| Ryanair is one of the cheapest airlines in the world. You can fly around in Europe for an amount that is cheaper than what it costs to reach airport by taxi. To give an example, you can book Copenhagen-London for INR 1500-3000 round trip, approx. Copenhagen-Kaunas some 2500 round trip. I had an opportunity to experience their flight recently. Below are some of my observations/notes. Like |
September 18, 2015 11:11 PM (IST)
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A glimpse of India in black and white. Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturti festival.
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September 18, 2015 10:20 PM (IST)
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| Wood cutting powered by wind- Zaanse Schans When at Zaanse Schans, I went inside a windmill campus to take closer look (after paying 4 Euro entry fee). This windmill, called Het Jonge Schaap uses power of wind to cut a log of wood into long slices, which are then used in construction of houses for floor/roof etc. First saw a video that showed construction of the windmill and then we went |
September 18, 2015 09:03 PM (IST)
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What is your idea of a top class holiday destination? Being one among tropical evergreen forests? Sharing the border with one of the more popular tiger reserves of India? Waking up to the sensationally human whistling call of the Malabar Whistling Thrush? Staying in absolute luxury amidst cardamom plantations? Watching a Malabar giant squirrel jump from tree to tree from the confines of your balcony while drinking your morning coffee? Enjoying lip smacking traditional Kerala cuisine? Treating yourself to some [...] |
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September 18, 2015 08:28 PM (IST)
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“ Mumbai ka fashion and Kashmir ka mousam – donon ka koi barosa nahin,” says my driver Basheer, indicating that Kashmir’s weather is as fickle minded as Mumbai’s fashion statements. Proving him right, the sun strode right on to the horizon with a flourish, pushing away all the damp grey clouds with a single stroke. It was my third day in Kashmir and I was happy to see the sun after two days of incessant rains, power cuts and an after effects of an earthquake that had rocked the Himalayas while [...] |
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September 18, 2015 08:00 PM (IST)
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I went to attend the inaugural Belmond Hotels media event at The Imperial in Delhi. There is an interesting story behind how I went to the event but I will leave it for another day. When I did a search about the company what caught my immediate attention was that they operate the Orient Express! I was smitten and I was looking forward to the event.
I reached at the venue on time. The staff at The Imperial was really courteous as they guided me to the venue Daniell’s Tavern. Belmond representatives from [...] |
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September 18, 2015 07:52 PM (IST)
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| There was a time when tourism began and ended in Manali. Tourists travelled to Rohtang Pass to see snow and do skiing. Rest of Kullu,... |
September 18, 2015 07:46 PM (IST)
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Any excuse to escape the city! Finally on the road again, this time to Bhopal, which ok, isn't the world's most exciting destination. But a weekend away is a weekend away, and I have notes on stuff to do while I'm there. Off we go! #traveldiary
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September 18, 2015 06:25 PM (IST)
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Shree Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada. O Lord, with a twisted trunk and immense body,Radiant with the effulgence of a million suns;O Lord, May all our endeavours,Always be accomplished without obstacles. ~ Ganesh Mantra. Day 2 | Mumbai Ganpati Pandal Hopping | BIG Life-Size Ganesha: P.S.: This year, come along with me for Ganesh Pandal hopping from Mumbai on My Yatra Diary... visiting the very friendly Ganesha, peeping into one pandal each [...] |
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September 18, 2015 05:01 PM (IST)
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I found two foundress Ropalidia species of paper wasps, initiating a new nest on one of the granite pillars of my courtyard. I used my Canon EOS 5DS R fitted with Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro lens, lit by Canon MT-24EX macro twin light flash with a DIY diffuser to capture these wasps and ... Read more |
September 18, 2015 04:19 PM (IST)
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This is the real life story of "S", who has featured often on this blog over the years. कुसुमची गोष्ट
हरगुडे .
पुरंदर तालुका, जिल्हा पुणे . त्यातलं लहानसं हरगुडे खेडं . आज तिथे ग्रामपंचायत आहे, आणि ग्रामपंचायतीत ७ पैकी ३ मेंबर शिकलेल्या [...] |
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September 18, 2015 11:26 AM (IST)
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Now that I have written about Rishikesh, it is time for me to take a break... and write about random stuff for a while, before getting back to my #summertrip. To begin with, let me share with you, as part of Skywatch Friday, a beautiful sunrise at Tadoba....
We were awaiting our turn to enter the buffer zone of Tadoba, when the sun appeared, over the rim of the trees.
