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Tribute to Rajni

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Chitra Gopinathan

I didn’t know Rajni well, in fact I didn’t know Rajni at all. She was in a group furthest away from me during our MBBS years and there haven’t been Continue Reading →

Posted in Other stories | Tagged Friends, Kerala | Leave a reply

Norman

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Chitra Gopinathan

The security guy at the entrance to the hospital gives me a surly look as I show him my ID. The half smile I was trying to build up as Continue Reading →

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Christmas 2018

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Christmas Day. Another day when I do not need to get up early. The kids are off to see their grandparents in Wales. Lakshmi is looking forward to taking Alfie Continue Reading →

Posted in Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Friends | Leave a reply

Dubai get together and conclusion

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Dawn breaks, I open the curtains and gaze at the Dubai skyline. A crane in the background reminds me that it is a city which is continuing to grow. The Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, Middle East | Tagged Friends, Medical School, Travel | Leave a reply

Dubai class get together and Global Village

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The day started with a leisurely breakfast. Maxwell and I sat outside and enjoyed our meal. We might as well make the most of the warm weather as we will Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, Middle East | Tagged Friends, Medical School, Travel | Leave a reply

Dubai class get together and Miracle Garden

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

My medical college classmates are celebrating 41 years of friendship with a get together in Dubai. The rest of the group arrived on Sunday and Monday. I am two days Continue Reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Family & Friends, Middle East | Tagged Friends, Medical School | Leave a reply

Danny boy and lost children

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Music drifts from the dining room. Lakshmi’s great granddad is playing the piano. The last time he was here in May, the piano was out of tune. It had been Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Europe, Family & Friends, Other stories | Tagged Chigwell, Family, Friends | Leave a reply

The day of the wedding

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The alarm goes off. It is six in the morning. I just fell asleep about 3 hours ago. I didn’t have to get up this early, but forgot to switch Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Family & Friends | Tagged Family, Friends, Weddings | Leave a reply

Kitzbüheler Horn

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Montag It’s Monday morning and the plan was to go to the town of Berchtesgaden to visit the ‘Eagle’s nest’ or Kehlsteinhaus. Built by the Nazis for Hitler, it is Continue Reading →

Posted in Europe | Tagged Friends, Historical Places, Travel | Leave a reply

Last 8

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Before the game: The time is here. Will the day end as a ‘YAY’ day or a ‘Meh’ day. Only time will tell. The papers gave us an indication of Continue Reading →

Posted in England, Other stories | Tagged Friends, Sports | Leave a reply

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