Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Having Been To South Delhi Section Again With No Sighting Of Rain In Chain

Having Been To South Delhi Section Again With No Sighting Of Rain In Chain

Times we are in with the chorus inflation is the new king, I stepped out another day matching steps with those who were young and not grey. Precisely at 7 in the morning I left with moments spent in Udhagai with Mr Deepan and Mr Satyan (City Palace Restaurant) at the back of my mind in a year 2018 when Middle East looked to be fine. That was the year, that was the occasion when prime land of South (South India) could be accessed with ease with enough chanting of peace. That was the time sections abutting Middle East could give a clarion call that expatriates to newcomers could reap a bounty haul. Jobs were on the shelf with some acquiring with pride certification of TELF (Teaching English As A Foreign Language). Nowadays some are astounded by the sheer heft of uncertainty in Middle East almost touching 100 days with most of the nations yet to clear the haze. Jobs on decline to prospects of host of industries finding strenuous to chime, the 100-day dust has piled up thanks to a politico who has realised it is arduous climb to get on amity truck. 

From Home Turf There Are Rebel Who Can't Bluff

The war, the strife and the trouble emanate from his home turf where he knowingly knows there are sizeable rebel who can't bluff. The garrulous man could not stop at one, invading host of fields where petty conversation was fun. He is fluent in expansive designs and bewildered looks his convoy losing each passing hour shine. As against this paramount observation, let the world rise to say no to those with distracted card to play and a sequence that is in disarray. 

Churn And Chiselling Thoughts

Churn and chiselling thoughts on Middle East do convey that irrespective of a tall order LPG Refill should find place in home runway border. LPG Refill prices have shot up by a mammoth proportion, and here we do not foresee any less induction. As these thoughts crossed my mind, I leaped to gain foothold in South Delhi Section gaining hour by hour traffic traction. Going past Gate Three to Central Market where passage is free, the sum total of accessing Africa Avenue tied to a search for those that report for jobs of train crew thereby fighting away career blues. Moments later I was in ST. THOMAS CHURCH and here some dissecting the inflation battle they wanted to dodge. Before closing hours of seven I was in Lord Venkateswara Temple R K Puram Sector 3 with prized moments spent with those who artfully glee. Heat predominant as it tried to bake the earth, and cardinal rule one would be required to engage cool tool. Cool tool like ACs to flights with fractured chassis purchased on staggered wages may lead to greenhouse gas emission exacerbating global warming with a debate lingering would heat be ever receding? Heat widening to heat never in hiding one would have to live with as fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) add to the day to day trick brick.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Having Been To South Section Of Delhi Which Has No Road Named Hailey

Having Been To South Section Of Delhi Which Has No Road Named Hailey

Having been to South Section, the walk has been to gain access to Ber Sarai and R K Puram (Ber Sarai, R K Puram Are In Heart Of Delhi) with fewer known to develop interest in sports Carrom. Carrom nowadays some play as if to suggest those inclined are the ones who pray. Carrom is well suited for a region like Iran which was invaded by Administration In The West for no fault, and this Washpinton would realise with dose of stress and jolt. You could never bring peace in any region and herein alarmed by a peaceful nation like Iran where people are in no dire confusion. Shame to Washpinton for letting the world reach this stage where inmates find themselves in a staggered cage. No nation nowadays is safe as one never knows from which quarter missiles would rain giving teething trouble and pain.Weird is the leader, weird is his outlook as newspapers across world have slammed him and his cook. You are in a trivial pursuit and you are out and out rude. For how long residents of Iran would have to stay indoors disposed to the idea of playing carrom as they can't step out as they could well sight in action Barron.

Walk On Different Days Inviting Praise

Coming to walk on different days inviting different praise has been with the intent to secure uniball eye pen in a city where people in the middle hours get witty. Starting from Safdarjung Enclave, going past Gate Number 3 where passage is free and roundabout there is Jerusalem Mar Thoma Syrian Church where the visitors learn the art to put in a prayer with no fear. House 147 and here people occasionally sport brand Raymond, and browse with no grouse. Browse to know the weather in Middle Section Of India to Section abutting South where no happenings are trivia. Going past Central Market where down the years sensing shortage people would be storing water in a bucket and in Green Fields School teachers try to impress discipline is the rule. As one went past Embassy Of The Republic Of Mali there were in proximity people going by the name Mr Ali. From here there are directions to JNU  (JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY), Chanakyapuri where some drop hints on Hindi/Telugu movie Peddi. Having gained insights on Africa Avenue where tunnel road/ elevated road down the years would come up to ease movement of traffic at the moment looking maverick. 

Reaching ST. THOMAS CHURCH 

Once having reached ST. THOMAS CHURCH ( Established 1972) which all along has conveyed the message nipped in the bud would be conduct of leaders who release from time to time sessions of purge. All religion are same, adherents get fame and gain. Once on service road Swami Venkateswara Mandir Marg came in no time with those in attendance in IIT Hostel Bus Stand trying to figure out who all would have to pay fine. From here Ber Sarai just a stone's throw away where admirers of uniball eye pen play. Mind you, the first contact with this set of pen was in Puttaparthi In Andhra Pradesh Province and followed by Munaf Stores in Guruvayur In Kerala Province where seldom people drop hints on territories having sand dunes.  On another outing to R K Puram Sector three I could figure out this set of pen was in abundance in Chawla Book Depot, and some familiar with tech gadgets that come from the House Of Vippo. 

On some of these outings laid bare was the issue of inflation intoxicated King not losing wing. Inflation it is hard to fathom and administrators should double down on measures to rein in as none seem to win in this uncertain ring. To gain solitude is a hard battle on hand despite some boasting of budget grand.  In these uneven times, solitude looks elusive as there are vehicles all over the place, and traffic temperament is decided by those residing in Rajasthan's Tonk where global warming is as visible as to Delhi's Don.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Gaining Access To Middle Section Of Delhi In May Host To Different Play

Gaining Access To Middle Section Of Delhi In May Host To Different Play

Having been in Delhi for almost three months with thoughts on South Indian Provinces coming back and forth, there was a ride in isolation to Middle Section Of Delhi with newspapers giving little clew on inflation rally. Board CBD 2 (DTC bus) with exchange of trivial messages between air and train crew. As there were Haryana Roadways' buses coming from Narnaul and Kaithal, thoughts were on Ajmer (Rajasthan Province) and Gandhinagar (Gujarat Province) where one can't figure out the leader who is as well a reader with no rider. Go past Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq store which clients do visit after taking a South India tour. As message one came across of travelling without a ticket is a punishable offence, thoughts veer towards General Coach train passengers headed to Mughalsarai and Varanasi in Hindi belt, and they be spared from stone pelt. What if in Hindi belt some can't pay for general ticket as prices of essential commodities are broad surpassing double digit. Here thoughts on Nagpur (Maharashtra Province) and Amreli (Gujarat Province) where forbidden temperatures make one stay indoor foreclosing option to take out high inflation rally with no word on perfume dior. Thoughts as well on Tamil Nadu Sampark Kranti train leaving Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin Station  (Hazrat Nizamuddin Shrine Is Nearby) reaching Habibganj, and herein no need for evacuation. Rakes of Indian Railways are old and there is a dire need to replace them as high temperatures make them vulnerable, and here few on board can get bold. 

Going Past Varied Locales In Delhi

As public transport went past Andrews Ganj some were having juice, and as the bus ride flanked by Lajpat Nagar, Vinoba Puri, Nehru Nagar and Ashram spots, the Ashram Underpass is much to praise inviting season to season gauge. Moments later gain access to HDFC Bhogal Branch followed by Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin where people from all over world come to put in a prayer, and this section releasing enough care. Go past Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Supreme Court with some yet to spell stand on those who could not vote. Thoughts on Chennai in Tamil Nadu Province which is expected to be lashed by rains, and this State has forests dense making fewer tense. Few moments later there is ITO, Delhi Gate, Haj camp, and here there are thoughts on airline of the past PAN AM. No lessons in guessing when it would hit traffic ramp. The bus goes past Zakir Hussain College, Civic Centre with some holding brief on temperatures to rally in winter.

This voyage to Middle Section Of Delhi was necessitated by the need to visit New Delhi Railway Station which is home to little traffic for some duration. Ashram Underpass which came before 2025 evoked response from those taking a ride inviting no taunts. This ride commensurate with the belief that inflation won't be brief. Sweeping statements would be released from the quarters of those holding power that inflation won't hit not even one including those trying a ride in a bus or a ride in range rover where accelerator is the guest.

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana V

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana V

Having the audacity to do three provinces at one time, can the decade of '20s raise a roadmap with none to track. Going to Anjanadri Betta Hills from Anegundi to hitting the Hubli trail with some finding the weather to be trendy, the gut feel all about I coming across people from Chennai's Guindy. Chennai's Guindy to hear and share in detail the success tale. The threat perception less talked about in a nation where keeping prices steady is day to day bout, I could sense Viruparagadde won't be tense. From Hubli ( Karnataka Province) as I entered Coimbatore ( Tamil Nadu Province), there were collection of people opening doors. 

On A New Curve

From the ride in a cramped bus to Kotagiri, staying with no intention to meet those named Lilly, the thrust in this small town essentially conveying there is no pressing need to adjust. Had it not been for inclement weather I would have stayed more, unwinding stories for sure. Once at Udhagamandalam, the search for veg puff to Coonoor on a new curve, the handshake moments with the likes of Mr Mohammad to Mr Antony showed this part of Tamil Nadu home to India's A Team on a new turf. Minorities largely Muslims and Christians gel together in this Tamil Nadu belt, all having same aspirations with no friction.

Credit To People For Unity In Diversity

If provinces of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana could essay a path of unity in diversity, the credit would go to people at large and life fit to be looked through prism of a voyage. Let us hail the undercurrents of South with residents partaking benefits of measures intended to uplift them, and most comfortable in surroundings gem. From the hills of Udhagai to plains of Hyderabad, clarion call would come that attempts to raise division among people would backfire even if division monster is on hire. From the hills of Coonoor to plains of Chennai, the art of letting prosperity touch those that on sighting visitors do not close doors and take honesty vows. From the hills of Wellington ( Tamil Nadu) to plains of Bengaluru, the art to let association of ideas to leap with no blip is sum total of deliberations, and a Dispatch To Delhi To See The Nation In Unison.

