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8 Tips to Help you Write a Great and Engaging Memoir

May 28, 202029 Comments

I often wonder, why do I blog memoirs? Is anyone interested in reading my memoirs? I am not a celebrity, then why would anyone be willing to read my memoirs? However, when I look at my blog, I do realize that there are indeed readers who love to read my memoirs. In between, when I … Continue reading 8 Tips to Help you Write a Great and Engaging Memoir

Mona- The Girl who was Traded #A-ZChallanege2018

April 14, 2018March 28, 201836 Comments

Mona was a live-in maid at my friend A’s house. She was around 12 years when she started working at their house. A’s mom had two sons and always craved for a daughter. While on a trip to her native village she found Mona in abject poverty. Mona had a stepmother and 13 siblings. There … Continue reading Mona- The Girl who was Traded #A-ZChallanege2018

Lady Macbeth- What’s in a Name? #A-ZChallenge2018

April 13, 2018April 5, 201822 Comments

Lady Macbeth is not her name. I gave her that name when I saw her washing her hand repeatedly. She is one of those women we see roaming aimlessly, wearing tattered clothes, talking to self all over India. They are known as the “pagli”. No one cares for them; no one cares where they come … Continue reading Lady Macbeth- What’s in a Name? #A-ZChallenge2018

Kalyan Da- The Outcast Lover #A-ZChallenge2018

April 12, 2018March 25, 201827 Comments

Kalyan Da used to call my mother Mum. He was an engineer and when our flat was undergoing renovation he was hired for some civil works. He was a friendly young man and instantly formed a bonding with my mother. Soon he became a regular visitor at our house. He was a reluctant engineer. His … Continue reading Kalyan Da- The Outcast Lover #A-ZChallenge2018

J N Bhattacharya- Freedom Fighter to Gambler #A-ZChallenge2018

April 11, 2018April 11, 201854 Comments

Jadu Nath Bhattacharya was apparently a freedom fighter who took part in Quit India movement. He used to get pension from Indian Government, however his later life was not as glorious. He lost a lot of money in the Kolkata Race Course. He was a regular gambler in all famous Kolkata casinos. He was alcoholic … Continue reading J N Bhattacharya- Freedom Fighter to Gambler #A-ZChallenge2018

Indrani- Story of “The Ugly Duckling to Swan” #A-ZChallenge2018

April 10, 2018March 25, 201846 Comments

Indrani was the fattest girl in our class and everyone teased her. Indrani had not many friends, no girl in the class was willing to sit next to her, most girls used to avoid her. She was teased for her looks, obesity and dark skin. Indrani used to cry on most days due to constant … Continue reading Indrani- Story of “The Ugly Duckling to Swan” #A-ZChallenge2018

Halum Jhulum- The Tale of Two Misers #A-ZChallenge2018

April 9, 2018April 5, 201863 Comments

Halum Jhulum dui bhai (Halum and Jhulum are two brothers) Rastay pailo mora gai ( They found a dead cow on the road) Halum bole loiya jai (Halum says ‘let’s take it home’) Jhulum bole khaiya loi (Jhulum Says ‘let’s eat it’)   This small rhyme is part of family legend. I never met either … Continue reading Halum Jhulum- The Tale of Two Misers #A-ZChallenge2018

Gupto Kaku, Guten Morgen! #A-ZChallenge2018

April 7, 2018March 25, 201830 Comments

Gupto Kaku used to stand outside my bedroom window early in the morning holding a small puja basket full of fresh flowers and whisper in a slow murmur “Guten Morgen, Madam”. Still, in my slumber, I used to mutter a gibberish reply and immediately fall asleep again. He used to get back to his morning routine which was … Continue reading Gupto Kaku, Guten Morgen! #A-ZChallenge2018

Fuldi- The Flower Girl #A-ZChallenge2018

April 6, 2018March 25, 201832 Comments

Fuldi (sister) was my cousin. In Bengal, we have a tradition of calling different names as per seniority. So Borda or Bordi is usually the eldest Dada(brother) or Didi(sister) in the family. Chorda is the youngest brother while Chordi is the youngest sister. Similarly, the ones in between had names like mejda/mejdi, rangada/rangadi, nada/nadi and … Continue reading Fuldi- The Flower Girl #A-ZChallenge2018

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