First Time In Pattaya - Part 1

OMG !!!!!

I have never been to a place like this before !!!!

Okay, let me talk about my travel experience in Thailand. 

Before I went to Thailand, I knew that Thailand is very famous for ready made clothes & brands, tailoring and sex tourism. So I had a concept that there will be malls, bargain markets, lido shows (topless dance shows), massage parlours with happy ending massages and bars to booze. 

My first day in Thailand was in Pattaya. Pattaya is 1.5 hours away from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The roads in Pattaya looked like any Indian town. And later in the afternoon, I attended the Alcazar Cabaret show. Before I visited the show, the guide informed me that the performers in the show are not girls though they look like beautiful girls. They are the lady boys of Pattaya. 

Pattaya, is famous for the Lady Boys or the She Males. 

In Pattaya, there are 3 different categories of Lady Boys. (May be more categories I'm not aware of)

1. Men, with all male organs, dressed as ladies. 
2. Men, with silicon breasts, and beautiful figures, dressed as ladies. Pattaya visitors, who think these lady boys as ladies, and try to have sex with them will get a surprise ending as their reproductive organ will be the same as men. But there are many who come to Thailand to have sex with these Lady boys.
3. Men, completely changed to ladies, with silicon breasts and no penis.

But in all the above cases, they have male voice which helps us to identify them.

Outside the Alcazar theater, there were more than 2 dozen very beautifully dressed ladies posing for photos with the visitors. They were taking 40 Baht (= 4.5 AED) or more for standing in these photos. Though I didn't take a photo with them, I noticed that they were very rude in handling people. I was surprised to know that they were not ladies, but men. Oh Sorry, the lady boys. They all looked so colorful in their stunning costumes and were calling all the people standing around them for taking photos. Along with them, there were men to control the crowd.

You are mistaken !! They are men. Not ladies. .
They are the lady boys of Pattaya in their stunning costumes standing infront of the Alcazar theater.

And then we got into the theater to watch the live performance. There were many well choreographed dance performances and the stage changes between each performance was so quick and amazing. They danced to the Indian, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Japanese and Western tunes. All were preformed by Lady-boys with stunning figures of a girl. In a few of the performances, they were showing princess, and it was tough to believe that, that princess was not a lady. There was also humour in it performed by a fatty lady-boy. She (he? I'm confused. I may say he or she) was making everyone laugh by her figure and gestures.And then she even came to the audience and made humour after making two men touch and rub her big breasts. I was feeling a little shy then, but could not control laughter. At the end of the show, a lady boy performed as both the genders - i.e. half of him was dressed as man and the other as a lady. After the show, we saw the lady boys outside posing for the photos. Then, I took a lot of snaps and even sent a few through whatsapp to my friends. None of my friends could believe that they were boys. 

The performances in the Alcazar theater

One lady boy dressed in half as a lady and the other half as a man. 

Then, we went for another show called as Big Eye Show. I went with my friends - another lady and 2 men. Prior to this, I have attended the lido shows in Paris and therefore I was a little disinterested to spend 800 Baht for this show. With an "I know all this" attitude, I told my friends that there will be a lot of nudity in this. Among us, I was the first to walk in and the first sight of the show threw me into a speechless state. Our first sight was a couple doing sex on stage. Then the bouncer boys showed us seats. When I sat down, I found that it was not one couple - there were 3 couples doing the same. I was shocked!!! Though sex is not a taboo now-a-days, it is still done in closed rooms and were not talked about much. And here, I'm watching it along with hundreds of people. I didn't even look at my friends (and they were not looking at me as well) for the next 10 minutes. Then, as I could not believe my eyes, I asked my lady friend (who  is also equally stunned and surprised) whether THEY ARE REALLY DOING IT ?????? A blank look was the answer.

It was not like a proper stage show like Alcazar show. There were audience sitting on all 3 sides on steps (like a stadium) and the performance was in the middle of everyone. The seats were completely occupied. This show was shown in a cyclic manner. It starts and never stops in between. Every hour, the performance is repeated. So at whatever time you get in, after 1 hour, you will be asked to leave. 

