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I wrote the following letter last year for Dhai Akhar - National Level Annual Letter Writing Competition 2019 conducted by India Post. The topic was "Dear Bapu, You are Immortal…" to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Dear Bapu, Whenever I think of you, the first thought that comes to my mind is… Continue reading Dear Bapu, You are Immortal…

This article was written for CEA Fest 2012 Newsletter 'Contour'. About the authors: Sohini Sarkar and Rohan Sriram, are 3rd year electrical students, and hold the distinction of being pioneers of the E “square” A, and its only (working?) members. Apart from writing, and composing impromptu poetry, the only other passion they share is agreeing… Continue reading The Ultimate Civil Engineer

This article was written for CEA Fest 2011 Newsletter 'Contour'. Some of the finest monuments of India can really give us an insight into the civil expertise of workmen and craftsmen of yesteryear. India has an extremely rich craft tradition, distinguished by great aesthetics and multifarious art history. Intricate designs, patterns, painfully crafted monuments, temples… Continue reading Unravelling The Incredible India

When I was preparing for my NTSE interview, my school had invited the head of Russian department of MS University to guide the selected students for personal interview and presentation. After the mandatory introduction, he asked each of us about our parents. When I told him that my mother is a housewife and not a… Continue reading Unsung Heroes

Mumbai –The Queen of the Arabian Sea. Unfortunately our Queen was attacked and tortured ghastly by some horrendous beasts a year ago. Since then life has never been the same for an average Mumbaikar. For those who lost someone close or who were front row witnesses, 26/11 will remain etched forever. A year on, however,… Continue reading The Mumbai Spirit