Author Archives: Poonam Sagar

Kerala, a tropical Venice

If rowing through the canals of Venice is an architectural feast, gliding through the waterways of Kerala is a banquet of nature. What makes Venice so enchanting and impressive is the fact that the sights are all man-made, and it … Continue reading

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The Heart of India – The Golden Triangle

Are you an India enthusiast? Love Indian food and garments? Want to visit the Taj Mahal? If yes, then take an unforgettable trip to the Golden Triangle, a tourist circuit of the three most visited cities in India – Delhi, … Continue reading

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Need More Time? Learn to say ‘NO’

“I wish I had more time to…” is an oft heard lament brought about by the constant overwhelming struggle to keep up with our to-do lists. The recent Professional Women at Britcham event on ‘work/life harmony’ had a panel of … Continue reading

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An Electrifying Encounter

This was the 4th time I was visiting Pak Yusuf Budi Santoso at his clinic and the experience was as amazing as the first time a decade ago. My friend first took introduced me to this Chinese healer’s on busy … Continue reading

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Singing Diva: Penaz Masani in Jakarta

She has trademark head of curly hair, a million dollar smile that lights up the auditorium and her melodious voice fills it with music. Penaz Masani is a warm and wonderful human being with a musical gift. It was a … Continue reading

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Fairy Tales on the Roadside

wonder if these life size statues are waiting for an enchanted garden to come alive…

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‘You Know Me?’

I spied this fun poster promoting the Wayang Orang Bharata at a mall in Jakarta. Wayang Orang is a form of a traditional drama performance originally from Java based on the stories from the Mahabarata and Ramayana. One of Indonesia’s … Continue reading

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So Cool: Taxi with Batik

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Friendship First

Trust, gratitude and appreciation are the keys to all relationships, I think, and friendship is the keystone to all relationships. We accept and celebrate our friends for who they are as a package of the good AND the bad. Just … Continue reading

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Winning the Game

I jumped as high as I could and smashed the shuttle in the opponents court — only to have it hit the top of the net and fall diasppointingly in to our court. The game was 100% effort and a … Continue reading

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