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Mathew Thomas
1 year
Apple Stores in India Earned Rs 22-25 crore per month per store Pays Rs 40 lakh rent per store Highest electronics retailer in India by revenue Apple BKC saw Rs 10 crore sales on the first day The two stores had 6,000 footfalls each on opening day
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A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation. The music legend Sir Paul McCartney using public transport. Courtesy : @alvinfoo
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Tamil Nadu produces more wind power than Sweden or Denmark TN's wind turbines can produce 10% more electricity than Sweden. A third more wind power than Denmark. Source : World Economic Forum
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#Life transformation.😁.Lost 50 kg in an year and then gained some back over the years .The last 6 months used to shape up steadily & sensibly like @SandeepMall has advised 🙏 @Subytweets @Mohan_Rngnathan 2003 2020 50 kg lighter & 16” off the waist 😅
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Mathew Thomas
6 years
Such exhorbitant rates at #sagar ratna.Didn’t see the menu card before ordering. Wonder when they became so expensive or was it like this ?. Felt bad that I didn’t check the prices before order . A fair price would be a third of this 😕 @ndcnn @ramask @RKRadhakrishn @imoneypenny
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
@shukla_tarun @blkahn @Mohan_Rngnathan Yes Tarun . Indiscrimate construction over water bodies , marshland , no rainwater harvesting plans. Deep borewell .. it is truly a man made disaster .
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
Life Story 1 : Lost 50 kilograms & 16 inches off the waist in a year. Over the next 16 years gradually gained back around 17 kg . #transformation . Decided to undertake my second journey .Nothing is #impossible 2003 ( 140 kg/54") 2004 (90 kg/38")
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
A pleasant surprise meeting @vishy64theking at #chennai airport . Good start to the day !
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
#chennai .Completing 40 years in this wonderful city which is home now. High School,college & now work except for a year in blr .Lived in Kilpauk , Aynavaram, Koyambedu, Aminjikarai, Nungambakkam & injambakkam. Grateful to this city for what I’m today Shaped me in all ways 😀🙏
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Mathew Thomas
7 years
Lovely & hilarious piece by @ShashiTharoor on interpretations of the "English language"in the @TheWeek @JayasreeVijayan @MATTSMATTS @ramask
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
@dinakaran The attire is just too amusing ..
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Mathew Thomas
6 years
Disturbed hearing a prayer in church referring to the unhappiness of the judgement of article 377 & then a bishop being protected by the # church with silence despite a rape. Double standard isn’t fair. @vocalanesthesia @Subytweets @anna_isaac @dhanyarajendran @anitanairauthor
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
My better half turns 50 ! Strawberry pie made by the younger one for her mother . ! It was yummy indeed … #birthdaygirl #strawberry
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Older one turned 24. Her younger sister baked a delicious strawberry cheese cake .Time just flies. Remember holding her for the first time.. 😊..
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
Been living in Chennai for decades . Never had a meal at #annalakshmi . The restaurant was full. Enjoyed the service , suggestions on the food to be ordered . Ticked off on my to do list .
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
How lucky we were ! 😂 💯 ⁦ @maxxgrouch ⁩ ⁦ @johnsunders ⁩ ⁦ @sarvarta ⁩ ⁦ @Subytweets ⁩ ⁦ @NarendranKs ⁩ ⁦ @AparnaKarthi ⁩ ⁦ @latasrinivasan ⁩ ⁦ @DPrasanthNair ⁩ ( received via WA) ⁦ @apster_george ⁩ ⁦ @tellgeorge
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Mathew Thomas
6 years
Landed in to raining Mumbai by @airindiain . What a perfect landing despite the weather. One just realises what an underrated airline our national carrier is , battling to survive despite such experience & talent . @hariharr @ndcnn @ramask @DPrasanthNair @jaijit @s_v_g
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Extremely impressed with the SUV proving track of @MahindraRise at #Mangal near kancheepuram.. The track has the facilities to test under various conditions.This is a view of the high speed parabolic track . built indigenously & in good time as well . time well spent .
