16th may 2014 was much awaited. Especially at my home. We recently installed a new dish and now we can watch Indian channels (thanks to my mum’s visit). Mudit (the husband) who is extremely interested in property and politics, was […] Read More
While walking back from school today, waiting on the us stop, V insisted I stand next to a huge and tall tree trunk. When we stood there, back resting on the trunk, he asked me to look up. “It’s May […] Read More
Hello dear Thomasite, My dad tells me – “whenever you feel low, remember that you are a Thomasite.”Trust me, it works. This is an open letter to all of you. All the proud woman, who once adorned the STS badge. […] Read More
Yonder are the bricks of red Girding our dreams and hopes Alma Mater so dear and old Whose motto we do uphold Light!! Light!! Light to lighten!! Keep it glowing till the end of the world Light!! Light!! Light to […] Read More
Christmas. The best time of the year. And christmas parties. Ask any Thomasite, and she will swear. The Xmas party day, used to be the best day of the year. The venue of the dhol tamasha, DJ and dancing (its […] Read More
Sprite bujhaye pyaas Baaki sab bakwaas.. No way. It had always been the water. Then, today and forever. After surds, trigonometry and quadratic equations, the water cooler used to be the escape. “Ma’am, may I go to drink water?” Teachers […] Read More
Victories Board Results, debates, admads, quiz, modelling competitions, dramatics, dance, street plays, basketball, athletics, kho-kho (yes, trust me) – STS participated in all sorts of competitions, and won many, not all. Victories were celebrated with vigour. Defeats were taken in stride. I don’t […] Read More
Living in a foreign land, is, strange!! Vihaan and I are participating in a Indian Festival, here in Stockholm, Sweden. Somani di is leading the singing group, with kids from the age of 4 to 10 years, and their mums. […] Read More
In India, uniforms are mandatory in school. All students follow a uniform dress code till high school (Year 12/ Class 12). Each school has its own uniform dress. Every morning, I wore my dress with pride, almost like an army […] Read More
Guru govind dou khade kake lagu pau Balihari guru aapne govind diyo batae ~ Sant Kabir Kabir couldn’t be more correct. If it wasn’t your teacher, you would be a mere living being – without knowledge or virtue. I am […] Read More