The Deccan Herald, 27th August 2021 I am surrounded by mute spectators at home. Their religion is silence. The refrigerator, for example, hums so softly that I have to strain my ear to hear it. The fridge may be frigid, but when I open its door, the light inside sits lightly on my eyes. The… Continue reading MUTE SPECTATORS
Category: Lifes musings
THE JOY OF DANCING IN THE RAIN
The Deccan Herald, 17th July 21 It started slowly, with a few drops. Drop... drop... drop. Then suddenly the drops came in a wave, like corona virus, to sweep away all the dirt. But we were safe from the rain inside the market building. We had just finished shopping and paid the cashier when the… Continue reading THE JOY OF DANCING IN THE RAIN
WALKING IN THE PARK AMID COVID-19
The Deccan Herald, 28th May 2021 The local park is a vibrant place in the morning, in spite of the coronavirus scare. ‘Maintain social distancing,’ a board at the entrance gently reminds the walkers patronising the park. A more apt command would seem to be ‘let’s come closer.’ The fact is, one can hardly walk… Continue reading WALKING IN THE PARK AMID COVID-19
STEPPING STONE TO HEAVEN
When my father passed away, my younger brother and I travelled to Shanti Kunj near Haridwar to immerse his ashes in the Ganga. On my earlier visit to Haridwar, that holiest of holy places, I had been mesmerised by the evening Ganga aarti at the Har ki Pauri Ghat (literally meaning the Lord’s Steps). As… Continue reading STEPPING STONE TO HEAVEN