The Potion
When we were little, my brother and I dreaded falling ill. Not because of the fever that gave us chills or the cough that made our ribs hurt or a million visits to the bathroom that left us dehydrated. … Read the rest
A 70-Year Journey Through Passports
We all have our own journeys. We navigate the world through our unique lens of experiences.
My father navigated his by being a traveler. The best times of his life were when he was on a flight to a city
Of Aunts, Nieces and School Mistresses
I am flooded with memories of the original narrator of this story as I sit down to write. I can clearly see raindrops splashing into the front porch of an old three-storied house of Kolkata, us chatting and enjoying the … Read the rest
Of roots, connections and my ‘probashi-ty’
Last year, I went back to Varanasi, or Benaras as the locals call it (or Kashi as the Hindu scriptures call it), some thirty years after I last visited it. The idea was to reignite my connection with this ancient … Read the rest
Celebrating the Life of My Grandmother: A Legacy of Muhibbah
‘We are but only fragile threads, but what a tapestry we can make’ – Jerry Ellis
Today, as I reflect on the spirit of Muhibbah – the goodwill that beautifully unites Malaysians – I am compelled to celebrate the extraordinary … Read the rest
Boro Bari: The Big House
Boro Bari: The Big House
Forty-odd years ago, I entered the “Boro Bari” through a nondescript door and stepped into a cool and dark hallway while the smell of the Calcutta summer made my senses dance.
Boro Bari – literally, … Read the rest
Honouring the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Commemorating 67th Independence Day of the Federation of Malaya (31 August 1957)
I am dedicated to capturing and preserving the precious memories of my life’s journey before they begin to fade. This commitment stems from a deep desire to … Read the rest
Latex and Love: A Mother’s Contribution to the Nation
In the early 1970s, in the small town of Jenjarom in Banting, life was simple yet full of quiet resilience.
I was just a young boy, about five or six years old, and my days were defined by one constant: … Read the rest
Mexico City: Viva La Vida!
Embracing the past and the present, Mexico City pulsates with warmth and vibrancy, as I discovered on my recent visit.A colourful collage of courage and passion unfolds as I walk through … Read the rest