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Celebration

Shidur Khela: A Traditional Ceremony for Bengali Women

Shidur Khela or literally, The Vermillion Play, is a tradition which is followed every year on the last day of Durga Puja (Dashami) in front of the idol of Goddess Durga prior to her immersion in the holy waters. It is purely Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 4 years ago
Azule Dolphin Show
Travel & Adventure

San Antonio: Family Fun at SeaWorld and River Walk

Whether you live in Texas and looking for a weekend getaway or you are on a long family vacation, San Antonio has something for all. On this Independence Day long weekend, we planned a trip to San Antonio, particularly SeaWorld Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 5 years ago
Entrance to Amphitheater
Travel & Adventure

Weekend Camping at Stephen F. Austin State Park

In Houston, Spring comes with a gradual warm up from winter, lasting from mid-March through May. And this is the perfect season for camping and outdoor activities before hot Summer days set in. So, we started planning our next camping Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 5 years ago
Pakhi Birthday
Thoughts

My Precious Daughter

Wet clothes – tangled hair, Scattered toys, everywhere. Fancy artwork on the wall. Drawn by Pakhi – three feet tall. Tell me why and tell me how That was mine I want it NOW! Fix my dolly. Buy me new Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 5 years ago
Night at the Camping Site
Travel & Adventure

Camping at Lake Somerville State Park

We recently moved to Houston, TX from India. Our friends already living here keep telling us the stories about camping and how fun it is. So, as soon as they planned their next camping adventure on a long weekend, we Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 5 years ago
Sam Houston - The person who fought for the independence of Texas
Thoughts

Time for a Big Change – Moving to Houston

Someone has very well said, Happiness does not have just one address, and it’s time for us to find happiness in a different country – the USA. My husband just got a new assignment in Houston, TX and we eventually moved here Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 6 years ago
Pakhi
Thoughts

Being a Mother

I am happy to announce that, on 16th July we have been blessed with a baby girl. We named her “Pakhi” – which is Bengali for “bird”. From the top of her head to the toes on her feet, she Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 6 years ago
Featured

Trip to Kerala – A Beautiful Little Paradise

Kerala offers almost everything you desire. In fact, no other place in India or even the world offers as many varieties as Kerala offers to its guests. This beautiful little paradise offers almost all the major attractions you are looking Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 8 years ago
Deoband Many Me
Travel & Adventure

A Weekend Trip to Chakrata – The Untouched Beauty

It was the first week of September, 2009. Me and my husband Ashish both were desperate to go somewhere for a weekend trip. Both of us like to visit places like hills, forests, waterfalls etc. Finally we settled to go Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 8 years ago
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India v Australia, 2nd quarter-final, World Cup 2011, Ahmedabad

Best still of yesterday match… With the brilliant all-round performance of Yuvraj Singh, India won against Australia by five wickets. In the second semi final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, India will play against Pakistan in Mohali on Read more…

By Abha Mondal, 8 years ago

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