Time and tide wait for no man. ~ Geoffrey Chaucer Like as the waves make towards the pebbl’d shore, so do our minutes, hasten to their end. ~ William Shakespeare Every minute is precious. You cannot get it back. By wasting it, one is not harming others but oneself. The wise and talented…
The above is a mirror art that my friends are admiring at KGAF- Kala Ghoda Art Festival. For this week’s photo challenge on ‘Mirror‘, I thought about this festival. Below are the details about the festival written earlier during the year. The Kala Ghoda Art Festival (KGAF 2016) will begin from 6th Feb and will…
The book Across the Chicken Neck: Travels in Northeast India written by Nandita Haksar is a fascinating read. The author travels to different places and narrates in detail about their culture, and their past. The information given here is not available in history books that are part of our education. It is a comprehensive study of…
Ahmedabad (Gujarat, India) skyline came alive with thousands of vibrant kites trying to outmaneuver each other. Kite flyers and kite makers demonstrated their unique creations and amazed the crowds with unusual wonders. High tech kites from Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Italy and China have shared the sky with traditional kites at the International Kite Festival. The…
Every year, Australians celebrate January 26 with national pride by flying the Australian flag from businesses, homes and cars. They also attend festivals, community and sporting events or gather for family barbeques at homes, parks or the beach. Well, it is ‘Australia Day’, a public holiday for all Australians. On this day, the Australian government…
A.P.J. Kalam was the son of a boat owner in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. He rose to be a defense scientist which resulted in being awarded the highest civilian award of India, the Bharat Ratna. He demonstrated great potential for dynamism and innovation in the research establishments. The autobiography Wings of Fire: An Autobiography is about his…
Like the seeds dreaming beneath the snow, your heart dreams of spring. A book should serve as the axe for the frozen sea within us. ~ Franz Kafka Two pics from a train ride from California to Seattle. A frozen lake at 8.30am Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is…
Diu, the Isle of Calm, has always been a destination for people who would like to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Diu is renowned for its scenic beauty, the wonderful sandy beaches and the heritage buildings. How to get to Diu– By Flight– Diu airport at Nagao is connected by a daily…
The alphabets ‘EXP’ are placed in such a way that caught my eye and I captured this photo. ‘EXP’, could be Experience, Expert, Expression, Experiment…and so on. Well, here it stands for Experimental Theatre at NCPA, (National Centre for Performing Arts) in Mumbai. The Experimental Theatre is a 300-seat theatre at the National Centre for…
Have you ever been to Snow Sculpture Festivals? They are simply unbelievable, even though they are right in front of your eyes. Just take a look at these photos of snow sculptures: can you believe your eyes? What are ice sculptures? Sculptures are abstract or realistic in form and are made of frozen materials. The…
The feeling of flying in the balloon is indescribable. Once in the hot air balloon, it does not feel as if you are on an edge of a cliff. There is a feeling of weightlessness as you drift along. You are floating in the air. The wind is an essential factor to be considered for…
With the onset of January, there are many festivals to look forward to. According to the Indian calendar, the day when winter begins to turn into summer and the farmer gets ready for the harvest season it is called Makara Sankranti or Uttarayan. It is a bright sunny day with brisk breezes ideal for the…
