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Neram – The Simplicity of the Complexity.

vadakkus — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:58 +0000

Pistah Suma Kira Somaari Jama Kiraaya!! Neram is another one of those fun, light-hearted movie which are pure fun to watch! Seemingly an “Indie movement” with lesser known actors, experimental themes, no drama, foot-tapping songs with meaningless lyrics, loads of fun and solid plots, these “realistic” and stylish movies are making Malayalam cinema a treat ...

First Day, First Ride on the New AC Double Decker!

vadakkus — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:44:04 +0000

There are some things that cannot be missed. For some people it is the first day first show of a movie, for some it is the launch event of a new gadget, for some it is a game of their favorite sports teams, for some it is the daily TV soap and for some it ...

The Indian Railways Story 13 – Diesel Locomotives 1 – WDM Series

vadakkus — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:49:47 +0000

Diesel Locomotives are the ones with the most number of classes and the most number of locomotives between them. This is understandable since diesel traction is one that enabled IR to reach where it is today. Diesel locomotives in India are from two sources, from the now-defunct American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and the Electromotive Diesel ...

The Indian Railways Story 12 – Locomotive Working

vadakkus — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:08:46 +0000

Locomotives are very complicated machinery, which they have to be, given the enormous amount of work they are supposed to be doing. Imagine the power and complexity of your car and then multiply it by 100. Diesel engines inside the locomotive have 16 cylinders, (V16) and displace around 150 liters, while an average car engine ...

Macaulayism in Modern Day India

vadakkus — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:21:34 +0000

Lord Thomas Babbington Macaulay had the best interests of the East India Company and the British Company in mind when he framed the Indian Education System in 1835. It is sure that a system like this was built for the long run as those days the British presumed that they would rule India forever. But ...