The urban animal population seems to have an affinity to me, invading my home and even classrooms with little regard for my feelings. We’ve always had a dog at home, and briefly welcomed turtles, fishes and even birds – all adopted by my brother. But we’ve also played host to many uninvited animal visitors: lizards, … More My Students And Other Animals
A serendipitous collaboration is how Anita Roy of Zubaan Publications described “The Honey Hunters,” written by Karthika Nair and illustrated by Joëlle Jolivet. Developed initially for DESH, a dance show, The Honey Hunters was born out of a discussion about the age-old diasporic problem of the loss of a language. “None of my friends speak … More The Birth of a Book: The Honey Hunter
J’adore les formations. Depuis mon premier stage (la formation initiale de deux semaines à l’Alliance Française de Bombay) en 2006, j’en ai assisté à au moins un (parfois plusieurs) chaque année. J’ai eu la chance d’assister aux stages animés par les experts dans les domaines différents : les activités théâtrales dans la classe de FLE, le … More Journal d’une Étudiante Éternelle
My first real exposure to Indian classical dance was in February 2008 when a close friend and colleague at the Alliance Française de Pune invited me to attend the Shaniwarwada festival. Set against the backdrop of the vestiges of the Shaniwarwada fort, the two days of the festival were a treat. I had the opportunity … More Culture Vulture : Rendez-vous with Indian Classical Dance
J’attendais l’installation le TBI depuis que je l’ai vu en France où je l’ai utilisé pendant le stage d’observation des cours. C’était une classe des débutants et le prof que j’assistais avait fait une activité de Thierry Perrot – un exercice d’association pour apprendre des parties du corps. Le TBI est enfin arrivé à l’Alliance Française … More Premier essai du Tableau Blanc Interactif en classe du FLE
I knew about Shamiana Shorts for a while, but something or the other prevented me from making it for one of their screenings in Pune. So when I heard of the Shamiana Shorts screening at AFB, I was absolutely delighted! The evening started with a near accident and quite a bit of unnecessary stress as … More Gourmand Geets : An Evening of Shorts and a Pitcher! (more than just restaurant review this time)
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