Halloween Special - How to make a Jack O Lantern

A basic item for Halloween decorations is a Jack O Lantern. Making a Jack O Lantern is very easy. Here are a few simple steps to make a lantern for yourself :-

Jack O Lanterns

• Choose a dry pumpkin with a hard shell. Consider size. The pumpkin should be big enough to carve eyes,nose and mouth on.You can choose a pumpkin of your desired shape,for e.g. moon-shaped,or round.
• Wash dirt off the pumpkin.
• Mark the features on the pumpkin slightly smaller than you want them to be with a pen or pencil.
• Cut the top off by putting the knife all the way through the shell into the pumpkin. Draw a circle around the stem and lift it off.
• Clean the inside, discarding the seeds and sticky interior. Make sure the inside of the face is free of clinging tissue.
• Carve out each feature by pushing the knife through,then cut on the line until the piece comes out.
• Clear away the rough edges and your lantern is ready.
• To light up your Jack O Lantern,open the top and press a candle down into the bottom of the pumpkin. If needed, cut a little bit out of the bottom so that the candle properly fits inside.
• Light the candle with a long'stemmed match or an electric kitchen lighter.

So, go ahead, make your own Jack O Lantern this Halloween and make sure it looks scary enough to make others have goosebumps!

Halloween Special- The Tower of London

The Tower of London

Dating back over nine hundred years, the Tower of London is known as one of the most haunted spots in Britain. The first stone section of the tower was built and authorized by William the Conqueror. Much human sufferings went on inside the dark, stone walls of the tower, including execution,imprisonment and torture.

There are reports that the ghoul of Anne Boleyn haunts the creepy corridors of the White Tower. She was one of the two wives who were ordered for execution by their husband,Henry VIII; the other being Catherine Howard. Anne's spirit is also spotted in the Chapel of Saint Peter and Vincula where she keeps a watch on her own grave under the altar. On the other hand, Catherine can be heard screaming behind the door of the room where she was kept locked up before her execution.

The tower is also a haunt for famous spirits like Thomas A. Becket who was chopped down at the Traitor's Gate with a crucifix, witnessed by a priest. People have also seen twelve year old King Edward and his nine year old brother Richard Duke of York in the deadly tower, still wearing the white gowns they were imprisoned in.

Misty figures, soldiers, and sixteen year old Lady Jane Grey visits the embatllements of the Tower of London. Whole squads of soldiers have been seen marching the grounds.

Several paranormal investigations were made to try and capture some of the ghostly images using special cameras and temperature gauges. Most of their experiences did not fail to baffle the investigators.

So, if you make a trip to London in future, don't miss out the opportunity of visiting the Tower of London. Who knows, you might as well have an encounter with some of the spirits that haunt the tower.

Pigeons on a bathing spree

They say you got to be lucky enough to experience incredible things a second time. So, I think I'm lucky enough to watch pigeons at bath for a second time. But, I can ensure you that this time they look even more adorable and happier than before. These buddies really made me happy early in the morning and I loved watching them , splashing and dancing in the water. I hope you enjoy watching them, as much as I did!

Pigeons at bath

It was a cloudy morning, and as I woke up from bed, I was enthralled by the sight outside my bedroom window. These fun-loving creatures were having a wonderful time in the rain. It was something really worth watching so I captured a video to share it with my friends and my readers.

Durga Puja - A Moment For The Bengalis

The countdown has already started. 

Hardly 40 days in hand.

The scent is in the breeze 

and the warmth is in our hearts.
My heart feels like floating along the cotton like clouds in the autumn sky.

I can hear the drum beats or rather "dhak" vibrating all around me.

After all, Maa Durga is on her way to Bengal. The Puja sensation is all around!

Crowded streets with vibrant, clamorous groups of people, enjoying their puja shoppings to the fullest.

The different aspects of nature seem to echo the joy and excitement which is present among us all.

We are proud to be Bengalis. So, this time lets celebrate Durga Puja in togetherness and make it really special and memorable in our own ways.

Dedicated To My Friends

I often sit and think what my life would be without my friends. And it is then I realize how much my friends mean to me, how much they care about me. So this is something I want to dedicate to all my dear friends.

I asked God for a companion

And He gave me such an incredible one like you.

You never left me alone in the dark crowds,

Where there was no one to help me out.

You never turned your back to me

When I was wild with anger.

You taught me never to lose hope,

Even when there were failures on my way.

You always cheered me up,

During the gloomy days.

You always made me smile

With everything you said,

When you saw me in distress,

You were the one to cry for me.

When the others only sympathized with me in my sorrow,

You were the only one to empathize then.

Please keep up your love and affection,

For this is what I need the most.

Thank you, my dear friend

This is all I can say.

Make Your True Friend Feel Special

Who do you call a true friend? For me, it's someone who is always beside you, through thick and thin. Well, one thing is certain, a true friend is the biggest treasure in your life. If you have a true friend,  no misery can ever let you down.

So, this friendship day, how would  you like to thank your dear friend for being there beside you always? . You know, only an e-card is not enough. Even the most expensive gifts are not enough. The best way to thank your friend is to make him realize how special he/she is for you, how much he/she means to you.  A few simple words and a hug filled with love is the best way you can thank your friend. So what are you waiting for? If you have a true friend then go and tell him how treasured he is. I hope your friendship lasts forever and grows even more deep this Friendship Day.