Small little towns on the country’s map, like that of India, a country with great vastness and diversity, frequently miss out on the importance they deserve from the government as well as the masses. Musing with my thoughts regarding the problems that the residents of the small little town of Jorhat, the city of my academics, face in their daily sustenance, I came up with many … [Read more...]
The Plight Of A Person Driving In Allahabad – One Thing That Every Allahabadi Can Relate With!
At the age of 9, when I settled in this city, my first reactions to this city were mixed. The city offered peace and tranquillity mixed with uneasiness and long power cuts. I started to fall in love with the city as times passed, after the death of my father the city embraced our family affectionately, making us feel secure and loved. 15 years later, as I write this blog, a … [Read more...]
When Kolkata Forces You To Leave – A Harsh Truth About Young Talents In The City Of Joy
The City of Joy as named by Dominique Lapierre in his famous book of the same name, many know of my city Kolkata as the cultural capital of India. The literature and cinema immortalized by the likes of Rabindranath Tagore and Satyajit Ray, Kolkata is indeed a legacy etched in the history of India. Talk of Kolkata and you think of the grand Durga Puja celebrations, the … [Read more...]
Language is a big barrier in Chennai for many. But here is why it should NOT be challenged.
I was waiting for the pain relief injection in the emergency ward of the Annai Arul Hospital. An injured person was brought by three more people just next to my bed. They seemed to be few of them whom we call the underprivileged part of our society. The nurse came to his bed and started the conversation in English. It was difficult for the injured man as well as his fellow … [Read more...]