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

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.

http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/a-guide-to-cheap-buses-including-how-to-score-1-tickets/

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

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

Alicia in Africa: Aid the AIDS

Adopting Haiti: a brilliant documentary on post-earthquake Haiti

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