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Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana IV

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana IV

Having reached Coimbatore, it was a chance visit to Aroma Bakery where I had vada and black tea with some eager to detail Japan movie Harakiri. Released in 1962, it was some sort of a thriller with repeat audience trying to figure out the leader. The leader who could do no wrong to leader of today tracing good number of youngsters in unemployment pond. Why unemployment won't lose thunder in the coming months as those with qualifications won't find jobs that demand patience. Vacancies are on a decline, the '80s track of mixed economy was somewhat fine with less reportage of anomalies, and this leading the gathering to "say cheese".

Manageable National Debt-To-GDP Ratio

As attempts to unfurl Harakiri remained unfinished, I looked back on occasions I got drenched in Udhagamandalam as the place had been lashed by rains with or without sighting of sage. Udhagai in the months of May and June receives bountiful rains with hints coming as early as Feb-April when one hits treadmill. Treadmill to be in shape as calls do come from Middle East to report for work dawn to dusk bringing their set of keys which they can trust. Nowadays Middle East and trust are poles apart, few finding merit in having yoghurt.  Handsome dividend await guys who are transported to Middle East where efforts are made off and on to look at the roadmap laid by Greece. Greece has been able to win laurels for bringing down national debt-to-GDP ratio with some discussing the same in Japanese retail chain daiso. Greece's attempt to get the fun package from tourism is a mixed bag and here Udhagai should introspect if tourism can be the sole bet. It should try to initiate proceedings where returns do come from other sectors with tea gardens to coaching centres coming in abundance.

Taking A Ride In A Metro In South

As I left Coimbatore and reached Hyderabad, taking a room in Padmaja Lodge came handy in Secunderabad. On May 28 took Hyderabad metro from Secunderabad East to Ameerpet and from Ameerpet to Miyapur. The ride lasting little over 40 minutes with some evaluating the fun of having doughnuts. This stay in Secunderabad good, and the prospects of making traffic free in some section dovetails well with the blueprint of metro gaining traction. 

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana III

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana III

The year 2018, the month May with no intention to meet Kolkata Gentleman Mr Dey. Mr Dey to this date would be keeping correspondence with some in Udhagamandalam hoping to hear from them on new initiatives kicked in to keep affairs steady in this Tamil Nadu town with fair number of people alert to not get belly round. Weight they would not like to put on, looking incredibly graceful and refined for eon. Besides correspondence Mr Dey would be recipient of whatsapp shots conveying the rich character of this place with due reminder monotonous has never been the pace. The rhythm and reservoir of support this place enlists primarily shows it takes pride in having undercurrents brisk. Undercurrents on areas as familiar as keeping prices under control to lend a helping hand to visitors in big cities and towns who have been trolled. Trolled for getting the satire gain a lift from a dramatic situation to those remaining unemployed for long despite doing no wrong.

Visits In 2011 And Thereafter

Visits to Udhagamandalam in 2011 and thereafter have been with a belief that notings on nature and those staying neutral would be duly followed with due load. Nature tends to give a leeway, and this understood in every quarter including areas short of subway. In Udhagamandalam, Coonoor and Kotagiri where temperatures seldom go beyond 24 degrees celsius during day at this time of the year marks onset of season with enough dose of fusion. Tourists would be coming all the way from Srisailam in Andhra hoping to peak with those who go by the name Sandra. Meeting Mr Antony, science and maths tutor, Mr Kiran running Hotel Green Valley all doubts about air quality were laid to rest as AQI has never been an irritating episode unlike some big cities where it is never-ending enigma coming rote by rote. On AQI one puts in sustained prayer it should not encircle this South India bastion where it is keen to keep postings mild including on ration for long duration (Ration is being denied in some sections of Hindi Heartland to those who have nothing to hide). From water fighting fit public to not let nuisance of plastic be fantastic, the administration here would like to see inmates add paean to the song acoustic.

Leaving Udhagai For Coimbatore

As I left Udhagai on May 26, 2018 for Coimbatore, I could sense the traffic in some sections not looking therapeutic, letting one to believe it would get a makeover over a period of time irrespective of guns having a sharp recoil to those trying to stay away from situations coil and interested to do transactions in dime.  The thunder and treat of this hill town suggested that it would from time to time put in measures where water is saved to the last drop to having visitors for whom options do the talk. Reaching Coimbatore at 5.30, I took bus number 36 from Gandhipuram, all praise for city palace cafeteria decorum. 

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana II

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana II

Having Arrived In Udhagamandalam on May 22 with an understanding there would be fewer challenges for train crew, the first outing was towards Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary on a Wednesday which sees visitors erriday. On Thursday set out to explore Nilgiri Mountain Railway which was conferred World Heritage in 2005 in a season when rumours were not rife. Nilgiri Railway Co constructed the railway from 1886 to 1899 between Mettupalayam and Coonoor employing 'Alternate Biting Teeth' technology. In Jan 1903 the railway was purchased by the govt and construction between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam was completed in 1908, and that was A Grade.

Taking Nilgiri Train In Udhagamandalam 

As I stepped into Nilgiri train which left Udhagai at 12.43 PM, Lovedale came at 12.54 with three tunnels on the way with some holding hands to pray.  Ketti at 1.07  Aravankadu at 1.42 with a prime noting " Water Is Precious. Don't Waste Water". At 1.54 Wellington and at 1.58 Coonoor where at random people come on a tour. Precisely from here Kotagiri 22 kms, Lambi's rock nine kms,  Dolphin's Nose 12 kms with those marking attendance primarily from news agency Reuters. The rush and risk of taking a train back to Udhagamandalam with no ticket as all seats had been taken made me set in search for a bus, and leaving after 4 and reaching Udhagai after 5 was a ride with no stress. 

Leaving For Doddabetta Peak

On May 25 left for Doddabetta Peak. It was raining cats and dogs and I taking shelter next to Mr Arun and sister Aruna studying in a college in Avinashi Main Road Coimbatore, the section by no means recording uproar. Doddabetta Peak and roundabout is witness to steady stream of visitors when schools are closed, and colleges do not host debates on who would take the prime political post having skipped  morning toast. Morning toast skipped, the monumental folly of issuing a whip is integral to a regime staying in office, and the administration that could rein in runaway inflation even after having no meeting of mind with Mr Davis.

As I left Udhagai on May 26 to head towards Coimbatore and later for a brief spell to Hyderabad (Telangana Province), the stay mirrored expectations of middle class who keep aloof from those administrators who unfurl promises in Distant Davos. Distant Davos no need to visit as a nation's debt can be in triple million digit. This Udhagai chapter was sweet and as South India residents would realise this hill station welcomes visitors with different beat, some with shoestring budget, some carrying credit card through which one can with caveat thrown in leap to bat. Let Udhagamandalam for centuries put together host tourists from all over the world, those coming from Africa to those working for those firms with astounding EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortisation) with no common spotting of santita. Udhagamandalam during rush season sees awful lot of vehicles on road, solution may well lie in taking a hint from a man in Tamil Nadu's Erode.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana

Reflections On A May Visit To Karnataka, Tamil Nadu And Telangana

Leave Delhi on May 14, 2018 to head towards Bengaluru where it is poised to have a weather pattern vastly different from Rajasthan's Churu. On a mission to explore South India States where people invariably have dates, had the courage to take meals from Swathi Deluxe in Majestic bus stand which  down the years would host visitors from distant Pyongyang. Train to Hospet saw me deboard on May 16 with I accessing Anegundi which is powered to usher in long innings. Visited Lord Hanuman Temple in Anjanadri Betta Hills which to date has moderate climate with some refusing to place order for doughnut. 

Leave Anegundi To Take A Room In Viruparagadde, Take A Room In Hampi

Leave Anegundi on May 17 ( Thursday) for Viruparagadde to take a room in Mowgli Guest House, and here inmates seldom browse. Meet Mr Sujith, Mr Pawan ( National Institute Of Creative Communication ) while taking a boat ride to Hampi; stay here for three days with none resorting to a car chase. Stayed in Pushpa Guest House in Hampi run by Mr S Raghavendra whose associates at some point of time would have visited Province Andhra. There was a Lord Venkateswara Picture in the first floor room and I taking this opportunity to inform them that I am too ardent devotee of Tirumala Lord and in the '90s Famed Laddoos used to come to R K Puram's Syndicate Bank (New Delhi) looking broad. Why Tirumala Laddoos have stopped coming to New Delhi no one knows as here some stores at night seldom close. 

Leave Hampi For Hubli, Reach Coimbatore, Reach Kotagiri, Reach Udhagamandalam

Leave Hampi on May 20 and after taking South Indian delicacies from Naivedyam Restaurant in Hospet take a train to Hubli with none having come across women going by the name Lily. In Hubli take a room in Hari Prasad lodge in Gokul Road, taking as well meals from Akshay Inn Airport Road with no certainty of proceedings resembling drought. Flights from Hubli to Bengaluru and Bengaluru to Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu Province) on May 21 when the summer in South India is fun. On May 21 visit a centre to cancel train ticket from Coimbatore to Hyderabad as one doesn't foresee any sizeable reward. On this day take a bus from Coimbatore Ooty bus stand at 4.15 reaching Kotagiri at 8.05 PM with no necessity to hold AGM (Annual General Meeting). Take a room in Majestic and leave Kotagiri for Udhagamandalam (Tamil Nadu Province) on May 22  reaching at 3.05 PM when ships have no agonising moments concerning their crew.

Exploring Udhagamandalam And Beyond

Leave at 10. 37 AM on May 23 to explore Udhagamandalam and beyond having come across hoarding of goal in life: Living In Harmony With Nature. Perhaps global warming leading millions to fiddle with nature leading to rupture. Come across on a repeated scale pronouncements on plastic ban, and here plastic has been canned. Reach 9th Mile at 1.10, Pykara Dam at 1.20 PM. A board shows Calicut 139 kms, Gudalur 29 kms and this is the latest. After reaching Pykara boat house meet students of DG Vaishnav College Chennai, and hoping aircrafts won't come face to face in this maddening air race. Reach Gudalur at 3.42 and thereafter Masinagudi, Maravakandy Dam (Constructed in 1951) and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary which has 63 tigers spread over 321 square kilometers, and this ably reported by news agency reuters.  Reach Moyar Lake at 6.20 and leave Masinagudi at 7.10 with I accessing Udhagai (Udhagamandalam) at 9 perhaps conveying the residents here retain month to month shine. 

