tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37078742011-11-27T15:24:20.813-08:00If it's not worth blogging, it's not worth mentioning <br> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BlogTillYouLive">Feedburner</a>Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.comBlogger881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-30522446759242811072010-12-25T06:31:00.000-08:002010-12-25T06:58:42.405-08:00

We five formed a closed group of south Indian fanatics very soon with two exceptions, Nags with his connections with north east and some Hindi guys and me, having spent eight years already in Indore. Guys (including me) found it particularly difficult to digest the fact that Nags had some north Indian friends. Nags soon had formed close relationships with few people (irrespective of gender) which

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-63831469197308918062007-11-13T12:05:00.000-08:002007-11-24T12:24:23.944-08:00

It's been more than a year since I last wrote an article in my blog. I am not a impulsive writer but I must confess that I am not a good one too. Leaving the pleasant past behind and facing the beautiful future, I once again start to write what I think has changed for good or bad in my life.This story is about five friends, who from different backgrounds were united at a very unusual place called

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-69903923260940437352007-06-03T20:25:00.001-07:002007-06-03T20:29:51.908-07:00

It was in Jan. that I had some apprehension whether Passion would overcome Billions but ManU proved that passion is more than anything else in Football.They played the msot attractive football and were crowned champions, contrary to Chelsea in 2006 season where their championship was based on 1-0 victories.Next season is going to be tough, there are clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal who haven't

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-79526477455453220472007-01-08T05:27:00.000-08:002007-01-08T05:46:02.475-08:00

The world's favourite game is in a crisis, with more and more money pouring into the game from US, Russia and other Billionaries, the game itself has taken a back seat. It's high time that EPL govering body FA comes up with some cap on spending by clubs otherwise we would witness a slow death of a game which promises much more than probably people have realised.Chelsea dominated last two seasons,

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-19510130501867723922006-10-24T05:46:00.000-07:002006-10-24T06:34:50.726-07:00

I have decided to go for my first Car. Because of my budget and specifications, not many models were considered but I guess all middle class Indians would have same set of specifications like mine. Things that mattered to me was, in order of significance.1. Price2. Value for Money3. Mileage4. Comforts5. Brand valueVery frankly, this is what you look for in your first Car and if you are in India,

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1161593510509182632006-10-23T01:48:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.909-07:00

There is a new song making waves in Tamil Music. Much like what Crazy Frog did in UK. This song is here

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1161097523422884452006-10-17T08:01:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.846-07:00

With Champions Trohpy round the corner, it's hard to concentrate on anything else but when you take a step back to think of other things to concentrate on (sports wise) then Football is something that strikes you first.For me Cricket was always second but I wonder how come people spend eight hours in front of TV. I used to do this when I was a kid but now it sounds illogical. Hoping that you are

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1151670481751082182006-06-30T05:23:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.774-07:00

I am leaving Glasgow for Good after thirteen months of memorable stay. This place was like a heaven with small population, greenery, scenic beauty and all those things that you can't find back home, but home is home and I am thrilled just by the thought of it.Bangalore would be my next destination and hopefully, I would get more time to pen down blogs regularly.Thank you Glasgow for all the

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1130836956291859882005-11-01T01:17:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:24.710-07:00

Today is the festival of lights, you normally wake up hearing cracker sounds. When I was in India, I tried my best to be the first person to burst crackers but never succeeded. There were people who would not stop all through the night.I am in UK now and for the first time in my life, I haven't heard even a "Usi Vedi" go burst.Spirit lives and next time when I am back in India, I shall compensate

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1130764314215718842005-10-31T05:10:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:24.647-07:00

If you are a fellow blogger, then try this. In your post, try running a spell check on the word "Blog", does it recognize?Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1130764163910196002005-10-31T04:55:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:24.585-07:00

Everyone should stand up and give this man an applause, he stood up when masters, stars and even the wall collapsed. In my recent memory, I can't think of a more impressive innings like the one played by our wicket keeper Mahendra Singh DhoniCan you remember of an Indian wicket keeper, who could match this innings. I can't, if you can post it in the comment and I shall disappear from my blog for

