Author Archives: Aparna.Burjwal
Far off
All the women’s’ organizations. What are you fighting for guys? Equal property rights will not, cannot sustain a woman’s life. That means that we have not really understood the needs of a woman. That validates the myth that a woman cannot support herself financially. Any woman can do that. Its not about the money. Or … Continue reading
Another moment in time
My father came to visit me. What can I say? Kya bol sakti hoon. The dead cannot speak. I mean if I were alive ( as long as I was alive), I had questions. Why did you abandon me? Emotionally, financially and physically. Today I can look at him with nothing in my eyes. I … Continue reading
‘In process’ so to say
A very memorable trip to BHU ( apart from a few cockroaches in the guesthouse). Lovely campus. Down to Earth people. Students who study sincerely and wish to make a difference in people’s lives, not just make money. Reminiscent of our days in IIT Kanpur. A student who travelled to naxalite affected areas to help … Continue reading
The story
And we lived happily ever after. Aisa hota hai kya? I mean where and in which time frame. Tell me about it. In movies my dear. Also in books, sometimes. We have been invited for conducting campus interviews by BHU (Benaras Hindu University). No, I do not think that it is by fluke ( Really?)or … Continue reading
Tear by tear
Slowly but surely. Step by step. Breath by breath. What is the true wealth of a nation? Of a family. Of a company. It is people. Not the gross income. Not the export-import figures. And our leaders buy people (votes) with a bottle of english wine and a few clothes. And we fight amongst ourselves. … Continue reading
‘Everything is pointless’
Making money. It is a game. A very smart one. And we have to learn the rules of the game. Bahut jaldi samajh aa gaya bhai. Very early in the day. Just when we are getting closer to Nigambodh ghat, clarity dawns. vow. The only excuse for the delay in understanding is that the old school of … Continue reading
‘Sanyaas’
Injustice done anywhere, anytime, of any kind and whether committed intentionally or unintentionally, whether seen or unseen, will always have repercussions, consequences. We see the ‘results’, ‘consequences’ in the form of various crimes committed. All crimes, whether emotional, physical or financial have their roots in injustice done by someone, somewhere encapsulating some moment of history in some part … Continue reading

