Comparing Wordle scores with friends at the start of the day is like comparing marks when the answer papers are given out. Once one's own marks are seen, the next questions is "How much did he/she get?" We may have left our school days far behind but some things stay with us. Here are some … Continue reading The Lighter Side of Wordle
Month: April 2023
The Lighter Side of Train Journeys
The trip for this year is done and dusted. I've said it once and I'll say it again- trips with friends are like a tonic for the soul. The memories remain, as do the pictures. We saw some beautiful spots, marveled at several monuments, soaked up the ambience of a few out-of-the way places, laughed, … Continue reading The Lighter Side of Train Journeys
White Mughals by William Dalrymple- A Review
Q1: What do the Battle of Seringapatam, the Second Anglo-Maratha War and the Battle of Waterloo have in common? A1: They were commanded by Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. Q2: What does Arthur Wellesley have to do with the White Mughals? A2: This book is set in the period (1798-1805) when his brother … Continue reading White Mughals by William Dalrymple- A Review