6. Kabaddi Bazaar- the Sunday brunch
In 81, post retirement, my dad returned to Delhi and we shifted in to the top floor of the Daryagunj house. One of the highlights of the shift was that I became a regular weekly visitor to the book market … Continued
5. The Treasure Trove at my door steps!
Some of the Gems from the Kabadi Bazaar! Our family home was at Daryagunj, Delhi and my cousins introduced me to the famous Delhi Kabadi Bazaar (flea market) in our annual family visits to Delhi in the late 60’s. This … Continued
Season’s Greetings…the season to share….
This has been a crazy year – with the world flipped upside down- and yet, I thank God that we were spared the worst! I know of families ravaged by the disease and it’s economic fall-out – and as we … Continued
4. I never went to bed alone!
Continuing the confessions of a book lover… Books have been a key part of my life. At home, I would invariably pick up a book from my home collection. As a National Science Talent Scholar when I travelled during the … Continued
3. The Search Engine…with a heart!
Year 1968, Dad got promoted and transferred to departmental Head Quarters. We left Uran for Jaipur where I was duly admitted to Nirmala School in Class 4th – and then subsequently into St Xavier’s Jaipur. Xaviers was an amazing school- … Continued
2. Discovering Paradise…the Mumbai Book Journey!
While posted at Uran, my parents used to travel to Mumbai frequently – and on the occasions that I accompanied them, I was rewarded for good behavior by getting something to read – a comic or a book! It was … Continued
1. I changed!
As I look back over the years, I realize that I have changed. And one of the key factors behind the change has been my love for books. My earliest recollections of my reading days are from mid 60s … Continued
Solar PV Design – the basic calculations…
Skilling India…for the solar revolution… The full SPV design slides from my train-the-trainer session for Solar COEs are shared here. SPV Design is essentially optimizing the solar PV site taking into account the site specifications across different components and with respect … Continued
Gift of Friendship…
Overwhelmed by the tide of birthday wishes …my heartfelt thanks to all the well-wishers …and request your patience as it is physically impossible for me to respond to all of you individually. Appreciate your warmth – and wish you all … Continued
A mother’s eye…
Sonu was concerned at the failing eyesight of his mother, Rekha Gupta….but, as a daily wager car mechanic, he was financially constrained! But then a good son is his mother’s eye…he reached out in his ecosystem for help. And Brij … Continued