The tools had a conference to settle some complaints. Brother Hammer presided. Several suggested he should leave because he was too noisy."If I leave, then Brother Screw must go too. You have to turn him round and round to get him to accomplish anything.""If I leave, Brother Plane must leave too, for his work is … Continue reading CONFERENCE OF THE TOOLS
Month: November 2018
BELOW THE BELT
Manickam, where are we going? Down below, Sir. Please watch your step. How did you find this place? Actually, by fluke. I stopped my bike here. The wheel was wobbling. After setting it, just stood near the parapet to catch my breath. I glanced down and saw the darkness below. Thought it a likely place … Continue reading BELOW THE BELT
CRAFTING HERITAGE
Let us visit Dakshinchithra when Uncle, Aunty and their kids come. Dakinshinchithra, what is that? DakshinaChitra is a heritage village that portrays the living beliefs of art, folk performing-arts, craft and architecture of South Indian traditions. . It has a research unit, crafts bazaar, playground anad an area to hold religious functions, stone workshop, and … Continue reading CRAFTING HERITAGE
TALES OF LIFE
Legend says a wise man invented a game to represent the kingdom consisting of the king himself, his queen, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns, all of which were important. This was to convince his tyrannical Indian king, Shihram, of the importance of each resident of his kingdom. He then requested the king to put one … Continue reading TALES OF LIFE
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