Krishna, Myths and History Books

It’s tough travelling down the back lanes of history and mythology. Where do myths begin? Where does history take precedence and how do religious beliefs reign supreme? Is it irrational to expect logic while expressing belief?
Amma was a student of history but she is an ardent believer in myths. I am untrustworthy. I can shift [...]

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An Old Habit Broken

Awright. You asked for it.
I have been quiet for a while because I broke an eight-year hiatus and took off on a mini-break. Yes, a proper holiday. Mister, brat and me, myself, I. On the road. Felt like Thelma and Louise driving on the road with the wind in my hair. Except that unlike Messers T & L, [...]

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Yuletide in Chennai

Greetings.
Everyone’s whining that  Chennai’s grandness is lost in the density of urban sprawl. But to seek vestiges of her past beauty you need the keen eye of a traveller and the heart of a loyal patron. And it’s Christmas, the right time to do it.
Churches are Chennai’s best kept secret. The churches of Chennai bursting with song, hope, [...]

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Flight of the Kuruvis

Midnight. Anna International Airport, Chennai. Even if the lights go out, you can identify the terminal for the Singapore flight.Just gravitate towards the point that sounds most like a Pattukottai Azhagiri or a Periyar bus stand. The dialect is colourfully rustic Tamil. The conversation pertains to small town concerns. The place even smells like a town [...]

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