ABOUT MYSELF

MY HOME PAGE

Hey, this is my homepage, so I have to say something about myself. Sometimes it is hard to introduce yourself because you know yourself so well that you do not know where to start with. Let me give a try to see what kind of image you have about me through my self-description. I hope that my impression about myself and your impression about me are not so different. Here it goes.

I am a person who is positive about every aspect of life. There are many things I like to do, to see, and to experience. I like to read, I like to write; I like to think, I like to dream; I like to talk, I like to listen. I like to see the sunrise in the morning, I like to see the moonlight at night; I like to feel the music flowing on my face, I like to smell the wind coming from the ocean. I like to look at the clouds in the sky with a blank mind, I like to do thought experiment when I cannot sleep in the middle of the night. I like flowers in spring, rain in summer, leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. I like to sleep early, I like to get up late; I like to be alone, I like to be surrounded by people. I like country’s peace, I like metropolis’ noise; I like the beautiful west lake in Hangzhou, I like the flat cornfield in Champaign. I like delicious food and comfortable shoes; I like good books and romantic movies. I like the land and the nature, I like people. And, I like to laugh.

I always wanted to be a great writer, like Victor Hugo who wrote "Les Miserable", or like Roman Roland who wrote "John Christopher". They have influenced millions of people through their books. I also wanted to be a great psychologist, like William James or Sigmund Freud, who could read people’s mind. Of course, I am nowhere close to these people, yet. I am just someone who does some teaching, some research, and some writing. But my dream is still alive.

This is a brief introduction of myself. If you are interested in knowing more, read my Blog or take a look at my pictures do not expect too much, and keep your sense of humor.

Monday, January 23, 2012

BHUTAN - UNEXPLORED TOURIST DESTINATION



bhutan - Unexplored Tourist destination 





A landlocked country in South Asia, the Kingdom of Bhutan is located on the roof of the world. Bhutan is a small yet wrathfully independent country. Local residents of Bhutan called their country “Land of Dragon”. Bhutan is also known as ‘the Last Shangri-La’ (utopian paradise). With amazing natural beauty and culture, Bhutan offers a number of tourist places that are sure to pleasure any visitor. Bhutan reminds visitors of the green valleys, snow capped peaks, bracing weather and fascinating heritage and culture.

Thunder Dragon is really one of the most charming places that you can ever visit. All-surrounding mountains, streams of copper-blue waters and frequent waterfalls, meet your eyes as you journey from one Bhutanese town to another. Bhutan, the ‘last Shangri-La’ epitomizes an orthodox and lively culture. Monasteries, ‘dzongs’ (forts), prayer flags strung across hilltops are also the common tourist attractions of Bhutan. Each region of Bhutan is unique in its geography. Vantage points offer spell-binding sight of the country and well-preserved cultural sites in Bhutan create for must-see tourist attractions in Bhutan.

Tourist attractions of Bhutan:

There is no limit to the tourist attractions in Bhutan. You will certainly get a opportunity to visit the most amazing of the natural and manmade attractions on your tour to Bhutan that still carry on to attract the tourists.

Paro Valley:

Paro Valley lies in the central part of Bhutan where nature and man conjured to make their dearest image. Paro Valley is home to some of Bhutan’s oldest temples & monasteries and also it has the only airport in Bhutan. In Bhutan, Paro is the ancient center of religion and governance. Paro is one of the most fertile valleys in the Kingdom which produce a bulk of the famous red rice from its terraced fields.




Thimphu Valley:

Thimphu is the modern capital of Bhutan, located at an elevation of 2300 meters. Thimphu is situated in a beautiful, wooded valley, sprawling up a hillside on the bank of the Thimphu Chhu (river). Taschichho dzong is the main secretariat building where the preacher body puts up in the summer. The View Point in Thimpu affords a stunning view of the city of Thimpu.





