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A Mother’s Sacrifice
She entered our courtyard like a shadow. She would sit on the boundary wall—calm, still, and almost silent. She was a fairly plump stray female cat, but she wasn't like the others. She never wailed at the door or meowed incessantly for food. She would simply sit or sleep quietly amidst the thicket of plants. ...
A Walk to Remember!
They left. Both the vehicles vanished under the thick canopies. The noise of the engines dissolved gradually. There was a moment of silence. My ears were adjusting to the new situation. Then it followed. The silence gave birth to the sounds of birds chirping somewhere on the trees, cicadas chorusing somewhere unseen, and leaves hustling ...
The Loss of Innocence!
I completed 36 years of existence today. It is a day of mixed feelings for me every year. Not that I am afraid of growing up, being old, or of death; I just get reminded on this day that what I have lost. Yes, this is a bad thing but I miss the past always. ...
Lanjia Soura in 2021
It has been almost ten years since my visit to Gajapati in 2012. I have visited many more tribal places in these ten years. I have gained more experience and insights. I have heard many stories from colleagues who have worked in remote areas of the state. What we all have experienced in common is ...
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