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About annetbell

I am a retired elementary teacher, well seasoned world traveler,new blogger, grandmother, and a new enthusiastic discoverer of the wonderfully complex country of India. Anne

Famous Failures

I love the alteration of “Famous Failures” but not the emphasis on failing.  That just doesn’t go with the teacher- me.  Surprisingly,  it is  both attention getting and also encouraging .  Failure. . . . . one of those universal … Continue reading

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An Angel Unaware. . . . .

This story will touch the hardest of hearts!   Thanks , Katie! “He’s like an angel. When he was younger, he would pass by our store everyday. He couldn’t speak back then. He couldn’t even say his name, but he … Continue reading

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Mr. Modi’s American Facebook Fans!

The Upshot SOCIAL MEDIA LEADER Narendra Modi’s American Facebook Fans OCT. 1, 2014 Mr. Modi’s popularity in India and even in the States is from his authenticity and love for his people and his country. As I have observed before, … Continue reading

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Seventeen Year Old Hong Kong Leader for Democracy

  The faces and places change, but the yearning for  self-determination is  the same. . . in Egypt, Hong Kong,Kiev or Scotland. There is universal longing for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!” A brave new hero! China lied … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday: Manek Chowk Market

Ahmedabad’s Manek Chowk :Market by Day, Crowded Eatery at Night. . Posted on May 20, 2013by annetbell   This is one of my favorite spots in Ahmedabad.  The four minute video is worth the time, trust me!  Manek Chowk is the … Continue reading

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” 8 Days” The Story of Human Trafficking in the United States

Need help? United States: 1 (888) 373-7888 National Human Trafficking Resource Center SMS: 233733 (Text “HELP” or “INFO”) Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English, Spanish Website: traffickingresourcecenter.org I hope this emergency 24 hour number has gotten your … Continue reading

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India’s New Rock Star Comes to America

About these ads WORLD ASIA: SOUTH & CENTRAL What’s a White House dinner without dinner? Modi and Obama will find out. (+video) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with President Obama for a private dinner tonight, but the prime minister … Continue reading

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10 Mysterious Photos that cannot be Explained…

Shaun is my friend. Do I agree with him on everything? No, but I have learned much from him.  This is a fascinating post that I thought you might enjoy! Oh the mysteries of life!

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Navaratri Begins !!!

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This is a post from my friend Keyur about the beginning of Navaratri a 9 day festival celebration in India. Mr. Modi is fasting as he visits the United Nations and Washington, even forgoing a working dinner with Mr. Obama … Continue reading

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Music Monday Widor Toccata from Newark Cathedral

Charles-Marie Widor was a French composer, organist and teacher who lived from 1844-1937.  This is his most famous work, simply known as the Widor Toccata, though it actually is the final  piece in the 5th movement of his Symphony for … Continue reading

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