In the entire show, nudity show was at its maximum. Even if they came to performance area in shorts or bikini, they made sure that they removed it before they left the floor. It was the same for all men, ladies and lady boys in the show. In between a pole dance, a lady removed her top and bottom while swinging on air holding only one hand on the pole.  Another surprising factor of the show was that the girls with beautiful breasts also had dicks. Yes! They are the lady boys. The men performers in the show were lean and short, but their dick size was almost equal to their arm. And above all, these performers came to the audience and asked us to touch their private parts. Most of the girls in the audience were yelling when they came near. Thankfully, then never came to our side. By the time, we tried to hide our shyness and to overcome the shyness, we started talking about the show, performers and even joked at it.

While coming back, there were many massage parlors on either sides of the road offering traditional Thai massage, foot massage and sensual and erotic massages with happy endings. A few of them were big enough with a very good interior designed with yellow bulbs. In such parlours, there will be a big room where in you can see the pretty Thai girls dancing. Yes men, you can choose them and take them to any of the small rooms inside to get the massage done. 

Yes. Now I got a small picture of Pattaya. 

Next part: The Part 2 is about Walking Street in Pattaya.

Ego Schumachers in the Road!!

There are many stories and funny posts on Ladies' Driving. So, here is what I have to share.

It is one year now after I got my UAE Driving License. 
Prior to that, when my husband\father\brother drives, I sit next to them and watch what is happening in the road. 

When I was young itself, I used to love driving, took my brother's scooty to Main Road (ChandraNagar Highway in Palakkad, my Home town) for the first time when all at home were busy with something else. My mom was scared and asked my cousins to follow me in their bikes but with that incident, she removed the restrictions imposed on me related to the routes I have to take while driving the 2-wheeler. But, I never got a chance to drive a car though I took the Indian driving license (both 2 and 4 wheel) once I reached 18.

In 2010, when I started working in Dubai, one of my aim was to get the UAE driving license and buy a car with own money. Due to the busy schedules of MBA classes and work, it got delayed till 2012. And in 2012, I got both - Driving License and a car.

But 2009 till 2012, when I sit next to my husband, brother, father or any other friend (All male species), if any lady-driven car changes the lane without proper signals, or move slowly, I hear the same comments - like - 
"Oh Its a Lady. This is what we can expect", 
"See.. this is the problem when ladies start driving", 
"Why can't the ladies sit at home itsef?", 
"Think this grandma started driving at old age?", 
"How could she overtake me?.. She thinks she is Schumacher..!.. Grr." 
The whole blame was on "female species".

But when the same things were done my men, the same male species said, "Oh... He is blind I think!", "Why can't people drive properly?", "What? The Engine is not moving?", "Don't you know the rules?", “Who gave him the driving license?” etc.

But no blame on the "Male species” as such...

After hearing it for 5-6 times, I started reacting. Whenever a male-driven car takes a wrong round-about turn or put no or improper signals while taking a turn or changing the lane, even I started telling –

"Huh! The male species are bad at driving though they think otherwise", 
"Ego cannot drive a car man.. ha ha ha!!" etc. 
And the best part is, there are more men drivers on the road and therefore, more mistakes were done by men.

In a 10 km drive, male species may get 2-3 chances whereas I got 6-7 chances. And thus, they stopped the generalised comments on females. When your enemy is weak, we never take the weapon. So, even I stopped my comments on men. :) 

Here, In Dubai most of the Indian ladies take their driving license after their marriage or mostly when their children start going to school. And while going out for a party or a long-trip, their husbands(+Ego) or fathers(+Ego) or brothers(+Ego) never gave ladies the driving seat. And ladies mostly get a chance to drive the car to drop their kids to tuitions and go to their own Offices which are mostly near-by. Then, how do you expect them to drive a car smartly? How can you make fun of ladies' driving?

