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blackswaneuroparedux · 3 years ago

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Anonymous asked: I loved your fantastic account of the battle of Waterloo and how each nation came to define the rest of the century for all the European countries in different ways. However what are your thoughts about the battle itself? Did Wellington win it or did Napoleon lose it? What were the turning points that you think determined the fate of the battle?

Thank you for reading and liking my previous post on Waterloo. I did heavily lean into studying ancient classical warfare when I was studying Classics but I only got into Napoleonic warfare because of a father who was (and still remains) big Napoleonic warfare military enthusiast. Through his keen eyes as a former serving military man, I also looked at the battle as a soldier might as well putting on my academic critical thinking cap. It’s a popular parlour game not just in Sandhurst but also in the officers’ mess (where those regiments actually fought at Waterloo) and around dinner tables - in my experience anyway.

I’ve always seen such speculative and counterfactual questions as an amusing diversion. I’ve never seriously looked at the detail until I came to France and unexpectedly interacted with Napoleonic scholars as well as soldiers (the cultured and historically well read ones at least) that forced me to think more about it. I’ve always been of the ‘if the Prussians hadn’t arrived in time to save Wellington’ school; and this was always enough to get me by in any conversation.

But my vanity was stung by interacting with one of my downstairs neighbours, a high decorated retired army general, with whom I played a weekly game of chess over a glass of wine during the Covid lockdown in Paris. He didn’t spare me as he knew so much detail about the battle. But a typical failing of French thinking is to pontificate around generalities rather than specific reasons. So for him it came down to pooh-poohing the generalship of Wellington (the rain saved him) and lauding the emperor (he had haemorrhoids and thus a bad day at the office). So rain and haemorrhoids were the decisive factors in determining the outcome of the battle of Waterloo.

It was clear I had to raise my game. So I’ve been reading more when I could.

I had recently finished reading a wonderful book ‘The Longest Afternoon: The 400 Men Who Decided the Battle of Waterloo’ by the Cambridge historian Brendan Simms. The book came out in 2015 but it’s been lying on my shelf for these past few years until I actually took this slim book to read on my one of my business trips.

The idea behind this short book is so superbly useful. It places to one side the huge, cinematic panorama of history and instead concentrates on one particular farmhouse, on one particular day: 18 June 1815. History is vivified, lifts itself off the page and into the mind, when a historian of Brendan Simm’s immense stature zooms in on the details - and here the details are compelling.

For the course of one day, 400 soldiers, wet, cold, in some cases hungover, who had bivouacked for the night in an abandoned farmhouse at La Haye Sainte, near a crucially strategic crossroads, found themselves staring down the massed barrels of Napoleon’s vanguard – and held them off. On June 18, 1815, Wellington established his position and sent one battalion and part of a second to the farmhouse under the command of Major Baring. Napoléon’s initial attack was a direct assault that surrounded the house and came near to breaking Wellington’s line; but it held, and the legendary charge of two British heavy cavalry brigades drove back the French.

This is a detailed account of the defence of La Haye Sainte, a walled stone farmhouse forward of Wellington’s centre. Its defenders were the King’s German Legion, which (despite the British army’s penchant for oddball names) was genuinely German. Britain harboured many German expatriates who detested Napoléon, a number augmented in 1803 when he occupied Hanover and disbanded its army. That very year two ambitious officers recruited the first members of the King’s German Legion, which grew into a corps of some 14,000 men and served with distinction at Copenhagen, Walcheren and in Spain before its apotheosis at Waterloo.

Ordered to capture the farmhouse, Marshal Michel Ney - commanding Napoléon’s left wing - obeyed but became preoccupied with his famously unsuccessful cavalry attack. Reminded of the order two hours later, he dispatched infantry that reached the house and set it on fire. The men inside controlled the blaze and continued to fight until Ney took personal charge of a furious assault that succeeded only when the defenders ran out of ammunition and withdrew, having held out for six hours. Had they not defended it so stoutly and if the farm had fallen any sooner then Napoleon would have been able to get at Wellington’s troops before his Prussian reinforcements arrived, and in all likelihood Waterloo would have been a French victory instead; it would now be the name of a train station in Paris rather than London.

I doubt there is a definitive answer to this question which is why certain people love arguing about it because it’s so open ended in terms of cause and effect. You can pick on any episodic event and hail that as the decisive turning point. It’s one reason why we are so fortunate to have so many well researched history books on the battle of Waterloo to replenish the issues for a newer generation to argue with past generations.

If I were to go beyond the ‘if the Prussians hadn’t arrived to save Wellington’ line then I would point to ten decisive turning points which in themselves might not have changed the outcome but taken together certainly influenced the final outcome of one of the most important and iconic battles in history.

Napoleon gives Marshal Davout a desk job

6 June 1815 – All commanders need a good chief of staff to ensure that their intentions are translated into clear orders. Unfortunately for Napoleon – as what is arguably one of the most decisive battles in European history loomed – his trusted chief of staff, Marshal Berthier, was no longer available. Berthier had sworn an oath of loyalty to Louis XVIII – and then fallen to his death from a window – so the job was given to Marshal Soult.

Soult was an experienced field commander but he was certainly no Berthier. Napoleon’s two main field commanders were also far from ideal. Emmanuel Grouchy had little experience of independent command. Michel Ney’s heroic command of the French rear-guard during the retreat from Moscow led Napoleon to dub him “the bravest of the brave”, but by 1815 he was clearly burnt out.

