Monthly Archives: March 2011

WTFness!

I am an avid reader of Amit Varma’s blog India Uncut but he has been MIA for the last couple of months and I sorely miss his posts, especially the WTFness section. WTFness honors the ridiculousness of life and I … Continue reading

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Losar & the never-ending shows of Tibet

In about a day’s time, on the 15th day of Tibetan New Year households in Lhasa will put away their Losar derga (new year offering). It will be followed by end of Losar parties. Nangmas and bars will burst at … Continue reading

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Happy Tibetan New Year!

Just a short and sweet Tibetan New Year greeting for fellow bloggers and visitors! Have a wonderful  year of the Hare! Will have a post on Losar soon. Happy partying and indulge in chura, mar dhang tsak-sha. I know the … Continue reading

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The Great Tibetan Novel and Shock Therapy!

In the last couple of months I have had the privilege of knowing a Tibetan woman blogger whose love and appreciation for Tibetan language and poetry sometimes makes me feel like a second-class citizen. She has published a book in … Continue reading

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