“Formal education in British India was remarkable for its lack of connection with its Indian environment. Like the African persuaded to cover his nakedness with a Mother Hubbard, we wore mental Mother Hubbards, and they were often a sad fit. Our textbooks had been compiled by Englishmen for English children, of whom there were none in my school and few in any school in India.”
This book explores various techniques and strategies for dealing with fear and anxiety, offering readers a path to personal liberation and emotional well-being. more
Nayantara Sahgal is an acclaimed Indian writer whose novels and essays delve into the social and political issues of her country. Born on May 10, 1927, Sahgal has made a significant contribution to Indian literature with her works that reflect on the lives of women and the struggles for independence. more
“passion of any sort is seldom governed by the rules of etiquette.”
“The grapevine should be named after a more bitter fruit. It should be called the grapefruit tree.”
“If you're going to generalize about women, you'll find yourself up to here in exceptions.”
“Jealousy had a taste, all right. A bitter and tongue-stinging flavor, like a peach pit.”