This was sent to another list I follow. Forwarded primarily for the
delicious subject line.
> Bruce Schneier pointed to this article on cheating in chess.
>
> I found it thought provoking. Although little in it is really new, it
> offers a fascinating overview of the subject.
>
> [1] http://www.ch
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 3:38 AM, Srini RamaKrishnan wrote:
> On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM, Thaths wrote:
> > 1. Mylapore
> A more serious contribution to your list:
>
> - Rayar's Café and Maami Kadai -
> http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2295935.ece
> - Dabba Chetti Kadai
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM, Thaths wrote:
> 1. Mylapore
A more serious contribution to your list:
- Rayar's Café and Maami Kadai -
http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2295935.ece
- Dabba Chetti Kadai - traditional Indian medicines and things your
grandmom would want ak
So the tony Iyer part of mylapore and the shady downmarket part of mylapore are
two entirely different kinds of fun. And right next to each other.
Velu military is still where it is. And the market near it .. or other
vegetable, fruit and flower markets in the city are worth showing him.
Do mak
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Thaths wrote:
> An American friend of mine is going to be in Madras soon. He is interested
> in a walking tour of Mylapore and/or George Town. I'm thinking of taking
> him around myself.
>
> What are some of the stops in a walk around Mylapore and George Town that
Would you happen to know of the tasty lassi and samosa shop in the lane
behind Devi theater? I remember it being way too successful to have closed
down by now, so I still hope.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 11:05 PM, Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan <
chandrachoo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That place no long
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 11:05 PM, Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan <
chandrachoo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That place no longer does a refill. And isn't half as good as I think my
> 2005-self thinks it is.
>
Dammit! What right do these guys have to mess with my nostalgia?!
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 11:04 PM, Thejaswi Udupa
wrote:
> Most of you have covered most of the to-do stuff. All I have to add is a
> visit to the fruit juice shop on the Abhiramipuram end of Dr. Ranga Road. A
> plate of chat at the Kolkata chap next door followed by a glass (which is
> technically
Most of you have covered most of the to-do stuff. All I have to add is a
visit to the fruit juice shop on the Abhiramipuram end of Dr. Ranga Road. A
plate of chat at the Kolkata chap next door followed by a glass (which is
technically equal to two glasses given the refill) of fruit juice at this
pl
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 10:28 PM, Radhika, Y. wrote:
> Don't forget that Mylapore is the traditional area for musical instruments
> and for Thanjore painting. If you have time to wander it is not far from
> Kapali...unfortunately i forget the names of the roads now.
The road on which you can fin
Also for silverware.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Radhika, Y. wrote:
> Don't forget that Mylapore is the traditional area for musical instruments
> and for Thanjore painting. If you have time to wander it is not far from
> Kapali...unfortunately i forget the names of the roads now.
>
>
Don't forget that Mylapore is the traditional area for musical instruments
and for Thanjore painting. If you have time to wander it is not far from
Kapali...unfortunately i forget the names of the roads now.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM, Thaths wrote:
>
> What are some of the stops in a walk around Mylapore and George Town that I
> should not miss?
>
> Here is a tentative plan I have in mind:
>
> 1. Mylapore
>
> Jannal Kadai vadais and bajjis - 4ish PM to about 8ish PM.
Rose milk at the corner of
Perhaps I should count myself lucky not to be left to Cheeni's tender
mercies when I was in town.
I did a walking tour with Storytrails that pretty much covered what Thaths
has in mind for Mylapore. Will say that we and other tourists had no
problems entering Kapli temple, though there was some co
As an American, I really liked the bookstore at RK Mutt. Great
collection of Vivekananda.
Also, needless to be said, the Dosa at Saravana Bhavan right near the
Kapali Temple.
A preview of my real life action adventure game for tourists - "live life
like a Madras teenager":
- A visit to the TASMAC store to pick up cheap liquid courage
-- For bonus points: this is done at around 6PM on a Friday or October 1st
- A spicy "chicken" Biryani made of genuine 100% crow
-- For b
Chandrachoodan does photowalks of both areas and I am sure he has better
ideas.
Along with Rasi Silks take him to rangachari on eldams road - a much more
traditional establishment.
Rasi's silk choice is rather poor - head to nalli in T Nagar (or just tour
T Nagar for the heck of it, if he apprec
An American friend of mine is going to be in Madras soon. He is interested
in a walking tour of Mylapore and/or George Town. I'm thinking of taking
him around myself.
What are some of the stops in a walk around Mylapore and George Town that I
should not miss?
Here is a tentative plan I have in mi
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