Sajit's Great Blogging Empire: December 2015

Saturday, December 26, 2015

India Road Trip Ultimate Guide

An Ultimate guide to the best India road trip of all time!!

Check out the over six thousand photographs from all over India – mostly from the India road trip.

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India Road Trip Ultimate Guide

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles is known as ‘The City of Angels’ and it’s a dream place for almost every man in the world. Here are some amazing Facts About Los Angeles:

– There are over 140 nationalities there and 224 different languages spoken within the city.

– It last snowed there in 1962.

– It attracts tourists like no other. For example, 23 million tourists visited LA in 1996. That’s more than the total population of most European countries.

– It is considered to be the capital of the world when it comes to entertainment as it’s home to the glorious and productive Hollywood, which films hundreds of TV shows and movies every single day.

– It’s the biggest entrepreneur center: there are over 200,000 small businesses in LA, more than in any other city in the world.

– It’s the most important retail sales market in the United States.

– There are more cars in LA than people. They occupy around 24% of the ground space.

– When it was founded, only 44 people lived there. Now it has a population of almost 3.8 million people.

– LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) is the most important origin/destination airport in the world, which means most passengers come to Los Angeles or depart from it.

Los Angeles is an incredibly fascinating center of economic and intellectual development and it truly represents modern growth and glamour.

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT LOS ANGELES

FACTS ABOUT JAPANESE RESTAURANTS IN SYDNEY

Chinese foods are often for takeouts. Japanese cuisines, on the other hand, are usually for sophisticated high-end dining experiences.

This is not to single out Chinese and any other Asian restaurants, but to show how the higher class patronizes a bistro that exudes the colourful culture and flavorful origins of the dishes. This paved the way for the availability of facts about Japanese restaurants in Sydney, accessible through websites that cater to foodies in search for the best place to dine in Australia.

What probably sets the Japanese restaus in Sydney apart from any other bistros is the interesting fusion of Aussie’s best and Japanese’s culture. Alongside, the fact that Sydney is one of the busiest cities in the country makes the discovery of restaurants with freshest delectable cuisines similar to finding oasis in the middle of a very hot desert. To make the taste bud tickling experience more memorable, however, connoisseurs gave out suggestions and interesting facts about Japanese restaurants in Sydney. Among the best recommended diners are:

1. Azuma Chiefly – located at Level 1, Chifley Plaza

Plethora of awards and recognitions definitely gives a good hint on the performance of the restaurants in serving courses with unbeatable standards, but what can be really accounted for its fame is the authentic Japanese dining style in the guise of a la carte gamut of options, along with sashimi and special sushi selections. True to the promise of Chef Kimitake Azuma, the wine and sake gives a taste of the Japanese culture that has since wooed in customers from the business lunch crowd.

2. Kobe Jones – at 29 Lime Street

As intriguing as it sounds, Kobe Jones unexpectedly emanates the fusion of Australian and Japanese Culture. The name itself makes it unique, given that it doesn’t sound too Japanese. While there may not be traditional tatami rooms in this restau, mouth-watering choices from the menu continue to lure in large pool of customers wanting to be the witness of the perfect epitome of “east meets west” cuisines. And while the ingredients used in whipping out the dishes may not be arcane, sushi or sashimi laden with Australian twist never fail to rouse the curiosity of connoisseurs.

3. Komachi Restaurants – found in 246 Cleveland, Surry Hills

In Japan, Komachi means ‘most beautiful.’ And Komachi, this bistro really is. The captivating interior is not the sole reason for the deep-felt Japanese venture, but also the hospitality of the staff that well reflect the values of the Japanese. Sushi rolls are also definitely komachi as they are not made from the usual ingredients. The teriyaki chicken hand roll is both filling and delish, while the salmon and avocado roll gives an unforgettable whirlwind of flavours that is still peg on the Japanese flavours.

4. Waqu Restaurant – located at 308 Pacific Highway

The faint hearted who are just starting with their Japanese dining adventures in Sydney can have their baby steps at Waqu. The flair of this restaurant lies on their affordable course menu (only $60 per set) that changes every season – only because all the ingredients come directly from farms in Japan. The meat may have been bought locally, but the techniques is cooking is 100% Japanese, giving off the global appeal of the cuisine while maintaining distinct tastes that are all unique for Japan.

FACTS ABOUT JAPANESE RESTAURANTS IN SYDNEY

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA?

Moldova officially the Republic of Moldova (Romanian: Republica Moldova pronounced [reˈpublika molˈdova] , also known as Moldavia,[10] is a landlocked[11] country in Eastern Europe located between Romania to its west and Ukraine to its north, east and south. Its capital city is Chișinău.