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
TN engineer restored 142 lakes in India Nirmal Raghavan 35 year old MEGA Foundation From Nadiyam village, Thanjavur Returned from Dubai 5 years ago Projects are on in J&K, Haryana, AP Will restore all dried-up lakes Will replicate in Kenya
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
Life story 2 : Reduced 21 kg & 8 inches off the waist over the past 8 months ,during the WFH / Lockdown. Loss of 53 kg and 22 inches from my peak . #Life did give me a second chance. 🙏 #transformation 2019 (107/42') 2020 (87/34")
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
Restored a 1955 Rolex owned by my grandfather which was a hand me down . Happy about the outcome .Holds a lot of sentimental value. Took a bit of time due to the lockdown & parts sourcing , but all’s well that ends well
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Completed 30 years in the Indian IT industry across #godrej #tataunisys #wipro #Oracle #SAP #EY #Siemens . Ever Grateful to my mentors & colleagues who helped me through the journey & sincere thanks to my detractors who inspired me to walk the extra mile.The best is yet to come !
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
A strange but a happy coincidence: 1992 - Topped college in Mechanical Engineering & Ranked 6th in the university . Circa: 2020: daughter : Topped college in Computer science Engineering & Ranked 6th in the university 😀 @apster_george @tellgeorge
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
It was an honour to share stage this morning (November 8, 2022) at TIDEL Park with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. MK Stalin and other dignitaries at the Conclave on Industry 4.0 where the TANSAM (Tamil Nadu Smart and Advanced Manufacturing Centre) was inaugurated. (1/2)
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2 years
#LIVE : தொழில் வளர்ச்சி 4.0 மாநாட்டில் சிறப்புரை
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Mathew Thomas
7 years
@Actor_Siddharth saw #aval . Great show by you & #andreajeremiah . Slick movie. The locales were exotic. Wonder where was this shot ? Think true india horror genre has come of age. Loved the story behind #Etaki & “ thank the devil “ in the opening credits . Keep going . Good luck
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Complete 40 years in Madras / Chennai. Continue to love this wonderful city unconditionally. Has made me personally & professionally. #Madras383 #ChennaiDay #NammaChennaiSingaraChennai . Thank you
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
Name the “TN government official “who demanded the bribe as well ?
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
A Proud moment for the uncle. My niece Andrea Kurian has won the women’s title in #Kerala at the state #badminton ranking tourney . She is also the under 17 champion.more power to her . @pendown @Pro_Bharati @bindiyannsmitha @soulonatraipse @iamrijoy @dhanyarajendran
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Mathew Thomas
1 month
#ChennaiAirport , please make it #easy and #friendly for passengers who are arriving tired after a flight. Have to board a #cab on #arrival at #ChennaiAirport ? Brace for a long walk
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Mathew Thomas
10 months
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
India's 10,000 forgotten mansions 73 villages Chettinad region. Symbolic of the wealth of Nattukottai Chettiars Local architecture with outside influences, yet reflect the culture Some mansions have aged. Some owners are working to preserve the legacy
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
Ram Shriram Founder Sherpalo Ventures, 2000 Grew up in Chennai Started Junglee Acquired for $185 million by Amazon in 1998 Early investor & founding board member at Google Gave Sergey Brin and Larry Page $0.5 million Net worth of over Rs. 19,600 crore
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Lunch today by the daughters. Pork ribs,corn. mashed potatoes , mushroom sauce , sautéed vegetables , toasted bread with cheese . Absolutely 👍
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
@shailajateacher Remembering Sister Lini Puthussery at this time . Salute to her . A tribute from the @TheEconomist June 2018 issue . Salute 🙏🙏
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
So true ! received it via WA
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Bengaluru’s Glen’s Bakehouse arrives in Chennai bringing with it red velvet cupcakes, pizzas and pot pies Anna Nagar. Known for sourdough pizza, red velvet cupcake and pastry, mousse cake, blueberry cheesecake, lasagna, pot pies and Glen’s signature coffee
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
A view from in all 4 directions ( N,S,E W) #bay of Bengal # seaside #injambakkam #chennai . Photo courtesy by our own aviator Capt @Mohan_Rngnathan . Sir ,Couldn’t resist posting @Subytweets @maxxgrouch @sarvarta @ChennaiRains @sang1983 @selvamraja @diparamakrishna @uma_umamirun
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
Sunday Breakfast at #Mayur cafe on spurtank road #chennai which is an outlet of #annalakshmi . Ordered a breakfast combo .Tasty. Good service . A Puri , a mini dosa & a mini coffee in addition to the click . Reasonably priced . @ramask @narayananh @vinayaravind @Mohan_Rngnathan
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
Today’s lunch on @airvistara from DEL- MAA . I chose the vegetarian option Good service as well ! Topped it with @Starbucks 😀
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
@netshrink Here you go !
