Parth Pandya pens little vignettes that give us glimpses of what the internet can be and do in our lives.
The internet has no doubt ushered in a whole new change in our lives, convenience and connectivity being just some of the dimensions. However, even as new has replaced old, Sathappan feels what the internet has also done is to take away human emotions and connection out of the equation. Read on.
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE Vladimir Nabokov may be known for Lolita, but Ankit Srivastava believes the writer’s Pale Fire is a better piece: a rare masterpiece that satiates the literary palate and also greases the intellectual gears.
THE LOUNGE | STORYBOARD | FILM FREAK Yayaati Joshi tells us of a British revenge story that could be considered a trend-setter for many crime stories to follow. Get Carter by Mike Hodge and starring Michael Caine, is absolutely worth your movie dollars, says Joshi.
THE LOUNGE | SLICE OF LIFE Deepashri Barve fondly recollects the summer afternoons of her childhood which meant she played games of kings and superheroes with her older brother. Little did she know back then that the games and the little fights would bring back fond memories later.
THE LOUNGE | THE INNER JOURNEY In his column on spirituality, Viswanathan Subramanian has thus far discussed ego and how memory or thoughts are the root cause of all troubles in the world, particularly human relationships. He has also raised several crucial questions such as ‘Are you the world?’ and ‘Does the world really exist?’ discussing them in the context of Ulladhu Narpadhu (Forty Verses of Reality) by Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharishi. The series continues.
Click here to buy a print copy of the October 2012 issue of Spark themed ‘Inspiration’.
Dear Reader,
We are happy to present the October 2012 issue of Spark based on the theme, ‘Inspiration’. Inspiring thoughts have taken the form of short stories, poetry, non-fiction and photography in this edition. We also catch up with three bestselling authors who inspire not just through their words but also through their lives. Meet Preeti Shenoy, author of ‘34 Bubble Gums & Candies’, ‘Life is What you Make It’, & ‘Tea for Two & a Piece of Cake’, Swapan Seth, author of ’This is All I have to Say’ and Varun Agarwal, author of ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty & Co-founded a Million Dollar Company’. We also feature an interview with Raksha Bharadia, co-author of the very inspiring and popular Indian Chicken Soup for the Soul series. All this plus your favourite non-fiction segment, The Lounge, lined up for you this month. Click here to access the issue on the e-reader, ISSUU.
Anupama Krishnakumar speaks to three people who have used the power of words to inspire thousands and gets them talking about what inspires them, how they feel about the inspiration they are providing others, and more – meet Preeti Shenoy, author of ‘34 Bubble Gums & Candies’, ‘Life is What you Make It’, & ‘Tea for Two & a Piece of Cake’, Swapan Seth, author of ’This is All I have to Say’ and Varun Agarwal, author of ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty & Co-founded a Million Dollar Company.