As of 1022hrs this morning the news in is that the all terrorists have been eliminated and one arrested. He is apparently singing now and the information that he has given is chilling. Apparently the plans were to blow up and reduce to rubble The Taj and The Oberoi hotels which were considered to be icons of prosperity of Mumbai. This is where it is similar to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the blowing up of the JW Marriot hotel in Pakistan. Kudos to our security forces who prevented or rather minimised the damage to lives and property to a great extent. The sanitisation process of the Taj hotel is still underway, after which an exact count of lives lost will be available. Presently the body count stands at 156 and the injured over 300. These include the civilians and the security forces who were martyred.
For regular updates you may visit www.indiatimes.com
Thank you all for all your prayers and good wishes.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Skywatch - Terror under these skies
The terror continues. There are some hostages still to be released and terrorists still to be dealt with in 2 Hotels and 1 residential building. The process has to be obviously handled with utmost care to avoid collateral damage. It is anticipated that the drama will end by 1400hrs Indian time. It is 0940hrs. now. An elite group of NSG (National Security Group) and marine commandos along with aerial support from the IAF (Indian Air Force). It is war!
The death toll since the terror attacks began has now risen to 125.
Hopefully this is the last sunset seen by the terrorists!
Thank you guys for all the good wishes.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
ABC Wednesday - S for Staircase!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
My World Tuesday
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monochrome Maniacs
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Skywatch Friday
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
ABC Wednesday - R for Runway
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
My World Tuesday - Marine Drive
Marine Drive also known as Queen's necklace in Mumbai. Now we have sodium vapor lamps due to which they look yellow. Earlier when we had the white lights they looked like diamonds!
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Monochrome Monday
Dawn at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Camera Critters
Designer moth showing off in Mumbai.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Chirag Katti
This is Chirag Katti - the creator of the Sitrazz - a fusion of Guitar and Sitar. He sent me this photograph to be posted. For more on Chirag Katti and his music please visit www.chiragkatti.com where you will also get some downloads if you wish. Presently he is making waves in Mumbai with his unusual instrument and some fine performances.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
ABC Wednesday - Q for Quintet
Had been to this concert showcasing the upcoming musicians. This Quintet played Indian classical music and a mix or fusion too of Western and Indian classical music. Chirag is the musician in the centre playing the Sitar, Ninad playing the flute or Bansuri as it is called in Hindi, on the percussion instrument the 'tabla' is Ojas, keyboards - Joel and Manoj on the drums. They played very well indeed.
Have posted a short video clip on the side bar of his performance.
Have posted a short video clip on the side bar of his performance.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Crow
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Moonshine
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
ABC Wednesday - P for Puntee
This is a decorated version of the earthenware lamp called 'Puntee'. The Puntees are lit in all households during Diwali - Festival of Lights symbolizing the win of Good over evil and Light over Darkness.
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For more fascinating interpretations of the letter P please click Here
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Festival of lights
Monday, November 3, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Lord Krishna
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
ABC Wednesday - O for on the roof!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Chandeliers
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monochrome Monday
Hi Guys,
I will not be around for a few days so please excuse me for not visiting your blogs which I shall miss a lot. But will make up for it once am back. Am also attempting to post 'auto' for the next 3 days.
Warm regards and best wishes.
A sunrise in the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
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I will not be around for a few days so please excuse me for not visiting your blogs which I shall miss a lot. But will make up for it once am back. Am also attempting to post 'auto' for the next 3 days.
Warm regards and best wishes.
A sunrise in the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
ISKCON Temple
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. It belongs to the Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition, a devotional tradition based on the teachings of Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.
Hare Krishna Land (ISKCON Juhu) is set upon four acres of prime land near Juhu beach.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, inspired the construction of this beautiful temple of Lord Krishna in Mumbai
Opened in 1978, the complex includes a spacious marble temple, a recently renovated auditorium, a huge restaurant and a twin towered seven-storey guest house where visitors can
stay and participate in the daily spiritual programs of the temple
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
ABC Wednesday - N for NSE
The National Stock Exchange building in the Bandra Kurla Complex - the upcoming Business district of Mumbai.
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For more 'N' pictures from around the world click Here
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Artefact close up
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
ABC Wednesday - M for Museum!
Barely a stone's throw from the Gateway of India is the CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ VASTU SANGRAHALAYA (Formerly known as: THE PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM OF WESTERN INDIA), a magnificent structure, built in a confluence of Gothic and Moorish styles, and crowned by a sparkling white dome.
In the early years of the twentieth century, some prominent citizens of Bombay decided to set up a Museum with the help of the government to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales.
On March 1, 1907, the then government of Bombay handed over to the museum committee a spot of land known as the "Crescent Site", situated at the southern end of the present Mahatma Gandhi Road. After an open competition for the design, George Wittet was commissioned to design the Museum building in 1909.
The construction work was concluded in 1914, but the structure was converted to a military hospital for the period of World War I. The full-fledged museum was inaugurated by Lady Lloyd in 1923.
Its façade is made of yellow and blue stones, mined from the Bombay region. It has an assortment of details from different Indian styles like small spherical cupolas on towers, saracenic arches with Muslim jalis as fillers, semi-open verandahs and jharokhas (windows) of Rajputs. Its dome has been designed deliberately, so as to append variety in the skyline and make a landmark at ground level.
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In the early years of the twentieth century, some prominent citizens of Bombay decided to set up a Museum with the help of the government to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales.
On March 1, 1907, the then government of Bombay handed over to the museum committee a spot of land known as the "Crescent Site", situated at the southern end of the present Mahatma Gandhi Road. After an open competition for the design, George Wittet was commissioned to design the Museum building in 1909.
The construction work was concluded in 1914, but the structure was converted to a military hospital for the period of World War I. The full-fledged museum was inaugurated by Lady Lloyd in 1923.
Its façade is made of yellow and blue stones, mined from the Bombay region. It has an assortment of details from different Indian styles like small spherical cupolas on towers, saracenic arches with Muslim jalis as fillers, semi-open verandahs and jharokhas (windows) of Rajputs. Its dome has been designed deliberately, so as to append variety in the skyline and make a landmark at ground level.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Artefact
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