Dil Chahta Hai

Photographer: Adel

Another snap from Honnemardu meet which I am using to express the mood I was in.

During the weekend, I had been to Pondichery for yet another "blogger's meet". Let me wait for some one to pen it down instead of trying to poke around with words. I wish you folks had seen the day break in the beach, it was awesome.

Anyway its the begining of the week and let me start working.....

- Dheepak Ra

Farming

Quote: You can make a small fortune in farming - provided you start with a large one
Author: Anonymous
Photographer:Srinivas

This is just a joke and please treat it as one.

- Dheepak Ra

Reflection

Quote: Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous
Author: Confucius
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

I think this was the longest voluntary blogging vacation which I have ever taken. Anyway thanks for all your wishes. I had a wonderful time too.

Here is a serious quote to begin the day when I have to complete my serious pending works....

- Mau Bhaiya

Vacation

Dear Readers

As usual I am travelling on yet another vacation - northern fringes (thats a slight exaggeration though) of India. I will be away till next thursday. Whenever I get net access, I will keep updating the blog. However my advance apologies, in case I am not able to.

Regards
Dheepak Ra

Harmony

Quote: Harmony with land is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left
Author: Aldo Leopold
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

Join me in celebrating "Botanolgist Day".

And let me add this is another one from the same blogger's meet at Hoonemardu.

- Dheepak Ra

Fair Foul Fog !!!

Quote: Fair is foul, and foul is fair:
Hover through the fog and filthy air.
Author: William Shakespeare
Photographer: Srinivas S

This is another one stolen from Srinivas's kodaikanal trip collection. Hush!! Lets keep this as a secret between us ;-)

- Dheepak Ra

Habits

Quote: A habit cannot be tossed out of the window;
it needs to be coaxed down the stairs, one step at a time.
Author: Mark Twain
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

I wish the former is true. I have personally seen lot of people whose determination and will power isnt enough to get rid of some of the habits. As for my bad habits, they are also the ones which are considered as good by some.

- Dheepak Ra

Self Confidence

Quote: Nothing splendid has ever been achieved, except by
those who dared believe, something inside of them is
superior to circumstances.
Author: Unknown
Photographer: Shilpa Kulkarni

Shilpa Kulkarni's snap in Switzerland while travelling in golden-pass train. Thanks both for the snap as well as selecting the quote.

- Dheepak Ra

The Critic

Quote: A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.
Author: Jean Sibelius
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

Another one from the Ramoji Film City - Hyderabad.

- Dheepak Ra

Faith

Quote: Pray to God, but continue to row toward shore.
Author: Russian Proverb
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

Another photo which slipped through while I was uploading in the blogger's meet post

- Dheepak Ra

Hope

Quote: Hope is the pillar that holds up the world
Author: Unknown
Photographer: Krishan Kant

A post for my friend who had to recently take down the blog. Even when the pillars begin to fail and even when the world seems too heavy to bear, never give up hope. Strengthen the pillars, renew your hopes and I am sure the problem isnt as insurmountable as it seems.

Yeah I know - reply to yesterday's comments are still pending. Will do that as soon as I manage to squeeze in some half an hour of free time.

- Dheepak Ra

School

Quote: Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school.
Author: Albert Einstein
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

This snap is from the trip to Shimoga. This school was shot when the toy train stopped at one of the stations. While others had a nice time joking with the "conductor", I explored the village and found this school which is situated between Shimoga and Talagapa.

How many of you agree with this Einstein's quote? I will share my views at the end in the comments.

Update:
Let me rephrase the question. Is there value for money (in this case value for time) present? I mean we do get to learn things in the current education setup. But is it worth the time we have spent there? Are there any alternatives?

Meanwhile check out this blog Wannabrowse Thankfully it is being restarted and maintained by Kausalyadevi.

- Dheepak Ra

The road to hell

Quote: The safest road to Hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts
Author: C.S.Lewis
Photographer: Shrinath Nagarajan

A beautiful photograph by Shrinath which some of you might have already recognized. I was just wondering about the quote - isnt it true? We never even realize it until its too late.

- Dheepak Ra

Birthday

Quote: A true friend remembers your birthday but not your age
Author: Unknown
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

Ira and Shakeb celebrating their birthdays.

Shakeb was the first model who freelanced for this blog.

Shakeb & Ira, dont worry. I have a really poor memory..........

Regards
Dheepak Ra

The Dance of.......

Quote: And she finally stopped playing their song, when she realized she was dancing alone.
Author: Unknown
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

Another shot from the famous bloggers meet at Honnemardu

- Dheepak Ra

The fields

Quote: The ordinary is the writer's richest field.
Author: William Somerset Maugham
Photographer: Prabakar Venkataraman

Wondering which adjective is more apt - Interesting/beautiful/artistic?

While you can decide on that, let me dedicate this post to those of you who have left a deep impact in me with the measured use of words in your blogs. You know who you are and I dont have to reproduce it here.........

- Dheepak Ra

The Cart

Quote: Never put the cart before the cow.
Author: An Old Proverb
Photographer: Dheepak Ra

Due to work related pressures, my blog hopping as taken a back seat. I will be checking your sites but it will be only once in a week and I might have to leave without commenting too. Till my work reduces, please bear with me.

- Dheepak Ra