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How the world changed in 50 years

How the world changed in 50 years

Have we changed for Better or for Worse in the last 50 years
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Have we changed for Better or for Worse in the last 50 years

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Explore Dandeli from the friendly Amara homestay

  • vak1969
  • February 10, 2021
Most people associate Dandeli with white water rafting. Yes – its true that in S India this is probably the[…]

Explore Wayanad from the comfort of Tranquil Resorts

  • vak1969
  • February 1, 2021
Sometimes its good to be landlocked with no train and airport connectivity. The beauty of Nature is preserved. Wayanad is[…]

2021 Global Economy Trends – Highlights from Ruchir Sharma

  • vak1969
  • January 10, 2021
Whats the outlook for 2021 and where do we invest money? Simple, straightforward, logical insights from Ruchir Sharma  Here is[…]

Simplifying Investing – A Layman’s guide to leverage compounding

  • vak1969
  • January 4, 2021
When it comes to life there are 2 rules that are almost universal Everyones wants to be HAPPY Everyone wants[…]

Plum Cakes & Christmas – Whats the Connection?

  • vak1969
  • December 19, 2020
Christmas is all about Cakes – specifically Plum Cakes (Do you know that Plum Cakes have no plums in them?) Lets discuss[…]

Sourhouse – the best place for Sourdough Bread & Pastries in Bangalore

  • vak1969
  • December 17, 2020
Over the years I have struggled to get a good loaf of bread and fresh soft Croissants in Bangalore. The[…]

A simple narration of Bangalore’s history over the last 2000 years

  • vak1969
  • December 13, 2020
How many of us know the History of Bangalore? I got the first glimpse and interesting insights from Sushma of[…]

The search to find Pure Honey – Myths & Facts

  • vak1969
  • December 4, 2020
I have always been suspicious of the authenticity of large brand honey sold in retail stores. As I was researching[…]

IBNII @ Coorg – A Jewel in the Crown

  • vak1969
  • December 3, 2020
Coorg is home to some of the finest resorts not just in India but globally. Given its close proximity to[…]

Gitanjali – A Warm & Cozy Homestay @ Mysore

  • vak1969
  • November 30, 2020
When I was telling a friend that I have travelled far and wide but was yet to explore Mysore, I[…]

Family guide to Trekking around Bangalore

  • vak1969
  • October 9, 2020
So what if COVID has impacted all your travel plans. Bangaloreans are lucky to be surrounded by beautiful nature spots[…]

Mahishasura Mardini (Aigiri Nandini.. ) – Context, Meaning, Learning

  • vak1969
  • September 29, 2020
“Mahishasura Mardhini” means one who killed the Asura Mahishasura and refers to  Goddess Durga. The demon was in the form[…]

Vishnu Sahasranamam – Context, Learning, Benefits

  • vak1969
  • September 11, 2020
Japa Vs Stotra  Chanting of the Divine name can take two forms – Japa or Stotra. While Japa is the[…]

Nuggets from the Gita : Chapter 4 (The Scripture of Mankind by Swami Tapasyananda)

  • vak1969
  • September 8, 2020
This is an attempt to awaken your curiosity to read the holy Gita. I am sharing a few nuggets verbatim[…]

Nuggets from the Gita : Chapter 3 (The Scripture of Mankind by Swami Tapasyananda)

  • vak1969
  • August 15, 2020
This is an attempt to awaken your curiosity to read the holy Gita. I am sharing a few nuggets verbatim[…]
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