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A Bushy Affair
Isn’t it curious that the president of a forest turns out to be a bush? Nevertheless, as a ‘beneficiary’ of imperialism, I must confess that the veracity of the ensuing account is somewhat compromised. Names and some details have been deliberately obfuscated for the sake of national (or should I say, personal) security. In days…
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Holes of Hope
India is a burgeoning nation, forever in a state of development. A quintessential example of this development is Howrah, where the roads are perennially ‘developing’ — developing cracks, developing fissures, developing pot-holes, and a variety of other gaping characteristics. It is worth mentioning that this insignificant discussion is regarding the historical Grand Trunk Road and…
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An Epic Journey
Just one more day of school. As I wish myself good luck, I begin my journey. My school, Don Bosco School Liluah, nestles in Liluah, merely five kilometres from Howrah Railway Station, located within Howrah, in the heart of West Bengal, India. Crossing the expanse between Howrah and Liluah is no mere commute; it transforms…
Shamasis Bhattacharya 