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Hamish- the Hairy Coo

Published in December 29th, 2008

Hamish McKye Denovan. Born 8 Feb 1993. Well guys, that’s not the name of another Scottish gentleman- but of a famous Highland Cow. In Scotland, with their adorable accent, this giant yet gentle beast is known as a ‘Hairy Coo’. Hamish with our fabulous guide Patrick We met Hamish enroute to Stirling Castle in [...]

Dawn at the Promenade at Pondicherry

Published in December 23rd, 2008

Posted by Anshu in India, Travel, Waxing lyrical

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Click the pics to enlarge DAWN I try to flee away from darkness The leashes of propriety to free To rush to the shores unbridled And express my mirth and glee. The waves reflect the turbulence within A realization of my insignificance too- A glimmer of crimson at the horizon Lines the unending expanse of [...]

Auroville: The city of humanity

Published in December 22nd, 2008

Posted by Anshu in India, Travel

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I have just returned from a place very close to my heart- Auroville. Auroville seeks to be a universal town- a town bereft of boundaries of nationality, religion or caste. It propogates humanity- it is a town which welcomes everyone who seeks peace and goodness to dwell in harmony. Placed on the outskirts of Pondicherry (now Puducherry), this [...]

Every Cricket Lover’s Pilgrimage: Lord’s

Published in March 11th, 2008

Posted by Anshu in London, Travel, UK

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I have been in London for almost six months now and it would have been sacrilege to have left without visiting the Mecca of cricket- Lord’s. This cricket ground is nestled in St John’s Wood in the heart of London. Lord’s is named after the groundsman Thomas Lord, who was told that the ground would [...]

Southall: Little India

Published in November 25th, 2007

Posted by Anshu in London, Travel, UK

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I was rather piqued last week on my way to Slough, when I saw a signpost in Southall railway station in Punjabi. What was it about this community of Punjabis that had managed to make such a mark in the heart of London? So off I went this weekend, to see Southall all by myself. I [...]

The Tower of London: Take the Beef Eater’s Guided Tour

Published in November 22nd, 2007

Posted by Anshu in London, Travel, UK

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The Tower Bridge The Tower of London is one tourist spot that most of us do visit while we are there. We decided to take the cruise on the Thames and finally got there. The famous Tower Bridge makes a beautiful backdrop to the Tower. The queues at the ticket counters were horribly long as it [...]

Stratford upon Avon: The Bard’s Birthplace

Published in November 6th, 2007

Posted by Anshu in Travel, UK

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I was in Birmingham last week and here’s an account of how I spent my happening weekend. On Saturday we drove to Stratford upon Avon which is the birthplace of the Bard of Avon- William Shakespeare. The drive through the countryside was a welcome relief from the noisy traffic of London. The old Victorian homes, [...]

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