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1129302241992056002005-10-14T07:48:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.524-07:00

I have been listening to them all and here is my pick, in no particular orderPani Thuli - Kadhal Naal MudhalMerke Merke - Kadhal Naal MudhalYaridamum - Thotti JayaUyire an Uyire - Thotti JayaSaami Kitta Solliputten - DaasVenilla - Ponnien SelvanAnbe Aruyire - Ah AhMayillrage - Ah AhOru Maalai - GhajniUnnai Saran Adainthen - Thavamai ThavamirundhuTamil music rocks ! Happy listeningReach me at

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1129020677004935402005-10-11T01:47:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.456-07:00

India A beat India seniors, two Indians who play for World XI fail to score hundred runs together in three matches. Are we saying here that a team who lost in finals some two years ago is the best we could produce. That's the difference between teams like Australia and India. Australia never settled after winning the world cup, they always plan ahead and think that they can do better each and

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1125387080404802402005-08-30T00:26:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.391-07:00

I got a Nokia phone today, it's Nokia N-GAGE. The phone designed for gamers. If you thought that it's more of a game device then phone, think twice.It has...BluetoothSymbian OSMedia Player (Supports MP3 and WMA)Real PlayerFM Radio and RecorderSupports all applications on Symbian OSHas an extendable memory to support both applications and gamesTri-band (would work in US)MMS EnabledGPRSI wasn't

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1125226467597982982005-08-28T03:42:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.327-07:00

I am sad but I have to put down these in words now. I was a victim of racial abuse for the second time in three months. The incident shook me like anything, the whole day I was thinking about how safe this place is, though now I am over it but still it raises so many questions about this country that I have come to make my hay.Is it really worth staying in this place, whenYour wife cries everyday

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1124974276022592922005-08-25T05:29:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.266-07:00

I was at one of the oldest club's (Celtic) shop in Glasgow over the weekend. It would take some time for me to shell out £60 for a replica top, so why not a photo, cheers.Celtic nicknamed "Bhoys", is a club in Scotland who normally finishes in top two places in Scottish premier League. Founded in 1888, they boast of a rich tradition and players who become world beaters, most of them after leaving

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1124872150857183072005-08-24T01:21:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.204-07:00

Today I celebrate two years of my marriage.Here are some posts that I relish...Search for my better half startsMy first chance to travel with GayathriA night before our marriage Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1122480916028809012005-07-27T09:13:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.139-07:00

To get a glimpse of it go here http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_a95.asp. It works like magic !Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1120728764409145322005-07-07T02:20:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.075-07:00

I got a chance to prepare my first vegetable briyani. I went about asking Gayathri the receipe over the phone and noted down the steps. Here are the steps....1. Nei uttukonam in cooker (Nei uttukonam - Put butter)2. Inji poondu paste put and roast till smell goes away (Inji poondu - Ginger Garlic)3. Carrot, potato, tomato, thakkali and koda molagai (thakkali - Tomato, koda molagai - Capsicum)4.

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1120220797355574802005-07-01T05:24:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:24.014-07:00

Here comes the photos...http://flickr.com/photos/tags/Largshttp://flickr.com/photos/tags/Cricket@GlasgowReach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1120207467823499982005-07-01T01:40:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.941-07:00

It's my 27th Birthday today. I share this date with Bryant Jones, born in Camarillo, California, actor, Nate Hastings-Young and Restless Patrick Stephan Kluivert, Surinam/Dutch soccer player, Ajax Michele Krasnoo, born in Culver City, California, actress, Kickboxer IV Pamela Anderson, American Actress Kalpana Chawla, Karnal, India, astronaut, STS 87 Princess Diana, British Royalty and many more..