Punakha:

The Punakha valley is blessed with temperate climate as it is situated at an elevation of 1250 meters above mean seas level. Punakha is today the winter seat of the Je Khenpo (chief abbot) and the central monk body. Punakha Dzong was built at the junction of the two rivers Pho Chu and Mo Chu.  Over the centuries Punakha Dzong was damaged by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake. However, in recent years the dzong has been fully restored by the present monarch.






Wangdiphodrang:

Wangdiphodrang is situated at the altitude of 1,350 metres to the south of Punakha. It is one of the most wonderful places of tourist to visit in Bhutan. It is stretched along the hilltop above the flowing together of the Punakha Chu and Tang Chu rivers. The dzong is open for visitors during Wangduephodrang Tsechu and it is celebrated in autumn. Phubjikha valley in Wangdiphodrang is the wintry weather habitat for the rare black necked cranes.







Tongsa:


Tongsa forms the important hub of the nation. It is historically the place from where attempts at uniting the country were launched. The vast expanse of the stunning landscape around Tongsa would seem to taunt you, wondering if you will ever reach there.








Bumthang Valley:

Bumthang valley lies to the east of Tongsa at an elevation of 2,600 meters. This lovely valley is the religious heartland of the nation and also home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Tales of Guru Padmasambhava and the tertons (“religious treasure-discoverers”) still stay behind in this blessed region.








Mongar:

Bhutan is the place houses of Bhutan’s newest dzongs that were built in the 1930s. Visiting this dzong gives you a feeling of how traditional Bhutanese architecture has sustained to prosper through the centuries. The travel from Bumthang to Mongar, journey over the 4,000m high Thrumsing-la pass, is scenically stunning. Yet the dzong is built in the same method and traditions of all the other dzongs and no drawings and nails have been used. Mongar is the second largest town in the subtropical east and built high on a gently sloping hillside.






Tashigang:

Tashigang is situated in the far east of Bhutan and is the country’s largest district. Tashigang dzong not only serves as the administrative seat for the district bit also it is the home of the monk body. On the hillside above the Gamri Chu (river), Tashigang was once the center for a busy trade with Tibet. Today it is the intersection of the east-west highway, with road connections to Samdrup Jongkhar and then into the Indian state of Assam.








Places to Visit in Bhutan:

Name
Location
Why to Visit?
Thimpu
West Bhutan
Bhutan’s Capital City
Paro
Center Bhutan
The most developed city in Bhutan
Punakha
East Bhutan
Beauty of Eastern Himalayan range
National Museum
Central Bhutan, Paro
Cultural Heritage of Bhutan
Jigme Dorji National Park
Northern Bhutans
Hot springs and rare wildlife
Kurje Lhakhang
Near Bumthang
Historic Temple
Chimi Lhakhang
Punakha
Mystical Temple
Kyichu Lhakhang
Central Bhutan, Paro
The oldest shrine in Bhutan
Takstang Lhakhang
Central Bhutan, Paro
Buddhist Pilgrimage Site


Foods and beverages in Bhutan:

Rice is the staple diet in the lower regions of Bhutan but Wheat, Barley and Buck Wheat are the staple food in the higher altitudes. Khuley (buckwheat pancakes) and puta (buckwheat noodles) are also eaten along with rice in Bumthang. Pork, beef, yak meat, chicken, and mutton are also included in their diet. Traditional Bhutanese cuisine always features spicy red and green chillies, either dried of fresh.

Rice is the staple diet in the lower regions of Bhutan but Wheat, Barley and Buck Wheat are the staple food in the higher altitudes. Khuley (buckwheat pancakes) and puta (buckwheat noodles) are also eaten along with rice in Bumthang. Pork, beef, yak meat, chicken, and mutton are also included in their diet. Traditional Bhutanese cuisine always features spicy red and green chillies, either dried of fresh.


