29 Dec How mindfulness can change your life
This new year forget the weight loss resolutions. Instead make the most of each moment. Comments disabled here. Please visit original blog. :)...
27 Dec Travel Tip of the Week
When travelling to a foreign country, language can be a major issue, especially if you need to communicate with locals. This can be particularly scary if you the locals are illiterate or unfamiliar with foreign accents. Once you reach you hotel, have the hotel staff write...
27 Dec Pretty Picture of the Week
Another one of my clicks during my visit to Chandigarh, earlier this month. Something about this flower attracted and fascinated me - the imperfections, the dual colours, its full bloom while others around it are either only half-way there or still are unopened buds, offering untold...
26 Dec Greetings
This is Part III of a continued series. Read Part I -Lost and Part II - Memories. However, feel free to read it on its own too. :) Anaisha pulled the door open, and warmly welcomed her guests in. Each of them was carrying a huge packet, which they...
23 Dec Merry Christmas from Around The Globe!
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Santa takes a break, in a mall in Oregon, USA. Image Courtesy Sabine Ramage[/caption]
Bun Karyudo (a friend and fellow blogger) says, "Posts about Christmas are expected blogger fare. It’s as much a part of the Yuletide season as wrapping paper and reindeer poo." So, here it is. My own voice added to those of many others, writing and talking about Christmas.
21 Dec Memories
This is Part II of a previously ongoing story. Read Part I here - Lost.Tring … Tring! She ignored the ringing telephone, as she concentrated on the task at hand. Her brow furrowed, as she chewed her lower lip, the pen in her hand poised in the air, following each written line. She couldn’t find anything amiss. Finally, she picked up the telephone receiver. “27," announced a voice on the other end, before she could say anything. “48,” she replied, staring at the ceiling. “Ha, I win!” “That’s not fair. I solved it, just a few seconds later probably.” “Nope, you picked up the phone late. Besides, you got it wrong,” he said knowingly and continued. "Tomorrow, samosas (a popular Indian snack, stuffed with spicy potato filling and deep fried) and tea are on you,” he chuckled.
20 Dec Travel Tip of the Week
Always carry duplicates of your travel documents. Apart from atleast 3 paper photocopies, it would also be wise to have a soft copy stored in a portable device (pen drive, hard disk, laptop or even an iPad). This comes in useful when you need to e-mail...
19 Dec Pretty Picture of the Week
Last week I had traveled to Chandigarh for my college reunion bash. Having spent 3 years of my life there, this trip was special in ways more than just one. It was the 25th year of my Alma Mater and hence, elaborate preparations had been done...
13 Dec Travel Tip of the Week
While travelling, do not keep all your money and valuable in the same place. Instead keep smaller amounts and stash them in multiple locations. Keep some in well hidden in your luggage, some in a secret pocket in your handbag, some in your wallet and...
12 Dec Pretty Picture of the Week
This particular picture happens to be one of my favourites, for a variety of reasons. One, because I love the effect of capturing an image of a water splash with distinctly visible droplets, hanging in mid-air and second, because it takes many attempts at my...