Even my family is not different. I literally have to fight for the driving seat while going for a family picnic or to a shopping destination. And then, I'm labelled as "rebel".

Now, while going from office in the evenings or on Saturdays, when nobody is at home, I take my car on a different route and go for a drive without telling anyone. I'm forced to do so..... (Now, you all know why..) 

And guys, if you think driving is a tough job and not meant for ladies, then try sitting with your kids in the back seat.. It is tougher!!! We like teddy bears and shopping but that doesn't mean that all of us dislike driving..

My dear male friends, uncles, brothers, & my dear Female Friends, aunties, sisters... Driving skills are not in-born. It improves only if we drive !!!! You learn the routes better only if you drive to that place... Mistakes happen for everyone.. Don't think it is just for ladies.... 
Do not let ego drive the car...

How to Pass Driving License Test in Dubai?

How to get UAE Driving license?
How to get Driving License in Dubai?

How to pass theory test? How to pass Parking test? How to pass Assesment Test? And finally, how to pass the so-called big road test?

I had all these in my mind when I joined EDI (Emirates Driving Institute) for my driving classes. First of all, EDI is very costly. because, when I joined, they told the classes cost around 60 AED for regular and 85 for Friday - Saturdays. But each additional class taken will cost you 105 AED. This was not known until I made my payment for additional classes.  I have no idea how Belhasa charges.

It is always good if you can choose the Main branch as your driving center. Because, in the final road test, you have to drive the car form the Main Institute and the roads you will pass by will be familiar if you learn it from the main branch itself.

When I joined, all the new rules were in practice. This included Highway learning, Night classes, all parking tests, etc.

1. Theory Test:

No need to worry. Attending theory classes are anyways mandatory . Then, just go through the book given by EDI (or any learning center).

EDI charges its students for a mock theory test. But, When I asked for it, they said, "It is not required that you have to take up the Mock theory test. But we'll charge you even if you attend or not attend". As I paid, I went to take up the mock test. That was a good decision.

The Mock test is prepared in the same way as the real theory test. And therefore, no surprises welcomed me on the real test date. In the mock test, answer the questions and it will show the marks and you can take up the test again. For half an hour, you can sit there and take up mock tests.

So, Theory test went well. And I scored pretty good marks in it. The test includes multiple - choice questions.

In RTA Website, you can find demonstration tests and other questions and answers.

2. Parking Test:

This involves 5 tests.

(1) Parallel Parking:

The instructor will help in teaching the Parallel Parking through 3 points. They'll make it understand by teaching when to turn the steering wheel to right, left, half-left, etc. Just keep those points in mind when you take up the Parking test.

(2) Garage Parking:

Again, instructor's points can make it simpler.

(3) 60 degree parking:

This is the easiest of all. No need of any points.

(4) Hill Test:

For people who are learning in Automatic vehicle, there is no big issue with Hill Test. It will be parked in an elevated (slanting) area. You have to take it up from that area without moving the vehicle down. Then, come back and Park in the same area.

(5) Emergency Braking:

You'll be asked to drive the car in 30 kmph through the driving centre Parking area. There are parallel lines (already marked with numbers) drawn across  road. And when your car gets the speed 30 kmph and pass one of those marked lines, driver shouts "STOP". You have to brake suddenly. It is to see your presence of mind and quickness in stopping the vehicle. Now, they'll see how much distance you travelled after shouting "STOP". This is calculated from those marked lines.

3. Assessment Test:

Once you complete your theory classes, you take up the theory test. Then, driving classes are given. It includes road classes and Parking classes. And after few Parking classes, you can take up the Parking Test. Once you finish Parking test, you can book yourself for an Assessment test. This is very similar to the Road test.

Assessment Test is conducted by the driving institute.

Points to note:

(1) Be cool. If you are tensed, you are going to make mistakes.

(2) Try to smile at the instructor when you are called. And if possible, initiate a small talk. 

