Father, Son and the Holy Patriotism
As I ramble through old photos, I make my 2nd phone call in 10 minutes to my now annoyed achacha asking about his life a few decades ago. My ever...
Mallu Mufasa and his Simba
Every Malayali father is a Mufasa. I believe this has a lot do with their moustaches, which is as beautiful and majestic as OG Mufasa’s mane. Having the ability to...
“Jail is a fine place, even for activists to go for a retreat”
Social activist Medha Patkar was at St. Joseph's College on 23rd November to deliver The Dr. Fr. Ambrose Pinto SJ Memorial Lecture. In the auditorium, the audience sat...
Never Give Mic to a Mother, Teacher, or a Writer. Too Bad I am all Three.
Dr. Sudha Murthy's book 'Here, There and Everywhere' was launched on 25 May 2018 in Sapna Book House, Bangalore. In a striking contrast to the dimly-lit buildings and gloomy clouds on...
60 Minutes,105 Stalls – Bengaluru Hastakalaa Fair
“Bhaiya No Photos, only buying products”. Walking past 100 odd stalls at the Hastakalaa Fair, one only heard this over and over again. The path opened out like a zig-zag...
When Cartoons Speak Louder Than Words
Why is it rare to see the work of women cartoonists in India, and abroad? Is it a good idea to use only two colours? Does a dark background always...