Things are hotting up in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the two states in South India that share a common heritage and culture. And once again the issue is over the sharing of water. A river (Cauvery) which has its source in Karnataka flows across the border to Tamil Nadu. Now, how the Government of Tamil […]
The evils of festivals
‘Pongal’ is a harvest festival equivalent to a thanksgiving event celebrated by Tamils across the world. Among the many joys of this festival, people take part in Jallikatu, an annual bullfighting or rather bull taming sport, where a bull is prodded with sticks and missiles by hundreds of onlookers and provoked into charging at them […]
Time management
To beat the traffic at peak hours, I’ve got my work timing changed, leaving home early at 7 a.m instead of 8.30 like I used to. The change has made a difference to almost every aspect of my every day life. To start with, I find that by avoiding the traffic, there is so much […]
New Year Ball
Namaste! Are you a little weary of being asked what you did on the 31st? I am. Maybe it’s due to hearing this question for so many new years and not doing anything momentous on that one night, the New Year’s Eve, that slowly turns frustration into indifference. As a young adult and especially during those […]
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers Crowds at a station People at a fair – Strangers everywhere. Scurrying like clouds On a secret mission – Life’s illusion… Like an unknown companion, On a wayward journey – Silent harmony
Artificial Intelligence
Namaste! Is it just me, or does it happen to everyone? I’m referring to the tons of spam that I receive in my mail these days. From miracle cures and drugs, to improvements in stamina and performance, to congratulatory mails for having won a million pound lottery, there seems to be no end to being the […]