Sheeba Singh

“Impressions” is my maiden anthology. Published and released in 2004 by AbeBooks, it contains poems that mirror my feelings for the weaker status awarded to women. My friends and family have inspired me immensely and I have also devoted poems to them. You will find something of interest and will identify with the feelings that have been described. (more…)

Author: Haddon, Mark

Genre: Fiction

ISBN: 0-385-65980-6

Rating: An Incredible Read

This book is like no other that I have read before. My experience with fiction is not as far- fetched as many others, but its growing steadily. Written by a man who has worked with autistic kids his whole life, he brings his experience to your fingertips. Each word in this book has worth. (more…)

Author: Levitt, Steven, D. & Stephen J. Dubner

Genre: Non- Fiction

ISBN: 978-0-06-114330-4

Rating: If you read it, you wouldn’t regret it

If the thought of reading anything based on economics scares you, then dont fret. This book doesn’t qualify. A relatively light read- this book looks at the reasoning behind things and occurrences that we may not otherwise consider. A “quick- read” for many- it indulges in the economics side of non economic- phenomena (or so we believe..). Very fascinating, I would recommend it to anyone looking to read non- fiction without the heavy political, economic or social backdrop.

There is one moment, we all have in our lives that we long for; one that we eagerly anticipate and struggle for. As we cross the hurdles and make way to, only what we know matters, a surreal euphoria surrounds us. A life like sensation trickles our skin, and a smile draws itself on our face, we pinch ourselves, if only for a moment, and go “ITS REAL!” (more…)

While pursuing my double honors in Human Rights and Sociology at Carleton University, I was given the opportunity to complete some credits through a placement at United Nations Association in Canada. I was fortunate enough to have been given part in two projects, “Healthy Children, Healthy Communities” and “A Sense of Belonging.” Both projects were interesting and challenged me to work, research and experience something completely new. My supervisors trusted my ability in writing, researching and editing enough to grant me some work with the projects (some of which, i wound up receiving acknowledgments for). I feel blessed to have been given the chance that I was, and would gladly go back and do it all over again. (more…)

© The Tribune, August 3, 2004

School education in India is as good as anywhere else, says Prof Malessa of Brandenburg University, Germany. Malesssa frequents India to conduct classes every now and then specialising in science and engineering. Following are the excerpts of an interview with him. (more…)