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey V

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey V

Having been to Rajasthan on occasions I cannot count, the commute from Delhi has been amplified by a broad range of buses to trains with fellowmen dissecting works of Keynes. From macro thunder to business cycles that linger, the residents are in the know fuelling speculation that at its own convenient time it would glow.  Here coming across some men I could sense growing disquiet about big cities sparing none who don't break the logjam in Parliament to logjam on street which is akin to paying rent and facing the commuting heat. Trivial it may look for traffic gridlock to stay in a big city, Jaisalmer has been spared this distress with winning hours coming in a tray. Torment and anguish that one is subjected to while driving and diving in a city like Delhi, the city of Jaisalmer there is no rush hour to rush shower, as all are content with taking their sweet time to open the store or to write a will on assets in hill. 

The Fun Begins Here

From the fun of watching tourists roam the streets, to those essentially from Sweden matching the local beat, JSM has seen it all, and if weather does not turn nasty, it would from season to season reap a rich haul. There were those disposed to the idea that their vacation spot staying power be spread by word of mouth as they engage services of people from different faith as India is a huge nation with each province blessed with a varying tale to narrate. JSM has convenience stores more than dozen, the small city with a population reading of under a half million is easy to govern. Roadside robberies to king sized lotteries one does not come across, here peace chants are all about no one is the boss. Respect to guests, respect to those on the rolls convey the art of bringing all on board as this is a province over seven decade old. In March 1949 princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner came under Greater Rajasthan Union, and ever since then there have been spectacular sightings zillion.

Art Of Doing The Impossible

JSM to Jodhpur the art of doing the impossible would chip in irrespective of caveat king. Households along roadside to households inside towns and not looking giants raise a prayer that they get saddled with openings in their home turf with least migration share. One looks fulfilled in his or her backyard, soothing session from changing mood of the heat is the reward. Come a behemoth or colossal loss of face from the ship that could not dock, for JSM to Jodhpur sighting those staying in India's Western Ghats won't like to keep their itinerary hiding.

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Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey IV

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey IV

Prior to leaving for Rajasthan, I checked the status of premier train from New Delhi going all the way to Abu Road (Rajasthan Province) where contacts are primarily established with those in Abuja rote by rote. Abu Road would have looked fine as there are cafeteria that are simple run by those who sport dimple. Here in Abuja National Assembly and Supreme Court work in concert to deliver justice to the common man, and youngsters coming in for praise for being outright frank. Frank one should be in conduct and if those in foreign shores maintain minorities rights are shrinking in India, New Delhi should take remedial steps to begin a new chapter enlisting minorities in the driving seat facing from no quarters heat. Minorities should not face the backlash for the reason they repose faith in one particular religion, they are as human as any other group with a vision.

Disturbing Reports On Those To Be Denied Welfare Schemes

Having come across reports entailing sections like minorities and others in the provinces of West Bengal and Bihar whose names don't figure in voter list (SIR-deleted names) won't get benefits of welfare schemes even by no chinks. And here New Delhi should ensure aid dole out irrespective of caste, creed and colour for all sections roar with no uproar. West Bengal and Bihar would face opposition to no end if welfare schemes exclude one section of people for no fault, and this SIR exercise is dirty and would lead to proceedings drought. 

Visit Of 2014 To Visit Of 2026

Coming to those in Abu Road, who establish contacts with Abuja, they are guys with a mission to hit the ground running, and not fuming. They spent hours to acclimatize themselves with the high temperatures in distant shores of Nigeria as well as abreast with the gains one make by taking a public transport in Algeria's Cheria. Coming to prime train to Abu Road ( 12958 ), the commute it promised was before 5 in the morning, and I shed all plans to explore Mount Abu where in action is revue. With Mount Abu dropped and accessing Ajmer tied in knots, I had to settle for Jaisalmer via Jodhpur. Last time I visited the place by taking a connecting train from Jaipur reaching around 12 in the afternoon in the month after June. 2014 was the year, no need for minorities to relinquish the Platform of Aspiration with fear. As for 2026 outing, the range of accommodations to range of evaluation got me on a pedestal of hope, with those in attendance praising Pope. Perhaps from Sweden to The Netherlands the message has stayed firm that the Pope aims to bring healing touch to fields that have been torched in an exercise bordering hotchpotch. Pope would like to see a world freed from disputes which at the moment look to be huge. This outing to Jaisalmer saw a fair sprinkling of tourists coming from France, and in this territory there are a good number of Muslims with peace chants. To these French tourists torrential appeal was made to visit SAM, some 50 kms from here, which in moderate climate is a must-visit fair.

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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey III

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey III

Ever since I returned from Rajasthan, thoughts come back and forth on a province and on those who port from one mobile operator to another sensing an opportunity not coming in brevity. Port they do in the face of statements and claims from a mobile operator that services would stay undisturbed even if there are visitors who have been to a pub. Perhaps from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur I could not come across standalone pub or a chain gaining fame courtesy a well crafted blurb. Perhaps drinking and the idea may be anathema for scores of people as their kids visit schools that are double. Open drinking I could not spot as people by and large understand drinking next to a theatre, drinking next to a tutor who of late has been waylaid are undercurrents of a community that dither. Dither on issues as essential as sending wards to schools, to sending children to have a session in pool. Dither whether the smart electricity metres installed would do a world of good or generate bills for restaurants, malls and households essentially conveying excessive moolah rule. Perhaps in the Hindi Heartland express orders to stop their installation may come into due play sensing electoral plaudits, post polls the bills may be in varying digits. That has been the correction schedule that provinces in this belt have employed in the run up to poll that fewer find cool.

Fewer Jobs, Fewer Water Knobs

Having stayed primarily in western part of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is nicknamed "Golden City" and Jodhpur "Blue City".  Have the inhabitants been able to chase away midlife blues in the face of shrinking job space to contracting cricket craze which is hit hard by a mat of haze. Packed buses with no bruises to Jaipur, Jalore, Shergarh, Pokhran, Ramdevra, Jaisalmer, Tiwari, Osian, Bhopalgarh, most in western part, may illustrate the hip and happening template somewhat opposite to jobs that have a shut gate. A vendor here, a visitor there may be scouring for water in deep heat, this section of the province has a different writ. Water batteries remain charged may be a prayer, do ground realities convey a different trace fear?  As of now, nerve-racking it may look for some inmates to log miles in search for water, this elusive resource keeping them on tenterhooks with none having designs to be a NTA tutor. The moment this territory which is in the thick of Thar Desert gains renewed water beat, much of the perturbation would be in isolation with no added fleet. You sweat in the sun, alarming proposition may look to have no fun, one hopes water and the noteworthy chase the country would evolve with a new churn.

Those Flocking From Distant Places

Oasis Haveli to Shahi Palace in Shiv Road to Renuka in Chainpura to name a few in Jaisalmer kept the cash registers ringing when there was no dry heat, does the innings of somnolence wrapped in innocence point to a flat market when tidings are sluggish and weather oppressive. For now there were set of people all over the place coming from as distant zone as Howrah in contact with those in Dausa. These guys could make out that negotiating 2245 kms from the Province of West Bengal to Province of Rajasthan may get them suntan, and here in this city they would collect requisite followers and fan. These Bengal guys knew inside out that spending anything less than a week may not get them the architecture of this place as it has well defined yellow sandstone ace. From Bengal to Bengaluru tourists would continue to flock taking in stride the prized moments spent here, and memories down the months to share.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey II

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey II

Having been in Jaisalmer for six days, the unscripted visits to Jaisalmer Fort brought me in contact with host of people who had views on water tanker minus anchor. Here water tanker which may not make it to the Fort and would go careening down the steep path, and this known to those who don't welcome a ride in yatch. Though there are six water wells all shut, there are days when there is no water flow and this aberration is a blow. Coming across Mr Nandlal, Mr Kishan Gopal, Mr Lakshman Gopal, they were well versed with the briefing on South (South India), able to place Goddess Meenakshi Temple In Madurai and Lord Govinda  ( Lord Venkateswara ) Temple in Tirumala hosting devotees round the year with enough dose of cheer. Perhaps one among them came from Karachi and settled in Fort, able to visualise developments across country, and those destined to make big entry. In Tamil Nadu Province Tamil Star Mr Vijay has hit big, can this play out in Hindi Heartland brick by brick? 

The SIR Pack

As for the Fort it is over 900 years old, having come up during King Jaisal's reign in 1156, the time when no one had the audacity to play SIR trick. Perhaps the SIR commotion has reached the Fort as well with some maintaining that SIR exercise is primarily meant to shut doors on marginalised and those in minority who never presided over affairs that would make them look haughty. And this electoral roll revision googly some add paean as if to suggest sections of land have to be in chain. When the decision which poll body finds wise and fit on who would vote and who would not, and in the crosshairs are simple fellows who don't feel the need to maintain contact with those residing in Greece Island Delos. Droite may be the outlook of the poll body and the administration down the months would have something else to realise given the new findings leading to repercussions coming as no big surprise.

Renditions On Water

Mr Pankaj Bissa, Mr Kushal Bissa, Mr Kailash Ojha were other gentlemen I met in Fort and all worries were centred on water and the intermittent passage hitting the homes some alarmed by sighting of turncoats. Water scarcity in Fort looks real so does other enclave in Rajasthan primarily Mount Abu where some find it handy while functioning with machines of DELL. When Rajasthan The Province would get over this dispute no one knows in a nation where host of Riparian States deem fit to let this chapter close. Riparian Provinces need to better watch out for saving this reserve and prudent usage one should not dodge.

Valid Passage To Ajmer

As I completed and hailed my extempore visits to Fort, the next job on hand was to get a valid passage to Ajmer, and this came true through Jodhpur where some set of people have visited Australia's Uluru. Holding spiritual thrust, this is a must-visit for those who are vigilant dawn to dusk. The Ajmer travel rigmarole was easy to unpack despite I reaching the destination in the middle of night and coming across people of glorified height. Visit to Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Shrine was done with ease and hope peace tidings breeze in and win.

