Monthly Archives: March 2007

Car number plate craze

This ad appeared in a weekly newspaper. Omanis, I am told, have a fetish for car number plates bearing special numbers. Imagine buying a number plate for RO1,000 which translates into US$2,600! Phew!!!

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No so hot

Looks like Hotmail has finally decided to take on Gmail and Yahoo mail head on with the latest offering of 2GB space per account. Although they started off quite well, somewhere down the line, Hotmail allowed Gmail and Yahoo mail … Continue reading

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Is it worth it?

Indian cricket fans use black paint to deface pictures of Indian cricketers in Mumbai on March 24, 2007, following the team’s loss against Sri Lanka in the World Cup. Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag (Top L) covers his face as he … Continue reading

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Watch it till it lasts

Finally, the satellite DTH TV distribution establishments like Pehla and Real Media Corp have awakened from the slumber. And, this time, only to threaten the viewers with their somewhat arrogant advertisement in local dailies over illegal use of Dish TV‘s … Continue reading

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Men in Blue(s)

My prediction has cleared the first hurdle. (Pic courtesy: Reuters)

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Heavy downpour in Muscat

Heavy rains lashed Muscat and surrounding areas on the wee hours of Sunday and continued till around 8am. Like it happens always, life is tough after rains! Waterlogged areas in Ruwi. Dark skies at 7am. The usually busy road near … Continue reading

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What’s missing?

This job ad appeared in a local weekly a few days back.

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Cricket mania is set to touch dizzy heights…

…and Google is not the one to be left behind. They come up with cool logos for every reason, every season!

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My favourite restaurants in Muscat

In the order (Hotel -> Location-> Must Try) Saravana Bhavan-> Ruwi-> Dosas, Mini Idlis, Meals Woodlands-> CBD-> Breads, Koli Varutha Curry, Malai Kofta, Fish Tikka, Butter Chicken Jean’s Grill-> Sultan Center-> Dinner buffet Nando’s-> CCC-> Chicken espateda Golden Oryx-> Ruwi-> … Continue reading

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Oh lord, have mercy on Indonesia

Disasters hit Indonesia one after another. Twenty-two people are killed after an Indonesian passenger jet overshoots the runway and bursts into flames on landing in the cultural capital of Yogyakarta on Wednesday. Following is a list of some of the … Continue reading

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