When I tell people that I love my Kanpur they think that I am mad. I retort with these Hindi words: “Duniya kahta hai mujko pagal,Mai kahta hoon, Ai duniya tu hi pagal” (The world calls me mad, I say, you yourself are mad), because you have failed to recognize a good thing. When people…

Sorry guys, but this is not about Modi, even though he may be the major factor in modern India’s political discourse. This is rather about the 4 M Factor; something that I first heard about from a foreign lady missionary of the Salvation Army 40 years ago. Her wisdom has remained etched in my memory…

The 4th August was the feast of St John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. He was known for his simplicity and proximity to the people, especially the poor and disadvantaged. It was no coincidence then that Gwalior diocese in M.P., sandwiched between Agra and Jhansi dioceses in U.P., and got a new…

Four years ago my classmates celebrated the golden jubilee of our passing out of school (Senior Cambridge) in 1965. One classmate recalled an incident where I acted as his wife in the school concert – replete with lipstick, rouge and the mandatory coconut shells up front! I had long forgotten the incident, so it rekindled…

The British monarchy is probably still the most popular in the world, besides being the oldest extant one. It dates back to William the Conqueror in 1066. In modern times it may also be popular because of its attractive princesses; from the blonde leggy Diana, to the petite brunette Kate and the burnished bronze Megan….