Ride From Chennai To Coimbatore The Previous Friday

Ride From Chennai To Coimbatore The Previous Friday

Having spotted board of CSI College Of Engineering Ketti, the task before me has been to post stories on South India voyage which having completed six days with grace. It would be prudent to look at Chennai stay, and the ride from there with no fear. Having reached Chennai On A Thursday, Mr Parthasarthy dropped me at Tourist Home in Egmore which declined my request to spare a room perhaps having visitors from Kashmir who could croon. Lakshmi Mohan Guest House came to my rescue with the host Mr John dropping the clue. The room allotted, and in this city for the duration of stay no one looking to be hot headed. The next morning I made a dash to Chennai Central Railway Reservation Centre with counter number 16 guy issuing a ticket to Coimbatore for train number 22207, and here they were in no two minds on accepting cash something visible in New Delhi, and a broadcast on same known to those having power belly. 

Visiting Sacred Heart Shrine, Visiting Egmore Cafe, Sangeetha Eatery And They In Their Prime

After collecting ticket I visited Sacred Heart Shrine abutting Kennet Lane amidst worship session bringing new equation. Visit to Egmore Cafe got me the yummy strawberry milk shake, and the veg sandwich was icing on the cake.The staff young and courteous and looking all blessed. Mind you, this outlet is opposite Hotel Ceylon with no desire to sight the clone. Visit to Mulberry store in Kennet Lane brought me in touch with Mr Madhuvahan from Madurai seeking to know places I have visited in his home town, the place that at one point of time holding the bets on who would take the crown. In Kennet Lane as well Saravana restaurant was up for renovation, and I settling for Sangeetha veg dining place in Shivalaya building with no need to see who were yielding. Freshly prepared meals soft on stomach unlike the September 2025 outing when meals had massive burst of spice, leaving one with the solitary option to open lines of communication with Australia's Dunach thrice. 

Peramur, Tirumullaryul, Tiruvallur Accessed, And Those Reporting To Train Desk

Automan Mr Prasad drops me at Chennai Central station and 22207 leaves at 4.06 leaving none with gigs. Basin bridge comes at 4.14 and few moments later a woman guard can be seen holding green flag, and by no means on exchequer a drag. Vyasarpadi Jiva at 4.16 with Everwin Group of Schools having inmates who are outstanding teen. Peramur 4.17 with train in full flow after 4.18.  Tirumullaryul comes at 4.26 , Annanur 4.26,  Avadi 4.29,  Hindu College 4.31, Pattabiram as well at 4.31 with no pressing need to know who would come out of sleeping den. At 4.31 Nemilichery accessed with Tirunninvarur coming at 4.33 and Vepampattu at 4.39, and surroundings looking to be fine. Rajammal Vidyalaya followed by Sevappet Road spotted at 4.41, and at 4.43 Putlur, 4.44 Tiruvallur where people go on a tour. Essential to load this fact that there are spate of local trains back and forth to Tiruvallur from Chennai Central with television series getting more eyeballs going by the name Vanthu whose first name is Thendral. At 4.45 Egattur with three tracks till now adding to the rule. Kadammattur spotted, and from here there is a bridge over dry river making fewer shiver. At  4.50 Mannavur, 4.52 Tiruvalangadu. And the convoy comes to a screeching halt at 5.07, and the train is in no short of confidence despite after 5 sighting no forest that is dense.  

Mosur, Arakkonam Accessed; Chennai To Coimbatore Passage Should Remain Blessed 

At 5.08 Mosur, 5.32 Arakkonam, 5.33, and here some old Tamil women outside in animated conversation and watching movement of this train with no desire to gain fame. Noting be made that prior to 5.30 lakes sprout, and they maintaining momentum be no seasonal bout. At 5.40 First Underpass spotted. Some young students of class 3 or 4 waving at us from a level crossing, and perhaps they would be aware of benefits of nosing. At 5.42 Chitteri with Second Underpass spotted at 5.48 with some on board wishing to place an order from an eatery. Thoughts here on Chennai to Coimbatore passage, and the need for high speed rail network doling out passengers hour by hour perks.When that would come up not known in a nation that during difficult moments stands lone. Patch of barren land subsumed by patch of green shade is all we can see with no urgency to establish contacts with Mr Lee. At 5.53 Sholinghur accessed, 5.57 Thalangai. At 6 Lord Hanuman STATUE comes to one's notice with Third Underpass refraining from mentioning those who swear by lotus. 