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1119946332021497272005-06-28T01:11:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.877-07:00

Great WeekendsIt's been almost a month since we ventured into Scotland, so we decided to get physical and play some games on Saturday and go to Largs on Sunday to ease ourselves in the sea shore. Saturday was a colorful day as Glasgow was in festive mood. We were hardly finding streets in people, with thousands of pipers tirelessly piping and drums lighting the air, one couldn't have missed the

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1119535458820653702005-06-23T07:03:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.812-07:00

Speech by Thomas Friedman of The New York Times.... "When we were young kids growing up in America, we were told to eat our vegetables at dinner and not leave them. Mothers said, 'think of the starving children in India and finish the dinner.' And now I tell my children: 'Finish your maths homework. Think of the children in India who would make you starve, if you don't.'"Reach me at hifromsriram

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1119355036529298102005-06-21T04:54:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.750-07:00

100 meters in 22.02 secondsA Japanese man broke the record by completing 100 meters in 22.02 seconds, now you might wonder that I am foxing you as the actual record stands at approx. 9 seconds. I am talking about the age group 95 - 99. Amazing isn't it. This is too good to be true, hats off young man!Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1119276849792944492005-06-20T07:14:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.683-07:00

It's been three weeks since we spoke to each other :-(.I am the most unfortunate

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1119265593116552942005-06-20T04:05:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.619-07:00

F1ascoSunday's F1 race at US was a failure. Though I was thrilled to see Narain finishing fourth but I never wanted all those fourteen cars to leave the pit lane before the start. I personally think that six of the drivers who were allowed to race in Bridgestone tyres should have left the field but they thought otherwise. The driver’s championship and constructor's championship overwhelmed their

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1118758149809683952005-06-14T06:59:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.552-07:00

Going to buy a mean machineThis weekend I am going to buy a Digial Camera, first one in my life. I have shortlisted a cool one; FUJI S3500, 4.0 Mega pixel.I somehow like the look of it and didn't want to go for the default ones. So it's worth the wait for me and soon you shall see floods of pictures in my post.Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1118661755395592512005-06-13T04:20:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.488-07:00

Keep Going NKAt the beginning of the season, everyone doubted NK's physical strength. He shut all those voices by finishing the races in style, in spite of loosing some 2 KGs after each race. Soon he was the best rookie in the circuit and everyone had only praise for him. If this looks like a fairy tale then this is where all good things end, because NK has failed to finish last two races.What

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1118485913483012162005-06-11T03:26:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.418-07:00

In Serene ScotlandI have made it to Glasgow for second time and nothing has changed. Everything remains as calm and quiet as it was some one year back. They somehow have the nack of making you feel enter a paradise as soon as you step into Scotland.The scenaries are picture perfect and the city itself is so quiet that you would feel guilty of talking loudly. I have plans to get a digital camera

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1118387321089036312005-06-10T00:00:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.351-07:00

Difference is IndianThis happened to me at the Immigration counter at Mumbai International Airport. Before boarding the plane, I was to clear the Immigration check and was told to stand in a queue. There were some ten counters helping the passengers. The numbers were written in the floor instead of being hanged / written in a visible location. My friend Suman would have cried for lack of

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1118227282800355802005-06-08T03:39:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.280-07:00

Bangalored in Beijing"After watching 8-lane highways and digital maps of a 3000-year-old city, after bumping into an architect who says he will build seven Chinese cities in four years, Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani drives home to Bangalore past ghostly girders of incomplete flyovers. It is difficult not to be awed when one lands in Beijing. One drives into the city on broad tree-lined roads with

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1117464388849802702005-05-30T07:29:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:23.215-07:00

My AlmirahI was always waiting for some big thing to happen and didn't realize that there are so many small things happening around me. One thing that I posses and am proud of is my Almirah. It weighs just about..... Don't remember but people think that it's always filled up even when it's empty.I got it before my marriage from "Relief Industries" one of the local manufactures in "Indore", "

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1112109105790162732005-03-29T07:00:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:23.154-07:00

