In a not so surprising report, by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), US was named as the biggest exporter of weapons in the entire world. Guess who was the biggest importer? No prizes…it is China followed by India. US exports 30% of the entire world export. The volume of imports by India and Pakistan… Continue reading »
Mar
17
Feb
25
What is oneworld?
OneWorld is one of the world’s three largest global alliances of airlines. It was formed in 1999 by American Airlines, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. It was formed with a vision to generate more value to customers than any airline could do alone. Together they have more than 2200 aircraft and… Continue reading »
Feb
06
Temple Town Dharmasthala, Karnataka
This temple town is similar to university towns across the world. Everything in this town is managed by the temple trust, from food to lodging. It is located on the banks of the river Nethravathi, in the Dakshina Kannada district. It is a scenic drive from Bangalore (275Km) or just 100 Kms from the biggest… Continue reading »
Jan
26
Yercaud – a gem in Shevaroy Hills!
Yeracadu – lake forest is what it means. A true gem in Shevaroy hills! A little known hill station in Tamil Nadu near Salem, this place is more of a discovery. Infamously known as ‘poor man’s Ooty’, I’d rather call it ‘for those who are bugged of crowded and polluted hill stations like Ooty’. Yercaud… Continue reading »
Dec
30
Yelagiri Hills
130 kms from Bangalore, this lesser known heaven, can be reached by state buses connecting Hosur to Tirupattur and from there on to Yelagiri Hills. Situated at about a height of 1600 m above sea level, this is one trip one will not forget in a hurry. This is actually a wide range of hills.… Continue reading »
Dec
30
Nandi Hills
At first it is hard to believe that there is such a place like this so near to Bangalore – 60 kms from Majestic to Chikbalapur, and then 30 kms from there to Nandi Hills. This place is so full of hills and terrain that at some heights you can see no ground beneath you… Continue reading »
Dec
29
Skandagiri Sight Seeing – Places around Bangalore
To Heaven and Back! – a place above clouds! There are some places in the world where nature just overwhelms you with its beauty and grandeur… Skandagiri is surely one of them! Although famous for its moon light trek, we decided to reach there early morning and give a shot on this moderate rated trek.… Continue reading »
