It is the holy month of Karthik and a time in the Hindu calendar where the lighting of oil lamps is considered auspicious. Like the rest of the country, Karthik is considered extremely holy in the southern state of Kerala too. But did you know that the first Lakshadeepam in the state dates back to… Continue reading Book Review: Iconography of Deepam – Celebrating the Traditional Lamps of Kerala
Ask any child what his/her favourite subjects are and it is highly likely that history does not figure on top. Some of the most predicatable responses given are “it is boring” or “it is too dry”. Well, this is partially true considering the fact that the history we study in school is mostly confined to… Continue reading Book Review: Eleven Stops to the Present – Stories from Bangalore
Review “The Story of a Suicide” by Sriram Ayer is one that perhaps reflects the state of society and how youth relate to and deal with different aspects of life – ranging from social media to substance abuse to sexuality. The book is centered around four characters – Hari, Mani, Sam and Charu. Starting innocuously… Continue reading Book Review: The Story of a Suicide by Sriram Ayer
