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Lake District

(Part 1) The Most Stunning Natural Beauty in England I have been living in England for years and have travelled to many parts but somehow Lake District kept escaping, even though it is officially the most scenic place in England. My wife nagged me so much that we ended up Continue Reading

Ramadhan in Cairo

(Read My Previous Visits to Cairo Here)I was happy that I did not need to travel in Ramadhan (month of fasting) this year (2011). It is difficult to go to a foreign land and arrange for suhar (fast starting meal before sun rise) & iftaar (fast breaking meal after sunset) Continue Reading

Anna Hazare

He is in news, all channels filled with him. It made me investigate who he is? So Who is Anna Hazare? Indians should be proud of him. Known for his “Movement against Corruption”, he is a 74 years old social activist. If you look at his contributions to Indian society, Continue Reading

Why UK Riots – Aug 2011

Current riots or looting in UK (August 2011) have surprised many. Where this is a sad and unacceptable behaviour which is & should be condemned, I do not see these as unexpected, though their volume is shocking. It is more of looting & lawless behaviour than rioting. This is a result of Continue Reading