My Photography...

Purple Swamp Hen....

2011-11-04T05:39:00.000-07:00

Purple Swamphen Long time back I had gone to Chatbir Zoo in near Chandigarh and saw these birds that looked and behaved like Coots but were purple in colour. Now - almost 20-25 years later I saw the same birds in one of the village ponds and clicked a few snaps. Then I started browsing the feild guide I have of Indian birds to see what they were. They are the Purple Swamp Hens... A

Peacock...

2011-11-04T04:10:00.000-07:00

A thing of Beauty - whichever way you see this bird. It may be number one in elegance. I had a lot of them in our near vicinity for majority of the places I have been posted to. Every single time I have seen them I wanted a camera to shoot - shoot and shoot. Luckily on this day I had one (Canon 550D with my 55-250 lens) and shot this bird to the hearts content. Only regret that I still carry is

Colours of nature... Beetle

2011-11-03T00:06:00.000-07:00

I had bought a new Canon 100mm macro and was hunting around for little things to hunt down with my camera. It so happened that I just could not capture anything worthwhile as the butterflies, flowers, Dragonflies and anything interesting were just to busy doing their job for waiting and posing for me. it was the will and a beautiful spider shot that motivated me to continue hunting for

Scaly Breasted Munia...

2011-11-02T07:35:00.000-07:00

Walking back from the office to my Vehicle - I caught sight of this beautiful bird. I remember as a kid I bought two pairs of these birds - I love birds and did take care of them as much I could but they did not survive for too long. I saw them being traded in markets every now and then for a fairly long time after this incident but had by then understood that these birds are not the kind that

A new blog

2011-10-18T01:46:00.000-07:00

I wanted to start a new Blog on Photography - but then I already have four semi-dead blogs and here I am naming an old one from 'My Life' to My Photography. With time I have been jumping from one hobby to another. The photography is my passion now and would like to share what I can with everyone. I don't know - whether in the times of facebook and twitter - blogging still holds a position -

The Spider..

2011-10-18T01:40:00.000-07:00

I have Canon 550D and there the story of my love affair with photography got a new twist. I always loved photography but then on a point and shoot I was not getting the life I wanted in my photographs. After a long wait I decided to say - "what the hell..." and picked up Canon 550 D. I had been using Nikon and liked Nikon cameras - but then after doing a fair bit of research and digging into

Jag Soona Soona Lage by mother and daughter duo...

2009-08-08T10:03:00.001-07:00

This song was sung by my Wify and my daughter...Hope you like it.

THIS HAPPENS IN US ONLY

2009-08-08T09:28:00.001-07:00

This took place in Charlotte North Carolina. A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, then insured them against, among other things, fire. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost 'in a series of small fires.' The insurance

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2009-08-06T18:25:00.001-07:00

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“If good is what you're looking for, good is what you'll find."

2009-06-21T18:22:00.001-07:00

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio "To celebrate growing older, he once wrote the 45 lessons life taught him. He’s turned 90 and here they are once again for all to learn… 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone... 4.

Learning Alfabet The Punjabi Way!