Make sure that you can see properly through both the mirrors. You have to make sure that the instructor notices what you are doing. Also confirm that the seat and steering position is right for you - You should be able to reach brakes and accelerator without leaning very forward. You should not be very close to the steering.

(3) At the signal - red color: If you are the first or second car, just apply brakes and wait. Otherwise, change the gear to neutral very confidently. And keep your hand on the gear and be ready to change it when the signal changes.

(4) If you pass near by any person who is walking on the road, be very careful. Try to maintain a good distance from them.

(5) If the instructor applies brakes or correct the steering wheel, you are failed in the assessment test. Make sure that does not happen.

(6) Know the speed limits of the road.

(7) Changing the lane: If instructor asks you to change the lane, make sure that you first look at the mirrors to see if lane change can happen. If any car's coming in that lane, don't change immediately. The instructor will appreciate your decision. While checking mirrors, first check rear view mirror, then side mirror. If everything okay, put indicator. After that, go for a shoulder check. Only after shoulder check, you should move your car to the next lane. And when you move, move fast. Even if the road is empty, the check has to be done and make sure that the instructor notices your actions.

(8) Know the round-about rule. Make sure that you are in the correct lane while taking a u-turn or left-turn from round about. If any car coming from your left-side, please do not enter the round-about.

(9) T - Junction - While getting in to a main road from a small road: Even if you can see the whole road empty, please pause for about 5 seconds, check (in an obvious manner) and confirm that no car comes, then, move. In all these cases, make sure that you put the correct indicator.

(10) If you see any car stopped on your road, please put hazard lights to communicate to the car behind you that you have stopped. Impress your instructor well.

4. Night Classes:

If you are a lady, you do not need to attend night classes. It is not mandatory for ladies. For others, it is a must.

5. Simulation:

You are charged for this in EDI.

You'll be taken to one small yard where they have a replicated a road scenario. It has traffic lamps, Parking lots,  round-a bouts.

First, make sure that you understand the rule of round-about.

You have to drive the car through this yard for about 30 minutes. No instructor will sit with you. Like an ATC (Air Traffic controller), one person sits on the nearby building watching you drive. The car has a speaker and a microphone. The "controller" will correct you if you make any mistakes. He will also giv instructions on what has to be done - like, he may ask you to park the car and try going through the round about, etc.

Take this seriously because it is a very nice experience and no success-failure in it. 

6. Road Test:

Very similar to the assessment test. See the points above.

This test is conducted by RTA personnel.

7. Highway Classes:

Once you get your driving license, you have to take up this class. The instructor will sit near by and you have to drive through the high way. This is a very good one and it boosts the confidence of the driver. Till this time, the classes and tests where conducted by speeding up to 40 or 60 or 80kmph. And now, you get a chance to drive up to 120 kmph.

Once you finish the Highway Classes, the driving license is all yours.

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Sharjah Book Fair & Free Book Thamashas

Sharjah Book Fair has already started and has about 900+ publishers participating in it. It is happening at Sharjah Expo, near AlTawun Mall. Many well known authors from India including Arundathi Roy, Benyamin, Sethu have participated in this year's fair.

Fair Dates: Nov 7 till 17. Time: 10 am to 10 pm and on Fridays, 4 pm to 10 pm.
(Try to give a visit...)

Hall No.5 and Indian Publishers

Last week, I went for the fair and directly walked into Hall No. 5 where the Indian Publishers have kept their stalls. The India stall area was crowded. When I entered, the first thing I saw was the stalls of DC Books and Penguin Books. I was very happy to find the stalls crowded with people of all age. It included children, grand mothers and all of them were very enthusiastic. There were Amar Chitra Kathas (in English and Malayalam) which were welcomes by children and adults warmly. I overheard the conversation of a boy who looked like as if he is 9 or 10 to his mother which was as below.

