With around thirty-five miles of coastline, Gold Coast in the state of Queensland in Australia is a beach lover’s paradise! Not too far from the state capital Brisbane, it is also one of the most populous cities in Australia with tourists flooding in from all over the world to surf and enjoy the many recreational...Read More
Last week I visited the village of my wife’s parents in Southern Karnataka called Kannar. My wife’s maternal uncles live there in their ancestral home held up by decades old teak beams and mud tiles. They till their land, milk their cows, feed their oxen. They sprinkle water over their courtyard in the evenings. They...Read More
About six months back, my wife and I had some friends over one night, and when we told them about my decision to be a househusband so that we can look after our son better, an awkward silence was all we got. An awkward silence and a hasty switch of topics. Later the male half...Read More
“Jeena yaha, marna yaha, iske sivaa, jaana kaha” These were the golden lines which were heard in every cinema hall when Barsaat was released by Raj Kapoor in the golden era. As per the perception of Raj Kapoor, the lines of the lyrics symbolize the life of every human being. Kapoor believed that life is...Read More
When man first domesticated dogs, he must have never thought that down the ages he will end up depending on them so much. Perhaps it’s this dependency on our friendly domesticated hounds that led us to embark on a dog breeding frenzy over the years which resulted in some amazing breeds tailored to suit our...Read More
In the middle of a work meeting last week, my boss’s phone beeped. “Sorry, I have to take this,” he said, reaching into his pocket and looking quite serious. The rest of us waited and exchanged worried glances. On getting back, he sat down and said, “My son posted pictures of his dance performance on...Read More
What do you think is the biggest technological invention of the 20th century? If you ask this question to someone, you will most probably get a quick reply – The Internet. The enormous information super-highway is not just an incredible platform to communicate with people but also it is a major catalyst for economic development....Read More
With the hectic working hours and tiresome schedules, there is often no extra time to cook an elaborate and nutritious meal. For the working couples who spend hours in commuting,preparing dinner becomes a tedious task. Many among us are then compelled tolook for other alternatives like ordering takeaways or making an instant meal; Some, if...Read More
In-flight food is so commonly tasteless that the fact that some airlines don’t offer food anymore can be viewed as a humanitarian gesture. Have you ever wondered why in-flight food tastes bad or mediocre? Why, on the other hand, you enjoy tomato juice or soup better while flying? There are plenty of factors into play...Read More