Sikkim Trip : Changu(Tsomgo) Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir

It was our second day in Sikkim and I was excited to see the snow. When the tour manager had come the night before to brief about the program next day, first thing asked him was whether we can witness the snow. Though he did not answer the question in the affirmative, he did hint that we may get to see some snow. How could he answer correctly, if he had not gone with the tourists. Yes, tour operators will not accompany you during the sight seeing citing extreme cold. So, the arrangement is between you and your driver for stops for having food or taking photos!

Sikkim Trip - Planning the Itinerary and Arrival at Gangtok

The Beginnings : It was in the month of March 2016, I started planning for a trip to the Himalayas. I was more interested to visit Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom – known for its pristine nature and Gross National Happiness(contrary to Gross Domestic Product) – a bold concept in quantifying the well being of a citizen. Budget constraints and the thrill as well as joy of exploring paradises in our own backyard, prompted me to check for Sikkim tour packages! North Sikkim is a must in the itinerary, said my friend Sandeep, a prolific explorer himself! But there were only few packages available, which included it. After careful contemplation, I finalized a package, which had the following itinerary!

How to get Official Transcripts from VTU through Bangalore Regional Office?

If you have completed Bachelor of Engineering(B.E) from Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU), Belgaum, you would need official transcripts from the university, if you are applying for higher studies abroad or during immigration. This post explains the procedure to get VTU Official Transcripts through Bangalore Regional Office.

Check list for buying property in Bangalore

Disclaimer : This post is intended to provide few tips, while looking for and buying property in Bengaluru/Bangalore. Information provided in this post is by no means complete. Please your discretion and contact your legal adviser, before taking any decision based on the information in this blog. Author will not compensate you in any way whatsoever, if you ever happen to suffer a loss/inconvenience/damage because of/while making use of information in this blog post.

Buying a property is an important decision in anyone's life. Due diligence is required, while making the big decision, which could have a massive impact on buyer's financial state. This post provides few tips while buying property in Bangalore. Hope this helps!

GBSM, U Turn, Thithi - Quick Reviews

GBSM, U Turn and Thithi have taken Kannada film industry by storm with viewers finding it difficult to get tickets even on weekdays! Here are the quick reviews of these path breaking films, which may help you in deciding to watch these movies.

Godhi Banna Sadharna Mykattu (GBSM) : Venkob Rao, who is living in an old age home and suffering from Alzheimer's, goes missing. His son, Shiva and Sahana, the doctor who was attending Mr. Rao, begin search for him. In this arduous journey, lead characters rediscover themselves. GBSM is a must watch for those who love emotional stories and philosophical insights on life. For a detailed review of GBSM, please click here.

U Turn : Taking a simple incident of traffic violation, director Pawan Kumar crafts an engaging story, which is thrilling till the last minute. Along with being a nice entertainer, the film emerges as a hard hitting commentary on the lack of civic sense in Indian cities. This is definitely worth going, if you like edge of the seat thrillers. For a complete review of U Turn, please click here.

Thithi : Thithi entertains with its subtle humor despite being an artistic movie. The film is also realistic, like most artistic movies. Presenting different takes on life, film leaves a lasting impression with its philosophical overtones. If you are an ardent fan of parallel cinema, this is a must watch for you and for the rest, you may not enjoy that much but still can take a chance. For a detailed review of Thithi, please click here.

Thithi Film Review - Realistic and Philosophical!

What Thithi is about? Thithi in Kannada means final rites. It is a brilliant story spanning 11 days from the death of a patriarch to his grand last rites ceremony on the 11th day. How three generations of the man, popularly known as Century Gowda (a centenarian), gear up for his final ceremony form the crux of the film.

Realistic Depiction: First thing, which strikes you in Thithi is the realistic depiction of rural background in Mandya, Karnataka. This is much in the same light as in the recent Kannada film - Kiragoorina Gayyaligalu. If you are new to this, definitely you would feel it exotic. This is one major reason, why it has thrilled movie buffs all over. Even the characters, their motives and the way of life look so natural on screen. To top it all, most of them are not professional actors! How can this go unnoticed in the world of cinema?

Humor: Raam Reddy cleverly employs humor in major part of the film. Sarcasm, innocence, aloofness, dilemmas – displayed by a plethora of characters evokes laughter. In some scenes, one can also observe the actors with a grin, apparently conscious of the camera!