A particularly depressing book. However that does not mean I won’t recommend it! What really happens to the people whose lives have been upended by a bomb blast? This is that story. The book begins with an explosion, and then it simmers, before boiling towards another.
Our capacity to feel, imagine and visualise led us to abstractions which allowed us to communicate with each other. Even the idea of consciousness is an abstraction of complex neural interactions. Over time, abstractions have made their way into many spheres of our lives. What lies next?
Laughing Llama Gastropub is a bright little place on the extended part of Brigade Road. Friendly, ambling service and some very interesting dishes make this place a must try if you’re in the area. Extra points for the Koli Gappa – the dish to order.
If you don’t judge by the cover, you will be fine. It is less mythology and more travelogue, with a focus on the deep impact that the Ramayana has had on our culture – individual, societal and political. Published in the 90s, this also works as time travel if you are a 70s/80s kid.
A microbrewery on the Intermediate Ring Road in Koramangala. What’s new, you ask? An industrial theme with the beer making process made to be an intrinsic part of the decor. Excellent ambiance, below average beer and some good beer-companion grub. No lasting bonds here.