The Fisherman's Wharf, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

I was at the newly opened “The Fisherman’s Wharf” restaurant in Lavelle Road, Bangalore with my blogger friends. As I entered, my eyes rested for a while on the Harley showroom stuffs which is bang opposite this place. This restaurant is the second one of its chain in Bangalore. It is my dream to visit the original and their first one in Goa.

The restaurant is in 2 levels. We were ushered in to

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Isn’t his shirt lovely? I liked the color and the patterns on it very much. He was kind to pose for me. It is his uniform. He wears it to his work everyday. Now can you guess what does he do for a living? What is his profession? I will give the answer in the next part of this series.

Faces of India, a series
through which I intend to portray the various characters of my country
whom I met

My Techxperience at UniverCell Sync, Bangalore

Making best use of digital products to enhance customer experience seems to be 

the latest mantra for mobile retailers!





Previously buying a mobile was time consuming grueling exercise. A few years back I remember walking from one showroom to another to get a feel of the mobiles and understand their features, all this after doing a good online study of the various products. On those

Goan Skies

Goan skies taken on flight to Goa during my recent trips.

I got quite carried away seeing the beautiful blue skies while about to land. But during monsoons of Goa, the skies change its color too fast. I distinctly remember after I landed I quickly unfolded my umbrella.








SkyWatch Friday

Pillaiyarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Kovil, Chettinad

It is that time of the year again when Hindus are gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi (Aug 29th, 2014), birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. Every home celebrating this festival installs images of clay images of Lord Ganesh and after the celebrations are over the images are immersed in water.

If you have noticed the lovable elephant headed God is always depicted with His trunk curved towards left.

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He is security guard. I met him at one of the museums of Goa. He originally belongs to Punjab, a state in north of India. He migrated to Goa more than 16 years back and since then Goa is his home.


Faces of India, a series through which I intend to portray the various characters of my country whom I met during my travels. See more here. 

Facade of Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa

Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa attracts huge number of pilgrims from all over the world when the body of St. Francis Xavier is brought out for public viewing every 10 years. In this year of 2014 the body will be again displayed to public.

The facade is a combination of different elements of architecture the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian design. I don't understand too much of these designs, but

Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa

Basilica of Bom Jesus (literally, 'Good (or Holy) Jesus')in Old Goa is one of the oldest churches of India. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Goa may be known for its beaches and most tourists visit Goa just for beaches but this monument is definitely worth a visit. Built in 1594 and consecrated in May 1605, the monument is maintained well, though partially in ruins the

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A little fellow resident of my apartment complex holding the national flag high!

Faces of India, a series through which I intend to portray the various
characters of my country whom I met during my travels. See more here. 

 

68th Independence Day

We celebrated our 68th Independence Day today with flag hoisting, some sports competitions, variety entertainment programs and a good meal in the end! A day well spent!
Saluting my country with a heart full of gratitude to the lakhs of patriots who died fighting for our independence! Greetings to all my Indian friends and wishes for a bright future ahead for our country!



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Fisherman at Sunderbans

I have here some pictures of a fisherman in Sunder bans, casting his net for his daily living. I was in a bigger streamer and from the deck I got a good view of his activities. If you see the whole process of casting the net, I am sure you would be tempted to do the same. The way he held to the main string of the net in his right hand and flung the net’s edge with his left hand, making it spread

My Spa Experience at Spa Alila, Goa

It is often said: One traveler’s budget is another traveler’s splurge! The price point is different for all and you have to fix your own limit. While one may travel to see the wonders of a place, there are many who just wish to relax their tired limbs. Spa experience is the solution then. A Sunday today, after a hectic weekend I just wish to unwind and I am so reminded of my spa experience at

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Getting a temporary tattoo done is one of the ‘must do’ activities customarily followed by most tourists when they are in Goa. (Black henna tattoo done very quickly at an affordable price) I was almost crossing the tattoo shop after waiting for a while to take the artist’s photo. He seemed too busy, after all this was his daily living. But as I was crossing I noticed the young tourist’s

A Journey of Different Kind

It was a different kind of journey last month. A journey that made me realize: “time flies fast!” It seemed just the other day she learned to take her first steps, get her balance and walk. 

Now almost into her 18th year of her life she took the first step to live away from her parents, carve out an enriching world for herself. 



Ever since the results of her exams were declared 2 months

Donning the Chef's Cap at Spice Studio

I got this wonderful opportunity to don the chef’s cap at Spice Studio at Alila Diwa Goa. It is one thing cooking in the comforts of your home for just 4 family members and something very different cooking in a kitchen which caters for more than 100 people. As I entered I could see huge vessels, spoons and containers. The chefs there put me to ease very quickly.

Being a Bengali and knowing my

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A tourist guide at Old Goa, he is a rich mine of information. He toured us around Bascillica of Bom Jesus providing us with lot of details on this Unesco World Heritage Site. Picture straight from camera.

Faces of India, a series through which I intend to portray the various
characters of my country whom I met during my travels. See more here.