Memoir & Autobiographies
For the Feline I Miss
The earliest pet you ever bond with holds a unique place within your heart. You will never recover from their loss, no matter how ...A Blanket of Tradition
“Merry Christmas to all, and a happy, happy new year,” the Salsoul Orchestra sang from the speakers. My mother’s mom played this record when ...Fire! Fire!
During my growing years, fire threats are a known risk to our Delhi neighborhood. The apartment is the entire third floor of a large, ...Those Whom the Gods Love
Shashi has been an inpatient at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences for the last several months. Her mom, my paternal aunt, is her ...Family Ties Revisited
A slow trickle of information, spanning years, helps me become more familiar with Pal Bhapaji and his household. The partition of India and Pakistan, ...The Day the King Died
It’s the early fifties, and the city of Delhi is expanding outside its boundaries. It is advisable to return from distant sightseeing trips or ...We Are Brothers
Mummy has no clue that her first cousin, Kishen Arora, has been residing in San Diego for years. Bhaboji’s (mom’s mother) youngest brother is ...Splintered
I am three and a half at the time of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination in Delhi. Blurry images linger. Daddy and his friend, Mr. Diwan ...Tomato Rice and Raita
“Join me at my place for lunch and let’s prepare mouthwatering Indian cuisine.” The suggestion came from Leslie, our Caucasian friend who loves Asian ...Persian Wheels and Sugarcane Fields
During World War II, Daddy serves both in the British Navy and the Armed Forces. With hostilities ending he completes his wartime duties. As ...
