We all woke up to the news of sad demise of Nelson Mandela today morning. The great fighter who took on the age-old practice of apartheid – discrimination against the entire race of colored people - finally succumbed to his long drawn lung infections. The person who spent over 2 decades in captivity and was … Continue reading RIP Madiba – Is society replacing state as agent of apartheid?
Air India One – That's How Indian VVIPs Fly !!
While taking a short break in between number crunching on spreadsheets and beautification of decks, I came across a documentary on “Air Force One” the official flight for President of the United States of America. It is showcased as the symbol of Presidency for USA and seat of American power. Watching that documentary, I grew … Continue reading Air India One – That's How Indian VVIPs Fly !!
Unceasing Journey @ #indianrailways – All for a Friend
Shikhar's repeated insistence and invitations bore fruit as we - me and Chetak - finally planned to attend his marriage in one of the most notorious states of India - Bihar. Destination for this seemingly usual wedding excursion was a town named Muzaffarpur in Bihar. It is the fourth largest populous town in Bihar and … Continue reading Unceasing Journey @ #indianrailways – All for a Friend
The Sangam City – Erstwhile Prayag – Allahabad
This is a great month in terms of catering to the taste buds and worst from view of health consciousness – and it’s not me to blame for any of the two. It is the marriage season for India and so I am attending such functions almost every weekend. While some of these are social … Continue reading The Sangam City – Erstwhile Prayag – Allahabad
Tinseltown – Los Angeles – City of Angels
This post is description of my experience during my stay in Los Angeles. During fall of 2010, I was attending the Anderson Business School of UCLA as part of my exchange program. Let me tell you at the onset that it was one of my wonderful experiences I have had. After initial ice breaking events, … Continue reading Tinseltown – Los Angeles – City of Angels