“So, you are finally leaving us! No regrets, I will not miss you!” Aman said, tongue in cheek. “Neither will I miss you,” Mohan replied, with a sigh of relief. “Come on guys, cut out the charade! We know how both feel, you are bum chums!” Asha intervened and said. “Yeah! A good try to… Continue reading Nemesis – Part I
Over the Weekends
Like most folks here in Seattle, for us too the weekend is a period of living with nature and outdoors. Every weekend is a different welcome experience. The enjoyment and relaxation in the company of the family and friends does ease and increase the outcome on the days that follow. Sharing a few videos. Music… Continue reading Over the Weekends
Serena’s Rocket
Serena Shameem daughter of Tehmina and Jafar Shameem is truly inspired by her father’s colleague who is a famous rocket designer and had met her over breakfast. She received a few tips and made her own rocket. Do see her handiwork: https://videopress.com/v/jW4L7usk?resizeToParent=true&preloadContent=metadata In slow motion: https://videopress.com/v/NcFAuVMK?resizeToParent=true&preloadContent=metadata What is next Serena?! Thank you Serena, this is… Continue reading Serena’s Rocket
Melancholy Chord
“Is this unoccupied?” I heard a lady ask. “Yes. Please be my guest,” I replied without looking up from the computer screen. I was on the Staten Island Ferry on my way to Manhattan. Having spent two wonderful days with my friend and his family, the next stop in my itinerary was the World Trade… Continue reading Melancholy Chord
The Reunion – Part II
( Continued from The Reunion Part I) We had spent quite some time conversing, Ajay was in a mood to continue with his narration, however he noticed that I was displaying restive signs. “It appears that you are feeling hungry, I remember it from the Regiment days, the body shifting and playing with your hands… Continue reading The Reunion – Part II
The Reunion – Part I
“I will keep it short, you all have consumed large helpings of souffle, therefore there is no need for me to make it sweeter,” the GOC said amidst mild laughter. “This Regimental Reunion is remarkably unique. Not only have I had the privilege to meet my senior officers and my colleagues with whom I served… Continue reading The Reunion – Part I
In Amish Country
From his home in Hockessin, Delaware, Baqar, my son reached Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, Pennsylvania, in one hour. All through the journey the landscape remained alluring and absorbing. He took time out from his schedule to take me to the fascinating tourist attraction, a trip to the Amish country. We spent time in the Kitchen… Continue reading In Amish Country
Gender Inequality in Sports
by Eshan Shameem (Eshan is the elder son of Pooja and Baqar Shameem. He is in XI Grade in Conrad School of Science, Wilmington Delaware) When looking at men’s and women’s sports the main issue that stands out is the pay gap. In 2017 the starting salary of a WNBA player was less than $42,000,… Continue reading Gender Inequality in Sports
New York: Sight and Sound – IV
Built in 1915, the Brooklyn Bridge, a hybrid suspension bridge, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) spans the East River between Manhattan Island and Brooklyn on Long Island and was opened on May 24, 1883. The Bridge has an elevated promenade open to pedestrians and cyclists in the center of the bridge, located 18 feet (5.5 m) above… Continue reading New York: Sight and Sound – IV
New York: Sight and Sound – III
The tragedy of World Trade Center struck most of us in one way or another, even in India. On receiving a call on the mobile phone from Rochester, USA, from our younger son Baqar, me and my wife rushed to Kakatiya hotel as there was a total electricity power failure in Hyderabad on that fateful… Continue reading New York: Sight and Sound – III
Impressions, Perceptions and Views. 