Monthly Archives: January 2009

Looking back and going forward

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Kishor

Slowly, I am getting to know that more and more people from media sector in Oman are reading my blog. Some of them have mailed me personally, while other feedbacks I am getting it though my sources or whenever I … Continue reading →

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Oman gets new brand mark

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Kishor

I neither thrilled nor cynical about Oman’s new national brand mark which was unveiled yesterday. For the first cut (initial effort), it looks ok for me. Logos or brand marks are always frowned upon until we get used to it. … Continue reading →

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Restaurant review: Silk Route

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Kishor

When in a mood to relish Chinese cuisine, what are your options in Muscat? I have tried Golden Oryx, Wok of Life, Chinese Garden and China Town. I am done with over-hyped Golden Oryx. They seem to be using some … Continue reading →

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Gone with the wind

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Kishor

Today morning, between 2 am and 3 am, the wind speed recorded at Muscat International Airport was around 20 knots. It was quite a storm-like scenario in Ruwi with terrible winds, accompanied by lightning and rains, tried to create havoc … Continue reading →

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Art exhibitions: Who cares for art after all?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Kishor

(Ideation: Kishor Cariappa; Photo: Internet)

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Fire at Wadi Adai sub-station

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Kishor

Details unknown. (Photos: S L Mitchell)

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A game of missed chances

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Kishor

I’ve always wanted to watch the Oman soccer team playing –– live in the stadium. It didn’t happen during the recent Gulf Cup (thanks to my work schedule). Yesterday, when I got a pass for the Oman versus Indonesia AFC … Continue reading →

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Men for all seasons

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Kishor

These folks are very familiar to the people of Muscat. Sunshine, rain or storm, they are always in the thick of things –– struggling to keep ‘Muscat is a clean city’ tag intact. They are up to their task every … Continue reading →

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Mission accomplished…but goodies aren’t flowing like expected

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Kishor

Zubair Corporation: RO 250,000 BankMuscat: RO 250,000 Saud Bahwan Group: 30 Camry cars Muriya: 3 luxurious homes Qalhat LNG: Unspecified amount Not a healthy list till now. Blame it on recession?

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That elusive cup…

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Kishor

…is ours finally. Thanks a ton Ali Al-Habsi & Co for your stupendous effort. (Photo: AFP)

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