The Hug-Kiss Dilemma
Anjuly Mathai How to greet people. It’s a dilemma that has plagued me for long. Recently, my brother’s wedding got over and I got to meet hordes of people. While meeting each cousin, uncle or aunt, I wondered how to greet them. What is the proper code in these situations? Should I hug them or [...]
Critical And Creative Thinking!
Fr. Anand Muttungal The creative thinking is intertwined with critical thinking. Encouraging creativity means a departure from society’s existing norms and values. The Latin word creatio was solely used to highlight the deeds of God. In the Renaissance Period people first recognized their own ability to create something new. While critical thinking is a free [...]
Your poor American cousin
Kevin Carmichael Remember “My American Cousin”? Wayward big cousin Butch from California shows up at his aunt and uncle’s ranch in British Columbia in his fancy car, sending dreamy and bored little cousin Sandy into a tizzy. The film is set in the 1950s and was released in 1985, but captures an enduring sentiment: The [...]