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September 18, 2015 11:19 AM (IST)
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മധ്യവയസ്സിനു പല പ്രശ്നങ്ങളുണ്ട്. ഉപദേശം വിളമ്പാനും മാത്രം അരോചകനല്ല നിങ്ങളെങ്കില് പോലും. ഒരുപദേശിയാവാന് വേണ്ട സദാചാരം ഒരിക്കലും നിങ്ങള് കാത്തുസൂക്ഷിക്കുന്നില്ലെങ്കില് പോലും ചില [...] |
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September 18, 2015 11:01 AM (IST)
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If you are looking for prom dresses online then you get flooded with options. The search gets even more complicated when you look at the prices. There are sites selling long gowns for as low as $13 to $16. From where I see it I think those sites are waste of money and time. You cannot really get a quality prom dress for that low. Yet another tricky part while shopping for prom dresses online is that you like a particular dress but its not available in that color you want. Thats a Bummer !
As a solution [...] |
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September 18, 2015 10:09 AM (IST)
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Is Jordan safe for travel?
Located in the Middle East and sharing borders with Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Jordan has been popular with tourists for a long time. But to many, especially in India and the West, safety remains a concern. I was in Jordan for over a week and spent my days travelling across the length and breadth of the country, and never for even one moment felt unsafe. Here is an account of my own personal experiences in Jordan.
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It was just my first day in Jordan [...] |
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September 18, 2015 09:24 AM (IST)
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Yes! The bats are in town now. Lots and lots of them! They are in downtown Austin, hanging under the Congress Avenue bridge, waiting for the sun to set. As they set flight from their hideout, they amaze people who gather above the bridge, on the banks of the lake, in boats, or those who are simply walking or driving through downtown. In addition to being a tourist attraction, these nocturnal flying mammals help the environment by eating insects and pests, and if left alone, are harmless. With this realization, [...] |
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September 18, 2015 08:46 AM (IST)
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Yes! The bats are in town now. Lots and lots of them! They are in downtown Austin, hanging under the Congress Avenue bridge, waiting for the sun to set. As they set flight from their hideout, they amaze people who gather above the bridge, on the banks of the lake, in boats, or those who are simply walking or driving through downtown. In addition to being a tourist attraction, these nocturnal flying mammals help the environment by eating insects and pests, and if left alone, are harmless. With this realization, [...] |
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September 18, 2015 08:41 AM (IST)
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The Mumbai sky this morning.
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September 18, 2015 08:10 AM (IST)
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Srinagar city from view point on way to Shankaracharya temple
Agar firdaus bar rue zameen ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast
(If there is a paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here)
Mughal emperor Jehangir is famously believed to have uttered this Amir Khusroo couplet when he saw Kashmir valley. After crossing over from the barren wildernesses of Afghanistan and especially the Khyber Pass, it’s hardly surprising that the lush meadows of the Valley looked like paradise to [...] |
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September 18, 2015 08:03 AM (IST)
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പേര് മാറ്റം |
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September 18, 2015 07:00 AM (IST)
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Elvas is about 15 km west of the Spanish fortress of Badajoz, and 230 km east of Lisbon. Elvas is a World Heritage Site since 30 June 2012 and that makes it a good reason to visit the city and old town. Here is a list of 5 must do things in Elvas if you are touring it for just 3 hours. 1. Aqueduto Da Amoreira. The foremost must see site of Elvas is the Aqueduto Da Amoreira. Located approx |
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September 18, 2015 05:54 AM (IST)
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The youth fashion brand WRONG brings to you a contest that you will love to take a chance on! Guess what’s on stake? A trip to Vegas! Not only that, you can also take three of your buddies along with you, and the four of you can party in Vegas, Hangover style!
It all started on twitter where Mr. Kohli got everyone talking when he asked the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar if he had what it takes! Once the WROGN contest unraveled, we got to know what it was all about. How can you participate you ask? Go [...] |
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September 18, 2015 02:01 AM (IST)
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| After our free walking tour of Brussels, I went inside the Royal Palace of Brussels. It is located opposite the Brussels park and is locally called "Koninklijk Paleis van Brussel". Entry was free but we had to deposit our bags at the counter. It is open to public only between July 22 and September 6, so I was sort of lucky to be there in right time. This building is the official residence of the |
September 18, 2015 12:57 AM (IST)
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My story "The Appraisal" was published in the Jan-Feb issue of Reading Hour . Since the requisite 6 months have passed, I'm reproducing it on my blog for you to read.
The Appraisal
Ningavva walked with unsteady steps down the road, scanning the houses on either side. Her worn rubber chappals made a clip-clap sound as they slapped the cracked soles of her feet.
It wasn't dark yet, but the streetlights had already been turned on . The distant hum of peak-hour traffic formed a background to [...] |
September 18, 2015 12:31 AM (IST)
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Posted in Notes Technology
The only thing that excites me about Mark Zuckerberg’s live video is the anticipation that Facebook’s live video steaming feature would soon be available to all of us (Tech Crunch says that it is available now, but only to celebrities).
And to those who go gaga about the open floor plan that Zuckerberg is boasting about, with his big talk about collaboration and innovation, (apparently Rakuten CEO also boasts the same just about the same day, about his new HQ [...] |
September 18, 2015 12:00 AM (IST)
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