My Mom liked that tune. A lot. I used to find it boring because somehow, no matter what event or function it was, there was a sure chance that this song would be played. Hmm…having said that, I realized it is only in my head now and I haven’t heard…
Coffee With Mi
Chup Gaya Koi Re – Suchitra Sen, Champa Kali Song
Happy Teacher’s Day has such a jolly ring to it. I have such fond memories of this day. My school/college days, Mom’s school days and as a teacher, and now, Vidur’s.I remember, the older students would dress as teachers on Sept 5, while teachers conducted the school assembly programs. We’d…
I usually like to listen to music as I work. And of course, I have my set of favorites, thanks to YouTube and my own digital library. Today, I was looking for a particular song because it was occupying my head – and in the process, browsed through our Home…
With a friend almost due to deliver her baby last week, we had the brilliant idea of supplementing her baby-stuff with Vidur’s stroller and baby bath tub, which, thanks to my Mom were neatly preserved, wrapped in plastic and a nine-yard saree, so it wouldn’t have any moisture-related problems. When…
This is the second Gokulashtami without Mom. I don’t know if festivals will ever be the same. So far, they’ve been rather low key. More than what we actually did on those days, it was the atmosphere and the exciting build up that my Mom was so good at, and…