It all started a few months ago when I moved to the city after having lived in a village for a couple of years. I was, naturally, convinced that the move to the city caused it all. I had not experienced illness such as this when in the village.
“Rucha, we have not had electricity in days.” - “Oh.. How often is there an electricity cut?” “Haha! You mean how often do we GET electricity? - About a couple of days in a month.”
My definition of Ijeirong in a picture. I came to Manipur exactly 9 months ago. 9 really short months ago. It seems just like yesterday when I met Tracy and her baby Rining (who has now started walking and gibberish-talking btw!). It seems just like yesterday when I came all excited to this place thinking … Continue reading All starry-eyed
Children from the remote village of Ijeirong laying hands on storybooks for the first time ever! Mumbai, 9:30 am.It was a normal morning for Nikita Barton. Between day dreaming and procrastinating about the many assignments lying in front of her, she finally decided to have a look at that summer internship by Sunbird Trust that … Continue reading Changing lives, one book at a time!
My sweet Ajji I think the entire world knows that my Ajji (Granny) is my favorite person in the whole world. She is sitting here, across me, staring out of the window looking at three parrots sharing a fruit. To that she says, ‘look, it’s a family, the little one seems to be the son … Continue reading Ajji
Evenings, sunsets and everything in between.(This picture was not taken today.) Today I decided to take myself on an evening stroll. So I came up to the terrace and did just that. ..I let my mind go on a stroll. I let it wander and stray. I let it jump and observe. My mind went … Continue reading An evening stroll
The priceless 'diamond' is wished by one and many. 'Is that a diamond?', with a glint in the eye, is a question that we have gotten on a regular basis. Well, here is a story of this very precious stone that I came across. Her name is Diamond and no, this story is not fictional. … Continue reading A gem called ‘Diamond’.
Special moments of happiness! I arrived in Manipur on the 1st of March, this time only intending to stay for 15 days. But naturally, my first instinct was to be scared of the unknown, because I had to make this place my home very soon. And it does take A LOT to call any place … Continue reading Welcome home, you!
I love. It was that night when we were still clueless. We did not know what turn life was about to take. But take, it did. Our life changed that night, without us wanting it to. The way you looked into my heart that night, the way you touched my voice and how you caressed … Continue reading A lot changed that night.
Rucha Deshpande 