Around the world in 80 days

This is a book by "Jules Verne".
This book begins with Mr. Fogg having a bet with his club friends that 80 days is enough to go around the world. This tour is taken when Indian's were ruled by British. So only means of travel is Ship/Train.According to the bet Mr Fogg doesn't have to see all the places, just need to land on the country's agreed upon.
Author has narrated what Mr Fogg goes through in his tour very nicely. Its a small book(That's the reason I have completed this and still reading "A Beautiful Mind") and good reading.

Nadal winning everywhere

French Open Final Federror lost to Nadal in straight set and Nadal proved he is the King of Rolandgarros. I thought Federror will take the revenge at Wimbledon. But Nadal has shined there too. No doubt he has improved a lot. Along with that he has power.But Federror is still the No 1. He is badly in need of few titles to maintain the position. Nadal has decided to take some rest. May be Federror should take advantage :-)

Innovative Film City

Innovative Film City. This is located near Bidadi.It is not completely functional. It still under construction.
We reached around 10.45am and then waited for Entry tickets(Corporate). We were welcomed with "Fanta". We had tickets for 9 different shows/rides.
We started with "WAX museum". Few are really good, no need to read the names hanged next, you can find who they are. Few even with name I couldn't make out who they are. That's probably because of the vast knowledge I have about people :-).

Next was "Ripley's Believe It or not. It’s a good place to spend some hours. Few videos of “Ripley's Believe it or not” is played, few unbelievable pictures can be found there. Unbelievable models are also present.

We are finally in Most awaited "4D -theatre". We got our glasses and found a seat for our self. It was a wonderful experience. I guess its 20 minutes show and its worth the money and time.

Its 1.30Pm, and time to fill stomach. Lunch was arranged for us. We had good food. It would have been ideal to sleep on the beautifully maintained lawn. But we were asked to join at Main entrance at 6pm. so not much time left to complete all the left over shows/rides.

We entered "Mirror Maze" It’s a dark room. Its difficult to find where is the mirror and where is the way. But we were lucky to find the way out easily. This is good one too.

Then we entered fossil museum and Dino world related to Dinosaurs. I am surprised to see so many things are collected from different parts of the world. Dino world is not must see place.

"Cartoon City” I Expected to have some cartoon related stuff. Surprisingly these are the rides :-). There is a funny ride, I guess they call it "water shooting". I was watching others taking that ride. With the seriousness they were shooting the water, for moment I thought they are guiding the satellite to the right orbit!!.

We had got tickets for "family go karting" so handed steering to Mr Husband and sat looking at the surrounding. This is not as fast as the Individual one. This is like a small car. So who drive car will not enjoy much.

Finally we are in Aqua Kingdom. You will see Beach is now in Bangalore. I find it to be a good place to learn swimming. Don't be careless tides are also seen once in a while.
Tried little bit to learn swimming, but no luck. Better luck next time Smitha was the voice I heard.

It was 5pm and time to pack up.
Day came to end, no regret of traveling almost 40km to reach the place. Few more things should be functional soon. We Banglore janta now have one more weekend spot.
People who have been to "Film city" in other country feel there is nothing related to "making Film" here. I am not sure if it’s going to come in future also. But people like me who have seen only Ramoji Film City enjoyed this.

Thousand splendid Suns

Completed reading "Thousand Splendid sun's".Its Story of Mariam and Laila.This is probably story of most of the women in Afghanistan.It's a beautifully narrated sad story. This book focuses on Mother daughter relationship and friendship between women.I enjoyed reading the book with continuously shedding tears!!
Must say Khaled Hosseini is wonderful Story writer. Great Surprise of this Book is, to know man can Understand women's feelings!!.

French Open

French Open is back again, But Queen of Rolandgarros Justine Henin bid Good Bye to Tennis.
This year our own Sania is not playing too. Surely Rolandgarros will miss Sania' s beautiful smile.
Last year while following Tennis I started Liking Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic. Otherwise I would have left with no one to support in Women's Tennis :D.
we will soon see new No 1. Ana is going to climb the ladder to reach No.1.
Just waiting to watch Ana win!!! the finals on Saturday 7th June 2008.
Who will win Men's Single Need to wait till 8th.

ಮಂದಾಕಿನಿಯೆ

ಮಂದಾಕಿನಿಯೆ ನೀ ಸಿಡಿಲಿನ ಕಿಡಿಯೆ,
.......

ಗೋಲ್ಡನ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ಗಣೇಶ್ ನಟಿಸಿರುವ "ಹುಡುಗಾಟ" ಚಲನ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಹಾಡು.
ಈ ಹಾಡು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ರೇಡಿಯೋದಲ್ಲು ದಿನಾ ಹಾಕ್ತಾ ಇದರೆ.

ಈ ಹಾಡಿನ ದಾಟಿ,ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ, ಹೇಳಿದ ರೀತಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಇಷ್ಟ.

ಈ ಮಾಯ ಜಿಂಕೆಯ ಮುಟ್ಟೋಕೆ ಆಸೆಯ,
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Photo and Photoshop

In recent time I have been seeing beautiful photos. Background B&W foreground color. Wished I could take such nice photos. I was told that I cannot take a photo like that, but can modify with Photoshop. This weekend I tried my luck with Photoshop. Being a first timer, I am happy with the outcome.

What say?

Year of New experiences

Jan 1st 2008 started very differently. My owner came to my place early morning to inform water pump is not working and no water in the Tank. I had a holiday and I was asked to get the electrician to set it right. I did think what a way to start the New Year, but without much wait I could get hold of electrician and he did fix the problem.
Next day I took out the car to go to office, guess what, back tyre went flat. Parked the car and went with colleague. Always I call puncture service to help me in replacing the tyre. I did call the puncture service that day too. But No one turned up. In the evening, I and my husband learnt to replace the tyre.

Days passed by and this weekend we came across "Bird Watching session" at Lalbagh. Getting up early on winter day was challenge but we went to Lalbagh. That was very nice experience. Till I saw "Tickle's Flowerpecker" I couldn't imagine any bird to be that small. Finding these tiny birds on a big tree needs alertness. Probably saw some 10 different kinds of birds yesterday.

Have been planning to go to Rangashankara from almost a year but couldn't make it. Yesterday we got ticket to "Neenu Nanadre Nanu Neena?" a Kannada play. This was the first play I was watching.

This year seems to be so for good for me. And I am open for any number of good new experiences.

Not a Penny Less Not a Penny More

This is by Jeffry Archer. This is Author's first book. This is first book I was reading of this Author too. I brought this book as I liked the Title. I was not disappointed after reading also.

Its about what it took to become Metcalfe, How he cheated Professor Stephen , Dr Robin, Art Dealer Jean-Pierre and James I mean Lord James J . How these four come up with plan to get their money from Metcalfe.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. But I liked the plans these four men come up to thwart Metcalfe.