Happy holidays.....

...instant heat...

I took this photo in Nagpur of my aunt's chilli bag and thought it would be appropriate to upload it today to give us the heat we all in the wintery days ;-). You will notice that I have played around with photo - thanks to picasa....

...boys will be boys...

grey, red, blue and me....

greeness....

closed and open..

A delightful discovery...

We were so lucky to discover the beauty that is Amber fort and I hope you all enjoy my photos....

a daytrip to pushkar ghat....

some photos from a recent daytrip around Delhi..

Om Shanti Om

The biggest Bollywood hit of the year and I have finally seen it...and I loved it. There is nothing new about the film, but that's precisely why it has been such a hit. Farah Khan and co have done a fantastic job of capturing old school bollywood with all its retro and kitsch look.

It was a shame that I couldn't see it in India, but managed to catch it at a local cinema in London. I'll certainly be singing 'Om shanti Om'.

Picture courtsey of http://www.ourbollywood.com/2007/09/teaser_om_shanti_om_poster.html

Lifestyle..

I came across this store in Delhi and was bowled over, it reminded me of stores like Debenhams, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer which are available in the UK. They have a good range of clothes and home furnishings- just the right amount to keep any shopaholic happy.

I will certainly be recommending Lifestyle.

Check out their website or even better go and vist one of their stores in India.. http://www.lifestylestores.com/pages/store_locator.htm

some photos from Kolkata....

shuma.rani returns

Well, my month in India flew by so quickly. In that time, I managed to visit Kolkata, Nagpur, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar and finally Mumbai...phew I need another holiday :-)

I did manage to take lots of photos and hope to upload a sample of them - very soon. Firstly, i need to nurse myself from a teribble cold. It feels alittle weird being back to reality, but at the same time I can start planning my next holiday....

Welcome back shuma.rani

New adventures, new experiences

Well, it's the day before I begin my month long adventure in India- which is becoming an annual treat. So, watch out for photos and postings from Kolkata, Nagpur, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai.

I always enjoy going to new places and meeting random people and having equally random, yet engrossing conversations. I'm sure the next month will include new adventures and new experiences.

India here I come.....

olive oil muffins...anyone?

interesting muffin....surprisingly good

some old photos by me.....

Covent Garden delights....

wedding reception at Westminster boating base.....

end of an era.....

take your organic strawberries to work day....