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Magic in Tunes – Tumko Piya Dil Diya Kitne Naaz Se

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 1963 Indian Hindi-language drama film Shikari ( = Hunter). Music was composed by G. S. Kohli to the Lyrics penned by Farooq Qaisar and Qamar Jalalabadi. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Usha Mangeshkar. Appropriately sung by two sisters for two friends in theContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Tumko Piya Dil Diya Kitne Naaz Se”

Imagine-Art: Murals and Graffiti Park around UCSD, San Diego, CA

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: Murals and Graffiti Park around UCSD, San Diego, CA”

Imagine-Art: The Triton Legend, San Diego, CA

Magic in Tunes – Mava Mava Mavaaaa, Eme Eme Bhama

For all songs in this series, go here. This is from the 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film Manchi Manasulu (= Good Hearts). Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan to the Lyrics penned by Kosraju and Sung by Ghantasala and K. Jamuna Rani. The movie was remake the 1961 Indian Tamil-language film Kumudham. Again anotherContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Mava Mava Mavaaaa, Eme Eme Bhama”

Wild Paradise: Flora of University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. While visiting the University of California in San Diego, I had to take some pictures of the flora there. University was filled with it. Here are a few that I took.

Bridge, Buggy & Byway: Multiple Cars, CA

Refer to various posts on Bridges, Buggies and Boardwalks (includes Railway Lines) that I come across during my hikes and travels. Prologue: Here is a fun series showcasing unique or interesting bridges; charming vehicles that I pictured with; boardwalks that I came across during my hikes or jaunts; and railway lines giving a perfect backdropContinue reading “Bridge, Buggy & Byway: Multiple Cars, CA”

Events: Christmas Lights, CA

For posts on various events that I visited, go here. Prologue: Another blog post highlighting all kinds of festivals and events be it Indian or American or anything else. 🙂 Sometimes I include shows too. One of the evenings when I was in CA, we all went to see the Christmas lights around the townContinue reading “Events: Christmas Lights, CA”

Events: Bay Parade of Lights, San Diego, CA

For posts on various events that I visited, go here. Prologue: Another blog post highlighting all kinds of festivals and events be it Indian or American or anything else. 🙂 Sometimes I include shows too. While in CA, visiting my brothers, we went to San Diego to visit a family friend. There we happen toContinue reading “Events: Bay Parade of Lights, San Diego, CA”

Leafing Through Pages – Framed in Death (In Death #61)

For review of all books in the In Death series, go here for LiveJournal and for WordPress go here. Stars: 4 / 5 Recommendation: A futuristic urban fantasy mystery thriller throwing the readers into a world that they understand as well as can envision what it would be like; and at the same time keepingContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Framed in Death (In Death #61)”

Bites N Flavors – Casadoro, Newington, CT

For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Prologue: May 10th is National Small Business Day. One of those are these cute little mom and pop restaurants or locally owned cafes and dive-ins. This series brings forth those little nuggets of places that I visit for my meals. Heard its good and aContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – Casadoro, Newington, CT”