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Memories. Aww. Memories. I am, more often than not, swamped in the pool of nostalgia. I love memories. I love looking back at life and pondering over what it has given me and what it hasn’t. Going down memory lane is an exercise that can be energising and exasperating. Nonetheless, it’s something I believe that has to be done. After all, a person’s history, however small, is sure to be filled with moments of happiness and moments of pain, serving as a perfect reminder of how life is nothing but a blend of the two all the time.
For many years, Amul ads and the Amul girl have been loved by Indians – both young and old. For me, the ads are brilliant examples of word play and versatility. Interestingly, the Amul ads have, over the years, also traced the journey of India in many spheres. In this essay, I discuss why I love these ads and point out how they have represented the story of India in interesting ways. …
Cassettes always remind me of Ilayaraja, the extremely popular music composer from Tamilnadu. And the maestro’s music, even today, takes me down memory lane – back to the 80s and 90s. Over the last few months, I have realised that Ilayaraja’s music has accompanied me like a quiet companion, as I was growing up. Here’s a tribute from an ardent fan. …
In December 2004, as a student of journalism, I embarked on a week-long visit to a village I had never ever heard about in my life till then. Only later did I realise that it was a trip that would set me thinking. It was soon followed by another revealing experience – the Tsunami. Reporting on the Tsunami threw the doors open to a different kind of experience – one that gave way to a very crucial question – what was it like to face a disaster? Presented here, the diary entries of an awe-struck journalism student. …
This piece on my personal life was written when life took an important turn. When I wrote this, I was expecting my first child (and now he is seven years old!). How time flies! But well, this post isn’t just about that. It captures my amazement over how, no matter how far you have gone from them or how long you have been away, certain things in life never change when it comes to your parents . …
