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Book Review: On Philosophising, Philosophers, Philosophy and New Vistas in Applied Philosophy, by Dr. Sharmila Jayant Virkar

A little bit of context before you begin reading this book review. I have recently enrolled for an MA in Philosophy at the University of Mumbai. Philosophy is something I have been getting interested in, over the past few years, as those of you who have been reading my blogs and Instagram posts would know. During the pandemic, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do next, and this is what I eventually came up with. It has been a challenge, getting back into academics as a student at this age, especially in a subject I have no academic background in. However, it has also been very exciting, especially thanks to my wonderful classmates (who, surprisingly, are of all age-groups, including some quite near my own) and my teachers, who have been very supportive and understanding. How well I will do is something that remains to be seen, but so far, I am enjoying this new journey and look forward to where it leads. Now that you know the background , you probably get an idea of how
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Sky Watch Friday... River


Earth, Water, Mountain, Clouds.... how wonderful it looks......

This was taken from the train, as we were passing over the Krishna river, while returning from Tirupati. I am off again, this time to Hampi - a heritage tour as well as  a wildlife one, for I shall be staying at the Jungle Lodges and Resorts' Sloth Bear Resort. From there I will be heading over to Badami, trying to see as much of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakkal as I can, before heading over to Puttaparthi to bring in the new year...... Till then, have a wonderful time, and keep coming back, for the Tirupati posts aren't over yet!!!

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  1. SridharanDecember 24, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    mmm..! Am I feeling a tinge of Jealousy in my heart..(lol!).. Hampi,Badami,Bear Resort- WOW, What an opportunity...and what a place to usher in the new year... How fortunate you are..! Sure, you will be busy with numerous blog posts of this visit the whole of Jan 2011..! Looking forward to them..!
    Have a great time Anu..! Happy new year..!

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  2. JimDecember 24, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Great shot.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  3. MridulaDecember 24, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Have a wonderful time Anu.

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  4. Sylvia KDecember 24, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Marvelous capture! Terrific, stormy looking clouds! Sounds as though you have a wonderful place from which to welcome the new year!! And wishing you a very Happy New Year! Look forward to more of your pics in the coming year!

    Sylvia

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  5. MridulaDecember 24, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Have a wonderful trip Anu.

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  6. Shrinidhi HandeDecember 24, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    I've seen people throw money into Krishna river from moving train... crazy people

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  7. Anuradha ShankarDecember 24, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    @Sridharan: Thanks a lot, and wish you a wonderful year ahead... Hope to come back with lots of posts!!!

    @Mridula: Thanks!!!

    @J Bar: Thanks a lot!

    @Sylvia: Thanks... It is a great place, one we visit every year! and wish you a wonderful year too...

    @Shrinidhi: we used to do it too, as kids... thankfully, we outgrew it... but Samhith heard me talk about it once, and wants to do it too.... it helps though, keeping him busy looking out for rivers!

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  8. P.N. SubramanianDecember 24, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Wonderful scene. I first thought it some where in the Konkan coast. You will need plenty of time. Hampi itself will take a lot.

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  9. BraComDecember 24, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful Sky Watch posting!

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    Happy SWF! Have a good weekend,
    Regards, Bram

    My SkyWatch on WordPress

    Seen on Sky Watch Friday, Season 4, Episode 24

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  10. Anuradha ShankarJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    @PN Subramanian: thanks... I love rivers anywhere and cant resist taking photos! we spent just one day roaming around hampi and one day for Anegundi...have to go for a leisurely visit sometime when samhith's a little older


    @Bram: thanks a lot! wish u a happy new year and hope u had a wonderful time too!

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