The Leopards Of Bera another fascinating experience.[21/01/2016 ]

Leopards Of Bera 

As promised I’m posting the few snaps I clicked of the leopard Zia and her two cubs. I’m not going into too many details if anyone wants more information click on the link I’ve provided.

BERA An AMAZING Leopard lair Habitat

Sun rising while waiting in anticipation 

for the leopard and her cubs to return to her den. 

Zia's cubs

 Zia and her cub 

 Zia on the move 

 watching us

Base camp 

If anyone is interested in wildlife photography and interested in birding, contact me on my website. click the link below 

Leopards Lair Bera Resort 

Watch out for my birding experience in Bera. I'll provide a link on my birding site tomorrow till then Adios!

The Rover in me resides flash trip to Mori Bera

Mori Bera Summarized: Rediscovering the Wandering Spirit.

In the fabric of life, a small nudge from the past can ignite the dormant restlessness within. “If you don’t use it, you will lose it,” my father’s wise warning rang in my ears as I found myself in limbo following a life-changing injury. The relentless prodding of a few old friends shook me out of my stupor, driving me back into the enthralling worlds of travel and nature.

A phone call from Kunoo, a buddy who recognised the power of alluring adventure, was the impetus for my rebirth. He dangled a tempting proposition in front of me: a meeting with a mother leopard and her two cubs, a promise that ignited my wandering soul. I embarked on a journey to Mori Bera with two other close comrades, Harry and Abu’s courageous trekker Charles, resolved to break free from the shackles of routine.

The possibility of seeing my long-lost drinking companion after a lifetime brought an extra element of excitement to the adventure. Kunoo’s leopard safari turned out to be nothing short of paradise rediscovered. Zia, the stately leopardess, and her two playful pups became the objects of my camera, and I captured images that will live on in my mind forever. Zia was the child of Zara, a leopard who had been last seen in Bera three years before.

The excursion proceeded with a fantastic bird-watching trip to Jawai Dam, where nature revealed its splendour in pulsing hues. But not everything was perfect, as the sighting of the Indian Blue Bull, Nilgai, left a sorrowful note in my travels.

One shot of a deer piqued my interest, causing me to issue a challenge to the reader: uncover the unseen tale behind this routine moment in the forest. I urge you to experience my great admiration for nature’s beauties as I reveal images of Zia and her pups in upcoming postings, followed by fascinating birding pictures.

This brief excursion to Mori Bera developed into a soul-stirring expedition, a monument to the undying spirit of discovery that exists inside all of us. As my heart rushes with the excitement of the unknown, I urge you to join me on this virtual adventure and experience the beauty that lies in answering the call of the unknown.

 

 Blue Bull at the dam site

 Blue Bull at the dam site

  Blue Bull at the dam site

  Blue Bull at the dam site

  Blue Bull at the dam site

The snap above  and this one what does it indicate??

BSNL 2016 in our Abode Mount Abu.

It's really frustrating to live in a town where there is only one Broadband provider. I’m sure if there were other competitive networks BSNL would have faded out long ago, as customers would have gone to a more reliable source of services offered.
It's the 4 Jan 16 today and I receive a message in my browser have a look at the snap shot I have inserted.

BSNL had made an announcement that all broadband connections will be upgraded to 2 mbps speed. This ingenuity is nothing but attracting people to go for the carrot offered. Please note, “This upgradation is only for the initial 1GB.”
I’m surprised at this move by BSNL, as it has customers that have used their services for donkey’s years. After one receives the notification as shown above that the user has reached the FUB limit the user is given a list for up gradation of Internet speed

Additional Data Transfer quota at higher speed *
Charges in Rs(Excl S.Tax)
2 GB    100
5 GB    200
10 GB   300
20 GB   500
*NOTE: The above data transfer quota will expire after exhausting the data usage quota opted by you or at the end of the month, whichever is earlier. (Service Taxes extra.)

Dear Customer

Your Broadband User Id is:  sr2974--------@bsnl.in

Your IP Address is:  117.220.120.192

Since you have declined to opt for the "speed restoration"
from now onwards & till the end of the month, You shall be able to browse at reduced speed as per your broadband plan.

To continue browsing with reduced speed

If you have missed an opportunity to avail FUP-SPEED restoration plan

Please Click here Again

Proceed To Topup

** want to TopUp later, Please save & use below link..

172.30.3.130:8080

Please visit http://www.bsnl.co.in for tariff details.

Kind regards

BSNL Broadband

Please visit http://www.bsnl.co.in for tariff details.

