Musings · nostalgia · patriotism

A Sindhi in Bombay (Scottish) – my long overdue tribute to both


I am a proud Sindhi. And I'm married to one.And although we have never thought of it actively, nor discussed this with each other at home, the glorious celebration of Bombay Scottish School Mahim completing a Hundred and Seventy-Five years, got me thinking. We Sindhis are probably one of the earliest refugees in the modern… Continue reading A Sindhi in Bombay (Scottish) – my long overdue tribute to both

humanity · Musings · patriotism

No Goosebumps. No Adrenaline


Superheroes and martyrs, people who save lives and those that survive extreme trauma, warriors and freedom fighters… ...legends of these fill volumes of books.  And the heart, undoubtedly fills with pride and respect for our bravehearts, those who have been larger than life, those whose sacrifice and contributions simply cannot be measured. The undying gratitude… Continue reading No Goosebumps. No Adrenaline

india · patriotism · Views & Opinions

Mumbai 💔26/11/2008💔 #neverforget


I can still taste the panic I felt that day, when my two and a half year old ran to the window in my mother's house shouting 'fire crackers!!'It had been a few weeks since Diwali so that felt wrong.Or maybe it was the macabre sound of gun shots that so clearly reached me first.7… Continue reading Mumbai 💔26/11/2008💔 #neverforget

india · patriotism

The History of India…A Hope for its Future


'Ramayan' TRP rating breaks record, garners 170 million viewers - Republic Ramanand’s epic show has overtaken the popular “Game Of Thrones” in terms of viewership. -Times of India When I was a little girl, I lived in a loud, loving, boisterous joint family with nine members and a rotation of house guests. Mobile phones had… Continue reading The History of India…A Hope for its Future

india · patriotism · Views & Opinions

From India with Love


Dear First Time Traveller, Allow me to introduce myself. I am India, the land of snake charmers, colourful festivals, song and dance. Regretfully, I am also the land where poverty, illiteracy, hunger and corruption are rampant and unconcealed. And yet I can be described as the land of opportunities, extravagant nightclubs, luxury hotels and expensive… Continue reading From India with Love