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Fishermen of Kerala

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is a known fact that in times of crisis, like in war situations people unite and help each other out. People find a sense of purpose, suicide rates go Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, India, Other stories | Tagged Kerala, Weather | Leave a reply

SSLC and rank holders

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The class conversation turns to languages and our SSLC results. Languages were never my strong point. I never did enjoy learning Malay in my younger days. I somehow scraped through Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Childhood, Friends, Kerala, Medical School | Leave a reply

Kottarakara Ganapathi temple

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The Kottarakara temple pond looks still from a distance. Part of the surface is covered with lotus leaves but there are no flowers. As I peer down the side of Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Family, Kerala, Lifestyle | Leave a reply

Aami and her Pied Piper

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Asha arrives early in the morning. When I wake up she is tidying the place. She hates clutter. She makes arrangements for the day. I have another packed day ahead. Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Films, Kerala | Leave a reply

Sasi annan’s after death function

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is only coming up to 9 in the morning and yet the heat is quite intense. We are almost near our destination. Sasi annan’s death function prayers have just Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Kerala | Leave a reply

School autograph

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Today is the only completely free day I have. I am planning to laze around all day. When I am here, I hardly lift a finger and make the most Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Childhood, Family, Kerala, Kollam, School | Leave a reply

Visiting friends and spelling mistakes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The rush hour traffic gets under way. I try to guess the mode of transport from the whooshing noises they make. Some pass with the least racket, while others create Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Friends, Kerala | Leave a reply

Back in Thiruvananthapuram

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The aircraft thuds as it touches the runway and I look out the window. I’m once again back in Thiruvananthapuram. The cold snap has left me with a sore throat Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family and friends, Kerala, Travel | Leave a reply

SS Samithi Abhayakendram

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is a special day today, Asha’s grandchild’s Birthday. Amma and Asha have been sponsoring meals at the SS Samithi Abhayakendram in Myyanad for a while. They do it for Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Family, Kerala, Lifestyle | Leave a reply

Navarathri and pooja veypu

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Chitra Gopinathan

I wake up to the sound of heavy rain hammering down. It is only six in the morning and still too early to get up and I go back to Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Kerala, Lifestyle, Weather | Leave a reply

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