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November 14, 2012 Gearing up for events I arrived in Kolkata from Brazil via Dubai yesterday morning. Kolkata was immersed in a festive and holiday spirit with Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations on in full swing. I landed at about 8:30 …
November 11, 2012 Good bye Rio From Rio: A spectacular aerial view and it was love at first sight. Rio casts a spell on millions and I was no exception. As my visit drew to a …
November 10, 2012 Indian diaspora in Rio November 10, 2012: I have always found that Indians in far away lands, where the diaspora population of fellow Indians are not very high, are elated to meet Indians and …
November 9, 2012 A walk after a win Nov 9, 2012: This morning I was officially declared Treasurer of WFUNA at the beginning of the plenary. It was a nice feeling to be congratulated by the delegates from …
November 8, 2012 Indians in Brazil November 8, Rio de Janeiro: According to the Indian embassy officials there are some 350 Indian families in Brazil, and about 20 to 25 in Rio de Janeiro. What I …
November 7, 2012 Getting into the Rio mood and WFUNA elections November 7, Rio: The weather got a little better today. From the balcony of my studio suite on the 17th floor of Royal Tulip Hotel I can see the golf …
November 6, 2012 At the WFUNA Rio plenary I am in Rio de Janeiro for the 40th Plenary of World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). Rio, already a favourite tourist destination, has recently emerged as one of the new …
November 5, 2012 In Rio November 5, from Hotel Royal Tulip at Rio de Janeiro: Today evening I arrived in the land of the samba, soccer and carnivals. This is my first time in Rio de …
November 4, 2012 Rio bound I am again at the Dubai Airport lounge en route to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). It has been 10 years since I last visited Latin America. Last time I was in …
November 4, 2012 “Bhalo theko Sundeep” “Bhalo theko Sundeep.” He always used to hang up on that note but who could imagine it would be his last. That’s life. Those last words of his would echo …
November 3, 2012 Sunil da – Remembrance Meet The passing away of Sunil da has left a void not only in the literary world but also in many other areas. I on behalf of The Bengal members, held a Remembrance Meet on …
November 2, 2012 Lunch in honour of Latam diplomats and consuls Friday, November 2, 2012: This afternoon I hosted a lunch at the Taj Chambers to meet and greet Ambassador of Republic of Peru, His Excellency Mr Javier Paulinich and his …
