Today, I flipped open one of those pocket Zen books that are great decorative buys and lead to a few days of morning quote look ups, but often gather dust on the night stand for the remainder of their lives. And now I can safely say that today, months after purchasing it, I needed it... Continue Reading →
The “Barbarians” & their Contribution to Language
Ever wonder how common root languages came into being as we first began farming and settling down? Read on: Once upon a time, a baby was born in the rough, arid terrain somewhere between the Western civilizations of Mesopotamia and the Eastern civilization of Indus Valley.
Wise, Wise Men
Let's go back hundreds of thousands of years and picture ourselves in the place of our predecessors. Would they call themselves "wise, wise men"?
The Last Girl by Nadia Murad
It's the global season of sheltering in place. For once, we are all together experiencing the same challenge, and most of us have figured out how to best cope over weeks of quarantining. My way to cope has been to lose myself in the world of books. And the latest gem I found is a... Continue Reading →
The fall colours
Growing up, I'd always get really excited about autumn (or fall) in Delhi. Why? Because of the simple pleasures of jumping on a pile of dried yellow leaves that the gardener left behind under a tree - definitely one of the most exciting seasonal activities. Yes, we got dirty but that's less of a consideration... Continue Reading →
Shades of Political Corruption
There are many shades of corruption, and while one can't argue that any of them are good, one can understand which ones are worse. This is an assessment of the different political styles and nuances of corruption in India.