Harini Calamur's Writings
Dictionary.com has around 76 known usages of the word cast. I am reproducing 6 of those here, do check out the rest – they too are illuminating ! –verb (used with object) 1. to throw or hurl; fling: The gambler cast the…
Two years ago – i had blogged the bulk of this post. I am using it as a base and just refurbishing it with a few more favorites. Tomorrow, I will look at the duets. September 28th – The birthday of [tag]Lata…
Being in love with God. Filled with passion for God. Having a mystical connect with God. Having communication with God that bypasses organsied relgioun. Where you stop referring to God in the terrifying patriarchal formality – and refer to him in the…
I really don’t believe in too many conspiracy theories. This entire idea that various systems might be conspiring to get an individual out seems kind of far fetched. But, in the recent past I have been questioning why the Indian Express has…
It has been interesting to see the Government at work. And, although there is a tremendous amount of twittering (as opposed to tweeting) and sniggering –Â austerity not a bad idea. With the kind of National Debt that we are carrying, and with…
The first thing that strikes you – when you set eyes on Borobudur is – ‘gosh that is large’. Rally – really gigantic. Frankly, it looks more like a giant spaceship parked on plain ground than a place of Buddhist worship. The…
Asha Bhosle is like good wine. she has gotten better with age 🙂 And today on her birthday – here are some of the songs that i would take away with me to a desert island ! The list is in, more…
(Inspirations – a series that is reproduction of interesting speeches and writings. It is not about a writer’s block – i keep battling those – but more because these are readings / writings that inspired me at a certain point in life…
I dont’ visit my home in Lonavala as often as I ought to. But, everytime I go there i am recharged, refreshed and rejuvenated. It is almost as though it washes away all the sadness, the compromises and the conflict – which…