Worse still, when on 6 June Napoleon ordered his generals to assemble with their troops on the Belgian border he chose to leave behind Louis-Nicolas Davout, his ‘Iron Marshal’, as minister of war. The emperor needed someone loyal to oversee affairs at home but the decision not to take with him the ablest general at his disposal would deprive him of the one commander who might have made a difference.

Constant Rebecque ignores orders

15 June – In June 1815 Napoleon assembled 120,000 men on the Belgian border. Opposing him were 115,000 Prussians under Field Marshal Blücher and an allied force of about 93,000 men under Wellington. Faced with such odds, Napoleon’s best chance of victory was to get his army between his two enemies and defeat one before turning on the other. On 15 June his army crossed the frontier at Charleroi and headed straight for the gap between the two allied armies.

Wellington was taken completely by surprise: “Napoleon has humbugged me” he said. Uncertain what Napoleon’s intentions were, he ordered his army to concentrate around Nivelles, over 12 miles away from the Prussian position at Ligny. This would have left the two allied armies dangerously separated but fortunately for Wellington, a staff officer in the Dutch army, Baron Constant Rebecque, understood what was actually needed. He disregarded Wellington’s order and instead sent a force to occupy the key crossroads of Quatre Bras, much nearer to the Prussians.

D’Erlon misses the show

16 June – Two battles were fought on 16 June. While Marshal Ney took on Wellington’s army as it hurriedly tried to concentrate around Quatre Bras, Napoleon led the main French force against the Prussians at Ligny. Blücher’s inexperienced Prussians were given a severe mauling but despite this they managed to fall back in relatively good order.

This was partly due to a disastrous mix-up on the part of the French. Confusion over orders saw General D’Erlon’s corps instructed to leave Ney’s army at Quatre Bras and join the fighting at Ligny only to be recalled as soon as they got there. The result was that 16,000 Frenchmen who could have intervened decisively actually took part in neither battle.

Blücher stays in touch

17 June – Wellington succeeded in beating back Ney at Quatre Bras but Blücher’s defeat left the British general with a large French army on his eastern flank. He was forced to fall back northwards towards Brussels. The Prussians were retreating as well. Normally a retreating army tries to withdraw along its lines of communication (ie the route back to its base). Had the Prussians done this they would have headed eastwards. The two allied armies would then have been even further apart and Wellington would have been overwhelmed. But instead of doing that, the Prussians retreated northwards towards Wavre. It was to be a crucial move. The two allied armies stayed in contact and on 17 June Wellington was able to fall back to the ridge at Mont St Jean, and prepare to make a stand there until Blücher’s Prussians could come to his aid.

The weather takes a hand

17 June – The night before the battle was marked by a thunderstorm of biblical proportions. Rain lashed down, turning roads into quagmires and trampled fields into seas of mud.

It was a night of tremendous rain and cloudbursts. Wellington said that even in the monsoons in India, he’d never known rain like it. To wake up cold and damp, wet and terrified, then you have this slaughter in a very small space. By evening there were over 200,000 men struggling to kill each other within four square miles.

Private Wheeler of the 51st Regiment later wrote: “The ground was too wet to lie down… the water ran in streams from the cuffs of our Jackets… We had one consolation, we knew that the enemy were in the same plight.” Wheeler was right of course – the rain would inconvenience all three armies, not least the Prussians as they struggled along narrow country lanes to link up with Wellington.

It’s often said that Napoleon delayed starting the battle in order to allow the ground to dry out but the chief cause of the delay was probably the need to allow his units, many of whom had bivouacked some distance away, to take up their allotted places. Napoleon enjoyed a considerable advantage in artillery at Waterloo but this was lessened by the fact that the mud made it difficult to move his guns around and that cannonballs, normally designed to bounce along until they hit something, or someone, often disappeared harmlessly into the soggy ground. Macdonnell closes the gates

11:30am, 18 June – On 18 June the two armies prepared to do battle. Most of Wellington’s troops were sheltered from enemy fire on the reverse slope of the Mont St Jean ridge. The position was protected by three important outposts: a group of farms to the left, the farm of La Haye Sainte in front and the farmhouse of Hougoumont to the right.

At about 11.30am the French launched their first attack – an assault on Hougoumont. This soon developed into a battle within a battle as the French threw in ever more men in a bid to capture the vital chateau. They nearly succeeded: led by a giant officer nicknamed ‘the Smasher’, a group of French soldiers worked their way round to the rear of the chateau, forced open its north gate and burst inside.

James Macdonnell, the garrison commander, acted quickly. He gathered a group of men and they heaved the gate shut again. The French inside the chateau were then hunted down and killed. Only a young drummer boy was spared. Hougoumont was to remain in allied hands all day and Wellington later commented that the entire result of the battle depended on the closing of those gates.

Ney loses his head after his cavalry founders

1.30pm – The infantry of D’Erlon’s corps finally saw action as they attacked the left wing of Wellington’s army. As they reached the crest of the ridge they were met by the infantry of Sir Thomas Picton’s division. Picton, a foul-mouthed Welshman who rode into battle in a civilian coat and round-brimmed hat, was shot dead but his men stopped the French, who were then driven back by Wellington’s cavalry.

The next major French attack was very different. Ney unleashed his cavalry in a mass frontal attack, and thousands of Napoleon’s famous cuirassiers – big men in steel breastplates riding big horses – thundered up the hill. But Wellington’s infantry stayed calm. Forming squares, they presented in all directions a hedge of bayonets that no horse could be made to charge.

