Himalayan Odyssey – Chapter 1
An obsession that changed my life KISHTWAR – 1976 In 1976 I saved up Rs. 350 from my earnings as … Continue reading Himalayan Odyssey – Chapter 1
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Raghu Iyer – A tribute
It was a chilly morning on Sunday 5th March 1978. The weak sunshine gradually gained in strength and lit up … Continue reading Raghu Iyer – A tribute
Confessions of a Chaiwallah
“Two leaves and a bud”, declared Ravi Puran as he escorted us through the maze of tea bushes on a … Continue reading Confessions of a Chaiwallah
Professor Kapadia and the Beowulf Effect – A Personal Recollection
Professor Rohinton Kapadia died on Sunday 11 January 2015. I owe this information to Ranjan Roy, my fellow student, who … Continue reading Professor Kapadia and the Beowulf Effect – A Personal Recollection
THE BANYAN TREE by Lalita Noronha
Originally posted on 3QR: The Three Quarter Review:
Photo: Kim Seng Much of what I’ve learned about life comes from plants—the seemingly endless varieties… Continue reading THE BANYAN TREE by Lalita Noronha
Dorian of Mount Douglas
As always, my intentions had been lofty: I would ride my cycle every day to school and thus maintain a … Continue reading Dorian of Mount Douglas
Of Beasts and Men – The Bear from Bharmour
Perhaps if he prayed hard enough, one of the gods in the innumerable heritage-status temples that dotted the town would release him from the slavery of being a dancing bear? Continue reading Of Beasts and Men – The Bear from Bharmour
