The other day Nikhat Ma'am had said that silence is one of the most powerful weapons of speech.
I agree...
Silence is the best.
And if not silence, the lesser the words, the more profound it is. Of course a lot depends on who says it. But, if one has the ability/talent to say what he/she wants to, in a few words, I think that is something truly commendable. And it ain't easy.
Without being ashamed of being called biased, I would like to give the example of my father.
Response of my dad when my letter to the editor got published in The Hindu today:
"regards very good deepu keep writing so that the hindu management knows you better for future assignment"
Perhaps, it would be difficult for the reader to understand the exact meaning of the above comment, given that he/she is most likely to be unaware of the context and history behind this statement.
Since this rant is personal, I'd like to keep it that way : )
Cheers!! : D
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Monday, August 02, 2010
Visit to Shanti Bhavan
We visited Shanti Bhavan School, a world-class institution for children from socially and economically deprived families, run by our college Dean Mr. Abraham George, on Saturday, July 31, 2010. The official website of the school is:
It is interestingly located on the border between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu...away from the rest of the world, away from social life. Quite similar to the location of our college (though I do find human habitation in and around my campus!)
It's like a whole new world out there. Something which always existed and yet we were unaware of.
One visit there and I was convinced that I know NOTHING.
There is SO much to learn...from SO many people around you, regardless of their age, sex, colour, caste, creed or race.
The sheer confidence in these kids amazed me so much that I actually developed a serious inferiority complex while interacting with them. Now that we are getting accustomed to the profession that we are in, i.e., reporters (for those who still don't know what I do/where I study), it was a little tricky to get used to answering questions. We are more used to asking people (random) questions than answering some that can put us in a tricky spot. Kesh, a 11th grade student, in the most nonchalant manner, asked me: "So, why did you choose journalism as your profession?" On the face of it, it's a great question. Which is what makes it difficult to answer immediately. It needs thinking. It needs clarity of thought. And it needs to be apt-just what is to be said. And the way the question was shot at me was on the casual assumption (and an absolutely justified casual assumption) that I knew the answer. I probably knew the answer. But as I said I wasn't really prepared to answer it so quickly. The question made me think. Think more about my choice of profession. Why I was here? What was I doing here? What do I plan to achieve here? And once my contemplative mode is set in action, God alone can help me! ;-)
We attended the morning assembly there which brought down memories of school life. The assembly prayer. The school choir. The group song. The news reading. Everything brought in a nostalgic atmosphere among each one of us.
I don't know about others but all that sure made me feel aged. Felt like it was years ago since I actually attended school. It made me feel antique, in a sense. He He : D
We also interacted with the volunteers, who spoke about their experience--both the fun and pressure of being a teacher to these over-enthusiastic kids. The environment there. The high level of job satisfaction. The requirements and eligibility criteria for being a student and/or a volunteer here. It was almost an inspiring interaction.
I don't exactly know how to conclude my experience of having gone there and met these kids.
Do I feel blessed that I have everything I could ask for, in this life, unlike many others who are not as lucky as me?
Or do I feel depressed that I have everything I could ask for...and yet I am not utilizing it to the fullest?
I guess, at the end of the day, it's all a matter of perception! : ))
It is interestingly located on the border between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu...away from the rest of the world, away from social life. Quite similar to the location of our college (though I do find human habitation in and around my campus!)
It's like a whole new world out there. Something which always existed and yet we were unaware of.
One visit there and I was convinced that I know NOTHING.
There is SO much to learn...from SO many people around you, regardless of their age, sex, colour, caste, creed or race.
The sheer confidence in these kids amazed me so much that I actually developed a serious inferiority complex while interacting with them. Now that we are getting accustomed to the profession that we are in, i.e., reporters (for those who still don't know what I do/where I study), it was a little tricky to get used to answering questions. We are more used to asking people (random) questions than answering some that can put us in a tricky spot. Kesh, a 11th grade student, in the most nonchalant manner, asked me: "So, why did you choose journalism as your profession?" On the face of it, it's a great question. Which is what makes it difficult to answer immediately. It needs thinking. It needs clarity of thought. And it needs to be apt-just what is to be said. And the way the question was shot at me was on the casual assumption (and an absolutely justified casual assumption) that I knew the answer. I probably knew the answer. But as I said I wasn't really prepared to answer it so quickly. The question made me think. Think more about my choice of profession. Why I was here? What was I doing here? What do I plan to achieve here? And once my contemplative mode is set in action, God alone can help me! ;-)
We attended the morning assembly there which brought down memories of school life. The assembly prayer. The school choir. The group song. The news reading. Everything brought in a nostalgic atmosphere among each one of us.
