Honeymoon is the most memorable time in a couple’s life. It is the beginning of a new future with a lot of inquisitive feeling. This time is the most cherished period and a key to a successful marriage. With a wide range of options right from the huge mountains to the deserted beach, I am sure all of us might have dreamt of having their honeymoon in the most preferred location.
Hawaiian Islands are pieces of land, located in the North Pacific Ocean that extends up to 1500 miles. It comprises of 137 islands and is the 50th state of the United States of America. Nature is undoubtedly the most beautiful thing on earth. It secludes you from the chaotic atmosphere on earth; it takes you to a land of paradise – a land that every one of us yearns to be in.
Hawaiian Island remains one of the most preferred honeymoon destinations in the world. The wide variety of beauty it offers is unbeatable. With perfect climate, supreme resorts, total privacy, stunning looking beaches and a lot more to offer; it leaves the couple forget the outside world.
There is no end to romantic places in Hawaii and of course when you are with the right person, whole life becomes a honeymoon. Hawaii certainly helps you to fulfill the desire of going in to another land with the love of your life. There is nothing more romantic in life other than sitting with your loved one and watching the sunset together. Nothing in life is more important than a smile on your loved ones face. Virgin waves touching both of your feet feels like heaven. A picture speaks a thousand words. It rekindles the joy of being in love after looking at those mesmerizing pictures of Hawaiian Islands.
It is said that the first impression is the last impression, so a honeymoon is Hawaii is surely going to leave a perfect smile on your life partner forever.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Singapore's serenity
Singapore is a tiny piece of land situated in Asia, well known for its cleanliness and impeccable beauty of beaches, roads and gardens. Some of the most sort after places in Singapore include the Orchid road, Botanical garden, Gem stone factory, Jurong Bird Park, Sentosa Island, Little India, Mustafa shopping arcade, and so on.
There is no dearth of gorgeous looking places like well built buildings that include schools, universities, churches and even houses. To start with, Orchid road is said to be one of the most beautiful roads of Singapore and it clearly shows signs of complete prosperity. It contains an exhibit display of shopping malls and brands like Gucci, Versace, Louis Vuitton and so on.
Love Orchids? Then the National Orchid Garden is a must for all visitors. Located in the lush and peaceful Botanical Gardens it remains the pride of Singapore. It includes a large variety of beautiful flowers which instantly catches our attention and makes us wonder, what else on earth can be prettier than these wonderful looking flowers. The orchids found here will not let you decide what to do? Whether talk to them or look at them. With over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids, this is one of Singapore’s most colorful spot. Princess Diana was also one among us who fell for the charm and beauty of lovely looking white daisy flowers. Vanda Miss Joaquim is the national flower of Singapore with a mixture of pink and white colours embracing the beauty of the flower.
Nature is God’s gift, but the amount of talent present in the people of Singapore cannot go without mentioning. If flowers catch our attention within a minute’s span then the gems in the Gem stone factory leaves us spellbound. The art work is done in such a creative manner that it actually leaves life in the things made. Gem stones are carefully placed in a very creative manner that in turn looks stunning after it is completed. Wall hangings and other such decorative items are meticulously made with the help of gem stones.
Jurong Bird Park of Singapore is another spectacular place on earth. We normally get to see birds in black, brown and green but looking at red, white and orange flamingos confuses us to an extent where we ourselves start believing that somebody has painted these birds. Penguins, Pelicans and Caribbean Flamingos have found shelter in Jurong Bird Park of Singapore. This bird park organizes bird shows and spreads cheer amongst its onlookers. The birds are trained in a brilliant manner and leave no stone unturned in making the shows a great success.
Sentosa Island is another beauty in itself. The cable car that leads us to the island gives us a glimpse of this wonderful city and also adds to our thrill by taking us above the sea. The Dolphin show, 4D Show, Wax Museum, Underwater world are some stunning features of the same. Dolphins are man’s best friend and it seems as if they understand our language. The co-operation and dedication they show to man is indeed invaluable. Underwater world in Singapore shows us a different picture altogether. The fishes in the aquarium appear to have surrounded us, putting us inside a cave. So here, the fishes are not in boxes but we are put in boxes.