Terri SchiavoAn innocent, lovely and cute woman who lives, rather wants to live with a serious disability, will anyone listen to Terri Schiavo.Images of TerriHope with time is running out, who can make these people listen?Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1103126973845063032004-12-15T07:57:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:23.082-07:00

Retirement Another sport person retires, any guesses? It's Venkatapathy Raju. I almost forgot him and I wondered, why the hell he waited for so long to plan his retirement. There are guys like these and there are guys like 'Sohail Abbas', just when one thought that he would carry on and set the stage on fire, he hung his shoes. I think one should understand that youngsters need and deserve

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1102426603295998152004-12-07T05:29:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:23.021-07:00

Cristiano Dies Cristiano Lima becomes another victim of ignorance and carelessness. Decent medical facilities in the ground would have saved his life. People as always have started the blame game but no one is taking steps to improve things that led this happen. I pity the situation in which these guys play the game. May God rest his soul in peace! Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1102001940685292642004-12-02T07:25:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:22.956-07:00

Contrast In this era of e-age banking, how can some banks stick to their age old methods. Well, it doesn't sound that logical but I experienced it today. I went to an ATM of a nationalized bank to withdraw some amount. Here are the things that I saw There was (read is carefully 'was' and not 'is') a promixity card reader that would allow a person holding the right card to gain access to the

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1100101584055569512004-11-10T07:43:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:22.889-07:00

Hinjewadi to SJM Towers I have made a transition from Hinewadi, Pune to SJM Towers, Bangalore. I have hopped and have now migrated to Bangalore. City seems to quite OK but traffic is like 'never seen before'. Pune was a good place and Bangalore is better. As of today, I am 10 days old in Bangalore. Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1098776384334669862004-10-26T01:25:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.820-07:00

Here are the pictures of my child "Srinidhi", she turned three months on 25th October 2004. Click here - Photos and then choose "Angels" as album Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1095229389801625732004-09-14T23:19:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.752-07:00

Rent a Caravan I am not posting an ad here but that is how people used to call "Venkat Raghavan" during his cricket days. Funny isn't it. Some more nick names of my friends, just out of nowhere. Nagarajan Karuppiah - Naag S Suman Kumar - SuKu Bright Sam - Serial Killer Sreenivasulu Chenupati - Lu Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1090990319387243722004-07-27T21:46:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.691-07:00

My Child - Srinidhi July 25th 2004, I saw an angel from heaven in my very own hands. My wife (Gayathri) gave birth to a baby girl and the moment was the most memorable one in my life so far. The baby so tender, innocent and calm, finally life showed it's purest form of all in just 2.75 kgs. "Srinidhi" is what we have named the angel. I shall soon post pictures of the little one for you all.

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1087649669328049002004-06-19T05:40:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.629-07:00

Fascination Since childhood, I have a fascination for the rails. I always used to dream about traveling in trains. We are six in our family (my parents + one brother + two sisters + myself) and whenever we got a chance to travel, we used to book a whole block for us. traveling together has always been fun for me. My father who is a food freak, especially while traveling, always made sure that

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1087473678205176562004-06-17T04:58:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.570-07:00

Mirchi era We owe a lot to these private FMs like Radio Mirchi and RED FM for bringing radio back to life. I hope everyone has tuned into these stations atleast once and they do a good job out of it. Hail Radio Mirchi Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1085849353715828712004-05-29T09:47:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.506-07:00

Leaving Scotland I would be flying back to India next weekend. My stay in this place was memorable, I would miss: 1) Football matches in sports bar 2) The food at marks and spencer 3) The Soups from opera 4) Cycling to Loch Lomond 5) Bar in my hotel 6) The Australian in the bar 7) The scotts in the lounge 8) TCS collegues in office 9) Capuccino in vending machines 10) Bounty in the retail

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1083749986454418612004-05-05T02:39:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.441-07:00

Small things, great deeds I have been interacting with this Pakistani news paper agent for quite some time now. I go there once in a week to pick my calling card and during weekends, I pass through his store and usually talk to him for some time. We exchange the feelings that we have for our mother land and talk about our family back home and how we miss them. This person is one of the first