I don't know about others but all that sure made me feel aged. Felt like it was years ago since I actually attended school. It made me feel antique, in a sense. He He : D
We also interacted with the volunteers, who spoke about their experience--both the fun and pressure of being a teacher to these over-enthusiastic kids. The environment there. The high level of job satisfaction. The requirements and eligibility criteria for being a student and/or a volunteer here. It was almost an inspiring interaction.
I don't exactly know how to conclude my experience of having gone there and met these kids.
Do I feel blessed that I have everything I could ask for, in this life, unlike many others who are not as lucky as me?
Or do I feel depressed that I have everything I could ask for...and yet I am not utilizing it to the fullest?
I guess, at the end of the day, it's all a matter of perception! : ))
Sunday, August 01, 2010
Rape, Sexual Violence and the Law
RAPE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THE LAW
By Deepa Ranganathan ( deeps_jsr@yahoo.co.in )
"The Union Home Ministry has recently proposed to work on readying a draft Bill on the Laws relating to rape and sexual assault. It is heartening to note that the Ministry is considering to re work on the definition of the word ‘rape’ so as to include many other forms of sexual assault and violence in its ambit. This has finally come after a realization that the word ‘rape’ has often been subjected to multiple definitions and interpretations which have, sadly, in the process, managed to vindicate many assaulter(s) solely on the grounds that the act did not fall under the category of "rape". The old archaic definition, as defined in Section 375 of the IPC (Indian Penal Code), defines rape as "non-consensual sexual intercourse". However, the definition clearly does not have any provision for other forms of penetrative acts that are equally brutal and violent, if not more, as rape. Firstly, there are various kinds of sexual assaults, abuse and/or molestation that a person may be subjected to. Most of us are not even aware as to what constitutes a case of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and/or rape. And, secondly, if "penetration" is the key word to classify an act as rape, then the definition falls short of including various other ways by which an individual may be assaulted—physically, emotionally or psychologically. The IPC needs to look at rape beyond just its penetrative value. All forms of non-consensual sexual assaults, abuse and violation are meant to be equally condemnable under the Law.
Last year, a survey was conducted in our college that surveyed young students in and around the campus who were asked some basic questions related to sexual harassment and ways to deal with it. The results were shockingly revealing. While more than 60% of those surveyed admitted that they never reported such cases, as high as 52% did not even know what constitutes a case of sexual harassment. One primary thing that was realized was that, a majority of the people surveyed conveniently assume that only those cases that involve physical touch are to be categorized as a case of sexual harassment. While molestation, abuse and assault do fall under this category, even exhibitionism is a form of sexual harassment. But the victim generally does not report it as it does not involve any physical touch. However, the harassment that a victim may face in such a scenario is clearly sexual in nature too. Thus, the challenge is not only to educate individuals on dealing with sexual harassment but also be educated on its widely inclusive definition. Likewise, rape's definition too, needs to be reformulated and reworked upon, so that it includes all forms of assault, abuse and molestation.
Rape Laws in India are tricky, to use a safe term. As a whole, one could safely say that the process of Law is very convoluted and, in most cases, ends up being biased against the victim. If the victim is a minor, the onus is on the accused to prove his innocence. But if the victim is a major, it is up to her to prove her charge. Therefore, the defense finds it worthwhile to prove that the victim is a major. Also, in all rape cases, unless the woman is examined medically within 24 hours, it becomes increasingly difficult, forensically, to prove that rape has occurred. A problematic situation that arises with respect to the above topic of discussion is the word "eve teasing". The word 'teasing' is open to multiple interpretations, many of which could easily fall under the category of something inviting. Teasing may not necessarily imply a case to be reported and that itself is alarming. For instance, the 2002 Godhra massacre that occurred in Gujarat have had a history of some of the most horrific cases. Back in 2002, there was no category as "sexual violence" under the IPC and a case as brutal and violent as the cutting of a woman's breasts was categorized as "eve teasing".
