Monthly Archives: January 2010

January 29, 2010

War and Peace

When I still had very limited vocabulary and comprehension skills, I took up the daunting challenge of reading Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. I ended up with egg on my face! I could finish only a few first pages, without … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2010

Haiti in Rubbles

Undoubtedly one of the worst catastrophic events of recent times – that was the essence of UN Secretary General’s assessment of the earthquake that struck Haiti and its aftermath. The earthquake hit Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, on January 12 . It … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2010

Kanchenjunga

Although Keats didn’t sadly have the good fortune to see the majestic Kanchenjunga, what he’s written in another context is a perfect description for this grand peak in the Himalayan range. One who gets an opportunity to see this stately … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2010

When a New Year Begins…

Fifth day of the New Year! Yes, already. How Time flits!  Beginning of a new year fills us with hopes and expectations. We make resolutions and look forward to actualising our dreams and resolve. However, before we have fully braced … Continue reading →

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