Nivedita Das Narayan

Alliteration(s) or Emotions or both but they say it all! Imagine writing a book with a Title, Introduction and no body. Is that going to sell? May be a contest can be to run to imagine what the author wants to say (without saying), Maybe a reality show constructed to contest various versions of 'what the author wants to say' and the winner is one who comes closest to the author's unsaid story. Saying it all in blank spaces. Is it a draft... may be... publishing it nonetheless!

The only city where i feel butterflies in my pit at the thought of hailing an auto. The only city where the auto-wallah has the rear view adjusted to watch 'you' instead of the vehicle on the side. I fished out my dark glasses and drew up my parka aka thick skin again! The only city where you get this urge to peep and check out the well dressed salwar-kameez clad woman in the auto next to you but just a little ahead. Lots of catch ups - with parents, friends, siblings, of calls not made because I'm running short of time, of food eaten that I'll not be able to eat once I leave the shores. The city where I can no longer drive, forget confidently or otherwise. The N Block market that now houses all the brands that i've ever wanted to browse, all together. I'll come back on my next trip for sure! The M Block market (yes the one where the blast took place) which I can no longer relate to. Wonders : Market No. 2 now has ATMs (wow both HDFC & Kotak) My lane in C bl...