Silence… And then... Tip… Tup… Tip… Droplets fell noisily from the Neem leaves onto the terracotta roof of the verandah. It appeared to be the proverbial calm before the storm, or in this case, between the storms. Beep! There goes my phone again. Another reminder. Should I go for the get-together? The weather was a … Continue reading Hot Tea & Cozy Chat
An Exceptional Human Being
I walked in, nervous, jittery and unsure. At a glance, I saw that there were several people in the reception area. All were carrying a file, and I thought, “Oh my God! Was I supposed to get a file? For what? I wasn’t informed. Now what to do???” “Hi, Meera,” said Lakshmi, the receptionist. She … Continue reading An Exceptional Human Being
A Rural Visit as part of my MBA
As we got down from the bus, eager to see the “chandie”, we were greeted by several cows right at the entrance, some tied to a tree, others lose, while the men stared at us. Hesitant, a little wary, we huddled together at first, watching, a little wide-eyed, all the activities around us. Gradually we … Continue reading A Rural Visit as part of my MBA
ARE WE ROGUES?
A Prank RememberedMy family decided to spend the night of the 17th of November (1998) on our farm. Someone had seen a forecast of a meteor-shower on that specific date, and we wanted to observe it. My parents, my sister, Kanika and I occupied one car. About six other friends, joined us in their own … Continue reading ARE WE ROGUES?
First Impressions
One of my favourite hobbies is looking at photos, especially those taken by my family, friends and me. While arranging the recent ones, I came across some which instantly evoked strong feelings. Incidentally they were all taken in the same location, but in various nooks and corners and at different times of the day. Just … Continue reading First Impressions
A Unique Friendship
Naman Das was 20 years old, tall, gangly, stiff and shy. In fact, in college, I never noticed him for more than two years, although he was my classmate and I must have seen him for over a hundred times. Actually, I never noticed him till that day at the bus-stand, just a few weeks … Continue reading A Unique Friendship
Rural India in Busy Towns
On one of my many trips to rural India, I randomly clicked several photographs. They were my check-points, reminders of various incidents that were at once interesting and intriguing. One of those fascinating experiences was finding cows in the middle of intense traffic. This is a most common sight in rural India. But also in some … Continue reading Rural India in Busy Towns
Qui Suis-Je?
Qui suis-je?Une goutte de rosée sur une brin d’herbe?Ou une rose souhaitant le printemps?Ou une feuille étendue sur la mousse?Non, juste une création de la Mère. Qui suis-je?Le vent tourbillonnant dans les forêts?Ou l’oiseau planant dans le sphère céleste?Ou la pluie fine humectant la terre?Non, juste une création de la Mère. Qui suis-je?L’éléphant secouant la … Continue reading Qui Suis-Je?
Pain
A little cry of anguishAnd then I feelMy heart swell up with tearsFor I have been hurt again.I cry out in rage:Why me, when there are othersIn this vast world,Why should they give me only pain? Pain, pain and pain,What is this pain?But a feeling in the heartOf hard pins crushing it,Taking out the bloodWith … Continue reading Pain
Beauty
Beauty rested on the tall green trees,It floated on the blue shimmering lake,Beauty flew on the wings of the wind,It hid in the curves of the blades of grass.Beauty spread in the unending sky,It mingled with the flocks of cloud,Beauty slept in the breast of the birds,It sweetly sang in their morning song.Beauty covered the … Continue reading Beauty
Footprints on the Mind 