The favorite Bhutanese dishes include Ema Datshi (chillies with cheese), Shamu Datshi (potatoes with cheese), Sikam Paa (dried pork), kewa datshi (potatoes with cheese), phaksha phin  tshoem (pork with rice noodles), Phaksha Laphu (stewed pork and radish), Worsha Huentshey (dried beef with Spinach), bja  sha  marro (minced chicken with garlic) etc. nyakhachu datshi (asparagus with cheese) and nakey datshi (edible wild ferns with cheese) are seasonal favourites. Several Tibetan dishes are also popular like momos (steamed dumplings filled with cheese or meat), Bathuk and Thukpa (Noodles) along with this.

Zaw (toasted rice), jasip (beaten rice) and gayzasip (beaten maize) are the common snack food of Bhutanese. Chugo (hard, dried cheese) is also an all time favorite dish. Doma (betel nut and areca nut with a hint of lime in betel leaf) is chewed by most of the Bhutanese. The offering of doma to someone is an act of friendship, civility and a mark of generosity. The popular beverages taken by Bhutanese people are Ara (home brewed alcohol), Suza (salted butter tea), and Beer. Some specialty restaurants in the capital city serve Thai, Chinese and Pizza’s too.
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THE BLEEDING MOONLIGHT : TACIT VIDEO SNAPS



THE BLEEDING MOONLIGHT : TACIT VIDEO SNAPS 



FROM THE SAND OF SAUDI ARABIA 
& 
                                                                                         FROM THE SNOW OF NEW YORK , USA 


Sunil Abdul Latheef


Starring:

Reyhan Al Kamal 
Kamal Abdul Latheef
Sunil Abdul Latheef
Haneesha Abdul Aziz 
Location:

New York:  From the Snow of United States of America
Jeddah     :   From the Sand of Saudi Arabia  

Directed by:

Sunil Abdul Latheef

Producer:

Sunil Abdul Latheef

Story Screenplay:

Sunil Abdul Latheef



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NARRATION MY HOME LAND


I am glad to introduce my Home Land MyKerala, blessed with some of the most ideal landforms like backwaters, 900 km long coastline on the west and almost equally long hills called Western Ghats with only three passes to connect with neighboring states Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the east. Kerala houseboat journey through Kerala backwaters from southern Kollam district through Venice of the East, Alappuzha to commercial capital Ernakulam is the most tranquilizing experience for any Kerala traveler. In that journey one can enjoy the soothing effect of nature.

My Kerala is also home to three National Parks, among them Eravikulam National Park, located in Anamudi, the tallest mountain in India after the Himalayas, where the rare Nilgiri Tahr is protected is the most special treat for travelers. Other National Parks are Thekkady and Silent Valley.
No other place in the world exhibits as much diversity as My-Kerala. Food, costumes, festivals, and even language are different at two places separated by just 30 kms. Although Malayalam is the language of Kerala, there are more than a handful of dialects in the 600 km stretch.

Colorful Kathakali a dance form of Kerala and Kalari Payattu, the martial art form of Kerala boast world acclaim. Another ritual dance form, Koodiyattam is recognized as Human Heritage Art. There are also various dance forms yet to be recognized- Arjuna dance, Nangyar Koothu are two among them.

Kerala Temple festivals and rituals are also much diverse- from the biggest gathering of women at Attukal for Pongala, Garudan Thookkam, a special ritual in which little children are taken around the temples on a vehicle called 'Villu', Nareepooja means worshiping women on a special occasion and much more special rituals are worth the seeing. Thrissur Pooram is one occasion where you can see 100 elephants in two rows with an ocean of people between the two rows, with colourful umbrella transit, thousands of percussionists performing the same tune and full-night display of fireworks.

Apart from the various seafood delicacies, the daily food items like Poottu, Appam, Dosa, Vada, Pathiri, Upmav and side dishes like sambar are also diverse in various parts of my Kerala.

Among this endless diversity there is something common also. They include the lush greenery, and coconut palms shadowing almost the whole land of Kerala and the pleasant faces and the most literate people of India.

GLOBAL WARMING THREAT TO HUMAN

The world is currently witnessing an ecological threat called global warming. It is mainly caused due to the overall imbalance in nature. Global warming is most commonly referred to as the rise in temperature that is occurring everywhere around us and it is drastically causing changes in the climatic conditions. Almost every organism on the earth will be affected by the abnormal weather conditions.

