Archive for December, 2007

Thoughts…

Thursday, December 27th, 2007 Posted in Philosophy | No Comments »

Good conversation is one of my greatest delights. I have often marvelled at the pleasure that mere talking can provide, and at the twists and turns of thought and intellect ... Read more..

‘Tis the night before Christmas

Monday, December 24th, 2007 Posted in Calcutta, Christmas, India | No Comments »

...and all through the house, not a creature is stirring, not even Alfie, the school hamster, on his annual visit to us over the Christmas holidays. It is very still ... Read more..

A tale of two cities…

Friday, December 14th, 2007 Posted in India, London, Mumbai | 1 Comment »

London, where I live, and Mumbai,  where I used to live. Two fascinating cities that seem very different, but, surprisingly, are more alike than not. Even today, after years of familiarity with ... Read more..