India’s Cultural Invasions


It's widely regarded that India did not invade any country and Switzerland never participated in a war or an armed conflict. While I am no expert on Switzerland's military conquests, but, I certainly know a thing or two of India.  As you are aware, India was repeatedly stress-tested by Military invasion of a range of … Continue reading India’s Cultural Invasions

The Spelling Bee, Asian linguist Kings and Mendeleev table – Part2


(In continuation from my previous post) Story of the Thai script is quite the opposite of that of Korean. The only similarity is It was also created by a Thai King (Rama Khamhaeng the Great ขุนรามคำแหงมหาราช). I really can’t provide you with an explanation on why any royalty gets into the business of creating the … Continue reading The Spelling Bee, Asian linguist Kings and Mendeleev table – Part2

Kannada Rajyotsava, the Flag and the Language


November's up. It's that time of the year, my north Indian friends exclaim "Aray Bach, tell me one thing; Why does Karnataka has its own flag and while no other state has one ?". They are both right and wrong simultaneously and let me explain. It is true. Karnataka does identify itself with a flag, … Continue reading Kannada Rajyotsava, the Flag and the Language

Trapped and Cornered


Okay, these are few quick notes from our History. They not too closely related or coherent, consider them as 'a bit of that dash of that'. I will not get into elaborations or conclusions as this was not meant to be a full-fledged post, or at least, not for now.  Consider them as my stick-it … Continue reading Trapped and Cornered

Book Review: Hit Refresh


The primary author of "Hit refresh" is Microsoft's current CEO - Satya Nadella, and he co-authored it with Mr Thesaurus himself! 😊 As you are familiar with my posts, I try to keep it casual here. This is my blog. If you are looking for a more serious review, you are free to go to … Continue reading Book Review: Hit Refresh