BRAVING THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Those who work out in the open under the blazing sun don’t say it’s NOT a big deal – after all, it’s their livelihood Seventy-year-old Vijay frequently refills his water bottle to quench his thirst as the mercury rises to 42 degrees. He can’t stop working despite the scorching sun overhead — after all, it […]

Here’s what to read this summer

books of some great authors will be out in coming months. Here is a list of 16 Fiction and Non-Fiction books to look forward to Fiction: 1. “The Neighbourhood” by Mario Vargas Llosa. Peruvian Nobel laureate Llosa’s latest novel features two wealthy couples in 1990s Lima embroiled in political corruption and erotic intrigues. The book […]

Indian Army needs more snipers

The term ‘sniper’ may have originated in India, but we are far short of ‘making a mark’ with the rifles we have Reports have surfaced recently about the Indian Army starting the process of importing 5,000-6,000 modern sniper rifles for R982 crore to replace the Dragunov sniper rifle that is in service currently. It may […]

The love letters

Extract from ‘The Veil’, a short story from the collection The Other “They decided to meet on a no moon night. Each had a reason. She wanted to lose her shadow in the dark so that the world may not see. And for him, he wanted to see his shadow in her light.” As her […]

Sentenced to life

They may be kings of the jungle but bred in captivity in the Delhi zoo, white tigers are reduced to a mere curiosity — and their quality of life greatly compromised July 21, a warm summer day in 2007, Yamuna gave birth to Vijay. Yamuna is from Delhi — her union arranged like many others […]

Sushi all the way

If you’re looking for nigiri which tastes like sheer poetry then head to this Japanese restaurant The theme of Lite Bite food’s latest eatery, YouMee is distinctly manga. As comic freaks, would tell you, Manga are comics created in Japan — its style developed in the late 19th century — or by creators in the […]

What is up with @?

The symbol which dates back to 1,300 years ago, now finds itself ruling the current age. Different countries have adopted it into their language, even inspired the opening up of its people’s worldview The symbol @ has now become the very fabric of life for all around the world. While we tweet, tag or search […]

No pocket borough

Badami, a taluk in north Karnataka, stands to gain by becoming the CM’s constituency if Siddaramaiah wins. But the long neglected electorate cannot be swayed by facile campaigns There are about 15 men and women who have lined up to collect their ration quota of kerosene in Paarvati hamlet in Badami constituency. Only three houses […]