi Manchurian, Paneer Butter Masala et al). If you’re paying a visit, must tries are: Pichi Potta Kozhi, Mutton Chukka, Fish Fry (Vanjaram or small fish, whatever is available on the day) and of all things, Ghee Roast Dosa (most unlikely place to find one so awesome!). Average Meal for Two: Rs 600
Rating: 8/10
Address: 73/40, Santhome High Road, Chennai – 600004. Ph. Number: 98402 72304
Finding MAK can be a little tricky. Come down Santhome High Road (towards the beach) and once you pass Coffee Day, look for Meenakshi Bhavan on your left. MAK is diagonally opposite Meenakshi Bhavan in a little lane, upstairs of a house.
KOZHI IDLI:
My go-to place for a quick meal that’s some serious value for money. As the name suggests, the menu revolves around all things Chicken, with fluffy Idlis accompanying it. The standard order lets you choose from either a pepper based or red chilly based chicken curry along with three idlis. One can then choose from quite a variety of chicken based accompaniments – kozhi ghee roast, kozhi thokku or even a kozhi paniyaram (!!). While not every item on the menu is worth a try (kozhi cheese ball can be safely avoided), most dishes are very tastyand well made. To round of themeal there’s some kulfi (and no, this isn’t kozhi kulfi) and the latest addition,caramel custard.Average Meal for Two: Rs 300
Rating: 7/10
Prices are very, very reasonable. The 3 idlis with kozhi curry will only set you back by Rs 75. You can askfor extra idlis at Rs 10 a piece and extra gravy for Rs 20.
Address: 6/8, Crescent Avenue Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai – 20. (Opp. Gandhi Nagar Ladies Club).
OLD MADRAS BAKING COMPANY:
From the food entrepreneur behind Sandy’s, Go Go Ramen and Social, Old Madras Baking Company is about all things bread and then some. Situated in the food destination in Chennai, TTK Road, if you’re on the look out for some wholesome fresh bread that’s baked right infront of you, you know where to go. Focaccia, Croissants, Whole-wheat bread, Sweet Bread, Bagels, the list goes on. You can also make your own sandwich with choice of cheese and filling. For the sweet tooth, mini loaves of carrot cake, banana bread, almond croissantsand more. There’s also some gourmet jams/preserves and pickles available at the store. Definitely worth a visit.
Address: 279, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai. Ph. Number: 044 4208 4422
Rating: 7/10
TOVO INFUSIONS:
A very pleasing restaurant that’s bringing a new concept to the City (and after Kozhi Idli, another place that’s dedicated to all things chicken,of course, a lot more up market).You choose how you’d like your chicken ‘infused’ – original buttery,chilly peppery or tangy cheese & herbs, choose your topping – chettinad zest, kashmiri zings, mogul laces or hyderabad spice, and finally choose your spice level – ranging from low to top notch, and voila, you’re on your way. The menu also has wraps, burgers, starters, desserts and drinks options. Interiors are very well done and welcoming. Though it seems like it’s inspired by Nando’s, Tovo Infusions definitely holds its own. Worth a visit.Average Meal for Two: Rs 900
Address: 113, RK Salai, Mylapore, Chennai. Ph. Number: 81441 14466
Rating: 7/10
HOLA: (COMING SOON)
On the way to Besant Nagar beach, you’re most likely to have noticeda very stylish store called Maal Gaadi. On the roof top of the same building that houses Maal Gaadi comes Hola, which from the looks of it is certainto be a welcome addition to us south Chennai-ites quest for fine dining options. It will serve a mix of Mexican, Spanish, Italian and Continental cuisine. Roof top dining with the greenery of Besant Nagar around you and a beautiful viewto the sea, can’t get much better than this. Opening very soon (probably open by the time you read this piece in GNC Connect), keep those eyes open (and tummies ready!)
Address: 6/1, Block M, 4th Main Road, Besant Nagar.
HOME BAKERS GUILD – GRAND ANNUAL BAKE SALE:
It’s January and you’ve made all those resolutions as you brought in the New Year. Well, time to discard every one of them, especially if you’ve decided to lose weight. The Home Bakers Guild (https://www.facebook.com/groups/homebakersguild/) will present their Annual Bake Sale that brings together some of Chennai’s top home bakers for a bake sale like none other. Expect to see an incredible variety of desserts & savouries on offer, that are sure to make you go very weak in the knees (and cause your weighingscale to throw up faulty results ;) ).
