by Swatee Jog There’s something that the world can never match up with India, and that is its penchant to celebrate and cherish all relationships, including the siblings. A quick stroll around Maruti Galli and you’ll see stalls after gilded stalls decked up with Rakhis. A bond so sweet and strong, nothing comes close. Real […]
Bhuj star Pawan Shankar’s Belagavi connection
The last time Pawan Shankar was in Belagavi was in March this year, he faced the usual fan moments with people just crowding around him. Back then, he spoke enthusiastically about his film ‘Bhuj: The pride of India’ based on a real war tale. In just about 4 months, Pawan’s reputation has seen a dramatic […]
Rest if you must, but Don’t quit
The Olympics ended yesterday and thus came to an end a spectacular show of human abilities, honed to perfection through years and years of practice and training. The Indian victory has brought much joy indeed. But players at Tokyo Olympics have had to grapple with staying in bio-bubbles for months on end, frequent covid testing, […]
Belagavi’s Marie and Marie’s poems
At some point in the evening, Marie spoke about her poem, Women of Substance from her new book. She added that it’s not just those who achieve all those laurels who can be called one, but also those who don’t have the privilege and yet go on to achieve something in life. That’s when you […]
It’s the new normal
It’s been two months that I quit my job to turn full time entrepreneur (perfect timing, you said? ). From those who knew I’m always up to something, I’ve been frequently asked what am I doing of late. Apart from doing some bit of my business, and feeling an overwhelming sense of numbness from all […]