Just a few hours to go as curtains go up to the much awaited Grand Finale of the BBC One reality show, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ a ballroom dancing extravaganza! The culmination to a beautiful season of an incredibly interesting journey that started with fifteen couples in September in its run up to Christmas must …
Cricketing with Kevin (not Pietersen)
'Special K' as he was nick named by his friends at cricket, was barely 10 when he took the wicket of New Zealand professional and this was celebrated as the 'Champagne moment' in 2004 for the Rossie Priory Cricket team!! This was just the beginning... The many matches that he played and many teams that …
Achtung Baby!
Once again, totally stumped by Swiss efficiency. Hearing a loud noise, I instantly know that it is an accident and peeping through the kitchen doors see a small red car, at the centre of crossroads, totally smashed in front, bonnet and bumper. One glance and boy, am I glad to see that no one is …
Sweltering Switzerland
And it’s hotting up, not just the mercury levels, soaring sub-Saharan temperatures; the dynamic scenes at Centre court Wimbledon is just hot, hot hot!!! A treat for tennis lovers, sizzling A-list attendees, a stylish display of straw hats, the drama of Djokovic and a flushed ball girl, and the victorious Swiss Indian collaboration of …
Missing an essential ingredient
No thanks to the ban on the humble curry leaf, now my curries fail the flavour test. If the ban on Alphonso mangoes was not bad enough, imposed now is a ban on curry leaves, the very bane of my cooking. What was easily available in most Asian grocery stores until recently, imports to EU …
The hills are alive
The hills are alive with the sites and sounds of church bells, chirping birds, rolling hills, vibrant meadows, manicured lawns and dandelions, the fascinating flora and the fauna, a treat for the senses. With anticipated eagerness and open arms we welcome sunny days that unleash new life, energy and action in the mountainous terrain and …
The little things in life…
A shoe box filled with drawings, finger prints, a birthday card made by grubby hands, a feather, a stone, a box full of memories, and even a message that says, “I hate you” stuck on the door that can only make you laugh and cry at the same time. With feverish fondness, I remember …
6 Yards of Silk
Kanjeevaram Gold, silk and tradition all weaved together to make 6 yards of silk, a signature of the land of temples, Kanchi or Kanchipuram, northeast of Tamil Nadu is world famous for kanjeevaram sarees. Originated at the time of the Pallavas and known for the grandeur in design detail and royal rich look, …
Pancake Day & Fasnacht facts
‘Shrove Tuesday’ popularly known as ‘Pancake Day’ is observed in many English-speaking countries and like many other European holidays is a pagan holiday with the customary making and eating of Sun shaped pancakes, a pagan tradition. Shrove comes from the word shrive meaning ‘confess’. Pancake day is the last day of the period of ‘Shrovetide’ …
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As Third Culture Kids grow into Third Culture Adults Also known as global nomads, Third Culture Kids are becoming an increasing phenomenon as families go global in their quest for better jobs and career choices. “Third culture kids”, as termed by American sociologist and anthropologist, Ruth Hill Useem “refers to the children who accompany their parents into another …
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