Scenes of Travel by Air

My colleague and myself came to Jaipur last evening after connecting to the Jet Airways flight from New Delhi. The capital city of Rajesthan, Jaipur is known globally as Pink City and is recognized as one of the ten most beautiful cities of India. My Indian friends associate Jaipur as the epitome of a vibrant and colourful living traditions in India, attracting lovers of art, history and architecture.

Glimpses of The Great Prayer Ceremony

The Great Prayer Ceremony (Moenlam Chenmo) has begun at Samtse, Southern Bhutan from 22/10/2012. This is the second time that such a prayer ceremony is being conducted in Samtse since it was initiated in the previous year.

 

His Holiness the Je Khenpo is presiding over the ceremony. The ceremony will conclude on 28/10/2012.

 

The following are some glimpses of the Great Prayer Ceremony.

 

Ceremonial Reception of HH the Je Khenpo getting ready

Pictorial Journey of MTB Group

Our Mountain Trail Biking (MTB) Group celebrated our anniversary in recognition of the completion of one year of dedicated mountain biking the day before yesterday (Saturday, 6th October 2012). It was not a grand celebration.. in fact, it would not be qualified to be called a celebration at all to an outsider, because, all that we did was ride together into the jungles and shared our simple refreshments after cutting a pancake!

Writing About Writings

My original diary book of the college days

A batchmate and a very good friend of mine Drukpa commented in Facebook that my earlier post on “All About Shoes” was dynamic and moved very fast because of the sincerity with which I had narrated the story.

All About Shoes

Few weeks back, I was getting ready to visit the Capital City of Thimphu the next day to attend to one of my appointments at my department headquarters. Since my proposed stay at Thimphu was only for a period of three days, I didn’t think it was necessary to pack so many clothes or shoes in my luggage other than the basic essentials which included an extra gho and a few shirts. I decided that I would go with only one pair of office shoes and that too, worn on my feet! My natural concern wherever I go is to travel light and arrive at my destination with whatever clothes that I pack in a fairly pristine state. In any case, I am frugal when it comes to clothing and I generally tend to stick to a limited wardrobe and has never attached much importance to the necessary element that goes towards making a classy man, ie, clothing.

My Unwritten Story

Just a few days back, I undertook major repairs and maintenance of my rented bungalow and its surrounding areas. The entire parking lot which was once black topped was now full of loose pebbles and overgrown grasses thus requiring a major facelift. I had the entire area dug up and then filled with fresh soils, sand and gravels to prepare them for fresh black topping. We had the Road-Roller machine employed from the stage of making the ground even till the entire black topping work was done.

iPhone 5 - Anyone?

Amidst much speculation, rumours and gossip among the Apple lovers (including me!), the highly-anticipated sixth-generation iPhone 5 has been finally launched in San Francisco yesterday (September 12, 2012. Wednesday).

 

Photo Courtesy : Zeenews



Kuzuzangpo Memey!

This is the picture of Memey, the perpetually jolly, pot bellied man who lives all alone in his small hut. He is the caretaker of a small bridge just above his hut.

 

Pictures Speaks

True Friends

The words that are heard loud and clear between true friends’ hearts are "I'll be there... whether you need me or not." This small boy and a stray dog do not let status and parental background stand in their way of friendship. They are friends who communicates without a single word being uttered and who understands each other’s feelings without having to ask the other. You don’t have to go around the world looking for exemplary friends. True friendships are found in the ordinary world of innocence right before you in small packages.

 

Hair Today Gone Tomorrow

My imaginations are running wild which is why I can’t seem to get the desired inspiration to focus and complete writing on any particular topic. Most of the time, I start dabbing on my iPhone whatever comes to my mind and hope that an apple will somehow fall on my head and then lead me to the discovery of counter arguments against Newton’s theory of gravitational force! But then, it is a fine Saturday morning and I am lying on my bed typing with my two thumbs on the iPhone and there is no way an apple would fall on my head unless ofcourse, someone gets one and hit it on purpose! The weekend has arrived. Like an impish school boy longing for off-days, I should be happy now. But I am not!