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I was expecting the pictures to be rather spectacular, but in the end the odd angle of the window from which I took the shots, and some distortion from the same meant these didn’t end up as well I had hoped for. Nevertheless, here they are, there’s a faux-70’s feel to the mess I made of the levels adjustment

My company was a sponsor of the Dubai leg of Shah Rukh Khan’s Temptation Reloaded tour, and we ended up in Dubai Festival City for the show in October. It was UNBELIEVABLY crowded, so crowded that I seriously doubt if I’d ever go for another Bollywood show of this scale!

I hadn’t taken my camera fearing trouble with Security, so here are some snaps, courtesy Abhishek G.

King Khan’s Grand Entrance

Arjun Rampal’s Entry

Kareena Kapoor

SRK Performing

Gimmicks included a balloon entry

It was Shah Rukh and Gauri’s Anniversary

Katrina, Back-stage

Another performance

Back Stage

After more than a year away from the city state, we decided to make a short trip to Singapore. Quite a weird feeling returning, considering I had lived here for over a decade!

Singapore’s Changing Skyline.

We stayed with Viv & Sayesha, and even wasted some time watching the rather pointless ‘Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye!’

Chilly Crab!!! Big ticket item on our agenda!

Rain in Siglap, Thai Express

Telok Kurau, our home for 2 years!

Chinese Medicine Shop. The usual items like Ginseng, Birds’ Nest etc.

Katong…

… and the famous Katong Laksa!

Temple at Joo Chiat

Food court… many of which we found out have moved upmarket!

The new Singapore Flyer. Great views!

Formula One Pitstop. Looks rather run down after the very first (and successful) night race!

Rowing…

Clouds roll in…

Esplanade and City Hall

Construction of the New Integrated Resort, In other words, Casino

Met up with Shruti, MK…

… and Nick.

We even visited one location we somehow had never been before in Singapore - Arab Street. How ironic!

In the span of 2 weeks, I went through what can only be regarded as an utterly confusing experience. Three places that I call home (for various reasons). These are 3 different countries, with 3 different cultures, currencies, and all 3 going through what can be described as fundamental changes - Trivandrum (India), Singapore & Dubai.

The net result being that I am left constantly doing mental calculations. You have to keep track of time zones, exchange rates (past and present - since there’s been incredible changes of late), cost of living (out of curiosity, to know what has changed in the recent past) etc etc.

In the end, it has been a fun experience. I guess there would be more pics & posts about these 2 weeks. This much for now, at least to re-start my rusty blogging skills…