The Midnight Haunting In the midst of my days as a media officer for Oxfam, I had the privilege of traveling frequently to villages in South India that were affected by the Tsunami. On one particular trip in 2005, a…

In 2007, during my time with Oxfam, I found myself on a rather unexpected adventure in Karaikal, one that I’ll never forget. Our mission was to witness the launch of crab cages in the sea, but little did I know…

The Dhoti Dilemma In 2006, during the election frenzy, I was working as the media officer for Oxfam International in Chennai. One afternoon, while engrossed in my work, my office assistant suddenly rushed to my desk, panic written all over…

Bonds of Kindness In the bustling city of Chennai, in 2000, I found myself working as a fundraiser for Oxfam India, launching a donation box campaign in donor homes. It was a noble cause, and I was determined to make…

The Tale of Academic Lessons, Appetite, and Family Bonds Ah, high school days – where parent-teacher meetings could turn into comedy goldmines. On this memorable occasion, my sister and I found ourselves in the midst of a grading catastrophe, which…

Mistaken Identity It was the summer after my 8th-grade year, and while most kids my age were busy playing in the sun or enjoying their vacation, I was helping my dad with an unusual chore – collecting sales from the…

Secret Scooter Escape In 1993, I was living with my aunt Sarojini, a disciplined taskmaster and my grandma along with Shakti.My aunt had me engrossed in computer training and ensured that I made proper use of my free time, while…

A March Past Misadventure In the annals of teenage misadventures, the tale of the “CAMAJALAZU” gang’s great escape from March Past practice is one for the ages. It all began when I was a tenth-grader at Good Shepherd Convent, a…

The Case of the Deflated Basketball Surya and Karan had been inseparable since kindergarten. Their friendship was like a well-oiled machine, built on a shared love for mischief and fun. Little did they know that a seemingly harmless gift would…

The Misunderstood Love Notes Surya was quite the handful, especially on his very first day of kindergarten. While other children were teary-eyed and parents were saying their goodbyes, Surya decided to embark on an adventure that would become legendary. Surya…