Tag: nostalgia

Kool Musafir

Does anybody remember these water cans? If you are as old as me, or older than me, you would remember these as the Milton water cans that you would carry along with you on long journeys. If you had the…

Rain and me..

I listen to the rain patter on my window as I curl into the comforter.  I was told I was coming to ‘Sunny California’ when I moved here, but I havent seen too much of the sun since then.  I…

Dancing…

During my holiday at Pune, I stayed over at’s place for one night. Her apartment looks over this heritage building – a mansion called Aga Khan Palace (I think.  gave me the name, but I forget). </P> <br> I loved…

On being home…

It started with a coffee conversation with a friend who said “Unlike you, I actually like staying at home you know.” I was stunned. When did I ever give the impression that I hate staying at home? He just shrugged…

My journal – part of a mail.

Nearly missed the plane. My flight was at 8 in the evening and at 5 pm I suddenly remembered that I had forgotten about my survival kit. Thats right. Maggi, Top Ramen and MTR. It was pouring heavily and there…

Old ghosts and new beginnings?

Today, I was supposed to be in Wayanad, amidst the mist, standing next to the clouds kissing the mountain slopes and eessssssssh, now I am sitting in a damn air-conditioned cabin at office. I was really looking forward to this…