Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It is also known as the Blue City as most of the houses in the old city are in shades of blue. Your Jodhpur trip will become interesting, due to the amazing forts, palaces, temples havelis, fabrics, handicrafts and cuisines there. The architecture and history of Jodhpur takes you back to the royal courts of Rajasthan which makes it a popular tourist destination. [scrollGallery id=13] Read more
I think it would be unfair on my part if I do not acknowledge the excellent Singapore Airport. It is surely one of a kind. Every terminal has some interesting gardens, with themes and also interesting fauna, and even fishes and butterflies. First of all, if you are a vegetarian like me and crave for the Indian food every now and then, go to the 3 level of Terminal 2 or 3 and you will find “Kaveri – Indian Vegetarian”.... Read more
Singapore is a very green and clean city. I took a short hour and a half tour of the city, courtesy the airport tours. The Guide was knowledgeable and funny and very engaging. I took some pictures in the city. Some of the sites are spectacular though. [scrollGallery id=11] Read more
I landed in Singapore early in the morning around 7 am. It was foggy to begin with, and after a long over 20 hours of a flight stopping in Moscow, Russia; this was a welcome stop. I still have some hours of flying time to get to the Motherland. But that won’t be until 7 pm in the evening. I have a full 12 hours to myself. Why not explore Singapore? So, I quickly went to the Ambassador Transit Hotel,... Read more
Here is a great compilation of the best songs of Rajesh Khanna in a two part series. Enjoy today as the superstar, the heart-throb of millions – now and in his hey day – is no more. Part 2 Read more
Rajesh Khanna is no more. He is said to be the first real Superstar that Bollywood has seen. The hysteria over him was unprecedented, and probably never seen again. Even the great Amitabh Bachchan, who started his journey to stardom from movies with Rajesh Khanna, once said: “I got famous purely because I was working with Rajesh Khanna in ‘Anand’. People asked me questions like, ‘How is he to look at? What does he do?’ Today, he passed away in the presence... Read more
Media shamefully in India goes after the TRPs. News is broadcast as if it is some drama. The protagonists in the news also are treated with the same frivolousness. Remember Barkha Dutt asking a man outside of the Oberoi Hotel during the 26/11 attacks, whose wife was caught inside the hotel – “How are you feeling”?? She went onto announce the room where his wife was holed up in – to the benefit of the terrorists. But that incident is... Read more
In Guwahati, Assam a young girl, student of class 11th was publicly molested by men – young and old – in full view. They were ostensibly playing vigilantes and had access to a girl who wasn’t in her complete sense, so was easy target. In fact, she was completely disoriented! (Watch the video) This incident has deservedly shook the nation. Specially from the feminists and those who believe Indian society as a whole is hypocritical and isn’t worth any reverence.... Read more
Steven Covey who authored the book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” passed away today. He was suffering from the injuries he sustained from a bike fall in April this year. He died in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He had a B.S. in business administration from the University of Utah, an MBA from Harvard University, and a Doctor of Religious Education (DRE) from Brigham Young University. His book had become probably the most important book in an entire generation for personal... Read more
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