Stealing Sadness by Majd Kurdieh
Syrian artist Majd Kurdieh was forced to flee his homeland and now lives in Lebanon. This displacement and the current volatile political situation of his
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A glimpse of the Hit Girl, Asha Parekh
Her kohl lined doe eyes and sugary voice were an integral part of my growing up years. In the 80s and 90s there was often an
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- September 25, 2017
- Outdoors, Travel Fun
UAE’s birth story at Etihad Museum
December 2 is commemorated as UAE national day because of the historic unification that happened on this day in 1971. Six rulers of six emirates
Inside the Al Noor island
One hot August afternoon we crossed a bridge over clear blue waters to reach a tiny green island in Sharjah. Our first sight was instantly
Flavours of Armenian cuisine
Piti, served in an earthern pot, is a soup made with meat, vegetables, potatoes and chickpeas. The broth is tempered with several spices and is
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- May 24, 2017
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Jabreen Castle, Oman
This impressive castle with wooden ceilings, Arabic calligraphy and decorated windows is located in the Dakhiliyah province of Oman, about 175 kms from Muscat. It
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- May 10, 2016
- Outdoors, Travel Fun
Al Qudra lakes
This calm oasis is part of a desert reserve called Saih al Salam. A recently established site, maintained by Dubai government’s civic body, the Al Qudra
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- March 31, 2016
- Outdoors, Travel Fun
Road trip to Sur
In March we drove to Muscat and then to the scenic town of Sur in Oman. We had estimated a four hour drive to Muscat
Bubble Art
The little boy looked up in a wonder. “Should I poke it or should I soak in it,” he must have wondered wrapped inside a
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- January 18, 2016
- Dubai Foods, Glorious Foods
Our Culinary Adventures: Emirati, Mexican & Greek
The year started with us trying out various international cuisines. On the first day of 2016 itself we found a fabulous Greek restaurant Elia in
