Cows of the Thar Desert
A week in the Thar Desert was nothing like I imagined. I had visualised a long sand path leading into vast open spaces of nothing but sand and sand dunes where nothing survived. On the contrary, the desert is full of life. We came upon Vultures, Peacocks, Kites, Drongos, Indian Rollers and a handful of [...]
Photographing Prague.
Charles Bridge has some fantastic photo opportunities on offer. The problem, especially during the summer is that there are just too many people in the way of that near-perfect photo! The sun rises from the Old Town Square end of the bridge. A large group of tourists had already assembled on the bridge to welcome [...]
Goodbye Bucephalus!
I bought this bicycle in the August of 2010. On a difficult evening in the of July 2011, we had to part ways because my time in Holland had come to an end. The design of a Dutch bicycle is so different from the ones in India, and I must admit, Dutch bicycles are much [...]
A fire broke out in Mumbai this afternoon.
A major fire broke out at a plot near ROLEX Restaurant Junction in Mumbai this afternoon. The flow of traffic at the ROLEX Restaurant Junction is relentless. Cars, motorbikes, bicycles and handcarts etc. creep in on you from all directions. I was working in the area when all of a sudden; I noticed black fumes [...]
Dutch windmills, cheese farms and wooden shoes at Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schaans is a neighborhood near Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It has some well-preserved old windmills. Getting there: Get aboard bus # 91 (the bus stop is to the left if you exit Amsterdam Central Station from the front), frequency: 30 minutes, journey time: about 50 minutes. Nearest Railway Station: Koog-Zaandijk / Zaandam. You can [...]
On the subject of Cows, here’s one more!
It was a hot summer day in Thanjavur. An overnight train from Madras had brought us there. It must have been a little over 40° Celsius. But overcast skies brought us relief from the otherwise glaring April sunshine. The light suited my photography. I was on a professional assignment for one of my clients based [...]
Offline Farmville
I love farms and farming; not the facebook kind though. I have wanted to spend time in the midst of hardworking farmers and cattle since 10 odd years. I never got going though. Farmers start growing rice in the month of June, that’s when the monsoons set in. And the lush green paddy fields are [...]
The Jewish Quarter ie. The other side of Prague
Why leave the majestic Old Town and all the luxuries that it has on offer and head into a rather ugly and rundown section of the city? Well, I think that it’s worth it. The Jewish Quarter is a short walk away from Old Town Square. Whilst you are always greeted by long queues of [...]
Lincou, a village in the south of France.
I reckon that Lincou is one of the best walks in the world. Lincou is a village to the south of France. Come summer and Lincou is one of the most sought-after destinations in all of Europe. We must thank Anne for this experience. FIN
Amsterdam to Aalsmeer Flower Auction by bus
Welcome… it’s nice to have you on board. If you’re in a bit of a hurry, I’ll let you in on it upfront. You’re looking to get on route 172. The bus station is opposite Hotel Victoria i.e. if you’re heading towards Amsterdam Central Station from Dam Square, it’s to the left. Yes, this is [...]
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