Human beings conduct many activities that release gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide etc in excessive quantities. These gases, which are present in the atmosphere, absorb the sun's heat and radiate the same thus keeping the atmosphere warm. There are innumerable sources that contribute to this problem. Chlorofluorocarbons are extremely harmful to the ozone layer and it mainly results due to the refrigeration and air conditioning that we use in our homes. The ozone layer encompasses the earth and it regulates the atmospheric temperature by entrapping the harmful ultraviolet rays.

One of the comprehensive effects of global warming is the quickening of the hydrogen cycle. It gives rise to many natural calamities such as droughts, floods or hurricanes. When the climatic condition turns intense, the microorganisms, insects or other harmful molds gradually multiply and therefore spread various diseases all over the landmasses. The crops wither out in the early stages due to the absence of essential minerals. Most of the living creatures will sooner or later be extinct if the hydrogen cycle continues to accelerate. Due to the acceleration, the marine life is deeply affected and the fishing industries may undergo crisis in the coming future.

Global warming is undoubtedly a hazard for mankind if not curbed within a reasonable period. Everybody should sincerely admit that he/she is accountable for the increased pollution in the atmosphere and reduce the usage of unnecessary gadgets that cause these significant changes. Even the scientists should actively take a step and invent more substitutes. Let our earth always remain the best place to live in.




INNOCENT BLOOD SPILLED IN SYRIYA SOCIAL REFORMATION

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NNOCENT BLOOD SPILLED IN SYRIYA

SOCIAL REFORMATION

Again news hits top of the Media the unrest in Syria. Tanks roll over the Ten thousand marchers march across the country, protesters many of them were brutally murdered by shooting, the news came out from Syria on April 22, 2011 give the clear inexcusable and inhuman activities happening widely, and the casualties are mounting across the hospitals.

An incomplete democratic government leads Syria into the level of third world country president Mr. Bashar al-Assad lifted the decades-old emergency rule, reveals now the country is isolated with economic crisis, poverty, unemployment, increase in barbarian activities more over government is a total devastate for the social secures and human rights.

The frustrated Syrian people marches road dialogues the abolition of Baath Party’s monopoly on power and the establishment of a democratic political system in the country. At least 1000s of people were reportedly killed by government security forces in what appears to be the bloodiest day in the on-going anti-government protest in Syria. The most tragic day was this happened a two year old boy was shot dead by the government force. Reporters reporting enough blood spilled around in Syria of innocent people those fighting for democracy. The unintelligible activities by this government invites lot of disputes from worldwide, NATO force warned to halt this Barbarian activities otherwise get ready for an another confrontation as same happened in Libya against President Gaddafi. Meanwhile united state secretary Hilary Clinton declared an open war with Bashar al-Assad until flee his tyranny from Syrian Democracy.

The news reporting from Syria is life under thread of trespass orders of President peeking fire against Protesters. In no manner Syrian protesters took over the street again, highlighted their opposition to the government. Security forces used tear gas and fired in the air to disperse protesters. The government has placed severe restrictions on news coverage and many journalists have been ordered to leave the country. Protests erupted in Syria weeks ago and have been growing steadily every day, with ten thousands of people calling for sweeping reforms in President Bashar Assad's authoritarian regime.If the condition is heading President Bashar al- Assad have to take chance against NATO.

Sunil Abdul Latheef







ARTICLE ABOUT KERALA TOURISM

NEWS

Kerala tourism explores Scandinavian markets

November 9, 2009 | Joe A Scaria , ET Bureau

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Taking a cue from the increased arrivals of tourists from Scandinavian countries to the state, Kerala tourism has ventured to tap the tourism markets in those countries. A team from the state held road shows at Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm last week to tap the markets of Norway, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Tourism department officials said tourists to Kerala from Sweden and Denmark had shown a 103% and 46% growth respectively in 2008, and that...