So the prince is named after my son!

Guess what the British prince has been named? “Don’t tell me they’ve gone with George!” said my son, Gautam.

Ever since his birth on 22nd July 2013, the television channels had been screaming out that “George” was the front runner among the bookmakers, followed by James, Alexander, Henry, Arthur, Albert and other traditionally royal names. The parents, William and Kate, decided on George Alexander Louis, so it looks like he’ll be referred to as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge appear with their baby son outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, in central London July 23, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Winning
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge appear with their baby son outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, in central London July 23, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Winning

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We still have the legacy of Honesty

For many of us, our wallets contain our life history. Mine did, at least till recently. PAN Card, Driving Licence Card, Voters ID Card. Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Membership Cards, Shopping Privilege Cards. Photos, postage stamps, not-in-use SIM cards, bills, other people’s Visiting Cards. Money. Continue reading

CapsToKeep – reusing crown caps

How did you think of such a thing? Why only crown caps? Did you really make them? Can’t believe it! I thought you got them from somewhere! It must have taken quite a while to make them! Are these used bottle caps or unused ones? Did you buy the small things that you’ve put into the caps? How does the cap look so shiny? Don’t tell me you’ve used discarded stuff! Amazing! I would never have thought a broken toy car had a use! Continue reading