Mombasa, Masai Mara and Nyeri are some of my most unforgettable travel experiences. Both Masai Mara and Nyeri have modern tents right in the middle of a thick forest where I once drew the curtains to see a wild rhino in my verandah. Midnight safaris let me watch lions, cubs, leopards, elephants, zebras, giraffes and …
Think of safe, it’s fatal. A trip on the Bangalore-Mysore highway is sure to send jitters down your spine if you exceed your speed limit. Think eighty and you’ve had it. Countless speed-breakers (aren’t they spine-crackers?), autos turning round and round, tractors making that occasional peep, the highway has it all. The worst part, however, …
A mix of the old and new. That’s what Bangalore offers if you look at the city’s architecture. Monkey tops, typical of the city, are still to be found in several houses. Today’s builders have built apartment complexes that reflect the architectural styles of Spain, Morocco and California, among others. While most companies like Intel …
As we said last week, the consternation and upheaval caused by the eruption of Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajoekull left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded across the globe after airspace across Europe was closed for six days. This week… rather as I predicted, (I do quite enjoy saying to the world; “I told you so”) airspace …
I wonder why it has only just surfaced that American Continental Airlines were not as thorough frisking the former Indian PM, Dr. Abdul Kalam last April as they should have been. It is possible that he might have been ‘ambushed” on the short distance he had to walk. Considering that no one should be exempt …
This is new. After news that lightning and turbulance (read bad weather) could have crashed Air France 447 that killed over 200 people in one of the worst aircraft accidents, there are experts who don’t rule out the role of meteors striking the plane. While the topic has invited many to offer up their opinions …
Visiting Mahabalipuram is like entering a time warp. It’s like hopping into a time machine and going back to the glorious regime of the 17th century Pallava rulers. A place where art and culture thrived. An oasis where sculptors had the freedom to be. An era when art was venerated. An Utopia where time stood …
The united colours of Pondicherry. Where foreigners and Indians live in harmony. Where French architecture is as appealing as Indian. Where nothing appears to stress a tourist, the least being the weather. Even if it rains without warning, you don’t mind because of the humidity and the beach next door. It’s a place where you …
If you’re seeking a pleasant shopping experience at the Supermarket all you have to do is bear in mind certain basic etiquette tips. Follow these and you’ll create a satisfying shopping experience for yourself and your fellow shoppers. 1) Never abandon your cart to look for items further down the aisle. 2) Keep the cart …
Ensure that your choice of gift is appropriate for the occasion, and for receiver. For instance, a chocolate cake given to a friend on a diet would be a little thoughtless! Sometimes very expensive gifts could embarrass the receiver, especially if he is not in a position to reciprocate with one of similar value. Be …
Meet the men who live and breathe 1000 cc “Hell! Why is that tree so close?” Hitting 260 kmph a week ago had given software engineer T Raghu a new high. He was on his way to Devanahalli when he decided to step on the gas and kiss the air yet again. That’s when he …
