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Life at DU for South Indian Students
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear that someone is from South India is of South Indian food. But I have never thought thoroughly about what problems they face when they move out of their state to Delhi (North India) compared to me, who is from North India and also moved out…
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A SPIKE OF META HAZE: A SHORT COMMENTARY ON THE SOUL AND I
This morning I breakfasted on eggs, made bulls-eye. I prefer runny yolk and near raw albumen. Some would call it soul food. That got me thinking about the soul. So, what is this ‘soul’, I thought? The Buddhists shrug it off, saying there is no such thing. A few other faiths swear by it –…
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Book Review: Some Truths Lie Beneath by Rebecca Colt Aslan
Revisiting the past demands courage; when done with sensibility, the life experiences can provide a better understanding of ourselves. The book denotes that accepting unpleasant times is an act of healing, and we have the power to decide the course of our lives. ‘Some Truths Lie Beneath’ is a bundle of twists and turns life…
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An Interview with Rebecca Colt Aslan, Author of Some Truths Lie Beneath
1. What inspired the author to choose the pen name Rebecca Colt Aslan?I will share the answer to this as found in the forward of Some Truths Lie Beneath:“When I was a teenager, I created a pen name for myself based on three of my favorite books – Rebecca Colt Aslan. Rebecca because I loved…
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Book Review: Yes, Again: (Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker
A resilient and joyful life story of love, grief, and hope, this memoir is a remarkable piece of writing. Sallie’s adventurous search for a companion is a bumpy ride. The potential matches, failed dates, and everything else are an attempt at finding a near-perfect man. As the pages turn, the words bring humor, shock, buzz,…