Find the Analogy
A) 7.3 : Valhalla :: 9.0 : ??
Shrike. Analogy here is Valhalla is the name of Red Hat Linux 7.3 and Shrike is the name of Red Hat Linux 9.0
B) Barathiraja : Karuthamma :: Actress Srividhya (Apoorva Ragangal heroin) : ??
M L VasanthaKumari. Mother son/daughter relation
C) Popeye : ? :: Donald duck : Diasy Duck
Olive oyl. Diasy Duck is considered as female counterpart of Donald Duck. Olive Oyl is the female counterpart of Popeye.
Celebrity sharing same birthday
A) M Karunanidhi and who?
Illayaraja
B) A R Rehman and who?
Kapil Dev
C) Ganguly and who?
Jothi Basu
D) Kamal and who?
Sir C V Raman
3) Tropicana the 100% fruit juice is a subsidiary of which company?
Pepsi Cola
4) What does the term 'Little Boy and Fat Man' means?
Bombs dropped at Hiroshima and Nagasaki
5) Which is the oldest college, which then become an university, in India?
Roorkee
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Cricket and Mannerisms
Who are they???
1) When a Nelson appears in the scores board, he does his odd habit of balancing on one foot. Who is he?
David Shepherd
2 ) When ever he comes out to play or when ever he reaches a personal landmark (like 50 or 100), he will look at the sun.(He himself told in an interview that he is thanking Sun God for that good performance) . Who is he?
Kris Srikanth
3 ) He is an umpire. He places the 2 bails, one on the leg stump and another on off stump whenever there is a break (like Lunch break or Tea break) Who is he?
A V Jayaprakash. (He was umpiring when Anil Kumble picked all ten wickets in an innings of a test match against Pakistan in Ferozeshah Kotla, Delhi)
4 ) All Aussie team, starting from 19th century, in the first hour of a test match, will do something in common.They consider that as a prestigious one. What is that?
For the first one hour all Aussie players have to wear Baggy Green cap, if they are fielding
5 ) Red handkerchief is related with two person. Who are they ?
Steve Waugh and Mohinder Amarnath
6 ) Whenever the cricket match ends in their favor, they will burn all the paper and produce flame. Who are they?
Eden Garden crowd
7 ) Lara and Bradman shares a same mannerism. What is that?
Whenever they complete a century, they will go for a new guard just to remind themselves that they should have the same level of concentration when they were in zero and not to be complacent and should aim for big score. They showed that in their performance. Sir Donald Bradman -- 12 Double centuries and 2 Triple centuries. Lara -- 7 Double centuries, 1 Triple century and 1 quadruple century.
8 ) When ever he plays cricket, whether it is a practice session or a real match, he will wear his left pad first and then the right pad. Who is he?
Sachin Tendulkar
9 ) He is considered as the most superstitious player in the world. Some of them are,
* All toilet seats in the dressing room had to be down when he went out to bat.
* He also keeps his shoes together, and ensures a peculiar neatness all around him to the point where cricket bats have been known to be taped to ceilings.
* After re-packing his bag on countless occasions and making sure the room was spotless, he proceeded to get in and out of bed 3 times before he was happy to turn the lights out.
Who is he?
Neil McKenzie
10) Before the start of every match, he will sit on the pitch and do some meditation so as to get the feel of that pitch. Who is he?
Mat Hayden
1) When a Nelson appears in the scores board, he does his odd habit of balancing on one foot. Who is he?
David Shepherd
2 ) When ever he comes out to play or when ever he reaches a personal landmark (like 50 or 100), he will look at the sun.(He himself told in an interview that he is thanking Sun God for that good performance) . Who is he?
Kris Srikanth
3 ) He is an umpire. He places the 2 bails, one on the leg stump and another on off stump whenever there is a break (like Lunch break or Tea break) Who is he?
A V Jayaprakash. (He was umpiring when Anil Kumble picked all ten wickets in an innings of a test match against Pakistan in Ferozeshah Kotla, Delhi)
4 ) All Aussie team, starting from 19th century, in the first hour of a test match, will do something in common.They consider that as a prestigious one. What is that?
