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Venice - the Fruit of determination

Everybody knows Venice, Everybody I Know loves it and to those who do not know Venice- let me tell you that it is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.The cathedral of St. Mark to the city with its beautiful architecture and its waterways where people go rowing in the canals, to its traditions and the beautiful culture of  music and fashion, are things that are appreciated and form part of a culturally enhanced society,beautiful and in all its splendour.               But that is something that we all know- Venice excesl in the business of tourism as it excelled in the 16th century as a port for international maritime trade, being a worldwide name than as it is now. Many people see the beauty, the glamour and the splendid architecture of the city. However, I know many writerts have written about Venice and will continue doing so, because it's just so beautiful. However, I want to focus on the perils t...

The Bullfight

                                                                     In the days of youth, I went to libraries and would read  up on many topics. During one of these rounds to the library, I came across the sport of bullfighting. And while reading up on bullfighting , I came across the legendary role that is played in this game - the Bullfighter, as I call him. He is called the Matador , and he is the lead actor of the sports theatre, and he battle with his arch rival , the bovine macho madness, the bull. I enquired about this sports with family and friends. family did'nt know much, but my parish preist at the time told me it was a battle tha...

Some High Tea, my Dear

                                                Strolling in the restaurant mid -afernoon , taking the view of the bustling city which seemed so good , especially since i had a holiday. Through the lanes and the by-lanes, I spotted this restaurant - right in front of my eyes. The place was hidden in the urban city. In the mad rush of the shoppers and the hawkers, was this tiny hiddden paradise. The beautiful flower in the marshes - staring at you, while you stared at her like she had found a lover. And she did ... I loved the place the minute I saw it.             So I walked in the restaurant, and the sight that met my eyes!! It had kept its history alive, A British restaurant in urb...

Choosing the name

                                                                                    Choosing the Name                           Waiting in the hospital, Peter was a little tense , but happy as well. The doctors had informed him that his wife was going to have a  baby. So he sat on the bench, and prayed for everthing to go fine. The look on his face communicated that he was going through some sort of labour himself. the tension convert...

The Undead ... who live as the Living Dead

                                                       Blood!!! Teeth sinking into your throat and the colours flowing all over your face. the vein blasts releasing  the crimson red as you gasp from the monstrous grasp and try everything to save yourself from the slimy half - burnt creature stuck in you throat leaving you gasping for breadth. That hate-filled creature giving you all his hate and pushing his venom inside your body, leaving you senseless till you finally master the strenght to fling him off your body ... and you cover your hand to stop the flowing feeling the blackness come over you .Fading, fading ... you wake to see the light again, but in a different way. The darkness is now your light ....

America - The Outsourcing Story

                                                       As I go through webpages and topicsd as to how the American Economy has been affected in a bad way, by the transfer  of business and manufacturing units to other countries, and also takeover of business by Asian Countries.                                         Globalization, as it was called started in the Nineties when America wanted to expand its base to other countries and also effect the economy of other countries in a good way,  and perhaps some hidden...

Courage and the Coward

                                                            Courage and the Coward                                             The Coward, they called him                                              Always running       ...

The Indian Call centres

                                                                      The Indian call centres                                          Life in the Indian call centres !!!! yeah. Get in any rickshaw , and ask him to take you to Mindspace, Malad. The rickshaw goes zooming out there, just be careful where you take your drive from, it hits the pocket - Inflation is a big problem in the city. once you reach here,you see the huge expanse of these bi...