After a joyous city tour how can we miss out on the most important part? Shopping of course. Mustafa shopping arcade is a boon to all shopoholics. Being open 24 hours in a day, one need not worry about missing out shopping after a whole day of city tour. If one has the stamina and the inclination to look out for things after a tiring day, Mustafa is the place to be. Right from a small nail cutter to a napkin; laptops to lipsticks, clothes to chandeliers you get it all; putting an end to hunt for things in different places.
Lastly, Little India in Singapore is one such place that keeps us Indians closer to our country. Tamil and Hindi are widely spoken in Little India and it also offers a place to have home food. Rice, roti and chats are available all under one roof thus putting an end to search for Indian food.
Singapore is a beauty in itself. Small and serene it wins the hearts of all those who visit it and leaves you with a lifetime of happy memories.
There is no dearth of gorgeous looking places like well built buildings that include schools, universities, churches and even houses. To start with, Orchid road is said to be one of the most beautiful roads of Singapore and it clearly shows signs of complete prosperity. It contains an exhibit display of shopping malls and brands like Gucci, Versace, Louis Vuitton and so on.
Love Orchids? Then the National Orchid Garden is a must for all visitors. Located in the lush and peaceful Botanical Gardens it remains the pride of Singapore. It includes a large variety of beautiful flowers which instantly catches our attention and makes us wonder, what else on earth can be prettier than these wonderful looking flowers. The orchids found here will not let you decide what to do? Whether talk to them or look at them. With over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids, this is one of Singapore’s most colorful spot. Princess Diana was also one among us who fell for the charm and beauty of lovely looking white daisy flowers. Vanda Miss Joaquim is the national flower of Singapore with a mixture of pink and white colours embracing the beauty of the flower.
Nature is God’s gift, but the amount of talent present in the people of Singapore cannot go without mentioning. If flowers catch our attention within a minute’s span then the gems in the Gem stone factory leaves us spellbound. The art work is done in such a creative manner that it actually leaves life in the things made. Gem stones are carefully placed in a very creative manner that in turn looks stunning after it is completed. Wall hangings and other such decorative items are meticulously made with the help of gem stones.
Jurong Bird Park of Singapore is another spectacular place on earth. We normally get to see birds in black, brown and green but looking at red, white and orange flamingos confuses us to an extent where we ourselves start believing that somebody has painted these birds. Penguins, Pelicans and Caribbean Flamingos have found shelter in Jurong Bird Park of Singapore. This bird park organizes bird shows and spreads cheer amongst its onlookers. The birds are trained in a brilliant manner and leave no stone unturned in making the shows a great success.
Sentosa Island is another beauty in itself. The cable car that leads us to the island gives us a glimpse of this wonderful city and also adds to our thrill by taking us above the sea. The Dolphin show, 4D Show, Wax Museum, Underwater world are some stunning features of the same. Dolphins are man’s best friend and it seems as if they understand our language. The co-operation and dedication they show to man is indeed invaluable. Underwater world in Singapore shows us a different picture altogether. The fishes in the aquarium appear to have surrounded us, putting us inside a cave. So here, the fishes are not in boxes but we are put in boxes.
After a joyous city tour how can we miss out on the most important part? Shopping of course. Mustafa shopping arcade is a boon to all shopoholics. Being open 24 hours in a day, one need not worry about missing out shopping after a whole day of city tour. If one has the stamina and the inclination to look out for things after a tiring day, Mustafa is the place to be. Right from a small nail cutter to a napkin; laptops to lipsticks, clothes to chandeliers you get it all; putting an end to hunt for things in different places.
Lastly, Little India in Singapore is one such place that keeps us Indians closer to our country. Tamil and Hindi are widely spoken in Little India and it also offers a place to have home food. Rice, roti and chats are available all under one roof thus putting an end to search for Indian food.
Singapore is a beauty in itself. Small and serene it wins the hearts of all those who visit it and leaves you with a lifetime of happy memories.
Does Handicrafts in India need promotion?
Handicrafts are part of our age old culture and heritage. This art form started almost 5000 years ago and is still an integral part of our tradition. Now-a-days, our life has become very swift and so we do not get time to think about all this.
