No matter how bleak life’s realities, there is something about new babies that rekindles hope, engenders love and turns even the most hardened cynic into a dreamer. We welcomed a newborn to our family a few days ago and she has transformed us all. … [Read more...]
Winter Chill
December 14, 2016 by
We have long known that signals received by our senses are interpreted by our brains to call up recollections from another time. It is common knowledge that sights, sounds, tastes and smells (especially smells!) can all trigger emotional memories … [Read more...]
Travel Writings in Paperbacks
December 5, 2016 by
The wanderer in me is drawn to travel writing and we have so many wonderful writers in our times - Paul Theroux, Bill Bryson, Bruce Chatwin, William Dalrymple and more. All are legends, well-deserving of the recognition they receive. (I knew Bruce … [Read more...]
Democracies Must Respect Citizens’ Rights
November 28, 2016 by
India's literate citizens have read reams, through November 2016, about the Prime Minister's drive to demonetize all 500 and 1000 rupee currency notes. This initiative will supposedly flush out black money, halt corruption and put a stop to … [Read more...]