"Mom, How many Amar Chithra kathas can I take? And I'm so confused now which one to take. Can you help me..?
"Sure.. First you select and then, lets sort later"
"Hey... Mammaa... You know the story you told me last week is here - the Shakunthala's. I'm ging to keep one for myself"

Okay.. So what is there in the conversation?

1. When I was 9 or 10, I have read Amar Chitra Kathas, Panchathanthras and all as if I was participating in a reading competition. That was the enthusiasm I had over stories and books. Here also, I could feel the same enthusiasm. Kudos to that child and his parents.

2. My Great Grand Mother (whom I called Muthassi) had told many stories to me when I was a child. She used to start this way "There lived a King who was...." or "Once upon a time, there was a fox who could..." or "Years ago, there was a small child named as Prahlad who..." or "There was a crow who was so greedy and wished to...". This helped us to fly in an imaginative world where I drew and painted all these characters... But my cousins, who are 10 years younger to me did not hear much stories. But they have seen Pokemon and has played Bey Blades. And here, also I could see that story telling has not completely gone from our houses. That child's mother tells him stories. Wow!!! That's good.

Similar to this, I (over)heard many conversations. Some people even asked me to suggest a book for them. I had a chat with many others while standing on the queue for the billing who shared with me the recent books they have read. Overall, it was a good experience.

Once out of the DC and Penguin books stalls, there were many other small stalls which sold books in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic and few other regional languages. There were many books for children including stories, books of antonyms, grammar books, drawing books, etc.

But, for every good, there should be a bad thing as well.
And here is that...

A "free" book from Sharjah Book Fair.

I was walking through the stalls and there were few men standing with some books in their hand. One of them offered me a book which he told has "truth" inside. First, I said "No, Thanks". But he insisted me to read that book and gave me one. I was about to reach my purse when he told that the book is "free". Then he told me to read the book completely and not to put it in waste basket. So I just replied, "So you think that this book is not worthy to fit my bookshelf? Then, why do you offer me?". Then he said, " Read it completely. And think about it. You may change completely".

The book is in Malayalam and named as "Mokshathinte margam " (മോക്ഷത്തിന്റെ മാര്‍ഗ്ഗം)  written by M.M.Akbar published by "Niche of Truth ".
I read the entire book and thought over it. It was so hard to find any truth in it. But there was something which I could find - "Few narrow minded people are trying hard to shatter the religious harmony among Indians through these "free" "(non-)truth" books.."

So what's there in the book?
It talks about religion and few ideas from the 3 main religions in India - Hinduism, Christianity and Islam.

In the preface itself, the book says that there is a creator for the whole world who has given Quran. And some people do not realise and therefore, Niche of Truth tries to propogate it.

Before I get in to the topics dealt in the book, let me try to tell you a story which you know already. Everyone know what Ramayana is... Let's say there are few who have not even read or heard The Ramayana in their life. So I'm here to say the story of Ramayana in few sentences to them. Here is it:

"There was a King Dhasaratha who had 4 sons. One day Rama was asked to go to exile for 14 years by Dasaratha due to the pressure from one of his Queen and Rama went to the forest with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman. Then, he went to Lankapuri, a wealthy and beautiful land, which was ruled by  Ravana who was a Brahmin by birth. Rama fought with Ravana and killed him. Then after exile, he comes back and ruled his father's kingdom."

And then I ask a question to my listeners of Ramayana "See.. how cruel Rama is ... He killed the King of a wealthy Land. He must be the greedy king who the history has ever seen.. And people call him "Purushothaman" which means the best Purushan (man). And some people even bow before him...

There was no mention of Ravana kidnapping Sita. There is no mention of the Ravana's rule in his kingdom.

So now, there are 4 main types of listeners for any story.

1. The ones who are hearing the story for the firt time and takes in what the nicely spoken person says.
2. The ones who heard the story for the first time, get the real story from some one but, still not willing to accept the real story as their master or friend has told the other way.
3. The ones who heard the story for the first time but does a proper research and tries to know if the said thing is true. And accepts the real truth.
4. The ones who already knew the real story.

