There is not much to write about Gurgaon Railway Station. It is a small, nondescript place with just two platforms. To enter the station one has to jostle with the autos and rickshaws. The ticket counter and the adjoining waiting area always look dusty. The people sitting in the waiting area have a patient look…
The Amazing Roman Theater at Amman, Jordan
For today’s sky watch I present the Roman Theater Amman. It is a huge structure and you can see only a little of sky and a lot of the amphitheater. But it was such a sight to behold! The theater could seat 60,000 people. It was built in 131-168 AD (or what is said as CE…
Dress Code for Women in Jordan
Before going to Jordan I was searching on the net to see what I could figure about dress code for women in Jordan. What I read, surprised me a little. I figured out that wearing sleeveless shirts was not such a good idea, neither was wearing shorts, nor a short dress. I was curious to…
Masquerading as Media for Pope’s Visit to Amman Jordan
My excitement knew no bounds when I was invited to Jordan to cover the Pope’s mass at Amman Stadium. I was also quite realistic about my chances of actually photographing the pope. On the D Day, the media movement started quite early in the morning. We went to the cultural center at Amman. After a…
On a Mission of Hope and Peace- Pope Francis in Jordan and Beyond
Pope Francis visit to Jordan and beyond has already been hauled as historic. I was part of the Indian media team that was invited by the Jordan Tourism Board to cover the event. When the ‘popemobile’ entered the Amman Stadium, the crowds erupted in a deafening cheer. The charismatic Pope Francis waved to the crowds….
Pope Francis’s Visit to Jordan
For the past few days I have been in Jordan. It was a privilege to see Pope Francis at Jordan. The invitation was to cover the Pope’s mass at the Amman Stadium on May 24. I was not sure at all what I would be able to click. But I really got lucky. So for…
Beautiful Pictures from Pushkar, Rajasthan
Pushkar is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan, India. It is famous both for the Pushkar Sarovar and the Brahma Temple. It is also well known for the Pushkar Mela but I never got an opportunity to attend it till date. This was my third visit to Pushkar. In this post I share the best…
That Beautiful Evening in Udaipur
If you are keen on watching the sky you might notice that it puts on a special show on some evenings only on a few days. The fact was specially prominent to me while I watched that beautiful sunset at Udaipur. Maybe as I am commuting most of the days at sunset I simply do…
Dargah Sharif, Ajmer in Pictures
At the outset let me say that cameras are not allowed inside the Dargah, Ajmer. Cell phones are allowed though. I now have a good camera in my phone, the Lumia 1020 so I was excited. I really don’t feel very enthusiastic while visiting places that do not allow photography. This was my third visit…
Value for Money and Summer Vacations Don’t go Hand in Hand
I have no qualms in declaring that I am extremely middle class. I am really a sucker for value for money. I have recently been given two gadgets which I simply love. I really like them to bits. But they are so damn expensive that when at a future date (really far away in future)…