Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary _ Mysore

Mysore city in South India is a tourists’ paradise. No wonder people from around the world can be spotted in this scenic city throughout the year.

Among the many attractions is a piece of paradise located a few kilometers away from the town – Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. If you are a bird lover or fascinated by the splendor of nature, this is a must visit location for you.

Nearly 200 species of birds will feast your eyes. Make sure you are visiting the spot between November-February when the migratory birds flock in.

With pleasant climate and easy transport availability, it is a lovely city to visit.

Banana fry

A tasty and filling snack. Easy to cook makes it a delightful choice any time you want to have a quick snack.

Finding the right banana variety to fry is a task though. Not all types can be fried. The Kerala variety plantain is the best bet. Keep ready the flour well mixed with sugar, baking powder, salt and water. The ripened banana is sliced and dipped in the readied maida or gram flour before dipping in the boiled oil.

With a cup of coffee or tea, you are going to savor the hot n crispy banana fry.

Movie: Adiós

Year: 2019
Duration: 1h 50m
Language: Spanish
Country: Spain
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Juan Santos is out from the jail on a parole to celebrate the First Communion of Estrella, his only daughter. On the way back home, Estrella is killed in a hit-and-run road accident. In the drugs and crimes filled city of Sevilla, Juan is determined to hunt down the culprit. The crisis has forced him to join hands with other estranged members of his family. Other murders in the locality provide evidence to reach the suspects.
Not one of the best of crime thrillers, but certainly not a boring one to watch.

North East India

If you have never been to North East India, you are missing a lot. The seven states – the seven sisters as they are known – are so full of nature’s beauty and bounty.

Each state will have tales of history, traditions, and pride to share. Being mostly tribal lands, the natives are more attuned to less city culture. With a close intimacy to the nature and their traditions, each clan has its own way of living and being.

The hilly and forest terrain in most of these states imply normal and smooth mode of transportation is less likely. However, passing times have brought developments and modernization all over. There are not international airports too besides national highways and a few railway lines.

High altitude and more hills and forests and less pollution make sure the climate is always pleasant in these regions. During winter, the weather can be extreme and can be unbearable for outsiders.

Movie: Palm trees in the snow

Year: 2015

Duration: 2h 44m

Language: Spanishn, Bube & Pichinglis

Countries: Spain and Colombia

Paradoxical title that brims with meaning. As the movie progresses a beautiful story is unwrapped. The length of the movie justifies the striking representation of events from transforming era and continents. The opening scene and a few subsequent scenes may not be appropriate for minor viewers. Yet, they hold significant importance to perfect the story.

Samosa – A tasty snack

Thinking of an evening snack that is tasty and filling?

Samosa is a very popular snack item in India. filled with vegetables or meat in attractively layered flour, and deep fried, it is a delectable item. With a variety of sauces to add taste, you can enjoy it with your tea or coffee.

The fillings can be potato or beetroot or any meat according to your preference.

Visit the city of Mysore

Mysore (now Mysuru) is a beautiful and peaceful city in the state of Karnataka, India. Known as the cultural capital of the state, the city is well known for Mysore Silk, Mysore Masala Dosa, Mysore Pak Sweet and Mysore Beetle Leaves. Its transport service is appreciated by those who have visited the city. Pleasant climate, lush green surroundings and plenty to sight-see around makes it a worth visiting place. Mysore Palace, Zoo, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, St. Philomena Church and Jaganmohan Palace are a few in the list.

Onam Festival

A 10-days festival of colors, flowers and happiness! Onam is the principal festival of the people of Kerala, a state in South India. Onam is the harvesting festival of Kerala. It is also the commemoration of the home coming of mythical demon King Mahabali who is believed to have ruled Kerala. The ten days of festivity is celebrated with several games, cultural activities, flower carpets, special foods and gifts. Irrespective of the religion or background, everyone celebrates Onam in Kerala.

Today is the first day of Onam Festival

Movie: Matar a Dios

Year: 2017

Duration: 1h 32m

Language: French

Country: Spain

An eerie opening scene where a family is killed in a road accident immediately after it being foretold by a man.

The story then unfolds in a family where the man irritatingly accuses his wife for spending a night with her boss. They are joined by the man’s father and brother for a family get-together. A while later, they realize they have an uninvited guest who claims to be God. The dwarf man, AKN God tells them human race will be wiped out the next morning. Interestingly the dwarf tells them they could choose two names who would live after the apocalypse.

A thought-provokingly humorous movie.

Enjoy the Season of dates

Fresh dates, not the dry ones I mean, taste so scrumptious and honey dipped. Unlike the dry taste, it is so juicy and would tempt one to go for more and more. Well, for that you need to be a place where there are date palms. Being a Gulf country during summer offers the option of enjoying several varieties of dates.

The healthy, tasty fruit is a delight to enjoy.