It should be useful, here, to discuss another form of rape that is increasingly becoming a brutal and inescapable reality in our society—marital rape. To associate the word 'rape' with anything marital is often seen as traditionally troublesome precisely because one finds it difficult to accept that a spouse may forcibly extract sexual labour from the other. When the primary definition of rape involves the word "non-consensual", one has to realize that even a lawfully married individual may be forced for consent; the relationship between the rapist and the victim does not matter in such a context. Currently, marital rape is illegal in 18 American States, 3 Australian States, New Zealand, Canada, Israel, France, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Soviet Union, Poland and Czechoslovakia. {Source: Internet}
To once again revert back to the Union Home Ministry’s proposal of amendments in the Laws relating to sexual violence and rape, the legislation has also proposed for making the definition of rape gender neutral. This was something long due. Nevertheless, it is most welcome. It almost comes as a relief that the Law has finally woken up to the fact that gender is not a determining factor in cases of rape. It is not something that only women are subjected to, though one cannot deny that women have had to face it more often than men. But, that does not rule out its existence in the case of men. Several cases of young boys being assaulted and sexually abused are increasingly hogging the limelight and being reported. The Hindu in its editorial (Rape Law and Reform, March 24, 2010) rightly asserted: "It is a mistake to regard gender-neutrality as a dilution of the rape law." The extreme trauma that accompanies psychological and physical assault on an individual has no connection whatsoever with the victim's gender.
Thus, one expects the Union Home Ministry to realize that any new Law on sexual harassment and rape will have to broaden its ambit to cover the entire range of offenses, both for men and women. Otherwise, more and more cases of harassment—physical and psychological, will continue to escape the Law's dragnet. And that would only be another blot in our already notorious Indian Judiciary."
________*________
Honest feedback/criticism expected.
Thanks! :-))
By Deepa Ranganathan ( deeps_jsr@yahoo.co.in )
"The Union Home Ministry has recently proposed to work on readying a draft Bill on the Laws relating to rape and sexual assault. It is heartening to note that the Ministry is considering to re work on the definition of the word ‘rape’ so as to include many other forms of sexual assault and violence in its ambit. This has finally come after a realization that the word ‘rape’ has often been subjected to multiple definitions and interpretations which have, sadly, in the process, managed to vindicate many assaulter(s) solely on the grounds that the act did not fall under the category of "rape". The old archaic definition, as defined in Section 375 of the IPC (Indian Penal Code), defines rape as "non-consensual sexual intercourse". However, the definition clearly does not have any provision for other forms of penetrative acts that are equally brutal and violent, if not more, as rape. Firstly, there are various kinds of sexual assaults, abuse and/or molestation that a person may be subjected to. Most of us are not even aware as to what constitutes a case of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and/or rape. And, secondly, if "penetration" is the key word to classify an act as rape, then the definition falls short of including various other ways by which an individual may be assaulted—physically, emotionally or psychologically. The IPC needs to look at rape beyond just its penetrative value. All forms of non-consensual sexual assaults, abuse and violation are meant to be equally condemnable under the Law.
Last year, a survey was conducted in our college that surveyed young students in and around the campus who were asked some basic questions related to sexual harassment and ways to deal with it. The results were shockingly revealing. While more than 60% of those surveyed admitted that they never reported such cases, as high as 52% did not even know what constitutes a case of sexual harassment. One primary thing that was realized was that, a majority of the people surveyed conveniently assume that only those cases that involve physical touch are to be categorized as a case of sexual harassment. While molestation, abuse and assault do fall under this category, even exhibitionism is a form of sexual harassment. But the victim generally does not report it as it does not involve any physical touch. However, the harassment that a victim may face in such a scenario is clearly sexual in nature too. Thus, the challenge is not only to educate individuals on dealing with sexual harassment but also be educated on its widely inclusive definition. Likewise, rape's definition too, needs to be reformulated and reworked upon, so that it includes all forms of assault, abuse and molestation.
