Unguaranteed Prophecies & Guaranteed Ramblings

I paid a visit to the Center for Children’s Happiness at Steung Mean Chey (outskirts of Phnom Penh City). Sokha works as a Khmer teacher out there in CCH. He briefed me about what they do for the rehabilitation of Orphans. The center presently houses 59 children and provides accommodation and education up to the [...]

I think it is time that newspapers start writing their share of obituary for Democracy in Madurai. It is a shame that assholes like Alagiri will end up being elected representatives for Madurai Lok Sabha seat. Why aren’t newspapers reporting on the gross amount of violation of Election Commission norms at Madurai? What a shame? [...]

I actually met a victim of Khmer Rouge Brutality at Sorya Mall. He was 15 years old when the Khmer Army invaded Phnom Penh and decided to clease the City dwellers. He lost his parents and sister in the insanity. Later he fled to the Thai border and then moved to the United States of [...]

After landing on Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I headed to the visa on arrival section. You can get a Tourist visa for USD 20 and Business Visa for USD 25. Only catch - Business visa is eligible for indefinite renewals at additional cost. Both visas are issued for one month and only for single entry. If [...]

I took the late evening train from Jogja to Jakarta. The travel distance is lesser than the distance between Madurai and Chennai. Though the executive class is quite comfortable (like the 1st class), the commute time is high. So, if you intend to catch an early morning flight at Jakarta (before 8 AM), then it [...]

“The West is a simple society with complex individuals while the East is a complex society with simple individuals. That said, every rule has an exception.”

Alter-ego: [sarcastic] Yeah right, you’re the modern day Jesus with the least number of Bible sold till date.

Jesus! These Indonesians literally turn you in to a Passive Smoker! Almost every darn place that I frequent is filled with the aroma of tobacco. There is no restriction so far. I’m sure, it is going to be a tough time before it gets enacted as a law that prohibits smoking in Public places.