Need Advice: Best Way to Visit Navagraha Temples from Chennai Hey folks, I'm planning a temple trip to the Navagraha temples and could use some advice. I live near Poonamallee in Chennai, and I'm a bit confused about the travel time and best mode of transport. From my place to Thirunallar, it shows as 280 km, but I'm puzzled why 200 km to Thiruvannamalai took 3 hours, while 280 km to Thirunallar shows as 6 hours. (Total noob here, haven't done many long drives, so genuinely curious.) Here's my situation: * I have access to a car. * I'm... 1 2 replies
When did tipping become an entitlement? THIS IS INFURIATING. INFURIATING AF. I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS A METRO CITY THING OR ITS EVERYWHERE. Everyone expects a tip these days. Yesterday the gas cylinder anna came to deliver the cylinder, and it was Rs.818. Since I didn't have exact change (as my mom used to pay regularly), I paid him 900 and was expecting 80rs back or expect him to say that he didn't have change. He gave me back only 40rs and when I asked him, he said "Amma epavume kudupanga pa enaku". Now... 3 14 replies
Obscure Girl Baby Names? My wife and I are expecting a baby girl in February, and we’re on the hunt for the perfect name. We’re looking for fairly obscure names that stand out. While we’re not particularly religious, we’ve been exploring names from the Lalitha Sahasranamam for inspiration. We’d love to hear suggestions for other unique girl names, especially if they have beautiful meanings or cultural significance. Any other recommendations for resources to explore more obscure names would also be greatly appreciated! 5 20 replies
TNPSC grp 2 exam resources and opinions I'm trying to aim for this exam in 2025 and want to know if anyone actually uses the books in connemara or anna centenary library. Do you use your own materials or go to public libraries as self learner? Also what's your opinion about starting the prep for TNPSC group 2 after quitting a 9 to 6 job as a graphic designer? 2 1 replies
Don't go to Chromepet cultural academy! Last week I went to go see a drama of a friend who invited me and said that entry was free for all. When I went with family, we all just went past the gate to get blocked by a guy who asked for the ticket, I didn't feel like calling my friend to get entry for all 5 of us, so I asked, how much? He said 100. I gave him 500 (no UPI obviously), thinking I could least do that since drama was dying. He teared up... 1 4 replies
Please don't order products from Instagram or Facebook!!!! I work for a logistics company and in the last two months we have been slammed by plenty of fake shipments. Yeah, the ads on instagram offers cheap price for a kurti, you order it and will end up with only dirty jattis from vadakkans. One you paid for it and the delivery agent closed the order, there is no way to get your money back. Threatening the delivery person with legal action or violence is useless. I'm not saying that all the products that are being advertised are... 4 16 replies
Your thoughts on Prestige Windsor Park Vanagaram? Hello Chennai Makkale! Would like to know your opinions on the gated community, Prestige Windsor Park located in Vanagaram. I heard it's a fairly new community and is located opposite the Vanagaram fish market (which I'm ok with). I'm also aware about the traffic in the area which I'm also ok with. Anyone staying there or knows someone staying there kindly share your thoughts on the place. Thank you! 5 0 replies
Sometimes…. I dont know often i feel depressed and dont know whether i die today and tomorrow. How u cope with depression ? 2 4 replies
Chennai Book Fair Haul Wasn’t able to visit all the stalls but damn, super happy with the haul this year, wish I had the dough to buy manga too 🥶 4 11 replies
Ola vs uber I feel uber drivers are polite (or manageable) when compared to ola. Is it only me? And price is also less in uber compared to ola. I take uber/ola auto from time to time, there are many times I felt ola drivers are hostile. I don't know if it is just my mindset. So last week my family came over, I took them to a mall. From home we booked uber cab he was friendly and he didn't mind our noisy kids (surprisingly.. even if he said something it... 1 5 replies
Your top 3 briyanis I'll give a bias to where I'm from and I wish everyone does too. Let's all give the recognition the best Briyani outlets have got. In here, I'm not talking about ambience, value for money, or any other Briyanis apart from Chicken. 1) SS Hyderabadi - talks about bias and proceeds with SS, but IMO nothing comes close to their briyani. 2) Rawther Briyani - Keelkattalai bus stand opposite - so flavourful briyani, good quantity and doesn't do anything to your tummy later. 3) Midnight Briyani - Kauvery hospital... 2 20 replies
Travelled with guilt This incident happened last week of my journey I travelled from Kerala to Chennai with my wife and 3y old kid in 3AC. We didn’t get Lb when booked, both of our seats were upper. I was planned to make m kid sleep next to me and didn’t want to ask anyone for Lb switch. After boarding, I made the berth ready to sleep and seated in the lb for a while, my wife was talking with another co-passenger in side lower who also had kid. Wife suggested me... 1 13 replies
Brod Bakery - Kladkakka | Best Chocolate Cake Pic 1 - Tosca Cake and Kladkakka - this was brilliant, one of the few chocolate cakes that I've liked (this is a Swedish inspired bakery). The Tosca Cake was great too! Pic 2 - From the top - Basque Cheesecake, Princess Cake, Brie & Onion Jam Sandwich and Americano. Excellent fare, pity we couldn't spend more time there. On our list whenever we visit Chennai. 4 2 replies
Drop Reliable and trustworthy PC parts Stores in Chennai. Only if you've purchased a whole pc set from them please. Post your specs you're purchased Cpu // ram // storage // graphics card // motherboard // psu // cooler . 3 9 replies
Service Charge in Restaurants My friend and I went to this restaurant in Chetpet - Kailash Parbat. My friend insisted he’ll pay for the bill. I wanted to make sure we are billed for the items we ordered when I noticed that we were charged 10% service tax. My friend enquired (in Hindi) regarding those charges to which without hesitation they said it’s optional and agreed to take it off the bill. Does this happen in all restaurants you visit? Is this even legal? 3 9 replies
Bucket and mugs in star hotels Honest question!!! Can I request bucket or atleast mug in 4 or 5 star hotels or is it weird ? I really feel embarassed to even ask them ,idk it's not like I'm doing something wrong but I feel embarassed. Will my request be considered by the hotel??!! 4 16 replies
RTO delay of Ather 450X I booked an Ather 450x which was supposed to be arriving today (2nd Jan) but the dealer said that they took it to RTO but since its a new year, the number series for the number plate has expired, RTO didn't even look at any vehicle today for the registration and that they will do the process tomorrow. I booked the bike on 18th Dec, 2024 stating that the bike will be delivered on 26th but again delay due to the color i mentioned not being available. After 26th,... 5 1 replies
Any tips on how to change mindset and be productive is welcome I will cut right to the chase. I took a resolution for this year to be more productive and get a better job than the shit one I am stuck with. Last year I tried to be productive by trying to achieve small goals but I failed and the only thing I actually did consistently was going to the gym, other than that I didnt learn any career uplifting skills or anything that would've made me a productive person. I watched tons of productivity videos, yapped to my friends,... 1 2 replies
Proposal ideas in Chennai? Hi makkale, I'm planning to propose to my girlfriend (she's from Chennai) in a couple of months. I haven't lived in Chennai for a long time and I'm not very knowledgeable of nice places. Can anyone help to suggest some nice places or ways to propose? (Preferably not too far from city area would be nice! Also preferably not anything too expensive!) TIA people <3 2 2 replies
