Touching the lives of others

https://csim.in/conversations/Conversations_September%202011.pdf Shobha and Anand had a mixed culture marriage. The wedding was to be held in Chennai as Shobha’s parents lived here while Anand’s parents dwelt in Delhi. Both the families differed 180 degrees in their views on religion and…

I too can!

https://csim.in/conversations/Conversations_April-2011.pdf MBA Foundation is a charitable trust at Powai in Mumbai that works for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. “The thought of launching this organisation started with me having a son who is dyslexic,” says Meenakshi Balasubramanian, Founder, Mutually…

Expressions

https://csim.in/conversations/CSIM_Conversations_June%202010.pdf Six-year-old Steven was playing with his football and enjoying the bouncing noise. His sister Natalie, four, drew his attention to the sweets that she held in her hand. Though hesitant, he wanted a share. “My son Steven is autistic,”…

 The Ebb and Flow

The Ebb and Flow

https://csim.in/conversations/CSIM_Conversations_August-2010.pdf As the evening progressed, the canvas looked busier. At dusk, the beach was abuzz with people of various denominations. They came in cars, on bikes, and some even on foot. They came to walk, talk, play – and eat.…

 An evening with Priya

An evening with Priya

https://csim.in/conversations/CSIM_Conversations_January%202010.pdf Red, green and yellow kodams sit devoutly at the feet of the big black water tank by the roadside, awaiting their turn. A gaggle of young women in saris or gowns hangs around the kodams, chattering. A crow perked…

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