Ramnathi, Goa: On every trip to India, we first visit our ancestral Ramnathi Temple in Ponda, Goa. On the cab ride from the train station, you are taken-in by the lush fields rimmed by coconut trees swaying in the breeze, beautiful bungalows on either side of the road, with folks just hanging out on the [...]
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In March, I posted a photo essay on the Flower Sellers in Dadar. These beautiful people, with little material belongings, seemed so content with their lives. That left a lasting impression. When I visited Goa, there too I was touched by the flower sellers. We had camped at the Ramnathi Temple, Ponda. After the main [...]
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A few days back, I was in New York City for a day. Dashing from Penn Station to my meeting on 50th St., I passed a coffee shop with these delicious rolls in the window. Couldn't go in, so decided to shoot through the window and savor it later. Grab one! Sharmao Nahin!
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From my previous post on apples. The apples shown were (from left): Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Fuji and Red Delicious. As many of you promised, grab a few apples (or any other fruit) on your next outing to the grocery store. They are so much better than the junk snacks the MNCs [...]
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I love to eat apples. They are juicy, crunchy, delicious and filling. And they are nutritionally loaded! A convenient snack whenever I want. I carry a couple in my bag everyday to work. I eat them at my desk, walking to the train, waiting for a meeting, or even in a lecture. Wet and wipe [...]
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