Author Archive for Vivek
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Published by August 29th, 2010 in Academic Themes, Fun stuff and Naan fiction. 0 CommentsIn his fascinating book, “The world of gold today“, Timothy Green wrote about gold reserves in Fort Knox as one of the silliest ventures taken up by human beings. We slave hard to take out the gold that lies under the earth at tremendous cost of lives and resources. We refine it, transport it across [...]
Visit to Fatehpur Sikri, a gorgeous world-heritage monument, became a nightmare thanks to non-stop harassment by “guides” and others. I recently visited Fatehpur-Sikri near Agra with my friend, Dr. K, and faced the worst harassment I ever have in my life (to give you the context, she is a tall-blonde-white-American girl). The process starts at [...]
With 15 minutes to go for the Jaipur-Delhi bus, I decided to give the toilet a try. I was directed to dark and damp room with an Indian styled pit-toilet. After finding the only dry spot to stand on, I precariously balanced my pants on my shoulders with nowhere else to hang them. Just when [...]
This is a desperate attempt to create a story where none exists. As a young man who has freshly returned from the United States after announcing his white girlfriend, I expected some fireworks when I got home; but all was calm in the eastern front. I thought, perhaps an announcement that I will be moving [...]
Death needs preparation. Preparation, especially for those who will be left behind, and I have started preparing for the death of a close one. She has been my bedside companion for many years, and the holder of my most intimate thoughts. She has been a part of my conversations with friends, my work and my [...]
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