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Origins:- Born in Bangalore, India to lovely mom and dad on the Autumn Equinox of 1980, bred in Bangalore and rest of India.

Academia :- Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, followed by a research based Masters degree in Automotive Engineering, specialising in Computational Fluid Dynamics shortly and sweetly known as CFD. Now dun be put off by all these geeky terms, the fun bit follows. Else if your patience is a lil iffy, scroll str8 down.

Paying The Bills:- Working as a CFD applications engineer with a consultancy in Greater Manchester. Skills include proficiency in Ansys family of Design and Analysis codes like Workbench, Multiphysics, CFX, FLuent & Gambit and ICEM CFD. I also work on FEA problems in addition to CFD. Oh and I must tell you that I look forward to Monday mornings. For me, this is in a way a chlidhood dream come true. Designing and analysing mechanical engineering marvels of today and tomorro gives me a kick. This passion towards the work is more than 12 seasons of enthusiasm towards Formula One and fascination, infatuation, inebriation and exhilaration caused by excessive indulgence in cars and motorsport. Loyalty in all those twelve years has been towards only one marque, the one and only Ferrari.

For Kicks:- I do a lot in my pastime like dancing Salsa, Merengue and Cha Cha Cha, cooking, photography, writing, reading, watching films(collecting DVDs) going to the cinema, drinking and of course listening to Rock(floyd, doors, led-zep, the boss, dire straits, acdc), Country, Latin and some Indian bands and composers. Bollywood music is a strict no-no, esp the likes of Anu Malik, Himesh Reshammiya, Jatin-Lalit et al. Love films by Danny Boyle, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Alfred Hitchcock, Guy Ritchie, Roman Polanski, Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Brian De Palma, Oliver Stone amongst others and of course Mani Ratnam - The Indian Genius. I have lot of fav films so m not gonna name them here, same with books, songs etc. I also watch football and rugby union extensively. Ive been an ardent supporter of Manchester United since 1995-96 and been following the fortunes of rugby union team, Sale Sharks of the Guinness Premiership since I moved to Manchester.

Thats me in a nutshell, or a bombshell(if that felt like an explosive profile). If you need to know more... ask!!!

raam's Recent Articles

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Michael Owen of Manchester United celebrates scoring the winning goal in injury time during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on September 20, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Manchester Derby: Owen Powers United Home But the Season Starts Tomorrow

Published about 1 month ago
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Sir Alex Ferguson the Manchester United manager looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at White Hart Lane on September 12, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Will Manchester United Rewrite History And Make It Four In A Row?

Published about 1 month ago
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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 24: Adrian Sutil of Germany and Force India drives during practice for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring on July 24, 2009 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Formula One is Not a Sport But Entertainment: What Do You Think?

Published 2 months ago
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Burnley Manager Owen Coyle screams instructions from the sidelines during the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor on August 19, 2009 in Burnley, England. (Photoby Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Memories Of A Day On Which A 3 Decade Old Score Was Settled

Published 2 months ago
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illya mclellan responded to a comment on Ryan Giggs: The True United Timewarp
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raam shanker has picked Ryan Giggs: The True United Timewarp as a favorite article
raam shanker has picked Ryan Giggs: The True United Timewarp as a favorite article
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raam shanker responded to a comment on Cristiano Ronaldo Will Never Be a Manchester United Legend

The Short List What raam thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Alessandro Del Piero, Baichung Bhutia, Jason Robinson, Johnny Wilkinson, Brian Habana
Favorite Sports Teams

Manchester United, Ferrari, Sale Sharks, Bangalore Hi-Fliers, Indian National Football Team, Force India Formula One Team
Favorite Coaches

Sir Alex Ferguson
All Time Sports Moment

United winning the 1999 treble, Micheal Schumacher clinching the drivers' and constructors' title for Ferrari in 2000.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Manchester United v/s Newcastle United, Jan 15th 2008 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Result : Manchester United won 6-0.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Schumacher's 7 titles, United's 10 and counting premiership wins
Ruth or Mays?

???
Unitas or Montana?

???
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

???
Pele or Maradona?

both
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tough one....why not Faldo, Monty, Clarke, Garcia, Poulter?
Petty or Earnhardt?

Neither
Schumacher or Senna?

Both
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

???

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by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by Miles
about 1 month ago

Have a look at my latest article, 'Cristiano Ronaldo will never be a Manchester United legend' and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258809-cristiano-ronaldo-will-never-be-a-manchester-united-legend

Miles
by Ankit
6 months ago

Hey mate check out my latest article questioning Indias love for cricket

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157598-does-the-indian-public-truly-love-cricket
by Barney
6 months ago

Remembering the 96...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156467-remembering-hillsborough-youll-never-walk-alone
by Goutham
6 months ago

Hello bro..i published the second part of the funniest soccer quotes ever.,..so pls have a look and give your opinion..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155881-funniest-soccer-quotes-ever-pt-2
by Willie
7 months ago

Thanks for the POTD Raam, appreciate it.

Regards,

Willie
by Guido
about 1 year ago

You're welcome. Hope you liked the edits.
by Michelle
about 1 year ago

The captain of the Indian football team... A nominee for "Indian Of the Year" and the future of Indian Football... Baichung Bhutia
What do you think? Will India ever make it to the World Cup?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/67251-baichung-bhutia-our-captain-indian-footballs-pride

cheers x
by Farooq
about 1 year ago

Hey! Im back with a new Article!

Arsenal? Do you think they are legit contenders?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/67006-why-this-arsenal-team-are-legit-contenders

Check it out!

Thanks, Farooq.
by Ricky
about 1 year ago

Professional Football: The Chase of An Impossible Dream?

For every one of the 13 million people playing football unprofessionally in the UK, the possibility of professional contracts with professional clubs is a very real possibility for some. But of those with the talent to play our beautiful game, how many are chasing an impossible dream?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/66021-professional-football-the-chase-of-an-impossible-dream

Check out my latest article, I'm sure you'll have an opinion!

Ricky
by S
about 1 year ago

Great article mate.
I'm just trying to say what people around here say with my comments.
Also I sometimes try to put a different spin on certain things.
by Brandon
about 1 year ago

FIFA 09 VS Pro Evolution Soccer 2009

Which One Takes Your Pick?

It's Time To Decide!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65141-fifa-09-vs-pes-2009-which-one-takes-your-pick

Brandon
by Shyam
about 1 year ago

Not a problem raam - just so you know, I wrote an article about the same issue a while back..

You can check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/36159-world-football-the-real-problem-with-football-and-india

Shyam.
by Ricky
about 1 year ago

Thanks a lot for the favourite pick, really appreciate it!

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