By Bikram Vohra
Somebody bought a regal-looking African grey parrot that for a long time stood sentinel at the escalator of a Jumeirah mall. Whenever we went shopping or to a movie, we would stop to say hello. He or she has gone now, leaving a visual void. Sad. But sadder still, that’s because of the market for these beautiful birds and their captivity that they’re now in the running for a place in the endangered species stakes. Lowest estimates put them at only 600,000 odd left.
By Enid Parker
A wronged knight brandishes his sword and jumps from a castle’s battlements, engages in a thrilling duel to protect his lady love, sweeps her up on his horse and as he rides away into a land far, far away, he vows to return and take control of his castle someday.
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By Dhanusha Gokulan
Growing up, I hated my name. I’ve had countless debates with my parents over ‘Dhanusha’ being a mouthful to pronounce, especially for people who are not from the subcontinent.
By Enid Parker
Dubai-based author Neha J Hiranandani says it was her search for positive role models for youngsters in India that led her to write Girl Power!, a comprehensive, colourful look at inspiring women from around the country. From an ‘amazing astronaut’ to the ‘coolest of coolies’ to a ‘warrior queen’ and a ‘daredevil doctor’, among many others, Girl Power!, available locally at Borders, Mall of the Emirates, celebrates women who lead by example, break the mould, battle against all odds, and refuse to be boxed into stereotypes.
By Neha Mahamood
Technology… the knack of so arranging the world that we don’t have to experience it.” quoted Swiss dramatist and novelist Max Frisch, and it’s so true!
By Bikram Vohra
Here are some of my unfavourite folks. See if some of them echo with you.
By Bikram Vohra
Why do so many Americans (and others) get upset that US citizens of Indian origin keep winning the famous Scripps Spelling Be? Ten of the last 14 trophies have gone to those of Indian descent. You read the tweets after every such win and they are outraged, disappointed and just about touch the racist bone.
