A WHISPER IN YOUR HEAD

     The other day we had a discussion about nativism. I found one of the arguments put forward by our professors interesting. When we are at a place where we belong, we barely seem to acknowledge the subject of space. However, in an alien land, a strong sense of identity is forged, one longs for home and this longingness creates a desire to chant, identify and defend what one calls home.      Dear reader, this is my 50 th blogpost and the subject of home and exile has been something that have been in my mind for some time now. This blog shall be something close to my heart, much more than the others.      I come from a small town named Kunnamkulam in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It is a town most popular for trade historically and being the breakfast stop for the pilgrims who visit the Guruvayoor Temple. The name ‘Kunnamkulam’ translates to ‘hill’ and pond’ owing to the interesting geography. The terrain is sloped almost...

Quite recently I spent a lovely evening at a boardgame café with friends. The reason why this came up to my blog is that it was one of those experiences that you would never forget. Let me explain. If you have read my previous blogs, you would know that I am greatly inclined towards video games. However, the experience that comes with a good round of a tabletop board game is unique to itself. Sure, game mechanics could be similar but it is like the difference between reading a hardcover book and reading an eBook. Before I start the war between the readers, let me describe my experience. So, after playing couple of warm up games. We got down to business. A box was opened, it was called ‘Revolution!’ The rules were explained which we interpreted on different levels. Either way the game was on. Since the game was not a cooperation game, we all were quick to draw guns at each other, even if it meant losing our personal leads. What turned out to be a game of gaining the mo...