by Devjani Bodepudi | May 7, 2016 | Travel, Uncategorized
There are times when it’s important to step forward into simpler times. We’ve taken a break from the daily grind before we head back into the throes of it. We’ve been in Hyderabad for over a month now, with a week’s break in between on a tropical island. Time stops...
by Devjani Bodepudi | Apr 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our last day in Calcutta coincided with the Vivekananda Road Flyover disaster. The bridge collapsed and crushed over 20 people, injuring many more. Two days after the event, people are still trapped under rubble. Friends are marking each other and themselves as safe...
by Devjani Bodepudi | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
That’s it. It’s done. We’re wrapping things up and moving on. Our time in Calcutta is coming to a close very, very soon, by the end of the month in fact. This, then, is my final blog post from Calcutta. Next stop Hyderabad and then…who knows. I think, like all...
by Devjani Bodepudi | Feb 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
In my mind, I have come to understand A path must only be pursued if one is travelling forward or backward. But I find myself floating above. I’ve bought balloons and weights and tied myself up in knots. My feet are tethered to the weights, of course and a...
by Devjani Bodepudi | Jan 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Suva padded quietly, barefoot to the old woman’s door. Kajol was on the bed, pressing a saturated handkerchief to a shrivelled brow. Low moans emanated from the old woman and Suva knew at once her grandmother must have been very unwell. She had never seen her like...
