Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried is a powerful combination of fact and fiction linked to leave the reader with a lasting impression of fear, love, and gratitude for the novel’s components. Through description and haze, O’Brien leaves his reader feeling burdened with the hardships of the soldiers yet doubtful of their existence. O’Brien opens… Continue reading The Things They Carried book review
Month: September 2008
Sukhdi nu sukh
Probably the most common home made sweet in Gujarat is ‘sukhdi’ and there is a reason why its so.The most simple recipe, less time consuming, nutritious and of course awesome taste.And for the same reason, we, technosavvy guys, decided to give a try in our new house.Ya, by d way we 4 gujjus have moved… Continue reading Sukhdi nu sukh
Albarracín
In the ancient mountains around Teruel sits a tiny medieval village beautifully unafraid to show its age. Polished and prettified medieval villages are a dime a dozen in Spain. Clinging along a craggy thrust of rock wrapped by the clear waters of the Río Guadalaviar, Albarracín is much less lovingly preserved than it is romantically… Continue reading Albarracín
Abona – kaleidoscopic arcs of kites
Behind me, the kaleidoscopic arcs of kites soar and dip in the wind, teased by the skilled hands of kite-boarders as they hurtle across the water’s surface. The same wind is whistling around my ears and creating mad woman’s hair which whips into my eyes as I walk up the side of Bocinegro. Taking a… Continue reading Abona – kaleidoscopic arcs of kites
Cricket Vs Abhinav Bindra
Faster. Higher. Stronger. Isn’t it ironic that we advocate ourselves as a peaceful nation and win Medals in sports such as Shooting, Boxing and Wrestling? So goes the SMS that I received today. This got me thinking about the Olympic games which recently caused quite a stir in the minds of us Cricket crazy Indians.… Continue reading Cricket Vs Abhinav Bindra