The most Costliest Hotel Room in the World - "Royal Penthouse Suite", President Wilson Hotel, Geneva

The "Numero 1" costliest hotel in the world is the President Wilson Hotel Royal Penthouse suite (Entire top floor of the hotel has this suite rooms) which costs $53,000 per night stay.

The door and window specially build of bullet proof and a terrace view through over the city, Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

It is accessible by private evaluator. It has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms with mosaic marble floor. It also has fully equipped cocktail lounge with the view of water fountain, and can accommodate total of 40 peoples.

The name of this suite has been recently changed from Imperial Suite to the Royal Penthouse Suite. The hotel stuff give full ensure of the guest safety as the Imperial suite is the world top security hotel ever.

These rooms are mainly  reserved for celebrities and traveling head of state like Microsoft (MSFT) Chairman Bill Gates and Virgin Founder Richard Branson as well as heads of state such as former President Bill Clinton and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

JUMBO KING……An Indian Success Story towards food chain...

Jumbo King, the brand for Vada Pav, started its journey on 23^rd August 2001. Jumbo King was founded by Dheeraj Gupta & Reeta Gupta; the couple is the key members in functioning all areas of Jumbo King Pvt. Ltd. 

Dheeraj Gupta was inspired by western models and thus applying it to Indian food. Gupta exclaimed that, “Vada Pav was the obvious food choice as Mumbaikars love it”. He ensures to serve Indian burger (Vada Pav) in hygienic and edible manner. 

Today, Jumbo King has 43 outlets across Mumbai, Baroda and Ahmadabad.  It serves 40,000 customers in a day across its stores. Jumbo King plans to open 250 stores in this fiscal year. 

On being asked to Mr. Gupta about his USP, he said that Jumbo King targets for a new customer and develops faith among existing customers through hygiene and quality service. He also ensures that his vendors purchase spices and ingredients from certified companies. 

Jumbo king offers about 16 varieties of Vada Pav with four recipes- Butter, Cheese, Grill and Brown Bread. Few Jumbo King Menus are Butter Jumbo King, Grill Jumbo King, Butter Cholle Jumbo King, Butter Schezwan Jumbo King, etc. 

The business development team targets at increasing the number of outlets by ensuring a new outlet to be opened as fast as possible, for which they do a strong survey and ensure that the outlet is in the best possible area, whereas Marketing looks after the media, promotions, branding etc.

Mini Kitchen...... designed by a New Zealand Company..........

This Mini Kitchen is created by the New Zealand company Compact Concepts. It just occupies an area of only 1.8 square meters and includes everything you might need for in the kitchen , such as Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave oven, Coffee maker, Electric stove and Sink. 

Also there is a great choice of colors and additional accessories.

Katrina Kaif…… New Brand Ambassador for Ethiad Airways…..

Ethiad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the signing of Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, as their new brand ambassador. Having won numerous national and international awards, Katrina Kaif has greatly contributed to the Indian film Industry.

Ethiad Airlines and Katrina Kaif will work on a series on initiatives to promote the airlines in India and around the world. Ethiad recently launched a video with Katrina Kaif dancing in the airline’s First Class lounge in Abu Dhabi. The video was directed by Famous choreographer Farah Khan. This video is also distributed to the social networking sites like YouTube.

Ethiad’s key markets include the United Arab Emirates, United States and The United Kingdom.

Ethiad Airways chief commercial officer, Peter Baumgartner said, “Our partnership with Katrina Kaif will help build Ethiad’s brand name globally and further introduce our world class products and services across India and to Indian communities around the world”.

Katrina Kaif, Ethiad’s New Brand Ambassador said, “I have always loved flying with Ethiad and I am extremely honored to work closely with the world’s leading airline.”

Ethiad Airways is all set to launch flights to its eighth destinations in India and 66^th destination worldwide. On January 1, 2011, Ethiad will commence with four flights every week to Bangalore.

James Hogan, CEO of Ethiad Airways said, “We are delighted to launch our new service to Bangalore and to serve our customers in Karnataka”.

(Courtesy to Tourism India………)

Trends in Naturally Colouring the Food across the Globe……………

In today’s scenario, consumer is attracted to the food by is colour as it is associated with the quality and freshness of food, so consumers select food products based on an attractive colour. The market survey says that natural colours now make up 31% of the colouring market compared to synthetic colour with 40%. 

Many international organizations are finding solutions for replacing synthetic colours with natural stable colours which are cost effective too.

Why do we need Colouring the food products?

• To give an attract appearance to the food stuffs for making more appetite.
• To restore original appearance of the food, but most of the time natural colours are destroyed by heat & subsequent storage.
• To ensure uniformity of colour balance in food
• To serve as visual indication of food quality
• To meet consumer’s expectations

There are two ways of adding colour to food, such as in synthetic or natural form. Synthetic dyes do not occur in nature and have to be manufactured artificially. These colours exhibit good tolerance towards heat, light and chemical influences. 

Natural colours are obtained from the food ingredients itself, but usage of this has utmost importance. For example-

Turmeric - This gives bright yellow in colour due to the colour pigment known as “Curcuminoids”.