Now as a customer after reading the above message I feel If I don’t take the carrot I’ll end up using a snail connection for the rest of the month. Here is a snapshot of a speed test I ran this morning.

Now all of you looking at my blog and who are using BSNL connection could you give some feedback on your experience. 

Would you be suckered into using the top up plans for speed? 

If not what additional resource would you opt for?

Have anyone used the top up plan, and what was your experience?

Renowned Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sameer L. Dani-- MD, DM to hold CME at Global Hospital Mt .Abu.

Dr. Sameer Dani MD., DM. (Interventional Cardiologist)

Dr. Sameer Dani MD., DM. (Interventional Cardiologist)

Abuites today I received some good news from my family Dr. Arun Sharma. I am honoured to share this news with you.

Greetings amigos!

Very healthy New Year!

I am happy to share with you the good news that Dr Samir Dani has confirmed, to hold his CME on 'Advances in Cardiology' on 6 January 2016 at 2. 45 p.m. at Global Hospital Auditorium.

Please note that we all have someone or the other with some cardiac ailment! Make the best of the occasion to listen to one of the finest interventionist cardiologists!

Please make it convenient to be there!

With love regards and gratitude

Dr. Sharma

My personal experience of meeting this great and renowned Cardiologist goes way back to when he was head of the Cardiology Department in the Civil Hospital Ahmedabad and subsequently had my first angiography done by him (in Sal Hospital) on the same table that our present PM had his angiography done. My second angiography was also performed by Dr Samir Dani via my hand in Life Care Hospital Ahmedabad.

Here are some links to this great Interventional Cardiologist.

Dr. Sameer Dani MD., DM. (Interventional Cardiologist)

Dr. Sameer Dani

Happy New Year From The Abode Of Gods Mt.Abu

Happy New Year from the Abode of Gods: Mount Abu

As we bid farewell to 2016, it’s time to reflect on an eventful year for Mount Abu—our beloved hill station, often called the “Abode of Gods.”

The year saw its fair share of trials. Summer was a booming success, drawing in countless tourists eager to escape the heat and bask in the tranquil beauty of our mountains. The Abuites, as always, put together a vibrant Summer Festival, celebrating local culture and bringing the community closer 

However, the year was not without its challenges. Midway through, we experienced one of the worst storms in recent memory, which left its mark by felling a significant number of our majestic trees—a sight that was heartbreaking for those of us who cherish Abu’s natural beauty. The monsoon, while brief, was fierce, and though it was short-lived, it was a reminder of nature’s unpredictable power.

On a more sombre note, two gruesome murders shocked the local community, and the disappearance an ex-Marian, Shuel Braganza, remains a mystery. As the year closes, Shuel is still missing, and the search for him continues, leaving many in the community feeling unsettled. I received a clip from my friend Charles, which sheds some light on Shuel’s last known whereabouts. Below is a screenshot from the clip, which keeps the mystery alive.

Despite the turbulence, Mount Abu also had a successful winter season. The cool breezes, mist-covered hills, and festive spirit brought in tourists to close the year on a positive note. 2016 was a year of highs and lows, but it reminded us of the strength of our community and the resilience of our town.

Here’s hoping 2017 brings brighter days, more growth, and answers to the questions that linger. Happy New Year from the heart of Mount Abu!

I have copied and pasted the English version of the paper.

Tourist’s Purse Found After One and a Half Months in Mount Abu Jungle

A mystery deepens in Mount Abu as authorities recently discovered the purse of a tourist missing since October 20, 2015, in a jungle area. The tourist, who disappeared nearly two months ago, was last seen at the house of Shuel Beaganza, a resident of Pune, during his visit to Mount Abu.

Following his disappearance, local authorities, along with the police, CRPF, and a dog squad, searched the area extensively, but their efforts failed to locate the tourist. On Wednesday, December 25, 2015, a group of woodcutters stumbled upon the missing tourist’s purse while gathering wood in the forest near a hotel in the Aarna village area, on the Abu Road to Mount Abu route. The woodcutters promptly handed the purse over to the police.

Mount Abu Police Station CI Sajjan Singh confirmed that the purse was indeed found in the forest, but there is still no trace of the tourist. The discovery of the purse in a location opposite to where the tourist was originally reported missing—near Plummy—only adds to the mystery of his disappearance. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities hope to uncover more information in the coming days.

As I reflect on this strange turn of events, I can’t help but wonder where Shuel might be. I sincerely hope they find him soon and solve this puzzle for the sake of his loved ones and the Mount Abu community.