Welcome to my blog! This is where I write my thoughts on various issues such as meditation, books I have enjoyed, website development, being a mother and so on. If you are interested in a particular topic, then check the section under categories. I hope you will find something here that might interest you. So, sit back and read along.
The first half of The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai was hard to read. I just could not understand the point of the story. My mother-in-law recommended it to me and so, I kept on reading. After finishing the book, I felt that the last half or may be just the last quarter of the book was interesting. I’m glad that I read it but I think that I’ll forget about this book very easily over the years.
Here’s another book that I enjoyed reading: Madras on Rainy Days
Another issue brought out in this novel that was a shocker for me was homosexuality in India. Also, it was surprising to see how subservient and naïve Layla was in spite of being brought up in America. I wonder if I would think of Layla being subservient and naïve when I was 20. Probably not!
My mother-in-law recommended me to read Shantaram
by Gregory David Roberts. I’m glad I did. I was born and brought up in India but I had no idea about the India portrayed in this novel.
I have seen “foreigners” in India but never thought that they could be living in India in this way and never expected them to know Hindi. Also, it gave me a perspective into the lives of slum dwellers. Also, I could never imagine about people committing crime to have consciousness. I never imagined them to delve so much in the purpose of life or to be seeking God at all.
My toddler would often suggest that I should let him play outside so that I can read my book. He could tell that I was hooked to this book.
Lal Bahadur Shastri, Prime Minister of India 1964-1966: A Life of Truth in Politics
The most amazing part is the honesty, sincerity and love of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri for India. It’s almost unbelievable. I pray that every country gets at least one Lal Bahadur Shastri as the head of the State and who can work for the betterment of the country for at least one entire term. If this happens, corruption will no longer by synonymous to politics.
“The Namesake
My observation is that this story is close to reality. It is a detailed study of emotions of two generations of an Indian family immigrated to US. This story gave me a glimpse into the perspective of how it is to grow up as an American Born Desi. I have a son born in US. I hope I am able to raise my child such that he learns to appreciate and embrace the positives of both Indian and American culture.
