1-May

2010

I am sure we have all heard this story, or variations of it; a story which is as old our young nation but one which very poignantly tells us the sad truth about ourselves. Heres’ how it goes:
There is this large container ship sailing across an ocean carrying containers filled with seafood of various [...]


20-Apr

2010

Its that time of the year again! when the Himalaya’s call out to our restless souls, beckoning us to ride into her open arms! With the false start last year, I will be taking extra care to ensure that this year to ensure that the plan goes through.
Rough ride plan for this year:
departure date: May [...]

27-Mar

2010

“Project Nomad” is the project to convert my Gypsy into a go anywhere mini-motorhome. Once done: me and “someone special” can camp out overnight at waterholes in the security of our vehicle instead of spending an uncomfortable night in a machan.
Worked on the rear seat today. In the rear of the gypsy, i intend to [...]


27-Feb

2010

News came in 2 days back about how painter Maqbool Fida Hussain had been offered Qatari citizenship. A result perhaps of his close friendship with the Queen of Qatar who had commissioned him to do some paintings. Apparently, he has accepted. Normal occurence some would say just like Sonu Nigam has taken up US citizenship. [...]