“Life is good”, so said my young friend who turned 40 last week. Married for just over a decade, two kids, two jobs, two cars, and a live-in maid, it is a ‘no regrets’ success story for him. Only four years have passed; when, [By Philip Mudartha]
The very first travel experience for many is anticipated with excitement. All of us work hard to make a living, each have a different vision of life and work towards achieving those goals. I have a similar vision, to be an explorer, adventurer and travel around the world. After years of saving up..
The House of Mirrors is not known to many people even those who reside in Kuwait. Perhaps, those interested in browsing through sections of ‘places to visit while in Kuwait’, may find a short paragraph written about this place. “We can finish
The Mangalore region is blessed with verdant green fields, waterfalls and virgin beaches fringed by coconut palms. This hilly city with its winding narrow lanes does figure high on most tourist lists. Set near palm-fringed backwaters formed by the confluence of the Netravathi and
Fr. Valerian had been to all over the world. Several times he had been to America, Middle East and Europe. He had a dream of visiting Australia. But at the age of 80 it was a bit delicate. Hence he asked me to accompany him in his journey. It did work. Though the journey was to take..
“A very ordinary building in look, style and typical office like”, is what one would think each time they pass this structure. In fact, one cannot miss laughing about this structure when they read in Tourist information book section of “Places to
Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another, a crown. – Decimus Junius Juvenal, Satirical Latin poet, Italy (AD 40- 125). Successful crime is dignified with the name of virtue; the good become the slaves of the impious; might makes right; fear silences the power of the law.
Those visiting for a short period and for those who are working and residing in Kuwait, a visit to the enchanting historical vintage and classical cars museum is highly recommended as it presents a rich collection of vintage vehicles that are just mesmerizing. Kuwait launched the
If you honestly answered ‘yes’ to my question, I am sure you are not doing that now. Probably, that is because you do not know how to. Or you know, but do not know the details. Or you do not care. In any case, you may change your mind and want to not live off the poor. It may prick your conscience to.. By Philip Mudartha
On the occasion of the observance of the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2012 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations, it is quite appropriate to look around us and pose a little to understand how far the women have travelled on the path
The properties of laughter as a healing agent, especially in the context of mental stress and tensions that mark the modern urban world have been widely recognised. In 1999, speaking at a seminar in Mumbai, Dr. Dale Anderson, a physician with 36 years of practice in USA, Australia and Ireland, declared that “laughter is
At 60, I divide my years into three neat stages. The early twenty years consisted of care-free childhood, rebellious teens and coming of age. The luxury of suckling at mother’s breasts for milk even as I joined primary school is a God-given gift,seldom received by elder
With Ash Wednesday, February 22 this year, Christians the world over enter Lent, a forty-day period of introspection, repentance, spiritual spring-cleaning and return to God. It ends with Easter Sunday (April 8). Lent is observed as a time for fasting in commemoration of Christ’s fast of
For any student in college, it is not only studies but participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is very important in shaping his personality and achieving experience in different fields. Many students join National Cadet Corps (NCC) as..
Young men have lot many ideas and passion in something that they are interested and believe. Some may be interested in music, body-building, travelling or doing something new. Valentine D’Mello, who had completed his Engineering studies at Nitte and waiting to join a