When I left Calcutta today, I was thinking about the pace at which life was moving.. In 26 years, I indeed have come a long way. Life flashed a slide show of memories, on the train. Life maybe is a journey, some travel slow, some fast, some have destination, others havent, some [...]
Maangalyam Tantunaanena, Mama Jeevana Hethunaa
Kantteh Bhadnami Subhage sanjeeva sarada: sadam
This is a sacred thread .This is essential for my long life. I tie this around your neck. O maiden having many auspicious Qualities! May thou live happily for hundred years with me.
He tied the thaali around her neck.. Tears rolled down her cheeks.. Suddenly [...]
Santosh: Can I see the old Praveen?
Praveen: What old Praveen?!!
Santosh: You know, the school boy, and the collage guy who used to come to my home!
Praveen: <silence>(have I gone really far from you!! Sighh!)
Santosh: You have changed a lot!
Praveen: <silence>(Have I, Santosh??!!)
Santosh: I have a lot to learn from you!
Praveen: <silence>
(staring at each other [...]
Calcutta!
So.. So what?!!
So how was the day today? Fine, reached Banglore in the morning.. back is aching from the bus journey.. (they should use ergonomic seats you see.. atleast it should be right for getting into a sleeping position..) hmm anyway.. went with pradeep to the flat where prem and pradeeps friends [...]
Kallada bus plying to Banglore from Kochi(cochin), Pradeep and Praveen are seated, chatting about something serious… They were already annoyed by the loud discussion(read boasting) going on, on the backseat of the bus. For some time, it went quiet, when suddenly..
Saaaarrrrrr!!!(a visibly drunk person, with seemingly one objective of providing entertainment!!)
Pradeep: (visibly annoyed) [...]
When a young bird leaves the nest, even to return later,
The elder birds cant help, but notice the empty space left behind.,
with eyes moist!
ps: To appa&amma: I’ll be back soon
As typical of me, I goofed up again.. went to santacruz airport for a flight leaving from Sahar!! Thanks to the famous “mumbai Rickshawallah” reached Sahar within 15 minutes! Ramesh was waiting. We were sailing on the memories of our days together, when I had to leave for the flight.
With [...]
H a p p i n e s s
Language fails to speak the heart