Mukundarapuram, Latteri Accessed; Reaching Coimbatore With No Stress

At 6. 08 Mukundarapuram, 6.12 Tiruvalam, 6.14 Jeymalli International School (CBSE) where students irrespective of weather remain cool. At 6.16 Sevur,  6.18 Pearl Research Park with a halt at 6.19 in Katpadi the talk. At 6.29 Latteri. Fourth, Fifth, Sixth Underpasses spotted between 6.15 and 6.32, and this noted by train crew. After Latteri there are series of houses flanked by green cover with some putting faith in brand Denver. This followed by Seventh, Eight, Ninth Underpasses leaving enough commuting choices. Expansive green cover after 6.38 with Valathoor coming at 6.47 followed by Melpatti with some sporting turban. Salem at 8.48, Erode 9.40 and finally Coimbatore at 11.12 with those deboarding being greeted with ringing of bell.  

Few moments later take a room in Hari Priya lodge with Mr Kadreshan, Mr Marrimuttu at the helm with some disposed to release contact number 04222300580, and calls to be made from room number 66 with no desire to revisit mandate of BRICS. Noting be made that in Chennai it was room 408, and in Kotagiri for 105 one had to wait. 

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Taking A Train To Chennai In Tamil Nadu Province In South India With No Thoughts On Sandia

Taking A Train To Chennai In Tamil Nadu Province In South India With No Thoughts On Sandia

Having tried time and again to secure a lower berth, and this looking beyond one, I left Safdarjung Enclave home in New Delhi at 1.55 PM on a Wednesday to gain access to South India with some thoughts on PHINDIA. With headquarters in Delhi, PHINDIA motivates teachers to teach and students to learn in surroundings that are witness to irresistible churn. Back to back traffic on Delhi road with thoughts on Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala Province In South India) and expected trains from there to Kalka (Haryana Province In North India) coming in troika. Primarily meant for those likely to visit Shimla (Himachal Pradesh Province), and missing here associates going by the name Leela. Take Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu abutting huge market INA, and all of 11 minutes on this road with this stretch feted by some essentially coming from Tamil Nadu's Erode. Back to back traffic on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg  considering none get waylaid by loan shark

Reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin Station In New Delhi

Lal Masjid Madrasa accessed at 2.07 and Lodi Road 2.10 with some carrying Currency Yen. Yen can get you all goodies in life even in a distant locale like Delhi where rumours at random thrive. Passing through Sabz Burz at 2.11 with notable mention of no access to railway station from Nizamuddin East as some want to retain the charm of holding feast. Reach Hazrat Nizamuddin station at 2.20 with some in Gondwana Express train hailing from minority, and by no means looking haughty. Primarily Gondwana Express, Chennai Rajdhani and Andaman Express parked in Platforms 6, 5, 4 with ample hints coming on those taking a tour. It was Mr Ajay who piloted the auto to station and porter Mr Akram Khan who put the luggage on board with Chennai Rajdhani leaving after 3.30 and some disinterested to watch proceedings on LED. With stations as deep as Okhla, Tuglakabad, Faridabad, Asaoti, Palwal, Mathura touched, I could least keep a tab on them as I was missing window seat fun. Pleading to TTE for getting me the lower berth fell on deaf ears and till 8 (PM) there was nothing to cheer. 

