For the uninitiated: Vishu (വിഷു ) – celebrates the beginning of a New Year in Kerala. Read this article in Wikipedia to know more. Like all Hindu Nair families in town, Vishu is celebrated with pomp and grandeur at my place. Even my atheist dad joins in the festivities and allows himself a ‘Vishu Kani’.… Continue reading Daily Blunder | Wish-u!
Vote for India!
Within three days, seventy hundred and fifteen million Indians would exercise their electoral franchise in the world’s biggest democratic exercise. Indeed, a proud moment for all of us Indians. The power of democracy showcased in its sublimest way. Yet, there are many amongst us, people who call themselves ‘skeptics’. People who’ve decided not to vote… Continue reading Vote for India!
It’s time
With sparkling brilliance the sky shone, As the lark soared high and alone; Singed by the searing heat, She was alert, she couldn’t be meat. Unbeknownst was the path, Which was quite a warpath, Her feeble mind had but one thought, Death, it must come nought! Her children, tiny and weak, Hunger struck them, their… Continue reading It’s time
Life blog
I’ve always been enamoured by the term, ever since I saw it discreetly mentioned in a Nokia N series ad. No, I’m not talking about the famed mobile blogging application these guys package with Series 60 Nokia phones! But this post is about the literal implications of the phrase: “Life blog”. Yeah, what would it… Continue reading Life blog