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Juta is a graphic novel by stand-up comedian and award winning environmentalist Vasu Primlani. Juta literally means shoe in Hindi was the name by which Vasu’s father addressed her as a child.
In its early pages the book introduces itself as the story of Vasu, her father Pama and her childhood friend Sahira- divided into five chapters titled Delhi, Sahira, USA, Pama and Prison.
This 234 page comic-book with Vasu as its author and with art credited to Vasu and to Vannessa Alejandra Guiterrez Castillo is a masterpiece of story-telling and twists in the tale. I read it in a single sitting, and then read again and again – reflecting upon it until finally now sitting down to review it.
Principal Shri. TR Gupta, an eminent educationist, passed away at 2:30AM on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. Mr. Gupta was the former principal of Hans Raj Model School and Vice President of DAV College Managing Committee. He was also the Chairman of Mahajan Imaging. He served for many years as principal of “Hans Raj Model…
This is a relatively short article and it is relevant to many urban forests that are attempted to be developed as parks – even though it is written in the context of one urban forest – which is the Lado Sarai Forest. Lado Sarai Forest – also labelled on boards as “Lado Sarai Indian Garden”…
In brief: Inspiring poems with Deep ideas in simple words – a must read for people of all ages. In detail: I read Govind’s book of poetry from cover to cover and totally loved it; after buying it today itself. I shared screenshots of several poems via WhatsApp with friends and family and they too,…
An inspiring TED Talk – by Scott Geller – I totally loved it; and it includes a poem by Valerie Cox – a printed copy of which; since years I keep near me, to think in terms of compassion and empathy, instead of in terms of “me first”. Scroll Down for TED Talk Link… The…
While in Corona lockdown, I chanced upon a website article about a college student – who raised capital to buy a bankrupt comic-book company with money borrowed from family and friends. The article was actually a book excerpt and I wanted to know what happens next, so I bought the book on Amazon Kindle app…
Indian Game Developer Conference (IGDC) will happen on November 22nd and 23rd, 2019 at Hyderabad Internation Convention Center (HICC), Hyderabad.
The who’s who of game industry from India and from across the world will participate in IGDC.
Shauk.in had a chance to attend an event and learn about Sair.in – a travel site that’s trying to emerge as a travel community with a difference. Check out this 2 minute video we put together– using Sair.in co-Founder and CEO Shruti ‘s own words from a podcast interview- to explain this startup’s unique…
Before all else, here’s a photo of this book and here’s a link to book’s Amazon Lowest Price Offer Listing Page: Lessons From The Playground Context on why this book intrigued me: There are shared memories from the world of sport which sometimes shape entire generations. India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup win is one such memory….
On irreverence and play – in books about creativity and innovation we often read about how it’s important to have a sense of humour; to be able to laugh at yourself and to be un-afraid to crack jokes about anyone and anything – but today I experienced it. I had gone to meet the founder-CEO…
Juta is a graphic novel by stand-up comedian and award winning environmentalist Vasu Primlani. Juta literally means shoe in Hindi was the name by which Vasu’s father addressed her as a child.
In its early pages the book introduces itself as the story of Vasu, her father Pama and her childhood friend Sahira- divided into five chapters titled Delhi, Sahira, USA, Pama and Prison.
This 234 page comic-book with Vasu as its author and with art credited to Vasu and to Vannessa Alejandra Guiterrez Castillo is a masterpiece of story-telling and twists in the tale. I read it in a single sitting, and then read again and again – reflecting upon it until finally now sitting down to review it.
Principal Shri. TR Gupta, an eminent educationist, passed away at 2:30AM on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. Mr. Gupta was the former principal of Hans Raj Model School and Vice President of DAV College Managing Committee. He was also the Chairman of Mahajan Imaging. He served for many years as principal of “Hans Raj Model…
This is a relatively short article and it is relevant to many urban forests that are attempted to be developed as parks – even though it is written in the context of one urban forest – which is the Lado Sarai Forest. Lado Sarai Forest – also labelled on boards as “Lado Sarai Indian Garden”…
In brief: Inspiring poems with Deep ideas in simple words – a must read for people of all ages. In detail: I read Govind’s book of poetry from cover to cover and totally loved it; after buying it today itself. I shared screenshots of several poems via WhatsApp with friends and family and they too,…
An inspiring TED Talk – by Scott Geller – I totally loved it; and it includes a poem by Valerie Cox – a printed copy of which; since years I keep near me, to think in terms of compassion and empathy, instead of in terms of “me first”. Scroll Down for TED Talk Link… The…
While in Corona lockdown, I chanced upon a website article about a college student – who raised capital to buy a bankrupt comic-book company with money borrowed from family and friends. The article was actually a book excerpt and I wanted to know what happens next, so I bought the book on Amazon Kindle app…
Indian Game Developer Conference (IGDC) will happen on November 22nd and 23rd, 2019 at Hyderabad Internation Convention Center (HICC), Hyderabad.
The who’s who of game industry from India and from across the world will participate in IGDC.
Shauk.in had a chance to attend an event and learn about Sair.in – a travel site that’s trying to emerge as a travel community with a difference. Check out this 2 minute video we put together– using Sair.in co-Founder and CEO Shruti ‘s own words from a podcast interview- to explain this startup’s unique…
Before all else, here’s a photo of this book and here’s a link to book’s Amazon Lowest Price Offer Listing Page: Lessons From The Playground Context on why this book intrigued me: There are shared memories from the world of sport which sometimes shape entire generations. India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup win is one such memory….
On irreverence and play – in books about creativity and innovation we often read about how it’s important to have a sense of humour; to be able to laugh at yourself and to be un-afraid to crack jokes about anyone and anything – but today I experienced it. I had gone to meet the founder-CEO…