When in Manipal, one of the things I look forward to most is going home. This time around, when news of torrential rains in Mumbai reached me, just the day before my journey, I was perturbed. A few of my friends and well wishers had cautioned me about the train-tracks being flooded and the city… Continue reading Mumbai – The Venice of India!
Year: 2015
Manipal’s Umbrella Man
The umbrella man is just like your average Joe. For all you may know he may be a she. He walks like you, talks like you and who knows, he may be standing beside you and sharing a joke. But what sets him apart is his expertise in the field of umbrella swiping. He is… Continue reading Manipal’s Umbrella Man
Indian Media and Crystal Balls
So ever wondered how the TV news channels get their news. You’d say through correspondents and wire services… Hell no! I am about to tell you how it has become easy to start a news channel and get the news. The tech involved is simple and ingenuous. It’s a crystal ball that is the size… Continue reading Indian Media and Crystal Balls
Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur?
Engineering these days is such a hullabaloo among parents, teachers, counselors and even the government due to which more and more students declare,“I want to be an Engineer”. When I hear these words, I am like, “OH wow! That’s great but which area of Engineering you wish to work for.” Most students don’t even know… Continue reading Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur?
Are you HALLYU – fied yet?
March, 2014. That was the first time ever in my lifetime I saw it. And suddenly, I was addicted. I just couldn’t get up from my place anymore, my eyes glued to it. And when it was over, I was sad and wondered what do next. Such was my love for it- my first ever… Continue reading Are you HALLYU – fied yet?