diwali guys

Very funny video. Don't forget to switch on your speakers.

Restaurants in Chennai

I had a client visit from USA this week (2 Americans & 1 Indian). Deciding the restaurants to suit their tastes was pretty difficult. food should not be too spicy, good ambiance and ofcourse good service. I took them to the following restaurants during their 3 day visit and I should say it was pretty good.

1. Mainland China at Sterling Road - Chinese Food, my favorite was Fish Karuba.


2. Saravana Bhavan at Shanthi Theatre Complex - South Indian Meals and the Sambar


3. Wharf Restaurant at GRT Temple bay, Mahabalipuram - Seafood Continental/Tandoor Style and surprisingly the bar and the restaurant was not too expensive.


4. Bikes & Barrels Pub at Residency Towers- the place was just OK on a Tuesday


5. Virudhunagar at AnnaNagar- Spicy chettinad style chicken and mutton. My guest liked it too. The ambiance was good but they need to do something about their entrance.


6. The Amethyst at Gopalapuram- Good place for a chat. I saw quite few foreigners there and the menu (including the price) is designed for them. My favorite was the Power Syrup (Hibiscus Syrup with Soda), was different and tasted gooood. Would go to that place again for a power syrup :-)


7. Sri Krishna Sweets at AnnaNagar - Bought some mysurpa and dates halwa! and yes they liked it too.

Are there any other suggestions for restaurants in Chennai?

And inbetween all this we had some business talk too.

Fortune 500 for 2006

Fortune 500 list for year 2006 is released. It is the annual ranking for America's largest organizations. The list of winners are here (brief) & here (detailed list)

Architect Wanted

A good opportunity; An architectural firm specializing in International office & Hospital Projects is hiring now. The office is located at Chennai. The openings are

1. Associate Architect / Management - B.Arch/M.Arch - 5 Years Experience - opening for 3 Persons
2. Associate Architect / Design - B.Arch/M.Arch - 5 Years Experience - opening for 2 Persons
3. CADD Manager - Dip in Civil/Interiors - 5 to 8 Years Experience - opening for 2 persons.

Compensation: great packages ahead, you may have to contact them to know more

Contact Person: Ms.Devi,
Resume to GENESIS CONSULTING, #8, 5,Rajachar St, T.Nagar, Chennai - 17. E-mail: hr@genesishabitat.com
Ph:32000807, 42121833, 99401-23236
Landmark: Off North Usman Road, Vivek & Co., Somasundaram playground

gadgets - Nabaztag

I am fond of tech gadgets. Gadgets which are of use to me for my daily life, which can help in improving my productivity and anything which are useful. Few of which i own are Palm PDA, Apple ipod (i use it for listening to podcasts), Nokia Communicator (few weeks back, i had to seacrh for it in a swimming pool, courtesy my friends Pari & Prassana). But for the fist time i have fallen in love with an electronic rabbit and it does lot of work for you. My new interest is Nabaztag. I am yet to check if I can afford that, but i liked what it can do. It is an electronic bunny, which can sing, read news for you, inform when you receive e-mails etc. Something you can have in your office (if they permit) or home where Wi-fi and power socket is available. Nabaztag can aslo receive SMS and e-mail messages and can read it for you. He can teach you tai-chi and he can have a girlfriend too.

Will let you know when i buy one.