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It was inevitable that my seven-year-old would fall for Linkin Park. The California-based rock band remains an integral part of my playlist and has now found its way to Messi.  We realized quite early that our son had an ear for music and we have encouraged him to find his tune over the years. One of my earlier blogposts deals with the matter -   A Playlist for Messi . While he had shown an affinity for rock before, it was only recently that I noticed that he had taken to Linkin Park. One fine morning, I caught him humming ' Somewhere I Belong '. Linkin Park!  There's a special satisfaction when your child is fond of something you like. A song. A game. A football team (someday soon!). As such, as I saw him groove to this masterpiece from Linkin Park, I couldn't help a small smile on my face.  Growing up with Linkin Park I fell in love with Linkin Park as a teenager I still remember the first time I heard Linkin Park. I was watching a World Rally Championship Video, just

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (Image Source - OneIndia) The RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata was established in 1886, and is Asia's first private medical college. Once the symbol of hope and excellence, this institution turned into the face of hell on August 9, when a trainee doctor was raped and murdered on duty.  Since then West Bengal has been in a state of turmoil.  The entire country has gone through a variety of emotions. The gruesome nature of the crime has sent shockwaves across the nation. Support has poured in for the deceased's family from across the country. People have been out on the street. There have been calls for reforms. There have also been conspiracy theories, and accusations of attempts to interfere in the investigation. The political fraternity has, of course, been involved in a blame game. RG Kar Medical College & Hospital has been in the news for all the wrong reasons or perhaps not.  RG Kar Medical College incident shows grues

Mother Nature's masterpieces (including the two young fellows) The second day of a trip can be either really exciting or deeply depressing depending on the circumstances. Even in Meghalaya , the abode of the clouds.  For instance, the second day of a week-long vacation is likely to keep everyone in an upbeat mood. However, the second day of a weekend trip can be quite melancholy. There's always sadness looming at the culmination of good times.  That was how I felt on a Sunday morning at Quinton Enclave, a quaint little homestay right in the heart of Shillong . We were all a little sore from our ten-hour drive around North East India the previous day. [ Also Read:  A Drive to Krang Suri Falls, Meghalaya ]  There was another six-hour drive ahead of us. The thought of holidays coming to an end only added to the gloom. I sat at the small desk, working on my laptop, but mostly lost in thought. The tea turned cold. It was a lazy morning. That was of course, until Messi woke up. &quo