This task to explore Rajasthan was a good deed as one has maintained India despite deviation and divergence here and there is a treat. Treat to soak the natural air from Udhagamandalam to Udaipur, and this is no less than a fair. Treat to come across different set of people with different mindset who all along praise those who are not in loan debt. Treat to get the word out that India is a nation with a whisper of dry spell here and a deluge there and yet few subjected to wear and tear.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Friday, May 15, 2026

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey

Looking Back On Rajasthan Odyssey

Having decided I would be visiting Rajasthan Province, it was a toss up between Ajmer and Jaisalmer with a hint or two on Mount Abu on which reports seldom come in South Paper Eenadu. By no means an egregious folly to take a Tatkal train ticket from Sarojini Nagar Reservation Centre in South Delhi, as all attempts to get online ticket came a cropper despite some keen to have mineral water of the brand TATA COPPER. Tata Copper is fast making inroads in Indian market as it comes from the House of those who after meeting near and dear ones offer rose. Rose to placate them from rising prices of milk which fewer households sensing erosion can take in bulk. Rose to gain belief and hold steady that fuel consumption and alike in these uncertain times are visible cheats hitting belly.

Taking A Train To Jodhpur In Rajasthan

Left on a Monday on the way to Delhi Cantt with visible sighting of Bhikaji Cama Place, R K Puram, Moti Bagh, Nanakpura, Dhaula Kuan ( All Places In Delhi ) with Jodhpur bound train (26482) leaving at 3.11 PM. From a station where passengers desire there be connectivity to South India where Tamil, Telugu, Malyalam movies come with their set of sensation highlighting evacuation. Traversing areas as diverse as Alwar, Bandikui, Dausa, Jaipur, Phulera, Makrana, Degana ( All Places In Rajasthan ), the train made it to Jodhpur after 11 on day one. The ride in this city to Jalori Gate left me with sole option to take a room in Hotel Durga Silverline from where accessing Pal Balaji ( Lord Hanuman Temple ) was fine. With Jaisalmer on itinerary, took a bus from Jodhpur Central bus stand with the ride peppered with a message vote karein vafadari se, chayan karein samajdhari se (Vote With Loyalty, Make Wise Selection). Does this message hold relevant when the fire of SIR is making millions and millions getting denied vote on flimsy grounds rote by rote. In a nation of FIR, this SIR fire if not reined in would hit the base of those having illusions of being all-weather King. Reach Pokhran at 4.33 and on the way to Jaisalmer there is KASHIDA Exclusive Range Of Handicrafts By Artisans Of Western Rajasthan, and here some would be wise to spend South African Rand. Notings on Date Palm Safari look appropriate and I reach Jaisalmer at 6.38. This ride released the brief that even in winters the temperatures have the intensity to bake the earth and Rajasthan weather deliberated in distant Perth. 

Connecting The Dots In Jaisalmer

Taking a room in Camel Country in Chainpura Street followed by wonder of wonders in Hotel Renuka with no need to reflect on East Africa neighbourhood store Duka. Are these stores reaping a windfall little is known as Africa still struggles to pace itself as a safe investment zone. Hotel Renuka room reminded one of SUPRABATH TOWERS In Tirupati where Mr Jay Chandra Reddy was at the helm and like Mr Yash Purohit here who was kind enough to host me with notable mention be made of Irish bree. Interactions far and wide kicked up the debate on water and the prudent usage in a nation where from season to season come indispensable message. Indira Gandhi Canal coming into force in 1974 may have tide over the crisis but those living in Jaisalmer Fort are yet to have choices. From Mr Manohar Lal Purohit, Mr Yash Purohit, Mr Giriraj Purohit, Mr Narain Singh to Mr Talpat Singh would have bemoaned the shortfall in tourists during lean season sensing the high temperatures and low adventures. Even SAM the territory most visited in winters during summers has no footfall despite no one anticipating across border any major brawl.

Interactions were as well on 400-odd homes in Fort with 5000 people staying there and hoping to cash in on during winters as in some season there are no secured tethers. Raging unemployment, raging lawlessness and the aid that most expected the govt to release for small and marginal farmers in the face of fewer drip irrigation mechanism in place as tourism alone can't keep steady hope and be in 365 days race. Jobs and jobs all thundered, restraint in their criticism of a regime that seems to run short of zing. Sand dunes, which peaked during '40s and '50s, may have given way to more roads and more homes, some faring exceptionally well and not exacerbating climate change tolls. With six days spent here, there was no mismatch on roads to take, lanes to skip as a city of under a half million can still lend the idea that has no haze trace. From unemployment to underperforming sectors of economy, the country has seen it all and region like Jaisalmer would evince interest Winter or Fall.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Having Been To Ajmer Shrine, The Ride To City Of Delhi Where Some Take Stock Of Media Rally

Having Been To Ajmer Shrine, The Ride To City Of Delhi Where Some Take Stock Of  Media Rally

Having been to Ajmer Shrine (Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah), and having reached Station on time, the train departed with fewer seats occupied with no anecdotes to hide. This stay in Ajmer was primarily to do with a must-visit to Ajmer Shrine which is witness to a rush post nine. Frisking should come into play as we believe in all Religion With A Vision. When the train went past Kishangarh, few kms from Ajmer, there were appearance of bunch of freight trains with some having fresh coat of paints. Passengers are well aware the shortfall of revenue the railways make up by putting in more and more freight trains which are by and large minus frisking, and they are notable A KING. Railways do carry politicos of different beat and different heat with some wondering why questions can't be put to those running the affairs of country and these guys issuing express orders that Opposition Party Events should not find mention and entry. This diktat from treasury benches is doing no good; democracy can take more than baby steps if Opposition Groups are seen through the prism they are prude not rude.

Media Not Been Fair To Opposition

Opposition does not deem fit to welcome pot boilers and the regime in order is yet to have sleepless nights from ascent of dollar. This episode and those emanating from Tamil Nadu's Erode could very well take the sting out of baffles of Mainstream Media and give them praiseworthy idea. Mainstream Media for how long would give a miss to events of those in Opposition Space not known as treasury benches are yet to establish contact with distant Rome. If the wheels of fortune can make those at the helm take space in Opposition chase, this could be very much in the realm of anticipation if set of EVMs in the Corridors Of Establishment not fudged, and those doing the same not blushed. This was sum total of deliberations with a woman who joined the chorus after Jaipur (Jaipur Is Capital Of Rajasthan Province) where good number boarded the train with some having thoughts on Middle East in the month of February at a time when The Administration In The West had not gained infamy by declaring a war with no bar. 

Lush Green Fields Could Be A Lollipop

Lush Green fields which came before Jaipur could be a lollipop if the slew of godowns sighted do the talk. While Jaipur came at 7.33 (AM), lush green fields were spotted prior to nine and later, resilient were those serving breakfast on board, some probably hailing from BEAWAR where at some point of time Tamil would be the new flavour. BEAWAR figured prominently in Ajmer-Merwara State Of Rajputana. Ajmer Shatabdi coming from Delhi passes at 9.17 and with Alwar accessed there were series of flats looking of the same pattern like in Gurgaon (Haryana Province) which in some locale is called GURGAON NOW. Rewari (Haryana Province) came at 10.20, Palam at 11.20 and Delhi Cantt at 11.25 with notable mention of those having honest traits in areas like Nanakpura and take goodness vow. From Bengal trains do go all the way to Rajasthan including Jaisalmer where people are expected to pay fare with no airs. The time taken to complete this commute could be over and above 40 hours as people in Bengal take rice and reflect on innings pious.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

It Was With Ease I Trooped Into Ajmer Shrine In Rajasthan Province In West India

It Was With Ease I Trooped Into Ajmer Shrine In Rajasthan Province In West India

Having reached Ajmer, it was with ease I trooped into Ajmer Shrine (Khwaja  Moinuddin Chishti Dargah), moments spent here now and then could be encapsulated in a chapter on this Rajasthan city where occasionally people get witty. Post Dargah visit, there were umpteen calls raised in the air that auto (Auto Is A Public Transport In India Aligned With Three Wheels) is available to take one to Pushkar, another tourist attraction abutting Ajmer gaining feat and recognition for having sole Lord Brahma temple in the world where at the moment peace proceedings look to be lull. From West Asia it is almost maddening to raise hope when it would fare well to usher in normal tidings, the seat of disturbance is doing no good to The Administration In The West which doesn't realise it has on hand limited innings. And more so ever since the new administration was in place in Jan 2025 and from thereon given the mismatch on a host of issues, it hardly had fine tuning. One prayed and chased away the blues emanating from West Asia as some powers were keen to get this theatre ringed by sentiments bordering inertia. Middle East and some sections would continue to draw parallels for the sustained period before war they could kiss peace, and there were no notable cheats. One Can Barely Trust The Administration In The West as it wants to add up to the room disfigured by a whole lot of files that best deserved to gather dust as it is rocking foundation stone shile. 

Not Visiting Pushkar, Skipping Nathdwara As Well In Rajasthan

Coming to Ajmer, last time when I was here I made it a point to visit Pushkar, this time I wasn't inclined, hoping to step in that territory some time later in the year when flights to varied destinations won't be subjected to wear and tear. This time as well I did not keep a date with Nathdwara (Rajasthan) as I was keen to get back to Delhi where during office hours large number of residents do visit an area named Hailey. After returning to the room I set out in search for Rasoi The Train Restaurant, and having accessed Hathi Bhata the area on foot, I realised some were getting familiar with working of bluetooth. The veg meals are over and above Rs 500 if I can recall at this moment and the cooking oil they use would come in for praise and this cafeteria having double ace. Perhaps the rice quantity could have a makeover as I come from an area adjoining Bengal where rice is consumed by even those who go by the name Mr Paul. The staff is caring like the one in Hotel Shahi Palace in Jaisalmer (Mr Devilal, Mr Akshay) and Hotel Renuka in Chainpura Street in Jaisalmer ( Mr Yash Purohit, Mr Roshan, Mr Surendar Singh, Mr Ayub) as well. Cyber cafe search did not yield much and here I faced a wall with the notable ones in Kacheri Road shut sensing seasonal brawl.

