Our Encounter with Mysterious Lady: A Terrifying December Evening in Simla
Biswajeet Banerjee It was December 1971, and tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating, fueling fear of an impending war. As a young child, I was oblivious to the gravity of the…
May 2023
My Empty Threat to Leave Home Turns Into a Hilarious Adventure
As a kid, I was an arrogant little brat, throwing tantrums at the drop of a hat. Losing my mother at a young age had made me somewhat of a…
Defying Medical Odd Kavya’s Inspiring Journey to Success
Kavya had always been a diligent student, dedicating long hours to her studies. She had been preparing for her matriculation exams with unwavering focus, sure of her success. However, fate…
Umbrella Justice: How My Sister Taught Me to Never Play Truant Again
When it comes to skipping school, we all have a story or two. But let me tell you, mine was quite the experience, especially on a rainy day in Simla.…
Life in Simla: Shikari’s Snowball Prank Leaves Postman Fuming
Biswajeet Banerjee Growing up in Simla, my brother, Pappoo (Biswaranjan Banerjee) was known as Shikari among the kids at the Christorphen Hotel, a four storeyed residential complex at Lakkar Bazar. He had…
The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of Polythene in UP: A Tale of a Failed Ban
It is a bird! It’s a plane! No, it is a plastic bag soaring through the skies of Uttar Pradesh! Yes, you heard that right, despite the ban on polythene…
The Neglect of Lucknow Super Giants: A Disgrace for the People of Lucknow
“I was shocked to see that 90 per cent of the fans at the Atal Bihari Vajpyee Ekana stadium were rooting for Kohli rather than supporting the home team of…