65th Independence Day Celebrations

The Indian Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from the British rule in 1947.

Following India's independence, India Gate became the site of the Indian Army's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, known as the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' (The flame of the immortal soldier).

The Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the historical site, Red Fort, on August 15.

Full Moon

Full moon during the hindu ritual of Shravan Purnima

Tiger Hill: Skywatch Friday

Leveling out at 8,500 ft (2,600 m), Tiger Hill in Darjeeling is famous for spectacular sunrise view over the Himalayas. The first rays of the sun shoot ahead and shed light upon the twin peaks of Kangchenjunga painting it pink and then bathing it in a beautiful orange colour. From Tiger Hill, Mount Everest is just visible, peeping out through two other peaks standing by its side.

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Sikkim: Palace on Paradise

Sikkim has many names. The Lepchas, call it 'Nye-mae-el' or `Paradise'. The Limbus named it 'Su Khim' or `New house' while to the Bhutias it is 'Beymul Demazong' or `The hidden valley of rice'.



Travellers embarking on a journey of Sikkim discover a mystical wonderland of spectacular natural beauty.

The crowning glory of Sikkim is Mt. Kanchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world.



Even today the mountain god is invoked and prayed to during Pang Lhabsol, a major Sikkimese festival, which also commemorates the blood brotherhood sworn between the Lepchas and the Bhutias at Kabi in the fifteenth century.

It was once a Himalayan monarchy and part of the fabled Silk Route to China.



The mountain sides are dotted with many caves which are considered holy by the people and revered as places of pilgrimage.

With magnificent snow and ice scenery it is often regarded as the undisputed monarch among the peaks of the world. 

But for the Sikkimese, Kanchendzonga is much more than a mountain and is revered as the abode of their guardian deity 'Dzo-nga'.

The sacred mountain can be viewed from every corner of Sikkim and remains an intrinsic part of the consciousness of the people.

Climate varies from tropical to temperate to alpine, bestowing on the land an intense natural heritage.

Lush and thick forests, flush with blooms of exotic flora, hilly expanses embellished by Sikkim's two main rivers, the Teesta and the Rangeet, the picturesque villages, hot springs and waterfalls have a compelling appeal.

The panoramic perfection of the snow-capped Himalayas, the heady scent of flower-bedecked meadows, the vibrant culture and joyous festivals, the infinite variety of its flora and fauna makes it a holiday that is at once fascinating and challenging.
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How Is Your Day Going ???

So how is your day going??

Where is the moment we needed the most ?

You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

You tell me your blue skies fade to grey

You tell me your passion's gone away and I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low

You're faking a smile with the coffee to go

You tell me your life's been way off line

You're falling to pieces everytime and I don't need no carryin' on

Because you had a bad day, you're taking one down

You sing a sad song just to turn it around

You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie

You work at a smile and you go for a ride

You had a bad day, the camera don't lie

You're coming back down and you really don't mind

You had a bad day

you had a bad day !

In retrospect, my day is going pretty well!

Why Men Die Before Women

This series of photographs answers the age old question of why men die before women. It clearly depicts the answers in graphic detail.









In spite of this, I still am glad that I am a man, capable of the feats shown in the photos above.

Men, be Men and BE PROUD TO BE MEN !!