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Nature vs Nurture – Its a dog’s world out there (not literally!)

Image courtesy – Spark Paws I read an article yesterday that infuriated me. The article, from the Times of India dated Feb 21st 25 is titled – “These two dog breeds will be banned in Goa.” It speaks about banning Rottweilers and Pit Bulls in Goa. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/these-two-dog-breeds-will-be-banned-in-goa-heres-what-pet-lovers-have-to-say/articleshow/118446743.cms. Chief Minister Pramod …

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brown gal in the rain

  Indrani Chowdhury’s ‘Brown gal in the rain’ is a beautiful compilation of poems that touch the soul, primarily because they are about topics and issues that are so commonplace. Indrani’s writing is lyrical and captivating. She expertly weaves verses, masterfully using vocabulary as a tool to craft stanzas that …

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Shadow Town – grave encounters with the other world

  Sreemati Sen’s ‘Shadow Town – grave encounters with the other world’ delves into Bengali folklore. The author’s penchant for writing horror is clearly evident in the book, particularly in the second half of the book where the climax and the denouement startle the reader. The book starts off with …

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