Month: October 2011

In Manipal horn is a multipurpose instrument. It can be used for the following: 1. “I am behind your vehicle” (though you have a mirror to tell you that). 2. “I am still behind you” (though you heard that the first time and several times since). 3.  “I am behind you pedestrians” (and, because I’m… Continue reading The 11 “Horn’s” of Manipal . . .

Inspiration is like the Manipal rains. It comes unannounced and when you least expect it. But when it does, close the umbrella and allow yourself to be soaked for when the chips are down, you may look for just that tiny source to keep the fire in your belly stoked. I remember a very old… Continue reading Don’t stop Chasing your Dreams

I never knew that such places actually exist so near to Manipal! We went to Agumbe, Hanumanagundi Falls in Kudremukh, Sringeri Temple, Annapoorneshwara Temple, a tea garden and finally the Bahubali statue on top of a hillock! Jaw-dropping, awesome, beautiful, heavenly and so many more words fail to describe the beauty of these places. Here… Continue reading A trip to Kudremukh and Sringeri Temple

I saw this on my brother’s time line a few day’s back.  It seemed astonishing  that an individual would be running in this age.  But then I read this article on CBC news.  He completed the Toronto Marathon of 42.1 KM in 8Hr’s 25 Min. Being the faithful internet addict that I am, I instantly asked Lord… Continue reading The Turbaned Tornado: 100 Year old Marathon Runner