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At The WSKFI National Championships In Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. And More..

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Thu, 30 May 2013 05:45:00 +0000

Glimpses from the 13th World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation, India training camp and tournament that was held in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra from May 22nd to 26th, 2013.

At the training camp and tournament:

Training

Lil one performing her kata

Lil one with two other members of her dojo receiving their new belts

Lil one receiving her gold medal for kata

Sightseeing around Ahmednagar:

Our last day in Ahmednagar was spent sightseeing - Cavalry Tank Museum, Faria Bagh Palace, The tomb of Salabat Khan II, Ahmednagar fort.

Cavalry Tank Museum

The Cavalry Tank Museum of the Armoured Corps Centre and School, Ahmednagar is the first of its kind in Asia, and has a huge collection of tanks used during different periods. Although I took pictures of most, if not all of them, here are just a few..

The Sherman Crab "Flail Tank" was developed by the British to clear a path through minefields. Flails with small bob-weights on the ends of the chains were mounted on the drum in front of the tank. As the drum rotated, the flailing chains pulverised the ground and detonated the mines in front of the vehicle.

Rolls-Royce was the most successful of all the armored cars built onto existing commercial chassis in the early days of WW1.

The Hulk

Faria Bagh Palace

Faria Bagh Palace was built in memory of Burhan Shah, the son of Ahmed Nizam Shah – founder of Ahmednagar.

From the roof

A view of Salabat Khan's tomb from Faria Bagh Palace

Tomb of Salabat Khan II

Located at an altitude of 900 m above sea level on top of a hill named Shah Dongar, the tomb of Salabat Khan II is popularly (and wrongly) known as Chand Bibi’s Mahal. Salabat Khan II had built the monument for himself. Salabat Khan II served as a minister under Murtaza – the fourth Nizam Shah – during the reign from 1565 to 1579.

The huge dome of the tomb is surrounded by a three storeyed verandah. The tomb is octagonal in shape and houses the remains of Salabat Khan and his wife. His second wife and sons are buried outside the tomb.

Ahmednagar Fort

One of the most well-designed and impregnable forts of India, the Ahmednagar Fort was built by Ahmad Nizam Shah to commemorate his victory over Jahangir khan. The fort is oval in shape, supported by 24 bastions and is surrounded by a moat, now dry, that is 30 metres wide and 4 to 6 metres deep. Over a mile in circumference, the fort was built from rock hewn out of the moat.

The fort was often used as 'royal prison'. During the Quit India Movement of 1942, the entire Congress Working Committee was detained here. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru wrote his book 'The Discovery Of India' during his confinement here.

The fort is currently under the control of the military command of India.

The entrance to the prison cells

Walking along the ramparts

The 'royal prison' courtyard

A hallway inside the 'royal prison'

The chair in Nehru's room

This is supposedly the gallows pole visible at quite a distance even from outside the fort

Bloody #nescafe ripoff. Should be named ‘My First SIP’ coz 0.7g is just about enough for a sip, not a cup

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:42:00 +0000

At the school fair. Helping out..

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Today’s awesome sunrise :)

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Climate Change?! #Goa

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Just saw this notice on my daughter’s bedroom door..

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:44:00 +0000

At CCD #Goa @dhempe @dark_gal @GuttuG @dpreacher @krishsundaram @geekblues @kurtbento @ExoticGoa #goajulytweetup

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:30:00 +0000

Hehe.. Really? Today’s weather forecast. #LOL

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:47:00 +0000

NoMoZo – Panjim, Goa. Karate.. and more.

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:48:00 +0000

Here are a few glimpses of the karate demonstration with Sensei Joseph Rodrigues on one of Panjim’s busiest roads – 18th June Road. I’ve put up pictures on various other sites.. you may check my twitter feed for the links. These are only video clips.

No pain, no gain…

And now for some fun…

Yes, what’s a flash mob without rain?!?

Karate demonstration with Sensei Joseph Rodrigues. 18th June Road, #Panjim #Goa #NoMoZo

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:30:00 +0000

For @justkalpana. 2012 National Boardsailing Championships. #Goa.

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:55:00 +0000

#NoMoZo #Panjim #Goa

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Kicking Off #NoMoZo. #Panjim #Goa

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

For @airplanetalk .. she crashed in 10 seconds

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:30:00 +0000

What better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, eh @shaaqt? :)

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

First windsurfing lesson :D

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Wind surfing and kayaking at Hawaii beach. #Goa

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Heh.. Still getting used to #WindowsPhone UI.. #Nokia #Lumia800

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:47:00 +0000

Finally!! It’s here.. #Nokia #Lumia800. Thanks to @Nokia_Connects :)

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Lil one trying to take me shopping.. at The Bombay Store. Here’s why (apart from the 20% disc voucher overleaf) :D

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:30:00 +0000

Passing by this tree made me want to sing Cotton Fields.. :D #CCR

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Art & Craft Exhibition At School

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Here’s a glimpse of the art and craft exhibition held today at Thaïs’ school:

Thaïs' Mickey Mouse clock

Doggies

Traffic jam

Assorted vegetable

(Fallen?) angels

Animal kingdom

Turtles

Ladybugs and assorted creepy crawlies

Masquerade masks

Just back from the dog show. Not sure what Austin does, though.. #Panjim #Goa

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Jewels Of Goa – 1

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Finally made it to the concert.. With minutes to spare! #RememberShakti #music #Goa

noreply@blogger.com (arabicaah) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 +0000