Happened to read in this morning’s paper (Mumbai Mirror, no less) that Alfred Tennyson’s 200th birth centenary will be celebrated in August this year. That mention of Tennyson brought nice childhood memories to my mind (apart from the old confusion about whether the ‘Lord’ was a title that ought to be used before his name, [...]
Woohoo!!
Guess this recent move of mine just about makes me the first jobless* person to buy a car in times of recession. And I tell you – it takes guts, people!! (And confidence in your ability to wheedle some cash out of the ‘Shek’ of Dubai in case things do go horribly wrong).
But I am [...]
Songs for a rainy day
Your local radio station will have you believe that the only song worth playing on a rainy day is that ‘Zara zara’ number, with the lilting flute notes and the overall sense of the erotic. However, if you aren’t particularly in the mood for romance, and don’t mind listening to some wonderful oldies, you simply [...]
