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Diwali 2020
दिवाली की ज्योतिर्मय आपको सदा उज्जवल रखे। यह जगमगाती हुई स्वर्णिम किरण आपको और आपके प्रियों को कंचन करे और कृष्णा कृपा दृष्टि आप को निर्मल करे। May the starry brilliance of Diwali lights keep you radiant. May the lit … Continue reading
The Comfort Wall – Some Loose Bricks…
“But that night in her dream she flew high above the earth in a moonless sky. Behind her, like a falling star, sailed a silver sled.” ― Chris Kurtz Ya. Sad. When all from the old order pass on, only the … Continue reading
COVID – 19: Lockdown and the need of the hour
I know people are hoarding as they are scared…this way essentials would reach only 1/4th of the population…also, save rations…don’t waste food…don’t make it a house party by cooking multiple dishes for each meal…stick to one dish…let this be an … Continue reading
Flashback – 30 Years…
“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” … ― Kahlil Gibran It was a good day. There were doubts in the mind of a 20-something girl on August 11, 1989. There was still more … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Files
Tagged anecdotes, bride, celebration, gifts, Pearl Anniversary, soulmates, thirty years, wonderful life
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Flashback – Of Grandmothers and Adieus….
Whenever there is a mention of grandparents, there is mostly a reverence attached to it. Along with the reverence, are the reminiscences of warmth, various fragrances, heaps of wisdom, and unbridled laughter. Grandmothers are special, what with their cooking and knitting, and loving care. My maternal and paternal grandmothers find mention in many other articles on my blog. Continue reading
Posted in Personal Files
Tagged adieu, beeji, childhood, flashback, grandmothers, grannies, inspiration, last journey, loving care, memoirs, naani, Parent, pride, reminiscences
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Nincompoop Armchair Reformers
Do you, schmucks, not make a budget at home? How many of you think of the needy in your neighbourhood and tell yourselves and your families to hold off on a month’s WiFi or Cable connection and use that money to pay for someone’s monthly food? Continue reading
Posted in General, In my Opinion
Tagged Armchair reformers, freebies, leftist, Marxist, politically-motivated, scams, social media, socialist
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Welcoming 2018
Read a post of a friend pointing at the same-old-same-old peace and love wishes ad nauseam spreading across the social media…agreed to a degree…despite this world crushing every positivity and loss of much of humanity, hope of a new dawn does … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged 2018, Humanity, life, New Year, readers, social media, Wishes
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Flashback – Of Books and Sharing with Papa…
I vaguely remember watching ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’, a BBC production. It was sometime in the senior school that I got hold of my brother’s Thomas Hardy and read the book. I loved ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ‘Gone with the Wind’ and there was a contest on which was my favourite. Continue reading
Flashback – Of Orderlies, Uniform Ironing and Shoe Shining…
I am always fascinated by the discipline of the armed forces and the elaborate customs like the rank distinction, formal dressing, dining, partying, and numerous other social traditions, that distinguish the ‘fauji’ families from the civilian population they protect. Continue reading
Posted in Personal Files
Tagged air force, armed forces, controversy, married quarters, mess, officers, orderlies, Shoe shining, uniform, united airlines
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Flashback – Of Ironing and Shoe Shining…
Flashback – Of Ironing and Shoe Shining…
My family carried some formal and colonial fetish about meals and clothing. Continue reading
Posted in Personal Files
Tagged children, creases, crinkle-free, evening tea, flashback, Ironing, mirror-shine, personal diaries, Shoe shining, son's travels
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