Category Archives: India

Mr. Modi 2

Posted on September 3, 2013 by annetbell

September 3, 2013, 3:26 pm Following 16 Following 15 Today 277Visitors442Views Best ever 442views All time 8,904views1,463comments VIEWS BY COUNTRY Today Yesterday Summaries Country Views India 275 United States 106 United Kingdom 12 Singapore 8 Australia 7 France 4 Taiwan … Continue reading →

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Mr. Modi

Posted on August 30, 2013 by annetbell

Opinionated Man(aopinionatedman.com) is asking for posts from people who value the importance of voicing his/her opinion. So here sits this white, American woman talking about Mr. Modi, the current Chief Minister in Gujarat, India! Why you might ask?  We stayed … Continue reading →

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Art Book Center, Ahmedabad

Posted on August 29, 2013 by annetbell

We kept hearing about this amazing Art Book Store from lots of professor and student types in Ahmedabad, but we didn’t visit until our time was quickly coming to an end.  You know the frantic plans of “we might not … Continue reading →

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Camels, Ships of the Desert

Posted on August 27, 2013 by annetbell

I have always been fascinated with these magic beasts. There is a current  commercial on US  TV which always makes me laugh and  I am going to share with you.  ( Wednesday is called hump day in vernacular US speech … Continue reading →

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Reincarnation and Mummification

Posted on August 26, 2013 by annetbell

Hinduism is the  world’s fourth largest religion with seven hundred fifty million  devotees. It was founded in the North of India, 4,000 years ago near the Indus River.  This makes it the oldest exiting religion in the world. 80% of … Continue reading →

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Pakistani Hero

Posted on August 25, 2013 by annetbell

I found this site of yesterday and just have to  add Humaira to my wall of heroes.  I am also including the post I made earlier about the CNN Heroes from India. These people will really touch and inspire your … Continue reading →

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Shine On Award

Posted on August 24, 2013 by annetbell

Many thanks to Deepa at http:// inspiringevolution.wordpress.com for so graciously  nominating me  for this award. Do visit her site to read excellent prose and poetry from one of the excellent, sensitive, inspiring  young  writers who are blogging. I have decided … Continue reading →

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Dancing (Harlem Shake Style) at the Taj Mahal

Posted on August 22, 2013 by annetbell

    Watch the video to the end!   Is there any wonder we love these guys so much?  Look at the confused expression on the faces of the Indians! lol Namaste. . . .. This Is Incredible India with … Continue reading →

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Namaste

Posted on August 16, 2013 by annetbell

I will be off-line for a few days!  Have a lovely weekend! Namaste. . . . .. . T I I I

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Jagannath Temple-Rath Yatra- Chariot Festival

Posted on August 15, 2013 by annetbell

From the break of dawn, a massive procession of devotees gather at the Jagannath Temple. Large chariots carry idols of Balaram, Kirshna and their sister Subhadra through the narrow windy streets of old Ahmedabad. Afterwards the idols are bathed in … Continue reading →

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