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There I am leaning back on a double deck of pillows reading a book for the final exams. Lying on the bedside table is a small plate still showing traces of a sumptuous snack of fried groundnuts which I did not even notice has finished so quickly. In the kitchen my grandmother is boiling water to make a cup of black coffee so that I would not fall asleep early. She is following the instructions of my aunt so that I would have all the space, snack and... (more...)

You cannot walk away from a Las Vegas poker table a winner if you have not kept a poker face through out the game. Faces reveal inner emotions and sharp eyed gamblers can easily guess the cards you hold. A slight show of surprise or dejection can cost you a lot of chips. There are the card sharks at the tables watching your every move and expression. As with other sports, poker must be practiced. Golf coaches teach golfers to maintain a consistent... (more...)

When man learnt to ride horses, he thought it was the ultimate solution to his transport needs. The fatigue of long journeys carrying heavy loads seemed a distant past, and instead of sweating and struggling, journeys became comfortable and at times even enjoyable. Riding horses was the prerogative of the upper class, the elite and rich businessmen, and it was a status symbol in the society. Although riding was faster than travelling on foot, horses... (more...)

has the virtual taken over the real? With global connectivity enhanced through ICT development, the individual lifestyle and passion the world over are changing. From within the walls of one’s office and bedroom the possibility of exploring the world is at one’s fingertips. Be it to research the secrets of the Incas, the existence of the yeti or the future of the world it is all there on the net for one to browse. On the other hand, this also... (more...)

PROSTITUTING THE SOUL, WHICH IS I, ME AND MYSELF Young Selden languishes in the shame of being in the flesh trade, and ostracized by society her only sanctuary is her home. The hurt of loneliness is unbearable in the capital town which otherwise buzzes with life, and so are the questioning eyes of her neighbors. But it hurts her more to accept that she may never have the life she wanted. She recollects her innocent childhood and tears trickle down... (more...)

It is true all golfers always want to play a good round of golf. The only difference is how they do it – the right way or the wrong way. Here are some cheating tricks common to the game the world over including at the Royal Thimphu Golf Club. Failing at Math One major offence golfers commit frequently is entering in wrong scores. To better their scores and performance, many golfers write down scores less than their actual score. This is a major... (more...)

ALWAYS SOMEWHERE, GETTING NOWHERE Age takes its toll on the body, wrinkles lining the forehead like terraces, crinkles linking eyes and ears, and the lucky ones donning grey hair and the others the shine of a bald head. Modern technology is a reassurance; wrinkles and crinkles can be smoothened with surgery, grey hair dyed and strands of hair replanted. Old age is a much more pleasant stage in life now than it used to be. The SAARC is now 25 years... (more...)