2009-06-19T12:24:00.001-07:00

~~~~ Say them out loud :) A is for Aiscreame B is for Backside, and it has nothing to do with your butt. It is an instruction to go to the rear of a building, or block, or shop or whatever. C is for Cloney and its not a process for replicating sheep, nor is its first name George. It is merely an area where people live e.g. 'Defence Cloney'. D is for the proverbial '

SPIRIT OF BEING A PUNJABI !

2009-04-18T01:18:00.001-07:00

Finally I got something that reflects my heart about being a Punjabi. FRIENDS: Never ask for food. PUNJABI FRIENDS: Always bring the food. FRIENDS: Will say 'hello'. PUNJABI FRIENDS: Will give you a big hug and a kiss and say " Oh Behen***, kithe si tu ? ". FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs. PUNJABI FRIENDS: Call your parents Mom and Dad . FRIENDS: Have never seen

Pakistan accepts Indian version of Mumbai Terrorist Attack

2009-02-16T19:12:00.001-08:00

Pakistan has finally admitted Indian version that Mumbai terrorist attacked was planned in Pakistan and has identified certain important individuals having mastered minded the attack. It is however not yet clear as to what was the motivation of Pakistan having made an about turn on their earlier view of denying even Kasab the lone survivor amongst terrorists being a Pak national. Is this change

Terrorism and Kashmir problem...

2009-01-18T21:28:00.000-08:00

Pakistan has made certain moves to deal with terrorist organization and individuals expected to have been responsible for Mumbai terrorist attack. However Pakistan has a game plan and its entire moves centre round this plan. While it is giving an impression of acting against the perpetrators of attack under pressure, it is conveying to the world community that terrorism against India cannot be

British Foreign Secretary David Milband's visist to india

2009-01-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

British Foreign Secretary David Milband’s visit to India needs to be taken note of for three aspects. He has made Pakistan to be seemed to act against terrorist organizations and certain individuals said to be involved in Mumbai terrorist attack, has not supported Indian demand on Pakistan to hand over perpetrators of attack to India and has linked terrorism against India to Kashmir problem.

What Next……? Pakistan for soup?

2009-01-14T07:06:00.001-08:00

Having opted for diplomacy to bring perpetrators of Mumbai terrorist attack to justice, the Government went in to action to convince the world that the attack was planned and executed by terrorists based in Pakistan. And this operation had the active support of certain elements from Pakistan Government; in particular it’s military and ISI.Over 150 heads of our mission abroad were summoned to the

HAPINESS- ELUSIVE FEELINGS...

2009-01-13T22:20:00.000-08:00

Seeking happiness remains to be the basic purpose in our life. All our activities are directed towards achieving happiness. Yet happiness continues to elude us. Why ! We glibly talk about happiness being state of mind but fail to understand its true meanings. Happiness is a product of love. We love our children, parents, life partner other relations and friends. We love our belongings and have

♦War as an Option…

2009-01-12T07:40:00.001-08:00

If our public is asked to give their choice whether India should opt for war or diplomacy in response to Mumbai terrorist attack a large majority will vote in favor of war. Well public cannot be faltered for their feelings. The feeling of hurt caused by the attack and resultant loss of life and property and lack of response from Pakistan suggests that only way to teach a lesson to the

Pressure on Pakistan….

2009-01-11T00:29:00.001-08:00

When ever Pakistan feels cornered on its role in Mumbai terrorist attack its leaders try to distract world opinion by talking about war. Pakistan’s disgraced former President Gen Musharraf too is talking about India threatening to launch surgical operation. He has even hinted to use nuclear weapon against India. He is talking of Pakistan Army’s ability to fight back the Indian Army as if he is

Dealing with Pakistan....

2009-01-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

The world is focused so much on Taliban in their Afghanistan policy that it is not prepared to deal effectively with Pakistan for their role in Mumbai terrorist attack. The world considers Pakistan’s support essential to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan. Pakistan is aware of the world’s predicament and refuses to act in spite all the diplomatic efforts of The USA and other world powers. Taliban

Pakistan's design and Indian response… worth a thought

2008-12-26T08:56:00.001-08:00

Pakistan’s strategy is becoming amply clear. They have to fight against Taliban under pressure from USA much against their wishes. They want Taliban to succeed against NATO forces who are dependant upon Pakistan particularly for their logistic support. They dare not deny lines of communications. to NATO Forces passing through Pakistan. for fear of their repressive action for non cooperation So

India's Options....

2008-12-25T18:29:00.000-08:00

India’s efforts to put diplomatic pressure on Pakistan to take action against perpetrators of Mumbai terrorist attack have not worked so for. Pakistan understands predicament of US and the western world that they need her cooperation for their operations in Afghanistan. Raising of war bogie with India by Pakistan is to pressurize them that they will be constrained to shift their forces to their

Why Indians cannot be terrorists…

2008-12-23T11:08:00.001-08:00

1. We are always late; we would have missed all 4 flights. 2. We would talk loudly and bring attention to ourselves. ! 3. With free food & drinks on the plane, we would forget why we're There 4. We talk with our hands;therefore we would have to put our weapons down. 5. We would ALL want to fly the plane. 6. We would argue and start a fight in the plane. 7. We can't keep a

Dealing with Pakistan Military....

2008-12-21T19:26:00.000-08:00

It may not be to the liking of India and the world community but the power equation in Pakistan is getting increasingly clear. Mr. Nawaz Sharif’s statement on lone survivor’s nationality is a clear indication of this. The terrorist organizations plan their own strategy to destabilize the world. They are actively supported by the ISI in planning and execution of their operations. The military in

Pakistan Launches a Nuke…..

2008-12-21T00:00:00.001-08:00

During the Cold War, if USA launched a nuke-loaded missile, Soviet Satellites would inform the Soviet army in 3 seconds and in less than 45 seconds Soviet counter-missiles would be on their way. Recent studies commissioned by US department of Defense included one on nuclear war between India and Pakistan : This was the scenario.... ......... ... The Pakistan army decides to launch a