Leaving For Ajmer Station To Take A Delhi Bound Train

With Hotel Sundaram least likely to dispense black tea, I left the place at 2.15 AM with one final visit to outer courtyard of Ajmer Shrine and reaching station on time. At 2.50 at Ajmer Station there was a Kacheguda (South India) bound train on Platform One with thoughts on North East States where none are having fun. One has to hold elaborate discussions with China Administration and impress them on the pitfalls of a dam on Brahmaputra River. Beijing should be sensitive to New Delhi's concerns and here winning the polls in Indian province by a party was by no means a grand feat as people are by and large unemployed, and these facts shared by those in Ajmer Station with no hesitation. Is this province all set to turn a new chapter by nailing one here, one there in legal orbit was what emerged of deliberations in Ajmer Station where people do come on vacation. India can't be a police state, letting the word out that chants of freedom would be nipped in the bud, and the people in distress won't be heard. Powers that be can't be complacent by this twin win (Assam, Bengal; Winning Polls, Losing People) as one never knows from which quarter would come challenge as known to followers of Mark Twain.

As Delhi bound train left at 6.10 post Kishangarh there was sighting of third track to bring on board freight train as well as series of underpass and a reflection on who is the boss.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Sunday, May 10, 2026

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

It is time to look back on the Journey To Jaisalmer and pen notes on proceedings not covered so far. Having stayed in Jaisalmer for six days with impromptu visits to Jaisalmer Fort, I could align with the thought that Hindi belt areas are in dire need of infusion of funds as provinces like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar are no better despite a stable regime for seven to eight years, and competition not looking fierce. I could see while taking a walk to Jaisalmer Railway Station in the month of February there were scores of people sleeping under open sky,  much-mishandled by an administration that did not care two hoots about negative image flowing from such sightings that has had durable innings. Sightings of buses in the early morning hours to distant Sikar and Pali could see folks chase them in prime search for employment that Hindi belt has denied them these seven years, and this bringing on board no cheers. The walk back and forth saw persons caught in animated conversation over plight of people across India in the years gone by not on A Pedestal Of Hope, and improvised brief handed by the regime of the day has only released litany of complaints with season after season pain. Seasonal employment too has dried up in Hindi belt with half-baked, half-cocked ideas that were thrown up in the air as if to remind those in attendance that they were attending a village fair. From scouring for water to those apprehensive to get in wait listed disorder, the man on the street is face to face with day to day affairs that are not sweet.

Taking Indian Railway Train Ticket To Ajmer To Visit Khwaja Shrine

It took me three different visits to gain train ticket from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur and thereafter Ajmer, having noticed the pattern that taking a bus would be tiresome with no promise I won't sweat, and opening doors for some to place bet. Railway personnel Mr Gopal Das Sain got me the ticket of my choice to Jodhpur where office people on occasions come on tour. On a Sunday left Jaisalmer by Ahmedabad bound train (Ahmedabad Is Capital Of Gujarat Province In West India), having noted Jaisalmer Station neat and clean, and those visiting the same gain requisite zing. Having reached Jodhpur roughly around 9 PM, took the connecting train to Ajmer and reached there before 2.30 AM. All my prayers were for Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah (Ajmer Shrine) which I was visiting after two-and-a-half year. Having taken a room in Sundaram Lodge in Nala Bazar Road in Ajmer, I visited Khwaja Shrine roughly around nine, and the visit saw me immersed in thoughts on previous occasions I had been to this place as old as 1986 and 1994.

While visiting this Shrine the sum total of expectations and experiences augment the arrival of thought that all religion are same and God Is One. I have often felt blessed after visiting Ajmer Shrine, and hope to keep the date as well whenever Khwaja calls me. Khwaja has prepared a script for the world, peppered with a discourse that howsoever hard one may try to bring differences on the back of religion, gains would be ephemeral and there won't be road after tunnel. Khwaja has guided this world and would continue to do so.

Our best wishes for those beginning to have new innings in Tamil Nadu Province. They are good at heart and people should pray for them. 

As for Iran, hope the writing on the wall one can see, and there be peace breeze and none flee.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Friday, May 8, 2026

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

Peppered with the belief that gaining access to Nehru Place In New Delhi would come with ease, there were multiple rides with wallet not looking to be tight. As usual stepped out on days when the Sun was at its prime best, the ride oscillated between hope and fear as Election Commission's SIR (Special Intensive Revision) had done the apparent dirty deed and on this there are ample news feed. Multiple Rides coaxed me to board bus number 724 from Nauroji Nagar, and with the lone man at Raj Nagar bus stand, the commute one looked forward to was amidst set of vehicles that get on roads post morning running errands. 

First It Was Bihar, Now Bengal Polls

The ride past West Kidwai Nagar, South Extension Market made one wonder would India in the coming days lose voting thunder. First it was Bihar (Province) and now Bengal (Province), opening floodgates for poll panel's dubious software for keeping in motion SIR and thereby ensuring summer to winter brawl. As the bus inched towards Andrews Ganj followed by Central School where one can invariably get summer punch, the road ride ahead looked taxing as there was traffic congestion much different from plane congestion in the air where rides do come with plenty of fear. As bus made its way to LSR College and Zamrudpur abutting Greater Kailash, those evoking Deceptive-cum-Disruptive SIR at appropriate time may not find space on dais. As the wheels had not come out of bus, evoking praise for these machines that don't raise stress, time was ripe to place thoughts on water stress that India and colonies face, and here no region would like to ape. Water is precious, punctual time for delivery can turn ferocious if there is no ample supply, and from bathing to brimming all can lose lustre if water is amidst surroundings lined by rupture. Water can burst even in unheard of places like race course whose inmates give India jolt dose. As the bus finally made it to Nehru Place, it was time to deboard and look forward to yogurt-based beverage (lassi) that here in this Delhi territory is more than average.

Election Commission's Dubious Software

As I took a return ride, the dialogue and delivery on SIR diktat among commuters was all about this nuisance in play for over six months primarily meant to take away voting rights of marginalised and those in minority as if India could afford this poll googly battery.  Electoral rolls' revision courtesy dicey software which in any other country it would not have passed the test of the courts, and this exercise more aligned to give one political party elusive votes. This SIR and poll panel's dubious software did not get courts thorough attention and investigation, opening the field for mass exclusion of voters, systemically done to favour set of candidates belonging to one party, and Election Commission finding all this pretty. How could the dubious software find 3.66 crore voters in Madhya Pradesh and Bengal as suspects thereby making it easier for votaries of delimitation to clear the decks. Mind you, this fun of keeping Muslims and like-minded groups away from voting theatre can well boomerang as there are other pressing issues if not attended to can get the powers that be canned. 

None Indispensable In Political Space

None are indispensable in political space, and if ill-fated SIR not reined in, those trying to win through back doors would cease to be king, and from here search for houses would make them come across people carrying pen with no ink.  Polls in West Bengal Province were by and large rigged and here some gained handsome tip. Handsome tip they would regret as this poll panel engineered poll upheaval in West Bengal would sooner than later make some people start placing bet.

Civil war no one desires, and as the SIR convoy is not reversed, the country and the capital may lose purse. Deletions should give way to additions, and those denied voting rights in Bengal turf over and above 3 million should be given relief for peace proceedings to be notable chief.  

As for Iran, thoughts would stay on course for peace to float, and in the coming weeks there is hope and hope.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Monday, April 27, 2026

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran


World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

The week went by saw one seek contact with Middle Section Of Delhi to gauge as well those who were praying for Iran, hoping it would have fair share of friends in Middle East down the months from dusk to dawn. Iran never intended to hurt one, and The Administration In The West could not trace across Atlantic even one chum. Bereft of a buddy, The Administration In The West was all by itself having misread the undercurrents in The Gulf.  Iran in the past 60 days has been subjected to campaign of hate, enormity of destruction and dislocation unleashed by Power From The West, and this mirrored the sole task of the Administration which could not wait. As one came across multiple people with multiple faith eager to essay a path of peace, Iran may well find admirers in distant Spain and Greece.

Buoyant Multiple Bus Rides On Roads That Are City Pride

As one took time out to reach Middle Section Of Delhi, the different set of bus rides commencing from Nauroji Nagar, boarding another one in INA Kidwai Nagar made public transport in the city of Delhi for the moment look to be wrapped in steady trait. From INA Kidwai Nagar, the bus I took with no stress to brook, the ride covered sections as varied as Tuglak Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Sunehri Bagh, Rail Bhawan Metro Station and Chelmsford Club with some plumb right that those wishing to visit Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House) need to watch out their diet. By the time I deboarded at Palika Kendra (Parliament Street; Parliament Street Is In Heart Of Delhi) it was 12 with no tales to tell. I visited Bhogal Chhole Bhature (Bhogal Snacks Centre, Scindia House) and tucked in to my chhole bhature dish which visitors on and on relish. Post snacks as I waded into other areas of Connaught Place (Connaught Place Is In Heart Of Delhi), some could be seen putting forward this point of view that having spoken on multiple passports some are being denied relief, and by doing so India can least afford to be a police state with no brief. In India over and above 40 per cent have no clear access to steady employment, and these tales of making some flip from one court to another can make some repress the augment of order. 

Gaining Access To Nehru Place In New Delhi Where Traffic Is Spotted Hourly

Post tea from vendor Mr Vinod I took the return ride to INA having managed the proceedings with ease and auto ride from here to home entailed huge fees. Here in the city, autos don't go by metre as they have yet to trace their long-forgotten leader. On a Saturday had the fortune of taking a bus ride to Nehru Place from Nauroji Nagar, some taking this ride with the bride whose wishes were by no means wide. This was with the avowed aim of trying yogurt-based beverage (lassi) which one hoped to be above average. The ride was on a road that touched sections of South Extension, Andrews Ganj, Central School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, LSR College, Kailash Colony before hitting the base of Nehru Place. Mind you, all these places are in heart of Delhi. With heatwave all rampant, I still had the gut feel that yogurt-based beverage I would be able to pinpoint in a city that is giant. From the sighting of '90s when one could come across no less than 30 lassi vendors this day it had trickled to one or two with no clue. All the places had been taken by mobile/laptop repair gentlemen who kept afloat the machine restoration pen. Mr Bhola Prasad Gupta of Vishal Corner was kind enough to dispense a glass of lassi, looking back to '90s innings when some sported off and on new jersey. By the time I finished making a round of Nehru Place, I wished the unfolding developments in Middle East are devoid of haze. By the time I boarded bus number 442 I was too tired to narrate tales on Sir Creek amenable to be true. These two postings on Delhi Sojourn have attributes that the city can still be explored even in the face of heatwave which some crave. Like in Africa the place of solitude, temperatures do touch 43 degrees celsius and beyond, in India the theatres with replenishing temperatures are not hard to locate with 19 of 20 hottest cities in South Asia here come in crate.
 
