At first, Kalidasa was a dunce....
It was a recent rainy afternoon when I finally met the Duke at his sea-side palace; where he was, as you would have seen in the last two references, with "his folks".
Like one of those sessions where a Grandmaster plays thirty chessboards successively, Srinath kept flipping between sports channels, mindful of all the moves. Yes he did regularly revert to what he called "an awesome spectator sport" - golf.
And then we got-a-talking about his deep admiration for Imran Khan and somehow came around to his proficiency in Sanskrit. He is one level below the highest which, interestingly, is called Pravesham or The Entry - because, I suppose, it is one's entry into a world of erudition, as you shall see....
... while Ilaiyaraaja was always a genius
I love the way he gets so emotional and passionate while talking about Ilaiyaraaja! Don't miss the way his mouth goes dry when he talks about the Carnatic vidvaan's!
August 30, 2011
August 25, 2011
The Earl Digs Graves
The Paths of Glory
I happened to catch The Earl one evening in his humble Castle and I don't know if it was the gloomy weather or the rather depressing prospect of an impending Monday, but somehow the discussion turned rather grim. However, my camera and I, were taken by surprise when we soon saw an uncanny transformation take over. Indeed, in talking about Death , The Earl's demeanour took upon a most lively form. Just see how he laughs in an almost mocking manner at the thought of "the inevitable hour".
I happened to catch The Earl one evening in his humble Castle and I don't know if it was the gloomy weather or the rather depressing prospect of an impending Monday, but somehow the discussion turned rather grim. However, my camera and I, were taken by surprise when we soon saw an uncanny transformation take over. Indeed, in talking about Death , The Earl's demeanour took upon a most lively form. Just see how he laughs in an almost mocking manner at the thought of "the inevitable hour".
August 23, 2011
August 9, 2011
Landmark Defending Champions think Duke, Earl and Baron "swing Wildly both ways"
Mocha for Muka
In a rare interview, I managed to capture the defending Landmark Champions Konga, Muka and Vik hobnobbing with Royalty! The Duke was once again with his folks but their team received much praise for their recent performances in Hyderabad. One may attribute it to a feeling of being at home in an erstwhile princely state.
The amiable banter was followed by some refreshments. While the "rest of them" had banal blueberry muffins, the Earl smugly had an Irish caramel frappe
In a rare interview, I managed to capture the defending Landmark Champions Konga, Muka and Vik hobnobbing with Royalty! The Duke was once again with his folks but their team received much praise for their recent performances in Hyderabad. One may attribute it to a feeling of being at home in an erstwhile princely state.
The amiable banter was followed by some refreshments. While the "rest of them" had banal blueberry muffins, the Earl smugly had an Irish caramel frappe
August 3, 2011
Option 44 in Gurgaon
Option 44 is the quiz club in Gurgaon, lets have a look at why its called so and a question from one of their sessions
You'll see four photos of some men making something, you just have to say what it is they're making.
You'll see four photos of some men making something, you just have to say what it is they're making.
August 1, 2011
Card Carrying Official
Foul is Fair
Meet Paul Gatward, who when we met in Bangalore, told me proudly that "I am probably one of the few people in the world to have quizzed in five continents!"
He's also been a football referee in the same five continents. And I've seen him show a red card to a boisterous quizzer.
See him awarding a free kick, though not at a quiz ( what would that mean anyway??)
Meet Paul Gatward, who when we met in Bangalore, told me proudly that "I am probably one of the few people in the world to have quizzed in five continents!"
He's also been a football referee in the same five continents. And I've seen him show a red card to a boisterous quizzer.
See him awarding a free kick, though not at a quiz ( what would that mean anyway??)
Let Sleeping Dogs ( & Man ) Lie
Dogs: ( in order of appearance )
Chipku, Bhaloo, Hero, Sungta, Soul-kadi & Jaya
Humans ( in order of appearance )
Annie & Anjali, my wonderful hosts in Goa!
Chipku, Bhaloo, Hero, Sungta, Soul-kadi & Jaya
Humans ( in order of appearance )
Annie & Anjali, my wonderful hosts in Goa!
A Picnic from the Mahabharata
Food from the Forest
"While watching Mastermind, the only specialized topic where I scored higher than the contestant was on food", beamed the delightfully dignified Archana Garodia-Gupta. In 2001, she became the Mastermind India and later in 2002 won the Champion of Champions as well.
Bibliophile, businesswoman and brilliant, she is currently working on a book about Food in early 20th Century Delhi. Part of the book looks at what elements have changed and what have remained through time. She allowed me a little whiff of her book...
"While watching Mastermind, the only specialized topic where I scored higher than the contestant was on food", beamed the delightfully dignified Archana Garodia-Gupta. In 2001, she became the Mastermind India and later in 2002 won the Champion of Champions as well.
Bibliophile, businesswoman and brilliant, she is currently working on a book about Food in early 20th Century Delhi. Part of the book looks at what elements have changed and what have remained through time. She allowed me a little whiff of her book...
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