Monthly Archives: April 2007

Don’t dial 9999 after June

Posted on April 30, 2007 by Kishor

A report says: MUSCAT — In an attempt to simplify the procedures adopted in traffic accidents, the Royal Oman Police, in cooperation with Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the insurance companies, will introduce a new system in case of minor … Continue reading →

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Bumper-to-bumper traffic on Saturday

Posted on April 28, 2007 by Kishor
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Chili’s

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Kishor

I love Chili’s food. While at Muscat City Center (MCC), this is one restaurant which is packed always. But, again, in the end good memories of food compensates for the 10-15 minutes of waiting on any given day. Yesterday, late … Continue reading →

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Dubai, here we come…

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Kishor

…with the loooooooooooongest sandwich in Oman! Related link

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Kia’s dilemma

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Kishor

A model stands next to a Kia Kue car during the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai. (Pic source: Reuters) Sleek car or sexy model? Tough choice to make for onlookers who throng auto shows. Well, in a move to focus … Continue reading →

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C for creativity….G for Google

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Kishor

I am a sucker for Google’s theme logos. They come up brilliant stuff most of the time, and the above one is for the Earth Day.

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Mercury rising

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Kishor
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FAQs: What Indians back home think?

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Kishor

Wealth is easily created in Oman Earning and saving is quite difficult these days. With the cost of living climbing northwards, unless one has a solid paying job, life is not easy for the family types. If things are not … Continue reading →

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Event of the week

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Kishor

A file picture of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. (Pic source: AFP) Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai are getting married this week, and already media has been reporting extensively on wedding preparations. Terming it a private function, the … Continue reading →

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British Airways pilot refuses to fly…

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Kishor

…as he did not have enough sleep owing to disturbance in his hotel in New Delhi. British Airways spokesperson said: “The crew hadn’t had enough rest. The safety regulations of British Airways doesn’t allow them to operate in such conditions.” … Continue reading →

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