Rape Laws in India are tricky, to use a safe term. As a whole, one could safely say that the process of Law is very convoluted and, in most cases, ends up being biased against the victim. If the victim is a minor, the onus is on the accused to prove his innocence. But if the victim is a major, it is up to her to prove her charge. Therefore, the defense finds it worthwhile to prove that the victim is a major. Also, in all rape cases, unless the woman is examined medically within 24 hours, it becomes increasingly difficult, forensically, to prove that rape has occurred. A problematic situation that arises with respect to the above topic of discussion is the word "eve teasing". The word 'teasing' is open to multiple interpretations, many of which could easily fall under the category of something inviting. Teasing may not necessarily imply a case to be reported and that itself is alarming. For instance, the 2002 Godhra massacre that occurred in Gujarat have had a history of some of the most horrific cases. Back in 2002, there was no category as "sexual violence" under the IPC and a case as brutal and violent as the cutting of a woman's breasts was categorized as "eve teasing".
It should be useful, here, to discuss another form of rape that is increasingly becoming a brutal and inescapable reality in our society—marital rape. To associate the word 'rape' with anything marital is often seen as traditionally troublesome precisely because one finds it difficult to accept that a spouse may forcibly extract sexual labour from the other. When the primary definition of rape involves the word "non-consensual", one has to realize that even a lawfully married individual may be forced for consent; the relationship between the rapist and the victim does not matter in such a context. Currently, marital rape is illegal in 18 American States, 3 Australian States, New Zealand, Canada, Israel, France, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Soviet Union, Poland and Czechoslovakia. {Source: Internet}
To once again revert back to the Union Home Ministry’s proposal of amendments in the Laws relating to sexual violence and rape, the legislation has also proposed for making the definition of rape gender neutral. This was something long due. Nevertheless, it is most welcome. It almost comes as a relief that the Law has finally woken up to the fact that gender is not a determining factor in cases of rape. It is not something that only women are subjected to, though one cannot deny that women have had to face it more often than men. But, that does not rule out its existence in the case of men. Several cases of young boys being assaulted and sexually abused are increasingly hogging the limelight and being reported. The Hindu in its editorial (Rape Law and Reform, March 24, 2010) rightly asserted: "It is a mistake to regard gender-neutrality as a dilution of the rape law." The extreme trauma that accompanies psychological and physical assault on an individual has no connection whatsoever with the victim's gender.
Thus, one expects the Union Home Ministry to realize that any new Law on sexual harassment and rape will have to broaden its ambit to cover the entire range of offenses, both for men and women. Otherwise, more and more cases of harassment—physical and psychological, will continue to escape the Law's dragnet. And that would only be another blot in our already notorious Indian Judiciary."
________*________
Honest feedback/criticism expected.
Thanks! :-))
Friday, July 30, 2010
Paid News: A phenomenon
Since at IIJNM we are taught, groomed and expected to read, write, watch, eat, drink and breathe news...this post is also going to be about news. Paid News, to be more precise.
At the English Remedial classes today, that was our topic of discussion. Paid News. A phenomenon in Indian media. Though the discussion lasted for less than 30 minutes, it made me think. And anything that makes me think is worth pondering over more and penning it down to make sense of this senseless world ;-)
We were asked to read an article by Mr. Sanjay Kumar from The Diplomat. For those interested, the link is as follows: http://the-diplomat.com/indian-decade/2010/07/29/indias-paid-news-problem
It's an interesting and pretty straight forward article that talks about a phenomenon that has captured Indian media houses today. A journalist, by its preliminary definition, is expected to find out the truth. And, when the word 'paid' gets attached to the truth, it doesn't remain just truth anymore. It isn't shocking to read news reports on news that are paid, advertisements dominating both Print and Broadcast media and the thin line between advertising and 'advertorial' (a term used by Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai, if I am not wrong)
Debating and discussing about journalism, what is 'News', the integrity of a true, committed professional journalist, I wonder how rampant this phenomenon has become in the current scenario? Does money rule everywhere? Is the corporate house powerful enough to gobble up one of the crucial pillars of democracy? Can news be 'sold'(however weird and strange it may sound)? Are journalists paid for particular political leaning(s)? Do journalists develop and adapt their leanings and ideologies in accordance with the demand of the situation/circumstance/the authorities concerned?
If this is the case, it can have a two-way effect on youngsters (like me) who wish to pursue a life-long career in the field of journalism.
If the current state of affairs leaves you in despair, you might have second thoughts about choosing this field all together. Coz if you wanted to be a journalist primarily because you thought that this is one place where honesty and truth is respected, such trends should not only shock you but also discourage you from entering yet another corporate-ised(pardon my usage of this word) world
But, if you are interested and determined enough, such news should anger and upset you. To such an extent that you feel an urge to change the scenario. The urge to bring out the truth for the public to read/watch. The willingness to dig deep into the truth.
