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Comment on The Milkman by Akanksha Tyagi

Akanksha Tyagi — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:06:48 +0000

Thanks Sanjay for an interesting read. Began the read ‘coz of the title. And in the end, recalled all the foggy early mornings during winters in North India. Thanks again

Comment on Searching for Abbas Neemuchwala by Abhilasha Tyagi

Abhilasha Tyagi — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:25:53 +0000

We all search for something or the other throughout our lives, they may be people, possessions, or simply thoughts. I, too have been searching for a lot of things that may or may not exist in my life ever again…but the thought of having them once and the difference they made in our life makes me HAPPY. I suppose that’s what the purpose is of the series of events that happen with us.
I hope u get your Abbas back, but, if u do not…then just be happy, thinking that it’s part of him in the journalist in you.

Comment on Searching for Abbas Neemuchwala by Sarang

Sarang — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:16:00 +0000

My search came to bear fruits, well kebabs in my case, after a 14 long year patient wait.

Yessssssssssssssss, I hit payload, a few days ago in my quest to taste them delicious Mahim kebabs…… I actually skipped lunch & my evening “patiala” just so that I could sink my teeth again & again & again & again & again & again …………. hmmmmmm. The “khree” fit perfectly spot on on my buds, just as they did over a decade ago & so did the seekh …………… & to top it all, our friend Alam turned up to pay his regards. Guy has been serving for over 20 years at that same joint, (since our cat col days … aap college may the bhai….. is how he recollected my presence ””’:-))
A belly full of kebabs, taste buds tingling & the mind ordering my weary legs to march on……………………… destination…. u guessed it….. one for the road & over night train journey back home….. man, how i missed the chugging iron machines……… BLISSFUL

Comment on The Guardians by Asha

Asha — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:58:14 +0000

Hey,

U never cease to amaze me. Really love this.

Comment on Conform by Subhashish

Subhashish — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:36:39 +0000

Khuda ko hazir nazir jaan ke yeh itiila deta hun ki yeh solah aane durust guftgu hai.

Comment on Psst… by Subhashish

Subhashish — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:33:02 +0000

Thank God so you were not mentioning me even.

Comment on Questions about Death And Mourning by Susan

Susan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:05:39 +0000

I absolutely think the death of a loved one changes you and permanetly. It is up to the individual if the change is a positive one or a negative one though. It all kind of goes to weather you are a victim or a survivor, you can let it make you stronger or eat at your bones like a cancer.

As for the way others react to your loss, like by crowding your living room, I think it is more of a curiosity thing. I am sure there is a feeling of genuine concern, but they want to see how you are “holding up” to your loss.

They fill your space, usually, at a ime when you need to be alone, and then when you DO need them they are no where to be found. They don’t want to hear you speak about your loss, or your feelings, it makes them to uncomfortable. So they pay their respects in a way that is deemed proper by most society and go on their way, with very few stopping to realize what an impact it has had on your life.

I guess you can’t fault them for it, it is their nature, the way of things. I always wonder when someone says “We are keeping you in our prayers” do they actually go home and pray for you? Or is it just giving a type of lip service because they don’t know what else to do?

Comment on Social Behaviour by Susan

Susan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:41:40 +0000

Wouldn’t it be grand (and much easier) if children came with a “How To” Handbook? Oh but then think of all we would miss out on! Raising a child is a learning experience for both child and parent.

I think the best we can do is make sure they have all the right tools and opportunities to feel comfortable in most situations and the confidence to handel themselves in them. Then pray they also have the wisdom to make the right choices or seek out those that do.

I have the feeling you are going to do very good by your child Sanjay, you have the wisdon and a compassion for people, a love for life and knowledge, and just enough of a child still yourself to help any child on his way.

Sometimes you can over think it to much and just miss out on the fun and wonder of it all!

Comment on Incident at Map Grid by Debashish

Debashish — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:28:46 +0000

For those who experienced that unforgettable movie with Arindam, the title is hard to forget: A Chorus Line.

Comment on Social Behaviour by Anjana Das

Anjana Das — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:08:46 +0000

Funny – though we never really got the time to know each other very well, I’d sort of guessed that you consciously chose to interact with a few hand-picked people…that you weren’t “openly” friendly…but I sure was glad to be one of those few people!