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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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Skywatch Friday - On the riverside

For Skywatch today, is a scene that could be from anywhere in rural India..... a riverside scene....


A cowherd brings his cows and buffaloes to the river... they drink and they bathe... and so does he. I clicked this somewhere in interior Maharashtra, while on our way to the Lonar Crater, but, as I said before, it could be from any part of the country.

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  1. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Nice Calm and soothing pic ! :D

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    1. Anuradha ShankarMarch 15, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      Thanks nd60! it was indeed a serene and peaceful place..

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  2. MridulaMarch 15, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I agree it could be from any part of the country! Well captured.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Fabulous shot - so tranquil.

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  4. desi TravelerMarch 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Like they say.. it happens only in India... beautiful shot of everyday rural India...

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    1. Anuradha ShankarMarch 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

      Absolutely!!!! where else can you see cows and men bathing together?

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  5. Gail DixonMarch 15, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    It's a beautiful place and photo. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. D.NambiarMarch 16, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    So right. That could be anywhere in India.
    Such a feel-good photo. :)

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    1. Anuradha ShankarMarch 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks!!! but never thought of it as a feel good photo.. but i guess a river with water is certainly something to rejoice about!

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  7. Nishant PatelMarch 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    This pic made me remember of my hometown. Great click loved it.

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    1. Anuradha ShankarMarch 21, 2013 at 9:21 AM

      Thanks Nishant! glad to have brought back your memories!

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  8. Posting Load and TruckMarch 16, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks for the great post.

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  9. IndraniMarch 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Typical Indian ambiance there!

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  10. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Amazing vibe this place gives me. Thanks for documenting it so well! Hope you check out my budget travel blog soon :)

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    1. Anuradha ShankarMarch 21, 2013 at 10:14 AM

      You are welcome, Tyler... and its so good to hear that it gives you good vibes!

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  11. R Niranjan DasMarch 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Serene setting.

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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