Venue: Spaces, right by the Besant Nagar beach (Opposite Subway & Dindigul Thalappakatti restaurant)Date: Saturday, the 24th of January Time: From 4 pm to 7 pm. (Be warned, the early bird gets the...cake)
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P E T C O R N E R
It was a typical Chennai Monsoon evening, with pouring rains, and of course water filled streets.As I was driving back home from work, I turned into 3rd Main Road, and noticed a dog barking at a man, who was standing under an umbrella, completely drenched. Typically every street has mongrels, but it was very unusual for them to bark, especially on a rainy evening. They usually find their own shelter and mind their own, unless of course, people deliberately irritate them (a topic for later!).
I immediately noticed that the female mongrel was nursing newborn puppies.
Curious to find out the reason for the drama, I parked the car and walked towards the dog. As I went closer I could hear squawking sounds from inside the drain. The man immediately pulled out one puppy from the open drain underthe pavement. As he walked to the nearby apartment parking lot to leave the rescued puppy, he mentioned that there were more stuck insidethe drain, and were being pushed inside with the strong current of water gushing into the drain. I immediately called out to the puppy and pulled him out. Then there was another one. After checking that there were
no more puppies, I walked into the gate. There was a girl who immediately brought a packet of milk, and fed it to the puppies.
Unfortunately, they didn’t let the mother come into the gates of the apartment because she was barking in frenzy. The mother wasbarking because she was worried aboutthe puppies and the lady probably thought that the mother was aggressive.I insisted that they let the mother stay in the parking lot with the puppiesas mothers warmth and love was essential for the puppies. The mother eventually teaches puppies
the tricks of living on the street, hunting for food and also orientsthem with the other dogs. As long as the puppy is feeding on the mother, they are healthy. Being with the puppies would also calm the mother down.The lady was nice enough to bring an old blanket & a box so thatthe puppies could spend the night in a safe place. The next morning, the puppies were back on the road, playing and doing their own thing.
I was in shock & was depressed about the condition of the doggies on the street, especially one that’s just given birth. The mother’s frantic bark, which was just to save her puppies, may have been misconstrued as her being violent.How many people can identify if a doggy has recently given birth?
How many people have seen hungry puppies on the road?How many people have seen dogsthat are hurt on the road?
I think all of us have encountered such situations before. I probably am more sensitized about animals as I live in a house with 4 dogs.If the man or I were ignorant, the poor puppies could have been stuck in the drain & eventually drowned.
Puppies do not survive on busy roads. They encounter other dogs, the general street dirt, and succumb to ticks, and other diseases. Or, they are almost often run over by speeding cars. So, help out & save a life!
YOU CAN HELP:
• If you see an old dog, give them some water, rice or bread. If you have the means, give them dog food.
• When the puppy is less than 2 months old, they are just likebabies - they eat & sleep all through out. They can be given a cup of milk every 4-5 hours, with a few slices of bread/biscuits soaked in. Weaning or Puppy food can also be given
• Place a bowl with water outside your house for birds & animals. Monitor and request family members/staff to refilled the bowl when empty
• Pay the local Vet to responsibly sterilize them
• Donate to a local pet shelter
• Volunteer at a pet shelter. Encourage your children to volunteer during their vacation
• Offer to take care of your friend’s pets when they go out of town
As you can see, it is not a 2-minute operation – it involves love, care, time & patience. This, for me is an unforgettable experience. I saved a life & gained so much from that act of love. I urge you help outin every way you can.
It’s a tough life on the street for many of the dogs. As well as state-sponsored extermination campaigns in many cities, there is also widespread abuse of strays by members of the public, substandard sterilization procedures and the risk of being captured for dog meat or succumbing to hunger and disease.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
If you would like to adopt a pet, or you are fostering a one that’s looking for a home, please contact 91 8939311148
or [email protected]. Also, like them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChennaiAdoptionDrive) to be informed about the next Adoption drive.
