Jun 6, 2008

Calorie Content of some Fast Foods


Ham & Cheese Sandwich

419 Kcals
Contents: Bread, salad dressing/ mayonnaise, prepared mustard, prepared horseradish, cooked ham/ Bologna , cheese


Tofu Burger
300 Kcals
Contents; Burger bun,tofu,oatmeal, carrot,green onion,sesame,potato, soy sauce, tomato, cucumber
Pasta Salad
143 Kcals
Contents: Pasta, veggies ( zucchini, cauliflower, beans, carrot, sun dried tomatoes ), cream. olive oil, green and black olives.
Pita Roll
495 Kcals
Contents : Pita bread, cottage cheese, capsicum, tomato , green peas, onion, garlic

Lotus & Jasmin in Uruli



Uruli is a traditional cookware used in Kerala (a state in south India). It is circular in shape and is made of bell metal (a variety of bronze). Urulis are used in restaurants, and special occasions to cook large amounts of food.


Now a days ‘Uruli ‘’ is mainly used for decorating home, hotels, offices…… It will make a ‘’ cool’’ look to your home. You can keep different types flowers with water in Uruli. Top 3 flowers are Rose petals, Jasmin & Lotus…Floating candles are another variation.

Uruli is available all the main steel shops. Price ranges from INR 750 ---2000. ( Depends upon the size and quality. )

Main shops in Chennai

Ratna Stores
Pondy Bazaar

Saravana Stores
Ranganathan Street
T Nagar

Santhosh Super Stores
11 th Main Road
2 nd Avenue
Anna Nagar


Jun 5, 2008

Amitabh's Blog - Big B on Big Adda



Amithabh Bachchan started his own blog and does blog posting very religiously . Amitji's writing style's really great like acting. Want to read Amitji's blog ? Here it is.

Amitabh Bachchan (Hindi: अमिताभ बच्चन. Pronunciation: /əmitaːbʱ bətʃtʃən/ born as Amitabh Harivansh Srivastav on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, is one of the most prominent Indian film actors of Hindi cinema. He gained popularity in India in the 1970s as an action hero and over the decades of his career which have since spanned numerous film genres, he has become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema. Bachchan holds the record for the most number of Best Actor nominations at the Filmfare Awards and has won three National Film Awards and twelve Filmfare Awards to date.

In addition to acting, Bachchan has worked as a playback singer, film producer and television presenter of Kaun Banega Crorepati, India's version of the British television game-show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He was also an elected member of the Indian Parliament from 1984 to 1987.


World Environment Day...Tips for Chennai

Today is World Environment Day ( 05/06/2008 ).
Tips for Chennai
Use more sunlight during the daytime, construct green buildings, switch off computer when not in use, save water, walk short distance, check the pressure of the vehicle tyres and avoid plastic bags. If these aspects are strictly followed, the Chennai City will be taken care of by itself.