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Flashback – Of Orderlies, Uniform Ironing and Shoe Shining…

Posted on March 31, 2017 by sarikananda

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 →

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Beating the Retreat and the Unorthodox Display…

Posted on February 8, 2016 by sarikananda

There were a few changes in both the ceremonies, some appreciated, some not. I loved everything in its entirety, except the Doordarshan coverage and will talk about each subsequently. Continue reading →

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Flashback – Significance of Diwali…

Posted on November 16, 2015 by sarikananda

We would also fill the balconies of the rooms, looking out on the street, with candles. The stairs, the entrances to each room, and the elevated corner outside the kitchen, would all be filled with lighted candles. Continue reading →

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Define Love Again…

Posted on May 30, 2015 by sarikananda

He never forgot to bring a bag of chocolates in exchange for those countless tumblers of tea that I made for him on each visit. Continue reading →

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