Dravida SeetharamGolden Memories: Reflections from a 50-Year ReunionThe Engineering College class ’74 celebrated its golden jubilee in Goa last month. It was special because it had been five decades since we…5d ago5d ago
Dravida SeetharamThe Grandmother from Degulapadu: A Legacy of Ghee and LoveAn older woman, whom I will call “Grandmother,” visited us every Sunday morning when I was growing up. She was tall and slender, with…Nov 8Nov 8
Dravida SeetharamLearning to paint with ChaitaliIn the year I turned seventy, Chaitali taught me how to paint using watercolours and acrylics. I took her online class for a year. We had…Nov 1Nov 1
Dravida SeetharamFifty Years Later: A Forgotten MemoryI met XP after fifty years in Goa. When I looked at him, I could not recognize him. He must be five feet eight inches tall with a short…Oct 25Oct 25
Dravida SeetharamGlobal Tipping Practices: Customs, Expectations, and SurprisesWhen faced with the decision to tip or not, I often recall Hamlet’s famous dilemma, “To tip, or not to tip, that is the question.” As we…Oct 11Oct 11
Dravida SeetharamBangalore: From Nostalgia to DisillusionmentAs I stepped back into Bangalore, a city I had longed to return to, my heart was hopeful. However, the reality that greeted me was a stark…Oct 5Oct 5
Dravida SeetharamA Sacred Bond: Experiencing Varalakshmi Vratham in LondonAs a child, I always looked forward to the Varalakshmi’ habba’ with great anticipation and excitement. It began a series of grand festivals…Sep 6Sep 6
Dravida SeetharamSeat 1A: My Evening Escape in LondonDuring my stay in London, “Seat 1A” wasn’t just a seat on any airline — it was my favourite spot on a cosy brown sofa cum bed at my friend…Aug 30Aug 30
Dravida SeetharamReunion After Fifty Years: Old Friends, New MemoriesAfter fifty years, I met BAGS (Seetharama Sarma) in London. I was returning from Belfast and reached out to him after learning he was…Aug 23Aug 23
Dravida SeetharamClear Skies and Sudden stormsClear Air Turbulence (CAT) highlights the unpredictable nature of the skies we travel through. It refers to sudden and severe turbulence…Aug 2Aug 2
