Any discussion about the mega city Mumbai can never be complete without a mention of the Vada Pav. Such has been the importance of this simple snack. We need to thank Ashok Vaidya, the founder of Vada Pav, who in the mid 60s, had set up the first Vada Pav stall outside Platform No.1 of the DadarContinue reading “The Legend of Vada Pav”
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Poppins
The summer vacations, during my school days, invariably had to be spent at my Maternal Grandparents home. It was a practice to be strictly followed year after year without any deviations and the moment the vacations began, we were away. Not sure about my brothers, but I certainly looked forward to visiting my grandparents. Though theContinue reading “Poppins”
The Cold Drink Binge
In the mid- eighties one of my Uncles decided to get married and taking into account our summer vacations, the wedding was fixed in the energy sapping month of June. We were really excited to go, notwithstanding the ferocious heat waiting for us as northern India experiences extreme weather, wherein there are phases of extreme heatContinue reading “The Cold Drink Binge”
Kite Flying- A true sport
Sport has been an integral part of my life and particularly my childhood and school days were overwhelmingly influenced by this vocation. Whether it was sheer talent or simple instinctive behaviour of a child, I picked up most sports rather easily. Cricket, hockey, football, table tennis , badminton etc. used to be the favourites inContinue reading “Kite Flying- A true sport”
Puran Poli- The sweet flatbread
We moved to Mumbai when I had just completed my kindergarten and was getting ready for Class 1. My mother needed a domestic help, and with a few references from helping neighbours in Mahim, she got one. We brothers called her Mausi ( Maternal Aunt ). A simple lady living in the neighbourhood, Mausi was anContinue reading “Puran Poli- The sweet flatbread”
My experience of crafting a book
Writing a book makes you experience a wide spectrum of emotions. From outright insecurity at the start of the book to sheer joy on its completion. There are various challenges on the way and several ups and downs, however, a strong desire to complete the book to your satisfaction, eventually sees you through. Flow ChartContinue reading “My experience of crafting a book”
My journey from a Banker to a first time Author
I always fancied writing, right from my school days, however it never crystallised into anything concrete, as I got sucked into the rigmarole of routine life. Years went by completing my education, finding a job and then working hard in establishing myself in the organisation. Years passed by very swiftly and before I could evenContinue reading “My journey from a Banker to a first time Author”