Monday, March 26, 2012

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Quick look at the month gone by: Indecision 2012: Republican Primary

Some of the interesting reads from around the Web for February 2012

Indecision 2012: The World has changed, Mr Romney!

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World celebrates Charles Dickens. And an Indian connection.

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Generosity Day

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Great Indian Food in London. Brick Lane Rules!!!

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David Letterman 30 years on Late Night TV

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SuperBowl 2012 Commercials

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Ski in Spain

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An inconvenient truth: London in 3012

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Education in India

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Rahul Gandhi's political growl.

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Well Left

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How did it work out ?

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Travel Review: Edinburgh

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"To die in a pub is my dearest plan with my mouth to the tap as close as I can.
Then the angels would say when the singing began 'Oh Lord please show mercy on this boozy man'"

Review: If you like your castles, if you like your war history, if you like your whiskey, then Edinburgh, and by association Scotland, is the place you must go. This beautiful small town on north-eastern shores of Britain gives you a perfect introduction to Scotland. Great Britain might be a surviving union but it's definitely not one country. Scotland is a country that stands on it's own and Scotts are proud people of a proud nation. Even though Edinburgh Castle is its most famous landmark, Edinburgh has plenty other sights and sounds to keep you entertained for few days. And if you have time, a visit north to the Highlands (Caledonia) is highly recommended. It will reveal another country with it's majestic beauty spotted with mountains, lochs, castles and scotch distilleries!

Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/sets/72157629085018907/

Travel Review: Amsterdam

 

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Review: Amsterdam amuses me as a city. Because you rarely see cultural landmarks steeped in history standing comfortably next to "coffee" shops and the ever-encroaching windows of a Red Light District. For a first time visitor who was interested in both sides of this historic city, it was surreal feeling. As you walk around the famous Dam square admiring the New Jewish Church and City Center, the "Coffee Shops" and the Red Light District reveal themselves. Whether you want to indulge yourself in the sins or not of this "Sin City", a visit to this part of the town is a must. The perception of Amsterdam been a party city may stem from legalization of weed and prostitution but one has to go to this small western European city to understand it's historic past and it's battle with Nazi regime during the reign of the Third Reich. Churches and museums like Anne Frank House littered across the city are waiting to tell you a story of Amsterdam that you've perhaps never heard before!

Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/sets/72157629085018907/

Friday, March 2, 2012

New York, New York

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"I go to Paris, I go to London, I go to Rome, and I always say, 'There's no place like New York. It's the most exciting city in the world now. That's the way it is. That's it.' "

I came to New York as a young 22 year old boy with no expectations and I ended up living in this most exciting of cities for 7 years! I never had been to New York before moving here and now I can't get enough of this city. For now, I have moved on and live in London. But I'll always miss you, New York! And I shall see you soon. Very soon!!!

Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adigupta/collections/72157601746402248/

Photograph of the Month February 2012: Vagabond Wines

About photograph:  London Gastronomy @ VagaBond Wines, Fulham, London.

Vagabond

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S2

Food and Wine Reviews for Feburary 2012

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Turkish Eggs @ Kopapa

Kopapa <FAVORITES>  Have been meaning to try this place for ages and finally managed (It takes almost a week advance reservation for weekends) on a chilly Feb Sunday afternoon! But the wait was well worth it. On the corner of the hip Seven Dial block, this place is perfect for Sunday brunch on a cold day. The Turkish Eggs were definitely a standout and my Bloody Mary didn't disappoint at all.

Tayyabs <FAVORITES>  This is the "Indian" food that London is famous for. Brick Lane rules but Indian food elsewhere in London disappoints! The Lassi, Lamb Seekh Kebab and Dry Meat are heavenly. I'll be going here many more times!

 

Cha Cha Moon -  Tucked away in one of the corners of the popular Carnaby Street and Kingly Street, Cha Cha Moon is  an interesting place to get some good Singaporean street food. It's always packed. But the service is quick & good so you hopefully wouldn't have to wait for long.