Category Archives: India

Happy 68th Birthday, Incredible India !

Posted on August 15, 2014 by annetbell

August 15, 2014 Headlines Share the News 5 India would be celebrating the 68th Independence Day on 15th August 2014. Celebrating Independence Day is not complete without wishing the fellow citizens “Happy Independence Day”. Earlier these messages and greetings … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged August 15, blogging, devotion, freedom, Independence Day, India, Mr. Modi, poetry, Prime Minister | 14 Comments

Delhi’s Incredible Growth

Posted on August 14, 2014 by annetbell

“Unbelievable but true,” Officer Singh. Images from the inner city to the rapidly growing suburbs. The high rise apartments are like none I have ever seen. . . . . anywhere! If you were to live in Delhi, would … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged bikes, blogging, British rule for 200 years, Delhi India, education in India, electrical wires, electricity, India, Indian Middle Class, New Delhi, old city, suburbs, tourists, trash | 2 Comments

Amdavad’s Sunday Market

Posted on August 12, 2014 by annetbell

Sunday Market in Ahmedabad (Amdavad) Posted on May 14, 2013by annetbell This market is named “Sunday” solely because of it’s location at the end of the Ellis Bridge and its”business only on Sunday”. There are daily markets all over the city as these … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Amdavad, animals, blogging, bunnies, elephant, Ellis Bridge, goats, green parakeets, India, photography, Sunday Market, This is Incredible India | 7 Comments

Tiny Indian Squirrel in Agra

Posted on August 11, 2014 by annetbell

In Hindu India, all life is a gift from God, even tiny, insignificant animals. Of course, it may be their belief in reincarnation or a real love of life. For me, I choose the latter. Tiny Indian Squirrel Posted on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Agra, blogging, Gift of life, Hinduism, Holy Book of Ramayana, India, Indian squirrel, life, squirrel, tiny, travel | 14 Comments

Cow Concert . . . . Music Monday

Posted on August 11, 2014 by annetbell

Look at the horizon line. . . . This made me so happy . . . . I think my cow friends in India need a concert, too! Any cow or animal music stories to share?

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, concert, cow concert, cows, curiosity, farm, farmer, music, trombone | 1 Comment

Village Boy Rescues Dog

Posted on August 7, 2014 by annetbell

This will show in a very clear way, the Indians’ love of animals. I am thinking that this little boy, shared his meager meals with the dog. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this village boy who rescued the injured dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged animals, blogging, dogs, education, feral dogs, Hindu, honoring, India, Indian reverence for life, kindness, living faith, love of animals, religion, sharing, village schools | 9 Comments

KFC New Delhi

Posted on August 6, 2014 by annetbell

I was thrilled when I discovered this morning that my friend Judith had found and sent this video to me. My post, which I am including from the KFC in Amdavad, is one of my all time favorites. … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Amdavad, blogging, business, capitalism, joy, KFC India, management, meaningful work, New Delhi, responsible capitalism, service, smiles, special restaurant | 7 Comments

Mr. Modi and the Potties

Posted on August 5, 2014 by annetbell

INDIA’S NEW #1 TACKLES #2 JULY 18, 2014 WORDYMAMMOTH 1 COMMENT A top priority of India’s new government is to end defecating in the open by 2019. This is very exciting ! This week’s Economist has some of the disturbing … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged culture, feeding the masses, Hindus, history, hygiene, India, Mr. Modi, Muslims, public health, toilets | 14 Comments

A What. . . . . Where?

Posted on August 2, 2014 by annetbell

Gujarat family shocked to see 5-foot crocodile in bathroom from The Times of India A five-foot crocodile entered into a bathroom in a residential society in Sojitra town of Gujarat’s Anand district. (Photo: AFP) Anand: This Gujarat family had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Anand, animals, bathroom, blogging, crocodile, Gujurat, India, travel, visitor | 14 Comments

Goa. . . More Than the Beaches

Posted on July 31, 2014 by annetbell

Portuguese Goa Originally posted on May 12, 2013by annetbell Namaste! As the students enjoyed the promised two restful days on the beaches, David and I headed down to explore the Portuguese footprint in India, mostly the churches. Now we have seen many … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Cathedral of Mount Mary, Christianity, churches of Goa, convent, faith, Goa, Goa India, Portuguese Goa, St Francis Xavier, St. Augustine, UNESCO, world religion | 33 Comments