In this space, I shall present a quick guide to a different country every other week. If you would like to share your culture with us or send us feedback, please write to me at smitapkothari@gmail.com. Places to VisitRio de Janeiro is the most famous tourist destination in Brazil. There you will find gorgeous beaches [...]
Brazil
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Sep 202010
Yummy Yum from Around the World
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Apr 262010
From the Bun Bo Nam Bo in Vietnam and the Ajiaco in Colombia to the Pakodes in India and the Satay in Indonesia; from the Enchiladas in Mexico and the Chicken Teriyaki in Japan to the Baked Eggplant in Greece, the Whisky Pork in Spain and the Roasted lamb in Iceland; from the Pecan Pie [...]
Yummy Yum from Around the World
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Apr 202010
From the Bun Bo Nam Bo in Vietnam and the Ajiaco in Colombia to the Pakodes in India and the Satay in Indonesia; from the Enchiladas in Mexico and the Chicken Teriyaki in Japan to the Baked Eggplant in Greece, the Whisky Pork in Spain and the Roasted lamb in Iceland; from the Pecan Pie [...]
Yummy Yum from Around the World
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Nov 162009
Caiprinha’s, Carnivals, Football, and the Samba – doesn’t that sound like fun? I’ve heard so much about this people and their love for parties and fun I could well imagine how enjoyable it would be to explore their cuisine. My friend Fabio put me across to Renata and Flavia, and an afternoon I spent with [...]
Player Profile – Patrick Cleary (OF)
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Sep 142009
Position: Still figuring that out Height: 6 foot 4 inches Weight: 198 lbs Religious beliefs: Chipotle, skiing Dislikes: Losing my reading glasses at Tommy Doyle’s, people who frown upon red corduroy pants, modern medicine Favorite Rugby Player: Sukhesh Miryala (OA) When did you start playing rugby?I started playing last fall. To be honest, playing isn’t [...]
Player Profile-Patrick Cleary (OF)
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Sep 082009
Position: Still figuring that out Height: 6 foot 4 inches Weight: 198 lbs Religious beliefs: Chipotle, skiing Dislikes: Losing my reading glasses at Tommy Doyle’s, people who frown upon red corduroy pants, modern medicine Favorite Rugby Player: Sukhesh Miryala (OA) When did you start playing rugby?I started playing last fall. To be honest, playing isn’t [...]
In the Field
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Apr 062009
Waking up at 5 a.m. to the sound of woodpeckers, heaving through dirt and jungle in 90-degree heat, seeing the desolate poverty of a hungry child with nothing to wear but a torn rag, and sleeping under a starry blanket (so many stars!) while a gecko stirs next to your ear is not the idea [...]
HBS Volleyball Starts Season on the Attack
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Nov 032008
“What do you mean we have to write the numbers in big on the front?” If there is one thing worse than waking up at 8am for a volleyball tournament on Sunday, it’s playing at the picturesque dungeon known as the MIT gym. Needless to say, the HBS Ballers — captained by Eric “Downtown” Brown [...]
Lime, Sugar, Cacha‡a: A Little Taste of Brazil at HBS
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Nov 072005
I don’t know about all of you, but I was definitely looking forward to this year’s International Week. It was Friday, the FRC midterm result was out, the learning team project was done, and our over-worked week was ending. In my traditional half-awake-8:35am-state-of-mind, I walked my usual path to Aldrich hall. It felt nice to [...]
Alumni Connections: The Forgotten Issue
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Oct 182004
Before the debate over the election, Iraq, and terrorism, few issues got Americans as worked up as the environment. On the one side are people who are worried about pollution, about the disappearance of wildlife and biodiversity, and humans tinkering with global processes. On the other side are people who consider environmental laws and regulations [...]
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