Snaps during my cycle ride

Series of shots when I reached "The End Point", Manipal. The view was marvelous. The sun was hiding behind the clouds, which I mistook for sunset. The reflection of sun from the sea also can be seen.

I think this an abandoned tile factory in Manipal, but the chimney is beautiful.

MIT (Manipal Institute of Technology) swimming pool, with the umbrella, over which the water splashes and get energized. Favorite spot for sparrows and crows to quench their thirst.

Hello KMC, phone in program on AIR, Mangalore

Me, Dr. Aswini and Dr. Sivasankar started off from Manipal, at 5.30pm. Our destination was AIR, Mangalore. The road after Surathkal was very bumpy. We reached Mangalore at around 7pm. We took a right turn from Kadri circle. Found huge gate of AIR. The gate was half open. Our car could just pass through the gap provided. The security personnel gave a uninviting welcome.
We had a warm reception by the duty officer. Florin Roche was on duty that time and she would be conducting the talk show. Oh I forgot to tell you, we are going to witness a live phone in program by my friends. In her room one Philips radio was constantly clattering. That is giving her update of the programs going on air.

At sharp 7.45pm we were led to the studio. I was made to sit in the control room next to the recording area, along with engineer. They checked the mics, adjusted the sound level, saw whether the telephone lines are working fine. Announcer, from a different studio told the listeners about the coming program.
Exactly at 8pm they were on air. The moment clock struck 8, phone calls started piling. One by one was attended by a person in the control room. Instructions were given to the caller to make the question to be asked to the doctor as short as possible and relevant.
The program went on very well. The presenters came out beaming. We thanked her and others. Went to a hotel and had dinner, which was tasty even though the serving was in snail pace.
We came back to Manipal at around 11.50pm. I went in to a good sleep immediately.