Ney needed to call the cavalry off or support them with infantry but he lost his head and threw more horsemen into the fray. When he abandoned these fruitless attacks, Wellington’s line was still unbroken, two hours had been wasted, and the Prussians were arriving in force.

The Prussians arrive

4.30pm – Blücher had promised to come to Wellington’s aid, and kept his word. Napoleon had detached nearly a third of his army under Grouchy to prevent the Prussians joining up with Wellington but Grouchy failed to do this and, by mid-afternoon, the first Prussian units were in action on the battlefield.

At about 4.30pm they launched their first attack upon the key village of Plancenoit near the rear of Napoleon’s main position. This savage battle would rage for over three hours. Faced with this, Napoleon was forced to send many of his remaining reserves to shore up his position – leaving him with precious few troops to exploit any success his troops might enjoy against Wellington.

Napoleon says no, and von Zeithen turns back

6.30pm – At about 6.30pm the French captured La Haye Sainte. Posting artillery and skirmishers around the farm, they unleashed a storm of shot, shell and musketry into Wellington’s exposed centre. The regiments there suffered horrendous casualties, but Wellington’s line held – just.

Ney asked for reinforcements to press home his advantage but Napoleon refused. Instead he sent troops to recapture Plancenoit which had just fallen to the Prussians. Von Zeiten’s Prussian I Corps arrived on the scene. These much-needed reinforcements were set to join Wellington when a Prussian aide de camp rode up with an order from Blücher instructing them to head south and support his troops at Plancenoit. Von Zeiten obeyed. Realising that Von Zeiten’s troops were desperately needed on the ridge, Baron von Müffling, Wellington’s Prussian liaison officer, galloped after Von Zeiten and pleaded with him to ignore this new order and stick to the original plan. The Prussian general turned back and took his place on Wellington’s left, enabling the duke to shift troops over to reinforce his crumbling centre. The crisis had passed.

Napoleon’s last roll of the dice ends in panic

7.30pm – With Plancenoit back in French hands the stage was set for the final act in the drama. At about 7.30pm Napoleon unleashed his elite imperial guard in a last desperate bid for victory. But it was too late – they were hopelessly outnumbered and Wellington was ready for them. His own troops had been sheltering from the French fire by lying down but when the two large columns of French guardsmen reached the crest of the ridge Wellington ordered his own guards to stand up. One British guardsman describes the scene: “Whether it was (our) sudden appearance so near to them, or the tremendously heavy fire we threw into them but La Garde, who had never previously failed in an attack, suddenly stopped.”

Meanwhile Sir John Colborne of the 52nd Light Infantry wheeled his regiment round to attack the flank of the first French column while General Chasse ordered his Dutch and Belgian troops forward against the other. Soon both French columns had withered away under the deadly fire. Their defeat led to widespread panic in the French army: amid cries of “La Garde recule” (“the Guard is retreating”) it dissolved into a disorderly retreat mercilessly harried by the Prussians. “The nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life,” as Wellington described the battle, was over.

This isn’t an exhaustive list but it will do.

Waterloo was a watershed moment for Europe, and indeed the world. The end of the Napoleonic Wars heralded a peace in Europe which was not broken until the outbreak of World War One in 1914. In the century following the Battle of Waterloo an increased respect developed for the figure of the soldier. True the Battle became mythologised in the nineteenth century and is now embedded in our cultural memory as one of the great British success stories.

We still celebrate Waterloo because it was a great British victory - even if we had a little bit of help from the Prussians. It embodied the British bulldog spirit and marked the moment we finally overcame Napoleon and his empire after a decade of being at war.

The ramifications from Waterloo and the Napoleonic Wars are still felt today in contemporary European politics. I think because of this the battle continues to fascinate and to court intense discussion and disagreement.

No doubt my French neighbour the retired army general and I will continue to stubbornly argue our differing viewpoints until the wine bottle empties. But we both agree that we would enjoy having dinner with Napoleon and talk about his military campaigns. I admire Napoleon a little more having read more and for living in France. He’d be a very amusing and stimulating companion.

In many ways, he was also an enlightened and intelligent ruler. His Code Napoleon is an extremely enlightened law code. At the same time this is a man who had a very, very low threshold for boredom. I think he was addicted to war.

General Robert E. Lee, at Fredericksburg said, “It is well that war is so dreadful, otherwise we would grow too fond of it.”

Napoleon would never have agreed with that. War was his drug. There’s no evidence that Wellington enjoyed war. He said after Waterloo, and I believe him, “I pray to God that I have fought my last battle.” He spent much of the battle saying to the men, “If you survive, if you just stand there and repel the French, I’ll guarantee you a generation of peace.” He thought the point of war was peace. And he sure gave not just Britain but also an entire European continent some respite from the spilling of blood on a battlefield.

Thanks for your question.

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weddestinations · 4 years ago

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Why You Should Have A Beach Wedding in 2021

When we think of beach weddings, the first thing that comes to our mind is a relaxed wedding venue overlooking the turquoise ocean and the couple walking down the aisle on the sandy beach. While it may be a simple and chilled out scenario in the West, when it comes to India, beach weddings are a whole other extravaganza.

“Even the most intimate beach weddings are “la affaire extraordinaire” and a thing of beauty.”

Compared to other wedding themes, it is the element of surprise and the uniqueness that makes a wedding by the shore such a pleaser.

If you thought a beach wedding was a tough task to organise, let us break down the details for you.

Beach, please!

India, with our unending shorelines gives us immense opportunities for a beach wedding. Here are your options as to where you can actually have the wedding.

