Own experiences
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Anand to Patan story
I saw the words written across a large board, ‘Welcome to the World heritage city of Patan’ Continue reading
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Finding Houses of Friends
In Hindus there are elaborate customs to offer prayers for the peace of the departed souls. Although they were not my real family, I do consider them as my second set of parent. So making this special trip to a place I have never been, was in absolutely in order and must be done. Continue reading
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Train to Anand
I recently had to take up a train journey from Mumbai to Anand, and it became an unforgettable experience, because I was doing it with a special purpose. Continue reading
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Value of change
Who was I? What have I turned into? Was I better then, or am I better now Was I somebody good-enough earlier? Or was I a no-body like I am today If I was anything worth it, what was that? And if I am anything today what am I, who am I? But then what… Continue reading
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Guide With Waheeda Ji
‘Enlighten film society’, who regularly show films on Sundays at 10am, arranged a screening of landmark Hindi film ‘Guide’ on Aug 5, 2008 at 12.30pm. But today’s program was to not a regular one. Guide was being shown in Waheedaji’s presence and she was to be honored with an award from Taj (remember Wah Taj?),… Continue reading
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Not Knowing
Once out of the Grant Road station I went to my usual, route 155 bus stop. I have been using it for more than 2 years. It takes me to Films Division at Peddar road for my work. Sun was strong today, making it a rather warm day. I pulled out my cap from the… Continue reading
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