As we are on a mission to put to prudent use water and power, it won't be taxing despite some in minority running power guzzling appliances with no bar.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Sunday, April 19, 2026

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

As one waded into Middle Section Of Delhi, with a prayer or two on Iran, the assault it was subjected to was primarily from dusk to dawn. These raids and revelations showcased the unsettled terrain we are in with the world split apart with some familiar with the art to hack ATM pin. ATM pin some forget at the ripe time, they seek help of strangers who have been talk of the town on their sentence as regurgitating as dime. ATM pin won't be bothersome for residents of Iran as all these 50 days they stayed indoors, even shying to drop hints on nearby tea kiosks. Though guns would have fallen silent for the moment, with little known about The Administration In The West aiming to again rain blows on another nation even if in the chair some don't go by the name Bose. This Administration could do no good, hurling veiled threats to simple beings who had no access to food. This Administration can't get on with the job to administer discipline in its territory, this is off and on bent on a warring trajectory. One would be better off without a trade deal, if This Administration can't lend sessions in a Hall Of Heal. 

Multiple Rides In Delhi

Multiple rides again on multiple occasions were with an intent to access Lodi Road (Lodi Road Is In Heart Of Delhi) and beyond in a nation that hears time and again corporate seesaw songs. Corporate donations to those with particular set of affiliations reek arrogance, and these songs could well serve as the leitmotif for the political tryst they wish to have in a nation that is in search of dawn clue. These rides often made one wonder whether the road to New Delhi Railway Station (Paharganj) would remain dug up for the season the political parties are tied in a poll hub. Surroundings inside the Station reminiscent of African gestation where any idea consumes its own sweet time to flourish, much flanked by hiccups and agenda churlish. The arrival to Platform One was nonetheless poles apart, squeaky clean, and hoping to usher in sizeable innings. If the return ride from Super Bazar Bus Stand (Connaught Place) was caught in a whirlpool of wait essentially among those with steady traits, the less than visible steady flow of traffic illustrated on Delhi Roads the much-berated traffic crate. Million cars with one occupant was nonetheless zillion sighting, confrontation on Delhi Roads not in hiding. 

Commoner Getting Waylaid As Exponential Premium Is Being Sought Despite No GST Clause

As one dives into world of uncertainty, with premium to be seized by insurance firms in a city that is under siege not in brevity despite GST (Goods and Services Tax) getting waylaid, these insurance firms' diktat to almost double the premium from the previous time primarily shows the commoner can't trace his/her shine. Commoner is at a loss for words when s/he tries to read the finer details of total premium that would make the entire lot forego in diet the much-prized onion. Where is one getting benefits when GST has been done away with, and in circulation is the picture of commoner getting waylaid when s/he has least desire to engage in intra trade.

One hopes The Administration In The West would turn courteous, Iran and other nations can be friends, hoping to enjoy sessions of being loquacious.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA 

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

As there were multiple rides to multiple locations in Middle Section Of  Delhi, thoughts were on Iran with multiple prayers coming from multiple theatres echoing the need to be vigilant irrespective of who was seeking World Rent. Histrionics of A Leader In The West has set the stage for Oil To LPG to crawl, much evident in a world mired in uncertain hall.

Multiple Foray To Middle Section Of Delhi

As I made multiple foray to Middle Section Of Delhi criss-crossing on innumerable occasions Connaught Place (Connaught Place Is In Heart Of Delhi) which by no means is in any race, the ride began with I taking separate set of buses from Delhi Safdarjung Airport adjacent to Safdarjung Flyover with no necessity to maintain contact with Distant Denver, the very spot from where there are firm indications that World Gasoline is set to get dearer. Bus rides from Safdarjung Airport, triggering the much-fascinated thought that at some point of time down the centuries it can serve as a sea port, and this observation coincided with a traffic regime flow that was hostile as it was in a mad rush to get to the respective destination having foregone the much-prized vacation. Vacation they could have availed of as fuel surcharge to LPG shortage which fewer can dodge has opened trials and tribulations carpet for domestic consumers who are literally praying they need not be dismissed as doofus. From milk to maid, the demand they come up with is huge, serpentine queue none willing to get in to get LPG Refill Clue. The grace period for transition from LPG to PNG should be 9000 days and beyond as year after year there would be power to water war akin kingkong. Traversing Tughlak Road, Krishna Menon Marg and Sunehri Bagh Road, on occasions I deboarded at Rafi Marg In New Delhi to walk all the way to New Delhi Railway Station Gate Number 1 (Paharganj) and here finding it all dug up was no fun. With no curiosity to know one had to scan QR Code to gain access to Rs 10 Platform ticket, and this looked to be churlish, one better keep men in counter who are by no means on an agenda loutish. Finding the gate to Platform One reminded one that Jaisalmer Station In Rajasthan Province was much better maintained and fun. 

Reminders On Kwality Restaurant To Regal, Rivoli That Perhaps Stage No Film Tournaments

On occasions I took the bus from Delhi Safdarjung Airport to Connaught Place, deboarding at Palika Kendra with enough reminders that Kwality Restaurant (Established in 1940) raring to touch 2140, Regal And Rivoli Cinema Theatres perhaps shut, with whole dose of belief that this war in West Asia is glut. These outings essayed the impression that traffic war in Delhi The City is by no means going to get dry, howsoever high may come the elevated roads, the traffic nightmare would make most seize other vehicles and ply. NEW Delhi is on the cusp of witnessing a challenge, and from the very beginning it should have taken a stand that an assault on Tehran from February 28 onwards was unwarranted, and those siding with the The West would find themselves haunted.

Coming To India, let the picture of dissent make a beginning here as those trying to figure out freedom of speech have to make umpteen rounds of courts as India can't be a police state where the art to speak the truth should not be dismissed as rude.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Thursday, March 19, 2026

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran

World Is Praying For Iran. India Is Praying For Iran. We Are Praying For Iran.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Sunday, March 1, 2026

How Former Home Secretary And Former Police Commissioner Weaved Tales Of Torture When They Were Holding Office

How Former Home Secretary And Former Police Commissioner Weaved Tales Of Torture When They Were Holding Office
Some would beg to disagree but here I am going to state facts and facts alone. Rewind to 2022 I seek association with those persons who can repair my laptop. I ask long-time associate Mr Aneroodh to do the same. He expresses his inability as he is in his village. From unknown quarters I receive a solitary call from Sachdeva Enterprise. He says he is staying in Krishna Nagar/Arjun Nagar, and his cousin has one functioning store in Munirka. I am in dilemma of sorts as I don't want to seek his services. Again he approaches me saying he would do the needful. Left with no other option I have to settle for this gentleman from Sachdeva Enterprise. Having returned the laptop after repair he settles for a remuneration that is hefty. All these months I chased Mr Aneroodh in vain. So off and on I have got the laptop repaired from Sachdeva Enterprise with the panel broken and keyboard dismantled much in evidence after the laptop has been returned. In these over 30 months this gentleman has replaced feature phone on more than three different occasions as none of the phone replaced has been traced to be in a functional mode. The beep does not come, the OTP on most occasions bunk.

On Way To Thrissur From Tirumala, Coming Across Pain In Guruvayur In Middle Of Night

And with Mr Aneroodh not willing to dispense services for reasons I can't gauge I have had to settle for this gentleman who has engineered defections and retribution. I even argued on different occasions that panel and hinge and the cracks to the same effect surfaced only after the laptop was returned from his store. Even the keyboard replaced developed disruptions no sooner than later. Now rewind to September 2023. I am on way to Thrissur In Kerala Province. And having been witness to acrimonious exchanges and decisive abuse, I henceforth make a call to Delhi stating the functioning Home Secretary and Police Commissioner are unlawful elements precisely for torturing me for no fault of mine. I state this and while away time waiting for A Train To Guruvayur from Thrissur. When I deboard from the train in Guruvayur and having come out of station at roughly 10 PM there are over 10 autos (Autos are three wheelers primarily conceived as public transport in India) waiting to transport passengers. I approach the first auto and he says not free. The entire auto lot expresses inability to let me take a ride to East Nada in Guruvayur citing they are not free. And that too at a time when none of the passengers came to board them, and they are sitting idle. Under Guruvayur Sky I drag my bag for the next two-and-a-half hour with lodge after lodge primarily dismissing my request by stating no rooms. When in reality there is no rush inside lodges, and they are taking command from these two guys on whom I made observations in Thrissur Station. Satisfying their ego is hard act to perform, and when I finally gained a lodge somewhere in proximity to South Nada, and that too well past 12.40 AM, it was in a dilapidated state and I had to settle for a huge cash outgo. Not even 12 hours had passed the lodgeman asked me to furnish new cash quota for another day. I had to heed to his command, and later set in search for another lodge. The time I spent in Guruvayur was five days, each moment reminding how these two guys in Delhi would issue express orders to make my stay unbearable. I having returned from Tirumala stated facts on them, and these two guys left no stone unturned to give me pain in 2022, 2023, 2024 as well in January 2025. Had they not been in the fray the longevity of Guruvayur stay and latitude of laptop repair would have been with ease.

Taking Thiruvanthapuram Rajdhani; Raining Blows In Ahmednagar As Well

While returning to Delhi from Guruvayur by taking Thiruvanthapuram Rajdhani they were equally blessed by powers that be to rain more blows on me. No sooner the train completed overnight journey in came two guys taking a seat next to mine passing verbal abuse which for them looked adorable in North India. I begged to the two guys at different point of time in train to not indulge in this misconduct, and the request fell on deaf ears. With no relief coming I had to change seat in the passing train on two different occasions. Now rewind to January 2025. I am visiting medical centre after paying a visit to Ahmednagar in Maharashtra Province in December 2024. In Ahmednagar the day I am supposed to leave for Hyderabad at 5 in the morning I visit bathroom. Minutes later all hell break loose, and there is volley of Verbal Mother abuse coming from outside at this odd hour, and that too precisely for 16 times. One can understand verbal abuse once in a while, but coming for straight 16 occasions is difficult to fathom thereby curtailing freedom. I am shocked and leave the place dejected with this thrill session engineered by these two guys in Delhi. 


