Films and Amma
Films Yesterday it was the chirping of the mynas which reminded me that it was dawn already. Normally, when I’m in Perumpuzha, it is the crows cawing or the roosters Continue Reading →
Tag: Kerala
Birds and Kollam
Roosters crowing, crows cawing, these are some of the common sounds that wake me up when I am in Perumpuzha. The other day I wake up to a pleasant bird Continue Reading →
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 →
Kerala ‘vallomkali’ in England
Another weekend with Amma and another scorching day. There is a programme arranged to encourage Kerala tourism and the Nehru trophy snake boat race which is held annually in the Continue Reading →
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 →
