With “India’s Daughter”, Leslee Udwin has once again brought Nirbhaya into the limelight and with her, dragged out the sinister monster of rape. What are we supposed to address now? The fact that the documentary has been banned in India or the statements made by the driver and the defense lawyers or the rape itself? … Continue reading India’s Daughter – Her Fault?
Author: Vrinda
The Dirty Picture
A ride from Manipal to Udupi itself feels like stepping out into a different world. Once you exit Manipal, you find India staring back at you. The place gets more dirty, the air somehow feels heavier and more sweat trickles down your back. India is incredible, there is no denying that. It is a country… Continue reading The Dirty Picture
THE HUNTING PARTY REVIEWS: CAFÉ SEVEN BEES MANIPAL
Cafe Seven Bees, this nondescript little place in the green park building, opposite to the new OPD block of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal attracts quite a crowd, and for good reason. It is a nice place to chat over a cup of coffee and snacks though it gets very crowded from 5:30 to 8. The service… Continue reading THE HUNTING PARTY REVIEWS: CAFÉ SEVEN BEES MANIPAL
Seven Beans from Arabia – After College Hangout!!
The Arabs in the 1600s were very protective of their coffee beans. They allowed export of coffee beans only after the beans were processed at a very high price. Legend has it that in 1670, Baba Budan, an Indian pilgrim, got seven beans with him and bought them out of Arabia into India. When he… Continue reading Seven Beans from Arabia – After College Hangout!!