Coming to Delhi I visit medical centre and post session involving over and above Rs 22K outgo and as Dr Chopra prepares prescription I tell him I can't make out the finer details. He shouts and says everything has been put in black and white and where is the need for any more clarity. I request and he takes offence. I return with no element of clarity. In the morning this gentleman was polite and post session all arrogance comes in renewed gear riding on a cue he takes from these two guys in Delhi.

Rewind To 2023

Rewind to 2023. I am on a visit to Nizamuddin Railway Station. As I seek to exit I can see one guy with turban passing expletives and wildly throwing his hands and feet in the air as I try to escape his wrath for reasons that better remain anonymous. I narrate this episode in my colony and next day I visit Delhi Cantt Metro Station. As I come out of station I can see one beggar sitting on a tricycle. As I inch closer he looks at me and passes verbal mother abuse on and on. I accept the same, having understood that not only guys sporting turban would get the deed done, unflinching loyalty would be shown by beggars as well in the famed hall of verbal abuse. Rewind to previous week. Again Mr Aneroodh is not taking my calls. And I have to settle for Sachdeva Enterprise for getting the laptop repaired which came broken from this store. And this time he has erased internet connection for reasons best known to him. These two guys, who have given me torture, have demitted office, and the pain and suffering they subjected me have been unbearable, particularly in the holy land of Ahmednagar. That too from a land from where people return blessed. I was by no means taking a stand against any specific community but if I was in the crosshairs of men from this lot the enormity to get myself going against billion verbal abuse was a tall order. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Notings On Jaisalmer With A Hint Or Two On The Discovery Of India

Notings On Jaisalmer With A Hint Or Two On The Discovery Of India

Having Arrived In Jaisalmer it was chance interaction with Mr Sajjan Ali who looked back to the innings of '40s and '50s when this place was home to camels, elephants and horses. Camels in particular could be spotted with ease as this place was shadowed by sand dunes and more sand dunes. Sand dunes that let the child of the house chase the same with aplomb, and for the elderly no necessity to establish contact with distant Kalimpong. Prior to this India had yet to gain independence, something vividly captured in The Discovery Of India penned by First Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru was sent to prison nine times between 1921 and 1945, the most formidable being between August 1942 to June 1945 at Ahmednagar Fort, and here he deemed fit to write The Discovery Of India. The book has gained rave reviews over a period of time, and still acquires mileage of attraction as it is an indepth study into India's Freedom Struggle as well as sanguine disposition of a British State rebel. The might of British State Nehru found occasions to raise banner of revolt, and incarceration on nine different occasions something to this date leaders cutting across party lines quote. Coming to Jaisalmer there are negligible listings on how it did not give in to the might of British State, and trek inside Jaisalmer Fort delineates the state of its existence with no shadowy halls of encumbrance. In the '70s petrol/diesel tankers would take over four days to complete the ride from Jaipur to Jaisalmer perhaps with signals emerging from as distant as Ajmer.

Inside Jaisalmer Fort

Notably, there are three Cannon Points amidst 400-odd homes. Every street  has a prized catch of roughly 70 homes. Though the tourist peak season is from October to February, of late domestic tourists have given more opportunities to store owners to have a big margin given the scale of purchase with a renewed pace. While taking a stroll, thoughts unveil that perhaps a day would come when foreign nationals would express a desire to be a guide by all means interim as visas rarely pledge 365-day proceedings, and with summer months with this region with little rains, there won"t be much to gain. The Fort having come up during King Jaisal"s reign in 1156 there are hideouts to trace Seven water wells, all closed with no bells. Water is an issue here as supply comes for half an hour in the morning even leading to days when it does not come. Water tanker can't make inroads as the path to the Fort is too steep. For the benefit of those residing here, registry of houses and hamlets have not been allowed to date as apprehensions are properties would go to outsiders, and locals would be besieged with taking their orders.

Spot Cannon Point With Bird's Eye View Of The City. From This Cannon Point One Can See

- Present Maharaja' s House

- Sunset Point

- Three Mansions Of The City (Nathmal,     Patwa And Salmi Singh)

- Last Railway Station

- Wind Mills. No Grand Addition To          What I Saw In July 2014

- The View Of The Golden City During      Golden Hours

Inside Fort there is as well Maharaja Mahal. Jaisalmer Fort Palace Museum And Heritage Centre.

Meeting Someone From Kyoto

As I visited the Fort on three different occasions, there was another chance meeting with Mr Kakz from Kyoto in Japan. Threadbare discussions on Kyoto Protocol which he could recall. Mr Kakz had testing times when he landed in Delhi. His hotel booking cancelled at a time when he was about to move in, and the travel agent who initiated new booking was by no means reliable thereby making his stay in the city not look durable. What he could read about Delhi was with high population density it brings out on occasions the agressive conduct of people, and one never knows which quarter can throw in the air trouble. Restive was what the region he came across, and solace he gained after visiting Buddhist Circuit in and around Bodhgaya firmly sending reminders on his base. As for other set of tourists, the stay in the national capital in the crosshairs of a traffic regime that was by no means innocent, and here petrol rationing would have to pitch the tent.

YEDU KONDALWDA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Monday, February 23, 2026

Having Arrived In Jaisalmer

Having Arrived In Jaisalmer

Having Arrived In Jaisalmer at a time when tourists were making a beeline to enter the fort city, more inclined to believe their stay would be no less than a behemoth innings where some are yet to get going with weather findings. Painstaking reality is that from April To June when most parts of India are in the grip of heat wave, tourists keeping a date with Jaisalmer won't be abundant as temperatures rocketing to 50 degrees celsius and above, and herein lies the rub. And primarily for that reason I set on this February month with the bus ride from Jodhpur with no notable sessions of pause and none posing to be a boss. 

Taking A Room In Hotel Renuka Reminiscent Of Tirupati Stay

As I stepped out of bus stand and completed the commute to take a room in Camel Country (Mr Pathan, Mr Raju Bhai At The Desk) followed by a more meaningful stay in Hotel Renuka, the thunder and twist of residing in this Desert Rajasthan State was no less than a bliss. Chainpura Street in particular offers varied accomodation points with tourists least to be misguided in a city that has over the years won laurels and singularly law abided. Hotel Renuka in Chainpura Street brought on table a spacious room with attached bath clean to the last mile reminiscent of a room in SUPRABATH TOWERS in Tirupati  (Andhra Pradesh Province In South India) Opposite TTD SRINIVASAM with Mr Jay Chandra Reddy at the helm, and that too in July 2023 when India least faced tariff churn. That visit intended to touch base of Tirumala where Lord Venkateswara resides had its share of ups and downs. There were no personnel to guide that token had to be  gained from Bhudevi Complex, something that led me to cover 3550 steps from Alipiri Gate To Tirumala minus token, and enormity of undercurrents could well be visualised once I joined the general queue which most rue. Perhaps TTD should come out with notifications from time to time on changes ushered in for devotees to keep a date with Lord Venkateswara Temple irrespective of those reporting to brand Apple. Coming back to Jaisalmer Mr Yash Purohit of Hotel Renuka was the one who allotted me the room given the previous day discussion on my pressing need to shift to a new hamlet in a city that during night is blessed to see Jaisalmer Fort well lit. Staff members going by the names Mr Roshan, Mr Ayub and Mr Surendar Singh (Prized Cook Hailing From Pauri Garhwal In Uttarakhand State In North India) made the stay equally memorable and durable. Not to miss out on the meals he prepared on the day I was supposed to leave for Ajmer (Ajmer Dargah), and for the latter I having the brief to the fore.

Stay Spread Over Six Days

The stay in Jaisalmer spread over six days, improvised and uninterrupted from the previous four-day stay in July 2014, and this ignited interactions with different set of guys making no noise. Coming across Mr Talpat Singh who has three corners inside Fort (Free Tibet Restaurant, Panorama Restaurant; Run By Mr Vikram Singh, Refreshing Point Juice Corner), with a will to connect with all those who are in distant port. Mr Singh threw in the towel well before others could barely arrange their schedule, and this reaped dividends and that set in broad range of confidence. Meet Mr Rajendra Purohit, who is Post Office Agent, and here I initiate discussions on Fixed Deposits made by those who have on minimal outing faced any blues irrespective of economy losing at random clues. Meet as well Automan Mr Giriraj Purohit who whiled away the time next to Fort bringing on board his passion to run auto for the past 23 years, and this being his fifth auto by no means looking fierce. He broached the issue of women inside Fort who did not report to high schools even for a day and well conversant in French and German given the scale of interactions with tourists far and wide, visiting this paradise in ton. His two sisters truly settled inside Fort, two sisters outside Fort.

Taking Black Tea

While taking a voyage to Chandan Shree Restaurant one would invariably come across Nachana Haveli Building which I was told is 300 years old and Nachana Haveli hotel including SAFFRON Restaurant (30 years old). Not to forget TRIO The Restaurant and black tea served by Mr Narain Singh, that lend spring to the steps, and thereby one could text. Text on how amazing is this city, and some keeping memories in DVD. The 2014 commute to Jaisalmer was accomplished in a train ride from Jaipur (Jaipur Is Capital Of Rajasthan Province In West India) and guys from Shahi Palace Hotel in Shiv Road came to receive and transport me to Oasis Haveli. This time as well I visited Shahi Palace on few occasions to do a story as well as partake meals that were exceptionally soft on stomach. A word of praise for Mr Devilal and Mr Akshay.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Sightings In Jaisalmer

Sightings In Jaisalmer

In and Around Gandhi Chowk, Hanuman Chowk

- Ganesh Mobiles

- OPPO

- VIVO

- Manish Mobiles

- Mahaveer Kulfi

- Baba Kaka Tea Stall

- Thaggan Ki Dukaan 

- Prabhu Tea Stall having varied       visitors

- Chai Sutta Mar (Black Tea )

- Baloch Corner (Perhaps Taking A Leaf   From Balochistan)

- lenskart

- Koffio

- The Desert Tree Family Cafe And   Restaurant

- Fountain Nambu Soda

- Chandan Shree Restaurant

- Havmor Ice Cream

- Veer Kripa Mobile

- Rajesh Pustak Palace

- Nachana Haveli Saffron Restaurant

Towards Govardhan Chowk

- Invest Care Centre: Mutual Funds, Post Office, Fixed Deposit, Real Estate

- National Egg Center (spelling should be Centre). Need To Correct World Trade Center Spelling As Well In New Delhi.

