looking like nothing matters

Delhi. I'm yet to visit  the capital city. Actually I've never been to the northern parts of India. What a shame !

Day Scholar by Siddarth Chowdury reminds me a lots I've, haven't n should've done in my college, hostel n day scholar days. Lol. Though honest, witty n funny, I won't recommend the novel to youngsters esp wannabe writers nor to my son. Way too much of adult content n anti social activities. Also hostel, PG or barsati, university life has changed for the better I guess.

Shortlisted for The Man Asian literary prize? You kidding?

 The story is about the end of innocence and the dawn of a young writer. Must read for those who had 'enjoyed' college n hostel life yet became successful n happy in life. You know what I mean. Cheers to that.

The concentrated stench of life

I read fast. But sometimes deliberately slowly. Like with Lahiri's books. As a huge but on diet fan of Lahiri, you can imagine my anticipations n expectations regarding this book. To begin with, I don't fancy going through naxalite movements, freedom n partition struggles or mandir-masjid riots anymore. I'm done with those.

Though the first half features '60s Calcutta and naxalbari movement, it drags on and on. From the second half the story races up to a promising end.

The novel tests my patience but eventually warms my feline heart.

whe-e-re are you, my love?

Started as campus journalism and published in 1991, Show Business sketches the rise of a Bollywood superstar, his subsequent entry into politics and the eventual fall and 'The End'. Spicy, comical and unreal like a hit hindi movie. The plot thickens and loosens with self explanatory monologues and witty scripts. The characters resemble many a dead and living Bollywood starlets. Naughty author.


Mr Tharoor's sense of humor is undisputable.  But coming from a prolific writer like him, the book is a huge disappointment. As a die hard fan of Tharoor's personality, achievements n writings, actually I'm shocked out of my shell. Really.

Let me borrow the thought from this book that practically pacified and even erased many of my regrets out. One has to have regrets. A life without regrets is a life lived without introspection, without inquiry. That's not a life worth living. Wow. What a soothie  !

the sacred temple

The book comprises 3 stories written over a period of five years. It is dedicated to the lady of Kollur, raped by two cab drivers. The theme is sexual assaults in domestic n daily life. And pedophilia to top it. Thus the stories are unbearable, traumatic and harrowing.

Subhash Chandran. No doubt, he is one of the most promising young writers of Malayalam Lit. Good luck.

The last of Jeeves n Bertie

Not so amazing facts about this novel:-

• This is the last complete novel of P.G.Wodehouse.
• This becomes the last in Jeeves n Bertie series.
• This story is predictable from the very beginning; so not much novelty.

Nevertheless I enjoyed this masterpiece. 

Happy feet : Day 1

Can you believe this? After this many decades, after this many discussions, we start this big tiny step.... to WALK. Yes. Not me. It's Boz's big fat resolution and I tag along. I'm not that excited because

• I was not prepared, I don't own a walker's costume, so felt altogether out of league with the regulars.
• Sun was still there, I walked staring at the fellow walkers n them at me resulting awkward moments. What should be my facial expression? Must I avoid eye contact? I have no idea about corniche etiquette. Ain't I supposed to walk freely n happily swinging my hands n legs at great speed?
• I sweat a bit, which I didn't like , I'm not accustomed to it. Yuck.
• After the event, I don't spare an elaborate dinner. No, not chappatti, I never eat chappatti.

Anyways. I'm hopeful. Hey, don't tell anyone. If there is any trumpetable result, I shall do it myself. Until then....

It's time to put your eggs in one basket

For the first time since I joined, Kalari begins after Easter ! Usually the year starts on All Fool's Day. Just imagine.... So,  no Easter egg making this time. But at home Ginger is competing with herself. More omlettes this year. Sighs....

happy eggster 

Easter is always at home with family. No guests n ghosts since its working day for men. The working class. Hee heee.

Cheers to the new beginning !!

All the best to the young rascals @ Kalari !!!