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1083661109565154992004-05-04T01:58:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.376-07:00

Loch Lomond Last weekend was a long one, third may was declared a holiday here in Glasgow and we (eight of us) decided to embark on a journey to Loch Lomond. Loch in Scotland means Lake and Loch Lomond is a famous Loch in Scotland situated some 25 miles away from Glasgow. You can reach there either by flight, bus or train. We decided to cycle to Loch Lomond. Cycles in UK costs something from Â

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1083054381229337662004-04-27T01:26:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.314-07:00

S Sriram - Scotland Sridharan Sriram finds a way to Scotland, he has arrived here and would be playing for a Scotland side. The move is aimed at bringing some discipline and professionalism to the Scotland side. May be People back home thought that Sriram is not a professional and didn't include him in the team. Some may debate on Sriram not being loyal to his team, but what would a person do

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1082968393073608432004-04-26T01:33:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.252-07:00

Great Weekends Last weekend was the first time, I got out of my room to see the world around. I don't drink or smoke, but I choose a bar next to my hotel as my hang out place. Soon, I was joined by two Glasgow residents, one Irish international and one English woman. I was accompanied by one of my Punjabi colleague. We all had a ball talking about our cultures, religions and the kind of people

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1082736185108216402004-04-23T09:03:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.193-07:00

Read this If you like fairy tales, then you have got the right piece. This article will make you go mad. I was going "oh, c'mon...." after reading this. Donno about you. Reach me at hifromsriram at GMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1082711020203370592004-04-23T02:03:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.131-07:00

Diana Recently a US broadcaster showed pictures of dying Diana in their channel. It is believed that they have obtained the same from French agencies probing the death. The title of the program was "Diana's Secrets". The title and the content of the program didn't gel in too well and I was sickened by the program. The Royal family yet to comment on the program, but it is obvious that general

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1082621457092238472004-04-22T01:10:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.069-07:00

Deportivo - Bad luck Last night I was with a (newly acquired) friend in a sport bar near our office. We were watching the match between Deportivo and Porto. It was a first experience for me to watch a football match in a projection screen. Because of my dislike to hard drinks, I made myself comfortable by picking up a fresh orange juice and a packet of peanuts. We were on time for the match and

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1082477351018281272004-04-20T09:09:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:22.008-07:00

Got a compliment Today I got a compliment from an Admin guy in our office, he said "Inspite of being from India, you have a good English....". When I had asked about the other Indians working in the office he says, half of the time they talk in their own language. His perception is valid, he thinks that Indians are not comfortable in talking in English and that's why they converse in their

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1082388049392690782004-04-19T08:20:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:21.945-07:00

In Scotland This is my first trip overseas and it took me less than 11 hrs to reach a place that is exactly opposite to one I am used to. Scotland is cool, it's clean and it rocks. From a plane you hardly see houses in this city. From a birds eye view, you see pieces of land sandwiched between water bodies. Being the home ground of Celtic, people are football crazy here. I could see those

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1082107552689709962004-04-16T02:25:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:21.882-07:00

Taking wings Yeah, I think I will do it this time around. I would most probably fly to Glasgow which is in Scotland this weekend. I am taking a flight to London and then to Glasgow from there. It's a maiden visit for me and I am very much excited about it. I shall be updating my blog regularly with all the photos and the events that I come across, so don't miss. Till then good bye! Note:

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1081397338977448022004-04-07T21:04:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:21.816-07:00

Home Sick Yeah, I am one. I am going back to Indore, to see my parents. I had been to my place just two months back but I feel as if I am away for years. That's what can happen to you if you are home sick. So, I won't be updaitng my blog for the next three days, Happy weekends! Reach me at hifromsriram at HOTMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1080742475340328302004-03-31T06:09:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.757-07:00

MS Outlook - Ctrl+F means something else To a common wired man, Ctrl+F means finding help in applications, thanks to MS Word and other applications from Microsoft who taught this lesson to us. Now comes the most inersting part. Today I write a long mail in MS Outlook and I wasn't sure whether I have included a piece in it or not.I started to search for the text by pressing Ctrl+F and instead

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1080699372408905952004-03-30T18:15:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.694-07:00

Magarpatta – A success story 'Magarpatta' is a IT city in Pune and the thing that fascinates me in this IT city is that it is built by farmers. When 400 farmers in the 'magar' (a surname) dominated area were struggling to sustain their occupation of farming, they decided to pool in their lands and build a IT city. With some loan from financial institutions today they have realized their dreams.