Gentleman From Tiruchchirapali Chips In

There was one gentleman from Tiruchchirapali (Trichy In Tamil Nadu) kind enough to spare lower berth, and he taking side upper that came with no perks. Agra (Uttar Pradesh Province) came at 5.40 followed by Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh Province) 6.55, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh Province) 8.15, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh Province) 11.22, and having entered the Hindi Heartland the postings on same looked to be true. Postings that Hindi Space could least deliver jobs, and it was South (South India) not necessarily tied in knots. By the time Nagpur (Maharashtra Province) came at 5.10 (AM) rains had touched this section in grand ton. Chandrapur (Maharashtra) at 7.40 and Balharshah (Maharashtra) at 8 with some Tamil Women deboarding with this Maharashtra belt pitching in with happiness courting. Having rained in these regions there is no prime need to get them renamed. After Nagpur there was occasional sighting of Ultratech Cement (India's Number One) ad, and this known to Pitt whose first name is Brad. Sirpur Kagaznagar came at 9.10 and we were broadly in Telangana Province In South India where people by and large unaware of Gujarat folk dance dandia. By the time expansive green corridor after 9.30 seen, there were thoughts on Nathdwara (Pilgrimage Point In Rajasthan Province In West India) with those hosting visitors going by the second name Deora. Warangal (Telangana; South Central Railway) at 11.40 with low rise structures making a splash and one hopes here e-rickshaws would make inroads and stay put despite spate of vehicles doing driving rash. Rash driving one should not dabble with despite malfunctioning in power grid. 

The Warangal Whisper

Has Warangal been lucky to have thick infusion of SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) no one knows as this gallery could well have gentlemen from West Bengal Province going by the name Mr Bose. Go past Telangana Rythu Bhawan, Vignan High School where discipline is the rule. Mind you, right after Balharshah there were scores of MH Carriers trucks perhaps destined to carry load after getting the requisite bucks. At 12 Nekonda, 12.22 Mahabubabad and Khammam at 1.05 (PM) with these places in Telangana yet to spell out Brazilian life and those working for GIFE. GIFE is primarily association of Brazilian social investors known to carry the good work of ancestors. Kondapalli at 2 and tall hills prior to Vijayawada looking to be true. Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh Province) the convoy reached at 2.32 with nothing to rue. For evening snacks and dinner the train pantry took the food delivery from here, and this journey so far had been subjected to wear and tear. The previous day snack was a bit stale and dinner looking average, and Thursday meals to be hailed as it was minus beverage. Announcement on Visakhapatnam Guntur train having arrived with some trains carrying load of Indian Tribe. At 6 Penna river, 6.09 Nellore, 6.20 Kommarapudi, 6.33 Gudur, and all these places in Andhra pool. After 8.30 what to gain was Chennai Central, and this was roughly 29 hour riddle.  

Ride High On Hopes With Some Yet To Figure Out SIR Ropes

This was a ride high on hopes with some yet to figure out SIR (Special Intensive Revision) ropes. Some maintained SIR was dire opposite to the freedom to vote, and with over 10 million struck off from electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, over 7 million in Provinces of Bengal and same in Bihar, this revision would face resentment in due course of time evoking fine. How could documents like AADHAR and passport be no proof of citizenship looked baffling and mystifying in a nation that seeks to replete success of CHINA GIANT. CHINA GIANT has wonders on table, and in India tenders be clean with none having the audacity to chip in with exposed cables. Exposed cables can get the classified conversation in public domain involving those going by the name Mr Raman.

It was Mr Parthasarthy who dropped me in Chennai Egmore (Chennai City) and I settling for Lakshmi Mohan Lodge on Kennet Lane which has Maha Bodhi Society as well as MMA Masjid and quite close is Sacred Heart Shrine which post visit makes the individual in acts and speech kind. In Kennet Lane Mr John and Mr Purushottam of Lakshmi Lodge were wonderful and hope they drool. 

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Smart Lodges In South Karnataka With No Thoughts On Filipino Singer Rica

Smart Lodges In South Karnataka With No Thoughts On Filipino Singer Rica

As reports appear in a section of PRESS which is under undeniable stress, smart lodges have taken the lead in the State of Karnataka (Karnataka Is A Province In South India) where temperatures are little to whisper about vis-a-vis Delhi where they maintain their clout. Temperatures for the past 20 days have shown no intent to recede with hours spent on bed during night that unfailingly tease. Unforgettable moments during night where high temperatures with high humidity one comes across with reactions that at random pause. Against this hotness of Delhi, Bengaluru chips in with moderate heat intensity with some maintaining the famed round belly and never losing an opportunity to paint the city with a dash of creativity. Reports on South Karnataka are few and far, most disposed to the idea that affordable lodges have come up minus pub. South Karnataka primarily cruising with the belief that Coorg and Chikmagalur are home to some indefatigable experiences with loads of fun cases. 

