You can visit different towns, hike different trails, stand on different terraces, but you can never see the entire Lake, and that’s part of its beauty. For the past month I have lived in Lago Atitlán in Guatemala, and it … Continue reading The Magical Experience I Had While Visiting Lake Atitlán in Guatemala
The Holocaust – a term that opens up a world of ruthlessness, dehumanization, barbarity and atrocity. In this blog, we will try to make sense of the torture that took place in the concentration camps. Jean Améry Our first Holocaust … Continue reading Tortuous Tales of the Holocaust
Outward Appearance I grew up in 1980’s rural Ireland. A tranquil, scenic lane was my place of residence. Full and vibrant pink blossom trees lined the driveway. The perpetual hum of the machines making hay filled the air during hot … Continue reading Mary Strong: Do you know why?
Antigua is one of the most popular places in Guatemala. Known for it’s colorful streets and cultural experiences, this city should be on every globetrotter’s bucket list. In this article I will narrate my short but breathtaking experience visiting la … Continue reading My Trip Through Antigua, Guatemala
Introduction: Interviews and Ethnography I had been fumbling with the ethics of constructing a life history. So I decided to narrate a life under influence. In university, I learnt that ethnography was the primary tool of an anthropologist. It is … Continue reading Lives Under the Influence: An Ethnobiographical Study
There was one silver lining, there were no bumps in the road on the way to the Corridor. We were flying. I could see the flat lands to the right and left below and the tops of the mountains were now eye … Continue reading The Corridor
I met an old friend today. Of course, she is not old as in numerically. However, she is, as am I, no spring chicken either! At any rate, what I mean is a friend whom I have known for many … Continue reading My Old Friend
Since the time I was born, I’ve always been a city kind of person. I appreciate the quiet and serenity and beauty of the countryside, of course, but I can’t get to sleep without the buzz of traffic on the … Continue reading The Paintings Moved