Archive for December, 2009

Stolen Phone [Notice]

My phone was stolen on Christmas Eve a few days ago.

It was partly my fault, but also the reality of the situation is that there are far too many greedy people in the world today. The mobile phone was only 6 months old. Looked brand new, and was well looked after. I tend to keep all of my stuff in great condition. Anyway, I’ve called T-Mobile, who have blocked the handset, and charged me to have a replacement sim-card sent to my home. I’ll likely never see the handset again, which I really liked and had gotten used to using.

Sameer Sheth [The Pithi]

Sameer Sheth [The Pithi]

Checkout Sameer’s pics from the very messy and “violent” Pithi ceremony.
The whole family got in on the action, and covered him in a yellow paste, made from some ingredients (turmeric, sandalwood and saffron) mixed together with some water.
Supposedly, the paste helps in a cleansing way, to clear out the pores, a few days before, so that Sameer looks his best for the big wedding day.

Sameer Sheth [The Mandvo]

Sameer Sheth [The Mandvo]

Following on from Sameer’s Mehndi Party, are the pictures from the Mandvo ceremony.

Facebook & Twitter [Social Networks]

Just about everyone these days, have themselves a Facebook or Twitter account.

I happen to have both, and find them extremely useful. Both are useful in their own unique ways.

Sameer Sheth [Mehndi Party]

Sameer Sheth [Mehndi Party]

Sameer was married to Sapna on the 1st of November 2009.
In the days leading up to the wedding Sameer and his family had many joyous evenings of parties, celebrations & hindu ceremonies.

Ushma & Rishi [The Khoro]

Ushma & Rishi [The Khoro]

Ushma & Rishi became proud parents of little baby girl Anaiya Shah on the 13th of August 2009.
Leading up to the childs birth, is an auspicious hindu ceremony, known as ‘The Khoro’.

The Khoro takes place in either the first or the very last week of the 7th month of preganancy, and must be on a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday.
The ceremony only happens for the first child to be born to the mother.


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