Monthly Archives: March 2011

Days At Avadi

Posted on March 31, 2011 by secondsaturn

I got some old photos from home this time, taken many seasons ago, when one winter for the Christmas vacation, we went to Avadi to create some entertainment for Dadu. The “we” included my parents, my younger brother Pam, Madhukaka, … Continue reading →

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Reading about Autism – Mark Haddon: The Curious Case of the Dog At Nighttime

Posted on March 25, 2011 by secondsaturn

I have just finished reading Mark Haddon’s book called the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. The protagonist is an autistic child and like all autistic children, excels in observing details closely but unable to absorb a … Continue reading →

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Bhangra on women’s day..

Posted on March 9, 2011 by secondsaturn

Madhubani posted a series of songs renditioned by Kali Dasgupta together with his interviews. In the ensemble of songs from many regions, there were a few bhangras along translation of lyrics. Hence I knew for the first time in my … Continue reading →

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Khana-Mihirer Dhibi. Bani Basu. Bengali novel.

Posted on March 3, 2011 by secondsaturn

Thousand thanks to Sarvani for introducing me to Bani Basu’s writings. I had heard a lot about this firebrand feminist author but never quite read her works. Sarvani handed me a hard bound book by the author named Khana Mihirer … Continue reading →

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