Monthly Archives: November 2007

Traffic snarl around Amphitheatre

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Kishor

Never step anywhere close to Qurum City Amphitheatre or Mumtaz Mahal hotel on a weekend. Chances are that you may get stranded in a traffic snarl between Omani Women’s Association and the Amphitheatre. With Qurum park renovation works going on … Continue reading →

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A generous view of Dubai’s National Bird…

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Kishor

…the Construction Crane (pictured below). (Pic source: Reuters)

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Puzzle of the century

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Kishor

Wearing such opulent jewelry, how does noted Indian music composer Bappi Lahiri manage to get through metal detector at airports? PS: Bappi Lahiri will be performing live in Muscat tomorrow. (Pic source: Hindu)

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Launch redefined

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Kishor

According to our little birdie, unveiling of projects by Muriya Tourism Development at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa yesterday was the most costliest launch witnessed in Oman till date. With all the glitz, glamour, innovation, hi-tech sets, freely … Continue reading →

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Misfired missile

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Kishor

Q: What happens when your digital camera refuses to obey orders at night, and that too while driving? A: Sparkling lights on the Qurum-Darsait highway get an exotic touch!

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Winter is here, so are parrots

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Kishor

This shot was taken from my flat in Muscat.

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Red Arrows aerobatic display

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Kishor

The Red Arrows, the aerobatic team of the Royal Air Force (RAF), displayed their skills over Qurum beach today evening. The show was just ok; it was not worth for the hype created around the event. It looked like the … Continue reading →

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Fireworks show

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Kishor

Awesome, fantastic, mind blowing, superb…I am running short of adjectives to describe the half-an-hour fireworks display held at Qurum Park yesterday to mark Oman’s 37th National Day. An impressive crowd of round 2,500 people, mostly Omanis, turned up in the … Continue reading →

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Dubai, here we come again…

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Kishor

…with our 90-metre long greeting card! Earlier achievement: Loooongest sandwich The greeting card on display at Muscat City Centre. (Pic source: RA)

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National Day fervour

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Kishor

The area around Muttrah Corniche is bedecked with lights and flags on the eve of National Day. Colourful flowers on the sides add up to the beauty of the place. Muttrah is a photographer’s delight, I must confess. Update: Oman … Continue reading →

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