Did you ever hear of a suitcase that left its possessor and took a trip all of its own? Well, it has been done! Now, a dear friend of mine, Rastogi had a suitcase which he adored a great deal, and up until this Diwali the two got along splendidly together. But, evidently Rastogi did… Continue reading A Suitcase takes a Trip across India – Alone
Month: March 2014
The Road to Egypt
“Mummies, the Pyramids, the Nile…” these were the things lingering in my mind while travelling on the road to Egypt from Israel. But on the way, I got to witness other spectacular sights, which made the trip more exciting. As we were travelling by bus, we got to witness the extensive Red Sea coast. It… Continue reading The Road to Egypt
What if the Mahabharata was all a lie?
I am now reading Ajaya Book 1 – Roll of the Dice by Anand Neelakantan and am finding it quite interesting. Ajaya – Epic of the Kaurava Clan is a story based on one of greatest epics of India, The Mahabharata. But, while Jaya was the story about the victory of the Pandavas, Ajaya is… Continue reading What if the Mahabharata was all a lie?
Asura – History Written by the Losers: A Must Read!
Title: Asura: Tale of the Vanquished Language: English Author: Anand Neelakantan Genre: Fiction – Alternative History/Mythology Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd (2012) ISBN – 10: 9381576052 ISBN-13: 9789381576052 Binding: Paperback Price: Rs. 295 (Buy from Flipkart for Rs.150) Pages: 500 Summary: So what do you do when someone challenges the conventional norms that History is… Continue reading Asura – History Written by the Losers: A Must Read!
Midnight Snacks at the Hostel – Are they hazardous to your health?
Three cups of chocolate milk, a half of honey cake, a leftover pizza slice and dessert usually relieves Abhinav Rastogi of that empty feeling before going to bed. By doubling the amount, he can sometimes dream. Prashant Gupta and Rohit Ankolekar’s appetite depends solely on their weekly budget. By cutting out a Saturday movie, they… Continue reading Midnight Snacks at the Hostel – Are they hazardous to your health?