Nirmala Gupta runs her household and family in a very strict and authoritarian manner. While most of her family resents this, they do obey her instructions, so as to be in her good books. Things start to change after her second son gets married to Anju. Her sister Manju comes over to stay for a few days with the Gupta family, and is accepted by everyone except Nirmala. Manju does not like the manner in which his mom bosses everyone along, and feels some changes are needed in the Gupta household.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Whole Book
Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by J. Hall.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Part 1 - The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (Book 1 - Chs 01-05)
Part 1. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Elizabeth Klett. Playlist for The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton: www.youtube.com
Friday, December 2, 2011
Flag Day - An American Pride Patriotic Time to Celebrate
In the middle of a bright sunny summer will come Flag Day, a day to celebrate the adoption of our national flag. The good old Star and Stripe banner of the American people, our national flag was made official in 1777 with the resolution passed by the 2nd Continental Congress. Flag day is 14th June, a midsummer's day designed especially to celebrate the delights of summer and the pride of our great nation.
Make Flag Day a day to look back and remember our Founding Fathers. All this can be done with a dash of fun on a lovely summer's day or a fragrant summer night. You can celebrate Flag Day with your crew as a symbol of national dignity or have a party for your kids to teach them the importance of home and country. Kids will love a theme party on Flag Day as much as adults. Decorate the whole place with blue, white and red in the form of stripes and stars. Make sure you let everyone know that the dress code is stars and stripes as well. For your kids, you could have a great pool party with your child wearing a bathing suit or towel with the flag on it.
Food is no problem, serve anything - America is a melting pot of different cultures and traditions. Go ahead and make your favorite food - Italian, Jewish, German, French, you name it. Alternatively, have party guests each bring a plate of food to share. Either way, you're sure to please your guests.
Next time Flag Day rolls around, why not celebrate it with family and friends? More than anything, it's a good excuse to get together and enjoy each other's company.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Part 02 - Moby Dick by Herman Melville (Chs 010-025)
Part 2. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Stewart Wills. Playlist for Moby Dick by Herman Melville: www.youtube.com
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Bheja Fry 2
Good hearted but not worldly-wise, the rolly-polly tax inspector, Bharat Bhushan (Vinay Pathak) is back to fulfill his long cherished dream of becoming a singer. To further his media ambition he enters a game show hoping to win a cash prize with which he can make his own music album. Eventually Bhushan goes on to win the competition which also gifts him a free stay on a cruise ship. It is on this cruise that he meets Ajit Talwar (Kay Kay Menon), an acrid tongue sadistic business tycoon, who is taking sheath on the cruise to flee from the Income Tax department. Close on his heels is tax inspector MTShekharan (Suresh Menon), who is trying to unearth the identity of a financial scamster who has been elusive since long. On the cruise when Ajit Talwar learns about Bharat Bhushan's profession, he alerts his subordinates to keep a watch on him and in due course, get rid of him. However, on being introduced to Ajit Talwar, Bhushan finds out of his media investments and is out to impress him. The cruise becomes a perfect rendezvous for Bharat with the presence of Ranjini (Minnisha Lamba), a sweet and straight- forward media executive who Bhushan met on the game show. Everything seems perfect in his life with her company and positive future prospects of developing contacts with Ajit Talwar and his clique. The presence of a disguised MTShekharan further excites the plot and a string of oddball occurrences owing to a mistaken identity finally wind up Ajit Talwar and Bharat Bhushan ...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Going on a Food Trip in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Your experience of a place would not be complete without a taste of its culinary offerings. In Puerto Rico, its criolla dishes are a must-try although international and fusion cuisines are also served in a lot of restaurants. Dining options run the gamut from upscale places to casual diners. The capital, San Juan, offers a wide and interesting variety of restaurants and is the perfect place for the ultimate Puerto Rican food experience.
Comida criolla or creole food refers to the local cuisine in Puerto Rico. It's a melting pot (no pun intended) of traditional Taino food, Spanish culinary influence, and African cooking. Some of the most popular criolla dishes are lechon asado (roasted pork), adobo (seasoning made of vinegar, paprika, oil, garlin, and oregano), asopoa de pollo (stewed chicken), habichuelas (rice and red beans served with meat), and sofrito (a sauce made of cilantro onion, garlic, pepper, and other seasonings and spices). Criolla cooking also features several manners of cooking plantains. There's tostones which is mashed green plantains, platanos which slightly varies from tostones in cooking style, and mofongo which is a ball of crushed plantains mixed with meat or seafood that were fried and flavored with seasonings such garlic and tomato-based sauce.
Being nestled in the abundant waters of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico certainly cannot do without seafood cuisines. The tastiest seafood dishes can be found in the coastal cities. The Caribbean lobster is one of the premier catches in restaurants although the dolphinfish and red snapper are popular as well. The most well-known seafood specialty however would probably be the conch stuffed with tomato for a fritter or served with a ceviche salad.
To further promote criolla cuisine to travelers, the government has created the Mesones Gastronomicos program. In this project, the 30 participating restaurants throughout the island will all serve traditional Puerto Rican fare. It doesn't mean though that you can only taste authentic criolla cooking in these dining places. Smaller restaurants that offer native cuisines abound in San Juan and the rest of Puerto Rico.
Other upscale restaurants specialize in what is called the Nuevo Latino cuisine, a culinary style similar to criolla but predominantly uses fruits, fish, and tubers as main ingredients with tropical marinades and dark rum sauces as primary flavors. Most ingredients in Nuevo Latino cooking are locally sourced so as to maximize the fresh flavors of the produce. Restaurants serving this cuisine are mostly found in San Juan and other bigger cities of Puerto Rico. Tourists who crave for international cuisines won't be disappointed as well. There are a lot of dining areas in San Juan that serve Italian, French, Arabian, Mexican, American, German, and Latin American dishes.
Along with the sumptuous food, another major part of Puerto Rican food is the beverage. This Caribbean island is also known for its strong drinks, its national beverage being the rum. There are about 20 different varieties of rum here. Puerto Rican coffee also packs a strong punch. It can be served as espresso, sweetened or with milk which is known as cafe con leche. If you're looking for a milder drink, you can try coco frio which is served on a chilled coconut and a selection of fresh fruit juices.
Budget meals in Puerto Rico usually range from to while higher end dining can go up to . Upscale restaurants often require a dress code such as collared shirts for men and stylish apparel for women while the most expensive dining venues are usually black tie. Making a reservation is recommended especially from mid-November to April when tourists are usually flocking to Puerto Rico.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Strength in Cultural Diversity - 300 Years of Anglo-Muslim Relations
The UK has a strong history of immigration, with our society being a rich and successful melting pot of cultures.
Who can forget Amir Khan draping himself in the Union Jack at the Olympics? Or white families sitting down to watch Goodness Gracious Me on the BBC? Even British cuisine has also been influenced by multi-cultural diversity and curry has become an integral part of British cuisine, so much so that, since the late 1990s, Chicken Tikka Masala has been commonly referred to as the "British national dish".
The first large group of Muslims in Britain surprisingly arrived about 300 years ago when Indian sailors helped Britain and eventually happily settled in various port towns. From the works of Shakespeare and references to Islamic scholars in the prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the influences of Islamic civilisation on the classic literary and philosophical traditions of the UK are forever cemented into our culture.
Nowadays, according to a 2001 census, there a recorded 1,591,000 Muslims living in the UK, which is only around 2.7% of the population. The modern British Muslim shows the successful merging of two cultures with traditional religious Islamic clothing being combined with fashionable British styles - which has led to the emergence of a fresh and modern British variety of Islamic culture.
The British fashion industry is also beginning to take notice as bold new fashions: mixing the Islamic dress code with smart, urban streetwear began becoming popular in 2009 which was showcased by the British Fashion Council. Muslims can spot the cultural references, while non-Muslims will see fashions they want to wear.
For example, while the modern British Muslim is now able to buy fashionable traditional Islamic clothing, "Westernised" clothing such as Manchester United and Back to the Future t-shirts featuring simple Islamic messages are also readily available.
The future looks very bright indeed for Anglo-Muslim creations. Despite the efforts of the BNP during the forthcoming general election, the special bond between the UK and Islam shall continue to remain strong - just like the previous 300 years.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates - Smart "Must Do" Strategies
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating country that includes the larger-than life city of Dubai, the government and banking powerhouse of Abu Dhabi, and the serene ocean views of Fujairah as well as five other unique emirates.
In addition to the glimmering cities, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a melting pot of cultural influences through its vast expat community and its unique "middle east meets west" business climate. If it weren't for the desert and the Emirati national dress (women wear the black Abaya robe and Shela scarf to cover hair and body, men wear the distinguished Kandora or dishdash robe ranging from white to brown depending on the season and the Guthra headscarf), you may think you were doing business in any major western city.
