Last evening, I got to hear Shehan Karunatilika conversing with Jerry Pinto at the Kozhikode Lit Fest. The discussion was centered around his Booker award and when asked to read a few lines from the book, Karunatilaka read out the following passage: Sri Lankan visionary Arthur C. Clarke said thirty ghosts stand behind everyone alive, … Continue reading Karunatilaka, Pinto and Arthur C Clarke
Jon Fosse on learning Math
Teaching Maths to my 9-year-old daughter is a test of patience for me. Seeing her struggle in comprehending and sorting the ideas in her mind can sometimes be painful, irritating and poignant at the same time! I learn more about parenting in those few minutes than during any other exercise. I started reading Jon Fosse’s … Continue reading Jon Fosse on learning Math