Beta Carotene - gives orange yellow colour to the food products. It is a precursor to vitamin A.

Paprika- is extracted from the pod of capsicum annum or paprika. They provide bright orange to red orange colours to the food.

Beetroot juice- It is obtained by pressing beets and subsequent concentration process. It is rich in sugar, minerals and protein too.

Caramel – it is obtained by heating sugars.

Future scope for food colours: -

Since there are negative aspects of artificial colours existent as Side effects, hence natural colours are taking center stage. Also natural colour provides scope for healthy lifestyles.

(Courtesy to Food & Beverage News……)

My Last Day at T. John College………

Finally the day has come when I have to say good bye to T. John College, Bangalore. It is being long journey in T. john College since four and half years approximately.

I joined this College in the year 2006, June 23 as a Lecturer. I didn’t realize that I will serve to this institution for more years, but it just happened. Day by day I involved myself in academic and administrative activities. 

I saw four final year batches of students to pass out from T. John College. So many of them were placed in prestigious organizations like Taj Group of Hotels, ITC Group, Sheraton Group, Leela, Le Meridian, The Oberoi Group, Golden Chariot, Jet Airways, Carnival Cruiselines, etc.

While recollecting my memory I feel satisfied that for this college I gave my level best in all the circumstances. I have learnt a lot from each and everyone. I achieved so many fame in this college, few of them are: - 

• Become Certified ISO Auditor.
• Was the T. John College ISO Coordinator.
• Awarded as Best Teacher in 2009-2010.
• Had been AICTE coordinator.
• Had been in Associate NAAC coordinator.
• Was the in charge of making University affiliation report & LIC Report

I have learnt so many lessons from my colleagues (whether good or bad), out of them one had great impression in my life and who taught me how to control my anger, how to lead from front, how to be perfect in all work, etc. All those are helping me to lead my way to success.

I believe in one Quote said by someone, “It is true that only people who are jealous of you & below standards comment on you and the one who is above you, just smiles at your mistakes”…….

So go on performing consistently, if you someone criticizes it means you are far ahead of them, if someone smiles at your faults try to rectify your mistakes, success will surely come to your feet……

 

An Experience of NAAC Peer Team visit to T. John College….

On 18^th and 19^th October 2010, a Peer Team of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) visited our College for Re-accreditation process. It was a wonderful experience for me being part of the entire process led by NAAC Peer Team members.

The team was headed by Prof. Basudev Barman, Chairperson, Dr. V. L. Maheshwari, Member and Dr. M. D. Jahagirdar, Member Coordinator. All the above NAAC peer team members were from various states other than Karnataka.

I had been witnessed of each and every aspects of their evaluation process. We, the NAAC Core team members (comprising myself, Mrs. Mohini Bhat, Mr. Rajesh Naik, Dr. Anuradha Arya, Dr. Nilanjana Basu, Dr. George Easaw, Mrs. Shikha Tiwari, Prof. H. G. Rajshekhara) of T. John College prepared the necessary ground work already in advance for smooth conducting of the entire inspection.

On completion of the inspection, NAAC Chairperson handed over the report to our Principal Dr. George Easaw during exit meeting, hope we will get the much needed “A” Grade (results to be declared by first week of November).

 This experience is like a feather to my hat. 

Smoking...........A dangerous addiction towards death.......

“Smoking is injurious to health”….a statutory warnings you can find on every Cigarette Packet, in spite of that also some people love smoking.

Nicotine present in tobacco spoils the lungs while smoking. Smokers do not realize the adverse effects of smoking while in the early stages, but when it becomes as addiction, smoking shows its original colour in forms of various diseases.  

Every word of “CIGARETTE” is the sign of diseases: -

C : Cancer

I : I.H.D.

G : Gastric Ulcer

A : Atheroclerasis

R : Respiratory Disease

E : Emphysema

T : Thromboembalic Disease

T : Tuberculosis Relopse

E : Eye Disease

Smoking kills you before your real death, so keep yourself away from Smoking and also from me.

Remember…..Smoker never wins their life..........

Durga Puja, the most famous festival of Bengalis………..

Durga Puja, the most famous festival of the Bengalis, all over the world each and every Bengali celebrates their heart's joise connecting with family, friends and relatives.

Durga Puja is an occasion which is enriched by the familiar sound of Dhak, an array of “Dhunuchi Nachh”, the mild fragrance of “Shiuli Flower”, all these gives a happily romantic touch to every Bengali’s heart.

Goddess Durga is a form of “Sakti” worshiped for her gracious as well as terrifying aspect. She represents the infinite power of the universe and is a symbol of a female dynamism.

There are endless aspects of Devi Durga described in the Puranas. In her ten arms, she holds Sword, Conch, Discus, Rosary, Bell, Winecup, Shielf, Bow, Arrow, & Spear. She is called by various other names, such as “Singhabahini”, “Parvaty”, “Kali”, “Ambika”.