It is said that Indian villages occupy more than 75 per cent of our land and the rest comprises of cities. People in the villages still believe very strongly on their customs and lifestyle that they got from their ancestors. It is sometimes sad to know that our own culture is being diminished day by day and we ourselves have to be blamed for the same.
Handicraft is an art work recognised by all of us. But the question that puts us in a dilemma is that are we even aware of the fact that this art is not getting its right platform and thus is not get promoted as required?Indian culture and civilisation is filled with art in different forms. One such art is the making of handicraft products. Indians are well equipped with handicraft items available in our country.
But the information that we have seems to be insufficient. Within our own country if we ourselves do not have sufficient information about handicraft products, how can we expect to promote it world wide?Promotion of any product is as important as its manufacturing or finishing is. Handicraft products are generally made in the interior parts of our country and are sold to the metro cities.
The very first step of promoting handicraft items is by organising exhibitions and inviting artisans from all over the country to display their items. This will enable them to communicate with other handicraft makers in the country and will also help them to show their products to a number of visitors. Holding exhibition is one way to promote handicrafts in our country.
The Government of India must act as a biggest source of help to these artisans. The Government must do everything possible to keep these artisans comfortable during exhibitions. Providing financial aid is one step to motivate them.Recognition of such art form encourages the artisans to work better. Best Handicraft prizes should be given to the deserving candidates and his products must be made available throughout the country.
State Government should take up projects to promote traditional craft. If such small measures are taken by the country then definitely this age old culture of handicrafts can be passed on to generations to come.Handicrafts in India definitely need promotion. Promoting our own art is not only our duty but our responsibility. There is lot of talent in our country and if we ourselves do not recognize it, how can we expect of taking it to our future generations?
Friday, August 7, 2009
Racism: A matter of concern
After the recent racial attacks against Indians in Australia, now Canada also seems to be moving in the same direction. Indians have been reportedly assaulted and attacked in Vancouver after a petty fight during a tennis match. Indians have always been subject to such racial discrimination ever since British rule. Be it the caste divide or the language divide, Indians have faced every kind of discrimination.
It is a matter of great concern for developed countries like Australia and Canada, that such racism is present even in the 21st century. It questions not only the integrity of the country but also casts an ugly shadow on the working of the government. Racism is not something new or something that has come up recently. It has existed since time immemorial. America has experienced the worst outcome of racist attacks ever since blacks were considered to be untouchables and were treated as slaves by the whites.
The high-low, black-white debate seems to be still fresh in this changing good-bad world.It was hoped and assumed that after Obama became the first Black President of a White Nation, racism would die out by itself. Obama promised to bring about a change in the world and the very first change was when he himself was elected the President of a country that was dominated by Whites.
Although Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is determined to stop racial attacks, he has not been very successful in doing so. Strict action should have been taken against those who had indulged in such awful incidents such as those perpetrated against Indians in Australia.But why talk about Australia and Canada, when Indians experience racial discrimination within India.
New York not so appealing
NEW YORK directed by Kabir Khan opens with a story of three friends who share a very deep friendship with each other. Starring Katrina Kaif as Maya, John Abraham as Sameer or Sam and Neil Nitin Mukesh as Omar. The story revolves around these three friends after the 9/11 terrorist attack in America. It shows how the American Police was desperate to find out the real culprits of the attack and thus suspects almost everyone.
Irfan Khan plays the role of an investigating officer who detains Omar after finding arms and grenades in his taxi.
It is when he starts narrating his life story we come to know about their friendship. Omar is tortured for several months and is held responsible for the 9/11 attack; the reason of his detention being his caste and his name. Physical and mental abuse on innocent Muslims is very well portrayed. Though the concept of the movie was one of its kinds, it could not bring out the actual essence of the script. There was fault in either the narration or the screenplay of the movie.
It had high hopes of doing well in the box office but it seems to be a one time watch movie only. The soundtrack of the movie leaves a positive sign and hopes to be heard for a long time.
Especially the song “Hai Junoon,” in which all the three actors share a common space with each other. The comfort level between them will be the main reason, which might drive the audience to watch the movie. The major issue of global terrorism, however, goes for a toss after the film turns into a dramatic issue. Though John does very well in publicising the agony faced by him, but still we expected more of intense acting from his side.
