To read the part 2, click here India, 1998 Janani walked towards bakery and stood near the juice shop outside the bakery. She searched for Shobana. She was no where to be found. She looked at her Casio watch. It was 3:00 pm. Janani sighed and sat on the big rock near the juice shop. …
To read the part 1, click here India, 1996 Janani walked fast towards the milk depot. Her grandmother was waiting in the queue. She had to hurry and give her the milk container and tokens. They had recently moved to this suburb. It was still developing and mostly green and wild. Janani had seen snakes …
India, 1986 Aashi walked fast towards the autorickshaw stand to escape the rain. “Baba Sahib hospital,” she said as she bent over to see the driver’s face. “80 rs.” he said and continued to drink his chai. “80? I know it is raining, but come on.. 80? I’ll give 50,” she negotiated. “80! The roads …
We’re at home, We feel gloom, We should smile, And laugh a while, ‘Cause we’re helping, And we’re saving, We’re heroes, Who follow rules! So, wear a mask, We’re Avengers!! Be aware, Let’s lock ourselves down, Let’s keep everyone safe.
Indian can’t do social distancing, can they? Even when the government says it can save lives. Even when there is a threat over your head. India is populated. Social distancing means giving people enough space so that they do not inadvertently breathe in your body odor when they breathe to live (I paint quite the …
Spicy Rasam 