Beach Resort: The many advantages of this option make it a clear first choice. With a resort attached to the beach, wedding planning becomes so much easier. Resorts usually have planners on-site and they are familiar with the themes and settings that accentuate the shoreline.

“Beach resorts usually have mandaps and pre-set wedding décor which can be customised to your theme conveniently.You can also make use of in-house catering for your lunch spread and with ample accommodation, your guests(especially the ones travelling from abroad) can relax and be ceremony-ready with ease.”

A destination beach: This option truly lives up to the name of a destination wedding. For example, if you are from Delhi, opt for a trip to South India and explore the beach properties here for your D-day. It will be an exciting change and will be akin to a family vacation. You can also push your budgets and go for a beach wedding in the exotic coasts of Amalfi, Hawaii or even the Maldives for an adventurous wedding.

A private beach:

This option is a killer-idea if you have a friend or family who owns a beach property. It will bring down your budget, will feel more like home and will give you a private beach all to yourself.(How we wish we had uncles who had a thing for beach homes!). Just remember to clean up and be courteous to them after the festivities.

Morning, noon or evening?

You may have your date set(check that it's not in the middle of the monsoon because you don't want to be drenched on the beach) but beaches in the summer can be scorching, so you might want to opt for a comfortable time for the ceremony for both you and your guests.

“We think early morning or an evening timeframe would be great, with a bias towards the evening so that the party can spill over to night!”

Do you need a wedding planner?

A beach event may sound easy and fuss-free, but to get those dreamy photos of fresh flowers, satin runners swaying in the wind, antique lamps leading the way to the aisle, fairy lights, and to take care of the minute-est details, you need to have a dedicated wedding planner.

“Select a planner who is familiar with beach weddings and have done it in the past, so that he can flawlessly translate what you envisioned with precision. “

Don’t shy away from experimenting with daring themes like “Marine madness” with anchors, conch shells, pearl detailing or the other end of the spectrum “Floral Fusion” with fresh flowers in red, pink and white to complement the golden sand and the rolling sea. You can even think about an eco-friendly wedding theme, starting with woven palm leaf entrances, wooden chairs, a rustic mandap with coir rope accents and DIY décor.

What to wear?

Swarovski studded lehengas or handcrafted saree may have been your dream D-day attire since childhood, but is it really right for a beach wedding? While it's completely ok to wear a lehenga to your seaside ceremony, you know it's going to be sandy and humid, so maybe think about a lighter or toned down look.

“A flowing chiffon gown is a best bet for a beach bash and they look glorious in photographs. But if you are really looking forward to wearing a big lehenga, go for bright colours. You can also change into something comfortable and soft for the celebrations later.“

You definitely don't want your Louboutins tiptoeing on the sandy beach and so we recommend flats or even juttis for the ceremony and the dance off later.

Decadent Decor

This is the most exciting part of having a beach wedding. Picking up themes is so much fun as you have many options to choose from. You can go rustic vintage with gold-toned wooden elements, pearl trims, white and gold seating arrangements and a royal mandap. On the other extreme, you can go for heavy fresh flower bouquets and elegant candles to mark the venue.

We absolutely love fresh flower décor in the open beach and what stunning photographs they make!

“Be sure not to mix too many colours and to stick to your colour theme. If you can, ask your family members to dress up in a colour palette that goes with your theme and we promise you, it will light up the event.”

Did someone say Food! The next best thing to the actual ceremony is the food. When you are on the coastline, you cannot go without trying some seafood specialties. Ask your wedding planner for the cuisines of the region and try them beforehand so that you know what you're getting into.

Although exotic is good, not everyone may enjoy it.

“Strike a balance and go for your typical lunch spread and spice it up with a speciality dish/dessert from the area.”

If you are in an exotic location like Fiji or Tuscany, we needn’t say but wine is a must.

The little things

The beach ambience is very different from your conventional venue and there are some steps that you can take to make everyone comfortable during the wedding ceremony.

Make sure that you have selected a time of the day for the ceremony that does not have harsh sun or chances of rain. Equip the venue with umbrellas in case things start going south.

Keep from the summer heat by providing cool drinks at regular intervals with a dash of lemon or a tropical fruit drink to keep them hydrated and in good spirits.

Make sure everybody has a seat at the venue.

Leave a footwear basket out so that guests can toss their shoes and head for the dance floor.

A lot of people are still apprehensive about having beach weddings. But we promise you, it is so much fun and it's not as difficult as you think. Beach weddings are the epitome of celebration and you can have a picturesque ceremony followed by a dip in the ocean!

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asisindia · 2 years ago

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Is Your Furniture Monsoon Ready? Here are a few tips from ASIS to help you do this!

The first monsoon shower is refreshing after the scorching heat of the long Indian summer. We all look forward to the drops of rain because they clean everything and make the planet look new and attractive. It’s pleasant to observe the rain from the comfort of our lovely homes when it’s raining outside. However, to appreciate the best of what the season has to offer while reducing the season’s occasional troubles, it’s a good idea to get your home ready for the season. To make these adjustments, you don’t need the help of experienced interior designers and decorators. These easy suggestions from ASIS India will help you in making your home Furniture monsoon-ready!

When we plan our home one of the major investments is furniture – ranging from the walls, flooring, and ceilings to the seating, tables, storage, modular kitchen cabinets, wardrobes…the list goes on and on!