Don't let the appearingly casual and unassuming business climate fool you. Emiratis (UAE Nationals) are a proud and family-centered people who take great care in selecting business associates and friends. Before leaving for the UAE on business, follow these smart strategies:
Leave the travel books at the library. Visit websites and blogs to get the "real" information you need. While travel books and tourist information may provide general overviews, the information is often outdated and overly formal. Visit websites like: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates and blogs like: grapeshisha.blogspot.com/ to get the real "flavor" of the country and its people. Get an Arabic language tape or find a Gulf Arabic-speaking person to teach you basic phrases. In the UAE business world, almost all people speak English and they are likely to greet you in English. You will make a tremendous impression by returning the greeting in Arabic and continuing to greet people by saying: "as-salaamu 'alaykum" (spelled phonetically). Once there, ask to learn one new phrase a day and practice using the new phrases often. What better way to show your host and business partners that you are making a long-term commitment to your relationship? Pack business clothing that covers as much skin as possible (especially for women). Compared to other Middle East countries (like Saudi Arabia or Iran), the UAE is more open and casual when it comes to dressing for business and vacation. While staying at a hotel, you will see a wide range of outfits. Don't let this lead you to believe that it is socially accepted to wear clothing showing too much skin in the general public. Men have an easier time as business suits are perfectly acceptable while visiting clients. For women it can be a bit trickier. If you are visiting a business that is a western-based and predominantly run by expats, you will see a much more causal business dress code. Women are more likely to wear skirts (without pantyhose), short sleeve shirts, and tops that are sometimes cut low (even by American standards). Avoid this "faux pas" and dress conservatively in a business suite with long pants, shoes with covered toes, and a top or shirt that doesn't show skin pass the collarbone. A Pashmina scarf is a great addition to pack as it can serve to cover both head and body when needed. You never know who you will meet and being respectfully of the culture of the UAE and its people should be your number one priority. Leave the alcohol at home. It may appear obvious that you shouldn't bring alcohol into a country where it is illegal to drink in public (except in hotels) but it bears repeating. While it is legal to bring a certain amount from duty free, avoid it as any mishandling (even if unintended) can have serious repercussions (such as imprisonment and deportation). When going out to dinner with business associates, avoid drinking alcohol even if other westerners do. Learn about your host's business, family, and experiences. Nowadays finding information about a person is but a "Google" away. Remember to do your research before leaving. Emiratis engage in long-term business relationships with people they consider friends. By showing a genuine interests in them, their business, culture, and country you will find it easier to connect. Search for such things as where they went to school, work history, political and governmental engagements, and published writings and ask additional questions when appropriate.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Apna Sapna Money Money
Synopsis: 6 Alvarez House in Bandra, Bombay, is the residence of myopic, widowed, devout Hindu, Satyabol Shashtri (Anupam Kher) , who lives there with his daughter, Shivani (Riya Sen). Shivani is in love with her Christian neighbor, Arjun Fernandes (Shreyas Talpade), who works as a Mechanic and lives with his wanna-be singer sister, Julie (Koena Mitra), and a younger ailing sister, Titli. Satyabol disapproves of Arjun and wants his daughter to get married to Sarju Maharaj Banaraswale's son. Other than Satyabol chasing Badshah, the pet dog of Arjun, and ending up in the woman's bathroom, the area is fairly peaceful. But after Sarju hands over a pair of high-heeled shoes to Shivani — a motley group of characters are going to descend on this neighborhood. Chief amongst them being Kishan (Ritesh Deshmukh), the ultimate master of disguise; Nepali Rana Jang Bahadur (Chunky Pandey), who is out to settle old scores with Kishan; Matha Prasad (Rajpal Yadav), who runs a dairy farm and moonlights as the hit-man of Bangkok-based underworld don, Carlos (Jackie Shroff). Arjun's mysterious 'aunt' named Sunaina — who will soon be pursued by a love-lorn Satyabol; the once honest Police Inspector Mane (Suniel Shetty), who along with Carlos' girlfriend, Sania (Celina Jaitley), is on the lookout for hidden diamonds; and last but not the least, facing near bankruptcy, - Carlos himself — as they face/off in one of the most hilarious stand-offs to seek wealth to and fulfill their individual ...
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