Little Drops of Memories

An Ammamman, who was Unniettan for all Waving his hand through a hatch on the roof of his car, a Volkswagen Beatle, and a smiling face, driving away from my uncle's home in Barakhamba Road is my first memory of Unniettan.  He was full of life, full of laughter and towards the end he laughed… Continue reading

We all have aunts and uncles and cousins who are there ever since we remember and they remain as an essential part of our existence.  They form what we call the extended family, some of whom are close and some who are not so close but who will come together whenever there is a need… Continue reading My Ernakulam Cousins

My Ernakulam cousins We all have aunts and uncles and cousins who are there ever since we remember and they remain as an essential part of our existence.  They form what we call the extended family, some of whom are close and some who are not so close but who will come together whenever there… Continue reading

In God, family and friends I trust The last few months I have trusted in God, my family and my friends completely.  They are holding me through my situation, difficulties and helping me find solace and solutions.  Peace of mind I receive from my God, my belief that my God is loving and holding me… Continue reading In God, family and friends I trust

The last few months I have trusted in God, my family and my friends completely.  They are holding me through my situation, difficulties and helping me find solace and solutions.  Peace of mind I receive from my God, my belief that my God is loving and holding me together and helping me work through my… Continue reading In God, Family & Friends I Trust

Dear sisterI hope that you are doing well and that you are enjoying the stage of life that you are in.  The days when we were growing up together are a mere memory and nostalgia now.I remember that day, from many years ago, when you appeared in my life suddenly.  I knew you were coming… Continue reading A Letter to My Little Sister

My first trip to Orissa was after my marriage to an Odia, way back in 1989.  I went there as a young bride and was very fascinated then and to this date every time I land in Odisha my heart lifts.As a young child my only exposure to Odisha was a state in India about… Continue reading Odisha, through my senses

A letter to my little sister Dear sister I hope that you are doing well and that you are enjoying the stage of life that you are in.  The days when we were growing up together are a mere memory and nostalgia now. I remember that day, from many years ago, when you appeared in… Continue reading

Nandana Reddy, my role model, my mentor Nandanachechi as I call her over the last decade or so has been my role model and she also became my mentor.  I can talk to her about anything and before I tell her what is on my mind she knows what it is, call it intuition, call… Continue reading

Of KT Tharavad its Karthiyayini Amma In the bustling temple town of Guruvayur, my 'tharavadu' stands regally, amidst swaying coconut palms and mango, jackfruit and earlier some cashew trees.  The Koddakkat Thayakkat house is said to be more than 300 years old and I have heard from my mother that her grandmother's mother was born… Continue reading