Posts from the language category.
“Ekad baa”..I called my daughter “come this side” as she was strolling all over in the train to explore it. I was calling her repeatedly and this word stuck in my head. Me being an over thinker, the thoughts lingered for no reason.Ekad Ba - in Kannada ( north slang) - come this side Ee kadea Ba - in Kannada ( Bangalore / south slang ) come this side Eekade Yeaa - in Marathi- ( come this side)Ika...
Have you repaid your debts on time? Are you obedient, reliable, trustworthy, following customs? Are you generous and into charity, helping your community? If yes, congratulations! Your name goes into the ledger with a clean record, the “good book.” Otherwise, beware your name may end up in the dreaded “black (bad) book.”This was real life in the Middle Ages and early modern period (1400s–1700s). B...
What happens when you fall in love with a new language — so much that you leave behind the comfort of your mother tongue? Jhumpa Lahiri's memoir is all about her journey learning Italian — not as a skill, but as a way of life. It's slow, poetic, and personal. 🖋️Not a guidebook. But a reflection on identity, language, and starting over. Read my review at https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2025/06/...
