Football match experience in Barcelona
During my recent visit to Barcelona, I got an opportunity to watch Spanish League match between FC Barcelona and Sporting club in the stadium. Though I am not a big football fan, I do watch world cup matches with great … Continued
Jorbeer, home to endangered birds
“So, you had been to Bikaner” “Yes” “Did you go to havelis, forts in Bikaner?” “No” “What did you do then?” “Went to Jorbeer cattle carcass dumping yard!!” “What? You went all the way from Bengaluru to see dumping yard?” … Continued
Trek to Madakasira fort
Wido, our previous Vice President had interest in exploring the fort hills around Bengaluru. I had similar interest, it was not difficult to connect with each other in the age of social media. This time when he was in Bengaluru, … Continued
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
When my colleagues suggested to visit Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, I did not show much interest. My understanding of European history was limited and I found it hard to appreciate the artefacts in the museum without any prior understanding. But nevertheless, … Continued
Amsterdam Light Festival
When I visited Amsterdam in December of last year for official work, I was wondering about the places that I could see. Having visited the city many times and with cold winter conditions, I thought that I would be confined … Continued
Hameripal lake, Kumbhalgarh where catfish thrive!!
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} This was a place unknown to us. It was our driver who mentioned about this place. We thought it will be a good place for kids to see the fishes feeding … Continued
Chittorgarh fort – the largest fort in Rajasthan
Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in Rajasthan, though I am not sure how the “large” is measured. It stands as the memory of the bravery of Mewar rulers and sacrifices made by women and children. The Mewar kingdom lost … Continued
