Monthly Archives: March 2014
1962- India China debacle
The front page of the, The Times of India reads “ 1962 war report leaked, BJP gets ammo to hit Congress” according to this article after India lost the war with China in 1962 Lt. General Henderson Brooks was appointed to conduct an operational review of the Army’s reverses. Lt. Brooks then submitted a top secret...
By Amy Rachiele, M. Ed., Indie Author
The most significant element in the story of Until November that stands out to me is the character November. I felt a major connection with her through the prose. I truly liked her. Sometimes that's not the case in novels. I thought she was witty, strong, and resilient considering her upbringing. Beast, her dog, was...
By Amy Rachiele, M. Ed., Indie Author
Axel is a mixture of themes: romance, love, and the tough issue of domestic violence. I enjoyed this book because of the weaving and bobbing of these elements. The novel has light moments, suspense, and action.
The emotional ties of Axel and Izzy are apparent throughout the story even when divided.
Axel and Izzy are separated...
By Nishant Agarwal
Imagine the plight of a woman who has been ditched by her fiancé a night just before her wedding. She is left with only two options – to keep cursing her luck or else gather strength and move on. Welcome to the world of Rani (Kangana Ranaut) a.k.a Queen, who does just the latter and amidst the...
Single hood is all about celebrating yourself. You, yourself are the only person you will never lose. There are two categories of people- those who crib about being single all the time and the other who are single only for a short span of time. Now what these two categories of people have in common is that they do...
The missing Malaysian airplane has raised a lot of eyebrows. There are a lot of questions left unanswered. What? How? When? It’s an extremely intriguing case. To start with a background, the Malaysia Flight MH370, a Boeing 777-200 ER, departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 00:41 MST, and was due to arrive in Beijing Capital International Airport six hours later.
Now there are various theories regarding...
By JESSICA BLANKENSHIP
I want to live in a world where everyone is free to love whom(or what)ever they choose without judgment. Just let me live my life.
A box of pizza is the only thing you want to share your bed with.
And when you wake up next to in the morning, you smile at it like, “Oh, I ate the fuck...
Off the two political scions
One comes from a strong lineage of political leaders and freedom fighters; to the outside world it appears that he has everything that he needs to formulate a career. I mean having Gandhi in your name can never worsen things right? Another is a newbie, he also hails from a strong dynasty. People identify with...
“Hardwork is the key to success”
True that! I have no doubts about this quotation. In fact we all have grown up hearing this one specific encouraging quote. But as we have grown into our sophisticated selves (I guess), we have realized one fact over time. ONLY hardwork isn't going to push us up the career ladder. If it was...
All right believers, before you take offence and attack me, just please hear me out. All of us have heard about the bestselling book “The Secret” and its magical Law of Attraction, which says that you can manifest anything that you truly, deeply wish for. You will attract into your life that which you think of, or obsess over,...
The shady and deserted roads tell a tale of stories untold and unheard.
The dilapidated state of the “homes’’ and the clogged lanes showcase a story of neglect.
The bruised looks on their faces gives a story of indifference.
A walk on the GB road tells you all these stories. GB ROAD, the red light district of Delhi.
A place where humanity seems...
Have you ever imagined how it would be when your favorite character from the most desired game of yours comes alive to assist you in real life? Well then it just got real. “Cortana” the very favorite character of every gamer who plays the games from the Halo franchise. Voiced by the ever charming Jen Taylor, Microsoft has for...
When I first entered the world of online dating, I was immediately drawn to Match.com. I didn't go there because it had the most attractive user interface, a unique or innovative method for matching partners, or a low price. I went there because I had heard of it and it was the biggest (or very nearly) online dating market....
Hey Guys, the last article was about different types of compositions in Hindustani Music which I hope you all must have read. This article; as told before will be based on the different types of taals in our music. The taal which is mostly used is the Teentaal, the bols of which were discussed in the article- Indian...
Okay, so it’s been a long time since I've written an article and last time. I had started a series about the ‘biggest cult band in the world’ Tool. Hopefully I’ll finish this series before they release their much awaited follow up album to 2006’s ‘10,000 Days’ this year (speculation).
As I remember, in the last article I talked about Tool’s origins and...
The recently held Geneva motor show has seen a lot of big, exciting, new launches. One thing that all visitors and the general public really look forward to are concept cars. This is because manufacturers showcase all new design elements, technology and features which we might see incorporated in our road cars sometime in the future. Here are a...
In a meditation class conducted by the Art of Living society I understood the beautifully hidden meaning in one of the most common and simplest fact of life – ‘We are there, where our mind is’.
With each breath I drew I took a flight into a new world of fantasy. It may sound funny, my mind flew miles away...
Both men and women are essential to the development of the human race. They are like the proverbial complimentary wheels of progress. It is essential equal respect be given to both.
But unfortunately in India we find a lopsided approach to gender equality and dignity. A woman has remained a controversial figure in the social history of India. She has...
The darkened stage gives way to light up a woman’s body, which is covered in nothing except her lingerie. She has an unapologetic smile on her face. Like the one you have when you know you are doing everything right. But this was different - she stood before a stunned, silent audience, and as the stage lights up, it...
For Panache, the western dance society of Shri Ram College of Commerce the sky is the limit. Ever since its inception in 2005 has not only broken creative barriers but also gained wide recognition throughout various colleges of India. In another feat to achieve awesomeness, Panache has joined hands with their college union to make Thirak the most-must-attend-event of...
By Sneha Garodia
The battle between Delhi and Mumbai is never-ending but it always amuses the people of these metropolises. While ‘Dilli’ is India’s political capital city, Mumbai is its financial capital! Here are the most common comparisons:
An ice-cream in Delhi’s scorching summers v/s a cup of masala Chai during Mumbai rains
Delhi AC Metros v/s Mumbai local trains
Broad tree-lined avenues...
I just came back from Goa yesterday with friends.I spent my 21st in Goa. My first trip was with family 9 years ago. Goa is beautiful. I went for two things, to eat and to sit on the beach,read a book,listen to music,sip beer and relax. And I also managed to do the 'only three things my mom told...
The morning of 4.3.2014 saw a case of deference and a show of anger when a man threw ink on Sahara chief, Mr. Subrata Roy. He walked towards the Supreme Court covered in ink. A man who commanded the world’s respect and power till a few months back, has been reduced to scratch. With the future of Sahara...
By Mallika Bhagat
Running so fast in our lives, waiting to breathe seems expensive! We are so busy in running past others in this maddening race to nowhere, we often leave ourselves behind, lost in a crowd that scarcely notices our anguish. Why is everyone running? Definitely not for weightloss!
We run to escape Reality.
Run away so that we dont have...
By Ishan Banerjee
Ask a majority of the Indian population currently pursuing their undergraduate education right now “When do you think India had it’s Industrial Revolution?” Most would agree to the national rhetoric and reply sometime just after independence.
Contrary to popular belief, India at independence, was strictly not deficient in terms of industrial growth. It had one of the largest Railways,...
