Inspiring Photographers
Although computers can work unhindered by free will, bourbon or divorce, such advantages are outweighed by a lack of life experience or emotions.
It might seem utterly illogical, but computer scientists have been able to get their machines to compose short bursts of prose. Novelists need not feel threatened for the reasons outlined above.
Via Sree Sreenivasan
Monika Jain, editor of Kahani, a new literary magazine for South Asian children writes that it has officially launched. She is looking for a few good writers. No pay, but you will get credit. If first impressions count, this magazine looks great. Even the famous Badmash crew is involved in this project!
Kahani strives to empower, educate and entertain South Asian children in North America.
High time. Do it for the kids; subscribe or contribute!
[Update: Just received a note from Monika. She is actively looking for illustrators. Please contact her directly at: monika.jain@kahani.com]
V. S. Naipaul, 72, feels he lacks the energy to write anymore novels. Speaking in New Delhi recently, he apparently claimed that his latest novel, Magic Seeds, would be his last. Read the first chapter here.
The Jerry Seinfeld Dictionary of Terms and Phrases.
Need I say more?