It is true when people say that where you live (or have lived) shapes who you are. For instance, you can easily spot a Manipalite in any part of the world when s/he scoffs at what people call rain or what they consider a “reasonable” price for good food. Such idiosyncrasies develop as a result… Continue reading Aesthetics of endemism – Manipal Birding Chronicles
Author: Vrinda
Celebrations
The celebrations have begun. Utsav, the Annual, Inter college festival, organized by the cultural co-ordination committee of Manipal University is back. Once again, MAHE’s best gear up to take on each other and prove who is best. Tempers flare and emotions run high as the constituent colleges of Manipal University give it their all. Utsav… Continue reading Celebrations
A Feast For Crows
To all Game of Thrones fans, this is not about GoT so don’t pull a “for the watch” on me later. In Punjab, they say that the cawing of a crow heralds the arrival of a visitor. In GoT, it signals the arrival of the white-walker. Remember when Sam kills the white-walker? Yes, this article… Continue reading A Feast For Crows
Weekends at Manipal: Hanumangundi Falls
On those rare occasions when you manage to get long weekends at Manipal, say two days, you either pack your backpack and go to the beach, somewhere nearby or you spend it in bed, watching a movie or a soap, wishing Goa were closer or you had more holidays and you had more money. On… Continue reading Weekends at Manipal: Hanumangundi Falls
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