What starts out as a curiosity – a man losing a shadow – turns into a contagion when people realise that they are losing their memories along with their shadows. The premise is interesting – what does this do to a sense of self, and identity? But the pace slackens in the middle, and there are some rough edges in the narrative.
Kappa Chakka Kandhari is a gourmand’s paradise. Not only does it score on the number and kind of dishes it offers, it delivers a taste that is unlike any other Kerala cuisine experience you might have had. The only problem – you might have to make more than a couple of visits to enjoy everything that’s on offer.
Covid19! As I watched people bang vessels, while washing mine, mopped the floor while waiting for the Sensex to please find one(!), and swept rooms while the lockdown enforced some sweeping changes, I also tried to step back and take a look – outwards and inwards – at what’s happening!
An absolute treasure if you’re even remotely interested in science fiction. The stated objective of the book is diversity, and it does justice to it on many fronts – non-English writings, the setting in terms of geography, gender, sub-genres – dystopian, alien encounters, space operas, post-apocalypse, and even satire. 105 stories spanning 1160 pages, this book definitely needs to be on your shelf!
Forum Shantiniketan hadn’t really impressed us with its dining options, so we were a bit circumspect. But the microbrewery delivered on all counts – ambiance, beer, food, service and music, and after a long while, we now have a place in these parts we don’t mind repeating!