Why did I say this before getting in to the contents of "Mokshathinte Margam"?

Because I belong to the 3rd category of listeners. I'm not a big follower of any book and I believe that all books are for good. I don't like to grab and swallow just one book and preach about it. I believe knowledge is vast. I believe that Free thinking is required and accept what you like and discard what you do not.

I think my dad belong to Category 4. With a sarcastic smile, he rejected the book and told me " And after reading this free book, you'll come to know that it is stupid and you have wasted your time.

Yes. It was indeed stupid and was a waste of time. But, I'm wasting more time here to warn others about such a book.

Okay.. Now we'll get into the contents of the 59 page - book  in few words.

It first says about the "Other world" (Para lokam) or Heaven from verses taken from Hinduic scriptures, the Bible and the Quran. Next, it talks about the messengers and they directly get in to the last messenger.

First, from Hinduic Scriptures, the author have chosen Bhavishya Purana (which means future of the history), which is one among the 18 Puranas. He says that there is a mention of Islamic Prophet Mohammed. He is called as Mahamada in it. The author first talk about the first line in which the name Mahamada appears. Then, he says that Mahamada is Mohammed, the Islamic Prophet.
Then, he takes another few lines from the same Purana which talks about the characteristics of his followers  But, in the translation, he wisely omits few words like "Paisachya" and includes few other words like "Swine". Also note that he jumped from the first 2 lines to the verses which says the characteristics.

Simlar kind of translations were hear from Zakir Naik, the biggest lier of the century.

If he really believes in Bhavishya Purana, then it says that the King BhojaRaj and Mahamada (Prophet as per M.M. Akbar, The Niche of "Non-Truth", Zakir Naik and few others) worshipped Shiva Linga in the desert. Shiva says that there is a land contaminated by "Mlechhas" (wicked, non-Aryan) where no dharma exists. A demon named Tripura who was burnt to ashes has come again there as Mahamada is now doing demon-like activities. There is a city of pilgrimage known as Madina. The illusion-expert (may be Maya) Mahamada then tells Bhojaraj that Bhojaraj's religion is the best but still, I'm going to establish a terrible and demoniac religion by the order of the Lord. he symptoms of my followers will be that they first of all will cut their genitals, have
no shikha, but having beard, be wicked, make noise loudly and eat everything. They should eat animals without performing any rituals. This is my opinion.They will be called as musalman, the corrupter of religion. He told that demonoic religion wil be founded by himself and ghost (Mahamada) went back.

But as per M.M. Akbar, Mahamada finds a religions which has good dharma and his followers cut genitals, grow beard and eat everything except Swine. (Where did this Swine come from????? huh...)

In my research, I heard one lecture which said that these lines are added later to Bhavishya Puranam. But, no evidence with me. If the verses are written by Revered Veda Vyasa, he must be a great person who predicted all these 5000+ years ago.

Now the listeners of category 1 and 2 are very happy about the translation in 'Mokshathinte Margam' and continues to believe in whatever the author says. They are more happy to hear that 5000 years ago the revered Vyasa muni has told about Islam and Prophet.

And now M.M. Akbar says that the same Prophet is mentioned in Vishnu Purana as "Kalki" who is the incarnation of Vishnu.

Then M.M. Akbar tries to translate Bible in the way he likes.

Wow!!!!!!!!!
And next, he talks about all good things about Prophet and Islam. Then one heading is about Quran. He mention that it is the best book (He mention it as ലക്ഷണ യുക്തമായ വേദ ഗ്രന്‍ഥം).

Then he talks about the concept of Monotheism and ideas from different religions. Again, he has quotes from Hinduic scriptures, Bible before he get into Islam. From Hinduic scriptures, he uses one Sloka from Rig Veda, three or four from Swethasthorapanishad and one from Mundakopanishad and so on.. From Bible, he has explanations for few lines from both the new and old testaments. Then he go on explaining about the prayer style followed in Islam supported by Few Quranic verses.