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary earlier in the week. The Family wanted to fit us “ together “in to a “peak size pant from my 2003 days .Was fun & gave us a perspective.Even the T shirt is a blast from the past 😀.The girls ordered cake from Nikki’s bakry.”Two “in one 😀
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
3 golden retrievers posing for the camera with their kitten friend. Source : @EvanKirstel
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
The mess in the taxi lane that is #chennai airport today when I landed @aaichnairport . @Southern_Citizn @srini091 😡
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Phew .. 😌 @ChennaiRains .
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
Getting back to the city . The sea to land , the clouds 👍.. . Looked beautiful. a few clicks showing the transition ... #Chennai @Mohan_Rngnathan @Subytweets @ChennaiRains @selvamraja @lakshmisharath @latasrinivasan @sang1983 @imoneypenny @SunithaSekar @diparamakrishna
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Me many moons ago along with my younger one 😀😀.. I love the look captured by the wife .. we are watching some old videos & she couldn’t stop laughing seeing me
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
A click on the Delhi - Chennai @airvistara evening service . Almost A full flight ( full Business class & Economy almost full and 60% in premium economy) . A lovely dessert ( apple pie & custard ) 😀.. @Mohan_Rngnathan @shukla_tarun
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
Our kitchen garden is helping us through this #CoronavirusLockdown green tomatoes , spinach , broccoli, ladies finger ... @apster_george @tellgeorge @imoneypenny @ndcnn @saffrontrail @Mohan_Rngnathan
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Salil Parekh. CEO & MD, Infosys His package is Rs 21 lakh per day One of the highest paid CEOs in the world. In 2022, his salary increased by 88% Annual compensation had been Rs 42.50 crore. After hike, salary package was Rs 79.75 crore
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
Complete an year of #barefoot #beach running. Around ~ 1600 km , lost around 25 kg , naturally pedicured feet ,strengthening ankles running on slopes, Helped beach cleaning (Alcohol bottles / plastics ) ,enjoyed seeing people capturing their moments via selfies / professionals.
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Photos from the TANSAM Centre inauguration this morning.
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
#Chennai from the sky around 3 pm today , around 5 minutes after take off .. the lakes .. @UpdatesChennai @Mohan_Rngnathan @mycitychennai @WeAreChennai
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Meet my new friend #zorro .. 🤣. An absolutely loveable gentle giant
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
I thought that I had seen it all till this 😂. Found After the security check at @aaichnairport . I asked @CISFHQrs if they were so tough that pax left his pants behind 😂 @Mohan_Rngnathan @Subytweets @SunithaSekar @SiddharthPTOI @RKRadhakrishn @dhanyarajendran @shukla_tarun
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
#Kottayam #heritage #serenity a place I can call home in Puthupally Spending a peaceful Sunday after a hectic road journey. Nothing like green to soothe ones’s eyes. These stones & pillars can talk of almost 200 years of family history .
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
KM Mammen Mappillai Founder MRF One of the largest tyre manufacturing companies in the world Sold balloons on the streets in 1946 Slept on the floors of St. Thomas Hall Market cap Rs 36,000 crore Revenue Rs. 19,633.7 crores 18,000 employees
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1 year
Nina Kothari. Chairman Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Chennai Sister of Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani Runs Rs 333 crore worth company Net worth : Rs. 52.4 crore Founded Javagreen coffee franchise Expanded to Petrochemicals and Safe Deposits
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Lunch today #kottayam #puthupally #karimeen #kumarakom . The sis in law & bro in laws decided that thier younger bro in law needed to enjoy his fish 😀😀. Outstanding fare .. fresh catch from Kumarakom …..
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Complete my second year of #barefoot #beach running/ walking .Around ~ 3500 km over 2 yrs , helped maintain my weight & fitness,Saline pedicure for the feet.continue beach cleaning ( Alcohol bottles /plastics ) .My humblest thanks to the ocean goddess for the yr that went by
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
Easter lunch after a 50 day lent . Chicken biriyani & accompaniments , bread & cutlets . Finished with a blueberry cheese cake .All cooked by the younger daughter . @selvamraja @Subytweets @Mohan_Rngnathan @soulonatraipse @ElmaGoldwyn @vocalanesthesia @apster_george @tellgeorge
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
Chennai to Delhi @airvistara late morning flight today was almost a full one. Biz class was full & economy ( 90%) and premium economy at 50% . The meal in premium economy was filling as well 😊 @shukla_tarun . Good efficient service onboard .
