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Uncategorised Posted on2nd April 2014

The good old gong bell, STS’ prized possession

“…. H2SO4 + V2O3 = V2(SO4)3 + H2O ….. Balance the equation…. “ Mrs Chatterjee’s voice sounds like an echo. As if she is announcing […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted on1st April 2014

My name is Arpita, and I am a Thomasite

St. Thomas’ Girls School, Mandir Marg, New Delhi, India Fall of 1982. A two and a half year old toddler steps in the 50 year […] Read More

#Life Posted on29th March 2014

Being me..

I stand and see the years flow by Learnt to walk with head held high, Learnt to foresee, learnt to speak  Learnt to selfsame in […] Read More

Uncategorised Posted on22nd March 2014

Alma mater so dear and old!! – A-to-Z challenge (belated) theme reveal

My roots are in Bihar. The district of Buxar, to be precise. Buxar and Buxarites, as we love to call ourselves, are know for three […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted on6th March 2014

Knocking on heaven’s door

No, its not your birthday.  Its not 16th June, neither its 8th November. No its no special day. I am just angry. You still haven’t […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted on27th February 2014

I hope till I die

I wither, my love I cry with pain I tremble with fear I die of shame I tremble with fright I see me deter I […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted on20th February 2014

White flakes float, my dreams float along..

White flakes float, my dreams float along#100happydays Post 6

Uncategorized Posted on19th February 2014

Moma, I love cooking

One of the precious gifts I want to give my son – imbibing gender equality in his mind, behavior and personality.  Small steps towards it […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted on18th February 2014

Andekha anjana koi aane laga khayalo mein

DDLJ after a span of a eighteen long years.  The same effervescence, same effect, fluttering hearts..  Shahrukh Khan!! 😀 Dilwale sach mein dulhaniya le jaenge […] Read More

Uncategorized Posted on17th February 2014

Light to Lighten (#100happydays post 3)

Stacks of books, hundreds of them, Read, reread, waiting to be read, I issue two gems, sit on the steps, Lamp of dreams on the big green […] Read More

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