Category Archives: India

you’re joking, right?

This is from an interview with Ashok Banker. Now, I really enjoy reading Ashok’s books, which is why this makes no sense to me and why ideas really do matter… Here’s what Ashok says to the interviewer’s question on good … Continue reading

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on being sold to a brothel

This is monstrous. This is evil. How can this be happening, even now, in this world? Because we are sinners. We’ve got to come back to God through Christ. She’s 10 and May Be Sold to a Brothel These days, … Continue reading

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raju abraham

I enjoyed reading this short article written by Tim Stafford (who is he: about page). It is about a man Tim met during his trip to India. The man’s name is Raju Abraham. Very cool article, if you like reading … Continue reading

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mukteshwar by aradhna

Aradhna has come out with their new album Namaste Saté and DVD companion Sau Guna. Information here. I posted their video/trailer for their album/DVD awhile back: Namaste Saté.

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city of God by saint augustine

Publisher: Image Published: 1958 Genre: Theology, Christian Living, History Rating: 4 Note: The book I read was an abridged version (still 545 pages long), which was translated by several writers and edited by Vernon J. Bourke. I would like to … Continue reading

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india calling by anand giridharadas

Publisher: Times Books Published: 2011 Genre: India, Current Events Recently published, this book looks quite interesting, that is if you are interested in India, current events, or any place other than your own place. The author was born to Indian … Continue reading

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11 things learning…

‘Cause learning never stops. So 2010 was another year.  Here’s what I’ve been learning about literature, faith, and everything else: 1.  Ephesians 3.14-19. Changed me. I was going in this direction, but Ephesians 3.14-19 sped me on and clarified the … Continue reading

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king of ayodhya by ashok k. banker

Publisher: Orbit Published: 2006 Genre: Fantasy, Hindu Rating: 4 Note: What follows is a wrap-up review of the Ramayana series (6 books in total) by Ashok K. Banker. Note #2: Ashok is coming out with a final two books in … Continue reading

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