While wood and ply are the primary materials that go into these, plywood is also used for decorative purposes such as wall cladding, fake ceilings, and wooden floors, all of which can give your home a warm vibe. Purchasing plywood is a sizeable expense, and it is this single investment that decides the longevity of your furniture / furnishing. As a result, it is critical to devote time to selecting the best plywood furniture to maximize the value of both plywood and time. After investing so much of your precious time and money allowing the monsoons to create havoc in your home, is obviously not a good idea.

Here are some suggestions from ASIS India for your furniture.

1. Keeping wooden furniture in good condition during the monsoon can be difficult. Pesticide deodorant and camphor or naphthalene balls, which are moisture absorbers, are some of the best ways to maintain such furniture.

2. Keep the moisture out: Upholstered furniture tends to attract moisture from the walls, causing the wood to rot. To avoid damage during the rainy season, pull your sofas, beds, wardrobes, and cupboards six inches away from the walls. When the rain stops, open the windows to let in as much light as possible, which will help to keep the rooms dry. Using a pesticide deodorant, such as camphor or naphthalene balls, to absorb moisture, They’ll also keep termites and other pests out of your clothes and wardrobe. If you prefer something more natural, neem leaves or cloves can be used in the same way.

3. Use a humidifier: Humidifiers are an excellent investment for controlling temperature and humidity. Having control over humidity levels at home would extend the life of your furnishings.

4. Wet cloths should never be used to clean your home’s furniture. Instead, clean and dry wiping cloths are recommended. Furthermore, during the monsoon, dust should not be left unattended because it tends to attach to wooden goods.

5. Apply a coat of lacquer or varnish at least once every two years, depending on the polish of the furniture, to fill the pores and prolong its longevity by preventing the wood from swelling.

As India’s leading manufacturer and provider of laminates, plywood, MDF, and particle boards, we at ASIS India take pride in being at the forefront of harnessing state-of-the-art technology in all aspects of our organization. The expertise in furniture at ASIS India has been built over the last 3 decades+ in an old-fashioned way – by doing it ourselves!

Our superior-quality plywood that meets IS 303 regulations. Made with hardwood veneers and bonded with Amino Resin for MR grade, this plywood is calibrated for consistent thickness throughout. Moisture, termites, and borer resistance are all high. MR Grade Plywood is ideal for all interior applications that require both durability and cost-effectiveness.

We manufacture the highest quality pre-laminated and plain particle boards to meet your specific needs. Our Grade I boards are most suited for high-humidity applications, whereas our Grade II boards are best suited for interior use. We can accommodate diverse size and application needs with great finesse because of our knowledge and usage of cutting-edge European technology. Our innovative impregnation line, together with our in-house resin manufacture, serves to set us apart from the competition. Our particle boards meet BIS standards and come with the ECO MARK quality seal.

Our laminates are Scratch and abrasion-resistant. When compared to other laminates on the market, the wide and exquisite variety of ASIS laminates stands out for their superior colorfastness and bonding qualities.

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ikixmy3d-blog · 6 years ago

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TOP 10 PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR DIWALI - UNDER 4000/-

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hellodreamcareindia · 4 years ago

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Tips on how to decorate a bookshelf!

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When you select your shelf to induces a home, you wish to find out your fashion ahead. Or would you wishes to a ditch that, and choose a wizardly ladder bookshelf? No mattering suits your temperament and also the general form of your front to room decoration, deliver that shelf home.

Focus on ergonomics

A shelf shouldn’t solely look fantastic, however, conjointly must be smart. Taking note of a bookshelf's utility is important if painting it. swing heavier books on the shelves as an example helps more improve the balance of the article of furniture. To boot, you ought to make certain the shelf is placed within the ideal height therefore no strains are caused by your neck or shoulders while victimization it.

Keep space in your head

Make sure your shelf isn't too massive for the area wherever you're keeping it. You’ve ought to be sure the shelf and its contents work well with other decoration things within the realm or it will appear odd nonetheless superb it.

Keep it festive

A monsoon-themed shelf or shelf that's rather lit throughout Diwali, can keep the guests talking concerning the shelf throughout the year.

Proceed to Obtain a color motif

Notice the {colors} inside the realm and opt for colors that will complement them if choosing figurines on the shelf. It’s conjointly attainable to color-code your books and organize them consequently for an impressive vogue.

Group the displays based on size

Don’t simply prepare the books to support their elevation, however, to boot the figurines. Watch that collectible have the particular same measurements and build collections of them and show them that approach for a neater look.

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bscplinfra · 4 years ago

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4 Ideas To Decorate Your Home For Monsoon

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Being cooped at home in summer was slightly unconventional. Now the option of stepping out during the rains is close to none, given the current scenario. So, what can you do? Take advantage of the situation and give your home a seasonal upgrade with a monsoon makeover. As gloomy skies and musky smells envelop your home, this is your chance to add a bit of cheer to combat the dullness of the season without burning a hole in your pocket.

Small elements and curios underline monsoon home décor and turn your entire house into a vibrant and positive space. Here are four home décor ideas India’s houses need to look and stay fresh this rainy season.

#1. Light Up Every Corner

A dark ambience adds to the gloomy atmosphere outside during monsoon. While centred lighting is perfect during most seasons, it may not be the brightest idea to have dark corners in the house. Place floor lamps in the corners of your home to get rid of the shadows and illuminate the entire space.

#2. Keep Your Senses Alive

It is one of those monsoon décor ideas that let you play with your senses, whether it’s the sound, smell, or touch. Bringing a fresh vibe to the interiors of your home is essential during monsoon. You can use comfortable throws and rugs on your chairs and sofas to make it cosy, and curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and your favourite book.