- Tailors, Stationers, Shoe Palace

- Mobile Repairing

- Garment Woolen Store

- Om Jewellers And Gems

In And Around Gopa Chowk

- Discover The Taste Of Rajasthan Dal   Bhati Churma

- Laycha Handicraft Emporium

- Kaka Ji Museum

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Saturday, February 14, 2026

The Will And Whisper Of Jaisalmer

The Will And Whisper Of Jaisalmer

Having Arrived In Jaisalmer (Rajasthan Province In West India) some multiple hours ago, the approach to this famed city was intertwined with thoughts on duration of stay, the very place that is one notch better given the heritage status tray. Heritage status most opine was very much needed, coming as early as 1974 from the forecourt of the then Indira Gandhi Government, necessitated by a desire that this Province of India gets in lumpsum tourists thereby bringing sizeable innings. I having visited this centre way back in July 2014, hoping this current visit would have a flavour of its own as India can't raise a script of $ 500 billion purchase from a distant zone. Having arrived in Rajasthan Roadways AC Bus, there were two guys waiting to transport me to a hotel in Chainpura Street, not willing to accede to my request that I prefer to zero in on Oasis Haveli sister concern of SHAHI PALACE Hotel in Shiv Street where in the face of sand dunes in the '70s people did not forget the art to greet. I was made to settle for Hotel Camel Country which perhaps down the years in operation has not able to fix the riddle of parliament commentary.

Interactions Broad And Wide

The first gentleman I met next morning was Mr Hari Ballabh Purohit with his brothers in Gurgaon and Noida which are on outskirts of Delhi where traffic is neither neat nor tidy. The second gentleman to come across was Mr Ramlal who had brought a group from Bikaner (326 kms) and Bikaner from Jodhpur from where I came now is almost 250 kms. Meet sanitary worker Mr Kalu Ram Adiva from Pali. Meet Mr Hari Singh guide from Badoda Village in JSM. Meet Sanitation Head Mr Mahendra Kumar. Meet Mr Dhanraj Garg, Mr Saajan Ali. And not to forget Mr Durga Das born and brought up here. And the sum total of interactions was the season time lasts barely six months lending the inmates of the city reservoir of income that can see them through entire year with renewed gear. Water was an issue prior to '74 has been set to rest (Indira Gandhi Canal Coming Into Shape) though difference of opinion may emerge on the scale of preparedness for Jaisalmer Fort rote by rote. Jaisalmer has a population of 3 to 4 lakh including those residing in the Fort, and with sizeable restaurants and hotels in and around there are over and above 600 guides who desist to engage in sessions enlisting frown. With 300 guides armed with govt licence, the rest left out, there is a clarion call that they too be in this ORBIT.  

For Those Not Banking On Tourism

The Jaisalmer Fort is over 900 years old, having come up during King Jaisal's reign (1156), and it took roughly 350 years to raise the same. The Fort at present is tasked to handle a load of 5000 people (1200 registered voter families with each one having four members) residing inside, and with no gated colonies everything is transparent and nothing to hide. As for those not banking on tourism working around agricultural fields is the saving grace. For small and marginal farmers there is no rescue plan as to bring right quantum of water to the fields boring would seek Rs 10 lakh investment with clean hint. And here guide like Mr Chandraveer Singh chips in suggesting that govt come up with a plan which lends support to marginal farmers as well as ensures that men don't don dual role of guide and automan as it takes away the bread and butter of genuine guides who can revisit the tales of Fort to as well as followers of Tennis Icon Ivan.  All worries centre around diminishing employment numbers as restaurants like TRIO to Nachana Haveli (Saffron) can give returns on jobs too little, and they staying neutral.

As I met student Nepal studying in Kendriya Vidyalaya in Air Force Station, there are others enrolled in Mission School, all equipped with the fact that JSM in the past was known as Jharokho Ki Nagri (City Of Windows), and let the state of affairs be testament to the fact that visitors here come from as distant as Iran and Greece with trains running on tracks.

While taking a stroll there is Chhagan Dairy Farm in Gandhi Chowk offering peas, milk and cottage cheese. On the way there is Maulana Masjid. There is as well Lord Hanuman Temple in Mali Pada. There is abandoned STD ISD PCO booth. Well when it would become functional not known. And the road from here goes to Malkapur. 

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Postings From Jaisalmer On A Ride From Jodhpur To The Famed Fort City With Some Carrying CV

Postings From Jaisalmer On A Ride From Jodhpur To The Famed Fort City With Some Carrying CV

Having reached Jodhpur (Rajasthan State In West India), the trials and tribulations were yet to set in as stay looking pretty visible in the same lodge in Jalori Gate of December 2017 when I set foot post din-din. Once having accessed Jalori to my horror the said lodge was not to be easily traced, and what I realised it was renamed with interriors that could put the manager on a feeble pedestal where he could not gain fame. Interiors were dirty and dusty, rooms approach something that could not be in order despite one having owner's addy. Instead I settled for Hotel Durga Silverline (Behind Razdan Mansion). The next day I set for Pali Road to access Pal Balaji (Lord Hanuman Temple), the ride back and forth accomplished in auto with no necessity to have reminders on Protocol Kyoto. The Temple is neat and tidy, with multiple devotees turning up to put in a prayer in a city where some roll out crit that is no less than a writ. The next task was to gain appropriate directions to Jodhpur Central Bus Stand to take a vehicle to Jaisalmer where one presume fewer have airs. 

Reaching Jodhpur Central Bus Stand

Having reached the bus stand after 12 PM on a Tuesday from Platform 19 there are buses to Shergarh, Pokhran, Ramdevra, Jaisalmer, Tiwarin, Osian, Bhopalgarh, all important locales in State Of Rajasthan where calls do come from Central Asian Region Kygystan. All these calls are widely about reserves in this region with fanatics barred from having multiple designs on treason. While biding time there are thoughts on bus drivers of Rajasthan Roadways Transport Corporation and the punishing schedule they are subjected to, and on occasions that is true. Automan Maqsud is kind enough to drop me at Central Bus Stand, and from here there are buses as well going to Jaipur, Bikaner, Jalore, all important landmarks in this Province, and here there are chants in unison marking significant events.

Gaining A Seat In Jaisalmer Bound Bus

Conductor Mr Mahendra Purohit is kind enough to dispense window seat in Jaisalmer bound bus which one believes won't give stress. The bus leaves at 1.30. Goes past Circuit House Jodhpur. Dry Fruits Stores galore followed by ads of Guru Kripa Career Institute as well as Allen Jodhpur, and those taking coaching are primarily the ones who have near and dear ones filing bridges and road tender each and every calendar. There is a photo of Mr Ashok Gehlot congratulating Ms Manisha Tanwar probably on her birthday. The bus goes past Solanki Dairy Farm. Reaches Jasnath Nagar Toll Plaza at 2.30, and at 2.42 the bus goes past Tata Motors Authorised Service Station with Hanumanth Nagar (2.45) looking to be in prime action. Thoughts on Chhatarpur Temple in New Delhi as well as on Lopchu Tea from Darjeeling where people during inclement weather seek rock-solid dwelling.  On water tank message etched vote karein vafadari se, chayan kare samajhdhari se (Vote With Loyalty, Make Wise Selection).   

Pokhran Still Far Away

At 2.47 Pokhran 103 kms away. At 2.58 reach Balesar flanked by shops of equitable proportion. There are young boys and girls selling different eatable items, and some expected to sport watch of brand Titan. In Balesar there is HDFC ATM followed by an ad of Ultratech Cement. Number 1 Cement In India, and this known in distant Croatia.  Motisar Khanori Toll Plaza comes at 3.30 with Dechu at 3.53. Visible are sand dunes as well as camels, and uneasy lies the head that wears the crown crisscrossing varied channels.  At 4.08 reach Mandla, reach Amravati restaurant at 4.27, and what is in store for Amravati the Proposed Capital of Andhra Pradesh Province known in some quarters with Grace. The road after 4.30 reminds one of Jamnagar-Dwarka stretch in Gujarat Province where the mindset need not be dreich.

Ample Drip Irrigation System; Going Past Date Palm Safari Gaining Traction

Reach Pokhran at 4.33. Series of fruits and vegetables carts seen here with no fear. As there is ample need to develop Pokhran bus stand, the employment figures imply some getting canned. As the bus leaves bus station next to Gajanan Namkeen Bhandar (Snack Corner), there is a store dispensing tea amidst multiple visitors, and none duds. From here Jaisalmer (JSM)105, Bikaner 225 kms. KASHIDA Exclusive Range Of Handicrafts By Artisans Of Western Rajasthan can be spotted.  From 4.50 onwards  drip irrigation system visible about which I wrote in 2015 January about a visit in July 2014 with none getting angry. At 5.30 reach Bhadira Temple followed by Lathi Station Road. That reminds one of Tamil Star Mr Vishal and Lathi movie, watched by those who prefer to furnish CV post a drive in EV.  Few moments later go past Madarsa. At 5.41 go past Lathi Toll Plaza. Mind you, the area is awash with fertile terrain post 4.50, and this is impressive for Rajasthan which from time to time has moments of gaiety. At 5.56 JSM 40 kms with perfect noting of The Serai JSM. At 6 go past Date Palm Safari which is poles apart and has amazing tales and plot.  At .6.02 go past Dargah, and at 6.06 Bhagoo Ka Gaon with benchmark index by all means down. We are on National Highway 11. At 6.25 JSM War Museum Accessed, and from here JSM 10, Sam 50, and none getting haughty. At 6.37 there are directions to Barmer, and at 6.37 reach Bhishm Dwar followed by JSM at 6.38 when buses meant to take passengers to operational flights can wait.

This was a ride to Jaisalmer coming after 11 years, with hope and a prayer that Jaisalmer Fort gets enough dose of cheers. This was a ride to access that city where cheerleaders gather to gauge and irrespective of weather visitors do come in good numbers to raise for their tourism feat a word of praise.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA