Kodaikanal Bridge Club conducted its annual bridge tournament after a gap of 3 years. I was somehow attracted to this event, primarily because I had never visited the hill station before. I also found in Raghu, who has slowly become a good friend of mine a great companion to share this journey with. We played […]
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen After a gap of two years (or is it 3?), the much sought after Kodai Bridge is back! Thanks to Dr Ravi Ramamurthy and the organising team of Kodai Club. They ensure you have nice ambience, quiet and enjoyable game, delectable gastronomic experience et al. As the altitude gains,
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen Whoever invented this game must have been a simpleton with a complex mind-set!. It is all about 2 colors, 3 gunas and 4 suits. Black & Red in pointed or rounded suits by a vast humanity classified into 3 Gunas – Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. What are these Gunas,
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen It is confirmed without a recourse to appeal. Yes, you are an addict alright, with no cure in sight 😢 It is like you are sitting on a Bar stool, trying to decipher which poison to choose from the shelf! There are pluses and minuses for both versions, obviously.
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Simon Stocken “I made this video around 3 years ago. Basically a promotion video to attract kids and younger people to the game. Trainers may consider using this as part of their ammunition to do so” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAikczU7vyw Disclaimer : All opinions are entirely those of the author and are no reflection of the views
V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen The sleepy little town of Alleppey suddenly woke up last weekend with a boat load of noisy Bridge players 🙂. The occasion? Golden Jubilee of the NC John memorial – 50th edition – sponsored, organised and facilitated by NCJ John ( pet name “Kuttappan” alias “Kuttappayi” – of late
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The FNCC championships in Hyderabad concluded successfully yesterday. Here are a few reflections (all my own work). First, the encomiums. The hospitality at the event was tremendous. Not enough can be said about the quality and food offered here. Indeed, if one compares it to other events featuring ranking points (for teams), this is arguably
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen Learning never ends, is a wise old tenet. How true! It is no different in the game of bridge. When you think you know everything you need to know, something new pops up to confront you 😢 Just recently – yesterday to be precise – I learnt something. “A
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The Ladies National Championships concluded yesterday. Here are a few observations and thoughts (all my own work). To be perfectly honest, I would not have written on the topic. One of my friends bemoaned the lack of coverage of this event and she has promised to write about it later. I look forward to her
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Priyanka Gulati and Simon Stocken The Willingdon Club personifies old world charm and sporting leisure, and evokes a sense of warmth, nostalgia and recreation. This marvelous establishment not only symbolizes the grandeur and wealth of the British Empire, but also the history and culture left over for us to enjoy. In 1918 Lord Willingdon, the
