English, they say, is a funny language. Not because of the words, it doesn’t sound funny, in fact it sounds sophisticated even when you use abuses (at least as far as other vernacular languages are concerned). Then why do I call it funny you ask? Try dwelling deeper into the idioms, phrases and sayings that…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Broken
I have described the Flora Fountain before, and this is one of the statues that are placed on one of the four bases. I love the intricate detailing on the attire of the Victorian sculpture. But it hurts to see it break apart (one arm is missing, if you haven’t noticed yet). Hope its resorted soon, and the real…
Tron Time!
Just like happy meal toys that you get with a McDonald’s meal, some toothpaste makers also give out merchandise. I got this one like that. the bike does race away but with a lot of practice and doesn’t go too far! But good for the collection, I guess!
About Cats and Dogs
One thing I can safely say is that cats may take longer to befriend you as compared to dogs, but dogs are a lot more camera-shy than cats. In fact while dogs need a lot of cajoling and coaxing, cats patiently pose till you set up you camera and fix up all your settings. I should…
The Curious Cat
I am more a of dog person than a cat person but cats do pose better for pictures. If this one has any thing to go by, they also give you pretty expressions. What I like best about this one, is her eyes. She does spot a salt-and-pepper hued fur, but her glorious eyes, make all the difference, don’t…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Colorful 2
OK, by now, you would’ve figured out that I love balloons. In fact, I am a big kid at heart, and I love cartoons just as much. But I love my camera too, and what better way to test my beloved camera by challenging it to recreate vivid hues! I love this shot because it…
The Grand Old Man of India
Dadabhai Naoroji who is fondly called as the Grand Old Man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political leader. He died in 1917 at the age of 92 and was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress, which was India’s first political party. He was a…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Colorful
The rains in Mumbai is quite refreshing, although considering that it is an island city, it does tend to get very humid. But the good part is all the pretty umbrellas that can be seen on the roads. This one is the most colorful of the lot, and sadly a few day after this picture…
The River of Learning
The heritage building called Elphinstone College, was established in 1856 is an institution of higher education in affiliation with the University of Mumbai. Said to be one of the oldest colleges of the University of Mumbai, it boasts of a illustious alumni with names like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Pherozshah Mehta, and Jamshedji Tata. The college celebrated 150 years in 2006 with Sesquicentennial celebrationsas is categorized…
A Lost Cause
These ruins belong to one of the most grand hotels of the city at one time, called Watson’s Hotel which was restricted to ‘whites only’. The hotel is said to be the first of its kind to boast of ceiling fans. while popular folklore has it that the 1903 Indo-Saracenic style The Taj Mahal Palace hotel resort owes its existence…
Snapshots of my World 