Tag Archives: Madras

The Man Who Knew Infinity. . . . . . a film

Posted on September 3, 2016 by annetbell

Mathematics is not the topic most people would prefer as a  film topic, right?  Well, Matthew Brown, who directed, worked for 10 years with mathematics experts to insure the proofs and theories were correct and that the audience would not … Continue reading →

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Chennai, India St. Thomas Cathedral and Shiva

Posted on July 23, 2014 by annetbell

 ← Temple Towns in the South of India Jungle Boat → St Thomas Cathedral, Chennai Originally Posted on April 23, 2013by annetbell Namaste! Thomas, the saint of doubters, is depicted in Caravaggio’s vivid  painting at the moment of his  belief of the resurrection  of Christ as he  inserted his finger  into … Continue reading →

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Chennai Building Collapse

Posted on July 1, 2014 by annetbell

This tragedy happened  last weekend and the pictures brought back memories of seeing construction in India. The bamboo sticks are used for scaffolding, and my  architect assured me that they are very strong.  But to hold up a building of … Continue reading →

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St Thomas Mount, Chennai

Posted on April 23, 2013 by annetbell

Thomas, the saint of doubters, is depicted in Caravaggio’s vivid  painting at the moment of his  belief of the resurrection as his finger is inserted into the wound on Christ’s side.Thomas  was the first missionary for Christ in India where he served, was martyred, and buried … Continue reading →

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