The world lost a great one today. Dr. Sanjoy Sen (affectionately called “Laddoo”) succumbed to COVID, while fighting to save lives and being a front line hero as a medical professional.  Sanjoy died last night in India. He was a star athlete, … [Read more...]

Today has been a day of reflection and gratitude. I spent most of the day in solitude, lost in my head. I kept thinking back to when I arrived in America, thirty five years ago, to the day.  I did not know a soul in this country and was broke as … [Read more...]

The classroom is my refuge, where I practice my craft. Today after almost six months, I was in an actual classroom looking at eager faces masks and all.   This is my canvas where I shape lives.  I love being with the students. They never … [Read more...]

It felt good to walk around campus after almost 6 months. I didn’t realize how much I missed the vibrancy and youthful exuberance of college kids walking about aimlessly. I missed just being on campus. Period.   For all practical purposes, I … [Read more...]