You can place fragrant candles, diffusers, or floating candles to get rid of the damp smell the rains bring with it. Besides, it makes your space look inviting and alluring. Also, if you don’t already have a wind chime, hang one near your window or in the balcony as it produces a beautiful melody to complement the pitter-patter of the raindrops, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

#3. Throw In Some Colours

If your house has predominantly white walls, add a splash of colour to every room in your home. You can either paint one of the walls with a different colour or accentuate the furniture with bright-coloured cushion covers and throws. Pick yellows, greens, pinks, and orange instead of blues. You can even experiment with the setting by adding some bold prints to your home décor. Bright colours and prints draw the freshness of nature inside your home.

#4. De-clutter & Go Minimal

If the furniture in your house is stacked up one after the other, it’s time for you to de-clutter. The furniture layout should be such that it provides enough breathing space for the room and doesn’t attract moisture. So, keep the furniture away from the windows and the doors, and spaced as far apart from each other. It will avoid the growth of fungi and bacteria in a moist environment.

Although these home décor ideas are a great way to welcome the rains, you can only attempt to refurbish your home if it is your own. Real estate developers and builders like BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd have come up with projects across the cities of Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad with residences where you can embrace just the kind of lifestyle you’ve been looking to lead.

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poojashettyuniverse · 6 years ago

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What makes Pune a great place to live

Pune is a vibrant part of Maharashtra, one that welcomes people from all across the nation. Around every corner in Pune, you can find something new to see or do. It is no wonder then that many consider living in Pune. Whether one looks at property in Mamurdi or the largely populated Koregaon Park, Pune is a hot favourite when it comes to millennials who want to live the urban life. While everyone is aware of the IT hubs and the education institutions that Pune has to offer, there are somethings that make Pune a special place.

Let’s recount these enjoyable things to do in Pune that make it a great residential destination:

1. Aga Khan Palace

Pune has maintained its historical sites like no other city. The respect for the past is imbibed in every Punekar and thus, these important destinations are a sight to behold. The Aga Khan Palace built in 1892 has been converted into a museum with pictures and memorabilia from the pre-Independence phase.

2. Osho Ashram

Anyone who knows Pune, knows about the Osho Ashram. The beautiful 32-acre ashram is considered the best retreat for Meditation and Yoga in the region. Anyone can identify this Ashram by the presence of the iconic maroon robes that are adorned by the disciples of Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain. Regardless of your thoughts and ideas, the ashram is open for everyone who can come and learn more about their teachings.

3. Karla Caves

Located about 40 kilometres from the city, these caves that date back to the 2nd century BC represent the golden period of Buddhism in India. What’s more? These beautiful caves decorated with animal figures carved out of stone make for a beautiful sight to take in.

4. Sinhagad Fort

Popularly known as the ‘Lion’s Fort’, this fort was crucial to protect the city of Pune. Today, however this is a lovely vantage point of the city and makes for a great trek during the monsoon season.

5. Food!

This deserves a place of its own in the article. Pune is known for its lip-smacking food. Right from the iconic German Bakery to the original Burger King, Pune has food of all kinds that satisfy cravings across the board. Let’s take a quick look at some of the must-haves when you’re in the city:

Ø Shrewsbury Biscuits by Kayani Bakery

Anyone even passing by Pune, makes sure to stop at this popular bakery to parcel these flavourful biscuits. This place is always full, but the biscuits are worth the wait.

Ø SPDP at Vaishali

The sev puri dahi puri, fondly called SPDP is a favourite across generations for many Punekars who will vouch for its taste.

Ø Puran Poli at Poona Guest House

The great Maharashtrian thali is a sight to behold and there is no other place than the Poona Guest House to devour this. Of course, the puran polis are the icing on the cake!

Ø Keema Pav at Goodluck Café

This is not just a dish; it is a part of history! Situated close to the film institute, this café is almost always running at its full capacity. So, be prepared to wait for your favourite plate of deliciousness.

There you have it! Multiple reasons that make Pune a city that you would love to live in. If you’re looking for homes a little away from the crowded central region then upcoming projects in Mamurdi and Wagholi are worth exploring.

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kelloggwrites · 8 years ago

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To Tour or Not to Tour

A Travel Journal Series

By Bonnie Kellogg

When I consider the aspects of travel that I most enjoy, reasons why I get on a plane as often as I can and transport myself to places unfamiliar, I conclude that my motives are threefold: First, I enjoy breaking away from the daily grind and crave new experiences. Second, I learn so much! One of the best things about traveling is how it changes your point of view and expands your perception of the world. Finally, and most true to form, I have wanderlust.

My usual means to satisfy wanderlust is to simply go somewhere—anywhere—and quite literally stroll around, exploring at my whim and leisure. So when my friend, Virginia, had the idea of going on a trip to India, a place I’ve wanted to see for sometime, I said yes before we worked out any of the details. Then she told me she had already looked into tours. Having never gone on a tour, and given my MO when it comes to traveling, I was a bit uncertain if that was the way to go. We discussed itineraries and, ultimately, concluded it was the perfect method of travel for two females whose goal was to see as much of the country as possible in a couple of weeks.

Upon arriving in Mumbai, it becomes apparent to me at once that there will be no easing into the place, no dipping my toe in the waters to test its temperature before diving in. Rather, I’m pulled straight into the vortex that is India and its 1.3-billion populous.

