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Articles with tag: Thar

Tharoor of Trivandrum

Rakesh Mani   Apr 13, 2009   interacts: 33

If there is indeed a worthy candidate standing for election from the Trivandrum seat once occupied by the legendary V.K. Krishna Menon – then it is Tharoor.

Cathartic Militarism

Faris Kasim   Jan 1, 2009   interacts: 35

Threats of bankruptcy and widespread anarchy in the nation and the prospect of war with India has instilled a deep feeling of euphoria and panic in citizens of Pakistan.

Catharsis

MVJ Simon   Dec 26, 2007   interacts: 3

A walk through fire
Eyes shut tight
Stepping on red hot coal
Mind overcomes pain

Thar Desert Festival puts Tourism Ministry to Shame

Kamal Siddiqi   Mar 4, 2007   interacts: 5

Let no one, however, be under the impression that Umerkot has nothing to offer.

Vanishing temples of Thar and Nagar Parkar

Ameer Hamza   Oct 29, 2006   interacts: 16

Thar desert has a splendid collection of ancient temples, testimony to the presence of colourful Hindu and Jain kingdoms. We don’t know the exact number of temples in the area but one document states their number to be 14.

In a Glass of Red Wine

Zia Ghory   Feb 17, 2004   interacts: 16

I bend down and pick up the largest, the brightest shard of glass from the glittering gems by my feet. I can see the shadow of red gleaming along its edges. Definitely a sign. In each piece of glass I am someone else. Every reflection of me is a reflectio

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