Tag Archives: India

Sa’adat Hassan Manto turns 100

I am trying to attempt to write about a writer, it is his birthday today…. there are caveats because I know very little of the writer, Saadat Hassan Manto (1912-55) one,  and I want to write something  as I’m so … Continue reading

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Book Review: Two Fates by Judy Balan

Two Fates: The Story Of My Divorce by Judy Balan. Available online.  My rating: 2 of 5 stars Just over 170 pages long, a cover page with some funny cartoons and an interesting title, which reminds the reader of a … Continue reading

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Review: Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol

Mission Impossible turned out to be good. Period. We as a group enjoyed watching it. Period. Anil Kapoor was bad, or was he good I can’t say.  Period. His character was slimy; now does that mean he acted well therefore, … Continue reading

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Awesomeness :) :)

And a Repost – but something I find so relevant even after a year in a new environment! https://pinashpinash.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/its-awesome-really/ Trivia: Vernacular – “native to a country” from Latin vernaculus  – domestic, native, from “verna” – home-born slave, native,”  Therefore, vernacular language – … Continue reading

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Wordless Memories :)

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Spotted (PNA) n Shot (Kiddo) : One of my favourite places, I make a point to visit whenever I’m in Kerala… This time’s visit is pending… My tree love:) Also, it is believed that this tree was planted by Saint … Continue reading

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Kartography, Karting in Karachi ;)

The title is an invitation, so is the book cover and what more to catch my interest – the blurb said it’s about two friends, their journey from the cradle (not to the grave yet)… but well into their adult … Continue reading

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Book Review: Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children MC conquered :)

Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Finally, I’ve read the canonical text titled Midnight’s Children (MC) by Salman Rushdie (SR) wipes the sweat off the brow, and keeps the book aside on the shelf for … Continue reading

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