'Diwali Greetings-French Style' - by K J S Chatrath
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'Cherishing the audience with Hon'ble President of India in 1994' - by K J S Chatrath
In 1994, the Hon'ble President of India graciously gave me an audience in the Rashtrapati Bhawan and accepted the first copy of my book "India in the Debates of French Parliament 1945-1988". The book carried a preface by His Excellency the French Ambassador in India. 26 years later, I still greatly cherish those moments.
'Immersion of ashes of a foreigner in Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake' - by K J S Chatrath
Wiki Photo by Shri Harvinder Singh One understands that ashes of the over rated architect Le Corbusier's cousin Pierre Jeanneret were immersed in the Sukhna Lake in 1970. Yes, it was done because he wanted it to be done! https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/pierre-jeanneret-the-other-lesser-sung-swiss-french-architect-of-chandigarh/articleshow/57741698.cms I wonder if the Chandigarh Administration would allow the ashes of the lesser mortals like you and me to be immersed in Sukhna Lake when we die!
'Brush up your knowledge of French in a fun way' - by K J S Chatrath
Brigitte Bardot- La Femme Fatale Let me start with a confession. I started learning French at the age of 17. Now at 77 my knowledge of French continues to be 'faible'. One reason, though not a fool proof justification for this poor performance, is lack of constant practise. Which again is a lame excuse because now there are any number of ways by which one can learn and practise French with the help of internet. Yesterday while watching the trailer of a 50 year old French film 'Mepris' starring Brigitte Bardot, I found my French coming back at a very rapid pace. Here is link to that trailer ( https://m.imdb.com/video/vi1925120281?playlistId=nm0000003 ). Bonne Chance and Bon Courage!
'Oh these French & their politesse (politeness)! - by K.J.S.Chatrath
I saw this sign outside a shop in Peronne in northern France. Roughly translated in English it would mean, "In pursuance of the official orders, our Animal Friends are not admitted". Our Animal Friends'- Oh, Quelle politesse (How polite)!
'French MPs banned from wearing religious symbols' - news
French MPs banned from wearing religious symbols' is the news. And why shouldn't we keep our religion close to heart and not try to make a public display of it. Et purquoi pas? https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/french-lawmakers-banned-from-wearing-religious-symbols/story-xactEQym5hiTZNhWHPxxMO.html
'Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Rouen, France' - by KJS Chatrath
Indicative map of France showing the location of Rouen. I was lucky to visit Saint-Ouen Abbey Church , referred in French as Abbatiale Saint-Ouen , in France, last month. It is a large Gothic Roman Catholic church situated in Rouen, France. The abbey is famous for both its architecture and its large, unaltered Cavaille’-Coll organ. Sadly when I visited this stunning monument it was closed and I could not see its interiors and the famous Organ. Built on a similar scale to nearby Rouen Cathedral, it is, along with the Church of St. Maclou, one of the principal Gothic monuments of Rouen. Gargoyles: You are invited to see my earlier photo article on the gargoyles of Cathedral of Milano, Italy by clicking at the following link: http://www.fiftyplustravels.com/?p=8498