Monsoons are notoriously unpredictable in India. Yet weather forecasters keep making valiant efforts to predict the monsoon rains. If it rains before the predicted date, it is a pre-monsoon shower. Any rain after the predicted date range is due to western disturbances!
Author Archives: Leena T Pandey
About a Boss
Bosses are a necessary evil. The mere hint of their presence is enough to make you feel guilty about every unofficial mail you read or every site you visit surreptitiously while pretending to work hard. But the solemn pearls of wisdom that drop from their mouths every now and then make up for the hours you spend sloggingContinueContinue reading “About a Boss”
Genesis and After
A peek into God’s diary 00.00.00 BT (Before Time) For an eternity, I’ve been sitting around doing nothing. What is the use of all this power if there is no one to admire and revere it? Surely there is more to life than merely existing as a supreme power? I must do something. I mustContinueContinue reading “Genesis and After”
What Is Creative Writing?
Traditionally, all writing has been classified into two clear-cut categories, non-creative writing and creative writing. Non-creative writing usually deals with hard, cold facts. Its purpose is to inform readers and enhance their knowledge about a specific happening, situation, product, or concept. For instance, a book on history, a news write-up on a recent event, andContinueContinue reading “What Is Creative Writing?”
They Don’t Get Me – 1
In the first few months of his term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled extensively. At the time, several jokes did the rounds on possible reasons why he spent more time out of the country than in it.
Patol Babu, Film Star
Patol Babu, Film Star is a gem of a story by Satyajit Ray. I came across this short story in my son’s English Literature book and was instantly charmed. I have read (and seen) several of Satyajit Ray’s works and am an ardent fan. This possibly colors my reviews of his works. Let me startContinueContinue reading “Patol Babu, Film Star”
Creative Writing Exercise #1
As you know, style plays a critical role in your creative writing efforts. For a beginner, it is important to experiment with different writing styles to find out which style suits him or her best. So, here’s a simple creative writing exercise that you can use to familiarise yourself with different styles of writing. WriteContinueContinue reading “Creative Writing Exercise #1”
How Do We Learn – The 5 Basic Principles of Learning
From the time we are born, one of the most important mental functions we perform is learning. As a toddler, we learn to walk and to speak. When we start school, we master the alphabet, learn to make friends, and start acquiring writing skills. We then continue to learn various subjects, mastering a few, performingContinueContinue reading “How Do We Learn – The 5 Basic Principles of Learning”
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