Category Archives: India

Alcohol In Predominately Hindu India

Posted on September 29, 2016 by annetbell

World One of India’s most-populous states recently banned alcohol. Mayhem ensued. Praveen Kumar, in a white sleeveless vest, says he is too afraid to a drink since prohibition started in April. His wife, Sumedhi Kumar, is part of a women’s … Continue reading →

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Proud to Be An Indian

Posted on September 28, 2016 by annetbell

I wish we could make this pledge in America, too!

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Unexpected Rock Stars !

Posted on September 22, 2016 by annetbell

  Namaste! Posted  first  on February 21, 2013 by annetbell Ahmedabad is not a tourist destination. It is a working class city which used to be called the Manchester (UK) of India due to the many fabric mills. It could also … Continue reading →

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Holy Cow. . . . .Friend to Indian Hindus

Posted on September 20, 2016 by annetbell

  Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the national animal to … Continue reading →

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A Call for Justice in India

Posted on September 9, 2016 by annetbell

India comedian’s angry tweet to Modi goes viral BBC News   Image copyrightNARINDER NANUImage captionKapil Sharma (centre) has a cult following in India An angry tweet by a popular Indian comedian to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone viral. Kapil … Continue reading →

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Gita

Posted on September 1, 2016 by annetbell

Krishna in the front Namaste ! Today  is the Hindu celebration  of the Bhagavadi Gita or the birth of the Hindu classical scripture, the most important influential Hindu scripture and philosophy. It is rather ironic that the video below gives … Continue reading →

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Decorative Elements of the Taj

Posted on August 31, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! Islam forbids human or animal figures be used in decoration. It is their belief that God alone has the power to create life. Today, I am showing you images from the artistic decorative elements of the Taj with … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Indian Dad and Husband

Posted on July 28, 2016 by annetbell

This story will touch your heart, maybe even your tears.  Aditya Tiwari is an amazing young man.  First he was the youngest man in India to adopt a child at the age of 25.  And if that was not enough, … Continue reading →

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Monsoon

Posted on July 27, 2016 by annetbell

Take shelter where you can find it !  At least he is not sharing the cover  with a monkey! Thanks, Judy !

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Another European Airport Attack

Posted on June 29, 2016 by annetbell

Turkey mourns after airport attack The death toll in a suicide gun and bomb attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport rises to 41, including 13 foreign nationals, as Turkey observes a national day of mourning. There has been no claim of … Continue reading →

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