The last few weeks have brought on smiles, chuckles, frowns – a rainbow of emotions – an invariable event when the World Cup is on. This blog too tended to stay away from brooding for a few weeks, however a question from a friend got me reflecting back on more heady matters. The question was…
Its a New Year today – the Tamil New Year – so let me begin with wishes to everyone. New Years are always beginnings, and often us perspectives with which to see the world – and here are three that I have come to understand are popular: 1. Life is a race track and we…
Today happens to be India’s Republic Day; a celebration dating from a momentous day in 1950 when the great country turned into a republic and a new constitution came into play. The weather is mild this morning and there is hint of a drizzle – nature seems to be enjoying the moment as well. Congratulatory…
Let’s start with an exercise, close your eyes and imagine (don’t ask me how you can read this sentence if your eyes are closed though!) a plumb largish figure seated on a small mouse (yes, you got that right!). Sweets of numerous kinds are placed at his feet (yes, it’s a he). You are surprised…