Dos and Donts When Buying Your (Malaysian) Friends Presents
We Malaysians are made up of folks from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. We live in relative peace despite our differences which is something to be envied especially considering the wars and...
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Remembering the Milk Miracle
It is November the 21st year 1995. The sun has not risen yet, but a man in the south of New Delhi visits a Hindu temple to offer prayer to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed good better known as the...
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What is Thuppariyum Anandhan all about?
Now that superstar Surya has confirmed that he has signed his next movie with one of India's best storytellers, Gautham Menon, this has created quite a frenzy among Gautham-Surya fans. These two have a...
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Tamil Pesum Kadhanayagi: Top 10 Tamil-Speaking Actresses
10) PRIYA ANANDDespite being foreign educated and speaking English with a heavy American accent, Priya Anand is still very much grounded and knows her roots well. She is fluent in Tamil, Telugu and...
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The Mount Matang Hindu Temple: Lost in Time and Revived Again
One day back in the 1960s, a Dayak hunter living in the outskirts of Kuching, Sarawak named Abi Benggali was walking through the jungle areas of Matang when he came to the slope of a mountain. To his...
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The Malaysian Airlines Flight Stewardess: History, Uniform and Ranks
Flight Stewardesses and Their Uniforms Flight stewardesses are known for their glamour and elegance, partly because of their uniforms. Most flight attendant’s’ uniforms, either for ladies or gents, may...
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The Good Father - My Thoughts on the Novel
Every father loves his child. No father would want to see his kid destroy his own life. Unfortunately, this is what happens to Dr. Paul Allen, a renowned medical specialist in the United States.The...
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I haven't been to the state of Johor, or anywhere near the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The most south I have been is Negeri Sembilan. But even I, a Perakian, know enough about this one thing...
View ArticleWhy Novels?
While other kids around me have always loved video games, sports, high-tech gadgets and other stuff most youngsters tend to love, I have always been in love with a slightly unusual, but not completely...
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Top 5 Most Beautiful Train Stations in Malaysia
Most of our country's railway stations symbolize our colonial heritage. They should be maintained and treated as antiques. Some of them have very unique designs that are rich in history. It is sad to...
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Top 5 Most Beautiful Hill Stations in Malaysia
It is only recently that Westerners have developed a sense of enjoyment towards our warm, humid tropical weather. But back during colonial times, our hot weather was considered alien and barbaric to...
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Top 10 Tamil Romantic Movies of The 21st Century
Tamil movies are almost anonymous for their love stories. Even movies of other genres like action and comedy always have a romance side story almost always. As we the industry entered the 21st century,...
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Top 10 Most Unique Mosques in Malaysia
About a year ago, I made an entry about the top 10 most beautiful mosques in the country in my view. (Link:Â http://kanggatheren-manogaran.blogspot.com/2012/10/top-10-most-beautiful-mosques-in.html)....
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A Dream
A few nights ago, I had a dream that was beautiful yet deeply mysterious. I was stuck in a small town late at night. I was desperate to go home but I could not find a way out as I seemed to go around...
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Top 10 Preity Zinta's Performances
Weather its taking up unconventional roles or standing up against the mob. Preity Zinta is your girl. She is unarguably one of the bravest movie stars in Bollywood. Let's look at her top 10 roles that...
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Places in Malaysia Named After Queen Victoria
Almost everywhere in the world, you will find a street, school, city, mountain, province, bridge, hospital, prison, state, park or any kind of place named after the late Queen Victoria. Some might...
View ArticleInteresting Trivia About Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has been in the news a lot recently due to the mysterious disappearance of MH370. As we pray and hope for the safety of all 240 aboard the plane, here are some interesting...
View ArticleGood Ole Advice From How I Met Your Mother
After nine seasons, the popular CBS sitcom, "How I Met Your Mother" (2005 - 2014) has finally come to an end. I have been following the series since I was in Lower Secondary and now I am in my final...
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Nobody loves a girl in a saree more than director Gautham Menon. He takes pleasure in portraying his leading ladies as beautifully as possible. The most common way he does this is by having them wear...
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Husband Material by Malachi Edwin Vethamani
Ravi Mama, my mother's youngest brother, seated across the table, looked intently at me. The last time I met him was four years ago. I have no lack of Mamas. My mother has six younger brothers but he...
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