My driver seemed proud of India's new fleet of F-16's,though from what Wikipedia tells me, India hasmostly Mig-29s, dubbed the Baaz,, which is Hindifor "Hawk."
Kolkata
Rice paddies from the air, heading into Kolkata. The reddish areas are furnaces for making bricks.
Making friends everywhere I go
I heard a little voice behind me: "Where are you from?"I turned to see a boy of about 5, peering up with bright eyes and a pleasant smile."I'm from the United States," I said, then adding, "California … do you know where that is?"He shook his head affirmatively."Hold out your hand," said the boy's Dad, …
In Today’s India Times
6-year old girl dies after falling into a boiling vat of soup at her school. It is the second such incident recorded4 workers electrocuted to death and four others sustain serious burns while erecting a statue of a Ganesh idol (don't know what that is, gotta look it up) after the statue came into contact …
By the numbers
A few facts and figures:Bangalore population: 10 millionLicensed motorcycles: 3 millionBy my count during the week:Percentage riders wearing helmets: Maybe 20%, usually the driver, rarely the passengersMost riders on one motorcycle: 4: Dad at the controls, Mom on the back and two kids sandwiched in betweenMost riders including animals: 4: Dad at the control, dog …
Morning commute
Dad taking his daughters to school
Cows rule
So who has the right of way? To watch the little video, click here:
Island Girl
She stood erect and motionless atop a knoll of rubble and gravel on a little traffic island in the middle of a busy intersection. Staring out into the distance, she appeared lifeless, except for her large brown eyes blinking slowly.She was a girl of about 14 or 15, dressed in traditional garb, her long jet …
The Uncomfortable Incident at Locker # 55
(The following story is true. Even the names have not been changed to protect the innocent.)I had an hour to kill before jumping on late night calls with the U.S. and decided to take advantage of the steam sauna at the hotel to clear my head. I checked in at the spa desk, picked up …
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Sherry & George 