Posts Tagged 2008

It may be refreshing to remind us the legacy of Architect Laurie Baker every once in a while, at a point of time when we should definitely be re-thinking of  what resources are we left with and how imperative it is to value every grain of sand, every drop of water, every breath of air..and every inch of green! Trivandrum had been extremely fortunate to have him around for so many years…many of his creations are already been pulled down…some are still living through..here are a few of them!

If walls and shutters of Kerala could speak their mind, its undisputably this man, Mohanlal.

Times are changing, flex boards are fast invading our towns to replace painted faces of our favourite movie stars. Even before you begin to enjoy their imperfections and faded tones, they’ll be gone forever. Before they do, here is an attempt to document the painted glory!

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Alleyways of the blue city, Jodhpur! Its probably the oldest part of the city painted in blue with a magnificient view to Mehrangarh Fort . The area is called Brahmapuri since brahmins inhabited here traditionally. Most of the houses here have already survived some 22 generations and still counting! Here are some dots of red found in the blue skyline.

Onlooking guard,  perching boat, praying Jesus, rocky shores.. a relaxed day at the beach with friends!

Kerala transport bus aka KSRTC bus gave a hit on my scooter the other day just to remind me of their pictures I had taken earlier! Yes, the hit also triggered me to jot some of my love-hate relation with KSRTC not in any particular order. I’m sure the story is not just mine but many of yours!

• When I fiercely argued with the bus driver for hitting my scooter from behind at the signal .
• How can I miss the half a kilometer run backward to Alleppy bus station when the bus conductor forgot to pick my uncle.
• The generous conductor who stopped the bus for me to vomit :)
• How can I foget the innumerable fights to get those reserved seats for women.
• How beautiful are those trips in leaking buses with open umbrellas during monsoon!
• I will never forget the balance money KSRTC conductors are yet to return for my tickets ;)