Today is the 71st anniversary of the Republic Day of India. On Jan 26th, 1950, the constitution of India came into force. Here are a few posts from previous years. Last year’s post was “Whoever fights monsters …” Quote: Around… Read More ›
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Train driver’s view
Probably because I associate trains with holidays when we were growing up I love trains. One time many years ago I even got to ride a diesel-electric locomotive hauling a passenger train in India — a rare treat. Thanks to… Read More ›
Off to see the Fall colors
Fall in New England is magical. Just take a look at these images of fall foliage. Here’s one: Today I am off to see the colors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Today at 7 PM Eastern, I am leaving on a jet plane for Mumbai via London. Flight plan: IAD to LHR to BOM.
Visiting Houston TX and San Jose CA
So I’m going to be traveling. I’ll be in Houston TX, Friday 5th through Sunday 7th. And then I go to San Jose CA. I’ll be in the SF Bay area for an entire week, Oct 8th through the 14th.
I Heart the 747 and the A380
If you ever saw me on a flight, you’d be convinced that I was a country bumpkin first time inside a plane. I look out the window (always a window seat, thank you) take pictures, and always take videos of… Read More ›
I’m leaving on a jet plane
I am off to visit the old neighborhood. Southwest Airlines flight from Philadelphia, PA via Chicago, IL to San Jose, CA. Here are some quotes I like.
The UFO I Did Not See
OK so this one’s going to be right out of left field, to use an American expression. Its got nothing to do with economics or politics or whatever I usually discuss on this site. It’s strange, totally unexpected, utterly peculiar…. Read More ›
Alan Watts and South Park
Alan Watts (1915 – 1973) was a great entertainer. A “philosophical entertainer” with the emphasis on the entertainer bit. Fortunately for us, his talks are available on YouTube. He was a fascinating person, as you can gather from the wiki… Read More ›
Censorship on the Internet
Freedom of speech, expression, and the press is a distinctive mark of civilization. It distinguishes — and indicates the degree of civilization achieved among — the nations of the world. Nations that valued the Enlightenment traditions of the likes of… Read More ›
