The decade that was(‘nt)
In this first of a series of reviews, we transcend technical details and choose to not mention 9/11, Bush, Iraq, China, Facebook, sub-prime and other incidentals. While these represent important events and personalities, they are also boring reminders of everything that went wrong with our lives. We choose instead, to focus on things that either [...]
New Research Reveals Mumbai Actually Drought-ridden Venice
As heavy rains lashed Mumbai and threw life out of gear, a report released today has created even more confusion among residents. Mumbai, the report says, was originally designed to serve as an Indian Venice with waterways and beautifully architected canals. As the weather grew warmer and rains reduced, the system was thrown off-kilter and [...]
Word Power Made Difficult
Our resident etymologist, Tarakanath Di Stefano, introduces his weekly column on new words, phrases and terms not found in dictionary yet. The first day of the year is a good time to reflect on what we learnt in the year gone by. Why, you ask? I have no idea but that’s what they all say. [...]