Broken down, the country is comprised of warm people, vibrant colors, aromas of varying appeal, confronting poverty, hypnotic architecture, a vast history, and captivating spirituality. India, it seemed to me, was bursting at the seams. It’s too much, all at once, when you’re not used to it. But, as it turns out, it would be a good initiation for the days to come. It was time to leave on our first organized excursion, and this frenetic energy would carry over to the tour itself — a tour that I dubbed the Fast & Furious Tour of India.

It takes us to six different cities and a national park where we go on safari. After Mumbai, we travel to Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Panna National Park, Varanasi, and Dehli. In each city we visit the sights that draw the usual masses; museums, palaces, forts, places of worship, parks, and in Agra, the most famous of monuments: The Taj Mahal. Incredible! We take three flights, two long coach rides, and a train ride. We arrange wake-up calls, keep our bags organized and ready to go, and seem to have a strictly regimented timeframe at each locale. The tour is, well, fast and furious, as I’ve said.

When at last I reach my hotel, I take a few minutes to decompress before joining Virginia on the pool deck for a cocktail. One last respite before we set out on our journey. The next day we meet our guide and fellow travel companions and then set off on a city tour, where even a simple bus ride turns into an epic adventure. Driving on the streets of India is an art form, and not for the faint of heart.

We see the contrast between the affluent and the needy throughout our tour—you can’t miss it—from the slums and Dhobi Ghat to South Mumbai’s multi-million dollar properties. Disparity abounds. As always, the architecture draws me in. My favorite was the spectacular Gothic beauty Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly known as Victoria Train Station), with its stone domes, turrets, and multiple decorative arches.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai

We visit the Prince of Wales Museum and then Mani Bhawan, a guesthouse turned museum, dedicated to the life and works of Gandhi. The next day it is a boat trip to Elephanta Island, the carved rock archeological site constructed in the mid-5th century and into the 6th. Then we’re off to the state of Rajasthan and the picturesque city of Udaipur.

We putt along Lake Pichola to our accommodation, the gorgeous Lake Palace Hotel, which is situated in the center of the man-made fresh water lake. The rulers of the day used this palace as their summer home. I fell in love with it at first sight: its marble architecture, lush courtyards and fountains, and scenic view over Udaipur. What a place!

The next day we tour the City Palace, built by Maharana Udai Singh and his successor Maharanas over the next 400 years.

Pichola Lake, Udaipur

On our last day in gorgeous Udaipur we visit two temples, Eklingji, dedicated to Shiva, and the deserted temple called Nagda, constructed in honor of Lord Vishnu.

Our whirlwind travel itinerary speeds along to the state capital, the famous pink city, Jaipur. Here we tour two sections of the City Palace: the Mubarak Malal, which displays a good collection of textiles, including costumes worn by the royal family as well as Kashmiri pashminas and silk saris, and then Hawa Mahal, know as Palace of the Winds.

Built next to the women’s chambers in the City Palace, this unique 5-storey sandstone structure, with its 953 windows patterned with intricate lattice work, was built to allow the royal ladies to view the streets below without being noticed.

Palace of the Winds, Jaipur

After, we’re whisked off to Amber Fort and the gardens at Amber Fort. The reddish-pink sandstone structure, adorned with intricate doors and windows, is laid out on four levels, each with its own courtyard. It was built on the hill above the town of Amer, just outside of Jaipur, and served as home for the Rajput Maharajas and their families. It’s a gorgeous view up here and an interesting site to visit.

The next morning we leave Jaipur and spend the day driving to the most celebrated symbol of love in the world, the Taj Mahal. Now, I’m not one of those women who fall over themselves upon hearing a story about undying affection, but this one is rather special and even I can appreciate the sentiment behind it. As always, though, it’s the architecture that has me most intrigued; the four pillars at each corner of the structure, the marble arches, the perfectly round central dome, topped with the sacred Hindu pinnacle, and the marble inlay ornamentation. It’s beautiful!

Lighting is everything, we’re told. In keeping with that theory, we make our first visit to the site in late afternoon as the sun is setting over Agra. The ivory-white marble glistens under the sun. I expect that some of the glints of light come from the 28 different kinds of rare stones and metals used in the inlay details of this stunning monument. We make our second and final visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise the next morning. The verdict: it’s just as beautiful as it was at sunset.

Our last item on the agenda is a visit to the Agra Fort before catching our train the following morning and setting off to our next destination, Jhansi and into the Panna National Park. We board a coach and are given fair warning that the ride will be a rough one; the monsoons have washed out a stretch of the road, turning our luxury coach trip into a long amusement park ride. We arrive and check into our remote wilderness accommodations, a little green around the gills but otherwise intact.

The next morning, after a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast over excited chatter about the day to come, we eagerly head out on safari in hopes to spot the forest’s top predator, the Bengal Tiger. Despite Panna National Park being declared as one of the tiger reserves of India in 1994 and it falling under a National Protection Act entitled Project Tiger, by 2009 the entire tiger population had been wiped out by poachers, and it had been done with the collusion of the very forest department officials hired to watch over them. In the years since, efforts have been made to replace the population by relocating tigers from other reserves around the country. Altogether, four tigers (two male and two female) were relocated, established their territory, and bore cubs, bringing the population to 14 in total.

After a couple of hours on safari, we have seen a number of animals, including the Sambar and Spotted Deer, gazelle, the small jungle cat known as the Caracal, vultures, and a number of exotic bird species. As the day comes to an end, it’s becoming less likely we will see a tiger. By sunset all safari jeeps must leave the national park. With just under an hour to go, and despite their low numbers and elusive nature, we get word of a tiger sighting from another jeep. The naturalists communicate its whereabouts to one another. We race across the forest over dirt trails. Several jeeps converge on the cliff’s edge. Everyone jumps out. The naturalist points to the valley below, and then we all squint in the direction of his index finger. Way down, in the gorge beneath us, the tiger lies on a rock by the river, his half eaten meal of what may have been a deer spread on the ground next to him. It’s a long, long way and only those with a better camera lens get a proper photo. We stay for 30 minutes and then it’s time to go. I’m happy to have seen him in spite of the distance.

