In a land far, far away at a time not so long ago I was a young kid at school with many others. We used to have a “Social Studies” class that was taught by one of my favourite teachers, Miss MH. She was a portly, buxom lady with a “bob cut” hairstyle. Always impeccably …
Holi and Nowruz mubarak
Holi, known as the “Festival of Colors” was celebrated this year on March 20 and 21 around the world by people of Indian origin. It marks the end of winter and the start of spring. Old and young, men and women come together in a spirit of uninhibited fervor to meet and greet friends, family …
Thoughtful Silence
She who must be obeyed is currently away. Silence resonates through the empty house and for now, home is but a quiet dwelling. Familiar sounds, that act like socks stuffed in a suitcase to fill up empty corners and cushion the contents from bumps, are missing. Running water in the kitchen sink or washroom basin, …
Till death do us part
Marriages, it is said, are made in heaven. This may be so but the lead-up to the actual event on this planet can in itself be an interesting phenomenon. It was in 1974 that we the budding engineers at Delhi College of Engineering conceived the idea of organizing an All-India multicultural festival – “EngiFest.” A …