For the first one hour all Aussie players have to wear Baggy Green cap, if they are fielding
5 ) Red handkerchief is related with two person. Who are they ?
Steve Waugh and Mohinder Amarnath
6 ) Whenever the cricket match ends in their favor, they will burn all the paper and produce flame. Who are they?
Eden Garden crowd
7 ) Lara and Bradman shares a same mannerism. What is that?
Whenever they complete a century, they will go for a new guard just to remind themselves that they should have the same level of concentration when they were in zero and not to be complacent and should aim for big score. They showed that in their performance. Sir Donald Bradman -- 12 Double centuries and 2 Triple centuries. Lara -- 7 Double centuries, 1 Triple century and 1 quadruple century.
8 ) When ever he plays cricket, whether it is a practice session or a real match, he will wear his left pad first and then the right pad. Who is he?
Sachin Tendulkar
9 ) He is considered as the most superstitious player in the world. Some of them are,
* All toilet seats in the dressing room had to be down when he went out to bat.
* He also keeps his shoes together, and ensures a peculiar neatness all around him to the point where cricket bats have been known to be taped to ceilings.
* After re-packing his bag on countless occasions and making sure the room was spotless, he proceeded to get in and out of bed 3 times before he was happy to turn the lights out.
Who is he?
Neil McKenzie
10) Before the start of every match, he will sit on the pitch and do some meditation so as to get the feel of that pitch. Who is he?
Mat Hayden
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Rocker is back
It has been nearly a year without 'Isai Puyal' A R Rahman's album in Tamil. His last album is 'New' with S J Suriya, who is going through a crisis now after he had an unwanted row (in fact a scuffle with a lady officer) with the Censor board, and who can forget the Mother song in that album by Unni Krishnan. The same duo has returned with a - what to say - 'a sure hit' album. This album is full of different but peppy tunes and innovative sound arrangements which are created in 'Shafee Studio 5' - Rahman's new studio. This real trend setter has given 6 songs in this album and the most striking aspect of this album is the splendid orchestration with great sound effect.
1. Anbe Aaruyire - A R Rahman
I am not going to review this song as I am sure that this song is going to be the anthem for all youngsters for the next 6-12 months. Good work by the veteran lyricist Vaali. After listening to the lyric one feels that whether it has been written for the hero in this movie or for ARR as some of the rumormonger are saying that he is going to settle in London. A different kind of pun indeed. A pukka song for any good car stereo. Just enjoy this song while driving in ECR road.
2. Mayilirage - Naresh Iyer & Madhushree
This is a melody sung by the debutant Naresh Iyer and Sujatha Trevedi aka Madhushree. Naresh Iyer, picked by Rahman in a music contest where he finished runner up, has done a decent job. He belongs to 'Unni Krishnan-Harish Raghavendra' variety. Good tune with some fresh orchestration. Only minus point in this song is the pronunciation of Madhushree. Overall a beautiful melody. It would have become better with Chitra's or Sujatha's voice.
3. Varugiraai - Hariharan & Chitra
This is a song with some exotic composition. A different kind of pathos which can be realized only through lyrics and from female voice. Hariharan did a good complementary job to Chitra who is magnificent. Another important thing is the lyric of Vaali which conveys a good meaning. Very well written by the 'Flexible' lyricist. It will take some time for the music lovers to enjoy this song but this song will be remembered for long time.
4. Thigu Thigu - Sadhana Sargam & Blazee
Next two songs are typically of SJ Suriya's taste. Here you can see how flexible Vaali is. Last song has some amazing meaning while this one is little bit bawdy. We have to wait and see whether this song escapes from the scissors of censor board. A fare job from Sadhana and a crispy touch from blazze add beauty to this song. A mellifluous number with a different start that too the first 45 sec sounds as though we are hearing this in an old radio set with lot of disturbance.
5. Thazhuviudhu - SPB & Shreya Goshal
Unusual start to this song. We will start to wonder how SPB is able to churn out this kind of number with ease even after so many year. He is one of the best tenor in Indian Music history for sure. In my opinion Shreya Goshal, a find of Ismail Durbar, is the best North Indian to pronounce Tamil. She did a wonderful job mainly in the beginning of the song which is nothing short of tongue twister. Merging of SPB's voice with Shreya's voice at the end of the first interlude shows the skill of ARR. Listen this song in a good stereo system.
