They both met in the compound of an old house that hadn’t been inhabited for years. The walls were bare, and the windows, broken and sightless. The area around the house was badly secured by a broken-down wall and a rusted gate. Weeds grew there in profusion, undeterred by the garbage dumped on them by … Continue reading A Tale of Two Kitties
Carved in Stone- Doodle art
A little bit of history before we proceed to the doodles. Aihole- pronounced Eye-Ho-Lay, is a small nondescript looking town in the north of Karnataka. Nondescript only at first glance, because it is actually a major archeological site; with over a hundred and twenty stone and rock cut temples dating all the way back to … Continue reading Carved in Stone- Doodle art
What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar – part 2
"The size of the flower is smaller than the nail. The full bloom of the flower depends on the natural factors like rain, heat, humidity and it is constantly changing. Don't argue with the staff" This is what greets the visitor to the official online booking site for Kaas Pathar. The same is given first … Continue reading What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar – part 2
What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar? (Part 1)
A Chinese proverb advises "Don't listen to what they say, go see". The more I travel, the more I realise the truth of this. Yes, travel expands the horizons and broadens the mind but for me, it works more in reverse. I read up a little about a place before visiting it and on my … Continue reading What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar? (Part 1)
Sara’S- a review
The films that are coming out of Bollywood fail to stir any interest in me. My favourite actors have either passed away (Irfan Khan) or are doing very few films. And on the other hand there's Amazon Prime that keeps throwing up suggestions at me on Instagram- Hindi, English, Regional; a regular stream of films … Continue reading Sara’S- a review
Into The Woods
Robert Frost may have spoken evocatively in his poems about lovely, dark and deep woods and trodden/untrodden paths; thereby inspiring numerous readers to set off exploring woody trails and unknown paths, but for me the inspiration has always been the writings of Enid Blyton. Her books may now be considered controversial, problematic and lacking in … Continue reading Into The Woods
Axone- A Review
IMDb calls this movie a 'comedy-drama', another review calls it a stirring satire and Rotten Tomatoes says it's a cultural renovation. I say it's a bit of all the above. But mainly it's a film that makes you question stereotypes and prejudices. Your own, that is. But let's start at the very beginning. Axone or … Continue reading Axone- A Review
The Changing Face of Summer Holidays
I remember a time, long, long ago, way back, when I had just entered the teaching profession: summer holidays used to be eagerly anticipated and each day relished to the fullest. So that, once school re-opened, we were re-energized and ready to take on the new academic year. Oh, and summer holidays used be for … Continue reading The Changing Face of Summer Holidays
Imtihaan – A Review
For a film that released in 1974, this one was remarkably ahead of its time. It addressed campus issues like stalking, harassment, bullying, sexual assault and victim- shaming. And it also dealt with teacher- student relationships in a surprisingly refreshing manner, while keeping away from stereotypes and heavy-handed, preachy scenarios. The best part of the … Continue reading Imtihaan – A Review
The Namesake- A Review
Based on the novel written by Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake is a gentle, evocative film. The pace is slow and lingering, with no dramatic moments or dialogues. But it's a film that stays with the viewer long after it gets over. The film is set in New York at a time when the dollar was … Continue reading The Namesake- A Review
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