Irfan Khan plays the role of an investigating officer who detains Omar after finding arms and grenades in his taxi.
It is when he starts narrating his life story we come to know about their friendship. Omar is tortured for several months and is held responsible for the 9/11 attack; the reason of his detention being his caste and his name. Physical and mental abuse on innocent Muslims is very well portrayed. Though the concept of the movie was one of its kinds, it could not bring out the actual essence of the script. There was fault in either the narration or the screenplay of the movie.
It had high hopes of doing well in the box office but it seems to be a one time watch movie only. The soundtrack of the movie leaves a positive sign and hopes to be heard for a long time.
Especially the song “Hai Junoon,” in which all the three actors share a common space with each other. The comfort level between them will be the main reason, which might drive the audience to watch the movie. The major issue of global terrorism, however, goes for a toss after the film turns into a dramatic issue. Though John does very well in publicising the agony faced by him, but still we expected more of intense acting from his side.
Pretty Woman - Indeed Pretty
Pretty Woman is one of Hollywood’s most memorable love stories about an accomplished businessman and a road-side prostitute. It does not a weave a fairytale kind of a story but has more of an emotional appeal. This movie hit theatres in 1990 and set a benchmark with its treatment of a sensitive topic. Richard Gere played the role of Edward and Julia Roberts the role of the prostitute Vivian.Edward and Vivian meet one midnight, when Edward stops to ask for directions and Vivian tries to get him to be her customer for the night. She asks for US$100 – a request which takes Edward by surprise.
Eventually, he takes her to the hotel penthouse where he is staying and soon develops a liking for her.Edward offers her a job and makes an offer stay to her to stay with him for a week. He also gives her extra money for shopping. Vivian’s nature, mannerisms and behaviour are looked down on by most shopkeepers who view her as an out-of-place call girl. These negative vibes hurt her and she is unable to shop for anything she desires.
When Edward comes to know of this, he takes it up as a challenge and decides to take Vivian to the same people who had once humiliated her. Because of Edward’s fame and name, Vivian also receives the same special treatment as Edward.Soon one of Edward’s friends gets to know that she is a hooker and tries to force her to get sexual with him. Edward steps in at the right time and saves Vivian from his clutches. This appears to be the major turning point in their affair and after this Vivian falls in love with him.
Vivian’s friend on the other hand expresses disbelief with the turn of events and expresses his regret for having being the reason for the encounter that brought the two together. Julia Roberts' performance is splendid. “Oh Pretty Woman” and “It must have been love” are two memorable soundtracks from the movie. Even today, these songs still ring a bell with viewers who had watched the films years back. Pretty Woman is definitely not a fairytale but it still weaves a wonderful love story. It will stay in our hearts for years to come.
TRUTH AT ONE'S OWN RISK
Sach Ka Saamna a popular television reality show has kept its audiences glued to the TV sets owing to its novel concept. The show’s main theme is to reveal the contestants' deepest darkest secrets before millions of viewers. The Bible always says, “Say the truth and set yourself free” but the underlying question is how will an individual be able to face the outside world after admitting to a number of embarrassing deeds? Secrets are meant to go with you to your grave, but revealing all of those on national television could leave near and dear ones devastated.
Confessing to one’s lustful desires, misdeeds, hatred, envy, acts of betrayal and evil thoughts in front of millions backfires on the personal life of an individual.
The participant may be excited about playing with fire and the thrill and excitement of being rewarded with money for telling the truth. Money is of course important in life. But is money more important than one’s self image in society? We have always been taught to tell the truth at all moments of life. But at times circumstances make us take the wrong turn. Truth can be destructive. Some participants are wise enough to quit the game after winning a particular amount. But some try to go further just to win more money.
Deep, dark and ugly secrets are not meant to be shared with the world but if one willingly wants to play with fire then it’s that person’s choice. It might leave an indelible imprint on the character, life and mind of the participant and his family too. After stepping down from the seat of the game show, the participants will realise that they will have to face their family and friends. And just in case luck does not work in their favour and they lose the game, they leave the game empty-handed as well.
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