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Category Archives: Life

These are some posts that have emerged out of my experiences. They are not easily ‘categorizable’ and hence what better classification than – life!

The more I know.. the less sure I am

October 1, 2010

As a development professional one is often exposed to a clash of perspective. With experience come doubts and confusion. This is a post that attempts to articulate these confusions while striving to seek some answers.

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Flying high and the price you pay.

August 9, 2010

Reflections on changing nature of my work and reducing contact with community..

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Back home from a year long stint in Afghanistan

May 26, 2009

Looking back at a one year stint in Afghanistan – the fond (and not so fond) memories I carried back. I was indeed glad I went and am glad that I came back!

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Bombing of the Indian Mission in Kabul

July 7, 2008

My immediate reactions to the bombing of the Indian embassy in Kabul in July 2008. the bombing will change life for Indians in Afghanistan.

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Triumph of human spirit

September 4, 2006

Newspapers assail us with accounts of road accidents each day. After particularly horrific ones, statistics on deaths in accidents are …

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Touching hospitality in rural areas

February 3, 2006

I am back from a village called Dhanora Kale in Parbhani district. I was there to try and understand the …

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Gender Bias : little things that ultimately matter…

December 5, 2005

I had a great experience last week… after 6 ½ years, I was to spend 3 days alone with my …

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A ‘tubelight’ of hope…….

July 19, 2005

Yesterday was a good day for me…. After a long time I saw something encouraging…. I have shared my pain …

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