Vaishno Devi : Paradise Above The Clouds

Vaishno Devi

Himalayas are big strong mountains, gigantic edifices standing majestically since eons. Vedas sung hymns in praise of Himalayas which irrefutably has enriched the Indian Subcontinent and has helped civilizations bloom around it. The mythological stories of Gods living high up on the mountains adds to the reverence which binds millions of Devotees around the . . . → Read More: Vaishno Devi : Paradise Above The Clouds

The Word 'Awesome' Was Made For Johnny Depp

johnny depp in school, johnny depp in greewich, bea delap.

Lord Cutler Beckett: [Jack is about to light a cannon that's pointed at the mast] You’re mad. Jack Sparrow: Thank goodness for that, ’cause if I wasn’t this would probably never work.

Johnny Depp immortalized the character and made copious fans world over. The character of jack sparrow has a touch of prudence . . . → Read More: The Word ‘Awesome’ Was Made For Johnny Depp

My experiments with Samosa Junction

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Samosa with Chutney

The samosa is a triangular shaped stuffed patty that is quite popular in south east Asia. Wikipedia says it is quite possible in Arab Peninsula and Central Asia too. It might be but in this article I’ll consider India only.

Some time back some crazy head entrepreneur had a brainwave . . . → Read More: My experiments with Samosa Junction

Mughal sarai, A visit

RDB fort, rang de basanti fort

The extensive network of roads that were laid in mughal era are still the backbone of the transport in many parts of India. Such a great care was taken that after each kos ‘sarais’ or rest houses were made on major roads. The ruins of such Sarai are situated along the old Grand Trunk . . . → Read More: Mughal sarai, A visit

Mountain and a lone house

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A lone house on the slope of the mountain

A lone house on the mountain (click on the picture to enlarge)

A lone house on the slope. A priceless refuge from the hustle bustle of city. Sometimes it difficult adjusting in so much serenity.

(photographed by Saloni . . . → Read More: Mountain and a lone house