Taking A Train Which Should Stick To Its Lane; Driest June In 146 Years 

For those residing in the North (North India), the twist and turn of accessing Karnataka would be less bothersome if a train ride is tried irrespective of those aligned to fly the kite with a new bride. The ride would be peppered with thoughts on provinces the convoy would touch with no pressing need to splurge. The provinces to share and spell could very much be those in the Hindi Heartland to those in Middle Section ever ready to showcase the tribe who do morning errands. Once having reached Bengaluru one could well take a public transport to Coorg and Chikmagalur, and better be in the company of a host who abominates going on a tour. Tour even when season is low and stock markets refuse to glow. These two places in South Karnataka would let one to explore to the last mile as the one who is slated to take the crown is amidst those who report to lands that are invariably fertile. These two spots could bring one face to face with those who are weather boss as June the month deemed to be the driest in 146 years with rain battle looking to be fierce. Rain battle one could not have envisaged as early as April, and as curtains come down on June there would be more than handful with a wish rains have the appetite to croon. Driest in 146 years, and this ably noted in quarters of those who on spotting first raindrop raise cheers.

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Visiting Chanakyapuri In New Delhi

Visiting Chanakyapuri In New Delhi

As one keeps a tab on temperatures across India, Delhi reported 36 degrees celsius, Chennai 36, Jaipur 36, Shimla and Mussoorie 26 with sections of Coonoor and Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu Province at 19 a piece, and this tally known to followers of Keynes. Followers of Keynes find it hard to figure out in India the uptick in real wages as some argue it has been doctored by those who are yet to step out of cages, and doing so in phases. Stepping out was what I accomplished on a Sunday, having left Safdarjung Enclave home a little before 5 (PM) unmindful of those who let rumours thrive. With subway in Nauroji Nagar functioning hours duly noted, it was time to go past bus stand which invariably send reminders on series of buses that have not been canned, and would be for a fair time on road ramp. It were 479 (Badarpur Border), 544 ( R K Puram Sector 1), 610 ( Wazirpur Depot), 615 (Minto Road), CBD 2 (-)  (New Delhi Railway Station Gate Number 2) with some posting authentic works on Karnataka village Holalu  (Karnataka Is A Province In South India). Mind you, all these places are in the heart of Delhi where temperatures peak and pinch, and some can speak barely. 

Ring Road Market Accessed; Unsparing Auto Fare For Those Who Are Not Guests

Ring Road Market accessed followed by Africa Avenue which hosts sizeable number of guests, this was an outing on a day where some posted thoughts on cricket the sport that comes with rain not much to gain against soccer that lends fame. Perhaps India should keep up the good work on Chess which decades down the line more and more Indians would say YES. Having been in Africa Avenue for a while it was dug up at some section perhaps reminding some bottlenecks had to be erased to put in place smooth water line chase. By the time the road underneath railway bridge was spotted one could see fair number of passengers haggle over auto fare that doesn't spare. As there are no standard charts in reckoning conveying the particular kms docked and particular tariff raised in a city where some turn their gaze to splendid temperature turning a new page. Traffic on city road this day was remarkably low for those who do daredevilry and glow. From Yashwant Place one had to turn left to head towards Akbar Bhawan and take comfort in the fact that Bihar Niwas in Chanakyapuri (Bihar State Guest House; Bihar Is A Province In East India) was all reachable with no sighting of double. By the time I entered Biharika the store inside guest house, air conditioner was in full blast with no break and Bihar taxpayer chipping in for this AC cake. Prudent usage of ACs few have learnt the skills, running ceaselessly get them the thrills.

