About 4 or 5 years ago, there was a terrible storm that resulted in a fire in his lab. It disappeared in an instant. On the one hand, it was a fast track for spring cleaning - there was TTL chip catalogs from the 70s. On the other hand, his life's work went up in literal smoke. I visited him just after the fire. Discussing the way to move forward, I jokingly suggested he just press the reset button and move on. Without my advice, he would have done it anyway - but he has cited this quote in his web history. Being a part of Krishnan's group is a big-time gift!
The first surprise was the absence of chaos on the road from Thiravanmiyur to the main Adyar road. Look - lane markers and vehicles within their lanes.
The main Adyar road has been widened - but trees are untouchable. So about 1/2 meter before the tree is a warning sign. A bit late - but nevertheless its there
Here is Krishan and his current students
and Krishnan
On his moped, he dropped me off in Adyar. I was looking for a DVD, Water, which was sort of forbidden in India, but was finally going to be shown in March. It is available from Amazon. It was time to eat - and my favorite place was gone. So I chanced Hotel Runs. Famous for the double meaning of its name
I managed to enjoy lunch - and then walked past the Adyar Bakery - a favorite stop for Ellen and myself
This guy looks like a shoe repairman. But everyone knows that shoe repairmen have their own shops. He is actually a US intelligence agent in disguise - keeping his finger on the pulse of Bush's policies as the ripple across India.
Then the main Adyar light - just in time to view the start of the every-3-minute-race.
And of course, if you make it this far after dining at Hotel Runs - you can find a room for the night. However, be sure to pick up a tube or two of Odomos - a very effective mosquito repellant - not available in the US.
And then going home - and viewing the efficiency of parking in Chennai. What a clever way to save space. Just use enough of the street to park one wheel.
C. Frank Starmer