Moldova declared itself an independent state with the same boundaries as the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1991 as part of the dissolution of the Soviet Union. A new constitution was adopted on 29 July 1994. A strip of Moldova’s internationally recognised territory on the east bank of the river Dniester has been under the de facto control of the breakaway government ofTransnistria since 1990.

As a result of a decrease in industrial and agricultural output since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the relative size of theservice sector in Moldova’s economy has grown to dominate its GDP and currently stands at over 60%. Moldova remains, however, the poorest country in Europe.[11][12]

Moldova is a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. It is, among other organizations, a member state of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization (WTO), theOrganization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). The country aspires to join the European Union[13] and, to this end, has implemented an initial three-year action plan within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP).

The name “Moldova” is derived from the Moldova River; the valley of this river was a political centre when the Principality of Moldavia was founded in 1359.[15] The origin of the name of the river is not clear. According to a legend recounted by Moldavian chroniclers Dimitrie Cantemir and Grigore Ureche, the river was named by prince Dragoș after hunting an aurochs: after the chase, his exhausted hound Molda drowned in the river. The dog’s name was given to the river and extended to the Principality.

The first democratic elections for the local parliament were held in February and March 1990. Mircea Snegur was elected as Speaker of the Parliament, and Mircea Druc as Prime Minister. On June 23, 1990, the Parliament adopted the Declaration of Sovereignty of the “Soviet Socialist Republic Moldova”, which, among other things, stipulated the supremacy of Moldovan laws over those of the Soviet Union.[48] After the failure of the 1991 Soviet coup d’état attempt, Moldova declared its independence on 27 August 1991, Romania being the first state to recognize its independence.

On December 21 of the same year, Moldova, along with most of the other Soviet republics, signed the constitutive act that formed the post-SovietCommonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Moldova received official recognition on December 25. On December 26, 1991 the Soviet Union ceased to exist. Declaring itself a neutral state, Moldova did not join the military branch of the CIS. Three months later, on March 2, 1992, the country gained formal recognition as an independent state at the United Nations. In 1994, Moldova became a member of NATO’s Partnership for Peace program, and a member of the Council of Europe on June 29, 1995.[48]

In the region east of the Dniester river, Transnistria, which includes a large proportion of predominantly russophone East Slavs of Ukrainian (28%) and Russian (26%) descent (altogether 54% as of 1989), while Moldovans (40%) have been the largest ethnic group, and where the headquarters and many units of the Soviet 14th Guards Army were stationed, an independent Pridnestrovian Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed on August 16, 1990, with its capital in Tiraspol.[48] The motives behind this move were fear of the rise of nationalism in Moldova and the country’s expected reunification with Romania upon secession from the USSR. In the winter of 1991–1992 clashes occurred between Transnistrian forces, supported by elements of the 14th Army, and the Moldovan police. Between March 2 and July 26, 1992, the conflict escalated into a military engagement.

On January 2, 1992, Moldova introduced a market economy, liberalizing prices, which resulted in rapid inflation. From 1992 to 2001, the young country suffered a serious economic crisis, leaving most of the population below the poverty line. In 1993, a national currency, the Moldovan leu, was introduced to replace the temporary cupon. Theeconomy of Moldova began to change in 2001; and until 2008 the country saw a steady annual growth of between 5% and 10%. The early 2000s also saw a considerable growth of emigration of Moldovans looking for work (mostly illegally) in Russia (especially the Moscow region), Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and other countries;remittances from Moldovans abroad account for almost 38% of Moldova’s GDP, the second-highest percentage in the world, after Tajikistan (45%).[51][52]

In the 1994 parliamentary elections, the Democratic Agrarian Party gained a majority of the seats, setting a turning point in Moldovan politics. With the nationalist Popular Front now in a parliamentary minority, new measures aiming to moderate the ethnic tensions in the country could be adopted. Plans for a union with Romania were abandoned,[48] and the new Constitution gave autonomy to the breakaway Transnistria and Gagauzia. On December 23, 1994, the Parliament of Moldova adopted a “Law on the Special Legal Status of Gagauzia”, and in 1995 the latter was constituted.

After winning the 1996 presidential elections, on January 15, 1997, Petru Lucinschi, the former First Secretary of the Moldavian Communist Party in 1989–91, became the country’s second president (1997–2001), succeeding Mircea Snegur (1991–1996). In 2000, the Constitution was amended, transforming Moldova into a parliamentary republic, with the president being chosen through indirect election rather than direct popular vote.