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Mathew Thomas
7 years
Had a tasty breakfast with @ramask at #achararapakkam on the #chennai - trichy highway .(100 km from chennai ) Visited after 20 years. No change in taste .Traditions & taste still maintained . The flyover has made it less prominent.but loyals still stop over @vasudevan_k
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
17 years back .. Chennai #tsunami . Can’t ever forget . Can’t even believe that this happened in this ocean 😷. Looks so serene & calm
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
Daybreak #Hawaii
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
Such a powerful image . shows that irrespective of the industry/business you are in.. results are seen if you stand with the customer and show them empathy. Pic & words courtesy @ramask . Couldn’t agree more . Age is no bar . It is just a number . @SuprakashCee @Subytweets
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
After a bath.. #oreo . Sunbathing 🤣🤣
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
My post on the launch of the Government of Tamil Nadu’s TANSAM (Tamil Nadu Smart and Advanced Manufacturing Centre), powered by Siemens and partnering with Broadline Computer Systems. #TANSAM #Siemens175 #TNGovt . #TNIndustrial #TANCOE #SkillDevelopment #Academics #Broadline #TIDCO
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
Some “ moves” on the beach by the younger one 😀 I feel that my stretches for the week are done after seeing this 🙏. @AparnaKarthi @softgrowl @Mohan_Rngnathan @Subytweets @anuradhakurup @ndcnn @namitaj68 @uma_umamirun @MysticHeretica @bindiyannsmitha @uncagedvini @NarendranKs
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Mathew Thomas
5 years
My nephew’s primary school teacher’s farewell mail to his students & parents .Really touched. So meaningful & relevant today . @apster_george @tellgeorge @Subytweets @UshyMohanDas @tinucherian @MGNTheTwin @ramask @ndcnn @vocalanesthesia @JoseyJohn @latasrinivasan @imoneypenny
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Age may add wrinkles to the skin, but music adds rhythm to the heart, creating a melody that defies time. @Mohan_Rngnathan then & now .., always strumming . Keep going sir ! You inspire us everyday with your thoughts , insights & pictures ! 👍💪👏
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Mathew Thomas
6 years
All in a few weeks work 😊# #squirrel activities.Alvin decided to build his own bedroom.Used a floor mat as the building block. Transported shred by shred to the curtain to create his room 😂 . @ndcnn @anna_isaac @apster_george @Koksalakn @rama_rajeswari @ramask @Subytweets
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Mathew Thomas
1 year
#ChennaiAirport . Awaiting inauguration ! 😊 #touchdown
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
Saturday morning project : feeling old , yet happy .daughters asked me teach them to ride my @royalenfield . Thankfully both handling it adeptly despite the weight & the gear system . Taught them the art of a kickstart & putting it on the main stand using the side one 😊
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
The A380 is really massive . 426 pax in economy with 10 crew , 74 in business with 9 crew , 14 in first class with 4 crew & 4 pilots So ~514 pax on this configuration. @emirates . A smooth flight with excellent service from SFO to DXB . Hopefully the last leg is smooth as well
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Mathew Thomas
7 years
@CharouRathore @kunalkamra88 I just fell off the chair laughing 😂😂😂 after the special effects and the music background.
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Blessed to have had the opportunity to visit the #goldentemple #Amritsar and pray at the sanctum .A wonderful experience indeed. So well managed despite the hordes of visitors @GoldenTempleInd @SGPCAmritsar 🙏.
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Mathew Thomas
3 years
A baked mango cheese cake . Dessert after lunch today . Courtesy my daughters. 😜 , as delicious as it looks @soulonatraipse @maxxgrouch @Mohan_Rngnathan @Subytweets @apster_george @NarendranKs @tellgeorge @vocalanesthesia
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Mathew Thomas
4 years
Seen 3 movies of @NameisNani . #V , #gang leader & #Jersey . Not a regular Telugu film watcher .But he has become a favorite at home . Keep going ! 👍 The ability to watch & appreciate films in all languages is possible due to OTT platforms. Availability of the movie & subtitles
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
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5 years
My father joined the Indian railway service of Mechanical engineers ( IRSME ) in 1973. He attended the get together last evening at #ICF club in #perambur . 47 years as a railway mechanical engineer 👍! @rananth @rajtoday @johnsunders @apster_george @tellgeorge @sunilbajpai
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Mathew Thomas
2 years
Air India to buy 500 aircraft. Mother of all aviation deals 430 narrowbody aircraft 70 widebody aircraft Will be delivered to the airline over the next seven to eight years.
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