Tag Archives: India

Sunday, June 30th in Cairo

Posted on June 30, 2013 by annetbell

Today in Tahrir  Square,  there are at least 100,000 demonstrators gathered to protest President Morsi, who was elected one year ago today.  The Egyptians have discovered “Power to the People!” There is reporting of a possible new revolution beginning.  According … Continue reading →

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Rice Revolution – The World’s #1 Important Food Crop

Posted on June 28, 2013 by annetbell

It should come as no surprise that India’s preeminent crop is rice. It  produces 20% of the world’s crop, and rice is the staple of the diet  in the Eastern and Southern states in India. The usual number of harvests … Continue reading →

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Gujarati Thali at Agashiye, The House of MG

Posted on June 26, 2013 by annetbell

I have mentioned, before, this elegant hotel  in the heart of old Ahmedabad, The House of MG. It was built by a prominent, self-made, textile tycoon, Shri Mangaldas Girdhandas  in the 1920s.  He and his family lived and entertained on … Continue reading →

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Potty Park

Posted on June 22, 2013 by annetbell

  Yes, there is a Toilet Garden in Ahmedabad.  Toilets or the lack  thereof are quite a problem in India. Gandhi said that sanitation is more important then independence. And after all these years it is still a  huge problem. … Continue reading →

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The Blind at Your Doorstep

Posted on June 19, 2013 by annetbell

One of the universal comments about India is, ” Your senses will be assaulted” which is pretty much true….thus universal in truth.  What if you were unable to see the vibrant colors, the friendly smiles, the cows wondering in the … Continue reading →

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Good Citizen – KFC

Posted on June 18, 2013 by annetbell

This is a rework of a much earlier blog from India that not many people saw. It was one of my favorites. Today is the first of two posts  in response to questions I have had about what is available … Continue reading →

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Wire Madness

Posted on June 17, 2013 by annetbell

This is almost is an unbelievable topic, but trust me, it is real!  But these pictures are not Amanabad in Gujarat where this situation is much better.  In our four months there , we had a flickering and off of … Continue reading →

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The Law Garden. . . Kitsch and Glitter in Ahmedabad’s Night Market

Posted on June 13, 2013 by annetbell

If you have been paying attention, with this post, I have now shared round the clock market shopping opportunities for you to explore in my Indian  home away from home. As the  name implies, the address is the garden and … Continue reading →

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The Banyan Tree

Posted on June 11, 2013 by annetbell

“Everyone has a story to tell. Every person, every animal, every tree has a story to tell. Not all stories have words. ” Beneath the Banyan Tree  by Emil Sher Namaste. . .  .T I I

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Believe Your Eyes!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by annetbell

In this ancient city of  Varanasi, (Benaras, Kashi) sacred bulls can be seen walking up  and down the stairs (ghats) to access the Gangi for drinking water and bathing. Namaste. . . . .T I I image from Google Public … Continue reading →

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