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1080042592700537782004-03-23T03:49:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.633-07:00

Ga Ga It was not long back that I published one article regarding GARUDA the volvo bus service from APSRTC. I think I have penned down things in a rush, there are more reasons for highlighting APSRTC as I have discovered them in my latest trip to Vijayawada. Look at these. 1. All buses are Bharat-I and Euro-I emission compliant 2. They give an awesome mileage of 6 KMs / L 3. They all have

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1080042386077420592004-03-23T03:46:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.573-07:00

Goof up of the year Just when you thought that Maruti has done everything right from slashing prices to airing ads where Sardar kid jumps all around, you get this heart shocking ad. The ad reads out Happy? then you must be having a Maruti Here they have assumed that the answer would be Yes, what happens if the answer is No?, yet the reason is Maruti? Reach me at hifromsriram at HOTMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1079537239196465952004-03-17T07:25:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.309-07:00

It's coming, free and it's everywhere Precisely this is what was communicated by IBM in the LINUX add recently aired, did anyone of you got a chance to look at it? It was a refreshing change and a most awaited one. Reach me at hifromsriram at HOTMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1079168541431655242004-03-13T00:59:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.247-07:00

BIW I accidentally landed in a interesting blog BIW, having some interesting article, this is a sure to be read blog for all the valid reasons. Now all you bloggers, blogroll this site, which is a blog to watch! Reach me at hifromsriram at HOTMAIL.com

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1079167913716803722004-03-13T00:46:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.189-07:00

Take my advice, I don't use it anyway Last day I got a chance to surf at Sify. It was a broadband connection and all I got was a customized desktop, a shareware office application to work with my word documents and the worst part was that the right click was disabled. I was deprived of accessing "My Documents" folder in the computer and most of the web pages won't load all that happened was

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1078808292787821022004-03-08T20:58:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.130-07:00

Definition of GOD This discussion has been for long but I got a very different opinion from my fellow friend Kannan Swaminathan here is how it goes "Who is God? He is like the Poochandi who never came. Read how... Remember the poochandi story when we did not take breakfast? Our mothers told - poochandi kitta pudichi kuduthuduven(means- I will let the poochandi-"one who vanishes away with the

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1078722030718913322004-03-07T21:00:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.071-07:00

Getting it wrong always While election parties in India are fighting hard to please the voters, common sense seems to have taken the back seat. While one party has changed the punchline from "..party ka haath gharion se saath" to "...party ka haath aam aadmi ke saath" the other is busy in making glow sign boards at the cost of government's money. I don't think people are going to fall for these

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1078673886286411252004-03-07T07:35:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:21.010-07:00

Movie Review - Tum I don't understand why people make movies like these. The movie has got nothing in it. After seeing the movie only, I realized that the movie was supposed to be suspense thriller. Surprises were in store, when I realized that Manisha is acting as a mother of two children (10th class). Even though I was seeing the movie for the first time, I was able to guess the sequences of

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1078407839498263692004-03-04T05:41:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.951-07:00

HoliDAY Come ‘Holi’ everyone of us gets into festive mood, as a kid we always wanted to play colours like others do but nobody would colour us or involve us as they would assume that we would get hurt or we would be taken ill. In south though we don’t observe holiday during ‘Holi’, we surely make it a point to play after our school time but in north come ‘Holi’ we all get into it with full

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1078328201187514882004-03-03T07:31:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.885-07:00

