Saturday, May 30, 2015

'The ten Paris streets you just have to walk down'

Photo: David McSpadden/Flickr

The ten Paris streets you just have to walk down; Please click at the following link to read the article: http://www.thelocal.fr/20150526/paris-ten-unforgettable-streets-to-walk-down

Sunday, May 24, 2015

'France: Tour Eiffel shut in protest against pick-pocketers (news) - Ah bon!' by K.J.S.Chatrath

France: Tour Eiffel shut in protest against pick-pocketers- Workers denounce attacks and threats and demand guarantees (news); http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/tourism/2015/05/22/france-tour-eiffel-shut-in-protest-against-pick-pocketers_117e4808-74c3-43a2-9408-e96aff991bf3.html

Ah bon!

Why not put up signboards in French there saying ‘Beware of pickpockets’ and ‘यात्री अपने सामान की देखभाल खुद करें’!

And continuing on the lighter note, do take a look at my encounter with pickpockets of France by clicking at the following link: http://francophilesonly.blogspot.in/2014/05/the-pickpockets-of-paris-by-kjschatrath.html

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Cannes: Women denied Palais entry for wearing flats;Mais c'est pas drole...

Cannes: Women denied Palais entry for wearing flats; http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/cannes/cannes-women-denied-palais-entry-for-wearing-flats/5088395.article

Mais c'est pas drole....

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

'Eiffel Tower in Almaty, Kazhakastan' by K.J.S.Chatrath

In one of the fashionable streets of Almaty.
At the Almaty airport.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Chandernagore's role in the freedom struggle of India

French Governor's Palace, photo by Aryan Paswan

Some of us may not know that the French had five enclaves or small colonies in India till 1962. One such place was Chandernagagore on the outskirts of Kolkata. Here is a review of a book on the role played by Chandernagore in the freedom struggle of India: Chandernagore: From Bondage to Freedom, 1900-1955 by Sailendra Nath Sen (Delhi: Primus Books), 2012; pp xv + 376, Rs 1,150 http://www.epw.in/book-reviews/chandernagore-glorious-chapter-history-independence.html?quicktabs_issues_tab=1

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Book Reviews: Paul Durand-Ruel, Memoir of the First Impressionist Art Dealer by Justin Postlethwaite

Book Review: Paul Durand-Ruel, Memoir of the First Impressionist Art Dealer by Justin Postlethwaite;'Durand-Ruel (1831-1922) was an art dealer who, firstly, keenly advocated the Barbizon school of artists – a visit to the village itself, where Jean-François Millet lived and worked, is a worthwhile day trip from Paris – then moved onto promoting and befriending the leading lights of Impressionism....'

Please click at the following link to read the full book review: http://www.francetoday.com/articles/2015/05/10/book_reviews_paul_durand-ruel_memoir_of_the_first_impressionist_art_dealer.html

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Female French journalists fed up with lecherous politicians (AFP): Ah bon!

Female French journalists fed up with lecherous politicians (AFP):....Ah bon!

http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/female-french-journalists-fed-up-with-lecherous-politicians_1590369.html

Monday, May 4, 2015

'Visit Rolland Garros, The Cannes Film Festival & Fete de la Musique this summer in France' by K.J.S.Chatrath

Let me share an email received from Air France.....K.J.S.Chatrath
"Beat to the rhythm of France…
Air France India
May 1 at 8:07 AM
To
kjschatrath@yahoo.co.in
Be a celebrity! The sky is the limit...
Air France
Events in Spring
Celebrate Spring with Air France! Check out our best events!
Roland Garros
From 24 May to 7, June 2015, come and discover Paris during one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year – the Roland Garros tennis tournament. An international competition on the famous Parisian clay court.

The Cannes Film Festival
A sunny destination in the spotlight? Come and grace the steps of the famous red carpet at the 68th Cannes Film Festival from May 13 to May 24, 2015. There's no harm in dreaming!
Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la musique takes place in many French cities : Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nantes... On June 21, the shortest night of the year, you can enjoy meandering the streets of France’s most beautiful cities."
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This post was first put up a year back in 2015...................KJS Chatrath June 2, 2016
 

Sunday, May 3, 2015

I love Paris by Ella Fitzgerald

I love Paris by Ella Fitzgerald.

Take a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ahbE6bcVf8

Friday, May 1, 2015

Et tu, Le Corbusier?

Photo source: Wikipedia

The battle for Le Corbusier: Fascism row taints legacy of France’s foremost architect http://www.france24.com/en/20150429-le-corbusier-fascism-row-taints-legacy-france-foremost-architect?ns_campaign=reseaux_sociaux&ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_linkname=editorial&aef_campaign_ref=partage_aef&aef_campaign_date=2015-04-29&dlvrit=66745