Monthly Archives: April 2014

When we had to suffer the summer heat

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Archana

The fan whirs above my head, insistent that it can dissipate the suffocating, tropical summer air. The blades rush after each other in the same circular trajectory. They are desperate to catch a random breeze that has accidentally flowed in … Continue reading →

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The simple joys of life: cool water from clay pots

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Archana

It’s summertime, and the intense brightness and heat of the tropical sun is getting unbearable. Waves of heat rise up everywhere, met by scorching, fiery rays beating down from the cloudless sky. I’m glad to be inside, and even more … Continue reading →

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How mindful is your doctor?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Archana

When was the last time you felt cheered by your visit to the doctor? I don’t remember, personally. Barring my grandfather, who let me play around his Ayurvedic clinic when I was five or six while he tended to his … Continue reading →

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