Times have changed Elections are round the corner, so what! is the question raised by everyone. But I am not talking about India, elections are round the corner at US, now people take me seriously. Gone are the days when people used to ignore elections, "You better take interest in whatever is happening otherwise you run the risk of loosing the job.." advices a Technology Evangelist. It's a

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1078235879940252742004-03-02T05:47:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.825-07:00

Another case Another girl aged 18 years died on the spot when her head got crushed by a tempo, the police have registered a case and have arrested the tempo driver but what amuses me is that these youngsters never learn the importance of a helmet. My heart goes out for parents of these teenagers. I see girls with a one meter cloth all over the face while driving, the time is not far off when

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1077617937070606062004-02-24T02:18:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.761-07:00

Headstrong and Haughty We software professionals think that we are superior to others, that is we earn more money as compared to engineers from other streams and so we become headstrong. We think that everyone in this world should have at least average IQ level and we even think that stupids have no right to exist and they should die but think, we may be stupid to people around us. We never

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1077542980822736812004-02-23T05:27:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.699-07:00

GARUDA - A dream ride When people are getting more familiar with private operators for their day to day activities, bringing up government as one of the competitors is a huge task and I think AP Government is doing it in style. When there are already hoard of buses operating between Pune and its adjacent cities, AP is not way behind in positioning itself as a prime choice for people commuting.

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1077341680198011682004-02-20T21:34:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.633-07:00

Make it happen or rest in peace In life we all experience ups and downs, moments which we would like to hold on and moments which we like to forget forever, people who we want to have as friends forever and people whom we don't want to get associated with, companies for which we want to work and companies we hate, things which we aspire and things which we get. The best thing that could happen

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1077185907590201682004-02-19T02:18:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.574-07:00

Technology makes life simpler The first example of this came to light today when I wanted to open my ICICI bank account in Pune. A representative came in and wanted me to fill in the account opening / relationship form. Just the thought of filling this form gave me all the nightmares of putting down all your details from your childhood to employment in detail and in 10 places but my thought

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1077109094301681242004-02-18T04:58:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.511-07:00

Open it up Group of guys talking "thu bhi...chal re...bore mat kar". If you enter this scenario then you would take these guys as white collar gundas or people without manners, that's how corporate world would put it but these guys are just enjoying their work. No barrier exists between these guys, they communicate in whatever language they want and in whatever manner they want, no bureaucracy,

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1076946867861603872004-02-16T07:54:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.453-07:00

Software blues part II Are you a software engineer? Are you married? How many hours do you spend with your family?. I am sure most of us, just want to avoid these questions and carry on with the job but just pause for a second and think of the family that is living for you, wife who is waiting so that you would make it on time at least twice in a week, children waiting to see your faces before

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1076946661363757622004-02-16T07:50:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.388-07:00

Software blues part I When we enter into this line with all that struggle, I mean all that mug-slugging acts for getting a seat in IT either in BE, BTech, MCA or any other PG, we dream of so many things that we would want to do in life. I am sure many of us would have anticipated the field to be full of challenges and with the much of hype created by the media and other, we would have got the

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1076321109916086552004-02-09T02:05:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.311-07:00

First day first show The impression of my new company was ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, such a beautiful building, I should have trusted the words of Suman but you know, how trust worthy he is :-). Well inside this beautiful building I entered starring at a whale sized reception looking for that HR guy who interviewed me, I was not at all nervous, thanks to some earlier experiences of entering a

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1075820413896688552004-02-03T07:00:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.241-07:00

Sriram Shining Hi All, I am moving on, have got a new job and so won't be updating my site for a while. Bear with me ! I thought about it in September 2001, acted on it in December 2003 and got a job now, moral of the story is don't think unless you want to do it! Happy weekends

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1075639653264268812004-02-01T04:45:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.181-07:00

