Christmas always reminds me of the gifts, sweets, celebrations,
carols and of course the Santa. As I have done 10 years of my schooling from
Convent School, I now miss celebrating Christmas. This feast always reminds me of my school days
which were the golden days of my life. I miss every bit and I secretly wish I
could go back to those days.
It is my all time dream to live in an Island away from the
worldly world. I want to live with Mother Nature among the trees, creepers, the
chirping birds and the flowing waters. I want to build a home in an island and a
small hut would also suffice! Aaah.. that awesome life among the greenery! That
life where I can get drenched all day in the rain, a peaceful sleep among the woods, the wind in my hair, the
morning breeze almost freezing me and I sit with a hot cup of smoking coffee watching
the scenic beauty! Yes, I am indeed a great lover of nature. So, dear Santa I want
you to gift me a hut in a small Island!
Next, being a big fan of The Big Bang Theory, it has been my
dream to have a special dinner with Dr. Sheldon Cooper aka Jim Parsons! I know
you will laugh at this weird wish of mine, but it’s all right and I really want
to. So, please give me an opportunity for the same. His smartness simply kills
me! And yes he always cheers me up, every single time!
Next, this wish isn’t for me but for a few
people on this earth. Now I want you to feed their brains with a little bit of
knowledge that we all are Indians and humanity is the only religion. It’s so humiliating
when these people differentiate on the basis of caste, creed, region and
language. Please, I just want you to break these walls. Just provide them with
a little common sense that nothing is greater than love and we all are Indians
irrespective of these barriers. Inject this thought and make them more broad
minded!
Although you might feel these wishes of mine are frivolous but
whom else do I have to ask other than you? Having revealed my secret wishes to you now
Santa, you might ask me if I am crazy and yes of course I am. And you think I
would say- “No! I am not crazy. My mother had me tested!” ? :P
Now that I know I am a grown up but there are some things
which really don’t change!
See, when I was a child I would ask you to give me chocolates and sweets but
now that I am grown up, I am demanding more! :P
P.S: I have many more cute
secret wishes like these but I want to keep them a secret for the following
years to come! :P
Dashing through the snow,
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way.
Bells on bob tail ring
Making spirits bright,
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight.
Oh jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way!
Oh what fun
it is to ride,
In a one horse open sleigh, Hey!
Jingle bells jingle bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride,
In a one horse open sleigh!!
Merry Christmas and a happy new year in advance! And now it is your turn to prepare your wish list for Santa!
Hubli officially known as Hubballi is a city in the state of Karnataka. The name ‘Hubballi’ in Kannada literally means "Flowering creeper". Hubli along with its twin city Dharwad, is the second largest city in Karnataka next to Bangalore with a number of emerging IT industries. This quickest developing city is also an educational, commercial and business hub of North Karnataka. Not to forget the city has various classy malls, KFC’s, Cinepolis, Dominos, McDonalds’, Pubs, lounges and best five star hotels and luxurious restaurants. This developing city under a smart city plan is soon going to be no less than Bangalore.
Getting here:
Hubli Airport operated by Airports Authority of India serves the twin cities of Hubli- Dharwad. The airport is located at Gokul Road, Hubli. Being a significant city for Indian Railways, Hubli Railway junction is a major junction in North Karnataka. A good number of superfast express trains as well as express trains pursue amid Hubli and Bangalore on all days of the week. Being the busiest junction of the state next to the capital it connects the major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Tirupati, Solapur, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysore and the like. Retiring rooms, tea stalls, ATM facilities, parking facilities and best restaurants are the major attractions. In addition to fresh south Indian foods, you may also enjoy North Indian, Italian and Chinese cuisines at these food outlets. Hubli lies on “Golden Quadrilateral”. It is around 7 hours from Bangalore via NH40 roads by bus where you can enjoy the scenic beauty all along your way.
Places to visit:
Moorusavira Mutt, Hubballi- The Mutt, being located in the heart of the city is one of the ancient Mutt, built in 12th century during Shri Basavanna’s period. During Kalyana Kranthi or Kalyana Revolution moment, it is said that Basavanna along with his 3000 followers visited and resided here in this Mutt. Hence the name Moorusavira which in Kannada means 3000. Thousands of devotees from various places and nearby towns visit here during jathra celebrations.
The Unkal lake, Hubballi- If you are a nature lover, then this place is definitely for you! A refreshing place to visit and release your stress and burdens. The statue of Swami Vivekananda in the middle of the lake and the boating facility are a prime attraction.
