We Indians are intrinsically religious people and even though I have never professed to have been a follower of any faith or practice, one does seem to wonder at times about the greater game that is majestically and mysteriously played … Continued
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Today is March 20 and marks the day of the vernal or spring equinox, the day when the Sun cross the Equator and day and night are equal. Watch the Google Doodle to understand what it means … in 60 … Continued
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The other day I heard someone recount their worst pick-up lines – “I am thirsty and you are 65% water. Will you quench my thirst?” Awful and that person needs a workshop on etiquette and a little black book containing … Continued
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A Survival Kit or a Get Home Bag or a Get Out of Dodge Bag or an Every Day Carry or whatever name one may give it, is an extremely important piece of equipment that one should always carry. Murphy … Continued
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Maps are beautiful. In fact, to me, they are much more beautiful than the few square inches of a smart phone.There is something about placing a compass on a paper map, looking around and discovery the joys of finding your … Continued
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We are living in ‘shifting’ times. Every so often, somewhere or the other in the region, the Earth decided to shift position. Maybe it is a natural geological phenomenon or she is getting really tired of carrying the load. Whatever, … Continued
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Some people use two-way radios or walkie-talkies for communications. These may be used during events, expeditions, security personnel, adventurers, search and rescue parties, HAM radio enthusiasts, etc. It is worth remembering that a two-way radio is not like a cell … Continued
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The world has increasingly become money driven.We spend our entire lives, or at least a better part of it, trying to earn more money to be able to acquire material comforts and benefits. A bigger car, a bigger house, a … Continued
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Isn’t normal boring? Often times it is.Look at Chennai ten days ago. A quiet little city, deep down in the South of India, with the only news hitting national media was some comment or the other by some politician of … Continued
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