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This post is very special. Not just because it is the 100th but because its about my favouritest (so far!) European city of Lisbon. The capital city of Portugal is simply a perfect blend of all that is Portuguese and is the only European capital city on the Atlantic. In addition it is city that…
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If Portugal gets an ample hold on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, it bestows all its grandeur on the coastline of Algarve and dotting the southern-most region are the picturesque towns of Sagrez, Loule, Faro, Tavira and Lagos. And the famed Carnival of the country is traditionally celebrated in the month of February at most…
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The historic town of Porto is Portugal at its charming best, it is classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco and quite rightly so. Staying at a chateau in the suburban town of Alfena meant that we were roughly about 30 minutes from the city centre. The chateau came with two bedrooms, a den,…
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Travelling to far off lands is always a fantasy, and Portugal seemed as far away as ever and similarly as fantastic as ever. Flying over a major ocean, handful of seas and two continents we reached the western tip of Europe’s Maritime capital’s bustling city of Lisbon. And probably the only place in Portugal that…
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Pi Patel intrigues the audience first with a strange name and then with his strange story. The work of Yann Martel is presented on the big screen by none other the spectacular director Ang Lee. Patel’s charming beginnings at Pondicherry are depicted with tones of what makes India so marvelous, the diversity. From one religion…
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The genius mastermind behind innovative and inventive products of today was the star speaker at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore last month. In a largely dramatized act he shared with the packed and bursting-from-the-seams-of-the-hall audience his working process and some highly appreciated works. From the quaint red buses of London to the magnificient Olympic…
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Hyderabad is the twin sister of my hometown, Secunderabad, but over the years the two cities have merged into one, well almost. Here’s an article published in today’s edition of the Indian National daily newspaper, the Times of India. Unfortunately I could not find an online link of the published article, but here’s the scripted…
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Painting is an extension of an emotion, an emotion spread out and about the spread of a canvas, a wall or well sometimes a whole ceiling. And if its a composition of nature then well really what better. Eminent artist SuryaPrakash paints just that in his latest series aptly tilted Verdant Vistas. His vivid imagination…
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Creative people are vivid thinkers. Most likely because they simply have to be. And when the pressure of performance sets it, it’s quite a challenge. Here’s an interesting take by Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of ‘Eat, Pray, Love’. The author suggests that creative insight is best when attributed to a layer in one’s persona. A…
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The second biggest continent and the home to a plethora of the land-based flora and fauna, Africa is sure a tough nut to crack. We started the game hunt (figuratively ofcourse!) in Kenya, at precisely the Masai Mara. Tales from this knowingly lost continent are ever so mesmerizing as they are heart-wrenching. Nature at its…
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The butterfly parks and gardens are ever so delightful. The Lil colorful creatures offer a visual panorama ever so lovely. And housing them within the airport complex makes the transit ever so delightful. Don’t miss if you are ever flying -by Changi. A few snapshots from the mini-butterfly park in the Changi Airport. <;;a href="http://vedasri.files
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