6. Maramkothiye - Shankar Mahadevan & Vasundra Das & Blazee & Shalini
This is a fast peppy number aimed at teenagers and Vasundra Das, as usual, does a neat job. Blazee has written and sung the rap portion in this song. An excellent techno number with some mischievous lyrics.
Overall Rahman, returning from hibernation, is back with a bang. A feast for your car stereo mainly that 'Thazhuviudu' song. A real variety after listening to the classy '1857 the Rising'. A good commercial album with some innovative orchestrations and modern sounds. Surely you won't be disappointed. Best among the latest audio releases (as far as I know).
Final Say : Master of modern melody is back. You can feel it from the first listen itself. It is better for the pretenders to make way for the Asian Mozart.
Time to listen : When going for a long drive in a car equipped with good stereo.
PS: Originally posted in my company's intranet blog.
1. Anbe Aaruyire - A R Rahman
I am not going to review this song as I am sure that this song is going to be the anthem for all youngsters for the next 6-12 months. Good work by the veteran lyricist Vaali. After listening to the lyric one feels that whether it has been written for the hero in this movie or for ARR as some of the rumormonger are saying that he is going to settle in London. A different kind of pun indeed. A pukka song for any good car stereo. Just enjoy this song while driving in ECR road.
2. Mayilirage - Naresh Iyer & Madhushree
This is a melody sung by the debutant Naresh Iyer and Sujatha Trevedi aka Madhushree. Naresh Iyer, picked by Rahman in a music contest where he finished runner up, has done a decent job. He belongs to 'Unni Krishnan-Harish Raghavendra' variety. Good tune with some fresh orchestration. Only minus point in this song is the pronunciation of Madhushree. Overall a beautiful melody. It would have become better with Chitra's or Sujatha's voice.
3. Varugiraai - Hariharan & Chitra
This is a song with some exotic composition. A different kind of pathos which can be realized only through lyrics and from female voice. Hariharan did a good complementary job to Chitra who is magnificent. Another important thing is the lyric of Vaali which conveys a good meaning. Very well written by the 'Flexible' lyricist. It will take some time for the music lovers to enjoy this song but this song will be remembered for long time.
4. Thigu Thigu - Sadhana Sargam & Blazee
Next two songs are typically of SJ Suriya's taste. Here you can see how flexible Vaali is. Last song has some amazing meaning while this one is little bit bawdy. We have to wait and see whether this song escapes from the scissors of censor board. A fare job from Sadhana and a crispy touch from blazze add beauty to this song. A mellifluous number with a different start that too the first 45 sec sounds as though we are hearing this in an old radio set with lot of disturbance.
5. Thazhuviudhu - SPB & Shreya Goshal
Unusual start to this song. We will start to wonder how SPB is able to churn out this kind of number with ease even after so many year. He is one of the best tenor in Indian Music history for sure. In my opinion Shreya Goshal, a find of Ismail Durbar, is the best North Indian to pronounce Tamil. She did a wonderful job mainly in the beginning of the song which is nothing short of tongue twister. Merging of SPB's voice with Shreya's voice at the end of the first interlude shows the skill of ARR. Listen this song in a good stereo system.
6. Maramkothiye - Shankar Mahadevan & Vasundra Das & Blazee & Shalini
This is a fast peppy number aimed at teenagers and Vasundra Das, as usual, does a neat job. Blazee has written and sung the rap portion in this song. An excellent techno number with some mischievous lyrics.
Overall Rahman, returning from hibernation, is back with a bang. A feast for your car stereo mainly that 'Thazhuviudu' song. A real variety after listening to the classy '1857 the Rising'. A good commercial album with some innovative orchestrations and modern sounds. Surely you won't be disappointed. Best among the latest audio releases (as far as I know).
Final Say : Master of modern melody is back. You can feel it from the first listen itself. It is better for the pretenders to make way for the Asian Mozart.
Time to listen : When going for a long drive in a car equipped with good stereo.
PS: Originally posted in my company's intranet blog.
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