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As Temperatures Vault

As Temperatures Vault

As temperatures vault across India, with fewer conscious enough to remain alert this sustained heat makes more and more blurt. Where they had erred and purred their displeasure not known in a nation where peaking temperatures can put more and more in hazard zone. Hazard zone could well be India-Bangladesh border where those in thousands are stranded facing the summer heat in the open with none in a capacity to carry Swiss Rappen. Swiss Rappen they would not have heard of in distant days as their life some entitled to let it be classed as haze with no need to be wrapped in baize. Thoughts travel back and forth about these guys with no guise facing heat for the sheer fact they don't have papers, and not disposed to take them from border grabbers. Border grabbers rained blows and took their sheets of association making them vulnerable with no delineating vision. The readiness to gel with the commoner looked wonderful prior to polls, post polls they are in for a long haul with day to day reminder of their vague host and role.

Modern Day Queens And Kings 

Camaraderie they can't raise with fellow beings as suspect and suspect surroundings chase them as life is an odyssey on rent in a shaky tent. With each passing day enthusiasm ebbs, and with no axe to grind they are dismissed as miniature and not giants. Hazard zone from where there is no turning back, and against this oppressive heat their day to day belongings get hacked. Yet they strive to stay on course as they are the ones with least greenhouse gas footprints, and they carry the tag of Modern Day Queens And Kings. Modern Day Queens And Kings have to be feted for their neutral stand on who is poaching on green land. Across aisle ACs tempting tinderbox that define the landscape of cities and towns which they engage with no break with massive billing pound. If you turn the gaze on those with machines and phones, they are no less than their forgettable clones, and they wished for once they had AC lawns. One may have the comfort of air conditioners with unlimited edition to play and not realising this earlier than later turning them grey. From AC machines to flights  that transport dozens across sand dunes, the greenhouse gas reading they put on board can be nerve-racking illustrating the load. ACs won't get you the fun, multiple vehicle rides with sole occupant inside would bring ruptures to as unheard of territory as EVMs  touted till the last night as gems. From water that you chased to filter that you raised, all would be in a spot of bother if heat is set to rise with no surprise. Surreptitious claims are being made that plans are afoot to chase away heat blues, they are very much here to leave you with no clues. As temperatures keep the date, visuals may come of maelstrom of emotions that nudged one to act early to check the heat in crate. 

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When Tatkal Train Ticket Could Not Come Through Even After Intake Of Coffee Bru

When Tatkal Train Ticket Could Not Come Through Even After Intake Of Coffee Bru

Having decided I would be heading to South India, I checked seat availability in different set of trains, and they dropping little hints. Travelling on occasions are no less than ordeal of sorts, and this better realised when temperatures peak and peak with substantial numbers able to figure out this weather trick. Travelling that too on sustained weak ticket (Upper Berth Ticket) can be nightmarish even for those residing on terrace. Terrace guys do have the comfort to know when there would be downpour with few putting forth monsoon would be minus roar. Terrace guys do know the art of fixing the lacunae encircling tatkal train ticket with some whispering success after taking bath from a bucket. For over 15 days I tried to figure out tatkal train ticket availability online with each passing day suggesting that it was devoid of shine. What all one could avail was the message of high traffic, and by the time windows opened there were  intimidating sessions looking less therapeutic. 

