I got up today feeling like it was my birthday. Only it was not. I felt silly doing it but I had to. I wore Saffron and Green and carried my small flag to work. It was my way of celebrating the Indian Independence. I wonder time and again about what kindles this feeling in […]
Aug 14th 2007
Another day and it will be 60 years since the nation of my birth attained independence from the British Raj. All I know about that epic struggle for freedom is from history books and personal accounts narrated by my grandparents. What I do know however from my personal experiences is that India boasts […]
It struck me how much I have become like my mom right down to her annoying habit of worrying for my sister. My sis is visiting me this weekend and is a bridesmaid at her friend’s wedding. I called her to check when K should be picking her up to bring her back home. I […]
My father in law is visiting and is here for the next three months. Since he is nearing 70 and is very particular about food, I end up making regular south indian fare - sambar/rasam/kai in different forms with different ingredients taking care to make it look as authentic as possible. At times I grow […]
