In the last few weeks, bound to my wheelchair, which also happens to be my computer chair, I have put together some photographs and travel memories. For, Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quiestest chambers. The mind can never break off from the… Continue reading Itchy feet
Is the free market an F word?
Stitches off foot after hurried trip to the hospital. Bags packed and waiting all morning for the flight ticket to be confirmed. I had bid online through India Times three days ago – choosing online reservation for the convenience of not having to move anywhere out of my chair… Three and a half days, eighteen… Continue reading Is the free market an F word?
Death and organ donation
My father in law passed away today… My operation stitches are coming out on Monday, and I am off to their place immediately after that. Till then, I can only sit here with my thoughts and prayers – for the rest of the family… See you all here when I get back, after the new… Continue reading Death and organ donation
Bad day…
What a day it has been… we woke up with a call from my in laws’ place. My father in law has had a cerebral haemorrhage and is in hospital in a critical condition. And my husband has taken the first available evening flight out – and then an overnight train journey before he can… Continue reading Bad day…
Indian brands in the global scene
India Shining. India and China and emerging markets. India all set to take its rightful place on the global scene. And so on… Brandchannel writes about the Interbrand / businessweek survey of top 100 global brands for this year and points out that there is no single Indian brand in that list. Where are Indian… Continue reading Indian brands in the global scene
Sex, AIDS and mosquito bites
Students fear AIDS could spreads through kissing, says report in todays’ ToI. While students were generally found to be knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS, the survey found they had misconceptions about transmission. A large number of believed that kissing (40%), hugging (29.7%) and sharing of clothes (25.4%) caused viral transmission. A shocking 45.1% thought that mosquito bites… Continue reading Sex, AIDS and mosquito bites
Just a few hours away – Pawna Lake
The swivel chair at home has now a new use. Since I have been off the internet and blogging, the computer chair lay unused for the last few days. Till my husband in a flash of brilliance converted it into my personal wheel chair. I came back from hospital with both feet bandaged – I… Continue reading Just a few hours away – Pawna Lake
More foot tales. Groan.
What is it they say about trouble never coming alone? Struggling with my foot infection, all slated for the operation on the left foot, I tripped from the stairs early Monday morning and hairline cracked my right ankle. Good thing was I got a bulk discount at the Xray clinic (buy one get one free… Continue reading More foot tales. Groan.
Foot in mouth – and in pain
It is not amusing being the carrier of an unknown infection. I have done great deal of medical tourism around the Vashi area over the last few days. I have met a doctor who sent me away because he was a right foot specialist and not left foot (not quite – he sent me away… Continue reading Foot in mouth – and in pain
A trip to Jodhpur
I have been at home, down and out with a wound in the foot that has got infected. Have been running – limping actually – between doctors who stare at the foot perplexed, and plot (!) the next move in their heads. I have been putting off this small operation but will have to go… Continue reading A trip to Jodhpur