To understand the real meaning of most of the Slokas, you have to know the situation. Not just for Slokas, it is applicable for books, movies, etc. The situation is explained in the preceding verses. But for M.M. Akbar, it is not like that. He never talks about situation and just about the verse and tries to point that the verse is wrong or he misinterprets the verse. Category 1 and 2 listeners are satisfied!!!!!!

To understand Monotheism in Hinduism, the concept of Brahman in Hinduism, the idol worshipping and the reason behind it, Mr. M.M. Akbar has to grow from the land of lies and mistakes. Sanathana Dharma followed by Hindus believe that God Brahman cannot be described. But, the God's essence is there in every creature - living or non-living - in this world. In few people, "Daivikathwam" or God-factor is high. When you believe that you'll never harm any other creature. And if you do pooja (prayers) to any idol whom you consider as Brahman with sincerity and goodness, it reaches real Brahman.

Anyways, Im sure about one thing.
M.M. Akbar is one person who strongly believes in Vedas and Puranas. Because, to talk about Prophet, he took support from Puranas though he misinterpreted them.

M.M. Akbar has heard Zakir Naik's lectures and took those few verses which Zakir Naik said. He has not read any Veda or Upanishad mentioned and he has no idea about Sanskrit. Instead, copied and pasted from somewhere to come to his conclusion.

എന്റെ പൊന്നു എം. എം. അക്ബര്‍ സാറേ... ഇങ്ങനെ മതം പരത്താന്‍ ഇതെന്താ മത്സരമാണോ? അതിനു നുണകളുടെ കൂട്ട് വേണമോ? കഷ്ടം..

And dear brother who has given me the book and asked me to read and think over it,
I read the book completely and thought over it. If I get a chance to rename this book, then I would rename "മോക്ഷത്തിന്റെ മാര്‍ഗ്ഗം " as "തെറ്റിദ്ധാരണ പരത്തുന്ന മാര്‍ഗ്ഗം", "എങ്ങിനെ കല്ലു വെച്ച നുണ പറയാം ?"

I believe that words are sharper than sword and therefore it has to be used diligently.
Book Fairs helps in promoting the reading habit but, there are few people who tries to use it the other way.

Beware!!!!!

I may not be liked by category 1 and 2 listeners as they might have read or heard the verse 9:29 from Quran which says, "Fight those from among the people of the Book, who believe not in ALLAH, nor in the Last Day, nor hold as unlawful what ALLAH and HIS Messenger have declared to be unlawful, nor follow the true religion, until they pay the tax considering it a favour and acknowledge their subjection." because I do not call my God as Allah but follow the true Sanathana Dharma and do not believe in messenger or last judgement day"

Indian restaurants in Dubai

Weekends were getting to be a boring one. So was browsing for something new..

Check out - the best indian restaurants in UAE according to this website.
http://www.hotelsindubai.com/eat/indian_food.htm

After reading this I was so excited to have the best Indian food in Dubai. Then, on every Friday night, we were in some new restaurants experimenting. Had food from Ashiana, Angan, Bombay, Calicut paragon, Delhi Durbar, Gazebo and Khana khazana.

Aangan was really good. The ambience and the food were very good. I'm not a music person. So I just can't comment on it. I just saw many people congratulating the musicians.

Delhi Durbar was really different form all other hotels. A great ambience was not there. But the food was very tasty. We had to wait for a long time (approx 30 - 45 mts) to get a free table.

From all these, Ashiana disappointed me. The food from Aangan, Gazebo and Khana khazana was so tasty. So I expected a better food from Ashiana. Not just that the food was not that tasty, not worth the priceand the quantity was insufficient, but, we ended up in paying 38 AED for a bottle of water. And the restaurant guy opened 2 bottles.My Indian mind calculated the dirhams in rupees and found out that nearly 1000 rupees was spent for two1 litre bottles of water. Grr...