Tea set is used in this arrangement. Material required: Tea Set Flower and Foliage stems equal to the number of Tea Set pieces Flower Pins Method: Arrange the flowers as shown in the … [Read more...]
Happy Varamahalakshmi Vrata
Wish all the readers a very prosperous year ahead. Click here to read about the Vrata. … [Read more...]
Nanjanagudu
Nanjanagudu is famous for the Srikanteshwara Temple, Raghavendra Swamy temple, Kapila River, Nanjanagudina Rasabale (Banana), and B.V.Pandit Sadvaidyashala / ayurvedic institute. Nanjangud is … [Read more...]
Wake me up before you bow bow…
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Coffee Break – Coffee Plant – Coffee Tree
“Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love." – Turkish Porverb Reading newspaper in the early morning sipping a cup of filter coffee is the ideal way to start the day … [Read more...]
Identify this Ice-cream
Clue: Karnataka politics … [Read more...]
Heritage tag for Western Ghats
Photo taken in Reliah dam, Coonoor. Click on image to enlarge. Congratulations! dear Western Ghats for getting the Heritage tag. I am relieved that the future generations will be able to visit you … [Read more...]
Dolphins Nose View Point, Coonoor
The winding narrow roads into the thick shola forest and tea estates lead to the Dolphins Nose viewpoint. I love the adventurous drive to this place. The peak is at 6,000 feet above sea level, an … [Read more...]
Flower Lady
Tying flowers into garlands is an art. Here is a lady tying flowers of different hues into garlands in Gandhi Bazaar market, Bangalore. … [Read more...]
July 2012 Hints
To get a sparkling sink, mix 1/4 cup Baking Soda and 1/2 cup Vinegar and scrub the sink well. Rinse to find your sink sparkling! Usage of Loofa sponges is increasing in India. Once, the sponges … [Read more...]
Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur
Jaswant Thada is situated to the left of the Mehrangarh fort complex in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This beautiful white marble structure was built in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Photographs … [Read more...]
World Environment Day
Picture - Honey comb June 5th is celebrated as world environment day. … [Read more...]
June 2012 Hints
To control insects sprinkle some Hing / Asafoetida powder near the holes drilled by the insects. Keep half inch Hing / Asafoetida pieces inside bottles of Chili Powder, Coriander seeds, Bengal Gram … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – You are my sunshine
This arrangement is perfect for the summer. Materials required: 1 Juice glass 3 Gerberas 1 Jasmine branch Method: Cut the flower into different sizes. Plop them in the water filled glass … [Read more...]
Upanayana
Every male child born in certain Hindu communities has to go through the Upanayana ritual. Upanayana is also known as Munji, Brahmopadesham (supreme teaching), and Sacred thread ceremony. The … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprout Stir Fry
A simple stir fry using Brussels Sprout. This exotic vegetable was introduced by the British and is grown in Ooty and other hill stations across the country. Time Required: 20 … [Read more...]
O’ God, thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small…
Ramanagara
Ramanagara is situated 50 Km from Bangalore at an elevation of 2450 feet above sea level. Ramanagara was known as Closepet in memory of Sir Barry Close who was a British official during … [Read more...]
Khaman Dhokla – Dal Dhokla Recipe – Vati Dal Khaman Dhokla – Steamed Lentil Cakes
Gujarati menu is incomplete without this item. A popular and healthy snack from the state of Gujarat. Cuisine: Gujrati Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Besan / Gram … [Read more...]
Beetroot
Beetroot is cultivated widely across the world as it is one of the most popular vegetables used in a variety of dishes. The leaves are also edible when boiled or steamed. Beetroot has been … [Read more...]