Our professor Mr. Ron Feemster tends to present both sides of view and encouraged us to think over this serious issue and find out both the optimistic and pessimistic side in today's class.
It might sound strange for those who know me...but despite being a hard-core (almost committed) pessimist, I see hope.
I see professionalism in this field. I see integrity. I see honesty. I see dedication, hard work and commitment. I see an immense amount of curiosity.
And, somewhere down the road...
....I see me.....
At the English Remedial classes today, that was our topic of discussion. Paid News. A phenomenon in Indian media. Though the discussion lasted for less than 30 minutes, it made me think. And anything that makes me think is worth pondering over more and penning it down to make sense of this senseless world ;-)
We were asked to read an article by Mr. Sanjay Kumar from The Diplomat. For those interested, the link is as follows: http://the-diplomat.com/indian-decade/2010/07/29/indias-paid-news-problem
It's an interesting and pretty straight forward article that talks about a phenomenon that has captured Indian media houses today. A journalist, by its preliminary definition, is expected to find out the truth. And, when the word 'paid' gets attached to the truth, it doesn't remain just truth anymore. It isn't shocking to read news reports on news that are paid, advertisements dominating both Print and Broadcast media and the thin line between advertising and 'advertorial' (a term used by Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai, if I am not wrong)
Debating and discussing about journalism, what is 'News', the integrity of a true, committed professional journalist, I wonder how rampant this phenomenon has become in the current scenario? Does money rule everywhere? Is the corporate house powerful enough to gobble up one of the crucial pillars of democracy? Can news be 'sold'(however weird and strange it may sound)? Are journalists paid for particular political leaning(s)? Do journalists develop and adapt their leanings and ideologies in accordance with the demand of the situation/circumstance/the authorities concerned?
If this is the case, it can have a two-way effect on youngsters (like me) who wish to pursue a life-long career in the field of journalism.
If the current state of affairs leaves you in despair, you might have second thoughts about choosing this field all together. Coz if you wanted to be a journalist primarily because you thought that this is one place where honesty and truth is respected, such trends should not only shock you but also discourage you from entering yet another corporate-ised(pardon my usage of this word) world
But, if you are interested and determined enough, such news should anger and upset you. To such an extent that you feel an urge to change the scenario. The urge to bring out the truth for the public to read/watch. The willingness to dig deep into the truth.
Our professor Mr. Ron Feemster tends to present both sides of view and encouraged us to think over this serious issue and find out both the optimistic and pessimistic side in today's class.
It might sound strange for those who know me...but despite being a hard-core (almost committed) pessimist, I see hope.
I see professionalism in this field. I see integrity. I see honesty. I see dedication, hard work and commitment. I see an immense amount of curiosity.
And, somewhere down the road...
....I see me.....
Dreams and Reality
Looking at the sky, I feel I am in a completely new world. And yet there seems to be a sense of belonging here...dono why. Never been here before, don't understand the local language (Kannada Gotilla!!) and I have a kind of notorious history with this city (the less talked about, the better)
And yet I feel at home. Is it because of the environment? The weather? The people? My work? My course? My belief? Or just me?
Honestly speaking, I don't even get the time to ponder over these seemingly unimportant issues. How I wish I could.
24 hours suddenly seem like 24 minutes to me.
They ask me if I feel homesick...I wonder if I do. I take time out to wonder if I do. And then...something else occupies my mind.
The other day I had a dream that bolted me out of sleep. Not because it was anything disturbing. But, sometimes, I feel, even dreams that are too pleasant make you lose your sleep. Guess we aren't prepared too much for anything---an excess of happiness or sadness is equally bad.
Appa was there. In the Hall. Came to wish me. Didn't care about his office. Didn't care about taking a leave. Didn't care about his health.
I woke up with a start.
I don't want this to be a reality.
Strange to say that coz I couldn't have hoped for a better surprise...
Is life weird? Or am I the culprit..??
And yet I feel at home. Is it because of the environment? The weather? The people? My work? My course? My belief? Or just me?
Honestly speaking, I don't even get the time to ponder over these seemingly unimportant issues. How I wish I could.