Nrupatung Betta- Being around 6 km away from the city, it is the highest view point of the twin cities. Again, if you love to spend some time with nature with your friends and family, then this place is all for you. The place also has a scenic beauty and provides an extensive view of the city.
Gangubai Hangal Memorial Musical Museum- Gangubai Hangal was a famous singer of Hindustani classical music from Hubli-Dharwad. Her home in Hubli where she spent her childhood has been turned into a beautiful museum which is one of the famous spot that attracts music lovers.
Other magnificent places which attract tourists are the ISCKON temple and ISCKON Akshaya Patra, Siddharoodh Mutt, Indira Gandhi Glass House and the Chandramouleshwara temple built by Chalukya dynasty.
ISKCON temple, Rayapur, Hubli
Unkal lake, Hubli
Getting around:
The best way to get around the city is by hiring a taxi or by local buses. There are a good number of intercity buses as well as Hubli- Dharwad buses lingering around. As this city is well maintained there’s no need to worry about the driving. Since the city is all time crowded you may need a little more time to reach your destination. If you visit Hubli, then never miss to have its delicious traditional food- Jowar and ragi roti, shenga (groundnut) chatni, curd, chilly chatni, badanekayi enegayi, hittina palya, butti (curd rice) and raw onion rings!
Traditional cuisine
I was born and bought up here in this beautiful city and it has been more than 21 years I am residing and I love my place more than anyone else does!
This post is written for #madeof great Zonal War organized by Tata Motors. And I am representing the South zone!
Internet has become the lifeline of every individual. It has almost become the most basic necessity of every human. And if you desire speed, then I must say, Airtel 4g is just for you. Airtel 4g is the first telecom operator to introduce
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Downloading videos- In this era of technology and modernity, we
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videos or a movie; I just love them. But
you know because of slow internet, I never could. Now it is time to enjoy
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So, watching videos with 4g service is going to be a great fun. And for all
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The ball is in your court and it’s up to you, you make the best of both worlds!
In India, cricket isn't just a game. It is a genuine and a legitimate religion. In a nation that is divided by numerous castes, creeds, religions, languages, food and many more, cricket has succeeded in holding its folks together. One single sport connecting billions of people together. No matter what religion we follow, what food we eat, what language we speak we all celebrate the victory together as a grand festival. Again, no matter what religion you follow and what is your social status when it comes to cricket, we all are Indians.
You can find children playing in every nook and corner of the nation. Well, people here don't really need standard pitches to play cricket. Be it even on streets, roads, open grounds they are there! Nothing unites this country as cricket does!
And need I say that proud feeling when India beats Pakistan? The great joy and patriotism flows in the veins of every Indian. And every Indian teenage boy dreams of being a cricket hero and a girl dreams of such heroes!
Regardless of World Cup, ODI series, T-20, IPL Test cricket, everyone is glued to their TV's or YouTube screens. No matter how much work we have, we finish them as early as possible or we take an off and honestly speaking a sick leave. Every second fellow including your boss falls ill on that day! :P Its obviously, the cricket fever and latest live updates are the only cure! Circuitously or directly, this God of sports is definitely giving a reason to rejoice, a reason to celebrate and increasing the bonding between family, friends and colleagues. Doesn't matter if we don't win, watching cricket itself is a bliss of celebration.
Go to office or college and still track the updates of match? Yes! Nothing is impossible in this era of technology. Although we have n number of websites and apps the reason I chose UC Browser is because of the following reasons:
1. I usually catch match updates on browser. Even though I have full speed internet, many a times I get struck missing the live scores. But now, UC Browser comes to my aid. It is super fast with a very friendly user interface. Any person or even a kid who knows ABC of using gadgets can use it with ease.
2. It is available on all platforms and best suits Android.
3. Agog to know about the scores the two countries made some decades ago? Yes! Again, you can! The best part of UC cricket is - It gives you the history. One click on History option, and there you go!
4. Busy? Caught up with something? Need not worry. A single click on the yellow bell beside your favorite match and you shall get a notification just before the match commences. Isn't it really amazing?
5. The comment section allows you to share your opinions and read other's views too. Smileys speak louder than words. Isn't it? ;) You can also use emoticons to make your words sound louder.
Live updates, videos, history, notifications, comments and it has made every possible way to get you connected to your first love- cricket. Once you start using UC Cricket, I am sure you will fall in love with it. Now you can enjoy cricket relaxing on your couch and sipping your hot smoking coffee!
