Mongolia is a landlocked nation but it has beautiful women. Recently at the " Snow Queen" beauty contest in China which had girls from Russia and China as well a Mongol girl won the to honor. My, she looks lovely in a bikini.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
A Tale of Love with the Hand of God * 68
A Tale of Power of Lord Krishna; Not a Leaf Moves Without my Will
The Lord and his will
The beginning
The monsoon is the most romantic time in India. Unlike in Europe where it is cold and dreary. The monsoon is the time in India for lovers. Many poets and writers have eulogized about the glory of love when the monsoon is in full sway. India is a tropical country and the monsoon is also a period of great relief to the population from the summer heat. The monsoon generally commences in June and lasts almost for four months.
This tale commenced in the month of June when the monsoon had just broken. I was in Mumbai at that time, single and alone separated from my earlier partner. I started my car, a BMW and started the drive to my office. There was a torrential downpour and I had half a mind to delay my drive till the rain eased, but somehow I decided to move on and accordingly drove out of my garage.
As I left I had half a regret as the rain became a torrent and dark clouds covered the sky. Lightning flashed and thunder boomed and boomed again. I had a feeling that it reverberated from the distant hill as the rain belted down on the earth reducing visibility to almost zero.
I slowed down and decided to stop for a while. As I stopped by the side of the road, I espied a small tea stall. Magically, I had stopped right in front of this stall. From the haze, I could make out that the stall was empty and a girl was its only occupant. Today, I wonder how I stopped right in front of the tea stall also called a "Junker" in the local language. I sat for some time and then decided to have a cup of tea. This was the beginning of a magical tale, which I still re-live again and again down the years.
Tryst with destiny
I opened the door of my BMW and with the rain, a veritable torrent rushed to the stall. It was just a few feet away, but it appeared pretty far as the rain enveloped me all around. I rushed to the stall and saw it was run by a young girl. She was perhaps about 22 or 23, but she looked lovely in her sari, that clung to her body. I could not help feeling at that time that it was an enchanting sight. A lovely girl as created by the Lord and the rain thundering all around, creating an aura of magic. I was reminded of the poetry of the poet Kalidasa who had written lovely descriptions of the rain and lovers. The thundering rain all around created an enchanting world. Perhaps it was the will of lord Krishna that this magical world was created. I wonder how many belief in magic, but I certainly felt that something magical was going to happen.
The girl helped me to take off my wet shirt and gave me a towel, to cover my chest. I looked at the girl and liked her very much. She was perhaps 22 or 23 and that made her half my age. She was slim and lovely and the sari enhanced her allure. Not a word was spoken as she silently started making a cup of tea on the stove. I sat on a stool and looked at her and my car alternating. As she prepared tea, my eyes roved over her back and slim waist and I realized that she was a perfect creation of god.
She handed me the cup and as I took the cup to my lip, I asked her whether she would not take a cup of tea herself with the weather so cold and the rain falling all around. She smiled and it was one of the prettiest smiles that I have ever seen.
"yes" she replied," this is a good idea". She poured a cup for herself. This was the tryst to which I have referred and as we both drank the tea invisible vibes began between us. I was surprised at myself. Look, I asked myself, don’t be silly and I just sat and looked at the girl.
After I had finished the tea, I put the cup on the wooden table and was loathed to go, but then realised that office time was passing by, so I just held out my hand and decided to go. She shook my hand and that was a surprise again. A hand soft and pliable but cold and I walked away.
The will of the Lord
Back in my office, I felt a strange desire to go back to the tea stall. I held back for 2 days and then headed back for the stall. This time as I entered the stall the rain commenced as if on cue. I had parked my car some distance away and as such my car was a little far away from the stall.
She smiled and said", sit and drink tea, otherwise you will get wet as your car is some distance away".
This was the beginning and almost everyday I started visiting the tea stall. A strange intimacy began to develop between us .Now, when I look back I am convinced that the Lord had arranged this tryst. There could be no other explanation. During my visits we began to chat and she confided that she was childless, though married for 4 years. She also told me that she had prayed to Lord Krishna and he was sure to help her. I did not think this anything special till one day I saw welt marks on her back which were visible despite the blouse on her back. I was aghast as she confessed that her in-laws beat her every day for not conceiving.
She began to cry and then again as if on cue thunder boomed and boomed again and lightening flashed across the sky and big rain drops began a systematic pattern on the earth. A cold wind blew and thena magical moment took place.
