2. Haji's biriyani wrapped in jackfruit leaves.
3. The unwrapping of Haji's biriyani
4. Haji's biriyani adorns our dining table
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The Famous Haji's Biriyani in Old (puran) Dhaka: an indomitable tradition
1. Haji's biriyani wrapped in jackfruit leaves.
2. Haji's biriyani wrapped in jackfruit leaves.
3. The unwrapping of Haji's biriyani
4. Haji's biriyani adorns our dining table
2. Haji's biriyani wrapped in jackfruit leaves.
3. The unwrapping of Haji's biriyani
4. Haji's biriyani adorns our dining table
Friday, January 14, 2011
Travelling on $1: the cheap bus fares are going strong
The so-called “Chinatown” bus services revolutionized bus-travelling along the East coast, from Washington, DC to Boston. The cheap fares forced Grayhound to reduce its prices. Other bus companies like Megabus and Bolt soon appeared with fares as low as a dollar (with caveat, of course). The price wars continue today to attract travelers along with amenities like free Wi-Fi, outlets on the bus, and free water. Travelling by bus has changed for ever.
Click on the link below to read more on this topic.
Courtesy: The New York Times
Poland Objects to the Russian Crash Report
More than a year ago, a Russian-made plane carrying a number of high-ranking Polish officials including the President crashed into Russian territory, only minutes from landing and killing all passengers abroad. The conspiracy theories emerged as a result of the crash, which put a dent on the relationship between the two countries. The investigation report carried out by a Russian agency, Interstate Aviation Committee, stated that the plane’s crew was fault of the crash. Poland refuses to accept this “unilateral” assessment.
Click on the link below to read more on this story.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/world/europe/14crash.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
Click on the link below to read more on this story.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/world/europe/14crash.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
3-D Printing: a new dimension in printing technology
Forget about the sheet of papers humming through your printer, churning out printouts. And how can we forget about the paper jams? The new 3-D technology is here not just to wow us in movie theaters but also in printer rooms with actual models coming out of the printing machines. Isn’t it cool to hold actual models in our hands instead of boring papers printouts? Although it sounds all cool and exciting, the new printing technology is fairly new and is at its infancy, particularly in terms of mass production. The 3-D printing has been used for large manufacturing projects. But as technology continues to evolve, the wonder of 3-D printing is set to become a common household name, replacing the traditional ink-based printers.
Click on the link below to read more on 3-D printing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/13/technology/personaltech/13basics.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
Click on the link below to read more on 3-D printing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/13/technology/personaltech/13basics.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Europe’s First and Odd Couple: Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy
France and Germany are at it again. This time it is to bring a stability and economic normalcy in Europe. At the center of this battle are Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy. The New York Times magazine featured a great article on this issue.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/16/magazine/16MerkelSarkozy-t.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/16/magazine/16MerkelSarkozy-t.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Verizon Gets i-Phone: a much-anticipated alliance between Apple and Verizon
Be careful what you wish for. So goes the cliché. But it has happened. Verizon will offer i-Phone services, starting in February 2011 with its powerful 3G network. The alliance means consumers will no longer have to stick to AT&T as a sole service provider for i-Phone. No doubt, Verizon has a bigger clout in telecommunications market share along with speedy networks. But in the long run, speed and broad access may run into other unseen technological innovation. Even the debate over net-neutrality issues may need to be examined for the outcome of consumer rights and telecommunication business practices. Who knows, i-Phone users may very well do not have to just rely on Verizon and AT&T. A host of other service providers may join in to get a slice of the i-Phone’s market share with a myriad of new service features.
Courtesy: The New York Times
Around the World: notable places to visit
2011 is a bright indicator of my becoming a traveler. I will become eligible to apply for the U.S. citizenship which will make it easier for me to travel without the hassle of getting visas. All I need is passport, cash, and credit card. And off I will go about seeing the places I have always wanted to see and visit.
The New York Times listed a few notable places to visit around the world.
Courtesy: The New York Times
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
A Son’s Tribute To His Fallen Father
Salmaan Taseer, the fallen progressive and reform-minded politician, died at the hands of his protector, a life snuffed out by a barrage of bullets, leaving a politically chaotic Pakistan unstable and unpredictable. His son, Sherbano Taseer, wrote a tribute to his visionary and gutsy father who hoped for a Pakistan free of fundamentalism and chaos that have inflicted the nation, particularly after 9/11. Political assassination in the Indian subcontinent is not new. Many leaders, from Mahatma Gandhi to Rajiv Gandhi to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, have sacrificed their lives to reconcile parting nations, groups, and factions. One can only wonder how many more lives need to be shed to restore peace, harmony, and reconciliation in the region.
Click on the link below to read Mr. Taseer’s tribute to his father.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/opinion/09taseer.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
Click on the link below to read Mr. Taseer’s tribute to his father.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/opinion/09taseer.html
Courtesy: The New York Times
The Wonder of Rice Husk: an unlikely source of eco-friendly electricity
Hope sometimes lives in most unexpected of places. For Bihar, India that place is rice husk, which now has become a source of shining light via electricity that 85 percent of the state’s population lacks. The entrepreneurial zeal of four guys has transformed the poorest state in India into a beacon of innovation. Who knows, this innovation might soon become the micro-lending of non-grid electricity. The electricity that is being produced from rice husks has proved to be eco-friendly, cheap, and sustainable. For 80 rupees per month or about $1.50, villagers now can have electricity they can be proud of and make use of for children’s education and household works. This innovative technology promises hope particularly for countries like India and in sub-Saharan Africa where the population is largely poor.
Click on the link below to read more on this topic.
Courtesy: The New York Times
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)