Fishermen of Kerala
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 →
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SSLC and rank holders
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 →
Kottarakara Ganapathi temple
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 →
Aami and her Pied Piper
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 →
Sasi annan’s after death function
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 →
School autograph
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 →
Visiting friends and spelling mistakes
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 →
Back in Thiruvananthapuram
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 →
SS Samithi Abhayakendram
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 →
Navarathri and pooja veypu
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 →
