Son et lumière was a novel concept when first introduced in 1965 at the historic Lal Quila (literally, Red Fort) in Delhi; it was promoted as “the cultural event of the year.” Just as the name suggests, spectacular Sound and Light effects were used to highlight two hundred or so years of the Red Fort …
Let me in
A few weeks ago, our one-and-a-half years old grandson recovered from the usual cough and cold afflicting most people this season, before returning to his daycare that he loves. On this morning however, as his father prepared to drop him off young R bawled his eyes out and refused to go in. The reason became …
Where do the children play
Think of a time when you stopped to listen to the loud chirping of birds. It matters little whether it was a from a swarm of swallows, gaggle of geese, peep of chickens or an asylum of loons. Try and recall how you felt in that moment when you suddenly became aware of the collective …
Accolades and Eulogies
“Your career may be ending but congratulations as you begin a new chapter of your life.” “The fun part of your life starts now.” “Are you excited?” “Any plans? Travels?” “You will now have time for things you’ve always wanted to do.” These are some euphemisms commonly used to convince (console?) ourselves that life continues …
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