Tag Archives: English

Being Rhetorical!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Rahul

I will forever be in debt of Mark Forsyth. For it was his innovative book – The Elements of Eloquence – on rhetorical figures that set me on a greater curve in learning and understanding literature and not only of English language but also … Continue reading →

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Glory of Word Throwers

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Rahul

The word throwers – are the ultimate and most socially advanced forms of humans – as far as subject of language and societal interactions and relationships are concerned. To attach no value to your words, and throw them at random and … Continue reading →

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Notwithstanding

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Rahul

I am an honest man. Completely. 100%. “Purely honest”. So honest that the Greek God of Honesty, Eilikrineiusus, swears upon me when she sits with other Gods and plays poker. So honest that I have no neuron-wire going between my … Continue reading →

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In praise of procrastination

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Rahul

If I were to summarise all the content of this essay, I would go to Sanskrit, and take inspiration from the famous “Karmanaye Vadhikaraste” verse of Sri Bhagvad Gita and then I would refer you all to following:       … Continue reading →

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Of books and their friendship

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Rahul

I have grown up in a family where mother is an ardent reader, while father is just a newspaper reader. Being elder son, I am closer to my mother, and therefore I think that it’s from her that I have … Continue reading →

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