Tag Archives: India

14 Moments of Culture Shock

In my life so far, Culture Shock ranges from mild to extreme.  Television and movies have  reduced the total strangeness and unfamiliarity element, but not everything is captured on screen.  Here are some of my Alice in Wonderland moments: 1. … Continue reading

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Brilliant Casting: Sacha Baron Cohen to Play Freddie Mercury

I love Freddie Mercury and Queen is just not the same without him.  I was really excited when I heard my favourite british comedic actor would be playing Mercury in a Queen biopic.  If only the Borat actor would surprise … Continue reading

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My Trip To Kerala: Chinese Fishing Nets From the 15th Century, Still in Use

The one thing that I wanted to see when I was in Kerala was the Chinese Fishing Nets (called Cheena Vala in the language Malayalam) that all the guide books and online sites talked about. The Fishing Nets that dot … Continue reading

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Eat Pray Love: Julia Roberts Wears A Sari

{Image: Glamsham} I was a huge fan of Julia Roberts when she was in Pretty Woman and My Best Friend’s Wedding. Then I don’t know why (either I changed and became jaded or she really did become more smug with … Continue reading

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Kerala: Jiva Spa at Taj Malabar

Another highlight of my trip to Kerala was the coconut scrub and gentle oil massage at the Jiva Spa. I thought the therapist wasn’t Indian and I first thought she was Filippino. She spoke in a wonderfully thick accent that … Continue reading

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Floating Flowers in An Uruli

The trip to Kerala introduced me to this wonderful brass ornamental vessel called an Uruli or Varpu.  It is actually a Keralan cooking vessel which is now used more for decorative purposes.  It will lend an ethnic charm to your … Continue reading

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Villagers in Kerala Weaving Coconut Fibre Into Ropes

We met some lovely villagers on the way to Kumarakom. Suresh our driver, just stopped the car seeing that we were interested as we had remarked about spotting a well. He then drove into a narrow path where we could … Continue reading

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I Knew I Was In India

I knew I was in India when I saw this cute sign of a lady in a sari, on the door of the Ladies’ powder room.  It would have been even cuter with a bun atop her head.  I spotted … Continue reading

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Fort Cochin

Cochin is the main city in Kerala and it has a tourist portion called Fort Cochin which was my favourite district because I do love all the old colonial buildings there.  It even has an old Synagogue, but unfortunately it … Continue reading

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King Mahabali on a Motorbike in Kochi

When we were at Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala, the main religious and harvest festival, called Onam was being prepared for. As part of the celebrations they have someone dress up a the legendary King of Kerala called Mahabali. Our driver … Continue reading

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Miss Universe 2010: Tania Lim & Other Contestants

I enjoy watching pageants like my partner enjoys watching soccer, so here are some of the contestants for the upcoming paegeant to be held in Las Vegas.  The photos are from the official Miss Universe Website and if they disappear … Continue reading

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Indian Section at the Ang Mo Kio Library

I think it’s so cool that there’s a whole section for Indian books, including those in English. I chanced upon it when I was looking at books about Kerala in the Travel section and came across none. The nice librarian … Continue reading

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Have You Been to Kochi in Kerala?

The best part about being in Singapore is that it’s at the crossroads of the coolest places in Asia. I might be going to Kerala which is in the southern part of India, next week.  I will probably have internet … Continue reading

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Mindy Kaling and Ellie Kemper of The Office

The show ‘The Office’ can always cure a bad day. I absolutely love Mindy Kaling (Fushia) and the newest addition, Ellie Kemper (Electric Blue) in it. Mindy Kaling is also a writer on the show which few people realize. How … Continue reading

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Places of Worship (Little India)

As we drove by Serangoon Road (Little India), I took photos of a Mosque, Hindu Temples and a Sikh Temple which was undergoing renovation. There was a church as well, but I couldn’t snap the photos in time. You can … Continue reading

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Spiritual Significance of Flowers Offered at Pooja

Whenever my friends asks me questions about Hinduism and the significance of this or that, I try my best but I’m embarrassed to say I don’t have an exact knowledge.  What I know is hazy and based on what I … Continue reading

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