Winning 49.9% of the vote, the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (reinstituted in 1993 after being outlawed in 1991), gained 71 of the 101 MPs, and on April 4, 2001, elected Vladimir Voronin as the country’s third president (re-elected in 2005). The country became the first post-Soviet state where a non-reformed Communist Party returned to power.[48] New governments were formed by Vasile Tarlev (April 19, 2001 – March 31, 2008), and Zinaida Greceanîi (March 31, 2008 – September 14, 2009). In 2001–2003 relations between Moldova and Russia improved, but then temporarily deteriorated in 2003–2006, in the wake of the failure of the Kozak memorandum, culminating in the 2006 wine exports crisis. The Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova managed to stay in power for eight years. The fragmentation of the liberal bloc (aka the democrats) helped consolidate its power. The decline of the Communist Party started in 2009 after Marian Lupu joined the Democratic Party and thus attracted many of the Moldovans supporting the Communists.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA?

EXPLORING WANGFUJING DAJIE IN BEIJING, CHINA

Shopaholics will fall in love when exploring Wangfujing Dajie. This is the heart of Beijing’s shopping district and there are enough sights to see to keep visitors busy. On the west side are numerous quality clothes stores in little boutiques. The largest bookstore in China, the Foreign Languages Bookstore, can be found near the crossroad with Dong’anmen Jie. This is the most valuable resource for travellers visiting China. The Sun Dong’an Plaza is an extravagant shopping mall where designer and expensive clothes are often on sale. Teas and souvinirs can be purchased in the basement here before heading off to the famous Dong’anmen Night Market to the north of the street. Tourists gather here in droves to sample many of the various, and eccentric, items on offer. Expect to see scorpions, silk worms, deep fried ice cream, starfish and different parts of pigs being consumed.

Head to the east of Wangfujing Dajie where a cluster of hutongs offers a different side of this vibrant area. Quieter, this is the area where ten brothers of a Ming dynasty emperor lived in order for him to watch over them. Their palace, which has now been transformed into a medical college, can be found at the far end of Shuaifuyuan Hutong. Carry on walking east and Dongdan Bei Dajie to discover a fabulous shopping centre which is quickly gaining a reputation to rival Wangfujing Dajie.

Address: Head north from Dongchang’an Jie

EXPLORING WANGFUJING DAJIE IN BEIJING, CHINA

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Any unexplainable experience during the India road trip...?

Yes I did have one – and before you read this account, I must state that this post may not sound (and is possible not) very scientific or logical – The experience could be just how I felt “personally”. Use your own judgement please and do not accept my experience at face value.

The city of Jhansi took me by surprise during my India road trip. I had never expected that I will finally end of mentioning Jhansi as the city that left the strongest impression in my mind during road trip – and that too for some unexplainable phenomenon.

I had a magical experience at Jhansi. What I felt is that some unexplainable phenomenon here – considerably and suddenly increases the level of boldness in oneself (like 20X). I suddenly felt extremely fearless during the stay here and to a good extent I did carry it forward with me long after leaving the city too – but I could clearly feel the difference as well once leaving the city perimeters (as if I am crossing out of some magical perimeter). Really tough to explain the exact experience and I just used the word boldness to explain the feeling. The difference is so extreme and near sudden that I could clearly make the change in myself without any doubt. One can argue that presence of Jhansi ki Rani – Rani Lashmibai’s fort and her tales of “extreme bravery” and poems might be influencing factor – which I will not deny completely because all Indians have high respect for her. But I personally felt there is possible something else going on too which was the influencing factor. I am not sure if anyone else who visited Jhansi before has felt so – if so I will like to hear the same in the comments. Maybe a worthwhile place to visit for those who have just any kind of daunting fears or phobias…you may possible just never know what a Phobia is – for the rest of your life after a stay at this city for a few days. Yes you have to visit the Jhansi Fort and “please do hire” a tourist guide during your visit around the fort and listen carefully to the famous poem of Rani Lakshmi Bai as the tourist guide recites the same.

Before any of you pack your bags only for the reason that I have stated, I like to leave a disclaimer that it’s possible that the experience that I had may possibly be unique to me. But whatever it maybe – I am going back to visit the city of Jhansi for sure – and this time along with family. Surely it’s a city I highly recommend to visit for visiting Jhansi’s fort and to try out some sweets at the local sweet stalls. I am sure you will positively recall the visit to Jhansi for the rest of your life.

India Road Trip – Stay at Jhansi – Jhansi Ki Rani – Rani Laxmibai Fort – Route By Road – http://routebyroad.com

Any unexplainable experience during the India road trip...?