Jew Town is in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala, India

Jew Town, Kochi’s Blend of Faith, Lace, and Legacy

Discover the enduring legacy of Jew Town, Kochi. Wander its spice-scented lanes, explore the Paradesi Synagogue, and learn the secrets of near-extinct Bruges lace and Petit Point embroidery. This post celebrates Kochi’s unique blend of Jewish heritage, ancient trade routes, and a beautiful history of coexistence and craftsmanship. Continue reading Jew Town, Kochi’s Blend of Faith, Lace, and Legacy

murder in moonlit square by paul waters

Murder in Moonlit Square by Paul Waters: The Nun, the Hotelier, and the Delhi Haveli Mystery

A brutally honest review of Paul Waters’ Murder in Moonlit Square. Discover how an Irish nun and a Delhi hotelier, bonded by a sneaky smoke break, team up to solve a murder, fight a “terror threat,” and save a historic haveli in the chaotic, colorful heart of Chandni Chowk. A cozy mystery with a massive emotional punch and deep nostalgic resonance. Continue reading Murder in Moonlit Square by Paul Waters: The Nun, the Hotelier, and the Delhi Haveli Mystery

The Shortest History of AI by Toby Walsh

Toby Walsh’s ‘The Shortest History of AI’: Your 6-Hour AI Guide

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was born on International Panic Day. Slightly weird, but then babies do cry when they come out of the womb. Whether that was an omen for today’s disruptive black sheep isn’t a question the book answers, but Toby Walsh certainly traces the path of the innovators, shapers, and shakers of AI. Look, I’m old-world, and pardon my ignorance of all things tech. … Continue reading Toby Walsh’s ‘The Shortest History of AI’: Your 6-Hour AI Guide