Next, we travel onto Varanasi and this is where things get rough for me. I actually thought about wrapping up this travel story without ever mentioning what happened at the tail end of my trip, but since its impact affects me to this day, it seemed insincere to omit such a significant event.

As the trip was coming to an end—we had four days left—I abruptly became ill. On the River Ganges I suddenly felt flushed and woozy. I was quick to chalk it up as my reaction to the highly sensitive funeral rituals that were going on around me, but upon my return to the hotel my fever only got worse. Over the next four days, including on a flight from Varanasi to Dehli, I continued to fight a severe fever and nausea. I was lucky to have had travel companions on our tour who were nurses and worked to get my fever down. In Dehli, I saw a doctor who prescribed medication.

When my fever finally broke, I had a short window of time in which I felt just well enough to fly home. After 20 hours of traveling, with my pal, Virginia, who had changed her flight to accompany me, we arrived in Vancouver. I was exhausted and feeling worse than ever so I went into the hospital. After much testing and several weeks back at home and in bed I was diagnosed with a viral tropical fever known as Chikungunya.

Today, six weeks later, I am recovering and well enough to two-finger type this travel story. For my friends, my getting sick seems to have outshone the whole trip. The first thing they want to know is: “Do I regret going to India?”

When I think about all the places we visited, all the sights where we left our footprints, albeit sometimes at a breakneck pace, I’m left with fond memories of the country, its people, and the group that I traveled with on this journey. So when they ask me if I regret having gone, the answer is no. For me, India was an adventure I’m glad I undertook.

I must admit, at times it struck me as strange way to travel, tailing our guide from one locale to the next. But, in the end, I concluded the following: For Virginia and me, an organized tour was the best way to see India. Fitting in all the cities and attractions that we visited in a 16-day period is miraculous, and we could never have achieved that on our own. However, I don’t see myself taking a tour like this again. The pace was too feverish-no pun intended-and the tour too structured. It left no room for spontaneity. In spite of all we did, all we saw and experienced, at my core, traveling to me still means to simply wander. Ah, freedom!

Photos by Bonnie Kellogg

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thevueindiatours · 5 years ago

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5 UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN SOUTH INDIA

Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama had landed on the shores of Calicut, a small town by the coast of Kerala in 1498 and became the first modern European to set foot on the Indian plains. He was so enchanted by the natural and cultural riches of South India that he never went back.

And just like Mr. Vasco, many travelers come to South India and fall in love with its grand festivals, its warm and friendly people and the hidden gems of culture and heritage that you chance upon at almost every corner.

With its majestic hills, luscious forests, and breathtaking beaches, our South India tour package includes these unique experiences to make your trip unforgettable.

WATER SPORTS & AYURVEDA IN KERALA

The spectacular beaches in Kerala are famous for their adventure water sports

The Marari beach in Mararikulam is just 11 kilometers from the famous Alleppey backwaters. This beach is famous for its water sports options, including water skiing, sea surfing, parasailing, and deep-sea fishing.

You can also find the same experience at Varkala beach in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) with the added bonus of its world famous Ayurveda resorts and massage centers.

ELEPHANT SAFARI IN TROPICAL RAINFORESTS

Dense tropical rainforests make the flora and fauna of South India diverse and rich. The forest cover in South India is spread mostly across the Western and Eastern Ghats mountain ranges.

Known to be home to one of the largest number of tigers and elephants, the Periyar National Park boasts of being home to many endangered species.

Set on the banks of rivers Periyar and Pamba, this national park offers the lifetime experience of elephant safari where visitors ride elephants to spot specimens of the 300 mammal species, 40 reptile species, 160 insect species, 250 bird species, and 40 fish species found in the tiger reserve.

DRAW A ‘POKKALAM’ AT THE ONAM FESTIVAL

Alongwith its majestic landscapes and mythology, South India also offers a unique yet diverse cultural pot-boiler. The festivals in South India are vibrant and opulent.

Most of these festivals are dedicated to the arrival of new crops during the harvest season in the monsoons months of August and September. Onam, which marks the advent of the harvest season, is the most celebrated festival in the state of Kerala.People wear traditional dresses and paint colourful decorations called pokkalams in front of their houses.

COUNT SCULPTURES AT ANCIENT TEMPLES

India is a land of devout worshippers. The idea of God is perceived as a friend, a mentor, a source of immeasurable joy and strength by many Indians. South India is especially remembered for its grand architectures devoted to the Hindu deities.

India is famous for its divine abodes and what makes the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli, dedicated to the reclining form of Lord Vishnu, so special is the fact that it’s the largest temple in the country. It is said that the temple hosts more than 33,000 sculptures of Hindu deities. See if you can count them all!

WITNESS ANCIENT INDIAN MARTIAL ARTS

You may have seen Karate and Kung Fu or heard of Judo. But, did you know that India has also got its very own ancient form of martial arts that’s way older than its Chinese counterparts? Dating back over 2,000 years, Kalaripayattuoriginated from Kerala.

This technically challenging form of martial arts is practiced everyday at the Kadathanadan Kalari Center in Thekkady, Kerala.

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