A mason completes his day’s job at the two-storied building construction work site and goes to the river to wash his hands. It’s a well-planned city that he and his ilk have built, but it is regular work for the lot. Meanwhile, clouds gather over a God-forsaken place at the other corner of the world.… Continue reading A Slice from History of Civil Engineering, Geography and Botany
Month: October 2013
Ishant Sharma: The constant underachiever
Over the past few days there has been a hue and cry over Ishant Sharma‘s disastrous 48th over yielding 30 runs. Once touted as a rare find he has now fallen from grace. However this fall was not sudden or dramatic but a systematic breakdown of this young bowling talent. He shot to prominence when he… Continue reading Ishant Sharma: The constant underachiever
Star Gazing at Mangalore’s Celebrity Skyline
Ever thought of it? T. M. A Pai is not the only famous personality from Mangalore .There is a long list with it. Every field has a star from Mangalore. Name it and u will find on. Every star has risen high in their field and has personified success. Here are few Mangaloreans who have… Continue reading Star Gazing at Mangalore’s Celebrity Skyline
If Only We Were Color Blind
Last month, Nina Davuluri an American of Indian origin was crowned Miss America and instead of basking in the joy of her glory, she was busy being bombarded by bias and bigotry moments after the announcement. Mindless racist stereotyping had spread all over the social media after the event calling her a terrorist and an… Continue reading If Only We Were Color Blind
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
When asked about the various places to see in Delhi, most would mention popularly visited places like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Lotus Temple, etc. But only a few would tell you of Humayun’s Tomb. Situated in South Delhi, in close proximity to the Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station, this monument is by… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi