Bravo Dinesh Trivedi

Dinesh Trivedi

Though it cost Dinesh Trivedi his job as India's Railways Minister, the course of action that he took is the need of the hour. Not only was his raising of fares across all classes badly needed, but it was a great change to see an Indian politician putting "country ahead of party".

Dinesh Trivedi is an example of the types of politicians that are badly needed in India at this time. It does not matter that he lost his job for it, when Mamata Bannerjee had him resign, what is important that he had the guts to do what he felt was right. Even if, as some political cynics claim, it was "all a farce", it sends a positive message to the thinking electorate of India.

This is what India needs in order to change. We need MPs, MLAs and ministers who are committed to doing something productive for the country. We need more Indian politicians who act on their own convictions and not according to their parties' orders.

Bravo, Dinesh Trivedi!

Our trip to Singapore

Cheryll and I are back home in New Delhi after a very enjoyable trip to Singapore. Stayed at a suite in the Ritz Carlton with an amazing view of Marina Bay Sands and Collyer Quay. We shopped a lot. Cheryll with her clothes, shoes, etc, etc. I indulged in my photographic pursuits. Bought a new wide angle lens Sigma 10mm-20mm and a Nikon Gp-1. Went to Sentosa Island, Clarke Quay - Shiraz, Hooters and Jumbo Seafood. Yummy yum yum! Had two amazing evenings with our friends Nonna and Rajdev Narula, who took us to Margharitas in Dempsey Hill and then to Lantern at the Fullerton Bay Hotel and also to Orgo at the Esplanade.

Highly recommend Singapore as a great getaway destination for good food, fun and shopping and not to mention seeing the Marina Bay Sands - truly one of the world's finest looking buildings.

I am adding here a picture of the hotel that I took with my camera using a tripod. The picture was taken from the Merlion across the bay.