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Monthly Archives: January 2008
Photo op
Being in the business of publishing, I found it a bit odd to see my photographs being splashed in this week’s edition of the local English tabloid, The Week. Nevertheless, the pictures are going to burn a hole in my … Continue reading
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Cost of living in Muscat
(Updated on January 17, 2009) I have been working in Muscat, Oman, for the last four years. Based on my experience, I have created the “Cost of Living in Muscat” document which I hope will be useful to expats coming … Continue reading
Posted in India, Oman
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Relish the flavour of Muscat Festival at Qurum Natural Park
The Qurum Natural Park is bustling with activity these days. Sporting a new look, the park is the main destination for discerning visitors who throng the venue to catch a glimpse of the Muscat Festival offerings. Be it arts and … Continue reading
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FAQs
Part 1Frequently Asked Questions for Indian expats who are relocating to Oman. I am seriously thinking to compile a list of dos and dont’s as I get mails from people who are in the process of relocation to Muscat. Most … Continue reading
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Life is like that
My daughter and two other kids go to school in the same van, and my morning routine includes sending off my daughter in the school van from our building premises. Yesterday, one of the kid (a boy) didn’t turn up, … Continue reading
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Why Indians in Gulf are not respected by locals?
It’s because… * Many households have Indians as servants, and the locals think all Indians are servants. * Unskilled workers outnumber skilled workers. Hence, there is a lack in recognizing educated class. * Indians have not marketed themselves well unlike … Continue reading
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Oman soccer: Be ready for 1-0 or 0-0 games
Oman’s new coach Julio Cesar Ribas (Photo: Futbol) Last week, Ignacio Pardo, an experienced Uruguayan journalist who is working for La Diaria newspaper, mailed me to know the details of the appointment of Julio Cesar Ribas as Oman’s coach. In … Continue reading
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Dead whale found on Darsait beach
MUSCAT — A fully matured sperm whale, which washed up dead on the Darsait beach yesterday, caused intrigue among environmental agencies and excitement among the public. The whale measuring between 6-8 metres and weighing several tonnes was spotted early yesterday. … Continue reading
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Internet sucks
So many thoughts. So many posts. So many photos. Bloody net connectivity. FRUSTRATION!
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‘Ban’ appetite
How often can you tuck in 5-star hotel food? Once in a week, thrice in a fortnight…Well, I happened to visit two back-to-back lavish dinner buffets at a leading five star hotel in Muscat, I must confess I have gotten … Continue reading
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