Some of us might recall the tales we heard or stories we read as kids. In India, these generally originated from grandmothers, neighborhood aunts, Aesop’s Fables, Jatak Khatha or later, Amar Chitra Katha stories. A common theme that featured in all these originations was the Moral of The Story. I can still visualize our Hindi …
On the occasion of Canada Day
Birthdays conjure up images of balloons, cake and thoughtfully wrapped presents. At what age does one get really excited about her/his birthday? I mean really excited! Until a child is around 5 years old, I suspect it is the parents (more so the mother perhaps?) who are the ones looking forward to the celebrations. For …
One Solstice
“Age is just a number,” it has been said “It’s a stage of the mind”. I have long subscribed to this view and even now convince myself each night before going to bed that this is so. However, when I start to go down the stairs for my first cup of tea each morning, protesting …
We The North
Our individual and collective history is made up of moments. But, there are some moments that are historic. These are snapshots in time whose parameters can best be framed by “Where were you, when ….?” Around 11.50 pm on June 13, 2019 was one such moment. Once considered underdogs, the Toronto Raptors dethroned the Golden …
