Monthly Archives: December 2007

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Kishor

This is a quote from the book, The Alchemist, which has greatly inspired me this year: “When you want something, all the world conspires in helping you to achieve it.” I just love this.

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Currently reading

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Kishor

Mid-way opinion: Short and sweet stories.

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Live flight information at the click of a mouse

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Kishor

MUSCAT — Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) SAOC has relaunched its website www.omanairports.com with a new look and feel. The main features of the new website include a live flight information menu and a flight timetable (plan your trip). The … Continue reading →

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Benazir murder: Whodunnit?

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Kishor

Pakistan govt blames Al-Qa’eda for killing Al-Qa’eda says Pakistan govt, agencies carried out the attack Zardari (Benazir’s hubby) blames Musharraf for assassination Pakistan Interior Ministry: Benazir killed by sunroof lever of her car(I feel this statement could be a top … Continue reading →

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Omani link for Kodavas

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Kishor

I wanted to blog about this aspect longtime back. Ever since I landed in Oman, I have felt there is a link between Omanis and Kodavas, a small community in Karnataka state of southern India. A peek into the traditional … Continue reading →

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Al Sahwa Gardens: New kid on the block

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Kishor

Braving traffic and huge Eid crowds, we visited the recently opened Al Sahwa Gardens in Seeb last week, and I must confess it is pretty impressive. It will be one of the venues for the Muscat Festival 2008. Check out … Continue reading →

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In Pics: Gonu devastation still visible in Al Gubra beach

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Kishor

I am surprised as to why the authorities have left this ‘maimed’ vehicle to remain on the beach. The seawater desalination plant located at one corner of the beach. Pebbles and stones of all shapes and sizes on the seashore. … Continue reading →

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Restaurant hopping

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Kishor

Eid holidays are over, and I am back to work. This probably explains the reason for being inactive or inconsistent for a while on this blog. Well, I didn’t do anything spectacular during these holidays except for a few trips … Continue reading →

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Sizzling experience

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Kishor

In keeping with the changing weather, which is turning chilly by the day, we ventured out last Thursday evening to pamper ourselves with some sizzling sizzlers at Kobe in Qurum. Kobe is one place, which was always in my ‘to-do’ … Continue reading →

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Freaky

Posted on December 9, 2007 by Kishor

A drive-thru pharmacy in Muscat? Oh, yeah, I didn’t believe until I bumped into these pics. But, this one is the best.

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