Category Archives: India

Dada Hari Ni Vav

Posted on September 18, 2013 by annetbell

Dada Hari, was the  chief attendant of Sultan Muhmud  Begada’s royal harem at the turn of the 16 century. She commissioned the building of this step well as well as a garden, mosque, and her own tomb.  The ancient rulers … Continue reading →

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NIDUS. . . .A Designer Shop

Posted on September 16, 2013 by annetbell

This is India’s  premier design institute and is located in Ahmedabad very near the City Museum or Sanskar Kendra by Le Corbusier.  Both are must see places if you have the time.  Access to the campus  is quite difficult. No … Continue reading →

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Summer Sun Award

Posted on September 14, 2013 by annetbell

Oh, it is still summer, isn’t it?  My friend Shehanne Moore honored me with this award several weeks back and I am just “getting it done” now!  The really cool thing is that Shehanne started this award and then it … Continue reading →

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New Yorkers Have Spoken

Posted on September 13, 2013 by annetbell

Some of you may remember the post I made in the summer on three flawed politicians, Mr. Spitzer , Mr. Weiner, and Mr. Modi. This is my update. https://talesalongtheway.com/2013/07/10/three-flawed-politicians/ The picture at the top of the page is a compilation … Continue reading →

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FabIndia

Posted on September 9, 2013 by annetbell

India and shopping….this is for me! I actually found out about these lovely stores near the end of our time in India. We were spending the weekend with some friends in Baroda. I noticed the lovely bed covers and asked … Continue reading →

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Asiatic Lions

Posted on September 8, 2013 by annetbell

Very soon after we arrived in India, talk began about a safari. We decided on Gir because of its proximity to Ahemedabad.  The preserve is about the size of Houston, Texas.  In its past, it was a royal  hunting reserve, … Continue reading →

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One Million or More

Posted on September 7, 2013 by annetbell

We have all seen pictures like this of India. Some of us know statistics like India being the second most populous country on earth with 1.2 billion souls just  behind China at 1.3 billion.  India is on track to surpass … Continue reading →

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Response to Post Mr. Modi

Posted on September 6, 2013 by annetbell

I couldn’t figure out how to reblog these comments 8-( but I thought they are very enlightening.) All three are from one person.   The last two are in response to comments on my blog by another blogger.  If you … Continue reading →

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Deli Or Dehli?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by annetbell

Of course it is Delhi…we are discussing India!  Our group, all architects except me,  anticipated visiting the capital city and after several days of touring , we  were near. The first indication was these GIANT apartment buildings as we approached … Continue reading →

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Child Labor

Posted on September 4, 2013 by annetbell

Monday, writing about Labor Day, reminded me of a morning in Cairo, years ago.  We stayed in a great hostel called Garden City House.  It was full of professors and archaeologists, students, and academic people who travel to wonderful places … Continue reading →

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