Sunday, 25 October 2015

Whither Literature

Of the myriad of problems, issues and headaches plaguing our nation, there is one that is often overshadowed and overlooked. It is mutually concurred to be a problem by many but is seriously pondered upon by very few. Our literature, our reading habits and hence our desire to advance intellectually has declined, greatly usurped by WhatsApp, Candy Crush and Bollywood, and all that is today’s version of what to Churchill was the ‘odious apparatus of Nazi rule’.  Not to say that modern social networks, video games and everything else that...

Sunday, 18 October 2015

AAO's Valima Organized by NLX

As soon as I entered, the ambiance was characterized by light music playing in the background, and lights gleaming down upon the beautifully decorated stage and seating area. The volunteers rushed to set everything up, some carrying bottles of water, some checking the arrangements for food, and all of them ensuring that the setup was just perfect. They wanted to make this day the most memorable day for someone. They wanted to bring smiles to...

Friday, 16 October 2015

The AAO Wedding

The AAO Shaadi organized by Nixor Log-X took place on Sunday 4th of October. Walking inside into an entirely transformed basketball court, the whole place was strung with fairy lights and it was easy to forget that I was standing in Nixor. Gone were the sweaty guys playing ball with the sun shining upon them in all its glory. Instead a striking stage for the bride and groom was set up, along...