Lights out, time pass
With most traditional cinema halls closed, people like Sharma Ji have lost their “picture hall” careers. For them, it is time for lights out and time pass.
Looking for Joy in the City
Is it still the same City of Joy, I wonder. The best way to find out is to walk the streets.
The night the belligerent son returned
Last night I lay wide awake trying desperately to get to sleep as per Indian time, having flown in from Denmark. Then this is what happened.
Seen on an autumn day in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Why do you wander, friend?
For those who are not familiar with this Indian philosopher, the core of Krishnamurti’s teaching is contained in the statement he made in 1929.
Happy New Year!
Denmark welcomes the New Year with fireworks as elsewhere. But we didn't have an opportunity so far to experience it with such a panoramic view that we had last night.
Will you rape me?
Last evening, I had this dialogue with a teenage girl on the street, walking from the opposite direction with another girl...
Happy Diwali
Wish you all a Happy Diwali! May the year ahead bring good health and happiness to you and your family. We had a quiet Diwali evening at home, which we decorated with lights and candles.
Maitreyee describing Indian culture to two students at the Cultures Day event.
Confluence of cultures
One advantage of an expatriate's life is the exposure one gets to other cultures, especially for children who study in international schools.