24 hours suddenly seem like 24 minutes to me.
They ask me if I feel homesick...I wonder if I do. I take time out to wonder if I do. And then...something else occupies my mind.
The other day I had a dream that bolted me out of sleep. Not because it was anything disturbing. But, sometimes, I feel, even dreams that are too pleasant make you lose your sleep. Guess we aren't prepared too much for anything---an excess of happiness or sadness is equally bad.
Appa was there. In the Hall. Came to wish me. Didn't care about his office. Didn't care about taking a leave. Didn't care about his health.
I woke up with a start.
I don't want this to be a reality.
Strange to say that coz I couldn't have hoped for a better surprise...
Is life weird? Or am I the culprit..??
Saturday, July 24, 2010
I ain't nobody
We had English remedial classes today...shattered the lazy assumption about my English "skills", if that's what they call it.
Every day at IIJNM seems to be a whole new learning experience. I realize there's so much out there to be learnt, understood, realized, seen, observed. Feel like I had been ignorant all this while. There's this urge to know more. More. And MORE.
They ask for story ideas. And they say you can find them any where on earth. Well, that's a HUGE place to look out for. But we are expected to be news hounds.
Three day field trip was an experience to remember forever. We got to see the city, feel the city life and observe random conversations ranging from discussion of personal problems to arguments over generation gap, in multiple languages (though Kannada was the undisputed king in all the three days)
It was fun roaming around an unknown city. Felt like being thrown out of the house...an experience I always wanted to have since birth ;-)
When its a city one has never been to, it's always like an adventure. Unfamiliar with the local language here, unaware of auto fares and completely clueless about bus routes, the field trip was a learning experience, in the true sense of the word.
There's so much to read. So much to discuss. So much to argue/debate about. So much to learn.
And so little time.
Make the most of it....
Cheers!!
Every day at IIJNM seems to be a whole new learning experience. I realize there's so much out there to be learnt, understood, realized, seen, observed. Feel like I had been ignorant all this while. There's this urge to know more. More. And MORE.
They ask for story ideas. And they say you can find them any where on earth. Well, that's a HUGE place to look out for. But we are expected to be news hounds.
Three day field trip was an experience to remember forever. We got to see the city, feel the city life and observe random conversations ranging from discussion of personal problems to arguments over generation gap, in multiple languages (though Kannada was the undisputed king in all the three days)
It was fun roaming around an unknown city. Felt like being thrown out of the house...an experience I always wanted to have since birth ;-)
When its a city one has never been to, it's always like an adventure. Unfamiliar with the local language here, unaware of auto fares and completely clueless about bus routes, the field trip was a learning experience, in the true sense of the word.
There's so much to read. So much to discuss. So much to argue/debate about. So much to learn.
And so little time.
Make the most of it....
Cheers!!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Week 1 at IIJNM
Ostensibly called "boot camp", its more than what it sounds like.
Learning HTML, camera handling, long angle and close up shots, hunting for "new"s stories, learning to be a news hound and curiosity to find out about everything under the sun makes one a good reporter. Or so we were told.
A few classes has made me realize how much we are yet to learn...and how much more needs to be learnt. This realization is also a consequence of one of the pre-requisites of a 'good' reporter--the ability to think critically.
We've been doing that to such an extent that yesterday night I was wondering at what time do the hostel staff get up in order to prepare our breakfast, lunch and dinner on time.
It may not be a story. It's a vague/abstract thought. But it could lead to one....who knows??
And as Mrs. Kanchan Kaur said: "You need to really start using your brains."
Never knew that this would be exhausting too
Ostensibly called "boot camp", its more than what it sounds like.
Learning HTML, camera handling, long angle and close up shots, hunting for "new"s stories, learning to be a news hound and curiosity to find out about everything under the sun makes one a good reporter. Or so we were told.
A few classes has made me realize how much we are yet to learn...and how much more needs to be learnt. This realization is also a consequence of one of the pre-requisites of a 'good' reporter--the ability to think critically.
We've been doing that to such an extent that yesterday night I was wondering at what time do the hostel staff get up in order to prepare our breakfast, lunch and dinner on time.
It may not be a story. It's a vague/abstract thought. But it could lead to one....who knows??
And as Mrs. Kanchan Kaur said: "You need to really start using your brains."
Never knew that this would be exhausting too
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