Aunty, our neighbour, would often complain that her husband

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Aunty, our neighbour, would often complain that her husband, Shiv Ram, was a drunkard. My father drank too, but my mother never complained. Shiv Ram uncle was a lean man with a thin moustache and black plastic spectacles that forever slipped down his nose. His half-sleeved shirt was never tucked in, and his feet, even …...

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From Wrists Full of Rakhis to Empty Wrists: How Time Changes Everything

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I must have been four years old, travelling by train with my father to Jalandhar. A lady sitting next to me asked, “How many brothers and sisters do you have?” I started naming them, counting on my fingers, and confidently said, “Eleven.” Her eyes widened in disbelief. How could my father, still in his thirties, …...

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From Wrists Full of Rakhis to Empty Wrists: How Time Changes Everything

I must have been four years old, travelling by train with my father to Jalandhar. A lady sitting...

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My son does weight training at the gym on our rooftop. One day I saw him lifting heavy dumbbells...

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Aunty, our neighbour, would often complain that her husband

Aunty, our neighbour, would often complain that her husband, Shiv Ram, was a drunkard. My father...

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One of my cousins lived in Mayur Vihar. Her husband worked with the DDA and rode an old...

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Aunty, our neighbour, would often complain that her husband

Aunty, our neighbour, would often complain that her husband, Shiv Ram, was a drunkard. My father drank too, but my mother never complained....

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From Wrists Full of Rakhis to Empty Wrists: How Time Changes Everything

I must have been four years old, travelling by train with my father to Jalandhar. A lady sitting next to me asked, “How many brothers and...

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Oreo’s Lesson: Living in the Moment

My dog Oreo can sleep anywhere within seconds, even if I’m watching TV or listening to music. He dozes off in deep sleep, undisturbed....

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The Pedigree Pup and the Streetwise Dog

Oreo, my dog, is very choosy when it comes to making friends with other pets. I tried many times to get him to bond with other furry...

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