We found Zoey (picture) near Adyar Cancer Institute. We fostered Zoey and helped her fully recover from a Skin Infection (Mange), caused because she was on the street and didn’t have access to adequate nutrition. She is now 6-months old, has a shiney black coat, and is very friendly & playful. She’s looking for a lovingfamily to adopt her. Please call +91.99625.04155 if you would like to take her home
An important note: The street dogs and cats are tough! In many neighborhoods, the local residents, iron wala’s, domestic help, vegetable shop owners, street food stall operators and others take care of the animals by feeding & taking care of their medical needs. Jennifer-Jacob Murali who runs Chennai Adoption Drive adds, “Not all puppies on the road are looking to be picked up or in need of help. If people are looking after dogs in their area (feeding them), then it’s their responsibility to have them annually vaccinated & sterilized as well.”
Picture Courtesy:Tailshots, Eshita, Prasanna.
What should I doif I see a puppy?The first 5 minutes - observation:- See how the puppy walks, its skin- Look around to see if the mother is in the vicinity- Look for any siblings around- Check if the puppy is walking to an open drain or a stagnant car, as the rest of the family may be thereAfter the initial “observation time”- Pick up the puppy- Take it home and give it a bath- Take him to the VetAt the Vet - Initial examination - De-worming syrup- Vaccination based on ageFoster or Adopt- You can either Adopt the puppy or Foster the puppy until they get a home Share (can include FB, Twitter, Blog logos here)Share pictures and the story on Social - Media to broadcast the celebration which will in-turn encourage family and friendsto adopt or help in any way they can
PET RESCUE& ADOPTION
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T R AV E L
Anand Radhakrishnan (A 284)
When one thinks about Rajasthan, what’s the immediate picture that comes to mind? Rolling deserts, the scorching sun, a parched land, arid weather, tiger reserves, palaces, havelis, camels and hospitable people. Sure, Rajasthan is all this and more. If you have a liking for some history then the state has enough and moreto offer: expansive fortresses marked by the indomitable bravery of Rajputs against marauding invaders and their heroic battles. Well, it was timeto check some of this out in person, when I had a chance recently to drive down from Delhi to Jaipur, Ajmer and Pushkar in what was intended to be an official trip.
The industrialisation of RajasthanFirst surprise! That the state is not just about tourists. Rajasthan begins just
on the outskirts of Delhi, and that also explains the dust bowl that Gurgaon is. But, more importantly, as we drive down from Delhi,we see that the highway to Jaipur has sparked a lot of industry. Our first stop was after Bhiwadi, at an industrial town called Tapukara. This place is just 56 kms from Gurgaon and, in fact, many people commute from Gurgaon to Tapukara daily on work. We visited the Honda car plant in this town and were impressed by the layout of the plant, the ancillary units and the cleanliness of the shopfloors. We also saw the Just-in-Time inventory management that the Japanese are famousfor and witnessed a Honda City car being assembled. Seeing the car emerge fully at the end of the assembly line is quite magical, a coming to life moment!In and around the town we saw other manufacturing plants located
as well; a host of ancillary units, a Hero Motors two-wheeler plant,few Korean manufacturing units. And, not just industry, the small town also boasted of two Japanese and one Korean restaurant to cater to the expat population! Nearer to Jaipur, we stoppedby at Mahindra World City(yes, one that is similar to the one near Chennai but much bigger). Mahindra City is very close to Jaipur (20-odd kms) and the large 3,000 acre campus is rapidly getting filled up with many top drawer companies.The day we visited, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, was inaugurating a JCB manufacturing unit inside the city. The city also has a host of other companies, including BPOs of many MNCS. We spotted many young people working in those offices which points
to the fact that white collar jobs are being created beyond just the metros.The Government of Rajasthan has an industrial development department called RICO (similar to TIDCO in TN) which, though late to start, is taking a lot of initiatives to catch upwith other more industrialised states like Maharashtra, Gujarat and TN. Its pitch to companies typically involve availability of land, electricity (Rajasthan is surplus on power, at least on paper), an educated work force (the state churns out the most number of CAs!), access to three big ports (JNPT, Mundra and Pipavav) and tax breaks. Some of the licenses/clearances have moved online,showcasing the state’s transparent approach to industrialisation and job creation. Ajmer DargahRajasthan is a fantastic tourist destination and one can’t do justice to it in one trip. Be it historic cities like Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpuror desert safaris from Jaisalmeror a hilly resort palace like Neemranaor tiger reserves like Ranthamboreand Sariska, it is a vast state(largest Indian state in area)with multiple vistas. Only one-thirdof the state is covered by the desert
and the remaining two-thirdshas reasonable geological diversityto offer to tourists.The place we happened to visit was Ajmer and Pushkar, two nearby towns with two different offerings. Ajmer (Ajayameru in Sanskrit) is surrounded by the Aravalli mountains and has a rich history of being ruled bythe Chauhans and later by Mohammed Ghori, though it continued to be ruledby Hindu kings. In the second battleof Panipat, Akbar captured the city and in the 1700s it went to the Marathas before coming under British rule. That’s one volatile history, indeed.