I gathered the girl in my arms and with the cold wind blowing imprisoned her lips. It was the beginning and it had to end as the Lord had ordained. It was a timeless union as time stood still. This was the beginning and after this I became a frequent visitor to her stall. Sometimes we chatted for a long time.
Love blossomed, at least for me and we had regular trysts in the stall. Many a time she would shut the stall as the monsoon crashed on earth. We were swept by passion and this continued for a month. Now when I think of that time. I cannot imagine what came over me. But as the lord says, all good things do come to an end.
One fine day I drove to the stall as usual and shut my car and moved with a sure step to the stall. I expected to see the lovely girl as usual, but I was in for a shock; there was no girl there, but an old woman stood there.
Love blossomed, at least for me and we had regular trysts in the stall. Many a time she would shut the stall as the monsoon crashed on earth. We were swept by passion and this continued for a month. Now when I think of that time. I cannot imagine what came over me. But as the lord says, all good things do come to an end.
One fine day I drove to the stall as usual and shut my car and moved with a sure step to the stall. I expected to see the lovely girl as usual, but I was in for a shock; there was no girl there, but an old woman stood there.
I asked “where is the girl?”
The lady beamed and replied" she has gone to the village as the Lord has blessed her and she is with child". I was shaken as I had never thought about this. I looked at the sky and just wanted to leave. I left the cup of tea as I beat a hasty retreat to my car. As I entered my car I was reminded of the words of the Lord “Not a leaf moves without my will". Could this be the handiwork of the Lord? I never even new her name as she never told me. As I drove away, I wondered how this had happened. I was sure the lord Krishna had willed it.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Miss India bikini shoot with 2 Muslim gals * 60
Miss India 2016: Official Bikini Shoot
http://toi.in/PhD9LY/a19li
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Hilary's example is let the husband do what he wants: emancipation of women be Dammed
Hillary's statement that she stands for women appears hollow with conduct of her husband.
How can Hillary say she fights for women when her husband has lied throughout their marriage and is a womanizer who she accepted?
Hillary Clinton was the Democratic candidate for the president and she lost.
Hillary Clinton may retire from politics but many are overlooking the fact that she was a liar and not the best example for American women. Was she really the best person for the job of US President? What are her qualifications to be president?
Hillary's husband Bill Clinton is accused of being a rapist and of having numerous affairs with other women. In short, he can be classified as a womanizer. It should not be forgotten that Bill under oath admitted to many affairs. Nearly a dozen women have accused Bill of improper conduct. In addition, he carried on affairs in the oval office. To top it Donald produced 3 women at the second presidential debate who had been raped and molested by Bill. The fact is Hillary all the time knew of the affairs of Bill and yet she chose to keep quiet and in a way acquiesced with his actions.
Hillary and her actions
The actions of Hillary also raise doubts that a woman who condoned the philandering of her husband can best stand for women in the USA. What message would she like to give? These are difficult questions but Hillary has to answer them
Monday, December 26, 2016
Russian TU-154 crashes into Black Sea: Too Frequent Crashes?
Russian TU-154 carrying famed army band crashes after take off from Sochi killing 92
The RAF short haul jet with 3 engines crashed after takeoff into the Black Sea and all passengers including crew are feared dead.
The Russian state seems to be dogged by bad luck. The last week was particularly bad. Firstly the Russian ambassador to Turkey was killed and now a TU-154 with 92 passengers has crashed. The plane took off from Sochi lost radio contact and by all accounts crashed into the Black Sea The plane carried the famed Russian army band to entertain the troops in Syria, where the Russians have a large presence. The plane had a crew of 8 and was piloted by an experienced pilot who had logged over 3000 flying hours. The crash of the plane is a mystery and perhaps the truth will only be known once the black box is retrieved, which itself is a herculean task considering the plane crashed into the Black Sea.
The TU-154
The TU-154 is a 3 engine plane and is mass produced. It is also Russia's most popular model and is supposed to have a good safety record, but it has had some terrible crashes and hundreds have been killed. The plane looks similar to the American Boeing 727.The plane took off in good weather and it was classified as airworthy. Hence the crash immediately after it lost contact with ATC is an enigma.
Mystery
Earlier a Russian airliner was taken down by the ISIS in the Sinai. There have been quite a few crashes in Russia and that does not auger well. Maybe the security apparatus needs to be revamped as this TU_154 may also have been targeted by the enemies of Russia.