Durga Puja festival is also celebrated with different names in various parts of India. In Bengal, Durga Pooja is also known as Maayer Pujo (worship of the Mother), Akalbodhan (untimely awakening of Durga), Durgotsab (festival of Durga). This festival is also called Navratri Puja in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Delhi. It is celebrated as Kullu Dussehra in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

During Durgapuja, a bhog (Puja Prasadam) is offered to all devotees who come and have Darshana to Goddess Durga. The Bhog consists of yummy stuffs like Khichdi, Aloo Sabzi, Beguni (Bringal Pakoda), Tomato Chutney with Khejur, and finally finished with Rasogolla.

Here are few moments captured in my camera during Durganavami in the pandal of Rajajinagar & Malleswaram in Bangalore. Apart from these two there are few other places in Bangalore like Koramangla, Jaynagar, Ulsoor (this year they have shifted to Palace Ground) where Durgapuja is celebrated. The Bengalis of these areas have established their associations since long back and they celebrate their favourite occasions like Durgapuja, Kalipuja, and Saraswatipuja every year….

In-flight Entertainment Services in various Airlines..........

Every business class flight offers unique facilities for their passengers. Some popular business class flights are Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, etc.

Various facilities are offered as In-flight services. In-flight entertainment includes screen entertainment, interactive games and CD-quality audio, in addition it also has in-seat laptop connection and telephone which allows you to be in touch with colleagues, friends and family.

For example, Lufthansa Airlines offers In-flight entertainment program in its Business Class category as news, movies and music, monitor and laptop connection making long-haul business class flights a real pleasure. Ergonomic seats of long haul fleet provide adjustable backrest height, folding wings seats for extra head support while resting or sleeping.

So....... here are quick views of few in-flight luxury services in various international flights...........

A Visit to Mysore Infosys Campus……..

Infosys campus in Mysore, Karnataka is one of the best campuses in the world with adequate facility offered to the Trainees and others. We had a visit to Infosys campus on 07^th August 2010, where all faculty members of T. John Group of Institutions got opportunity to see the Infosys campus in Mysore. 

Mysore Infosys campus is the No. 1 Infosys Campus in the world. It spreads over huge area, in which approximately 25,000 trainees are employed to have on the job training. 

Each and every aspects of this Organization is maintained in perfect way. 

A Trip to Shivanasamudra waterfall with my Students……..

Shivanasamudra is popularly known as “Shimsa”, it is situated in Karnataka, 60 kilometer away from Mysore and approximately 148 kilometer from Bangalore. 

Shivanasamudra has two waterfalls in two sides, one known as “Gaganachukki” and another one is “Barachukki”. The water fall is from the river Kaveri. On the down side of the place there is a Hydral Power Generation station belonging to Karnataka state. There is no entry for tourists to see this place. This hydral power plant is the first in Asia.

One must visit the falls to enjoy the nature’s scenic beauty.

There is generally no provision for tourists to get into the water of Gaganachukki waterfalls, but one must enjoy the flows of Barachukki waterfalls, not at the center where water flow is more. Instead tourists can enjoy an adventurous bathing in the sides of the Barachukki waterfalls, where the water flow pressure is relatively less in volume compare to the center one, but overall it is a beautiful creation of nature.

From Shivanasamudram, you can visit the place called Thalekad at the banks of Kavery. Thalekad is famous for temples submerged in sand and the main temple. The distance between Shivanasamudram and Thalakad is 35 Kms.

I had a trip to these places (third time for me) with my students Shatakshi, Susheel, Irslan, Anwar, Quasid, Ashish Augustine, Sinoj, Tharun, Jackson, Ridalion, Rani, Sarun, Sunny and Eva on 09^th October 2010 (Sunday). All are from T. John College. It was an awesome trip, we all have enjoyed a lot.

Best moments in our life.....

1)     Falling in love.

2)     Laughing for any reason till your stomach hurts.

3)     Enjoying a ride down the Country side.

4)     Listening to your favorite song on the radio/i Pod.

5)     Going to sleep listening to the rain pouring outside.

6)     Getting out of the shower and wrapping yourself with a warm, fuzzy towel.

7)     Bunking the class for the first time.

8)     Watching him/her you love at your first sight.

9)     Passing final exams with good grades.

10)  Being part of an interesting conversation and feeling valued by others.

11)  Finding some money in some old pants.

12)  Laughing at yourself while recollecting old memories.

13)  Sharing a wonderful dinner with all your old mates.

14)  Laughing without a reason.

15)  Getting first salary in hand.

16)  "Accidentally" hearing someone say something good about you and you are surprised.

17)  Watching the sunset with cool view.

18)  Listening to a song that reminds you of an important person in your life.

19)  Receiving/ giving your first kiss to loved one.

20)  Feeling the movement in your body when seeing the "special" someone.

21)  Having a great time with friends.

22)  Wearing the shirt of a person you love and smelling his/her perfume.

23)  Visiting an old friend of yours and remembering great memories.

24)  Hearing someone telling you "I LOVE YOU".

25)  Getting award for the “Best anything” at your work place.