The main attraction is the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisthi, a famous saint from the Sufism branch of Islam. Born in western Afghanistan,
Moinuddin Chisti was supposedto have achieved Enlightenment upon eating a piece of bread from another saint, Ibrahim Qunduzi. He travelled extensively before reaching Ajmerand established the Chisti order. Akbarnama records the pilgrimageof Akbar to Ajmer. The key underpinnings of his teachings are renunciation of the material world, self-discipline and prayer.
PushkarAt about 14 kms from Ajmer, and considered as one of the oldest and sacred towns in India, its famous for a few attractions: A Brahma temple and Pushkar lake,
and of course, the famous camel fair. Jagatpita Brahma Temple is one the few temples that exist for the God of Creation and is built of marble stones. While the temple may lack the grandeur of some of the South Indian temples, it offers a sacred worship place to the devout Hindus. The temple itself is located nearthe Pushkar lake, which was supposedto have been created from the tear drops of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Shiva cried inconsolably when his consort Sati killed herself in a fire. The other version relates to Brahma’s yagna, when lotus petals fell on earth and one of them created Pushkar. Whatever be the legend, the lake has beenin existencefor many centuries and is considered as one of the five
sacred lakes of India, the other being Manasarovar, Bindu Sarovar,Narayan Sarovar and Pampa Sarovar.
There are many such interesting places to see in Rajasthan. The ideal timeto visit would be post monsoons and just after winter.I haven’t had enough of Rajasthan and I plan to go again soon with my family to experiencethe chilly winter and see more places,especially the historic forts and also explore the Pink City of Jaipur.
(The writer is Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. The views expressed in this article are personal)
EXPLORING MAGICAL
RAJASTHAN
FROM PALACES AND FORTS TO TIGER RESERVES AND HISTORIC PLACES OF WORSHIP, THE DESERT STATE HAS
A LOT TO OFFER FOR A WANDERING TOURIST
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We are extremely happy to inform that Gandhinagar Club has performed creditably by winning medals in the Tamil Nadu State – Forth Masters Championship 2014 held at SDAT Aquatic Complex, Velachery on 26th and 27th October 2014
MEMBERACHIEVEMENTS
The winners are:
Mrs. Soumini Srinivas ( M. no. S246) , and Mrs. Varalakshmi Rajah (M No.V117 ), from GNC, participated in the Tamilnadu State Ranking Ladies Billiards and Snooker Tournaments of 2014-15,held at TNBSA, in October.
Totally 10 ladies played in the Tournament, including 2 Junior Girls.Soumini Srinivascame Runner-up( Second Rank) in Snooker. In Billiards, Soumini Srinivas got 3rd Ranking,and Varalakshmi Rajah, first time participant, won the first round Match and got 8th Rank.
Soumini Srinivas will be representing Tamilnadu, at the National Ladies Billiards & Snooker Tournament 2015, to be held in Kolkatta, in January 2015.
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100 Meters Free Style Gold MedalMr.Manohar – Swimming Coach
100 Meters Breast Stroke Gold MedalMr.Manohar –Swimming Coach
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Mr.Sundarakrishnan S729Dr.Suresh Kumar S487Mr.Ravi Mr.Manohar
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