I Still Prefer Nuclear

Man, it’s good to be home.
Having said that, I must add that the eight days of eternity were not that bad… or at least, not as bad as I thought it might have been. Some of the battles were lost, it’s true; some were won; and some were never fought. The “fishes” were not quite [...]

What Have I Let Myself In For?

To think that I actually agreed to this! What was I thinking?
I’m talking about the upcoming eight days in Calcutta, of course. As the travel date approaches, the very thought is giving me the heebie-jeebies. I have written before of how I am decidedly NOT a joint-family type of person. But, in those happy days, [...]

Fair? Unfair!

I think I can safely state that Indians in general have a “thing” about fair skin. Perhaps it has to do with the controversial Aryan invasion a few millennia ago? Whatever the cause may be, in general Indians do have a thing with fairness, whether among Indians or in foreigners.

Growing up in North India, [...]

Two of Those Days

One of those days I could have handled, but two of those days is enough to drive anyone insane, don’t you think?
Ø The kitchen light went out – had to call the electrician for repairs.
Ø Decided to also call the plumber to stop the kitchen [...]