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Oh Calcutta !

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Adity

I don’t quite know where to begin. There were many reasons that I went to Calcutta. My sister’s great desire to see my pishi (bua/father’s sister)-my father’s only sibling alive. A cousin’s phone call inviting us to attend the wedding … Continue reading →

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Something new, Something old–Uttora and Ranjit Ratna’s home

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Adity

My sister Uttora likes to keep things and her husband Ranjit likes to throw them. During my last visit to their home, very soon after Uttora left for work(she is a counsellor, he a retired businessman)Ranjit quickly cleared the store … Continue reading →

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Residence of the Ambassador of Chile in Dublin

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Adity

In one of the first embassy receptions I attended in Dublin, I met this gorgeous looking, very warm personality. Her first language was Spanish-mine not(in fact, not even the second or third)-but we got along.  Not sure if you agree- … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at an event and Joy of Cha

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Adity

Last weekend I volunteered for Open House Dublin- thanks to Heather, a friend. It was an exciting experience.Not life-changing as I somehow thought it might be-but an interesting one -in that I felt I was part of a bigger Ireland … Continue reading →

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