Horses and Elephants Now India is getting all the required attention whether it's Outsourcing, Cricket, Hockey, Chess or even politics, yeah you read it right. Politics has taken a new face in the largest democracy, in which the public is hardly takes, a note of things. Almost all are amazed to see politicians taking help from horses / elephants to win polls. Politicians in Bihar are now

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1075454014436035002004-01-30T01:13:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.123-07:00

Liberty We tend to take liberty with people who care for us. People whom we think will stand our anger, our agony and our brickbat, sometimes I wonder why? People are always nice to strangers (especially a woman) or to someone in office than their own close friends or relatives. It doesn't mean that they totally ignore them, people tend to lend a helping hand to friends then to their own

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1075432298933674772004-01-29T19:11:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.063-07:00

Wise decisions In life at some point of time, we have to take decisions, decision to choose money over security, prosperity over stability, family over work, personal objective over professional objective. I think decisions taken at this point of time makes or break a man. We hear of so many successful people around and I think they all would have taken the right decision at some point of time

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1075288502502777452004-01-28T03:15:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:20.003-07:00

Outsourcing cribs... The recent publications about outsourcing jobs to developing countries for reducting costs has picked up, now you see these posts everywhere. You even come to know that there are associations being formed to stop outsourcing from happening. I am very sure that Indians are not seen as Job seekers but job stealers. If this is happening just to get a bunch of votes then this

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1074952873500313522004-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:19.945-07:00

Being away is breathing away Just had a sip of the things to come in my future was away from my family for 6 days. Living at a place away from home was like a ball tied to a spring, always willing to go back to the center of gravity. Not only me thousands of people who stay away from family will feel the same, I am very sure. Having given a chance they would like to peep back to their home

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1074325638806695932004-01-16T23:46:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:19.885-07:00

Long walk back… Well, the time has come when I have to bid goodbye to my own Indore, which without a second thought accommodated me for almost 11 years now. Even though I have been abusing Indore like a politician does to opposition party, the city has never let me down whenever I need it the most. I started this journey of 11 years as a school student and even though I couldn’t pick up thick

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1069663714905691382003-11-24T00:48:00.000-08:002006-10-23T01:46:19.826-07:00

What kind of a world this is! today I landed up in www and found some interesting people who have been doing their bit to keep this rather boring net live, really what a refreshing day it was. Two blogs that have really made an impact on me Golf Dude Elango Great going guys !! I wish I also could write my experiences the way these people have expressed, but neverthless I shall try to be myself

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1060616048770798782003-08-11T08:34:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:19.767-07:00

HI, I was away in NOIDA for a week to come face to face with a very bad weather. The humidity refused to slide and I had a horrible time this time around. I had been to NOIDA earlier but never have had such a bad time. I suddenly felt that the city in which I live in is a heaven in itself. I really couldn't stop myself from posting this article on the small and self sufficient city that I live

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1059320284077545692003-07-27T08:38:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:19.709-07:00

One of the sites where you find the support you want. Lotus Notes and everything related to the great product.Lotus Developer Domain. You get so much support so that I have never been disappointed after a post. Sure to get a response.

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-1059318692259925322003-07-27T08:11:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:19.649-07:00

I have been told by Suman that this is the most widely read novel which he has written. Even though we have stayed together for close to 16 months I have never read the book once. But you can catch up, Sunnu - novel by Suman Kumar, read it and you know why I miss it so much.

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-803287172002-08-16T11:43:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:19.592-07:00

Tomorrow (17th August) lots of things to do 1. Play football 2. Go to office and try to delight the customers 3. Search for a house for belov's brother 4. Circulate the resume of Suji to consultants. My god will I ever be free from all these......

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3707874.post-803286122002-08-16T11:41:00.000-07:002006-10-23T01:46:19.528-07:00

I think, enough is enough I should start something new in life. My company is not going to help me anymore. I think I should seriously look for options. One is here alexna@myiris.com - source Naukri.com - Lotus Notes Developer at Chennai, shall give it a try atleast.

Sriram Chandra Mecherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10312344651534760246noreply@blogger.com0