Tuesday Was The Day Of Reckoning 

Tuesday was the day of reckoning as I decided to access railway reservation centre where passengers invariably carry calendar. Having visited this spot in the month of February, this visit this month was on a different trajectory. Humongous was the collection of people, equally alarming was the appearance of a monsoon rebel. Against this scenario I bided time hoping against hope that I won't be asked to pay the fine. With number 15 marked against my name I was hoping for a miracle equally true for those who had faced recent poll debacle. Poll debacle for the sheer fact that polls in some sections were rigged, and this made possible by those sporting wig. By the time it turned 9.30 (AM) came the message that cash payment had been done away with, and UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payment and debit/credit cards were being accepted even from those who resided in colonies gated. This was horror of sorts, more horror in store when window booking opened for sure. Those wishing to make UPI Payments were facing network issues (no internet), and those making card payments having little clues. By the time my turn came all seats in South India bound train taken perhaps suggesting more finding it ripe to visit Territory Deccan. And the woman personnel at the counter finding me in dilemma of sorts, and I by no means interested in taking a ride in a yacht. I came home wondering where I had erred as I had reached the reservation centre around 7.20 with I having been briefed by railway HOD  (Head Of Department). I wondered would I be successful to take a commute to South (India) with puzzle on ascertaining seat availability not looking to be a bout. Where was the rationale to do away with cash transactions as in parts of country  some handed the responsibility to dig to unearth gold on occasions lose directions. After 11.30 I again made a round of reservation centre having discovered there were 50 seats vacant for train destined to leave on July 1, and here the counter man could not gel with the idea that lower berth would be spared as side upper berth he cared. With side upper berth allotted I am in a fix, and this reservation centre foray shrieks.

Not Able To Fix This Lacunae

Railways to date have not been able to fix the tatkal ticket inadequacies, and shortcomings on this front likely to stay plump. Where is the need to do away with cash transactions as India is a nation where majority cannot endear themselves to those with right connections. Connections to gain a reprieve from mind boggling inflation to those delineated to take regime's dictation. This dictation scolds one to fall in line else depository would  initiate action. Here a large number go to bed unfed and yet the regime wants digital route edge. Digital edge won't come for the next 20 decades what to talk of 10 trillion ticket. Ten trillion ticket dream is being promised to all forgetting this nation's sovereign debt is $ 2.58 trillion toss, and by no means giving the brief who is the boss. As I make umpteen attempts to figure out any train with available seats to leave before July 1, the predicament shuttle that some are in illustrate none can have fun.

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Thoughts On The Way To Middle Section Of Delhi

Thoughts On The Way To Middle Section Of Delhi

Having reached Middle Section Of Delhi on a Thursday, the ride saw me immersed in thoughts on Mangla Lakshadweep Express train I boarded in 2011 to reach Manmad in Maharashtra where inroads would be made by designs Daidra. It was a year when Maharashtra looked simple having inmates sporting dimple. It was a year when this province could take comfort in the fact that investments touching its base would quadruple with no sighting of a rebel. Rebel for the very fact that home investors could sign the deal here in Maharashtra with no pressing urgency to go to Distant Davos to meet entities going by the name Bose and pose. These voyages to Distant Davos or destinations having wash wash ton echo, and better be we squared up to each other rather genuflecting to a leader with a rider who is known to dither. 

Seafarers Not Hit By Missile; Taking Strides Agile

It was a year (2011) when foreign visits were shrinking each passing month with no Indian seafarers hit by wash wash ton missile, and yet having the audacity to hold one to one meeting with the man known to fire revulsion and bile. Deep-seated resentment that nation at large at present has against wash wash ton is easy to figure out keeping none in doubt. If the nation can't stand up for their soldiers and seafarers then who to expect to take up their cause with no pause. It is high time high-octane policy of tilting towards one power be nipped as future transgressions would be hard to rip. It is time to introspect, and not time and again in foreign shores trip. Nothing of that seen in 2011 or 2018 when a maze of stumble here and a maze of tremble there were by and large classed rare.

Pack Of Milk To No Pack Of Thrill

Two thousand and eleven a year when one pack of milk across board could be availed for Rs 28 as against Rs 62 when cartons after cartons don't release clue. Milk that too at this stupendous rate seems to gel little with the middle class which has receding choices and deemed fit by administrators to not make noises. Middle class is in the crosshairs for long and strikingly seen in unheard of places like Kalimpong. With no thrill on hand, middle class can't sum up sentiments despite floating with South African Rand. When I boarded this train duly disposed to the idea that it would consume over 16 hours to complete the commute in a nation where TTEs appear to be in brute majority, and some having the desire to flaunt ID. This train ride is over 15 years old and looking back to places with chiselled details like Barrackpore they seem to be no less than gold. Let freedom of expression take wings, and from Barrackpore to Behrampur unveil the new set of kings.

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