So, it’s happened. The government has banned porn sites. Not all of them, mind you. There must be hundreds of thousands of porn sites out there in cyberspace. But only 857 have been banned. Which got me thinking- who decided on these 857 and how? We know how government offices work; even the simplest procedure … Continue reading ‘Ban’ana republic bans porn sites!
Month: May 2018
Market @ Mahabaleshwar
A trip to Mahabaleshwar is never complete without bingeing on fresh strawberries and cream, yummy corn patties, crunchy, roasted 'chana' and of course, raiding the market for footwear! But this time we arrived on the day of the weekly bazaar: when the narrow lanes around the market place are lined with the local people and … Continue reading Market @ Mahabaleshwar
POP @ NDA. (Revisited)
Just back from attending the Commandant's Rehearsal of the Passing out Parade. The same crisp morning air, the sun rising over the Quarter-Guard and the rays flashing through the branches of the trees that line the parade ground, with the Sinhagad fort looming imposingly in the background. The familiar shouts of 'Praaaadee..Savdhan, Praaaade Vishram' that … Continue reading POP @ NDA. (Revisited)
Bites of Bretagne- III (Pizza, Quiche and a Picnic)
After a week in Bretagne, we asked our students to write down their impressions of French food and meals in general. While most of them raved about the desserts, crepes and other dishes they had tasted, what seemed to have impressed them the most was the skill the French had with a knife and fork. … Continue reading Bites of Bretagne- III (Pizza, Quiche and a Picnic)
Bites of Bretagne- II (Indian/s cooking)
During our stay at Landeda, we ambitiously volunteered to cook an Indian meal for our hosts; an offer they accepted with alacrity by inviting a few of their friends as well. We drew up a menu and made a list of the ingredients required, which was when it began to dawn on us that we … Continue reading Bites of Bretagne- II (Indian/s cooking)
Bites of Bretagne- Part I (Desserts and Fruits de Mer)
If I go to another place, I want to eat the food of that place. Period. Not for me the pleasures of hot 'pav-bhaji' in the Alps or 'dosa' in the Acropolis, thank you very much. (these are real-life examples told to me by some tourists) So, although I was quite surprised to see two … Continue reading Bites of Bretagne- Part I (Desserts and Fruits de Mer)
Mujhe chalte jaana hai… bas chalte jaana.
My visit to Landeda in Brittany was memorable for many reasons: the breathtaking view of sea and sky, the glorious weather and the solitude. But what I absolutely loved about the place were the tracks that had been made for those who wanted to walk along the shore. One could just step outdoors, select a … Continue reading Mujhe chalte jaana hai… bas chalte jaana.
Clumsy ox… Who? Me?!
Lucy, one of my favourite characters from the comic strip Peanuts, called her little brother Linus a 'clumsy ox' when he messed up or dropped something that belonged to her. I use that phrase quite liberally for my beloved offspring because: a) it's snappy and apt and; b) it rolls easily off the tongue. But … Continue reading Clumsy ox… Who? Me?!
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