A search is on and the Russians better satisfy themselves as quicky as possible as to the reason for the crash
Friday, December 23, 2016
Tigers, Temple and ill-treatment in Thailand
Tiger temple in Thailand is raided and tigers rescued
The temple in Kanchnaburi was a tourist delight, till animal rights group who had long suspected maltreatment got into the act.
Kanchanaburi is a hallowed name as the infamous bridge on the river Kwai was constructed by the Japanese here. It also has a tiger temple dedicated to Lord Buddha. This temple which came up in 1994, had a mission to integrate wildlife with humans. The temple was initially loaned 2 Bengal tigers, but the temple authorities began a breeding program and their numbers multiplied to 137. The animals were a great tourist attraction and Americans who had never seen anything like this were simply enthralled by tame beasts. Many American tourists also photographed them with tigers. One can see the fascination of American tourists for tigers as none are available in natural habitat in America. The temple earned millions of dollars from tourists and the monks led a lavish life.
Ill-treatment of tigers
Animal rights groups were keeping a watch on the temple activities, as reports had come that the animals were ill-treated. The tigers in the temple were the Bengal tigers, who are not native to Thailand. The tigers were reared in the temple by the monks as an example of how animal life and human environment can co-exist with each other. Unfortunately, a police raid revealed the sordid goings-on in the temple. The raid revealed the carcasses of nearly 70 tigers cubs. In addition, nearly 1000 talismans were found which were made of body parts after processing. Obviously, many tigers were killed in the making of these talismans. This was a fit case for action and the police on prodding from animal rights groups had to act.
Removal of the tigers
The police went into action, and all the tigers were rescued and relocated. The tigers could not be set free in the jungles as firstly, they were not native tigers and secondly, the tigers were unable to hunt prey and subsist in the jungle. The monks protested, but their case was weakened by the dead carcasses and the inability to explain how the talismans were made. The goings-on in the temple has dismayed many Thai's. The tourists, mainly Americans who patronized this temple will miss the tigers. There is a good chance that with the loss of earnings, the temple may also close. The temple authorities can also face charges for illegal trade in wildlife and encroachment on forest land. After the removal of the tigers, the temple has become like a normal Buddhist temple with 15 monks left. Despite the removal of the tigers many other animals like horses and bears remain.
Indian Navy and the Sea Harrier * 72
Indian Navy phases out the Sea Harrier
End of an Era of British Aircraft as the Sea Harrier is phased out by the Indian Navy; marks the demise of British connection with India
The Indian Navy is the only Navy in South Asia to operate an aircraft carrier. Presently two aircraft carriers are deployed by it. Considering that China has only one operational aircraft carrier, the significance of the Indian Navy operating two of them cannot be lost.In 1980, India opted for the Harrier a VSTOL fighter aircraft. In September 1980, The Sea harrier Project ( SHARP) was formed and the first aircraft was ready to join the air fleet in December 1982.This was a British aircraft and was operated from the Indian aircraft carrier. India was a colony of Great Britain and though the British left in 1947, the hangover for things British continued. When an interceptor was needed for the aircraft carrier Vikrant, the navy opted for the British-made Sea Harrier. It replaced the obsolete Sea Hawks.
The Sea Harrier.
The sea harrier is a difficult plane to fly as was brought out by the death of one of the test pilots in the UK. Indian pilots, however, mastered flying the Harrier which was the main weaponry of the INS Vikrant. After 34 years of service, the Navy has phased out the Harrier. A glittering ceremony was held in Goa as the Sea harrier was phased out on 11 May 2016. The plane has been replaced by the MIG 29 K. This is a Russian Mach 2 interceptor and much superior in performance to the Harrier. The phasing out of the Harrier also brings an era of British aircraft to an end with Indian military aviation. Earlier the Indian Air Force also used a preponderance of British made aircraft like the Hawker Hunter, Folland Gnat, English electric Canberra among much more. All these aircraft have been phased out and replaced by Russian fighter / interceptors Like MIG and the Sukhoi.
Last of the British aircraft.
This shift was political as the western nations after the 1965 war with Pakistan, denied the latest military aircraft to Indian and perforce, the left-leaning defense minister Krishna Menon negotiated with the Russians for the state of art aircraft to equip the Indian armed forces.The Harrier served with distinction for 33 years and though no war took place, yet it always acted as a deterrent. The Harrier with a speed of 1150km an hour was a versatile aircraft and helped the Indian navy become the dominant force in the Indian Ocean. The last mission was on 6 March 2016 from the deck of the carrier INS Viraat. It was also the last hurrah for British aircraft with the Indian Nav
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