Monthly Archives: December 2011

इंग्लिश मंगलाष्टक

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Makarand karkare

Last few weeks, we have been pre-occupied with my son, Mihir’s wedding. A wedding is quite a project, that needs contributions from so many people. In fact, In Marathi, we have a saying, लग्न पहावे करून. (One must experience organizing … Continue reading →

Posted in People, Weird, Unusual | Tagged Hindu Wedding, Maharashtian wedding, Mangalashtak | 3 Comments

एक घास चिऊचा

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Makarand karkare

I don’t think there is any Marathi Manus who hasn’t heard this phrase. No Marathi kid ever grew up without offering morsels to the sparrows. In fact, the sparrow, was a great accomplice for the parents in feeding their children. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundas, People, Science / Technology, Weird, Unusual | Tagged Ecology, Mohammed Dilawar, Nature Forever, sparrow | 3 Comments

My favourite Dev Anand songs

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Makarand karkare

Mark Twain said, Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. This perfectly applied to Dev Anand. He didn’t seem to age as if he had some magic potion. The time finally caught … Continue reading →