Discover China: Ming Tombs, Drum & Bell Tower
Hutongs are alleys formed by lines of Seheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. Many neighborhoods were formed by joining one Siheyuan to another to form a...
Destination: Egypt
The astounding power of its Pharaonic heritage has been attracting tourists to Egypt for generations. We recently had the pleasure to be in Egypt...
Shravanabelagola
It is a once in 12 year event where in the head of the statue of Gomateshwara will be anointed. Preparations are well underway...
A Day With Snake Doctor
After I read about Dr. Ravindranath Aithal of Puttur and the work he does, I couldnt help but talk to him and arrange...
Bakel Fort
The village of Bakel is located south of Kasargod in Kerala State. My friend and I decided to drive down there not just to...
Discover China: The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, situated at the center of the ancient city of Beijing, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is ...
Holy shrine of Mother Mary at Lourdes
Destination Europe ? Part IV
For my wife and myself, both born and brought up in our respective churches dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate...
The National Rhodendron Gardens
Rhodendron = ornamental shrub with brightly coloured flowers.
True to the adage 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever' the National Rhododendron Gardens...
The Land Of Smiles: Thailand – Album
Picture of King of Thailand(L); Wax Monk in a Temple Museum(R)
Bamboo Dancing
Young crowd having a New Year show
Thai Boxing
Garuda Statue, Grand Palace(L); Golden Buddha...
Oldest Churches In Mumbai
I was in Mumbai during last week of December 2006. On 22nd December The Times of India carried a special report on celebrations planned...


























