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Remembering Charlie Andrews (CFA)

12th February is the feast of Charlie Andrews, the Christian missionary and close friend of Mahatma Gandhi. Viewed by some scholars as the alter-ego of the Mahatma, C F Andrews went on to do things in Fiji and Caribbean which … Continue reading

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The past …On our Republic day-Part 2

The past is never the past- William Faulkner As I remembered the many journeys-conversations of my father to my son, the truth of Faulkner’s assertion became clearer. Around our Republic day-(India) I re-sent to my sons living in Canada a … Continue reading

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Grace..Reflections on our Republic Day-Part 1

National Gallery of Modern Art-Jaipur House, Delhi “There were worse husbands” Grace, James Joyce * * * Around the time of our Republic day (India) we spent some time reviewing works discussed in our Reading Group. Our walking-reading book club … Continue reading

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