Obstacles seemingly insurmountable have lessons to impart Respect adversities but stay firm in the face of all attempts to thwart Many a battle needs to be conceded before the war is finally done Discretion and guile at times matter more than any bullet escaping a gun At the finishing line is the victor bruised and … Continue reading Obstacles Unhinged
Day: August 7, 2021
Neeraj Chopra – The Yudhishthira of Tokyo 2020
(Image Credit: Reuters) Folklore has it that one of the most spectacular sights in the epochal Kurukshetra war was the wielding of the spear by the Pandava King Yudhishthira. An absolute maestro of his craft, Dharmaraja (as Yudhishthira was popularly known), was unparalleled in the use of the weapon of his choice. The most righteous … Continue reading Neeraj Chopra – The Yudhishthira of Tokyo 2020
Children’s Books – Why Do They Appeal to Adults
Approximately a week ago I finished reading a picture book written by Lindsay Leslie. The unnamed protagonist in the book attempts to construct a library. From the physical materials to real estate infrastructure, the author lets her imagination run wild and the result is a fulfilling laugh riot! And as Leslie warns her readers in … Continue reading Children’s Books – Why Do They Appeal to Adults