Monthly Archives: April 2009

Trivia about Oman

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Kishor

* Some decades ago in Oman, the old silver Maria Theresa dollar coins (commercially referred to as ‘thalers’ and which were once accepted as urrency in Oman but no longer) were melted down to produce much of the raditional silver … Continue reading →

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Torn currency note (Courtesy: Bank Dhofar ATM)

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Kishor
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No cholesterol: Seeing is believing?

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Kishor
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This is how Oman booth will look at World Expo 2010 in Shanghai

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Kishor

Singaporean firm Cityneon will design and build the Oman pavillion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Cityneon’s brief description of the booth: The exterior gives a first glimpse of the traditional architecture of Oman’s famous forts – but with … Continue reading →

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Accident results in traffic chaos in Qurum

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Kishor

A truck capsized near Qurum over bridge today noon causing massive traffic disruptions along the Qurum-Al Khuwair route. (Photos: Kishor Cariappa)

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The bill that wasn’t

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Kishor

When our friend suggested that we have coffee together yesterday evening, we jumped at the offer. Later, since we were a bit hungry, we told him that we could shelve the coffee plans and have an early dinner at Kobe … Continue reading →

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New tourist attraction: ‘Underwater tour’ of coral reefs of Bandar Al-Khayran

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Kishor

A press release says: Her Excellency the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Rajiha bint Abdulameer bin Ali, announced at Marina Bandar Al-Rowdha today the start of a brand new tourist attraction. The semi-submersible vessel Al-Khayran will take visitors on an ‘underwater … Continue reading →

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Accident on Rex Road

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Kishor

A pickup and a 4×4 were involved in a ghastly accident in front of Koliwada Restaurant on Rex Road in Ruwi today at 2.15pm. Onlookers said signal jumping led to the accident.

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Welcome to Standard Chartered Bank

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Kishor

The eStatement from Standard Chartered Bank says, for more information, please call 24773535 or email us at promotion.bankstandardchartered.com. Yes, email at promotion.bankstandardchartered.com!!!

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I’m a Barbie girl…

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Kishor

So says my daughter who is crazy over Barbie. After monopolizing her play area with Barbie-related paraphernalia, she has now set her eyes on the refrigerator.

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