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What we Were: In the 1950s, as a young child aged four to six, I often returned from school to find a group of ladies from the neighbouring railway quarters gathered on our veranda. They would chat, soak in the winter sun, and share laughter while knitting sweaters for their families. This daily gathering continued…

In the labyrinth of our bustling lives, where the clamour of the world deafens the whispers of the soul, we embark on a materialistic journey. I say this based upon my experience from the visits to revered religious pilgrimage. In the nineties, my family and me were visiting Shirdi every year to provide spiritual food…

Top of Form Importance of Risk Analysis Awareness of underlying assumptions and making informed decisions regarding safety are crucial components of engineering design. In structural engineering, we meticulously consider the material’s properties, compute various parameters through structural analysis principles, and assess structural safety across different scenarios, adhering to safety standards outlined in the code of…

Members of my generation, now in their seventies, will recall the iconic brass tumbler, used by the toddlers and small children, characterized by a bottom resembling a small saucer that snugly fit over a brass glass when turned upside down. For today’s generation, I have included a picture of this item. During our time, there…

Reflecting on Childhood Wonder As a curious 4-year-old, I found myself captivated by the radiant auras depicted behind Lord Rama and Krishna in pictures. In my innocent mind, I imagined it as the Sun shining behind all Gods. However, the conundrum arose: with numerous Gods and only one Sun, I puzzled over how they all…